DocSociology
@docsociology.bsky.social
It's all about sociology, politics & power, education, the NBA, MLB, F1, hiking, dance, music, sewing and other needle arts. The Ph.D. adds nuance. Vegan. Most recent professor gig was at the U of MO-Columbia. Now living in the southern Rockies.
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Lmfao that’s awesome
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Lmfao that’s awesome
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My daughter thinks when The Professor, our foster dog, “does his business”, we should refer to it as “he’s grading papers” or “he’s preparing lecture notes.”
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
My daughter thinks when The Professor, our foster dog, “does his business”, we should refer to it as “he’s grading papers” or “he’s preparing lecture notes.”
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This is too much.
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is too much.
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Fuck you if you support him.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Fuck you if you support him.
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It’s an insane thing to spend public money on when we can’t afford to staff emergency rooms!
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It’s an insane thing to spend public money on when we can’t afford to staff emergency rooms!
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Look OAS was originally intended as a a supplemental pension for low and middle income seniors to keep them out of poverty in their retirement! Yet literal millionaires are currently receiving it as they sit like Smaug over their hordes of treasure and gold
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Look OAS was originally intended as a a supplemental pension for low and middle income seniors to keep them out of poverty in their retirement! Yet literal millionaires are currently receiving it as they sit like Smaug over their hordes of treasure and gold
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It’s not at all enraging to see a retired couple with a paid off house and $3.5 million in liquid assets getting expert advice on how to maximize their Old Age Security Payouts while kids attend crumbling schools and our cities grind to a crawl due to underinvestment in public transport.
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It’s not at all enraging to see a retired couple with a paid off house and $3.5 million in liquid assets getting expert advice on how to maximize their Old Age Security Payouts while kids attend crumbling schools and our cities grind to a crawl due to underinvestment in public transport.
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One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
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Governor Newsom releases his advanced imaging results...
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Governor Newsom releases his advanced imaging results...
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I wonder if knowledge of the double tap prompted the six members of congress to make that ad, and that's what made Trump and Hegseth so angry about it.
December 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I wonder if knowledge of the double tap prompted the six members of congress to make that ad, and that's what made Trump and Hegseth so angry about it.
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Pastor Jorge Bautista was telling a Border Patrol agent "we come in peace" when the agent fired toxic powder at him, leaving him struggling to breathe.
“No one should be assaulted for being out there protesting,” he says.
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“No one should be assaulted for being out there protesting,” he says.
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Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Pastor Jorge Bautista was telling a Border Patrol agent "we come in peace" when the agent fired toxic powder at him, leaving him struggling to breathe.
“No one should be assaulted for being out there protesting,” he says.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
“No one should be assaulted for being out there protesting,” he says.
With @frontlinepbs.bsky.social
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Tax the rich!!!
December 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Tax the rich!!!
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This kind of performative nonsense will not last one day in lady prison.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This kind of performative nonsense will not last one day in lady prison.
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Who loves Costco even more now? ✋🏾
They not only didn’t bend the knee when it comes to DEI, they’re taking Trump head-on.
They not only didn’t bend the knee when it comes to DEI, they’re taking Trump head-on.
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Who loves Costco even more now? ✋🏾
They not only didn’t bend the knee when it comes to DEI, they’re taking Trump head-on.
They not only didn’t bend the knee when it comes to DEI, they’re taking Trump head-on.
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You’ll never guess how the IDF decided to talk about killing these two kids, 8 and 11 years old, in its official statement
Two brothers killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza
Fadi Abu Assi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, eight, were gathering firewood at the time, their uncle said.
news.sky.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
You’ll never guess how the IDF decided to talk about killing these two kids, 8 and 11 years old, in its official statement
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It’s totally fine that the President is a conspiracy addled moron
December 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
It’s totally fine that the President is a conspiracy addled moron
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i'm actually struck by how pete hegseth isn't just a cowardly man but a capital-c Coward. a guy who gets off on abusing and hurting people he thinks are weaker than him and then tries to run and hide when there might be consequences
December 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
i'm actually struck by how pete hegseth isn't just a cowardly man but a capital-c Coward. a guy who gets off on abusing and hurting people he thinks are weaker than him and then tries to run and hide when there might be consequences
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when Michael Phelps was dominating US swimming there was endless coverage of all his genetic advantages. His wingspan, the way his body processed lactic acid, on and on and on. Nobody, not one person, floated the idea of kicking him out of the sport for genetic advantages
“I just have concerns about fairness in sport” - no, you don’t. There’s nothing fair about elite sports. You’re just looking for post hoc justification because we give you the ick
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
when Michael Phelps was dominating US swimming there was endless coverage of all his genetic advantages. His wingspan, the way his body processed lactic acid, on and on and on. Nobody, not one person, floated the idea of kicking him out of the sport for genetic advantages
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This investigation into Petey Hogshit is a bit too late.
Those cowering R Senators who allowed this psychotic, evil, dumbass clown are ALL responsible.
So is Piggy.
Those cowering R Senators who allowed this psychotic, evil, dumbass clown are ALL responsible.
So is Piggy.
December 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This investigation into Petey Hogshit is a bit too late.
Those cowering R Senators who allowed this psychotic, evil, dumbass clown are ALL responsible.
So is Piggy.
Those cowering R Senators who allowed this psychotic, evil, dumbass clown are ALL responsible.
So is Piggy.
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Dear Senator Cassidy,
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Dear Senator Cassidy,
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
“We” didn’t. WE didn’t pardon anyone. HE did. The President of the United States pardoned him. Come on Bill, say his name. Who’s our president? Say his name.
Best,
Your Former Congressional Colleague
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December 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM