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Marike Janzen

@msophiej.bsky.social
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professoring German Studies & more in Kansas, walking the dog, listening to stories

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Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Kansas - Governor Polling: 🔵 Holscher: 49% 🔴 Masterson: 46% GSG / Sept 16, 2026 (Democratic Commissioner)
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Ben Chappell @benchappell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our baby union is deep into the grievance process. The student press has been proactive in covering all of our efforts.
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University Daily Kansan on Instagram: "United Academics at KU filed a grievance with the University of Kansas administration for cutting a lecturer’s position from full-time to part-time. Emilee Kern ...
93 likes, 0 comments - universitydailykansan on September 30, 2026: "United Academics at KU filed a grievance with the University of Kansas administration for cutting a lecturer’s position from full-t...
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
You know, if you *really* cared about the wellbeing of women in college, instead of carping about the statistically insignificant number of trans athletes in sports minding their own business, you’d be railing against these Cornell fraternity cretins who drugged and gang-raped a passed-out women:
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Wow.
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Ben Chappell @benchappell.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
The current chair of the AAU and chancellor of the University of Kansas is bullying and gaslighting faculty leaders. www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
kansascity.com
KU leaders bully faculty instead of listening to them. That must change | Opinion
Leadership chose a strategy commonly used to deflect responsibility. That’s the reason behind the no-confidence vote. | Opinion
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Ben Chappell @benchappell.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
T flippin A tinyurl.com/UAKUTA
The logo of the United Academics of KU AFT-AAUP labor union, surrounded by the words "Tentative Agreement Reached!"
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Ben Chappell @benchappell.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
This one time, we lived in Austin
Two young people wearing casual '90s clothes stand in front of a faux German cottage in a photo print lightened with age.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
lawrencekstimes.com
KU faculty union rallies as contract negotiations drag on
Members of the KU faculty and staff union rallied on campus Wednesday, restless after well more than a year of bargaining had yet to produce a contract.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Tell KU Chancellor Doug Girod to Reject the Compact
On Monday October 20th, KU Chancellor Doug Girod "was invited to provide feedback to federal officials on the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education and related matters impacting universi...
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Colin McRoberts @colinmcroberts.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
I'm the only Democrat running for office in the First District. Redistricting would likely help me. I oppose it. It's wrong to rig elections because voters won't do what they're told. And it's wrong even if it helps me. It's a lesson my opponent forgot a long time ago.
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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Your outie calls her senator everyday
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50501-Kansas @50501-kansas.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Kansas50501 is again answering the national call to have protests at all 50 Capitols. RALLY for our future (South Steps of Capitol) LEARN from our past (walk or drive 1-mile to Topeka’s own National Park’s Brown vs. Board of Education Museum GIVE in the present - Bring Canned Foods for donation!
Topeka Protest at the Capitol - Join Us!
Kansas50501 is again answering the national call to have protests at all 50 Capitols on the same day. 

RALLY for our future (South Steps of Capitol)

LEARN from our past (walk or drive the 1-mile trek to Topeka’s own National Park’s Brown vs. Board of Education Museum, in honor of National Park week - www.nps.com/brvb

GIVE in the present - Bring Canned Foods for donation to Food Banks

You are welcome if you believe in change through Non-Violent Action and  want to help Save Our Democracy
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want our government to:

Uphold the Constitution 
End Executive Overreach
Return Power to the 3 Equal Branches of Government
Support Equal Rights for All


Bring your Signs, and your Voice - we will circle the Capitol as we chant, there will be 5 minute “Open Mic” opportunities (via bullhorn) for those who want to speak. There will be no pre-scheduled Speakers at this event. 

Support local restaurants in downtown Topeka, or bring your own picnic lunch.

There will be “Hands On” Tables where you can learn ways to get involved / give back. 

Maps to the Brown v. Board of Education will be provided for anyone who wants to take their own initiative to walk/drive to the Museum. It is aprox. a 2 mile round trip, with some parking / and a large green space adjacent. 


Topeka Protest at the Capitol - Join Us!
Indivisible/Kansas50501 is again answering the national call to have protests at all 50 Capitols on the same day. 

RALLY for our future (South Steps of Capitol) 

LEARN from our past (walk or drive the 1-mile trek to Topeka’s own National Park’s Brown vs. Board of Education Museum, in honor of National Park week - www.nps.com/brvb 

GIVE in the present - Bring Canned Foods for donation to Food Banks 

You are welcome if you believe in change through Non-Violent Action
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Helen Wheels @helenwheels1223.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Tracks
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The Lawrence Times @lawrencekstimes.com · 11/03/2025
After Haskell Indian Nations University's spring powwow was postponed amid forced, baseless employee terminations, the university is now planning a Spring Resilience Powwow. lawrenceks.news/3XFECnm
lawrenceks.news
Save the date: Haskell planning Spring Resilience Powwow
After Haskell Indian Nations University's spring powwow was postponed amid forced, baseless employee terminations, the university is now planning a Spring Resilience Powwow.
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Laura Mead @lauram108.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Highlight reel from the Virtual Town Hall held in Kansas for Senator Moran. (Which he didn't attend) youtu.be/VVwHNyOOx9Q?...
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Virtual Town Hall -- Questions Raised
YouTube video by Prairie Hollow
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Topeka, KS, today
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I called all 8 of Senator Marshall’s offices and only got voicemail. I left a message for him in his Garden City office. Further proof he’s hiding from his constituents.
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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
my dog when I ask what’s in his mouth
Marco Rubio trying to disappear into the couch
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/03/2025
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
voices of anger from a red state.
kansaspublicradio.org
50-50-1 President's Day Protest in Topeka
Dozens of Kansans turned out on President's Day to protest many of the sweeping changes enacted by President Trump in the past month. We hear from many of them in this audio postcard from the State Ca...
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
lawrencekstimes.com
Haskell Foundation now accepting donations to help support fired employees, fill some roles on campus
A nonprofit organization is now collecting donations to support Haskell Indian Nations University following federally ordered staff and faculty cuts.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
watching a virtual town hall for Senator Moran here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFMC... Senator Moran is not in attendance.
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The Lawrence Times @lawrencekstimes.com · 20/02/2025
”This irresponsible action has devastating effects on those fired and on all university staff and students. … Haskell Indian Nations University is an integral part of our community and an important higher education resource,” Pat Willer & Pat Kehde write in this letter. lawrenceks.news/4gOOu4M
lawrenceks.news
Letter to the Times: Haskell firings are unacceptable
”This irresponsible action has devastating effects on those fired and on all university staff and students. … Haskell Indian Nations University is an integral part of our community and an important hi...
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Topeka, Feb 17
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
ugh. Olive Garden? Really?
www2.ljworld.com
Town Talk | Plans call for Olive Garden to locate near 21st and Iowa in KU’s West Campus development
Plans are in the works for Lawrence to get an Olive Garden restaurant — with a Crimson and Blue hue nonetheless. The Journal-World has seen construction documents that show an Olive Garden Italian res...
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The Lawrence Times @lawrencekstimes.com · 14/02/2025
Numerous employees of Haskell Indian Nations University lost their jobs today as part of sweeping nationwide cuts ordered by President Donald Trump's administration. lawrenceks.news/4i132PN
lawrenceks.news
Haskell Indian Nations University lays off dozens of employees after federal orders
Numerous employees of Haskell Indian Nations University lost their jobs Friday as part of sweeping nationwide cuts ordered by President Donald Trump's administration.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
claiming partial credit for the kid, here, no credit for the song, which imo is amazing
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
lawrencekstimes.com
KU faculty union rallies for fair contract after months of negotiations
Members of KU’s faculty and academic staff union, UAKU, rallied outside the Kansas Union Tuesday to urge administrators to sign a fair contract before the end of the year.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
5calls.org/issue/elon-m...
5calls.org
Fight Against Elon Musk’s Government Takeover ⭑ 5 Calls
UPDATE (02/02/25): Musk and his DOGE team of personal allies have also now gained access to classified material including high-security intelligence …
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
German left response to CDU cooperation with AFD. 🔥🔥🔥
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Heidi Reichinnek Greift Friedrich Merz FRONTAL An! #shorts
YouTube video by DIE LINKE
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
If you can go, go. 5pm today. Last night's cutoff of federal funding by 47 doesn't just mess with the recipients, it violates the Constitution and seizes powers that belong to Congress. It's a dictatorial attempt at consolidation of power in the presidency. www.mobilize.us/climateactio...
mobilize.us
WHITE HOUSE RALLY · VizEvents
The White House has just frozen federal funding, a move that could halt payments within days to states and households relying on essential programs like SNAP food aid, housing assistance, education, h...
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Half a mile from home.
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Ben Chappell @benchappell.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Me: I did it! I broke up with Facebook so we can finally be together! Bluesky: who is this?
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Lawrence, KS friends, consider donating or subscribing to local independent media, lawrencekstimes.com.
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The Lawrence Times
Lawrence, KS news: Find Lawrence breaking news, events, Lawrence Public Schools, KU, local government and more here. No paywall.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Lina Atfah, a Syrian poet living in Germany who I had the opportunity to speak with a few years ago, comments on recent events in her home country.
deutschlandfunkkultur.de
Syrische Lyrikerin: "Wir werden tanzen"
Lyrikerin Lina Atfah spricht von Hoffnung, Zusammenarbeit und dem Wunsch nach einem Leben jenseits der Tyrannei. „Wir möchten nur leben“, sagt sie.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
enjoying how apple tv's "Bad Sisters" depicts sister mind meld.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
omg and wtf, I had no idea this was a thing: www.tagesschau.de/inland/regional/hessen/hr-frankfurt-empfiehlt-umbenennung-des-getraenks-lumumba-auf-weihnachtsmarkt-100.html
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Hessen: Weihnachtsmarkt Frankfurt: Standbetreiber sollen "Lumumba" umbenennen
Der Name "Lumumba" für heißen Kakao mit Rum ist seit Längerem umstritten. In Frankfurt empfiehlt die städtische Tourismusabteilung den Weihnachtsmarktbetreibern, darauf zu verzichten.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
T-day 2024.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
This looks amazing. www.nytimes.com/2024/10/31/movies/soundtrack-to-a-coup-detat-review.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
nytimes.com
‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’ Review: What Lies Beneath
A passionate and propulsive documentary about the assassination of Patrice Lumumba spins its web in many directions.
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
https:// www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/27/plan-to-cut-berlin-arts-budget-will-destroy-citys-culture-directors-warn
theguardian.com
Plan to cut Berlin arts budget will ‘destroy’ city’s culture, directors warn
Leading theatre figures warn ‘drastic’ reduction in funding will cause bankruptcy and harm city’s tourism appeal
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
For the insomniacs, an alternative to counting sheep: bcounter.nat.vg
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Bcounter
Almost-real-time Bluesky user count
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
can anybody point me to resources about how East Germany talked about displaced people post WW II?
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Marike Janzen @msophiej.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Stuck my head in the sand last week, slowly emerging, blinkingly, over here.
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