Daniela Pila, PhD 🇵🇭🇺🇸
@dpsocio.bsky.social
Siya|she|her | Asst Prof of Sociology, Critical Race Studies @SCSU
| Research: US immigration,🇵🇭s &🇵🇭 🇺🇸s, legal status | IG: drdanielapila | danielapila.com | Founder of Pamana https://pamanallc.com/
| Research: US immigration,🇵🇭s &🇵🇭 🇺🇸s, legal status | IG: drdanielapila | danielapila.com | Founder of Pamana https://pamanallc.com/
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Oh my god y'all I had not seen the rest of the Vanity Fair photos holy shit. Christopher Anderson deserves a medal.
Look at this. He left the LIGHT SWITCHES in the edited photos! These assholes look like their well-meaning mom took a picture of them on their first day in a grown-up job.
Look at this. He left the LIGHT SWITCHES in the edited photos! These assholes look like their well-meaning mom took a picture of them on their first day in a grown-up job.
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Trump’s approval is sliding fast, and it’s completely self-inflicted. Tariffs, deportations, and the One Big Ugly Bill are already backfiring. Tomorrow, Jay Kuo breaks down why recovery before the midterms looks unlikely. And yesterday, Todd Beeton examined the psychology driving MAGA’s politics.
This Week In The Big Picture
It’s not even been a year since Donald Trump took office for the second time, and already Americans are signaling, in poll after poll, that they’re just not that into him.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Trump’s approval is sliding fast, and it’s completely self-inflicted. Tariffs, deportations, and the One Big Ugly Bill are already backfiring. Tomorrow, Jay Kuo breaks down why recovery before the midterms looks unlikely. And yesterday, Todd Beeton examined the psychology driving MAGA’s politics.
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Not many left on the shelves this year
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Not many left on the shelves this year
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HUGE. Judge Xinis grants the writ of habeas corpus and orders that the government "SHALL release [Kilmar] Abrego Garcia from ICE custody immediately."
December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
HUGE. Judge Xinis grants the writ of habeas corpus and orders that the government "SHALL release [Kilmar] Abrego Garcia from ICE custody immediately."
It is 2025. Why are people doing video calls in public spaces without headphones??? I would be mortified. The entitlement, ugh.
December 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It is 2025. Why are people doing video calls in public spaces without headphones??? I would be mortified. The entitlement, ugh.
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In 1972, the Nixon administration attempted to deport popular British musician John Lennon from the US.
Lennon was an outspoken critic of Nixon & the Vietnam War.
Lennon & atty Leon Wildes challenged his deportation & won.
Lennon received his green card in 1976.
Ch. 6 of "Threat of Dissent" 🗃️
Lennon was an outspoken critic of Nixon & the Vietnam War.
Lennon & atty Leon Wildes challenged his deportation & won.
Lennon received his green card in 1976.
Ch. 6 of "Threat of Dissent" 🗃️
December 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The current Supreme Court has forfeited all legitimacy.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Democrats (and everyone) need to address that reality.
John Roberts > Roger Taney.
Court needs to expand. And have fixed terms—like *every* other supreme court in developed world. And have ethics rules, like all normal organizations.
Dystopian timeline we are in.
The Supreme Court will decide whether
Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the
Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship.
apnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Dystopian timeline we are in.
I spoke to a full professor about my job offer negotiations. They were shocked that I negotiated at all and wasn't just grateful for the opportunity.
Bringing this back: that time on the eve of the pandemic I turned down a truly terrible job offer!
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
What About The Bad Job Offers?
After finishing a doctoral program, the goal for many has always been a tenure-track job offer. But what about really terrible offers?
contingentmagazine.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I spoke to a full professor about my job offer negotiations. They were shocked that I negotiated at all and wasn't just grateful for the opportunity.
~Reunited and it feels so good 😍 @drcaromaldo.blacksky.app
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
~Reunited and it feels so good 😍 @drcaromaldo.blacksky.app
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Immigration enforcement is usually thought of as a federal issue, but ICE's work is intertwined with state law in a number of ways. @aliciabannon.bsky.social examines recent state litigation WI, NY, and CA that will shape the relationship between ICE and the states & localities in which it operates.
State Challenges to Immigration Enforcement Practices
Recent lawsuits in Wisconsin, New York, and California explore questions about the role of state law in federal immigration enforcement.
statecourtreport.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Immigration enforcement is usually thought of as a federal issue, but ICE's work is intertwined with state law in a number of ways. @aliciabannon.bsky.social examines recent state litigation WI, NY, and CA that will shape the relationship between ICE and the states & localities in which it operates.
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Most people in the U.S. immigration court system lack legal representation
Yet research shows that legal advice improves due process, fair outcomes and courtroom efficiency
Our issue brief outlines ways for NGOs & others to expand access to representation
🔗 Read: bit.ly/immig-courts
Yet research shows that legal advice improves due process, fair outcomes and courtroom efficiency
Our issue brief outlines ways for NGOs & others to expand access to representation
🔗 Read: bit.ly/immig-courts
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Most people in the U.S. immigration court system lack legal representation
Yet research shows that legal advice improves due process, fair outcomes and courtroom efficiency
Our issue brief outlines ways for NGOs & others to expand access to representation
🔗 Read: bit.ly/immig-courts
Yet research shows that legal advice improves due process, fair outcomes and courtroom efficiency
Our issue brief outlines ways for NGOs & others to expand access to representation
🔗 Read: bit.ly/immig-courts
I understand the financial need to graduate in 4 years...but I see so many students who take 5-6 classes, work multiple jobs (to afford said classes), and have familial responsibilities. Of course its going to be difficult to manage the time and the work.
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I understand the financial need to graduate in 4 years...but I see so many students who take 5-6 classes, work multiple jobs (to afford said classes), and have familial responsibilities. Of course its going to be difficult to manage the time and the work.
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this great article by @debtcollective.bsky.social lays out really clearly what's been on my mind all day: everybody better get real familiar with municipal finance real quick
www.inthered.org/p/zohran-won...
www.inthered.org/p/zohran-won...
Zohran Won Main Street—Now He Must Face Wall Street
Mamdani will face a looming threat to his progressive agenda: debt
www.inthered.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
this great article by @debtcollective.bsky.social lays out really clearly what's been on my mind all day: everybody better get real familiar with municipal finance real quick
www.inthered.org/p/zohran-won...
www.inthered.org/p/zohran-won...
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Democrats Dominate First Major Elections of Trump’s Second Term
Democrats Dominate First Major Elections of Trump's Second Term
Mamdani's victory comes as Democrats posted big wins across the country on Election Day. In California, voters approved a new congressional map that could help Democrats pick up five additional seats in Congress, in a move to counter Texas's redistricting effort to gain five House seats.
www.democracynow.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Democrats Dominate First Major Elections of Trump’s Second Term
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Zohran Mamdani has made history—New York City has elected its first Muslim, socialist mayor.
@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social reflects on what this moment means for working-class New Yorkers, for Muslims, and for the city itself.
@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social reflects on what this moment means for working-class New Yorkers, for Muslims, and for the city itself.
Zohran Mamdani Wins and It Is a Celebration of My New York
Mamdani will be New York City's first Muslim, socialist mayor. But his victory does—and should—mean much more.
inthesetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Zohran Mamdani has made history—New York City has elected its first Muslim, socialist mayor.
@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social reflects on what this moment means for working-class New Yorkers, for Muslims, and for the city itself.
@emanabdelhadi.bsky.social reflects on what this moment means for working-class New Yorkers, for Muslims, and for the city itself.
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I don't see a lot of people talking about this, so I want to highlight something GOOD
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish Calls on Billionaires to Support People in Need: 'No Hate, But Give Your Money Away'
Billie Eilish donates $11.5 million from 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' tour to charity and calls on billionaires to support people in need during hard times.
www.rollingstone.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I don't see a lot of people talking about this, so I want to highlight something GOOD
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Billie Eilish stood in a room full of billionaires and said "you're billionaires... Why?"
She donated 11.5 MILLION DOLLARS to food equity and climate orgs, which Stephen Colbert announced to said billionaires.
Citing ChatGPT during a wedding speech makes my skin crawl. Yikes, don't waste your precious speech times with that BS.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Citing ChatGPT during a wedding speech makes my skin crawl. Yikes, don't waste your precious speech times with that BS.
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Kristi Noem is flat-out lying when she claims no U.S. citizen has been arrested in her violent crackdown. Do a web search on “immigration citizen arrested” and you’ll see. Here’s one of the many documented reports we found.
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Kristi Noem is flat-out lying when she claims no U.S. citizen has been arrested in her violent crackdown. Do a web search on “immigration citizen arrested” and you’ll see. Here’s one of the many documented reports we found.
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Autumn in New York 🎶 #NewYorkCity #FridayPhoto 🗃️📷📸
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Autumn in New York 🎶 #NewYorkCity #FridayPhoto 🗃️📷📸
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It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.
October 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Can't tell if this dread and anxiety are from politics, the exhaustion of US parenting, middle-of-the-semester scaries, missing promised writing deadlines, or from trying to keep my sanity through this all 🫠
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Can't tell if this dread and anxiety are from politics, the exhaustion of US parenting, middle-of-the-semester scaries, missing promised writing deadlines, or from trying to keep my sanity through this all 🫠
My non-white friends' conversations this weekend. Talking about how terrifying it is to be seen as a "fuuhreignnerrr" in 2025.
This is why the inflatable costumes works so well -- it works the same way calling them "weird" or "creepy" did. It disrupts their narrative, and makes them seem pathetic rather than cool-and-cruel.
You need to see this:
“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My non-white friends' conversations this weekend. Talking about how terrifying it is to be seen as a "fuuhreignnerrr" in 2025.
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his summer, I went to Panama and met Jharana, a 33-year-old from Nepal who had been deported there in a group of 300 others — the 1st group to be sent to a third country. I wrote about what happened to her and others over the year for
@nymag.com -->
nymag.com/intelligence...
@nymag.com -->
nymag.com/intelligence...
What Happened to The Migrants The U.S. Dumped In Panama?
Nearly 300 people were sent to a country they’d never lived in. The journey didn’t end there.
nymag.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
his summer, I went to Panama and met Jharana, a 33-year-old from Nepal who had been deported there in a group of 300 others — the 1st group to be sent to a third country. I wrote about what happened to her and others over the year for
@nymag.com -->
nymag.com/intelligence...
@nymag.com -->
nymag.com/intelligence...