Prof Legel
@proflegel.bsky.social
“Tells stories with a know-it-all attitude.”
Dad. Husband. Artist. Writer. Union organizer.
College professor in a red state who served as local union (NEA) pres & fac sen pres. Research’s worker training.
Opinions are obviously my own.
Go Cubs!
Dad. Husband. Artist. Writer. Union organizer.
College professor in a red state who served as local union (NEA) pres & fac sen pres. Research’s worker training.
Opinions are obviously my own.
Go Cubs!
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This is your December reminder that it's absolutely acceptable to try and get to a set annual book goal by cramming in as many novellas and cookbooks as you can find before Christmas swallows you up! #booksky 💙📚
December 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is your December reminder that it's absolutely acceptable to try and get to a set annual book goal by cramming in as many novellas and cookbooks as you can find before Christmas swallows you up! #booksky 💙📚
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Devastating. Trump admin selling off historic public art to the highest bidder. "It is a tragic irony that murals meant to represent the contract between the government and its citizens would be sold to the highest bidder rather than preserved for posterity." www.alternet.org/trump-destro...
Trump admin selling off historic public art to the highest bidder
Painted figures haunt an empty building. A boy leaning on a pair of crutches. A father and son wandering a barren railroad track. A nuclear family at a picnic table. These poignant scenes were painted...
www.alternet.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Devastating. Trump admin selling off historic public art to the highest bidder. "It is a tragic irony that murals meant to represent the contract between the government and its citizens would be sold to the highest bidder rather than preserved for posterity." www.alternet.org/trump-destro...
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Exploring Using a Graphic Novel for Mental Health Awareness With Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students
#GraphicMedicine
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182864/
#GraphicMedicine
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182864/
Exploring Using a Graphic Novel for Mental Health Awareness With Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students - PubMed
Mental health is a concern on college campuses across the United States, including at Gallaudet University, a university for deaf and hard of hearing students. In order to reduce the burden on counseling centers, college administrators need to consider cross-campus strategic efforts to provide menta …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Exploring Using a Graphic Novel for Mental Health Awareness With Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students
#GraphicMedicine
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182864/
#GraphicMedicine
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41182864/
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18 year old has his redistricting map accepted as better than a court appointed 'special master'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A teenager redrew the Alabama voting map – and it’s now state law
Daniel DiDonato, 18, drafted new state senate districts at home on free software – and a judge picked his map ahead of professionals’ efforts to remedy voting rights violations
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:50 AM
18 year old has his redistricting map accepted as better than a court appointed 'special master'
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Absolute debasement of academic standards
*student submits opinion in psych class
*gets bad grade
*instructor says she can make whatever arguments she wants but must draw on empirical sources
*student & Turning Point says her religious freedom & first amendment rights violated
*professor suspended
*student submits opinion in psych class
*gets bad grade
*instructor says she can make whatever arguments she wants but must draw on empirical sources
*student & Turning Point says her religious freedom & first amendment rights violated
*professor suspended
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
November 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Absolute debasement of academic standards
*student submits opinion in psych class
*gets bad grade
*instructor says she can make whatever arguments she wants but must draw on empirical sources
*student & Turning Point says her religious freedom & first amendment rights violated
*professor suspended
*student submits opinion in psych class
*gets bad grade
*instructor says she can make whatever arguments she wants but must draw on empirical sources
*student & Turning Point says her religious freedom & first amendment rights violated
*professor suspended
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Russia’s Gen Z Uprising Might Accomplish What the West Can’t
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
Russia’s Gen Z Uprising Might Accomplish What the West Can’t
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Russia’s Gen Z Uprising Might Accomplish What the West Can’t
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
A new generation of dissident artists is inspiring a wave of solidarity against Putin’s war—recalling the Soviet people who ultimately defeated the Soviet Union.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/r...
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Texas Man Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison for Transporting Constitutionally Protected Pamphlets
The government treats anarchist zines as evidence of terrorism. reason.com/2025/11/26/t...
The government treats anarchist zines as evidence of terrorism. reason.com/2025/11/26/t...
Texas man faces up to 40 years in prison for transporting constitutionally protected pamphlets
A man in Texas faces up to 40 years in prison for transporting constitutionally protected zines and pamphlets.
reason.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Texas Man Faces Up to 40 Years in Prison for Transporting Constitutionally Protected Pamphlets
The government treats anarchist zines as evidence of terrorism. reason.com/2025/11/26/t...
The government treats anarchist zines as evidence of terrorism. reason.com/2025/11/26/t...
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i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
I work in education. At best I think gamification is, problematic. When read in my sarcastic voice, I love how this sums up my feelings about gamification of the curriculum. :P
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I work in education. At best I think gamification is, problematic. When read in my sarcastic voice, I love how this sums up my feelings about gamification of the curriculum. :P
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"The circle is the synthesis of the greatest oppositions. It combines the concentric and the eccentric in a single form and in equilibrium. Of the three primary forms, it points most clearly to the fourth dimension."
- W.Kandinsky -
🖼️ : "Circles in a Circle", 1923, oil on canvas
#Quotes #Art
- W.Kandinsky -
🖼️ : "Circles in a Circle", 1923, oil on canvas
#Quotes #Art
November 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A very good boy! 🐾🐕😍
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
An amazing c. 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian dog carved from ivory. This leaping dog opens and closes its mouth as if barking by using a lever below its chest.
The Met 📷 by me
#Archaeology
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Behold, The First (painted version March 2020) #art #artistsofbluesky #contemporaryart #modernart #inkpainting #pastel #abstract #abstractart #artlover #mixedmedia #graphite #oilpainting #painting #artwork #panelpainting #outsiderart #expressionism #abstractexpressionism
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Behold, The First (painted version March 2020) #art #artistsofbluesky #contemporaryart #modernart #inkpainting #pastel #abstract #abstractart #artlover #mixedmedia #graphite #oilpainting #painting #artwork #panelpainting #outsiderart #expressionism #abstractexpressionism
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I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I want A.I. to do my admin and laundry while I write and illustrate books. I don't want A.I. to write and illustrate books while I do my admin and laundry.
Not only am I a parent, I teach in a tech based discipline. Ban the fucking laptops, cellphones, and tablets from K12. Period.
Opinion | The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Not only am I a parent, I teach in a tech based discipline. Ban the fucking laptops, cellphones, and tablets from K12. Period.
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Pioneering U.S. Street Photography, With Vienna in the Background
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I learned a long time ago to keep a just in case Aurora Borealis assignment tucked away if the opportunity comes up for my photography students.
It's exciting to see my students' work start to trickle in now. Those who were able to do it the last couple of nights are thrilled with the results. :)
It's exciting to see my students' work start to trickle in now. Those who were able to do it the last couple of nights are thrilled with the results. :)
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I learned a long time ago to keep a just in case Aurora Borealis assignment tucked away if the opportunity comes up for my photography students.
It's exciting to see my students' work start to trickle in now. Those who were able to do it the last couple of nights are thrilled with the results. :)
It's exciting to see my students' work start to trickle in now. Those who were able to do it the last couple of nights are thrilled with the results. :)
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Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Experts Say Blue States Can Stop Paying Federal Taxes. There’s Precedent
If we could use nullification for people to get high, why can’t we use it to protect human rights and stop fascism?
medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Soft secession
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
Legislation creates a Federal Tax Escrow Account in the state treasury. Instead of employers forwarding collected federal taxes to Washington, they send them to the state. The state holds the money in escrow. A legislative panel reviews federal spending for constitutional compliance.
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.