Adilia James
@aeejames.bsky.social
Sociologist. Educator. Researcher of work, occupations, race, gender, class, and sexuality.
“… many food pantries also stock their shelves with pet food, said Kim Buckman, with Feeding Missouri, a coalition of food banks in the state.
‘We do know a lot of people will feed their pets before themselves,’ she said. ‘In some cases, that is their emotional support animal.’”
‘We do know a lot of people will feed their pets before themselves,’ she said. ‘In some cases, that is their emotional support animal.’”
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“… many food pantries also stock their shelves with pet food, said Kim Buckman, with Feeding Missouri, a coalition of food banks in the state.
‘We do know a lot of people will feed their pets before themselves,’ she said. ‘In some cases, that is their emotional support animal.’”
‘We do know a lot of people will feed their pets before themselves,’ she said. ‘In some cases, that is their emotional support animal.’”
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As promised, if you’re inspired by the march today but don’t know how else to get involved, how to sustainably fight fascism, that can look a few different ways. Here’s a thread of thoughts, short of nationwide withholding of labor / sustained protest:
October 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
As promised, if you’re inspired by the march today but don’t know how else to get involved, how to sustainably fight fascism, that can look a few different ways. Here’s a thread of thoughts, short of nationwide withholding of labor / sustained protest:
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Head to a protest today. I can almost promise you will feel less hopeless. That's exactly what they don't want. There are more of us than there are of them.
October 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Head to a protest today. I can almost promise you will feel less hopeless. That's exactly what they don't want. There are more of us than there are of them.
I’m looking forward to sharing my research on diversity in veterinary medicine at this upcoming conference!
September 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I’m looking forward to sharing my research on diversity in veterinary medicine at this upcoming conference!
My late summer harvest. 🤗🌱 #gardening
September 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
My late summer harvest. 🤗🌱 #gardening
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Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
August 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last week, Boston received a letter from AG Bondi threatening to prosecute officials and withhold funds unless we cooperate with carrying out mass deportations.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
The US Attorney General asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures.
If you want to help out, there’s a GoFund Me for folks on strike: www.gofundme.com/f/support-we...
March 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
If you want to help out, there’s a GoFund Me for folks on strike: www.gofundme.com/f/support-we...
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Things are awful right now + there is SO much work to be done.
Your research and scholarship is important.
If you are a 1st-time book author + would like to celebrate your accomplishment in community w others at ASA this August — or know someone who would — pls DM me or @ahmccumber.bsky.social!
Your research and scholarship is important.
If you are a 1st-time book author + would like to celebrate your accomplishment in community w others at ASA this August — or know someone who would — pls DM me or @ahmccumber.bsky.social!
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Things are awful right now + there is SO much work to be done.
Your research and scholarship is important.
If you are a 1st-time book author + would like to celebrate your accomplishment in community w others at ASA this August — or know someone who would — pls DM me or @ahmccumber.bsky.social!
Your research and scholarship is important.
If you are a 1st-time book author + would like to celebrate your accomplishment in community w others at ASA this August — or know someone who would — pls DM me or @ahmccumber.bsky.social!
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The ASA, American Federation of Teachers @AFT, and AFT-Maryland, facilitated by @DemocracyForward, have filed a complaint today in federal court in Maryland challenging the “Dear Colleague Letter” published by the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Educators Sue to Challenge Trump Administration's Efforts to Weaponize Civil Rights Laws, Attack Educational Programs and Student Opportunities - Democracy Forward
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February 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The ASA, American Federation of Teachers @AFT, and AFT-Maryland, facilitated by @DemocracyForward, have filed a complaint today in federal court in Maryland challenging the “Dear Colleague Letter” published by the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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Understand that when Tom Homan claims he’s “coming to Boston” and he’s “bringing hell” because
city officials refuse to participate in immigration raids, this is why he’s so hostile toward the mayor and police commissioner who won’t obey him or Trump.
city officials refuse to participate in immigration raids, this is why he’s so hostile toward the mayor and police commissioner who won’t obey him or Trump.
February 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Understand that when Tom Homan claims he’s “coming to Boston” and he’s “bringing hell” because
city officials refuse to participate in immigration raids, this is why he’s so hostile toward the mayor and police commissioner who won’t obey him or Trump.
city officials refuse to participate in immigration raids, this is why he’s so hostile toward the mayor and police commissioner who won’t obey him or Trump.