Duke of Saxe Meiningen
@directorduke.bsky.social
💙 Director. Mother. Professor. Anti-theist. Animal Rescuer. Punk Rock Grrrl. Bleeding heart. Voter. Happily married in Oklahoma. 🌪️ I invented rehearsals. 💙
This account reflects my personal opinions and not those of my employer or any organization.
This account reflects my personal opinions and not those of my employer or any organization.
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I teach theatre at a public liberal arts college. I also teach interdisciplinary studies: social sciences, world thought and culture, and research writing. Critical thinking is our last, best hope!
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Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
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Some things I post are just to congratulate you for attending a liberal arts college and possibly getting a theater degree.
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Some things I post are just to congratulate you for attending a liberal arts college and possibly getting a theater degree.
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Avengers: Endgame was pretty good but I actually prefer Avengers: Krapp’s Last Tape.
November 28, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Avengers: Endgame was pretty good but I actually prefer Avengers: Krapp’s Last Tape.
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John Proctor is the Villain fucked me up real good. Basically cried the entire 2nd half of the play. Sadie Sink rules, Fina Strazza rules. It just had its run on Broadway extended through Augut 31st. You should see it.
June 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
John Proctor is the Villain fucked me up real good. Basically cried the entire 2nd half of the play. Sadie Sink rules, Fina Strazza rules. It just had its run on Broadway extended through Augut 31st. You should see it.
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I'm really curious who leaked that audio. And why.
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I'm really curious who leaked that audio. And why.
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It’s so funny to see people ANALYZE why Trump fawned over Zohran Mamdani and it’s literally because he’s an old man who watches news TV all day and the man from the TV came to see him which was very exciting
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It’s so funny to see people ANALYZE why Trump fawned over Zohran Mamdani and it’s literally because he’s an old man who watches news TV all day and the man from the TV came to see him which was very exciting
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Your political views aren't just opinions.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Your political views aren't just opinions.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
They reveal your values, your capacity for empathy, and the way you view other human beings.
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Tears for Fears release “Shout” 41 yrs ago today.
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
November 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Tears for Fears release “Shout” 41 yrs ago today.
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
The ‘80s, said Roland Orzabal, brought “a lot of fear, a lot of political tension. .. It’s really about empowerment — about refusing the roles you’ve been told to play. It’s an invitation. It’s saying: if something is wrong, say so. Say it loudly.”
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Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Some vaccines like COVID and flu don’t stop completely stop infection.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
But they do reduce the risk of getting infected and greatly reduce severe illness risk.
They are still worth getting.
Since they are not 100% effective it’s also wise to add another layer of protection by wearing a mask.
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My new piece @thenation.com "It’s easy to get distracted by Trump’s celebrity feuds, but we should never lose sight of his master plan: to push our media world so far to the far right that he’s never asked about his sexually predatory or homicidal friends again." www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Trump’s Quest for Total Media Control
Look beyond the petty celebrity feuds, and you'll see a plan to transform American media companies into outlets for MAGA agitprop.
www.thenation.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
My new piece @thenation.com "It’s easy to get distracted by Trump’s celebrity feuds, but we should never lose sight of his master plan: to push our media world so far to the far right that he’s never asked about his sexually predatory or homicidal friends again." www.thenation.com/article/soci...
If we are just going to ignore everything insane he says…how about not reporting it?
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
So Trump's whole "punishable by death" comment is really just gonna wash away in the span of a 24 hour news cycle, huh?
We really are broken as a society.
We really are broken as a society.
November 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If we are just going to ignore everything insane he says…how about not reporting it?
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
It’s too much smoke…
Focus on the cruel, illegal, unethical things he DOES…and hold him accountable.
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elise stefanik’s whole campaign for governor was relying on trump amplifying accusations that mamdani is a jihadist and not only did he have a great time meeting the guy, he directly rejected agreeing with stefanik, specifically.
incredible stuff
incredible stuff
November 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
elise stefanik’s whole campaign for governor was relying on trump amplifying accusations that mamdani is a jihadist and not only did he have a great time meeting the guy, he directly rejected agreeing with stefanik, specifically.
incredible stuff
incredible stuff
If you see this, share a photo of someone you miss.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
If you see this, share a photo of someone you miss.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
I lost my mother five years ago this week.
Watching The American Revolution. Thinking about 10,000 British troops in Boston and ICE/troops occupying cities now. This tactic forces war.
November 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Watching The American Revolution. Thinking about 10,000 British troops in Boston and ICE/troops occupying cities now. This tactic forces war.
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Few things bug me more than higher ed leaders saying that we lost our mission and lost the trust of the public, when we have actually been the target of a decades-long smear campaign by the right wing that worked. The moment we’re losing our mission is right now, in capitulation.
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Few things bug me more than higher ed leaders saying that we lost our mission and lost the trust of the public, when we have actually been the target of a decades-long smear campaign by the right wing that worked. The moment we’re losing our mission is right now, in capitulation.
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When he kept gushing over the Big Beautiful Bill, I honestly thought it was about the budget.
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
When he kept gushing over the Big Beautiful Bill, I honestly thought it was about the budget.
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Peter Hujar's Day opens in NYC today and I hope some of you will treat yourselves to this beautiful, thoughtful escape into a vanished world. It's a small-scale, large-brained movie that blooms beautifully on a big screen. One of my favorites this year.
I saw a special film at the #NYFF: Peter Hujar's Day, Ira Sachs's meditative recreation of a 1974 interview with the photographer. Vividly evocative of a lost gay New York, and Ben Whishaw, using only a transcript, goes so deep; he does the kind of work that should be up for awards but rarely is.
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Peter Hujar's Day opens in NYC today and I hope some of you will treat yourselves to this beautiful, thoughtful escape into a vanished world. It's a small-scale, large-brained movie that blooms beautifully on a big screen. One of my favorites this year.
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Nobody needs a FIFA Peace Price. Nobody asked for a FIFA Peace Prize. Your last two Men's World Cup hosts were Russia and Qatar. Your next Men's World Cup finals host is blowing up boats in the Caribbean right now. Shut the fuqq up, FIFA.
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Nobody needs a FIFA Peace Price. Nobody asked for a FIFA Peace Prize. Your last two Men's World Cup hosts were Russia and Qatar. Your next Men's World Cup finals host is blowing up boats in the Caribbean right now. Shut the fuqq up, FIFA.
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If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If sandwich shops don’t start offering a sandwich named “the acquittal” then what are we even doing
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Starting today there will be a Republican Imposed 10% reduction in air traffic to ensure that the Epstein Files are not made public. The Trump Epstein Government Shutdown continues.
November 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Starting today there will be a Republican Imposed 10% reduction in air traffic to ensure that the Epstein Files are not made public. The Trump Epstein Government Shutdown continues.
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October hit a 20-YEAR RECORD for layoffs under Trump as aviation is collapsing, airlines told to cut 10% of flights. Even after 9/11, aviation wasn’t this hollowed out for this long. This is an embarrassment.
November 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
October hit a 20-YEAR RECORD for layoffs under Trump as aviation is collapsing, airlines told to cut 10% of flights. Even after 9/11, aviation wasn’t this hollowed out for this long. This is an embarrassment.
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