Two white guys argue in a bar. One ends up dead. The other ends up on Fox News for weeks. What’s up with that?
University administrations are supine. They offer little resistance to efforts by extremist politicians to degrade and dismantle academic institutions. Here’s my latest article, taking a deep dive . . .
#education #politics #Florida #DEI
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/georgetown-university-made-a-mistake
“It is not a short list,” said the Georgia special grand jury forewoman when asked about the jury’s recommended indictments.
#politics #insurrection #electiondenial
Perfecting the smash and grift in Florida.
#education #politics #florida
https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2023/02/getting-in-on-the-higher-ed-admin-racket
Don’t blow up the spy balloon!
That’s what they want us to do! The balloon is full of alien pods that will implant themselves in the ground and grow into man-eating plants. The alien plants will wipe out humanity and take over the world! Anyway, that’s my theory.
#politics #balloon
https://youtube.com/watch?v=L7SkrYF8lCU&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
Ever wonder why college tuition is so high?
Here’s why …
#education #politics #finance #news
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/lower-higher-ed
A Republican 2-fer: Intimidate educators and restrict diversity both at the same time! #education #diversity #politics #teaching https://www.chronicle.com/article/public-colleges-in-oklahoma-must-account-for-every-dollar-spent-on-diversity-over-the-past-10-years
Is acting in your self-interest, selfishness? Maybe, maybe not! Here are some ways to think about this . . .
#politics #history #news #economy #sociology https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/self-interest-improperly-understood
Surface similarities between Brazil's J8 attempted coup and Trump's J6 insurrection aren't that important. It's the behind-the-scenes connections that need investigating. Anti-democratic forces are organizing transnational networks. See how they converge . . . #news #politics #Brazil #January6 https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/return-visit
They’ve started shooting hostages. #politics #congress
https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2023/01/house-republicans-feed-the-bondholders-starve-the-kids
Published a piece on 'toxic individualism,' the new Republican religion. "Selfishness asks, why should I give up something of mine? This is the mentality of Scrooge and the typical three-year-old. When we see Republican attempts to eliminate food stamps, cut Social Security and Medicare, rescind child tax credits . . . we are looking at the evidence. A pile of receipts for selfishness, a rejection of community, and a misunderstanding of self-interest." #politics #history https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/self-interest-improperly-understood
Two years ago the marauders and defacers had to fight their way into the House of Democracy. Last night, Kevin McCarthy opened the gates for the Vandals and the Visigoths.
“This way to the treasury, men!”
#politics
Heather is great this morning. She draws the straight line from St. Ronnie’s affirmation of “states rights” in Philadelphia MS in 1980 to the insurrectionists’ shitshow today. #politics #history
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-4-2023
I’ve taken a half-assed pledge *not* to write about the House Republican 🤡 show this year. Can I stick to this resolution?? I may need help. #politics /nosanitize
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/2023-starting-n-a-couple-of-days
Inspired by this article in Vox:
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/12/22/23523385/sean-hannity-fox-news-defamation-dominion-lawsuit
#politics
#Foxnews
Rats! We ate all the popcorn already! Well, at least there’s some sparkling rose left in the bottle (so far).
We’re saving the good champagne for indictment day.
#politics #J6committee
Here's my latest piece on the Republicans' tactical marriage of convenience
https://maryjaneosa.substack.com/p/whos-the-commie
#politics
#Republicans
#democracy
Sociologist (Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago), author & essayist. #feminism #poliltics #sociology #EasternEurope #theatre #chicago #csl #newthought #lgbtqa