Reposted by Sean EddingtonDeva Woodly @devawo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026So excited to have this article finally out! “Democratic Organizing and Political Change: Toward a Research Agenda” written with my terrific colleagues Daniel Galvin, Ray Block Jr., and @hahrie.bsky.social www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi... 02410
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Halfway through @gilduran.com’s “Nerd Reich.” The Silicon Valley tech “thought leaders” are a frightening case study of why subordinated masculinity in the form of geek masculinity is a more dangerous constellation of gendered practices.static.klipy.comHarrison Ford: Woof ShrinkingALT: Harrison Ford: Woof Shrinking 110
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The Lost Civic Life of Movie Rental Stores thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-lost-civ... #Entertainment #Film #Movies #Rental via @mitpress.bsky.socialthereader.mitpress.mit.eduThe Lost Civic Life of Movie Rental StoresDecades before recommendation algorithms, video stores served as social hubs where conversation and camaraderie became a form of taste-making. 020
Reposted by Sean EddingtonDigital Humanities @ King's College London @kingsdh.bsky.social · 22/06/2026✨ Our international conference 'Digital Humanities Today: Critical Inquiry with and about the Digital' begins tomorrow! We look forward to welcoming ~500 participants from across the world for four days of discussion, marking 25 years of our Department. Programme & info: kcldigitalconference.comkcldigitalconference.comThe Digital Conference 2026 @ King's College London 053
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026We're hiring! K-State is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Org Comm. Research focus: future of work, organizations, and organizing. Apply by April 1. careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-da8c4aea-da0e-49d3-b055-4f9f8a3d396d Please share!media.tenor.coma purple background with the words we 're hiringALT: a purple background with the words we 're hiring 000
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026If you aren't sending your graduate students Vines to help them work through your thesis feedback, are you even advising correctly? youtube.com/shorts/Wlyq2...youtube.comChloe Lmao, Take On Me VineYouTube video by AlphaMunky 000
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 21/02/2026My "return to normalcy" after this week? Giving a talk to design students on building communication infrastructure that sustains multiple perspectives. Translation: teaching people how to collaborate and have conflict without maiming each other. 120
Reposted by Sean Eddingtonmtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 17/12/2025occurs to me that we might be getting the "there's a problem of lonely males with no friends or romantic partners" and "there's a lucrative industry of toxic male influencers who tell young men to act like assholes" causation arrow backwards 322129450
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025The Chiefs are also declining a bowl bid this year. 020
Reposted by Sean EddingtonCiara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 16/11/2025My scrappy little podcast “Democracy & Destiny” based on my book _Corporatocracy_ has had over 1,500 listens. Please join the fun. 🤩 m.soundcloud.com/profciara/po... 🗳️⚖️📖🎧✍🏾 #booksky #podsky #blacksky #beansm.soundcloud.comStream Democracy & Destiny with Ciara Torres-Spelliscy | Listen to popular podcast episodes online for free on SoundCloudPlay the top podcast episodes by Democracy & Destiny with Ciara Torres-Spelliscy on SoundCloud on desktop and mobile. 0133
Reposted by Sean EddingtonDr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025"It's past time to recognize that university administrators aren't going to lead the way out of this, [setting] the stage for leadership... from faculty, staff, & students, [where] most if not all progress in higher ed over the past 100 yrs has occurred." www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... #AcademicSkyscience.orgHigher education fails at collective actionIn the latest development in the ongoing combat between universities in the United States and the Trump administration, the Department of Education has presented them with what it calls a “compact.” I... 210047
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 15/09/2025I can add vibe coder to my CV.media.tenor.coma man wearing headphones eating a banana with the words when your code works like god 's plan written above himALT: a man wearing headphones eating a banana with the words when your code works like god 's plan written above him 010
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Imagine dedicating your career to studying tech & new media, only to be utterly overwhelmed by the unholy combination of Zoom and Outlook. That’s me. I am the research subject.media.tenor.coma close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls making a funny face .ALT: a close up of a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls making a funny face . 010
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 19/08/2025wired.comAn Account Using the Same Name as Trump’s BLS Pick Posted Red-Pilled Conspiracy TheoriesA WIRED review of a now deleted Twitter account that used the screen name “Dr. Erwin J. Antoni III” shows it posted conspiratorial content about the 2020 election, Covid-19, and Jeffrey Epstein. 110
Reposted by Sean EddingtonClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Important message from @ethanvporter.bsky.social @aaronshaw.bsky.social @emmaspiro.bsky.social “NSF has accepted a dangerous myth that misinformation research (and research more generally) is really just partisan activism […] Nothing could be further from the truth” www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...science.orgMisinformation research continues to be urgent scienceBy one account, roughly 70% of Americans regard misinformation as a major threat, outpacing fears about climate change and infectious disease (1). This is true although the current and longer-term imp... 26327
Reposted by Sean EddingtonKathy Roberts Forde @krforde.bsky.social · 03/06/2025It's Launch Day! Faculty across the country are rising up to say: 🔹 We will defend academic freedom. 🔹 We will protect our students. 🔹 We will safeguard the public mission of higher ed. Join us: www.standtogetherhighered.org #StandTogetherForHigherEd #DefendHigherEd #AcademicFreedom #academicskystandtogetherhighered.orgStand Together 02212
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Who goes to @citylightsbooks.bsky.social while celebrating a friend’s 40th birthday and buys a book by Derrida and another by Freire? Me. The academic in me stays evergreen. 040
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025So now, studying misinformation is a threat to free speech? I guess disinfo is just “diverse viewpoints” now. 🫠🫠🫠🫠nsf.govUpdates on NSF Priorities 000
Reposted by Sean EddingtonAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/04/2025Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'" 13577444515442
Reposted by Sean EddingtonLibro.fm @libro.fm · 31/03/2025Today is Trans Day of Visibility ❤️ Check out these audiobooks, perfect for reading today and every day! libro.fm/playlists/tr... 3280124
Reposted by Sean EddingtonWIRED @wired.com · 18/03/2025They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.freedom.pressWired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should followAs the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy 16249136523359
Reposted by Sean Eddingtonjamelle @jamellebouie.net · 17/03/2025“This is one reason why conservatives (and fellow travelers like Arnade) hate liberalism so much: free choice disproves their biological essentialism.”liberalcurrents.comMost Men Don't Want To Be Heroes (And That's Okay)Despite the self-pity of some, there has never been a better time to be a man. 943206526
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025@lspaineddy.bsky.social and I are in NYC for a few days, and folks keep saying, “Welcome to NY.” The restraint it has taken me to not respond, “It’s been waiting for [us].” IYKYK.media.tenor.coma woman singing into a microphone and giving two thumbs upALT: a woman singing into a microphone and giving two thumbs up 020
Reposted by Sean EddingtonWIRED @wired.com · 15/03/2025Elon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that’s not how it works.wrd.cmWhat Really Happened With the DDoS Attacks That Took Down XElon Musk said a “massive cyberattack” disrupted X on Monday and pointed to “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area” as the source of the attack. Security experts say that's not how it works. 1011015188
Reposted by Sean EddingtonAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 15/03/2025This isn’t a left vs others thing. It’s about fighting vs rolling over. The middle is just as outraged as the edges 297114871922
Reposted by Sean EddingtonAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 14/03/2025Congrats Chuck Schumer you have thoroughly misplayed the funding fight. You’ve done everything possible to take ownership of it, despite democrats having no levers in govt. Are ya new? 40586671275
Reposted by Sean EddingtonWIRED @wired.com · 14/03/2025In a new era where Trump and his allies control all three branches of government and tech companies bend to their will, the technology you choose to use may be your last line of defense against digital surveillance.wrd.cmThe WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government SurveillanceDonald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to… 12623235
Reposted by Sean Eddington Maurice Mitchell 🐺 @mauricewfp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025The GOP funding bill is a direct attack on working people. If Democrats won't act like a real opposition party, we need a party that will. 06513
Reposted by Sean EddingtonAmy Hoy @amyhoy.bsky.social · 14/03/2025oh look y'all… a way to contact Schumer despite the fact he's doing his slimy, wiggly best to dodge the american people: SHARE WIDELY these are schumer's chief of staff and legislative director… two of the most critical staff positions: 51434990
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 14/03/2025Right? In the media landscape we live in, this is a 5 minute story. 010
Reposted by Sean EddingtonWorking Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · 14/03/2025The GOP funding bill is a direct attack on working people. If Democrats won't act like a real opposition party, we need a party that will. 9412102
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 13/03/2025@lilemil.bsky.social and @jerisaac.bsky.social get your governor. 110
Reposted by Sean EddingtonSoraya Nadia McDonald @soraya.press · 13/03/2025A portal you say? That accepts submissions from anyone, you say? Hmmm.nj.comNew ‘End DEI’ portal allows anyone to report schools with diversity programsThe Education Dept.'s new portal raises concerns about neighbors "informing" on schools and potential penalties. 23408116
Reposted by Sean EddingtonDr. Rita Shah @theritaphd.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Defunds higher ed. @aaup.bsky.social better be jumping in this asap. We need all Michigan academics to raise hell. (And really all academics because if they pull this off they’re coming for everyone else next). #AcademicSky 03819
Reposted by Sean EddingtonSydney Cheek-O’Donnell @iaskquestions.bsky.social · 07/03/2025Listen up, uni admin. Bullies will target you if you don’t fight back. This is not news. He’s been doing this for years. Only when he gets public, loud pushback does he back down. #academicsky 051
Reposted by Sean EddingtonCNN @cnn.com · 05/03/2025Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.cnn.comA 40-day Target boycott starts today. It couldn’t come at a worse time for the company | CNN BusinessTarget is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. 1733259957903
Reposted by Sean EddingtonWelcome @welcometeam.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Donald Trump thought he had a massive mandate. He's wrong. In the first month since taking office, his poll numbers are crumbling, and his supporters are having buyer's remorse. Don't believe us? Check this out. www.welcomestack.org/p/crossing-t...welcomestack.orgCrossing the lineRep. Cory Mills and Medicaid cuts show how to beat MAGA 422129
Sean Eddington @drsmeddy.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Dr. Harper’s powerful “Dear Colleague” letter is a timely reminder of why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are essential in higher education. You can read it here: www.insidehighered.com/opinion/blog...insidehighered.com 100
Reposted by Sean EddingtonAnthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 10/02/2025I love all my friends saying things like, “I wish I could make a career off being petty and making diss tracks” after the halftime show, and I’m out here like, “Have you considered academia?” 553997355
Reposted by Sean EddingtonIda Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Kendrick’s American flag motif at THIS MOMENT is subversive. Yes, yes, yes. 404381303592
Reposted by Sean EddingtonAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 06/02/2025As Elon Musk continues to talk about subsidies, let’s remember that he is the LARGEST GOVT SUBSIDIES RECIPIENT in the country! 406153814582