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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

I should not have laughed

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Mina Markham @minamarkh.am · 1d

Evergreen.

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

In my “Fine, I’ll do it myself” - era.

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The People’s Magneto @magneto97.bsky.social · 1d

This is late but you can attend @karenattiah.bsky.social class on race and media from the comfort of your own computer via her online offering. Great opportunity! Sign up for this semester has ended but keep it in mind for next time!! You can also support this work monetarily via the website as well

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 5d

Columbia canceled my class on race and media, but I'm teaching the people anyway.

Oct. 5 is the *last day* to register for my online live + recorded classes on Race, Media & International Affairs!

We have more than 500 students enrolled. Let's gooo!

www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

Fall Registration for Race, Media & International Affairs with Karen Attiah — Resistance Study Series

A virtual, seven week beginner and intermediate course on the history of race, mass media, and the modern world order.

www.resistancesummerschool.com

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

And then do nothing more but send endless fundraising emails and texts

Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

Dems can just clip the "we took the freedom of speech away" and make an ad

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

Jamal Khashoggi was my friend and colleague who was killed and dismembered in 2018.

Do you know how many times I’ve written against Saudi Arabia’ coverup over the last seven years?

The sportswashing? The paying of influencers to visit Saudi Arabia?

Saudi’s censorship of Hasan Minaj?

Brian.. @nywiz.bsky.social · 1d

What Russia did
What China did

Do you know how many professional golfers are being paid by the Saudi?

Do you know how many F1 racist there are in Saudi Arabia?

Do you know how many world football Giants played in Saudi Arabia?

Why are we singling out comedians?

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Mannie T'Chawi … (the “T” is silent) @mannietchawi.com · 1d

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

Eldest daughter here.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

In my “Fine, I’ll do it myself” - era.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

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brendanamartin.bsky.social @brendanamartin.bsky.social · 2d

WaPo’s Opinions editors are rightly anonymous.

They don’t mention the names of Trump and Kushner, much less that they’ve taken billions, but they have this jab at Biden:

“That’s why President Joe Biden promised to treat the Saudis as a ‘pariah’ state…” \1

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Laughter can’t launder what Saudi Arabia has done

Dave Chappelle says it’s easier to talk in Riyadh. Tell that to those executed for their speech.

www.washingtonpost.com

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AndyC @andyc300.bsky.social · 1d

If you ever had an urge to take your anger in a positive direction, this is one way to do it and one of the better ones. You can what to do and how to do it/get started, from someone who is there right now and has paid a cost for it more than once.

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

There are still spots left for the fall session: www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

Fall Registration for Race, Media & International Affairs with Karen Attiah — Resistance Study Series

A virtual, seven week beginner and intermediate course on the history of race, mass media, and the modern world order.

www.resistancesummerschool.com

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Dr Una McIlvenna @unamcilvenna.bsky.social · 7d

On the anniversary of his murder, when he was hacked to death by mercenaries hired by Saudi Arabia, Jamal Khashoggi is beautifully remembered by another writer they have tried to silence, Karen Attiah. Important reading for us all.

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 7d

Washington Post dismantled the platform Jamal wrote on. Discarded the fellowship they created in his memory.

They fired me unjustly for speaking the truth.

But I’ll never stop talking about my friend, writer, and amazing human, Jamal Khashoggi.

RIP, Jamal.

open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...

Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post, and the Cost of Speaking Out

As Saudi Arabia hosts comedians and courts gamers, the silenced voice of Jamal Khashoggi still echoes.

open.substack.com

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

Whew.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

There are still spots left for the fall session: www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

Fall Registration for Race, Media & International Affairs with Karen Attiah — Resistance Study Series

A virtual, seven week beginner and intermediate course on the history of race, mass media, and the modern world order.

www.resistancesummerschool.com

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Educ8tusAll🐍 @educ8tusall.bsky.social · 1d

👇🏽This

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

Columbia cancelled my class on race and media, and Washington Post fired me for speaking about race..

But I’m teaching (again) and speaking anyway.

Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the Fall cohort of Race, Media and International Affairs.

600+ students this fall.

We move! ✊🏾

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

Columbia cancelled my class on race and media, and Washington Post fired me for speaking about race..

But I’m teaching (again) and speaking anyway.

Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the Fall cohort of Race, Media and International Affairs.

600+ students this fall.

We move! ✊🏾

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the fall session of Race, Media and International Affairs, for @resistanceschool.bsky.social !

We still have spots left: www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 1d

The Post laid off seemingly the remaining of their liberal-leaning staff members on Opinion last Thursday, when some of them were observing Yom Kippur.

from @oliverdarcy.bsky.social for Status
status.news/p/washington-post-opinion-cuts-adam-oneal

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 2d

DuPont circle metro

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 2d

“I don’t know if we’ve ever seen a major media organization do such an about-face this fast. This is the paper of Watergate, multiple Pulitzers, the Access Hollywood tape—the thorn in Trump’s side—now completely flipped.” -- @karenattiah.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/karen-attiah...

Star Columnist Fired by Bezos Says Billionaire Is Helping Trump Destroy Democracy

Washington Post star who got kicked out reveals how the Amazon boss ‘flipped’ the paper to suck up to Trump.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 2d

Would love to

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Beyond the Bedside 🚫👑 @thenurseisin.bsky.social · 3d

I wanna go back to school!!

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 3d

After Columbia canceled my course on race and media, and Washington Poat fired me for speaking about race and violence,

I’m teaching about race and media anyway!

@resistanceschool.bsky.social fall session on Race, Media and International Affairs starts tonight!

600+ signups.

We move!! ✊🏾

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Jill K. Robinson @dangerjr.bsky.social · 3d

Thankful to be among the 600+

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 3d

After Columbia canceled my course on race and media, and Washington Poat fired me for speaking about race and violence,

I’m teaching about race and media anyway!

@resistanceschool.bsky.social fall session on Race, Media and International Affairs starts tonight!

600+ signups.

We move!! ✊🏾

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L'Histoire de Manon @manonatelier.blacksky.app · 3d

Mmmmm. Let's all also mention people like @karenattiah.bsky.social -- the alternatives blooming here and there are encouraging. Things are bad. But there are things that are so amazing, it will inspire others and keep hope alive.

Janet Spittler @janetspittler.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve also heard instances of this at UVa: well-qualified faculty members who want to teach topics of great current interest and importance are being discouraged from doing so because it feels risky.
It’s truly a shame.

Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 4d

I was told not to teach a class on the intellectual histories of Zionism and Anti-Zionism next year - not because they doubted I could teach it fairly, but because it would attract too many politicians scrutinizing the syllabus.

A society where that is a valid fear is no longer fully democratic.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 3d

Let’s gooooo @resistanceschool.bsky.social starts in 2 mins

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Hansine Ilse of the North Shore @parisinthespring99.bsky.social · 3d

THIS‼️❤️‍🔥💪🏻💙

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 3d

After Columbia canceled my course on race and media, and Washington Poat fired me for speaking about race and violence,

I’m teaching about race and media anyway!

@resistanceschool.bsky.social fall session on Race, Media and International Affairs starts tonight!

600+ signups.

We move!! ✊🏾

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