Siri Colom
@sjcolom.bsky.social
Sociologist working on urban, race, politics, environment, and co-producing an audio documentary on a gay church in San Francisco during the AIDS crisis.
In another world/path Columbia leadership writes two letters: one says “no” the other to its alumni says, the government wants to use us as targets. What are you going to do for us? But…it won’t. It will just say let’s throw our faculty and students in front of this bus and see if we can escape.
I’m told this is a real letter. It basically says, “We’ll destroy Columbia unless you destroy it first.”
March 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In another world/path Columbia leadership writes two letters: one says “no” the other to its alumni says, the government wants to use us as targets. What are you going to do for us? But…it won’t. It will just say let’s throw our faculty and students in front of this bus and see if we can escape.
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These stories amount to "the left was so annoying about pronouns or liberals made people feel so guilty about plastic straws they had no choice but to get on board with the second coming of the Third Reich and the destruction of the planet."
The She Made Him Do It Theory of Everything
The rhetoric and logic of the abuse of power operates similarly at all scales, which is why I've found feminism such useful equipment for understanding authoritarians in public and political life. Bec...
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February 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
These stories amount to "the left was so annoying about pronouns or liberals made people feel so guilty about plastic straws they had no choice but to get on board with the second coming of the Third Reich and the destruction of the planet."
You want to know what is happening at the treasury and why it matters? Listen to these folks!
A panel on the Treasury this Thursday, with the incredible @epopppp.bsky.social and @abenewman.bsky.social.
This is not just for academics. Everyone needs to understand what's happening right now. Spread the word!
This is not just for academics. Everyone needs to understand what's happening right now. Spread the word!
February 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
You want to know what is happening at the treasury and why it matters? Listen to these folks!
Uh Rhode Island?? Where you at?
Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
Attorney General Neronha and 14 attorneys general issue joint statement on protecting access to gender-affirming care | Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
riag.ri.gov
February 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Uh Rhode Island?? Where you at?
Just hear the news that Michael Burawoy was killed in a hit and run last night. This is such a loss! He was my advisor, a titan in the field, and just one of the best teachers I had the privilege to work with. More later. #sociology #asa
February 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Just hear the news that Michael Burawoy was killed in a hit and run last night. This is such a loss! He was my advisor, a titan in the field, and just one of the best teachers I had the privilege to work with. More later. #sociology #asa
They want CDBG on the chopping block. Thats the ultimate goal. Kill the cities.
January 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
They want CDBG on the chopping block. Thats the ultimate goal. Kill the cities.
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Thou shalt accept that DEI didn't hold your career back -- you're just mid, bro.
January 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thou shalt accept that DEI didn't hold your career back -- you're just mid, bro.
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"We will forever be grateful for the unconditional time she gave to us, to all her literary children across the writerly world," said Kwame Alexander in the statement on the renowned Nikki Giovanni’s death
Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.
www.npr.org
December 10, 2024 at 3:55 AM
"We will forever be grateful for the unconditional time she gave to us, to all her literary children across the writerly world," said Kwame Alexander in the statement on the renowned Nikki Giovanni’s death
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Climate deniers be like…
December 18, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Climate deniers be like…
Example of: We like the policy of threatening mass death as a way to prove our pro life positions…
New Orleans is flooded today because Governor-Elect Jeff Landry refuses to stop blocking the funds needed to make repairs due to local politicians not prosecuting women for abortions.
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Louisiana's New Governor Put Abortion Politics Over Fixing Pipes
Jeff Landry won't give New Orleans public funds to fix its water system after officials refused to prosecute people seeking an abortion.
wordinblack.com
December 2, 2023 at 9:22 PM
Example of: We like the policy of threatening mass death as a way to prove our pro life positions…
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The words of one of the Palestinians who were shot in Vermont
December 2, 2023 at 8:07 PM
The words of one of the Palestinians who were shot in Vermont
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If you're traveling this weekend (or you're just looking for something to listen to for a few hours), all episodes of "Kids of Rutherford County," our new podcast with Serial and @wpln.bsky.social are available now:
www.propublica.org/article/kids...
www.propublica.org/article/kids...
Listen to All Episodes of “The Kids of Rutherford County”
ProPublica presents the complete podcast series “The Kids of Rutherford County” in partnership with Serial and WPLN Nashville Public Radio.
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2023 at 4:29 PM
If you're traveling this weekend (or you're just looking for something to listen to for a few hours), all episodes of "Kids of Rutherford County," our new podcast with Serial and @wpln.bsky.social are available now:
www.propublica.org/article/kids...
www.propublica.org/article/kids...
I love a burn! ““Saltburn” is the sort of embarrassment you’ll put up with for 75 minutes. But not for 127…“ www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/m...
November 22, 2023 at 1:07 AM
I love a burn! ““Saltburn” is the sort of embarrassment you’ll put up with for 75 minutes. But not for 127…“ www.nytimes.com/2023/11/16/m...