Melek Ortabasi
@mortabasi.bsky.social
Mother, scholar, voter. Unsinkable. Expertise in World lit, Japanese lit, children’s lit, translation studies, and general saltiness. Contributor to @roganslist.bsky.social
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Melek Ortabasi
@mortabasi.bsky.social
· Aug 7
Self-promotion incoming: happy to announce my latest article has been published in @jjs-jrnl.bsky.social! #kidlit #translation
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Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
I’m working on a new art piece; you could call it a cat collage
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I’m working on a new art piece; you could call it a cat collage
A lot of things about my life/career have militated against my becoming full professor. But you can bet I'll be on the right side of this statistic before I retire.
"In 2024/2025, women were underrepresented at this highest academic rank, representing 33.6% of full professors."
(from StatCan)
"In 2024/2025, women were underrepresented at this highest academic rank, representing 33.6% of full professors."
(from StatCan)
November 28, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A lot of things about my life/career have militated against my becoming full professor. But you can bet I'll be on the right side of this statistic before I retire.
"In 2024/2025, women were underrepresented at this highest academic rank, representing 33.6% of full professors."
(from StatCan)
"In 2024/2025, women were underrepresented at this highest academic rank, representing 33.6% of full professors."
(from StatCan)
I swear I did not think of my roller skates when I bought this sweatshirt on the weekend or even when I wore it to the rink but here I am. Chronically matchy 🐯😅
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I swear I did not think of my roller skates when I bought this sweatshirt on the weekend or even when I wore it to the rink but here I am. Chronically matchy 🐯😅
Could someone please send me a care package of dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin, or any combination thereof? Roller skating and hiking can only do so much. Thank you,
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Could someone please send me a care package of dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, oxytocin, or any combination thereof? Roller skating and hiking can only do so much. Thank you,
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Who, pray tell, is worshipping the liberal arts? Where is the mythical university alluded to here where STEM and business courses are criticized and somehow disincentivized by those in power?
It’s time to stop worshipping the liberal arts | Letters
Letters: While such institutions have intrinsic value, that doesn’t mean they are entitled to be socially favoured or economically exceptional for ever, says Jianyang Geng
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Who, pray tell, is worshipping the liberal arts? Where is the mythical university alluded to here where STEM and business courses are criticized and somehow disincentivized by those in power?
Pure stupidity, with the desired effect of further decimating the post secondary sector. #AcademicSky
Full List of Degrees Not Classed As ‘Professional’ by Trump Admin
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Pure stupidity, with the desired effect of further decimating the post secondary sector. #AcademicSky
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Spotify is running ads to recruit for the regime’s secret police. Stop paying for or using Spotify until the ICE ads stop: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
November 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Spotify is running ads to recruit for the regime’s secret police. Stop paying for or using Spotify until the ICE ads stop: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
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Canadians, cast your vote for Canadian word of the year!
And if you haven't already, check out the spectacular Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles (OED-style), which published its third edition in May dchp.arts.ubc.ca
And if you haven't already, check out the spectacular Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles (OED-style), which published its third edition in May dchp.arts.ubc.ca
2025 has been an eventful year for Canada's identity. To commemorate the year, The Society for Canadian English is choosing a 2025 word of the year (CWOTY), based on the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles.
Have your say: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Have your say: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Canadians, cast your vote for Canadian word of the year!
And if you haven't already, check out the spectacular Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles (OED-style), which published its third edition in May dchp.arts.ubc.ca
And if you haven't already, check out the spectacular Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles (OED-style), which published its third edition in May dchp.arts.ubc.ca
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Today is my dad's 91st birthday!
This is a pic of us from his birthday last year, when he turned 90. (I'm the one on the left!)
And he's still going in to the office–was just in yesterday & bought 500 pounds of new merchandise. Eek!
(If you need vintage beads, chain, etc. check out cjssales.com)
This is a pic of us from his birthday last year, when he turned 90. (I'm the one on the left!)
And he's still going in to the office–was just in yesterday & bought 500 pounds of new merchandise. Eek!
(If you need vintage beads, chain, etc. check out cjssales.com)
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) held a press conference this morning urging Gov. Jared Polis not to transfer former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to federal custody.
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/11/colo...
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/11/colo...
Colorado Election Officials Urge Polis To Deny Trump Request To Transfer Election Denier Peters
The Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) held a press conference this morning urging Gov. Jared Polis not to transfer former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to federal custody. Peters “This...
coloradotimesrecorder.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) held a press conference this morning urging Gov. Jared Polis not to transfer former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to federal custody.
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/11/colo...
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/11/colo...
Totally normal stuff
NEW: As President Trump increases pressure on Colorado Governor Polis to free Tina Peters, a close ally of Peters is calling for Gov Polis and Attorney General Weiser to be executed.
MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann called for the execution of several Colorado Democrats by name.
MAGA podcaster Joe Oltmann called for the execution of several Colorado Democrats by name.
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Totally normal stuff
Sick kid at home. Got ghosted by someone who asked *me* for a meeting. But here’s a cat:
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Sick kid at home. Got ghosted by someone who asked *me* for a meeting. But here’s a cat:
Boy 1 bought this basket for his car. I’m afraid it’s been claimed 🐱 🧺
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Boy 1 bought this basket for his car. I’m afraid it’s been claimed 🐱 🧺
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Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
Just downloaded this font from the Braille Institute and will endeavour to use it in all my Powerpoint presentations from now on:
www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/#do...
www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/#do...
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Just downloaded this font from the Braille Institute and will endeavour to use it in all my Powerpoint presentations from now on:
www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/#do...
www.brailleinstitute.org/freefont/#do...
#SFU students, don't miss the info session for this exciting Field School! @sfuintlstudies.bsky.social @sfufass.bsky.social
events.sfu.ca/event/46379-....
events.sfu.ca/event/46379-....
Tanzania Field School Online Information Session
Join us for the online info session for the African Politics, Climate Change, and Development Field School, running May - June 2026.
events.sfu.ca
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#SFU students, don't miss the info session for this exciting Field School! @sfuintlstudies.bsky.social @sfufass.bsky.social
events.sfu.ca/event/46379-....
events.sfu.ca/event/46379-....
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Last year at this time, National Endowment for the Humanities staff were gearing up to make the calls to award grants that were recommended at the November 2024 Nat'l Council.
This year, 70% of #NEH staff are fired, 85% of Nat'l Council members are fired, and nearly all grants are terminated. #DOGE
This year, 70% of #NEH staff are fired, 85% of Nat'l Council members are fired, and nearly all grants are terminated. #DOGE
Last year at this time, I had just learned that I would receive a 12-month NEH, and I was excitedly starting to lay plans for a year of research. DOGE halted those plans by canceling my grant outright. Now DOGE is gone too, having accomplished nothing but harm to others. What a year.
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
You know how sometimes you're just done with something? Yeah. That's where I'm at right now.
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
You know how sometimes you're just done with something? Yeah. That's where I'm at right now.
Our Philosophy department runs this incredibly cool event for high school students every year. Want to help? Great volunteer opportunity! @sfufass.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Our Philosophy department runs this incredibly cool event for high school students every year. Want to help? Great volunteer opportunity! @sfufass.bsky.social
Someone was very mad when I first got home from my trip. I think she’s forgiven me now though 😽
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Someone was very mad when I first got home from my trip. I think she’s forgiven me now though 😽
One of many reasons to learn languages
Multilingualism is associated with a reduced risk of accelerated ageing, according to data from more than 86,000 people across 27 European countries published in Nature Aging. go.nature.com/4hWRpLh #medsky 🧪
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 AM
One of many reasons to learn languages
So long, San Francisco. The eggs Benedict was great 😌
November 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
So long, San Francisco. The eggs Benedict was great 😌
Ok sure here are some food photos. Because it was yummy.
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Ok sure here are some food photos. Because it was yummy.