David Shumway
@nearleft.bsky.social
Professor of English, Carnegie Mellon. Film, popular music, literature. All opinions are my own.
A thing has to stand before it can be said to collapse.
November 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A thing has to stand before it can be said to collapse.
As the recent discharge petition showed, they have options.
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
As the recent discharge petition showed, they have options.
Because they observe the first rule.
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Because they observe the first rule.
She’s only being charged because she’s a Democrat. If she were a Republican, she’d be honored.
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
She’s only being charged because she’s a Democrat. If she were a Republican, she’d be honored.
You are an optimist. Most agree with him.
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
You are an optimist. Most agree with him.
Every time you think the Times can’t get any worse, they prove you wrong.
November 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Every time you think the Times can’t get any worse, they prove you wrong.
No, Trump decided.
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
No, Trump decided.
Just like his best bud.
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Just like his best bud.