Duke of Saxe Meiningen
@directorduke.bsky.social
💙 Director. Mother. Professor. Anti-theist. Animal Rescuer. Punk Rock Grrrl. Bleeding heart. Voter. Happily married in Oklahoma. 🌪️ I invented rehearsals. 💙
This account reflects my personal opinions and not those of my employer or any organization.
This account reflects my personal opinions and not those of my employer or any organization.
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I teach theatre at a public liberal arts college. I also teach interdisciplinary studies: social sciences, world thought and culture, and research writing. Critical thinking is our last, best hope!
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The news from Oklahoma and Nebraska is so depressing. The US public university system is one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century, created to democratize liberal arts education, and it's being destroyed by greedy people who think only the rich are deserving of such learning.
December 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The news from Oklahoma and Nebraska is so depressing. The US public university system is one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century, created to democratize liberal arts education, and it's being destroyed by greedy people who think only the rich are deserving of such learning.
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Every single crisis this country is facing is because of Trump.
And if someone is on this site, or any other site, telling you that the "real problem" are Democrats, not only are they lying to you about that, they're lying about what country they're posting from.
And if someone is on this site, or any other site, telling you that the "real problem" are Democrats, not only are they lying to you about that, they're lying about what country they're posting from.
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Every single crisis this country is facing is because of Trump.
And if someone is on this site, or any other site, telling you that the "real problem" are Democrats, not only are they lying to you about that, they're lying about what country they're posting from.
And if someone is on this site, or any other site, telling you that the "real problem" are Democrats, not only are they lying to you about that, they're lying about what country they're posting from.
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Do I know any LGBTQ+ folks who work (or have worked) in higher education who would be willing to offer some Indiana youth (who also identify as LGBTQ+) tips and resources for returning to non-affirming homes over holiday breaks? DM me! Or email me at Ashley dot Ford at Free Press Indiana dot org :)
December 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Do I know any LGBTQ+ folks who work (or have worked) in higher education who would be willing to offer some Indiana youth (who also identify as LGBTQ+) tips and resources for returning to non-affirming homes over holiday breaks? DM me! Or email me at Ashley dot Ford at Free Press Indiana dot org :)
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Poor babies, Grenell and Trump are big time defensive when it becomes clear, WITH DATA, that they are doing a piss poor job running the Kennedy Center. For both of them with NO experience at running not-for-profits, no surprise at all.
December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Poor babies, Grenell and Trump are big time defensive when it becomes clear, WITH DATA, that they are doing a piss poor job running the Kennedy Center. For both of them with NO experience at running not-for-profits, no surprise at all.
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Nailed. It.
This is the kind of man you want leading your country.
This is the kind of man you want leading your country.
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Nailed. It.
This is the kind of man you want leading your country.
This is the kind of man you want leading your country.
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Scientists if you’re like “man I wish more people knew about X” then I humbly suggest hiring an artist to make a thing that communicates X and then put it into the world because it’s so fun, extremely “hell yeah” inducing, you gotta try it.
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Scientists if you’re like “man I wish more people knew about X” then I humbly suggest hiring an artist to make a thing that communicates X and then put it into the world because it’s so fun, extremely “hell yeah” inducing, you gotta try it.
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My wife just said Johnny Depp dresses like a coat rack in the back of a local theater that's doing productions of Seven Brides and Pirates of Penzance simultaneously
December 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My wife just said Johnny Depp dresses like a coat rack in the back of a local theater that's doing productions of Seven Brides and Pirates of Penzance simultaneously
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Funniest part of an NFL football game is when the defense gets a turnover and very briefly the football team turns into the theatre club and they do their little performance they rehearsed that week.
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Funniest part of an NFL football game is when the defense gets a turnover and very briefly the football team turns into the theatre club and they do their little performance they rehearsed that week.
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He's hiding the Epstein files for the same reason he hides his medical records and jobs reports. And it's not because they make him look good.
November 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
He's hiding the Epstein files for the same reason he hides his medical records and jobs reports. And it's not because they make him look good.
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Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
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Some things I post are just to congratulate you for attending a liberal arts college and possibly getting a theater degree.
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Some things I post are just to congratulate you for attending a liberal arts college and possibly getting a theater degree.
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Avengers: Endgame was pretty good but I actually prefer Avengers: Krapp’s Last Tape.
November 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Avengers: Endgame was pretty good but I actually prefer Avengers: Krapp’s Last Tape.
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John Proctor is the Villain fucked me up real good. Basically cried the entire 2nd half of the play. Sadie Sink rules, Fina Strazza rules. It just had its run on Broadway extended through Augut 31st. You should see it.
June 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
John Proctor is the Villain fucked me up real good. Basically cried the entire 2nd half of the play. Sadie Sink rules, Fina Strazza rules. It just had its run on Broadway extended through Augut 31st. You should see it.
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I'm really curious who leaked that audio. And why.
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I'm really curious who leaked that audio. And why.
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It’s so funny to see people ANALYZE why Trump fawned over Zohran Mamdani and it’s literally because he’s an old man who watches news TV all day and the man from the TV came to see him which was very exciting
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It’s so funny to see people ANALYZE why Trump fawned over Zohran Mamdani and it’s literally because he’s an old man who watches news TV all day and the man from the TV came to see him which was very exciting
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Your political views aren't just opinions.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Your political views aren't just opinions.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
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Tears for Fears release “Shout” 41 yrs ago today.
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Tears for Fears release “Shout” 41 yrs ago today.
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
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Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
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My new piece @thenation.com "It’s easy to get distracted by Trump’s celebrity feuds, but we should never lose sight of his master plan: to push our media world so far to the far right that he’s never asked about his sexually predatory or homicidal friends again." www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Trump’s Quest for Total Media Control
Look beyond the petty celebrity feuds, and you'll see a plan to transform American media companies into outlets for MAGA agitprop.
www.thenation.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
My new piece @thenation.com "It’s easy to get distracted by Trump’s celebrity feuds, but we should never lose sight of his master plan: to push our media world so far to the far right that he’s never asked about his sexually predatory or homicidal friends again." www.thenation.com/article/soci...
If we are just going to ignore everything insane he says…how about not reporting it?
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
So Trump's whole "punishable by death" comment is really just gonna wash away in the span of a 24 hour news cycle, huh?
We really are broken as a society.
We really are broken as a society.
November 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If we are just going to ignore everything insane he says…how about not reporting it?
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
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elise stefanik’s whole campaign for governor was relying on trump amplifying accusations that mamdani is a jihadist and not only did he have a great time meeting the guy, he directly rejected agreeing with stefanik, specifically.
incredible stuff
incredible stuff
November 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
elise stefanik’s whole campaign for governor was relying on trump amplifying accusations that mamdani is a jihadist and not only did he have a great time meeting the guy, he directly rejected agreeing with stefanik, specifically.
incredible stuff
incredible stuff
If you see this, share a photo of someone you miss.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
If you see this, share a photo of someone you miss.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
Watching The American Revolution. Thinking about 10,000 British troops in Boston and ICE/troops occupying cities now. This tactic forces war.
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Watching The American Revolution. Thinking about 10,000 British troops in Boston and ICE/troops occupying cities now. This tactic forces war.
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Few things bug me more than higher ed leaders saying that we lost our mission and lost the trust of the public, when we have actually been the target of a decades-long smear campaign by the right wing that worked. The moment we’re losing our mission is right now, in capitulation.
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Few things bug me more than higher ed leaders saying that we lost our mission and lost the trust of the public, when we have actually been the target of a decades-long smear campaign by the right wing that worked. The moment we’re losing our mission is right now, in capitulation.