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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 22h

One things about me: if you put me in a group chat with more than four (4) people, I will not respond.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 3d

I actually had a very similar discussion in my CCS grad seminar this week. We were reading Conquergood and we situated performance as strain of theory typically outside of CCS. And then we really sat with the question of why 👀

jess rauchberg @jessrauchberg.bsky.social · 4d

I do think there's a difference between critical/cultural analysis and critical/cultural studies (the latter is imbued in American rhetorical studies)

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 8d

My department is hiring for a new chair! A really great chance for someone to come and boss me around. Plz.

Please share widely, not on the committee, happy to answer questions.

Associate or Full Professor; Chairperson of Department of Communication Studies

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

towson.taleo.net

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Chantal James @chantalalive.blacksky.app · 12d

Assata died as an elder, living in freedom, not a captive. That's the beauty.

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 12d

A former student of mine (like 5+ years!) messaged me on grindr to invite me to the Bread and Puppet show in town because they are a company member now.

I’ve never been so proud of any interaction as an educator. Ever.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 13d

One of the simplest ways to organize is to GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS. What are their names, how many people live there, where do they go for work, do they have an needs. You need no organization or resources to help you with this. Just speak to your neighbors.

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Ordinary Notes @hystericalblkns.bsky.social · 20d

If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.

The new TOC from academia dot edu.

By creating an Account with Academia.edu, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable license, permission, and consent for Academia.edu to use your Member Content and your personal information (including, but not limited to, your name, voice, signature, photograph, likeness, city, institutional affiliations, citations, mentions, publications, and areas of interest) in any manner, including for the purpose of advertising, selling, or soliciting the use or purchase of Academia.edu's Services.

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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 25d

I wrote my own Charlie Kirk obituary, and about valuing truth over manners: www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning

The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn't a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division

www.thenation.com

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 27d

He was a violent white nationalist. That’s all.

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Insurgent Thought @insurgentthought.bsky.social · 27d

Charlie Kirk’s death will be used as a “turning point” of no return to incite violence. The “they versus us” rhetoric is already in full swing. Prepare yourselves and organize to defend your communities.

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · 28d

Literally taking a page out of the nazi playbook. Teach to the fascist regime or be removed.

This is the time to double down on critical/cultural work, do not be lulled in to compliance via fear.

Philip N Cohen @philipncohen.com · 29d

Student, to professor: "I'm not entirely sure this is legal to be teaching, because according to our president there's only two genders... and I don't want to promote something that is against our president's laws as well as against my religious beliefs" www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...

A&M Dean removed following student complaints over curriculum

The Department of Justice has also acknowledged the situation and said it would be investigating.

www.kbtx.com

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Dr. Johnathan Flowers, Blade Wielding Bisexual (Lordean arc) @shengokai.blacksky.app · Sep 23

Fuck tenure, I want revenge.

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YourAnonRiots 🐈️🏴🇵🇸🇲🇲🦋 @youranonriots.bsky.social · Sep 3

44 countries are sailing to Gaza.
I have faith and confidence that the whole world will sail to Gaza.
#GlobalSumudFlotilla
#GlobalMovementToGaza
#FreePalestine

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Sep 1

they should project this and play it at the bar, homos would dance all night to it no doubt.

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 31

Yes; let it be true as soon as can be. The nation state will be but a genocidal blip in our collective history. Children will learn for centuries of their crimes in history text books.

Hend Amry @libyaliberty.bsky.social · Aug 31

Israel is finished.

It might not look like it, you might think they’re winning, but what you’re seeing is the country setting up the conditions for its own downfall.

Israel is finished.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 28

And for any reason you need access, DM me and I'll be happy to send you a PDF copy!

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 28

Delighted to be an author on this new piece to consider some new possibilities for intercultural work! Plus its super homosexual. Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Title page for the article The Space of In-Betweenness: Engaging Incommensurability as an Intercultural Heuristic

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 27

still running a fever, the provider at the urgent care said “you do look unwell” and then confirmed I have a viral infection that is not Covid.

and now the power is out.

worst start to the academic year ever?

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 26

been running a fever for essentially the past 24 hours. ominous start to the term.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 26

Had a decent first day of class with students ready to think critically about gender and shit.

Now I’m running a fever and am freezing in my own home in the middle of summer. You really can’t have everything.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Aug 26

There are lots of rumors flying around about what might happen to COVID vaccine access, but please note we still do not have any official news yet.

While we wait, there are things you can do:
1️⃣ Wear a mask to prevent COVID transmission
2️⃣ Push your elected officials to speak up about vaccine access

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 26

been running a fever for essentially the past 24 hours. ominous start to the term.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 26

Had a decent first day of class with students ready to think critically about gender and shit.

Now I’m running a fever and am freezing in my own home in the middle of summer. You really can’t have everything.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 26

Had a decent first day of class with students ready to think critically about gender and shit.

Now I’m running a fever and am freezing in my own home in the middle of summer. You really can’t have everything.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 24

Sunday evening before the new term. Dreading the conditions we are laboring under. My flame is out before it even had a chance to burn. But I'll show up to teach and learn about radical ways to reorganize society for any student who wants to join me. Open invitation.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · Aug 24

People outside of the U.S. see the country clearer than most of the people in the country. And all I hear from comrades in other countries is: "Are you all aware that you are living under a fascist government already?"

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Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 23

Actually, nation states do not have rights.

Michael Tristano Jr. @mtrist2.bsky.social · Aug 22

"You're more of a word search than a cross word." - my partner