Geeta Kothari
@geetak.bsky.social
Kenyon Review. Teaching Professor Emerita University of Pittsburgh. Carlow University.
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NEW ARTICLE! On the dangers of AI: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/soul-strip...
Soul Stripping
Against AI, again.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Save the penguins and stop Trump’s tariffs: indivisible.org/tariffs
April 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Save the penguins and stop Trump’s tariffs: indivisible.org/tariffs
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Wow, we are now being officially advised against travel to the USA by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. I never thought I'd see the day. ☹️ #AcademicChatter
April 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Wow, we are now being officially advised against travel to the USA by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. I never thought I'd see the day. ☹️ #AcademicChatter
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remember when nancy mace (R-Hell) falsely accused an advocate for trans foster youth of assaulting her when he was just shaking her hand? prosecutors have dropped the case 🙌
DC prosecutors drop case against man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace in 'aggressive' handshake
Federal prosecutors won't pursue an assault case against James McIntyre of Illinois, who allegedly gave US Rep Nancy Mace an 'exaggerated, aggressive' handshake
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April 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
remember when nancy mace (R-Hell) falsely accused an advocate for trans foster youth of assaulting her when he was just shaking her hand? prosecutors have dropped the case 🙌
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This is an excellent and really valuable overview of everything wrecked at HHS.
“There isn’t a single person in this entire country whose life isn’t impacted by the essential functions of HHS, and soon we’ll see what happens when those functions are destroyed.”
Tracking the HHS April Fools’ Massacre
The Handbasket has created a document to capture the destruction.
www.thehandbasket.co
April 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is an excellent and really valuable overview of everything wrecked at HHS.
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At the time of writing this story feels under-reported in the US press. #Democracy
Hundreds of international students wake up to an email asking them to self deport for campus activism - The Times of India
US News: The US Department of State has asked hundreds of international students, including Indians, to self-deport over alleged campus activism. Learn about the visa revocations and government policies...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
March 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
At the time of writing this story feels under-reported in the US press. #Democracy
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This is the simplest and most obvious explanation.
March 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is the simplest and most obvious explanation.
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Well look at this. Here's the head of a major university (Princeton!) taking a firm stand in favor of academic freedom and, you know, rule of law. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Cost of the Government’s Attack on Columbia
American universities have given the country prosperity and security. The Trump administration’s attack on academic freedom endangers all of that.
www.theatlantic.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Well look at this. Here's the head of a major university (Princeton!) taking a firm stand in favor of academic freedom and, you know, rule of law. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Got a printer? You can start fighting fascism. Here's a thread of things you can print and distribute. 👇
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
March 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Got a printer? You can start fighting fascism. Here's a thread of things you can print and distribute. 👇
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
I promise doing something--even this--feels better than raging silently. And maybe it'll show you that standing up is possible and open you up to more things you can do.
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
March 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.
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If you tried to order these and they were sold out, try again. I just added more to inventory. Thanks! halfletterpress.com/say-no-to-us...
Say NO to USPS Privatization postcards (set of 10)
These postcards were created in response to the Republican Neo-Nazi President's expressed interest in (illegally) privatizing the US Postal Service.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If you tried to order these and they were sold out, try again. I just added more to inventory. Thanks! halfletterpress.com/say-no-to-us...
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I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
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Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Repost & like, if you stand with President Zelensky!
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So I did this today: banged out a couple hundred words of a pitch while managing lab, sent it to the opinion page editor at the newspaper my parents still somehow get in print, and got back a "yes" in, I absolutely kid you not, under 15 minutes
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February 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
So I did this today: banged out a couple hundred words of a pitch while managing lab, sent it to the opinion page editor at the newspaper my parents still somehow get in print, and got back a "yes" in, I absolutely kid you not, under 15 minutes
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Odds are good that someone in your life has received vital care at a university-affiliated hospital near you.
Trump and Musk want to destroy them. Call your reps and demand they push back -- especially if they're Republicans.
www.house.gov/representati...
Trump and Musk want to destroy them. Call your reps and demand they push back -- especially if they're Republicans.
www.house.gov/representati...
February 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Odds are good that someone in your life has received vital care at a university-affiliated hospital near you.
Trump and Musk want to destroy them. Call your reps and demand they push back -- especially if they're Republicans.
www.house.gov/representati...
Trump and Musk want to destroy them. Call your reps and demand they push back -- especially if they're Republicans.
www.house.gov/representati...
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Thank you, I’ll have plenty! I used to crochet a long time ago and just started knitting a few weeks ago.
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
January 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Thank you, I’ll have plenty! I used to crochet a long time ago and just started knitting a few weeks ago.
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
It’s been a great way to stop doomscrolling and reflect 😌
I’ve finished a Sophie scarf and have started a sweater. (I’m waiting for more purple yarn & am casting on a new cardigan as I wait 🫣)
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If you're discriminated against or arrested for being trans in Illinois, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].
January 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you're discriminated against or arrested for being trans in Illinois, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].
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Authors! Submitting your story to an open call? As someone reading through 400+ submissions for an anthology, some tips:
Opening paragraph/sentence: I can tell within the first few sentences if a story is a 'no.'
'Maybes' turn to 'no's' by the end of the first paragraph. Brutal, but it's true.
Opening paragraph/sentence: I can tell within the first few sentences if a story is a 'no.'
'Maybes' turn to 'no's' by the end of the first paragraph. Brutal, but it's true.
January 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Authors! Submitting your story to an open call? As someone reading through 400+ submissions for an anthology, some tips:
Opening paragraph/sentence: I can tell within the first few sentences if a story is a 'no.'
'Maybes' turn to 'no's' by the end of the first paragraph. Brutal, but it's true.
Opening paragraph/sentence: I can tell within the first few sentences if a story is a 'no.'
'Maybes' turn to 'no's' by the end of the first paragraph. Brutal, but it's true.
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The 52 Democrats who voted in favor of this bill to empower the Treasury Secretary (including Trump's forthcoming pick) to revoke nonprofit tax status of orgs based on the subjective judgment that they're “terrorist-supporting" ——>
November 13, 2024 at 1:02 AM
The 52 Democrats who voted in favor of this bill to empower the Treasury Secretary (including Trump's forthcoming pick) to revoke nonprofit tax status of orgs based on the subjective judgment that they're “terrorist-supporting" ——>