In Ep. 102 of Your Words Unleashed podcast, I talk to author Karen Costa about ADHD in higher ed. We chat about late diagnoses in women, the link between shame and ableism, and how to design more inclusive classrooms. Listen in here: yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-102-what-...

Ep. 102 - What Every Educator Needs to Know About ADHD (with Karen Costa)

In this episode, Leslie chats with Karen Costa about her new book about ADHD learners and what faculty can do to support them better.

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Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁

You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.

I’ll just leave this here.

My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"? Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...

Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic

Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male

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Now this is the kind of news I need.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/s...

For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/s...

Some inspiration for writing in the midst of fascism: “Create dangerously, for people who read dangerously… Writing, knowing in part that no matter how trivial your words may seem, someday, somewhere, someone may risk his or her life to read them.” -Edwidge Danticat

Times are hard, and many are looking to leave higher ed. In my latest podcast episode, I talk with @ashleyruba-phd.bsky.social about how academics can use social media to build a personal brand. Hint: it’s all about being real. Listen here! yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-78-leavin...

Ep. 78 - Leaving Academia #5: Using Social Media to Build a Compelling Personal Brand (with Dr. Ashley Ruba)

Dr. Ashley Ruba on leaving academia, pivoting to industry, and building a standout personal brand through smart, strategic use of social media.

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Can we stop calling these atrocities "deportations." These people sold to El Salvadorian prisons were not deported. Deportation is a process that did not take place. They were rounded up and removed with no process. They were kidnapped, not deported.

Harper Collins didn't sign on to protect libraries. The other big four publishers (including my publisher, Penguin Random House) did. They are also part of the Murdoch empire. Imagine being a publishing house and NOT supporting library funding. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Publishers Ask Congress to Defend Libraries as Federal Library Grant Funding Ends

Four of the Big Five publishers and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress on April 3 expressing “deep concern” for the nation’s libraries following a week of unprecedented turmoil at the Institute of ...

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Scholarly authors in the humanities and social sciences, apply for this incredible grant from Princeton University Press! Work with writing coaches like me to craft a solid book proposal. Proud to be part of a program centering the voices of diverse scholars. press.princeton.edu/book-proposa...

Book Proposal Development Grants

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It’s so clear that there’s no going back. Whatever emerges from this better be downright incredible.

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 2y ago

America has never been subject to this level of authoritarianism, and quite frankly, sheer incompetence. Out of the ashes, this moment should radicalize us to embark on an era of new reform — of our economy, our democracy, and our commitment to social justice and the law.

The entire administration is eugenic.

jamelle@jamellebouie.net · 2y ago

remember what i said about RFK Jr. being a eugenicist first and foremost? www.marketwatch.com/story/agency...

This, right here..

Being an academic was always hard, but times are even tougher for anyone who does social justice and equity work. Tune in to my new podcast episode with Dr. Roxanne Donovan on how BIPOC academics can maintain wellness in these dark times. yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-76-how-to... #academicsky

Ep. 76 - How to Succeed in Academia Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being (with Dr. Roxanne Donovan)

Leslie: Today, I am so pleased to welcome Dr. Roxanne Donovan. Dr. Roxanne Donovan is a licensed psychologist, professor of psychology at Kennesaw State University, and founder of Well Academic, where...

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One of my scholarly book coaching clients just told me, "You are much smaller than me, but I am terrified of you!" I laughed so hard. (FYI, she's about to get a contract from her dream press, so at least this fear pays off.)

Now that I’m no longer a professor, I realize I miss that one student in every class who would always nod their head during my lectures. Like, “I’m really getting this!” That felt like a rare moment of true connection. #leavingacademia #reflections

Let’s keep openly challenging the anti-science stance of the Trump/Musk administration!

Ending the night with this. *Get your hankies* A D-Day veteran called a gracious and humbled Zelenskyy a hero.

You first.

Research in the United States is being decimated and most people don’t care. Research has an image problem. Academics have an image problem. Higher education has an image problem. Your average American does not know that scientists and scholars do work that actually benefits THEM on a daily basis.

The JFK Presidential Library had to close suddenly yesterday due to the illegal firing of probationary employees. The general public was denied access to learning about the nation’s history. Someone explain to me how this counts as eliminating wasteful spending. Oh yeah, it doesn’t.

Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...

At this rate, my son will be decorating rocks for Easter.

JUST IN: Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Academics, feeling burned out and overwhelmed? You're not alone. In my latest Your Words Unleashed episode, executive coach Dr. Brandy Simula shares real strategies to set boundaries & protect your well-being. Listen here: www.yourwordsunleashed.com/74. #Burnout #Academia #academicsky

Ep. 74 - Burnout vs. Overwhelm: How to Tell the Difference and Recover (with Dr. Brandy Simula) | Your Words Unleashed

Leslie: Today, I’m happy to welcome Dr. Brandy Simula onto Your Words Unleashed podcast! Here’s a bit about her. Dr. Brandy L. Simula (She/Her) is an award-winning consultant and executive coach with ...

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Finally, a college president who is pushing back! Academics, read this recent Slate article by Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University. More than ever, we need higher education leaders to take courageous risks and actively defy fascism. slate.com/life/2025/02...

Dear Fellow College Presidents: We Need to Do More Than Wait This One Out

Why civil society needs university leaders to speak up.

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