iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The kind of journalism we need. There's a GoFund me for these youths, linked in the story.

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Every day is the perfect day to support your local bookstore, café, theatre, bakery, and library.

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

danah boyd recently argued that social media (as we knew it) is mostly dead; what we have now is parasocial media: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... I agree. Networked social media is disappearing, replaced by a new logic/structure of content creator, creator-centered community, & algorithm.

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Social Media Is Now Parasocial Media - danah boyd, 2026

When practitioners used the term “social media” to describe the internet tools that emerged in the mid-aughts, they were giving a name to the kinds of platforms...

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Chicago: My boldly artistic bestie has devised a new work abt identity in the face of colonialism: premiering in Chicago tonight (free)! If anti-racist MENA performance art in partnership with & response to museums is of interest to you, please consider going! www.eventbrite.com/e/heritage-e...

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HERitage emBODYment presents: Sekhmet Unraveled

The culmination of Nubian Month is a theatrical performance by the touring company HERitage emBODYment.

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Kelsey Atherton @atherton.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Called my Senators and Representative, urging them to cut their recess short, show up in DC, and prepare articles of impeachment against Trump for violating "18 US Code § 1091 prohibiting the crime of genocide," as so clearly explained by my @cipolicy.bsky.social colleague @dylanwilliams.bsky.social

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This meets the threshold for intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national group as set forth in 18 US Code § 1091 prohibiting the crime of genocide.
It any Iranians are killed pursuant to this threat, President Trump will be guilty of genocide, as will those assisting him.
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Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!

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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I have read a statement that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” and as I read that statement and as I reread that statement I cannot shake the feeling that the civilization from which that statement comes is one that is already dead.

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Yesterday in an interview for the National Alliance of Acting Teachers, interviewer Hugh said my work changed his perspective on the role of consent in his acting studio & classroom. I feel like this quote summarizes my opinion on the importance of consent: #theatre #Theatresky #edusky #pedagogy

On an orange background: Consent is key to effective collaboration.

Over a background illustration of a key appears the text: •a team exchanges ideas and individuals add onto, adapt, accept, or turn down one another's offerings.
The Theatre Artist's Guide to Consent-Based Pedagogy page 10

Over a background illustration of a key (illustration by Erika Bunce) appears the text: ...In this process, the removal of consent moves away from collaboration and toward either control or-if the removal of consent is done
subconsciously while participants still believe they have agency-manipulation.
The Theatre Artist's Guide to Consent-Based Pedagogy page 10

The book cover, illustrated by Erika Bunce, which features neurons and images of diverse students doing various activities. The text reads: AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY
THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY
Supporting Young Students in Performance and Production

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

IT’S MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY!! We don’t celebrate commercialized americana-tinged christianity in this household. But we absolutely celebrate collective action overturning self-declared dictators.

A painting of the Ides of March. Superimposed is the text: “I CAME OUT TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AND I'M HONESTLY FEELING SO ATTACKED RIGHT NOW
J. CAESAR, 44 BC”

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Micah @rincewind.run · 15/03/2026

friend, this is Marcus Junius Brutus CAESAR has declared himself DICTATOR FOR LIFE and MUST BE STOPPED can you rush a donation of ten denarii today to show that you STAND WITH THE REPUBLIC?

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Donald Trump is notorious for filing lawsuits at the drop of a hat. He's filed over 4,000 of them. Many for defamation. But Donald *will not* sue Ted Lieu for defamation. Why? He's been told by lawyers that in defamation actions, truth is an absolute defense.

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Zig Zag Claybourne @zzclaybourne.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

"Even when we believe we are free, we can still be haunted." This piece by @rosasparks.bsky.social is your food for the day.

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

will you brave THE DESCENT? More details from the ensemble behind Makers Dozen to come! Uncover those details here: discord.gg/74r2Nv9F9Y #larp #theDescent #Descent-larp #MakersDozen #theDescentLarp #DescentLatp

A gold, lapis, and turquoise compass star with downward pointing arrow. The icon in whole appears to be a golden capital D. Text reads: “the Descent. December 7-13 New York City $2,700 per 3”

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WatchYourRepsTN&SC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Sen. Warren: The Trump administration can’t explain why we entered this war or what the goals are. One thing is clear: while there’s no money for the 15 million Americans who lost their health care, there’s $1 billion a day to spend on bombing Iran.

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Karen Carpenter @kcdirector.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

“To make matters worse, the US crossed another red line… by attacking the water desalination plant at Qeshm Island. (This is incidentally a war crime according to Article 54 of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions.)

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Many artists are trained in their craft but not taught to teach. We’ve inherited an industry that uses shock & manipulation to direct performance, which trains young artists their boundaries are invalid. No more. We can’t help what we’ve inherited, but we can choose what to pass on from here.

A pinkish background with a blurred smattering of color. Black text reads: “THE FOUR TENETS OF CONSENT BASED PEDAGOGY.
THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY
BY AMANDA ROSE VILLARREAL AND KIM SHIVELY”

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize recentering the space on student growth3 two hands frame the silhouette of a person, surrounded by a spotlight of orange and green. Text reads: TENET 3
RECENTERING
THE SPACE
BY PRIORITIZING THE LEARNING OR
ARTISTIC PROCESS RATHER THAN THE END PRODUCT, WE MODEL PERSISTENCE IN COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING WHILE SUPPORTING LEARNERS IN TAKING CREATIVE RISKS
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An illustrated icon meant to symbolize generous accommodation: a silhouetted adult in dark blue and a silhouetted adult in orange. Text reads: TENET 4
GENEROUS
ACCOMMODATION
GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION REQUIRES PROACTIVELY CREATING SPACES AND PRACTICES THAT ANTICIPATE AND PROVIDE FOR A VARIETY OF ACCESS NEEDS, RATHER THAN WAITING FOR A NEED TO ARISE.
THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 16

A book cover. Goldenrod tones, featuring illustrations of neurons and synapses in the background and illustrations of students doing various theatrical activities. The book’s title is THE THEATRE ARTIST’S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY and authors are Amanda Rose Villarreal and Kim Shively.

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I’m so proud of our little team! We spent so much time devising the narrative and dynamic experience that became MONSTROSITY. I never anticipated we’d be seen and recognized at this level of nomination. I’m floored 🧡🥰 #larp #games #theatre #immersive

A photo from a performance. The photo is a very close cropped image of a woman attempting to speak as a man kisses her cheek, giving an air of non-consent to the performance. Text overlay reads: “"Monstrosity advertised itself as a larp where through the night, humans would discover their monstrosity and the monsters would remember their humanity. I did not expect it to deliver so elegantly."

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor”—Tupac

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ReadTeachWrite @readteachwrite.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I was so happy to get the chance to see this (and in this lovely setting)! Final performance is March 8:

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Facing today’s world, I falter in thinking that my work matters. But stories that call out sexism, explore fear & mourning & resilience & resistance around childbearing & career & miscarriage—in the face of authoritarian movements which seek to suffocate women—remains important.

In black-and-white photography, mixed-race cishet couple gaze lovingly into each others’ eyes, holding hands, smiling in a soft “I got you” moment of encouragement; a photo from a rehearsal of an upcoming play. Superimposed in yellowish text: “SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA. Geffen Playhouse. Performances begin Feb 4”

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I always enjoy the proofing phase, getting to see the work tangibly for the first time. Here’s a sneak peek of today’s proofs: a collaboration with a new writing partner! As a side delight, I’m incredibly amused that the editors seem to have intuited my adoration for creamsicle coloring.

On the left, a full-height image of sticks and leaves in an orange-and-white colorway. On the right, a chapter title: “The Devil's Advocate: Applying Kink Perspectives for Top Drop and Aftercare in Larp”
And below the title, the authors’ names:
Ilan Norwood
Amanda Rose Villarreal

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Gabby DaRienzo @gabbydarienzo.com · 06/03/2026

wait no this is actually incredible youraislopbores.me

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hey #immersive & #larp friends, it’s time: if you’re a member (or are keen to be), I’d love your support in voting for MONSTROSITY in the mid-Atlantic category! I created a new suite of consent mechanics for this larp; please support our tiny team of designers! www.noproscenium.com/the-2026-nop...

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The 2026 NoPro Audience Award Nominees

It's award season and that means its time for The Immies – our annual No Proscenium Audience Awards. Like last year, this crop of nominees was put together by the globe spanning and globe trotting No...

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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Trump’s Title IX regulation was explicitly designed to offer perpetrators impunity and punish victims who came forward. It isn’t a coincidence that we’re seeing an uptick in these cases.

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Jonathan Larsen @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints. One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…

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U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus

Advocacy group reports commanders giving similar messages at more than 30 installations in every branch of the military

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Given the news about interlochen and other arts schools, I think we really need to acknowledge that many teaching artists are not taught to teach. We’ve inherited an industry that uses shock and manipulation to direct performance, which trains young artists their boundaries are invalid. No more.

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize transparency features orange and blue overlapping circles and an eye. Text reads: TENET 1
RADICAL TEACHING TRANSPARENCY
“RADICAL TEACHING TRANSPARENCY MEANS PRIORITIZING TRANSPARENT
COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE HOW AND THE WHY OF LEARNING AND PERFORMING...”
THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 11

An illustrated icon meant to symbolize participatory agency: a circle with multiple hands reaching towards the center from different directions. Text reads: TENET 2
PARTICIPATORY
AGENCY
THIS MEANS THAT TEACHERS CREATE INVITATIONS, CHALLENGES, AND ACTMITIES THAT FOSTER EXPERIMENTATION, THEN SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR CREATIVE PROCESS...
THE THEATRE ARTIST'S GUIDE TO CONSENT-BASED PEDAGOGY, PAGE 13

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Sharang Biswas @sharangbiswas.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Pleased to have a little essay in this book, looking at a very specific element of TTRPG design that can (and should) be studied by videogame designers!

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Dear Bluesky: I appreciate the lack of Grok but on Intercon weekend & a few other select times annually when I know I’m missing out on cool art & scholarship, I really miss my old #larp, #theatre, and #performancestudies -saturated Twitter feed that let me catch glimpses of east coast gatherings

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Voting to confirm this woman is an act of obedience to 45 & the far right. How is it that “understanding of decades of established & supported research” is not a minimum requirement for the position of surgeon general?

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Sean Burns @splicedpersonality.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

A+ State of the Union counterprogramming by TCM.

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Alyssa S. @drsepinwall.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I might laugh, but the guys who get off on being "early adopters" predominate in Academic Senates - & one gets called "AI-hesitant" or a Luddite by faculty who've never had an original idea & think churning out a litany of mediocre articles makes them great scholars....AI can NOT bust paradigms.

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Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpachecovega.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I want to stress that I want AI to do my dishes and house work so that I can write and think, not all the other way around.

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Molly White @molly.wiki · 21/02/2026

live free or die

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Not 10k people fighting over a Guggenheim? Strange.

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Phil Rickaby @philrickaby.com · 18/02/2026

When an AI CEO tells us that one day their product will do something, we should immediately call BS. They are simply trying to prop up their dying product with the promise of something that will never be. They and their shareholders benefit from false promises, the rest of us should be skeptical.

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Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

notorious radical left communist rag says tax the rich

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Super grateful for the rain. My grew-up-in-the-PNW heart is so happy! But my needs-to-drive-from-OC-to-LA-in-this brain is PISSED.

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Katie Porter @katieporterca.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We’ve spent decades asking teachers to perform miracles on a shoestring budget. If a child can’t read by age 9, we’ve failed them at the most critical inflection point.

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

This will be the case every time until we follow through in our own Nuremberg-esque proceedings, holding these political organizations accountable for their actions. Until then, they will simply move to new places where they think they can continue enjoying exercising power over others.

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

The power of performance to evoke thought and empathy is why authoritarian and fascist regimes tend to seek power over (or nationalize) arts organizations. It’s why they defund arts & humanities… or “temporarily” close arts organizations for “renovation”

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AmandaRose V. PhD @amandarosevphd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Resist the MBA-ification of education & commodification of degrees. Take time to connect with others’ ideas. Build community; luxuriate in thought. Have a coffee & ask a question. Relish in the things that brought you to the humanities and higher ed in the first place, to kindle future appreciation.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

you can really blow some minds with “actually there was an entire library and research institute for queer / trans history, science and medicine founded by a Jewish sexologist but the Nazis destroyed it in the hopes of exactly this outcome, ie future generations not believing trans people are real”

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Your regular reminder that what people look like, their hair is like, their clothes are like, is not the point. We are here to call people to account for what they do and say. That is what matters. We are here to fight for the dignity of every single human being. Pursue justice justly.

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Ghostly Bree @mostlybree.kitrocha.com · 16/02/2026

Madow did a whole piece last week listing all the places where local organizers had spiked the deals on detention facilities, and it's quiet and spread out and not getting a ton of attention but every fucking one is a hero.

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