Karen Attiah
@karenattiah.bsky.social
Fighter. Neo-Swoletariat.
Ex-Washington Post.
Substack: https://substack.com/@karenattiah?r=2bz6j&utm_medium=ios
Rogue Radical Professor: @resistanceschool.bsky.social
Ex-Washington Post.
Substack: https://substack.com/@karenattiah?r=2bz6j&utm_medium=ios
Rogue Radical Professor: @resistanceschool.bsky.social
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This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
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@npr it’s not a principle. It is a constitutional guarantee.
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration. n.pr/48E1oko
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments in birthright citizenship challenge
The Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether to uphold the longstanding principle that grants citizenship to the children of non-citizens born in the U.S., following a legal challenge by the Trump administration.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@npr it’s not a principle. It is a constitutional guarantee.
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This is an all-time great, world historic level of ass kissing from FIFA. What an embarrassing body.
The logical end of a project based on fictional victimhood that has spent considerable time complaining about participation trophies in sports.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
US president receives new Fifa honour as scrutiny grows over Infantino’s political alliances and Trump’s disputed record on global conflicts
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This is an all-time great, world historic level of ass kissing from FIFA. What an embarrassing body.
I'm still recovering from the highs of this panel. And so grateful for everyone who came out.
Standing room only. We laughed. We cursed. We (*ahem* I ) nearly cried.
For everyone who has supported me and @resistanceschool.bsky.social, thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. More soon.
Standing room only. We laughed. We cursed. We (*ahem* I ) nearly cried.
For everyone who has supported me and @resistanceschool.bsky.social, thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. More soon.
DC! Tonight at 6:00 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Pivoting to the People: Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma | Busboys and Poets
Join Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma for a panel conversation about the need to build platforms that serve the masses when institutions refuse or fail to do so. Speakers Meh...
www.busboysandpoets.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I'm still recovering from the highs of this panel. And so grateful for everyone who came out.
Standing room only. We laughed. We cursed. We (*ahem* I ) nearly cried.
For everyone who has supported me and @resistanceschool.bsky.social, thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. More soon.
Standing room only. We laughed. We cursed. We (*ahem* I ) nearly cried.
For everyone who has supported me and @resistanceschool.bsky.social, thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. More soon.
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this looks like the most bluesky thing to ever happen
DC! Tonight at 6:00 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Pivoting to the People: Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma | Busboys and Poets
Join Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma for a panel conversation about the need to build platforms that serve the masses when institutions refuse or fail to do so. Speakers Meh...
www.busboysandpoets.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
this looks like the most bluesky thing to ever happen
*emerges from the snowy shadows*
December 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
*emerges from the snowy shadows*
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Gonna hop on the treadmill, tune into the webcast, and expand my mind with @karenattiah.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social .
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Gonna hop on the treadmill, tune into the webcast, and expand my mind with @karenattiah.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social .
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Fun and f*ck you energy with @karenattiah.bsky.social
@resistanceschool.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/dGvsCVV...
So many things I did not know. First off Woodrow Wilson was a racist. And that was from the first readings for Race Media and International Affairs
#ResistanceStudySeries
#WeMove
@resistanceschool.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/dGvsCVV...
So many things I did not know. First off Woodrow Wilson was a racist. And that was from the first readings for Race Media and International Affairs
#ResistanceStudySeries
#WeMove
December 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Fun and f*ck you energy with @karenattiah.bsky.social
@resistanceschool.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/dGvsCVV...
So many things I did not know. First off Woodrow Wilson was a racist. And that was from the first readings for Race Media and International Affairs
#ResistanceStudySeries
#WeMove
@resistanceschool.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/dGvsCVV...
So many things I did not know. First off Woodrow Wilson was a racist. And that was from the first readings for Race Media and International Affairs
#ResistanceStudySeries
#WeMove
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I actually got my old ass out of suburbia for this and it was inspiring and funny and wonderful ✊💛
DC! Tonight at 6:00 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Pivoting to the People: Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma | Busboys and Poets
Join Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma for a panel conversation about the need to build platforms that serve the masses when institutions refuse or fail to do so. Speakers Meh...
www.busboysandpoets.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I actually got my old ass out of suburbia for this and it was inspiring and funny and wonderful ✊💛
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hearing @karenattiah.bsky.social speak in person about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi drove some emotional truths home that can, simply put, never be conveyed online or via video or even through my beloved written word.
go see people.
speak with them.
listen to them.
*exist* in *community*.
go see people.
speak with them.
listen to them.
*exist* in *community*.
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
hearing @karenattiah.bsky.social speak in person about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi drove some emotional truths home that can, simply put, never be conveyed online or via video or even through my beloved written word.
go see people.
speak with them.
listen to them.
*exist* in *community*.
go see people.
speak with them.
listen to them.
*exist* in *community*.
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Still on a high from last night's @resistanceschool.bsky.social panel at Busboys and Poets in DC.
And whoever said don't meet your heroes would take it back if they met @karenattiah.bsky.social because she's dope as hell. What a joy it was to be in her presence.
#WeMove 🙌🏽
And whoever said don't meet your heroes would take it back if they met @karenattiah.bsky.social because she's dope as hell. What a joy it was to be in her presence.
#WeMove 🙌🏽
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Still on a high from last night's @resistanceschool.bsky.social panel at Busboys and Poets in DC.
And whoever said don't meet your heroes would take it back if they met @karenattiah.bsky.social because she's dope as hell. What a joy it was to be in her presence.
#WeMove 🙌🏽
And whoever said don't meet your heroes would take it back if they met @karenattiah.bsky.social because she's dope as hell. What a joy it was to be in her presence.
#WeMove 🙌🏽
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One take-away of this interesting thread on the leftist opposition in the early Turkish Republic is the importance of the press. I wish I could have been at Busboys & Poets to hear @mehdirhasan.bsky.social & @karenattiah.bsky.social O.Taiwo & V. Sharma, bc it feels like we're in a similar moment.
The Sertels were forewarned by the governor of Istanbul, so no one at Tan was hurt, but their printing presses — some of the most innovative machinery in the country — were utterly wrecked. The mob then crossed the Golden Horn and attacked the offices of Yeni Dünya and ABC Bookstore.
December 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One take-away of this interesting thread on the leftist opposition in the early Turkish Republic is the importance of the press. I wish I could have been at Busboys & Poets to hear @mehdirhasan.bsky.social & @karenattiah.bsky.social O.Taiwo & V. Sharma, bc it feels like we're in a similar moment.
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Anybody who is in DC, this should be a fantastic conversation - today at 6pm ET. Or join the webinar livestream. I learned a lot & was privy to great discussions thru both of @karenattiah.bsky.social’s classes via @resistanceschool.bsky.social this summer/fall, and the other panelists are stellar.
DC! Tonight at 6:00 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Pivoting to the People: Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma | Busboys and Poets
Join Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma for a panel conversation about the need to build platforms that serve the masses when institutions refuse or fail to do so. Speakers Meh...
www.busboysandpoets.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Anybody who is in DC, this should be a fantastic conversation - today at 6pm ET. Or join the webinar livestream. I learned a lot & was privy to great discussions thru both of @karenattiah.bsky.social’s classes via @resistanceschool.bsky.social this summer/fall, and the other panelists are stellar.
DC! Tonight at 6:00 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Pivoting to the People: Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma | Busboys and Poets
Join Karen Attiah, Mehdi Hasan, Olufemi Taiwo and Versha Sharma for a panel conversation about the need to build platforms that serve the masses when institutions refuse or fail to do so. Speakers Meh...
www.busboysandpoets.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
DC! Tonight at 6:00 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Come join me, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social, @versharma.bsky.social and @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation on building power in times of institutional weakness.
The event is free. RSVP here!
www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
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Wish I could be there! (though the odds of me accidentally starting a debate about training the rear delts would be non-zero)
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Wish I could be there! (though the odds of me accidentally starting a debate about training the rear delts would be non-zero)
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This is how to fight back against the crooked media.
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This is how to fight back against the crooked media.
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Une discussion nécessaire et qui en plus promet d'être passionnante
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Une discussion nécessaire et qui en plus promet d'être passionnante
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It's a wrap! Thank you, @karenattiah.bsky.social, for Race, Media and International Affairs 101! Great and inspiring lecture series, amazing guest speakers, loads of ultra interesting reading material (still catching up on that :-)). Highly recommended! www.resistancesummerschool.com
Resistance Study Series
www.resistancesummerschool.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It's a wrap! Thank you, @karenattiah.bsky.social, for Race, Media and International Affairs 101! Great and inspiring lecture series, amazing guest speakers, loads of ultra interesting reading material (still catching up on that :-)). Highly recommended! www.resistancesummerschool.com
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I so wish I could be here for this. If you’re in DC, you should be.
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I so wish I could be here for this. If you’re in DC, you should be.
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Never felt more seen in a thread from a fellow educator. The proportion of my students that are unable (unwilling?) to follow written instructions is very nearly 100% in labs now. This is a dramatic, extremely concerning, change over the last few years and nothing I do to mitigate this has helped.
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
December 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Never felt more seen in a thread from a fellow educator. The proportion of my students that are unable (unwilling?) to follow written instructions is very nearly 100% in labs now. This is a dramatic, extremely concerning, change over the last few years and nothing I do to mitigate this has helped.
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I’m observing this a little from the other end- I am a mature (mid thirties) grad student. Some of my younger classmates are struggling, and sometimes *I* am struggling with things I used to do pretty seamlessly.
Look, I am not making excuses, but a few things have changed between 2011 and now.
Look, I am not making excuses, but a few things have changed between 2011 and now.
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’m observing this a little from the other end- I am a mature (mid thirties) grad student. Some of my younger classmates are struggling, and sometimes *I* am struggling with things I used to do pretty seamlessly.
Look, I am not making excuses, but a few things have changed between 2011 and now.
Look, I am not making excuses, but a few things have changed between 2011 and now.
The event will be livestreamed! www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The event will be livestreamed! www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
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THIS CASTING, my friends....
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
THIS CASTING, my friends....
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
December 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This Wed, Dec. 3rd 6 pm EST at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social :
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
Join me, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, @mehdirhasan.bsky.social of @zeteo.com, & @versharma.bsky.social formerly of @teenvogue.com -- as we discuss building power outside of institutions.
RSVP: www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-ev...
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Jeeves (a valet) routinely prevented Bertie Wooster from wasting money, marrying badly, getting arrested, and making bad fashion choices. It could work.
rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
November 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Jeeves (a valet) routinely prevented Bertie Wooster from wasting money, marrying badly, getting arrested, and making bad fashion choices. It could work.
Wait, let him cook (literally)
rich dudes got freakier after butlers fell out of fashion, like say what you will about having domestic servants but clearly it was some sort of moderating force on old rich dudes having a fancy man follow you around saying shit like "oh dear sir, that wouldn't be very becoming"
November 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Wait, let him cook (literally)