Tonia M. Compton
@drmuseclio.bsky.social
She/Her. Mental health advocate. College prof. Historian. I study the experiences of women & African Americans in the American West. Aspiring novelist. Sports fan. Cat servant. Gen-X Swiftie.
(I❤️ALL.THE.ERAS.) Settler on the lands of the Kansa people.
(I❤️ALL.THE.ERAS.) Settler on the lands of the Kansa people.
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That's an astounding headline from @nytimes.com. Aren't hurting the lowest earners and helping the richest the stated goals of the GOP Tax Bill?!
Under Trump's economic plan, people making between $17K and $51K could lose an average $700 in after-tax income, taking into account tax and social spending changes, according to a new study. Those make $4.3M or more would gain an average $389K. @tonyromm.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/u...
G.O.P. Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
That's an astounding headline from @nytimes.com. Aren't hurting the lowest earners and helping the richest the stated goals of the GOP Tax Bill?!
Are any of my sky friends attending the @aaup.bsky.social Summer Institute in Atlanta this summer? Im going solo, so looking for meetups! #HigherEd #Faculty
May 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Are any of my sky friends attending the @aaup.bsky.social Summer Institute in Atlanta this summer? Im going solo, so looking for meetups! #HigherEd #Faculty
April 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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America voting for Trump… AGAINo mm
April 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
America voting for Trump… AGAINo mm
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In 1392 Richard II eliminated tariffs on eel imports, & asked foreign merchants to bring eels "from over sea, where they are abundant, to London where they are dear."
He knew that higher tariffs meant getting less of what you want. Oh, the lessons that eel history can teach us...
🗃️🧪
He knew that higher tariffs meant getting less of what you want. Oh, the lessons that eel history can teach us...
🗃️🧪
April 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In 1392 Richard II eliminated tariffs on eel imports, & asked foreign merchants to bring eels "from over sea, where they are abundant, to London where they are dear."
He knew that higher tariffs meant getting less of what you want. Oh, the lessons that eel history can teach us...
🗃️🧪
He knew that higher tariffs meant getting less of what you want. Oh, the lessons that eel history can teach us...
🗃️🧪
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If the Democrats don’t make an absolute buffet out of this group chat national security scandal, primary each and every one of them. It’s literally on a silver platter.
March 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
If the Democrats don’t make an absolute buffet out of this group chat national security scandal, primary each and every one of them. It’s literally on a silver platter.
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What you have to understand about Pete Hegseth copying and pasting war plans into Signal is that it almost certainly means he’s got classified documents on his personal UNSECURE devices. Signal isn't on a secure device...are our war plans on his personal devices? @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What you have to understand about Pete Hegseth copying and pasting war plans into Signal is that it almost certainly means he’s got classified documents on his personal UNSECURE devices. Signal isn't on a secure device...are our war plans on his personal devices? @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social
I finished the audiobook of the incomparable Nnedi Okorafor’s @nnedi.bsky.social most recent novel, The Death of the Author, and I have feelings. It’s been a long time since a book created such a genuine, emotional experience and response for me. #ThankYou #AmReading
March 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I finished the audiobook of the incomparable Nnedi Okorafor’s @nnedi.bsky.social most recent novel, The Death of the Author, and I have feelings. It’s been a long time since a book created such a genuine, emotional experience and response for me. #ThankYou #AmReading
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Every single Democrat in Congress should be demanding the resignation of Waltz and Hegseth. Every single one.
This is a massive scandal. There should be a serious price to pay.
AND THERE IS ZERO DOWNSIDE FOR EVEN THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT CONGRESSPERSON.
This is a massive scandal. There should be a serious price to pay.
AND THERE IS ZERO DOWNSIDE FOR EVEN THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT CONGRESSPERSON.
March 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Every single Democrat in Congress should be demanding the resignation of Waltz and Hegseth. Every single one.
This is a massive scandal. There should be a serious price to pay.
AND THERE IS ZERO DOWNSIDE FOR EVEN THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT CONGRESSPERSON.
This is a massive scandal. There should be a serious price to pay.
AND THERE IS ZERO DOWNSIDE FOR EVEN THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT CONGRESSPERSON.
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If you are upset about what's going on but aren't sure what to do: start by calling your reps. This app 👇 makes it easy.
Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.
Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.
Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
March 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
If you are upset about what's going on but aren't sure what to do: start by calling your reps. This app 👇 makes it easy.
Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.
Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.
America is in the midst of a #constitutional crisis brought on by a literal #coup and facing an extreme economic crisis. Where is the national leadership from the Democratic Party? @democrats.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
America is in the midst of a #constitutional crisis brought on by a literal #coup and facing an extreme economic crisis. Where is the national leadership from the Democratic Party? @democrats.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
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In just over a week the United States government is going to shut down and never resume the same work again, condemning millions to suffering that has not been contemplated — let alone experienced — in generations. And Democrats are talking about how one of their members wasn’t polite enough.
March 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In just over a week the United States government is going to shut down and never resume the same work again, condemning millions to suffering that has not been contemplated — let alone experienced — in generations. And Democrats are talking about how one of their members wasn’t polite enough.
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I think we've spent too long capitulating to their framing. Speaking about human rights in terms of what it contributes to the economy. Fuck that shit. We look after people cos they're people. That's it.
March 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I think we've spent too long capitulating to their framing. Speaking about human rights in terms of what it contributes to the economy. Fuck that shit. We look after people cos they're people. That's it.
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I know I just posted a need yesterday but my close friend Ash MUST leave his state for his personal safety.
I have always looked up to him and he has given so much back to his community and now it’s our turn to give back to him.
gofund.me/b1404a44
I have always looked up to him and he has given so much back to his community and now it’s our turn to give back to him.
gofund.me/b1404a44
Donate to Help Ash Move to Safety!, organized by Sinead Kinney
This fund is intended to support Ash, a dedicated West Virginia (WV) trans rights and abortion … Sinead Kinney needs your support for Help Ash Move to Safety!
gofund.me
January 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I know I just posted a need yesterday but my close friend Ash MUST leave his state for his personal safety.
I have always looked up to him and he has given so much back to his community and now it’s our turn to give back to him.
gofund.me/b1404a44
I have always looked up to him and he has given so much back to his community and now it’s our turn to give back to him.
gofund.me/b1404a44
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We lost our house in the Eaton Fire. We're safe, but the level of devastation is impossible to convey. I won't be able to work for a while, so if you want to support us, I'd appreciate a Patreon subscription or buying one of my books. It will help.
www.patreon.com/MikeRothschild
www.patreon.com/MikeRothschild
www.patreon.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We lost our house in the Eaton Fire. We're safe, but the level of devastation is impossible to convey. I won't be able to work for a while, so if you want to support us, I'd appreciate a Patreon subscription or buying one of my books. It will help.
www.patreon.com/MikeRothschild
www.patreon.com/MikeRothschild
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Also #DidThisToday - the bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce, but even if your rep isn't part of that committee, you can still call now!
If your rep *is* on the committee (see list below), it is ESPECIALLY important that you call early and often.
If your rep *is* on the committee (see list below), it is ESPECIALLY important that you call early and often.
January 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Also #DidThisToday - the bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce, but even if your rep isn't part of that committee, you can still call now!
If your rep *is* on the committee (see list below), it is ESPECIALLY important that you call early and often.
If your rep *is* on the committee (see list below), it is ESPECIALLY important that you call early and often.
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Per Congress dot gov here is the rundown, so far, of the confirmation hearings scheduled for next week. Grab your popcorn, coffee or snack/caffeine of choice
January 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Per Congress dot gov here is the rundown, so far, of the confirmation hearings scheduled for next week. Grab your popcorn, coffee or snack/caffeine of choice
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Hi LA County friends, just got a heads up through the wires and don't have a place to write it up so I'll put it here instead - the city of Rosemead is providing free N95s and KN95s to the public which can be picked up at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce on Muscatel Ave between 12-4pm today...
January 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hi LA County friends, just got a heads up through the wires and don't have a place to write it up so I'll put it here instead - the city of Rosemead is providing free N95s and KN95s to the public which can be picked up at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce on Muscatel Ave between 12-4pm today...
This is a must-read if you work in higher ed! #feminization #masculinity #highered
open.substack.com/pub/celestem...
open.substack.com/pub/celestem...
Why aren't we talking about the real reason male college enrollment is dropping?
We would rather talk about literally everything else.
open.substack.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This is a must-read if you work in higher ed! #feminization #masculinity #highered
open.substack.com/pub/celestem...
open.substack.com/pub/celestem...
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Goddamn man he absolutely nailed it. It is entirely possible.
January 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Goddamn man he absolutely nailed it. It is entirely possible.
Any #skystorians have recommendations on teaching the U.S. survey class through the theme of violence? I'm especially looking for accessible readings on the topic of violence. #history #violence #amteaching
December 30, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Any #skystorians have recommendations on teaching the U.S. survey class through the theme of violence? I'm especially looking for accessible readings on the topic of violence. #history #violence #amteaching