Marisa Smith
@smithmarisaa.bsky.social
Assistant Professor @MSUAdPR @MSUjschool | news, race and identity, politics, disinformation | ΔΣΘ
As I sit here about to do free write for a manuscript after having first spent the past 2 weeks reading and abstracting during my writing time.
October 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
As I sit here about to do free write for a manuscript after having first spent the past 2 weeks reading and abstracting during my writing time.
I always read, and abstract or annotate everything I cite. Yes, I spend a lot of time reading, but that's what we're supposed to do. 🤷🏾♀️
October 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I always read, and abstract or annotate everything I cite. Yes, I spend a lot of time reading, but that's what we're supposed to do. 🤷🏾♀️
This! During an R&R while adding literature suggested by the reviewer (addressing what our manuscript added), I had to explain in the letter that previous lit citing the seminal work misrepresented its findings. Everyone seemingly cited it based on how other works did w/o reading the paper.
October 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This! During an R&R while adding literature suggested by the reviewer (addressing what our manuscript added), I had to explain in the letter that previous lit citing the seminal work misrepresented its findings. Everyone seemingly cited it based on how other works did w/o reading the paper.
These findings show how identity-based disinformation fuels white grievances, driving efforts to guard against "anti-white bias" and support policies that shutter programs, roll back Civil Rights, and defund education in the name of dismantling DEI.
October 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
These findings show how identity-based disinformation fuels white grievances, driving efforts to guard against "anti-white bias" and support policies that shutter programs, roll back Civil Rights, and defund education in the name of dismantling DEI.
We also find that (1) this relationship strengthened during periods of increased news coverage of CRT and (2) perceived anti-white discrimination mediated the relationship between Fox News use and opposition to diversity and fairness instruction in K–12 education.
October 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
We also find that (1) this relationship strengthened during periods of increased news coverage of CRT and (2) perceived anti-white discrimination mediated the relationship between Fox News use and opposition to diversity and fairness instruction in K–12 education.
“Rooted in White Identity Politics” 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1058... traced white identity in anti-CRT discourse. This B-side shows its influence: Fox News exposure during heavy CRT coverage in 2021 was associated with greater perceptions of anti-white discrimination among white Americans.
Rooted in White Identity Politics: Tracing the Genealogy of Critical Race Theory Discourse in Identity-Based Disinformation
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has recently garnered considerable political attention. This study examines how partisan news headlines discussed CRT, specifically analyzing how the incorporated languag...
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October 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
“Rooted in White Identity Politics” 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1058... traced white identity in anti-CRT discourse. This B-side shows its influence: Fox News exposure during heavy CRT coverage in 2021 was associated with greater perceptions of anti-white discrimination among white Americans.
Hi @kwcollins.bsky.social. I didn't realize how long it's been since I checked BlueSky; I am just seeing this thread. Let me know if you still wish to connect.
October 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hi @kwcollins.bsky.social. I didn't realize how long it's been since I checked BlueSky; I am just seeing this thread. Let me know if you still wish to connect.
Instead, its representation—particularly within robust conservative influencer networks—has implications for legitimizing racial animus and White identity politics, especially since these narratives originate from "authentic" voices on race.
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Instead, its representation—particularly within robust conservative influencer networks—has implications for legitimizing racial animus and White identity politics, especially since these narratives originate from "authentic" voices on race.
Black influencers' narratives echo that of traditional black conservative thought, but also adopt culturally conservative perspectives, such as discussing the existence of anti-white racism. We do not argue that black conservative thought has wholly changed.
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Black influencers' narratives echo that of traditional black conservative thought, but also adopt culturally conservative perspectives, such as discussing the existence of anti-white racism. We do not argue that black conservative thought has wholly changed.
We find that Black influencers present a statistically uniform narrative when discussing race and discrimination. Their discussion of race (as opposed to abortion) and engagement with videos on this topic increased post-2016 election.
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We find that Black influencers present a statistically uniform narrative when discussing race and discrimination. Their discussion of race (as opposed to abortion) and engagement with videos on this topic increased post-2016 election.
