Leesa Rasp
@punkprof.bsky.social
Political Scientist, university professor, social justice warrior. Anti-racist, antifascist, feminist/womanist, equity promoter. Punk Assistant Professor.
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I am in a grading frenzy today after being out with the flu all week. Hoping to get caught up!
November 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I am in a grading frenzy today after being out with the flu all week. Hoping to get caught up!
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The American people deserve answers, and it’s time for the DOJ and FBI to provide them.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The American people deserve answers, and it’s time for the DOJ and FBI to provide them.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
While we appreciate that the Epstein estate has been transparent, it’s time for the Administration to do their part.
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Betcha didn't have money on the Catholic Church being the only institution with the spine to stand up to fascism this time round.
BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.
NEW: At Pope Leo’s Urging, Bishops Issue Historic Rebuke of Trump’s Raids
Nearly all U.S. Catholic bishops united in Baltimore to denounce the Trump administration’s “inhumane” deportation campaign — a near-unanimous, unprecedented moral stand against a sitting president.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Betcha didn't have money on the Catholic Church being the only institution with the spine to stand up to fascism this time round.
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Michael de Adder presents: Rallying around the flag
Rallying around the flag
A cartoon by Michael de Adder
contrarian.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Michael de Adder presents: Rallying around the flag
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Trump Still Polling Well With Working-Class American Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-still-polling-well-with-working-class-american-pedophiles/
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump Still Polling Well With Working-Class American Pedophiles https://theonion.com/trump-still-polling-well-with-working-class-american-pedophiles/
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People really need to stop framing it is a question of getting more evidence. I mean, sure, that too. But we know. We all know. The president of the United States raped children. Say that. When they get mad at you for saying it, say it again and treat them like an idiot for pretending they doubt it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
People really need to stop framing it is a question of getting more evidence. I mean, sure, that too. But we know. We all know. The president of the United States raped children. Say that. When they get mad at you for saying it, say it again and treat them like an idiot for pretending they doubt it.
Fireable offenses for Harvard president: bad faith allegations over half a footnote in something published two decades ago.
Non-fireable offenses for Harvard president: being good buddies with the most notorious child sex trafficker in the country.
Non-fireable offenses for Harvard president: being good buddies with the most notorious child sex trafficker in the country.
Why hello there former US Treasury Secretary, president of Harvard, and director of the National Economic Council Larry Summers.
Sharing with alt so we can all bask in his hidden insights that we are NOT allowed to share.
And here's the source link:
oversightdemocrats.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
Sharing with alt so we can all bask in his hidden insights that we are NOT allowed to share.
And here's the source link:
oversightdemocrats.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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the situation room? the national security crisis management center at the white house?
Q: "Why are White House officials…meeting with Rep. Boebert in an effort to try to get her to not sign this petition calling for the release of the [Epstein] files?"
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
the situation room? the national security crisis management center at the white house?
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Who you keep close matters.
The wrong relationship or circle can quietly rewrite your story. It can leave you questioning your worth and doubting your own reflection. But the right people restore you. They remind you of your strength and help you return to yourself with grace.
The wrong relationship or circle can quietly rewrite your story. It can leave you questioning your worth and doubting your own reflection. But the right people restore you. They remind you of your strength and help you return to yourself with grace.
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Who you keep close matters.
The wrong relationship or circle can quietly rewrite your story. It can leave you questioning your worth and doubting your own reflection. But the right people restore you. They remind you of your strength and help you return to yourself with grace.
The wrong relationship or circle can quietly rewrite your story. It can leave you questioning your worth and doubting your own reflection. But the right people restore you. They remind you of your strength and help you return to yourself with grace.
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It’s funny that Harvard has been a consistent target for reactionary campaigns, and not one has been dedicated to ousting Larry Summers, an openly political figure who was friends with Jeffrey Epstein; meanwhile, it’s a fine-toothed comb for *checks notes* Black women.
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It’s funny that Harvard has been a consistent target for reactionary campaigns, and not one has been dedicated to ousting Larry Summers, an openly political figure who was friends with Jeffrey Epstein; meanwhile, it’s a fine-toothed comb for *checks notes* Black women.
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Millennial candidates made sweeping gains in rural towns and small cities — making history and achieving several firsts. capitalbnews.org/rural-electi...
Black Women Sweep Local Elections in Small Towns
Millennial candidates made sweeping gains in rural towns and small cities — making history and achieving several firsts.
capitalbnews.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Millennial candidates made sweeping gains in rural towns and small cities — making history and achieving several firsts. capitalbnews.org/rural-electi...
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
Faculty who belong to AAUP, how is your representation? We're NEA, which is huge, but mainly focused on K-12. Anyone have experience with both? Which is better for higher Ed?
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Faculty who belong to AAUP, how is your representation? We're NEA, which is huge, but mainly focused on K-12. Anyone have experience with both? Which is better for higher Ed?
I've been at a union/HBCU conference in Hotlanta this weekend. I feel renewed, in purpose, in energy, in goals. I needed to reconnect with my union and my purpose.
I'm feeling reinvigorated & ready to take on what's blocking our progress! #HBCUstrong #NEA
I'm feeling reinvigorated & ready to take on what's blocking our progress! #HBCUstrong #NEA
November 9, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I've been at a union/HBCU conference in Hotlanta this weekend. I feel renewed, in purpose, in energy, in goals. I needed to reconnect with my union and my purpose.
I'm feeling reinvigorated & ready to take on what's blocking our progress! #HBCUstrong #NEA
I'm feeling reinvigorated & ready to take on what's blocking our progress! #HBCUstrong #NEA
Steve Bannon,sat with The Economist last week.
In this interview, Bannon stated, "Trump is going to be president in ’28, and people just ought to get accommodated with that. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is. But there is a plan." www.facebook.com/share/v/1D3T...
In this interview, Bannon stated, "Trump is going to be president in ’28, and people just ought to get accommodated with that. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is. But there is a plan." www.facebook.com/share/v/1D3T...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Steve Bannon,sat with The Economist last week.
In this interview, Bannon stated, "Trump is going to be president in ’28, and people just ought to get accommodated with that. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is. But there is a plan." www.facebook.com/share/v/1D3T...
In this interview, Bannon stated, "Trump is going to be president in ’28, and people just ought to get accommodated with that. At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is. But there is a plan." www.facebook.com/share/v/1D3T...
October 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Exactly.
Seriously, Judges *do no do things like this*
They don't give their opinion to the media
They don't criticize how SCOTUS works
This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
They don't give their opinion to the media
They don't criticize how SCOTUS works
This is them breaking the emergency glass, folks
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...
October 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Extinguishing MLK's Eternal Flame is both outrageous and a hell of a metaphor for right now www.wsbtv.com/news/local/a...
Eternal flame at Martin Luther King Jr.’s Atlanta burial site destroyed
Police say the man also urinated in the reflective pool.
www.wsbtv.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This seems like a good time to remind everyone that Donald Trump’s first appearance in the New York Times was when the Nixon Justice Dept. sued him and his father for refusing to rent apartments to black people.
HUD laid off so many fair housing investigators on Friday that it shuttered the regional offices that oversee discrimination cases in 9 states: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 12, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Portland taking a cue from Chilean protesters. Well done!
October 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Portland taking a cue from Chilean protesters. Well done!
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This week, I submitted a paper to a conference, taught, tried desperately to catch up with grading, attended the opening homecoming event, agreed to a couple of service duties, ate well, and walked the doggo every day. This weekend: desperate attempt to finish grading before midterm grades are due.
October 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This week, I submitted a paper to a conference, taught, tried desperately to catch up with grading, attended the opening homecoming event, agreed to a couple of service duties, ate well, and walked the doggo every day. This weekend: desperate attempt to finish grading before midterm grades are due.