Erika (she/+)
@lionwanderer531.bsky.social
Boricua-Dominicana queer writer, scholar, gardener, teacher, dreamer. repost =/= endorsements
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Arts & Lit editor at https://latinxpopmag.com
https://linktr.ee/profabad
Arts & Lit editor at https://latinxpopmag.com
Here and in 20 minutes reminded that the US is doing to itself what it had done to others in the 20th century + finding ways to undo decades of civil rights interventions into higher ed...
feeling like the kid in the gif, 2 tired 2 get up, letting the merry-go-round drag me...
feeling like the kid in the gif, 2 tired 2 get up, letting the merry-go-round drag me...
a picture of a pig on a carousel with the words status written above it
ALT: a picture of a pig on a carousel with the words status written above it
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Here and in 20 minutes reminded that the US is doing to itself what it had done to others in the 20th century + finding ways to undo decades of civil rights interventions into higher ed...
feeling like the kid in the gif, 2 tired 2 get up, letting the merry-go-round drag me...
feeling like the kid in the gif, 2 tired 2 get up, letting the merry-go-round drag me...
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Exactly what we expected
![Screenshot of article which reads: According to a report by the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel, minority-serving institution programs are unlawful because they award money to colleges and universities based on the percentage of students of a certain race. The report said such programs “effectively [employ] a racial quota by limiting institutional eligibility to schools with a certain racial composition” and should no longer be funded.
The report also deemed it unconstitutional that two scholarship providers, the United Negro College Fund and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, both of which award scholarships to students of a specific race, are given access to Free Application for Federal Student Aid data.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ozma3timm5c32fa7bimb4zaj/bafkreiagwy5bp74avvsezakkesczbszl4sj2gdrzbclxkmdk6gyemdy22y@jpeg)
December 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Exactly what we expected
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HIRING: We're looking for a statewide editor at Free Press Indiana! Job posting here: www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/statewi...
December 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
HIRING: We're looking for a statewide editor at Free Press Indiana! Job posting here: www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/statewi...
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Wow... That didn't take long. See, platforms can take down problematic content in the blink of an eye if they choose to. But it's too late now. If you search here and online, copies of the video are everywhere. #StreisandEffect
December 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Wow... That didn't take long. See, platforms can take down problematic content in the blink of an eye if they choose to. But it's too late now. If you search here and online, copies of the video are everywhere. #StreisandEffect
😮💔
The U.S. Department of Education said it will investigate whether Brown University had sufficient security and properly notified students after a mass shooting on campus killed two students a little over a week ago.
Education Dept. to examine safety procedures at Brown after shooting
The government will probe whether Brown complied with the Clery Act, which requires universities to report crime statistics and disclose safety procedures.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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For this week’s episode of Americans discovering that institutions are not annoying bureaucracies but rather the backbone of the life we take for granted, we have: Archives!
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
Archivists Posted the 60 Minutes CECOT Segment Bari Weiss Killed
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
www.404media.co
December 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
For this week’s episode of Americans discovering that institutions are not annoying bureaucracies but rather the backbone of the life we take for granted, we have: Archives!
There are mentors I will mourn more than I will grieve the people w whom I share DNA. Thinking of a mentor who's recovering from surgery and realizing how fragile life is. how grateful I am for love and kinship that happens where and when it happens, however fleeting.
December 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
There are mentors I will mourn more than I will grieve the people w whom I share DNA. Thinking of a mentor who's recovering from surgery and realizing how fragile life is. how grateful I am for love and kinship that happens where and when it happens, however fleeting.
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The good news is that we don't need to read the report. Voters hate the party and we hate the leadership. The country is literally coming apart at the seams and we blame you. Entirely. Hide all you want, we know who's at fault. And we know who the consultants are. You're fucked. I promise.
BREAKING: The Democratic National Committee will NOT release its long-awaited autopsy on Trump's 2024 win. The report is completed but Dem leaders decided it could distract from their winning streak, so it will remain secret. Not good.
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2045...
Details here:
newrepublic.com/article/2045...
Dem Leaders Decide to Bury Damning Report on Why Trump Won in 2024
The Democratic National Committee has completed its long-awaited analysis on what went wrong in the 2024 campaign. But in a move that will attract intense criticism, it’s keeping the findings secret.
newrepublic.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The good news is that we don't need to read the report. Voters hate the party and we hate the leadership. The country is literally coming apart at the seams and we blame you. Entirely. Hide all you want, we know who's at fault. And we know who the consultants are. You're fucked. I promise.
Cheers to NOT cooking over the holidays!!
December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Cheers to NOT cooking over the holidays!!
Uploaded syllabi for 1 course; modules for a repeat course. Creating master revision of descriptions before I update the others. The more I do now, the less i do later.
December 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Uploaded syllabi for 1 course; modules for a repeat course. Creating master revision of descriptions before I update the others. The more I do now, the less i do later.
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Just a reminder that conference presenters must register by Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (5:00 PM CST).
2026 Conference Registration is now open!
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
You can now book your hotel, apply for grants and subsidies, review travel and accessibility info, reserve reception spaces, explore volunteer opportunities, and more. Visit cmstudies.org for details about #SCMS26 in Chicago, March 26–29. bit.ly/SCMS2026
December 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Just a reminder that conference presenters must register by Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (5:00 PM CST).
Since spring semester '25, I have asked students--point blank, what do I need to drop so you STOP worrying about the A?
Did they do the bare minimum? nope; Did seniors who didn't need to do the final project get invested enough to have a preliminary draft? yes. GRADES do NOT deserve the energy rn
Did they do the bare minimum? nope; Did seniors who didn't need to do the final project get invested enough to have a preliminary draft? yes. GRADES do NOT deserve the energy rn
December 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Since spring semester '25, I have asked students--point blank, what do I need to drop so you STOP worrying about the A?
Did they do the bare minimum? nope; Did seniors who didn't need to do the final project get invested enough to have a preliminary draft? yes. GRADES do NOT deserve the energy rn
Did they do the bare minimum? nope; Did seniors who didn't need to do the final project get invested enough to have a preliminary draft? yes. GRADES do NOT deserve the energy rn
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Uh oh, this one might go viral. So...
I'm doing a charity matching drive and have $600 left to give. Make a donation to a charity, screenshot the confirmation, and I'll match you and then submit it to my company's foundation for a further match. See thread for details.
bsky.app/profile/dang...
I'm doing a charity matching drive and have $600 left to give. Make a donation to a charity, screenshot the confirmation, and I'll match you and then submit it to my company's foundation for a further match. See thread for details.
bsky.app/profile/dang...
I'm doing a charity matching drive this week for up to $1,000 in total.
Donate to a charity that matters to you and send me a screenshot of the confirmation. I'll match your donation and also submit it to my employer's foundation for a further match if it's an eligible 501(c)(3).
Donate to a charity that matters to you and send me a screenshot of the confirmation. I'll match your donation and also submit it to my employer's foundation for a further match if it's an eligible 501(c)(3).
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Uh oh, this one might go viral. So...
I'm doing a charity matching drive and have $600 left to give. Make a donation to a charity, screenshot the confirmation, and I'll match you and then submit it to my company's foundation for a further match. See thread for details.
bsky.app/profile/dang...
I'm doing a charity matching drive and have $600 left to give. Make a donation to a charity, screenshot the confirmation, and I'll match you and then submit it to my company's foundation for a further match. See thread for details.
bsky.app/profile/dang...
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Emotional regulation hack - every time someone pisses me off I ask myself who's acting like the person who pisses me off is and I send that person a thank you; i ask them for advice or, for those I acknowledge who've been there longer than me, I ask them how they regulate...
December 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Emotional regulation hack - every time someone pisses me off I ask myself who's acting like the person who pisses me off is and I send that person a thank you; i ask them for advice or, for those I acknowledge who've been there longer than me, I ask them how they regulate...
survey created and shared; unhealthy collaborations walked away from; sat w my chair abt what I'll prioritize given lessons learned. Grateful he introduced me to Moten & Harney; I rely on them often as I reflect on what and who to choose as we all navigate this moment.
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
survey created and shared; unhealthy collaborations walked away from; sat w my chair abt what I'll prioritize given lessons learned. Grateful he introduced me to Moten & Harney; I rely on them often as I reflect on what and who to choose as we all navigate this moment.
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Exclusive: Historic preservation group sues Trump over planned ballroom.
The National Trust, charged by Congress with preserving historical buildings, says lawsuit is “last resort” after Trump officials ignored pleas.
They’re asking for immediate halt to project.
w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
The National Trust, charged by Congress with preserving historical buildings, says lawsuit is “last resort” after Trump officials ignored pleas.
They’re asking for immediate halt to project.
w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction
The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Exclusive: Historic preservation group sues Trump over planned ballroom.
The National Trust, charged by Congress with preserving historical buildings, says lawsuit is “last resort” after Trump officials ignored pleas.
They’re asking for immediate halt to project.
w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
The National Trust, charged by Congress with preserving historical buildings, says lawsuit is “last resort” after Trump officials ignored pleas.
They’re asking for immediate halt to project.
w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
www.huffpost.com/entry/materi...
Materialists does a good job of making fun of my generation and speaking the language of Gen Z; this is one of the 2 reviews that compelled me to actually watch it. Pascal, as always, is delightful.
Materialists does a good job of making fun of my generation and speaking the language of Gen Z; this is one of the 2 reviews that compelled me to actually watch it. Pascal, as always, is delightful.
A Love Triangle Isn’t The Real Story In ‘Materialists’
The most compelling parts of Celine Song’s new film lie not in a classic love triangle, but in a poignant observation of modern dating culture.
www.huffpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
www.huffpost.com/entry/materi...
Materialists does a good job of making fun of my generation and speaking the language of Gen Z; this is one of the 2 reviews that compelled me to actually watch it. Pascal, as always, is delightful.
Materialists does a good job of making fun of my generation and speaking the language of Gen Z; this is one of the 2 reviews that compelled me to actually watch it. Pascal, as always, is delightful.
2 hive mind moments - letting a vp know i had a meeting with another office about designing curriculum around their events; talked to chair/program lead about wanting to teach at uni extension... (gif of cartoon bears huddled around each other jumping up and down)
a cartoon of two bears hugging with the words bebe 200 hive mind above them
ALT: a cartoon of two bears hugging with the words bebe 200 hive mind above them
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
2 hive mind moments - letting a vp know i had a meeting with another office about designing curriculum around their events; talked to chair/program lead about wanting to teach at uni extension... (gif of cartoon bears huddled around each other jumping up and down)
Here's to artists, curators and museum staff getting paid!!!
Following a court ruling late last month, the Institute of Museum and Library Services will reinstate federal grants previously cancelled under the Trump administration.
Museum Grants Terminated by Trump Reinstated After Court Order
But the ripple effects of the abrupt fund withdrawals are still being felt, organizations say.
hyperallergic.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Here's to artists, curators and museum staff getting paid!!!
someone figured out what someone else told me was possible; next step - figuring out if the third thing is possible and, to what extent. tfw institution is too young to have an archive, let alone the policy to create one...or...
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
someone figured out what someone else told me was possible; next step - figuring out if the third thing is possible and, to what extent. tfw institution is too young to have an archive, let alone the policy to create one...or...
TFW an exec team member treats you like a colleague -I knew we were equals but that moment, that moment where she recognizes that equity with respect for what I bring...I share my flowers w a sense of joy + the benefits of diplomatic engagement.
a vase filled with pink tulips with the words thinking of you written on the bottom
ALT: a vase filled with pink tulips with the words thinking of you written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
TFW an exec team member treats you like a colleague -I knew we were equals but that moment, that moment where she recognizes that equity with respect for what I bring...I share my flowers w a sense of joy + the benefits of diplomatic engagement.
who's comparing this to 1898? Anyone? I got too much on my plate but if someone makes the comparison, I'd read it :)
On Deadline: White House, Angelo Carusone discusses the Caribbean boat strikes and how they stem from of a revisionist “fantasy” created by right-wing media:
"They have their own narrative, their own version of it. It's obviously been a fantasy, and now we're seeing that materialize into reality."
"They have their own narrative, their own version of it. It's obviously been a fantasy, and now we're seeing that materialize into reality."
December 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
who's comparing this to 1898? Anyone? I got too much on my plate but if someone makes the comparison, I'd read it :)