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olivia schmidt (she/her)
@livschmidt.bsky.social
MA student in critical sociology at brock university | border studies | junior researcher | public library enthusiast
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This story knocked the wind out of me and i hope esquire paid this man.

www.esquire.com/news-politic...
My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
www.esquire.com
November 28, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Stellar conversation tonight about where we go from here, post-election, hosted by @haymarketbooks.bsky.social, featuring @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @astra.bsky.social, @chenjerai.bsky.social and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor!
November 22, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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Cutting sociology courses that can lead to program closure is a well-used strategy. Also note the dangerous arguments of Kissel of protecting against ‘viewpoint discrimination’ & having ‘content accountability’ of the curriculum by college leaders & state legislatures www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/u...
Florida Tries a Subtler Way to Curb Progressive Ideology: Cut Sociology
Conservatives in Florida have moved from explosive politics to subtler tactics to uproot liberal “indoctrination” in higher education by removing classes like Sociology from core requirements.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:20 PM