Matthew Thomas Miller (He/Him)
@mtmiller.bsky.social
Scholar, @univofmaryland.bsky.social. Islamicate Affect/Emotion, Sufism, Digital Humanities, Revolutionary Lit, Academic Labor. Author: Feeling Like Lovers: Affect in Medieval Sufism. On Piscataway Land. Member: @uam-umd.bsky.social, @aaup.org, @aft.org
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Hello @senbillferg.bsky.social it is critical that we keep our faculty and higher ed strong in Maryland!
UAM is out in the community again asking Marylanders to send a strong message to @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social that faculty deserve collective bargaining rights now!
Let’s get this done this year!
Let’s get this done this year!
February 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Hello @senbillferg.bsky.social it is critical that we keep our faculty and higher ed strong in Maryland!
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UAM is out in the community again asking Marylanders to send a strong message to @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social that faculty deserve collective bargaining rights now!
Let’s get this done this year!
Let’s get this done this year!
February 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
UAM is out in the community again asking Marylanders to send a strong message to @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social that faculty deserve collective bargaining rights now!
Let’s get this done this year!
Let’s get this done this year!
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We were collecting postcards from Baltimore constituents in Waverly Farmers Market today for @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social to show them the incredible amount of community support there is for faculty collective bargaining rights!
It was truly freezing, but support was hot!
It was truly freezing, but support was hot!
February 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
We were collecting postcards from Baltimore constituents in Waverly Farmers Market today for @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social to show them the incredible amount of community support there is for faculty collective bargaining rights!
It was truly freezing, but support was hot!
It was truly freezing, but support was hot!
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We are in Annapolis fighting w/ our partners @aft.org, @aaup.org, @aftmaryland.bsky.social, & @afthighered.bsky.social for our rights to collectively bargain.
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Collective Bargaining Rights for Faculty
For far too long, faculty at Maryland's public universities have been left behind when it comes to collective bargaining rights. Almost every other public and state employee in the state of Maryland h...
actionnetwork.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
We are in Annapolis fighting w/ our partners @aft.org, @aaup.org, @aftmaryland.bsky.social, & @afthighered.bsky.social for our rights to collectively bargain.
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
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For too long, faculty at Maryland's public universities have been left behind when it comes to collective bargaining rights.
Yesterday over a dozen faculty packed Annapolis for the hearing of SB6—a bill that will finally give collective bargaining rights to many faculty at MD’s public universities.
Yesterday over a dozen faculty packed Annapolis for the hearing of SB6—a bill that will finally give collective bargaining rights to many faculty at MD’s public universities.
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
For too long, faculty at Maryland's public universities have been left behind when it comes to collective bargaining rights.
Yesterday over a dozen faculty packed Annapolis for the hearing of SB6—a bill that will finally give collective bargaining rights to many faculty at MD’s public universities.
Yesterday over a dozen faculty packed Annapolis for the hearing of SB6—a bill that will finally give collective bargaining rights to many faculty at MD’s public universities.
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Whoops: New Jersey’s special election is a toss-up between a progressive and a moderate who violated the AIPAC party line — while the Israel lobby’s candidate trails in a distant third.
AIPAC Donors Fail to Elect Last-Minute New Jersey House Pick
After a fundraising push from the Israel lobby pitted two moderates against each other, the lobby's pick is poised to lose in New Jersey.
theintercept.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Whoops: New Jersey’s special election is a toss-up between a progressive and a moderate who violated the AIPAC party line — while the Israel lobby’s candidate trails in a distant third.
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Hundreds of faculty from across Maryland submitted testimony for today’s hearing on SB 6, demanding collective bargaining rights for non-tenure track faculty at our public universities. @uam-umd.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Hundreds of faculty from across Maryland submitted testimony for today’s hearing on SB 6, demanding collective bargaining rights for non-tenure track faculty at our public universities. @uam-umd.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social
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"Now Lewis George says that if she’s elected mayor, she’ll set out to make child care universal and affordable, part of a broader plan she’s rolling out to bring down everyday costs for D.C. residents." - @maustermuhle.bsky.social for @51st.news
51st.news/janeese-lewi...
51st.news/janeese-lewi...
Janeese Lewis George wants affordable child care for DC
It’s not free, and her plan faces financial challenges.
51st.news
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
"Now Lewis George says that if she’s elected mayor, she’ll set out to make child care universal and affordable, part of a broader plan she’s rolling out to bring down everyday costs for D.C. residents." - @maustermuhle.bsky.social for @51st.news
51st.news/janeese-lewi...
51st.news/janeese-lewi...
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We were in Annapolis today with our UAM leaders from around the state of Maryland and @aft.org @aftmaryland.bsky.social @aaup.org to fight for our collective bargaining rights!
February 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
We were in Annapolis today with our UAM leaders from around the state of Maryland and @aft.org @aftmaryland.bsky.social @aaup.org to fight for our collective bargaining rights!
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Our Senate Finance Committee hearing on our Collective Bargaining bill is happening now!
Watch live:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZkU...
Watch live:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZkU...
FIN Committee Session, 2/5/2026
YouTube video by MGA - FIN
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Our Senate Finance Committee hearing on our Collective Bargaining bill is happening now!
Watch live:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZkU...
Watch live:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZkU...
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In Annapolis today to fight for faculty collective bargaining rights w/ @aft.org, @aftmaryland.bsky.social, @aaup.org, @afthighered.bsky.social, @local6741.bsky.social!
Join us to tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social the time is now to pass this!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Join us to tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social the time is now to pass this!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
February 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
In Annapolis today to fight for faculty collective bargaining rights w/ @aft.org, @aftmaryland.bsky.social, @aaup.org, @afthighered.bsky.social, @local6741.bsky.social!
Join us to tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social the time is now to pass this!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Join us to tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social the time is now to pass this!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
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We are in Annapolis today w/ @aft.org @aftmaryland.bsky.social @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social to fight for faculty collective bargaining rights!
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty is now!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty is now!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Collective Bargaining Rights for Faculty
For far too long, faculty at Maryland's public universities have been left behind when it comes to collective bargaining rights. Almost every other public and state employee in the state of Maryland h...
actionnetwork.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
We are in Annapolis today w/ @aft.org @aftmaryland.bsky.social @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social to fight for faculty collective bargaining rights!
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty is now!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
Tell @senbillferg.bsky.social & @mddems.bsky.social, the time is now for equal labor rights for faculty is now!
actionnetwork.org/letters/coll...
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The “Colorful Block” in Gaza used to be defined by the laughter of children and the bustle of life. When Ali Skaik returned to this street from his childhood after the ceasefire, he found something unrecognizable. https://bit.ly/4qfkfJ2
The Gaza Street That Refuses to Die
What I saw walking one block in Gaza.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The “Colorful Block” in Gaza used to be defined by the laughter of children and the bustle of life. When Ali Skaik returned to this street from his childhood after the ceasefire, he found something unrecognizable. https://bit.ly/4qfkfJ2
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The Gaza peace plan has divided the Strip into color-coded zones that determine where Palestinians can live and rebuild, and half of Gaza is off-limits indefinitely. I reported on the stalled ceasefire and why phase two might never materialize. @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
A Reckoning for the Stalled Gaza Peace Plan
A meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump may determine whether the agreement advances—or hardens into a permanent order.
www.newyorker.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Gaza peace plan has divided the Strip into color-coded zones that determine where Palestinians can live and rebuild, and half of Gaza is off-limits indefinitely. I reported on the stalled ceasefire and why phase two might never materialize. @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
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Here's just a few of the pieces in our "Day for Gaza" package.
We have @mohamhawish.bsky.social on the hollowness of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza: "What do you call a ceasefire agreement under which people keep dying?"
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
We have @mohamhawish.bsky.social on the hollowness of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza: "What do you call a ceasefire agreement under which people keep dying?"
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
A Ceasefire in Name Only
The language of ceasefire has been repurposed in Gaza: It no longer describes a pause in violence but rather a mechanism for managing it.
www.thenation.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Here's just a few of the pieces in our "Day for Gaza" package.
We have @mohamhawish.bsky.social on the hollowness of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza: "What do you call a ceasefire agreement under which people keep dying?"
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
We have @mohamhawish.bsky.social on the hollowness of the so-called ceasefire in Gaza: "What do you call a ceasefire agreement under which people keep dying?"
www.thenation.com/article/worl...
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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“Faculty are now seeing the AAUP as the only place where their issues, their interests and their jobs are being protected against the legislature and the IU administration.”
— David McDonald, AAUP Indiana University President
@iubaaup.bsky.social
— David McDonald, AAUP Indiana University President
@iubaaup.bsky.social
Why the Indiana University Bloomington’s AAUP chapter’s membership has exploded
IUB holds the country's fourth largest American Association of University Professors chapter.
www.idsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
“Faculty are now seeing the AAUP as the only place where their issues, their interests and their jobs are being protected against the legislature and the IU administration.”
— David McDonald, AAUP Indiana University President
@iubaaup.bsky.social
— David McDonald, AAUP Indiana University President
@iubaaup.bsky.social
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Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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BREAKING: the AAUP and @democracydefendersfund.org filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump admin's “Gold Card” visa program, which unlawfully sells US residency to wealthy individuals while pushing aside scientists, researchers, engineers, and other outstanding professionals.
Read more below👇
Read more below👇
AAUP Files Lawsuit Challenging Gold Card Visa Program as a Pay-to-Play Scheme
The AAUP and a group of immigrant researchers and professionals today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s “Gold Card” visa program, which unlawfully sells US residency to we...
www.aaup.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
BREAKING: the AAUP and @democracydefendersfund.org filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump admin's “Gold Card” visa program, which unlawfully sells US residency to wealthy individuals while pushing aside scientists, researchers, engineers, and other outstanding professionals.
Read more below👇
Read more below👇
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BREAKING: We’re suing to stop Trump’s corrupt & illegal “Gold Card” scheme
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
Lawsuit Argues Trump Gold Card Visa Program Prioritizes Wealth Over Ability
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing to stop Trump’s corrupt & illegal “Gold Card” scheme
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
@democracydefendersfund.org joins @aaup.org & workers to block a pay-to-play visa that flouts the law
This is about the rule of law—the president can't auction U.S. visas to the highest bidder
@nytimes.com 👇 -TN
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Ali is a gorgeous writer, and the stories he returned with from walking this single block are extraordinary. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
February 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Ali is a gorgeous writer, and the stories he returned with from walking this single block are extraordinary. www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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Displacement has become the force that shapes Gaza’s geography. Reading alongside Edward Said, Alaa Alqaisi gives shape to a life now permanently marked with loss.
https://bit.ly/4rtM7KD
https://bit.ly/4rtM7KD
What Edward Said Teaches Us About Gaza
On Palestine and the geography of vanishing.
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Displacement has become the force that shapes Gaza’s geography. Reading alongside Edward Said, Alaa Alqaisi gives shape to a life now permanently marked with loss.
https://bit.ly/4rtM7KD
https://bit.ly/4rtM7KD
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Gaza’s photographers have been forced to capture violence no human should ever witness. What does it mean to repeatedly record a blinded boy or a father mourning his children? Huda Skaik asked eight Gazan photographers to share a photo of significance.
https://bit.ly/4bBF8L6
https://bit.ly/4bBF8L6
What Gaza’s Photographers Have Seen
These pictures are records of a genocidal war, but they are something more, too—they are fragments of Gaza itself
bit.ly
February 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Gaza’s photographers have been forced to capture violence no human should ever witness. What does it mean to repeatedly record a blinded boy or a father mourning his children? Huda Skaik asked eight Gazan photographers to share a photo of significance.
https://bit.ly/4bBF8L6
https://bit.ly/4bBF8L6