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Kendra Preston Leonard (she/her) @kleonardphd.bsky.social · 22h

MS magazine and @karlajstrand.com have the October round-up of books here: msmagazine.com/2025/10/07/b...

October 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us

The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in October 2025.

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Duke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 4h

Pleased to see Nnenna Freelon's "Beneath the Skin of Sorrow" and Robyn Maynard's @policingblack.bsky.social "Policing Black Lives" on @msmagazine.com's list of October books, by @karlajstrand.com: msmagazine.com/2025/10/07/b...

October 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us

The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in October 2025.

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 16h

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat.

For the crime of … complaining about government policy.

Core 1A speech.

With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 18h

Here’s video of the incident

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 10d

ICYMI My September Reads for the Rest of Us is live @msmagazine.com with 25 of my and Violet’s fave books releasing this month.

Feat new books by @theferocity.bsky.social @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social @nikitagill.bsky.social @tinamakereti.bsky.social @melissamichelson.bsky.social

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University of Texas Press @utexaspress.bsky.social · 28d

It's a joy to see Seth Neblett's MOTHERSHIP CONNECTED: THE WOMEN OF PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC included among this month's "Reads for the Rest of Us" at @msmagazine.com!

"Seth Neblett has compiled an unbelievable archive full of strength, humor, tea, shade and yes, funk."
msmagazine.com/2025/09/03/b...

September 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us

The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in September 2025.

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WisCon on Bluesky @wiscon.bsky.social · 16d

Curious about WisCon 2026?

Visit wiscon.net to learn about programming, accessibility, volunteering, and our rich history as the world’s longest-running feminist science fiction convention.

Purple background with chalk-drawn light bulb and rocket above a wavy watercolor rainbow. Text: Curious about WisCon 2026? Visit www.wiscon.net to learn about programming, accessibility, volunteering, and our rich history as the world’s longest-running feminist science fiction convention.

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Eman Abdelhadi @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social · 12d

“It is our duty to fight for our freedom.
It is our duty to win.
We must love each other and support each other.
We have nothing to lose but our chains.”

Assata Shakur, rest in power.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 15d

Heeeeyyyyy so Doe 174 just spewed a whole lotta bullshit but don’t let it distract you. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. That other stuff is all wrong and lies because he’s an idiot. Kthx

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 17d

Someone has to know who that small dicked short little white man is. Get to it, internet antifa!

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 18d

A woman protesting outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, was brutally assaulted by goons who used mace and sting balls on her.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 18d

New in the newsletter.
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Random Thoughts for a Rainy Saturday Morning

After a week of COVID, I am salty and antsy to get moving and try something new. What good trouble can I get into?

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 18d

@repgwenmoore.bsky.social Thank you for voting NO on HRes 719!! Appreciative of your consistent leadership.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 18d

@pocan.house.gov why vote present on HRes 719?? Why not NO with your whole chest??

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 18d

Watching The Manchurian Candidate at this time is wild.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 19d

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I am an antifascist.

YouTube video by HasanAbi

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 22d

Are you keeping score? I am.
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6 More Faculty, Staff Removed for Kirk Comments

Republican politicians and other conservatives are calling for employees, including those in higher ed, to be terminated for their social media posts about Kirk's killing.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 22d

Fellow white people need to look up Trey Reed and Cory Zukatis and then get back to me with your outrage about “political violence.”

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 25d

It was excellent and you did a wonderful job!

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 25d

“It’s shocking … did you consider not complying with this request?” Butler said.

UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move

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UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move

Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · 27d

I'm excited to head to LA to attend and present at the @msmagazine.com Archive Launch and Workshop!

It'll be livestreamed, so check it out: www.msintheclassroom.com/ms-archive-w...

Ms. Archive Workshop – Ms. Classroom

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Kendra Preston Leonard (she/her) @kleonardphd.bsky.social · Sep 5

@karlajstrand.com has September's Ms Magazine reads up! I can personally recommend Angeline Boulley's Sisters in the Wind & Mariana Enriquez's Somebody Is Walking on Your Grave: My Cemetery Journeys msmagazine.com/2025/09/03/b...

September 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us

The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in September 2025.

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Heather J. "Witchy" Wood🧙‍♀️ @rollwithheather.bsky.social · Sep 5

September Reads @msmagazine.com from @karlajstrand.com and Violet Pandya #BookSky 💜📚
msmagazine.com/2025/09/03/b...

September 2025 Reads for the Rest of Us

The best feminist books written by women, Black, brown, AAPI, LGBTQ, Native, disabled, trans, nonbinary writers in September 2025.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · Sep 2

Ofc we all are hoping for inevitable health news today, but don’t get distracted! The Epstein survivors’ presser is tomorrow; the timing isn’t a coincidence. RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES.

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Karla J. Strand @karlajstrand.com · Aug 27

“Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now,” Frey said. “These kids were literally praying.”

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A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

Authorities say a shooter opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Minneapolis Catholic church and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school.

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