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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · 28d

The catch-22 of being told to: (1) Scrub your syllabi/program of DEI terminology so it doesn't get flagged, but also (2) Don't teach about content that wasn't advertised as part of the course. Then get fired either way.

Dr. Katja Thieme (she/they) @katjathieme.bsky.social · 29d

“Texas A&M President Mark
Welsh was heard saying in a phone call with the student that the university would review the children’s literature course, adding that ‘there’s not a problem‘ teaching LGBT literature as long as the university clearly states that it will be part of a class.”

Dark world.

Dan Hirschman @asociologist.bsky.social · 29d

Texas A&M’s President just removed a dean and department head from their positions after they supported a professor whose lesson on gender was challenged by a student. www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...

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Chanea Bond @heymrsbond.com · Sep 7

Gone are the days of expecting the government to do its job to protect public health, so a small way we can enact the values of justice and love in our every day lives is to mask up if you're feeling sick.

It's how you say "I care about others" in a world devoid of compassion.

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Sep 7

All of this!!!

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re absolutely elated to release the inaugural issue of Racial Justice in Multilingual Education! All open-access, peer-reviewed, with authors who put so much heart into their work and their words. Enjoy! @rjme-journal.bsky.social

www.rjme.org

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Aug 15

TRUTH!

Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Aug 13

Promoted with Tenure! It’s definitely an inflection point, and I’m grateful to share this milestone with friends & colleagues who supported us though so much along the way. It’s a strange time to be in academia (to say the least), but here’s to keeping up the fight as ever, as always.

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jul 31

So the difference between an "Antisemitism training" and the *DEI EFFORTS THEY'RE BANNING* is what again?

Michael W. Kraus @mwkraus.bsky.social · Jul 30

"Introducing the (antisemitism) training has not helped Northwestern’s relationship with the Trump administration. Even after implementing it, the administration cut $790m in research funding. Trump is now trying to extract further concessions."

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Antisemitism training designed by pro-Israel groups is becoming compulsory at US colleges. What’s in it?

Training asks students to attribute the statement ‘every time I read Hitler, I fall in love’ to an ‘anti-Israel activist’

www.theguardian.com

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Ashley R Moore @ashleyrmoore.bsky.social · Jul 31

"No concession will ever be enough." A very slow lesson for so many institutions and orgs.

Nelson Flores @nelsonlflores.bsky.social · Jul 31

Universities are rushing to eliminate the terms diversity, equity and inclusion from all programming while forcing students to sit through pro-Israel propaganda and are still being attacked by the Trump administration. No concession will ever be enough.

Michael W. Kraus @mwkraus.bsky.social · Jul 30

"Introducing the (antisemitism) training has not helped Northwestern’s relationship with the Trump administration. Even after implementing it, the administration cut $790m in research funding. Trump is now trying to extract further concessions."

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jul 25

"It may feel like resistance is futile and that the fascist takeover of our institutions is inevitable. But that is what fascists always want you to believe. And it has never been true.... So, what can we do now to resist the fascist takeover of our institutions?"

Nelson Flores @nelsonlflores.bsky.social · Jul 24

In my latest blog post I lay out some things we as faculty can do to ensure that higher education remains an incubator that prepares future generations for a multiracial democracy as opposed to an incubator for Trump's fascist agenda. Check it out!
educationallinguist.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/a...

As Universities Cede to Fascism, Faculty Must Refuse to Follow

Once upon a time, universities sought to be spaces where critical thought was championed, diversity was celebrated, and academic freedom was valued. Since the Civil Rights Movement, many universiti…

educationallinguist.wordpress.com

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 28

They are coming after your centrist leaders who attempted to compromise next.

www.vpm.org/news/2025-06...

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns under pressure from Trump DOJ

The Justice Department has been investigating UVA over its diversity practices.

www.vpm.org

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks so much Jon - big shoes to fill! ☺️

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 12

For those in the academic grant grind, this was my 5th time applying after 4 previous rejections. I’m really grateful for friends and colleagues who pushed me to hone the work and re-apply each time. Pumped to make this happen!

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 12

I’m equal parts honored and mind-blown to be one of this year’s NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellows! So many folks I admire have been part of this program and I’m really amped for the projects the fellowship is supporting this year.

naeducation.org/current-naed...

Current NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellows - National Academy of Education

naeducation.org

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 11

This absolutely tracks. We even TELL providers to call me first (as I have the more flexible workday), but "call mom" is still 100% the default.

Olga Stoddard @olgastoddard.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thrilled to have found such a fantastic home @qjeharvard.bsky.social for this paper with @laurakgee.bsky.social & @kbuzard7.bsky.social

tinyurl.com/5xkefck4

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 10

Awesome! So many congrats Mandie!

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 7

And rude that it’s an APP. Wheres the button that I can nerdily pin on my backpack??

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thanks for starting this Andy!

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 22

"They’re being propelled by hostile political forces bearing down on them because of who they are, what they believe, or for their medical needs.... Such is the tide of coerced dislocation, in the land of the free."

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety

Americans have often moved between states for opportunities. Now they’re being forced to uproot themselves to escape hostile forces under Trump

www.theguardian.com

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p.m. newlove @petenewlove.bsky.social · May 21

real punk adapts to the times

Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · May 20

And in an unexpected twist, it turns out the most punk rock things of all are supporting public broadcasting and patronizing your local library and not cheating on your homework with AI

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 9

I somehow managed to end up with four due THIS WEEK. I’m gonna have to join you on the “no” train 🚂

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 3

Rockstars!

UVA School of Education and Human Development @uvaehd.bsky.social · May 2

Earlier this week, we were thrilled to welcome 108 graduating students into the teaching profession during our annual Teacher Education Pinning Ceremony! Now in its third year, the event honors and celebrates teacher education graduates. ow.ly/isWs50VMggi

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 2

Thank you friend 🙂❤️

Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 2

We know our world has never made “difference” easy. But we’ll keep following this duo’s wobbly lead, mostly because they’re unstoppable, but also because they show us how a world where they can thrive makes a pretty great place for everyone. So here’s to everyone out there building that world. 🌎❤️

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 2

Today marks ONE YEAR home with our bold, beautiful (and bonkers) twins. Not going to lie – it’s been HARD. Less “take your kids home from the NICU” and more “take the NICU home with you.” But we're grateful to those who’ve worked to enter our world. You have made this bearable, and even beautiful.

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Chris Chang-Bacon @chrischangbacon.bsky.social · May 2

In my high school basement-band, we always said our goal was to have a this-band-sucks website about us because that's how you know you've made it 😆

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