Margot Mifflin
@mmifflin.bsky.social
Lehman/CUNY English prof, journalist, author: books on women’s history, tattoo history, pageantry. Now writing Brazen Infidels: Radical Quaker Women and the Fight for Civil Rights (Beacon Press, 2028) NBCC member
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This was just sent to me by an LAUSD parent. A 4th grader was assigned to design a book cover for Pippi Longstocking using Adobe for Education. Here is what the AI tool generated:
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This was just sent to me by an LAUSD parent. A 4th grader was assigned to design a book cover for Pippi Longstocking using Adobe for Education. Here is what the AI tool generated:
This is mind-blowing, especially because she gave us $30 million 5 years ago!
bronx.news12.com/lehman-colle...
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Lehman College receives $50M donation
The MacKenzie Scott Foundation donated $50 million to Lehman College today.
bronx.news12.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This is mind-blowing, especially because she gave us $30 million 5 years ago!
bronx.news12.com/lehman-colle...
bronx.news12.com/lehman-colle...
So good, so righteously angry, and packed with crucial stats/facts www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Opinion | The Real Epstein Cover-Up
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So good, so righteously angry, and packed with crucial stats/facts www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
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This is…brilliant.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This is…brilliant.
We're hiring! Join us (African American and African Diaspora Literatures in the Department of English) at Lehman College, which the Wall Street Journal just ranked among the top 10 colleges nationally for social mobility. (Please share!) cuny.jobs/bronx-ny/ass...
Jobs | City University of New York
cuny.jobs
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We're hiring! Join us (African American and African Diaspora Literatures in the Department of English) at Lehman College, which the Wall Street Journal just ranked among the top 10 colleges nationally for social mobility. (Please share!) cuny.jobs/bronx-ny/ass...
It’s happening again www.independent.co.uk/voices/ghisl...
Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial brought back a phrase we should never use again
It’s a phrase we’ve all become familiar with, but one that does an untold amount of damage to girls and women
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It’s happening again www.independent.co.uk/voices/ghisl...
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The Trump administration is reviewing Smithsonian exhibits on slavery, reportedly flagging materials like "The Scourged Back" − a powerful 1863 photograph of a formerly enslaved man's scarred back − for removal from public museums and national parks. buff.ly/q6JYITE
Slavery’s brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House
Abolitionists used hard facts to counter pro-slavery propaganda, forcing indifferent Americans to face ugly realities.
theconversation.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
The Trump administration is reviewing Smithsonian exhibits on slavery, reportedly flagging materials like "The Scourged Back" − a powerful 1863 photograph of a formerly enslaved man's scarred back − for removal from public museums and national parks. buff.ly/q6JYITE
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Rep. Ro Khanna tells NBC he'll hold a press conference with survivors of Epstein's abuse and he'll call for Trump to meet with the survivors.
"On Tuesday what we're going to ask is for a president to meet with these survivors."
"I really think that's the right thing to do."
"On Tuesday what we're going to ask is for a president to meet with these survivors."
"I really think that's the right thing to do."
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Rep. Ro Khanna tells NBC he'll hold a press conference with survivors of Epstein's abuse and he'll call for Trump to meet with the survivors.
"On Tuesday what we're going to ask is for a president to meet with these survivors."
"I really think that's the right thing to do."
"On Tuesday what we're going to ask is for a president to meet with these survivors."
"I really think that's the right thing to do."
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Peter Coviello isn't on Bluesky, but this definitely should be: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Peter Coviello isn't on Bluesky, but this definitely should be: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
People are often stunned to learn I was raised Quaker and was married in a Quaker meetinghouse. My next book gives me an opportunity to
convey what Quaker history is all about: radical reform, civil disobedience, and from day one (in 1652), the importance of women’s voices. #quakers
convey what Quaker history is all about: radical reform, civil disobedience, and from day one (in 1652), the importance of women’s voices. #quakers
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
People are often stunned to learn I was raised Quaker and was married in a Quaker meetinghouse. My next book gives me an opportunity to
convey what Quaker history is all about: radical reform, civil disobedience, and from day one (in 1652), the importance of women’s voices. #quakers
convey what Quaker history is all about: radical reform, civil disobedience, and from day one (in 1652), the importance of women’s voices. #quakers
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This year, the CFPB brought the fewest cases against big banks and giant companies for cheating consumers in the history of the CFPB.
Trump and his hatchet man Russ Vought are letting grifters and scammers off the hook – and trying to kill the agency that would hold them accountable.
Trump and his hatchet man Russ Vought are letting grifters and scammers off the hook – and trying to kill the agency that would hold them accountable.
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This year, the CFPB brought the fewest cases against big banks and giant companies for cheating consumers in the history of the CFPB.
Trump and his hatchet man Russ Vought are letting grifters and scammers off the hook – and trying to kill the agency that would hold them accountable.
Trump and his hatchet man Russ Vought are letting grifters and scammers off the hook – and trying to kill the agency that would hold them accountable.
She gave us (Lehman College, an HSI in The Bronx) $30 million five years ago. She’s a goddess.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
She gave us (Lehman College, an HSI in The Bronx) $30 million five years ago. She’s a goddess.
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The shift in Connecticut tonight is seismic. Possibly unprecedented. Loads of towns flipped from Republican to Democratic control.
A partial list:
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Bristol
Brooklyn
East Granby
Ellington
Enfield
Farmington
Milford
New Britain
New Fairfield
Norwich
Plymouth
Rocky Hill
A partial list:
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Bristol
Brooklyn
East Granby
Ellington
Enfield
Farmington
Milford
New Britain
New Fairfield
Norwich
Plymouth
Rocky Hill
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The shift in Connecticut tonight is seismic. Possibly unprecedented. Loads of towns flipped from Republican to Democratic control.
A partial list:
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Bristol
Brooklyn
East Granby
Ellington
Enfield
Farmington
Milford
New Britain
New Fairfield
Norwich
Plymouth
Rocky Hill
A partial list:
Ansonia
Bethany
Branford
Bristol
Brooklyn
East Granby
Ellington
Enfield
Farmington
Milford
New Britain
New Fairfield
Norwich
Plymouth
Rocky Hill
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Across the city, more than 164,000 New Yorkers flocked to the polls this weekend for the first two days of early voting, according to the Board of Election, a staggering turnout that nearly matches the entire early voting count in 2021.
First Weekend of Early Voting Shatters Record, as Mamdani Rallies Thousands in Queens
Turnout was massive across all five boroughs, with voters telling THE CITY that they were motivated to vote for — and against — the Democratic nominee.
buff.ly
October 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Across the city, more than 164,000 New Yorkers flocked to the polls this weekend for the first two days of early voting, according to the Board of Election, a staggering turnout that nearly matches the entire early voting count in 2021.
One of those "rapists and criminals" we hear so much about.
"Good morning Professor, I apologize for this late notice. The ICE raids in NYC have hit my family and it's been very stressful dealing with multiple things at once. If possible I would like to ask for one more day to submit."
"Good morning Professor, I apologize for this late notice. The ICE raids in NYC have hit my family and it's been very stressful dealing with multiple things at once. If possible I would like to ask for one more day to submit."
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
One of those "rapists and criminals" we hear so much about.
"Good morning Professor, I apologize for this late notice. The ICE raids in NYC have hit my family and it's been very stressful dealing with multiple things at once. If possible I would like to ask for one more day to submit."
"Good morning Professor, I apologize for this late notice. The ICE raids in NYC have hit my family and it's been very stressful dealing with multiple things at once. If possible I would like to ask for one more day to submit."
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Half of the chuds applying for ICE jobs these days are unable to pass the written part of the application process, even though it’s an open book test.
Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting
The recruits have had criminal backgrounds or failed drug tests or were unable to meet physical or academic standards, raising concerns about the agency’s rush to hire immigration officers, sources to...
www.nbcnews.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Half of the chuds applying for ICE jobs these days are unable to pass the written part of the application process, even though it’s an open book test.
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Media needs to be covering this every day.
What can you do to help? Donate to your local food bank. There are food banks in just about every community in the country, and now they are being used by federal workers who normally have jobs, but are furloughed because of the shutdown.
What can you do to help? Donate to your local food bank. There are food banks in just about every community in the country, and now they are being used by federal workers who normally have jobs, but are furloughed because of the shutdown.
Families are already hanging by a thread, but the sad truth is it’s about to get a lot worse when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November.
It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.
It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Media needs to be covering this every day.
What can you do to help? Donate to your local food bank. There are food banks in just about every community in the country, and now they are being used by federal workers who normally have jobs, but are furloughed because of the shutdown.
What can you do to help? Donate to your local food bank. There are food banks in just about every community in the country, and now they are being used by federal workers who normally have jobs, but are furloughed because of the shutdown.
A ray of light!
And now there are SEVEN.
UofA president Suresh Garimella announced today that the school will reject Trump’s loyalty compact.
“Principles like academic freedom, merit-based research funding & institutional independence…must be preserved."
Vanderbilt, TX: all eyes on you. 👀
#DefendHigherEd
UofA president Suresh Garimella announced today that the school will reject Trump’s loyalty compact.
“Principles like academic freedom, merit-based research funding & institutional independence…must be preserved."
Vanderbilt, TX: all eyes on you. 👀
#DefendHigherEd
UofA rejects Trump higher ed plan as ASU invited to join compact
The University of Arizona rejected a Trump proposal linking funding to political priorities.
www.axios.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A ray of light!
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🚨🚨🚨
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
Penn rejects White House proposal for special funding treatment
With the decision, Penn becomes the third university to decline the offer.
www.thedp.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨🚨🚨
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
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Pro tip to reporters and protesters: always have swim goggles in your pockets or bags. They’re small, $10 and if tear gas is used, slip them on & no matter how much you cough, you’ll still be able to SEE without burning eyes.
October 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Pro tip to reporters and protesters: always have swim goggles in your pockets or bags. They’re small, $10 and if tear gas is used, slip them on & no matter how much you cough, you’ll still be able to SEE without burning eyes.
I don't think I've ever read anything that made me happier to be a public u prof whose students are everything these aren't: engaged, opinionated, fearless, focused, funny, fun, AND driven. One guy sleeps in class sometimes-bc he works the night shift, for God's sake. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...
Harvard Students Skip Class and Still Get High Grades, Faculty Say
www.nytimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I don't think I've ever read anything that made me happier to be a public u prof whose students are everything these aren't: engaged, opinionated, fearless, focused, funny, fun, AND driven. One guy sleeps in class sometimes-bc he works the night shift, for God's sake. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...
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#USDemocracy
Robert De Niro previews the next day of No Kings protests:
October 18th, 2025.
❌👑 nokings.org
Robert De Niro previews the next day of No Kings protests:
October 18th, 2025.
❌👑 nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#USDemocracy
Robert De Niro previews the next day of No Kings protests:
October 18th, 2025.
❌👑 nokings.org
Robert De Niro previews the next day of No Kings protests:
October 18th, 2025.
❌👑 nokings.org
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It’s always the people you most expect. Paul Ingrassia is back in the news.
"30-year-old conservative lawyer and activist who is Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, which deals with federal employee whistleblower complaints and discrimination" cancelled his colleague's hotel room so she would be forced to stay with him.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
It’s always the people you most expect. Paul Ingrassia is back in the news.
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👀A Rutgers professor who teaches an anti-fascism class was blocked from leaving the US hours > Trump’s “Antifa” roundtable w/ Jack Posobiec who has called Bray a “domestic terrorist professor.” TPUSA at Rutgers has called him an “antifa member,” a claim he denies. He’s received death threats. 1/
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
👀A Rutgers professor who teaches an anti-fascism class was blocked from leaving the US hours > Trump’s “Antifa” roundtable w/ Jack Posobiec who has called Bray a “domestic terrorist professor.” TPUSA at Rutgers has called him an “antifa member,” a claim he denies. He’s received death threats. 1/