Coming back after a minute away to kvell about the major victory of AAUP & MESA V. Rubio. So proud to be part of the NYU AAUP chapter that joined the suit.
Veena Dubal@veenadubal.bsky.social · 10mo agoWE WON: "This case -– perhaps the most important ever to fall w/in..this district court squarely presents the issue whether non-citizens lawfully present here in US..have the same free speech rights as the rest of us. The Court answers this Constitutional question unequivocally “yes, they do.”"
Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.
The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
Zohran has already condemned it and called for Brad's release: bsky.app/profile/zohr...
Zohran Kwame Mamdani@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · last yr.NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was just arrested by Trump’s ICE agents because he asked to see a judicial warrant. This is fascism and all New Yorkers must speak in one voice. Release him now.
ny war crimes actively trying to ruin the only happiness we have in this world (and effectively endorsing cuomo despite “concerns”) is peak 2025 bullshit
Council Leaders Seek Probe of Possible NYPD Sanctuary City Violations www.thecity.nyc/2025/06/10/n...
Council Leaders Seek Probe of Possible NYPD Sanctuary City Violations
In a letter sent Monday, Speaker Adrienne Adams and Oversight Chair Gale Brewer wrote that “recent episodes raise serious doubts that should be urgently addressed,” citing reporting from THE CITY.
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Absolutely horrendous.
Matt Novak@paleofuture.bsky.social · last yr.Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying. They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks. From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
My office windows on campus look out on the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory (now an NYU classroom/lab building) so not a day goes by that I don't think about corporate greed.
Ser T, Trader of Rogues, Guarder of Veils@imasithduh.bsky.social · last yr.I was just reminded today is the 114th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. 146 garment workers dead because greedy owners didn't want them taking breaks and there were no regulations for fire safety at the time. All the regulations Certain People bitch about are written in blood.
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...
Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X
Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl
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Confused by outrage over dems not walking out when Al Green left. How many people are willing to disrupt their workplace to fight facism? Most ppl think "disruption" is embarrassing, childish, lacking decorum, at best--in whispers--"brave." Most of us would rather wear pink and hold up little signs.
“We believe this rush to comply is a sign that universities are willing to become an institutional wing of the new segregationists.” www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
Colleges must stand up to the new segregationists (opinion)
In rushing to comply with Trump’s executive actions, universities support a segregationist agenda, Subini Annamma and David Stovall write.
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I feel like its not so much about being a Russian operative as it is about creating a global alliance of authoritarian dictators. they are just going for as much power and control of as much of the global economy as possible.
In a new post on Telegram, Ukrainian president Zelenskyy says it is 'very important' that his country’s plight is heard and nobody forgets about it. 🟠 LIVE updates: aje.io/25akw0
US funding cuts to HIV/AIDS programmes in many African countries could lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths on the continent, warn health experts and aid organisations. Here's all you need to know aje.io/4atuxf
At least six Palestinian infants have died of hypothermia amid a harsh cold snap in Gaza and Israel’s blocking of shelter from entering the enclave. Read more: aje.io/i3l0f4
To truly live Dr. King's legacy means defending the right to speak truth to power, even when—especially when—that truth makes us uncomfortable. Even when—especially when—the greater society moves to suppress that speech.
NYU faculty members—including my own doctoral advisor, who guided me toward my future work—have been declared persona non grata for exercising their academic freedom and moral conscience. NYU students exercising their constitutional right to protest have faced harsh punishment on this very campus.
As deeply proud as I am of this honor in Dr. King's name, today I stand before you with a heavy heart. This university, my alma mater, where I found my voice as a scholar, leader, public servant, and policymaker, has chosen to silence voices of dissent.
Folks, we CANNOT memory hole the Hitler salute When we talk about Nazis, it’s not a figure of speech We are talking about an actual Nazi
We've opened our own direct line to Linda Mills and her "team"--write to them here! There's even draft language to work with! tinyurl.com/protectNYUCo...
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Chenjerai Kumanyika @chenjerai.bsky.social · 2y agoI just wanted y’all to see who NYU President Linda Mills responds directly to and is willing to associate with. According to the Intercept, Elizabeth Rand has a direct line to NYU President Linda Mills. theintercept.com/2025/01/31/n... Rand has been explicit about her desire to deport NYU students
If you are an academic anywhere, or you send kids to university, I suggest reading this report in full. The "consumer" model of education on steroids (but only for some consumers).
NYU Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine@nyufsjp.bsky.social · 2y agoAAUP-NYU has issued a report about the egregious correspondence between NYU President Linda Mills and Elizabeth Rand (founder of the anti-Palestinian group MACA), which threatens academic freedom and reflects gross corruption of NYU procedures
Racist nutjob Elizabeth Rand works for a private equity group because there's no part of society that private equity won't ensuckify.
Akela Lacy@akelalacy.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW: An NYU parent & online activist is trying to get students deported and urged people to tip off ICE around the country. She also used a direct line w NYU's president to push the school to crack down harder on protesters & took credit for suspensions. theintercept.com/2025/01/31/n...
Mills and other administrators have responded directly to Rand on multiple occasions while simultaneously refusing to answer questions about disciplinary procedures, policies, etc from students and faculty advocating for an end to genocide and cops on campus.
I just wanted y’all to see who NYU President Linda Mills responds directly to and is willing to associate with. According to the Intercept, Elizabeth Rand has a direct line to NYU President Linda Mills. theintercept.com/2025/01/31/n... Rand has been explicit about her desire to deport NYU students
BREAKING: The Rafah border crossing has opened for the first time in nearly nine months to allow sick and wounded Palestinian patients in Gaza to travel to Egypt for medical treatment aje.io/fvp5d6
