Monika Sengul-Jones
@monikasjones.bsky.social
I lead a program at the University of Washington about society and technology. I read, teach, and write widely. Subscribe to my free newsletter thegiftbymonika.substack.com
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Co-Director @rcalo.bsky.social was recently interviewed by @kuow.org where he explained the chilling of speech, "jawboning," internet trolls, and the evolution of online bullying.
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Online bullying isn't new, but it's evolving
UW professor Ryan Calo tells KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about the new powers behind the bully pulpit.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Co-Director @rcalo.bsky.social was recently interviewed by @kuow.org where he explained the chilling of speech, "jawboning," internet trolls, and the evolution of online bullying.
m.kuow.org/stories/onli...
m.kuow.org/stories/onli...
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The Tech Policy Lab is delighted to announce that we will be hosting Alondra Nelson (@alondra.bsky.social) for our Distinguished Lecture the evening of Thursday, April 3rd on the UW (@uofwa.bsky.social) campus.
For more information, please visit techpolicylab.uw.edu/events/event....
For more information, please visit techpolicylab.uw.edu/events/event....
December 12, 2024 at 10:56 PM
The Tech Policy Lab is delighted to announce that we will be hosting Alondra Nelson (@alondra.bsky.social) for our Distinguished Lecture the evening of Thursday, April 3rd on the UW (@uofwa.bsky.social) campus.
For more information, please visit techpolicylab.uw.edu/events/event....
For more information, please visit techpolicylab.uw.edu/events/event....
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A Seattle Times op-ed summarizing a few of the arguments from my UW talk this week: "To understand right-wing media's power, study improv and theater of influencers." I end with some recommendations for countering the right's bullshit machine: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/to-u...
To understand right-wing media's power, study improv and theater of influencers | Opinion
Right-wing populism is leveraging online platforms' participatory nature. A counter-movement must amplify its constituents' values, with a commitment to truth.
www.seattletimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A Seattle Times op-ed summarizing a few of the arguments from my UW talk this week: "To understand right-wing media's power, study improv and theater of influencers." I end with some recommendations for countering the right's bullshit machine: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/to-u...
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Just got off the phone with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who said Elon Musk's DOGE team is "actively dismantling" federal Department of Education programs today.
"They are in the building, on the 6th floor, canceling grants and contracts."
"They are in the building, on the 6th floor, canceling grants and contracts."
February 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just got off the phone with Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), who said Elon Musk's DOGE team is "actively dismantling" federal Department of Education programs today.
"They are in the building, on the 6th floor, canceling grants and contracts."
"They are in the building, on the 6th floor, canceling grants and contracts."
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Unquestionably, major policy changes, edicts and directives handed down by the new Trump administration will upend lives. But I've also been struck by the widespread efforts to erase/whitewash history. Stick with me for a pretty shocking series of events from just the past few weeks.
February 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Unquestionably, major policy changes, edicts and directives handed down by the new Trump administration will upend lives. But I've also been struck by the widespread efforts to erase/whitewash history. Stick with me for a pretty shocking series of events from just the past few weeks.
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Today I joined a coalition of publishers including @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, authors @dashkaslater.bsky.social and David Levithan, @authorsguild.bsky.social, and Idaho librarians, parents, and students, in a lawsuit against Idaho's book banning law, HB 710. I'm proud to be part of the fight.
BREAKING: Major publishers, alongside the Authors Guide, bestselling authors, and others, have filed a lawsuit against Idaho's draconian book ban bill, claiming First and Fourteenth Amendment violations.
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Publishers, Authors Guild, and More File Lawsuit Against Idaho's Discriminatory Book Banning Bill
Plaintiffs claim that Idaho's HB 710, implemented last summer, violates First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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February 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Today I joined a coalition of publishers including @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, authors @dashkaslater.bsky.social and David Levithan, @authorsguild.bsky.social, and Idaho librarians, parents, and students, in a lawsuit against Idaho's book banning law, HB 710. I'm proud to be part of the fight.