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Kate Averett
@convergecollide.bsky.social
sociologist (gender/sexuality/childhood/edu/family) at UAlbany. author of The Homeschool Choice (NYU, 2021). queer, feminist, spoonie, auntie, dog mom. she/her.
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There’s just nothing left of a university’s mission if instructors can be disciplined and fired for teaching the current state of knowledge in their fields, the degrees they issue are worth precisely the value of the paper they’re printed on and not a jot more
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Thanks — passing along to my diabetes group chat!
November 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
I’ll add to the nudging! It’s so good.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Okay Apollo 13 is tied with Home for the Holidays for the actual best. Two of my favorite movies.
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The actual best!
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I am not Hochul’s biggest fan but this was an EXCELLENT moment.
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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She wanted to run for senate. Trump wouldn’t let her. She knows she has no path to higher office through MAGA. She’s been getting popular with the left cause you’re all a bunch of fucking suckers. And she taking advantage of the moment to make a noisy step and gain more attention.
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Yes, though first available appointment isn’t til March 🫠
November 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Got back through; was able to schedule an appointment for….mid-March. Good lord.
November 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Got someone on the second try but am back on hold again…
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This is a call I’ve been putting off making for an embarrassingly long amount of time. Not helpful!
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM