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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Use code FLASH50 for 50% off print until 8/31/26.

Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I can get behind a required course (that you could test out of) on multiple computer skills (keyboarding, file organization, email management, basic excel, and ai). None of these alone really require a full semester to gain basic computer skills but combined, could be a semester-long course.

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Teaching Introduction to Sociology but unsure what content is the most important? My new book which covers the sociological literacy framework, the content and role of intro, & challenges around teaching the course. Through Aug 31, use code FLASH50 for 50% off. www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/tea...

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Chris Maggio @chrisjmaggio.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Overall, so many falsehoods, misrepresentations, and faulty assumptions in this article made by people who claim to be white knighting for “truth.” Embarrassing

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Next time the press wants to talk about Intro to Soc or the content of our textbooks, I'm available. Folks with good intentions manage to find me. I don't know why folks who don't teach intro and certainly have never opened more than a single textbook keep getting platformed on course content.

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Dr Alex Fitzpatrick @animalarchaeology.com · 19/07/2026

highly recommend trying to piece together what’s happening at the World Cup right now entirely from your BlueSky feed

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Don't we already have a method for citing things you did not actually track down yourself? You could include "as cited in [ChatGPT]" if you don't want to be bothered with checking the source output.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 13/05/2026

This is Jam. He said he was the highest jumping golden retriever in Ontario. May or may not have lied on his resume. Still 13/10 (IG: skythepupvlogger)

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I'm prepping my summer courses. I can prep one using my book. The other course? I'm stuck because the book (along with its integrated assignments) uses an external tool. I don't know when it will become available and if it will be ready in time for summer courses (which begin May 18).

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A free online textbook for Intro to Soc that does NOT require any login to access or is only accessible through any LMS? I've got just what you need: sociologycoach.com/instructors/

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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Dunno, Republicans. I think boys are pretty scrappy and Trump can barely navigate a sidewalk unassisted.

72% of boot licking Republicans think Trump can beat up an 8 year old.

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Peter J Woods @awasteofredmeat.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I'm in this post and I don't like it

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Fun fact: The year your child turns 17, you are no longer eligible for the child credit, even though they are still a dependent. That was a fun surprise that could have paid for flights on Southwest to go to Disney for the day.

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Lisa Wade @lisawade.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Why do fascists hate sociology? Because it makes transparent everything fascists don't want you to know. A sociological imagination makes us harder to control. Long live the sociological imagination.

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Why Fascists Hate Sociology (opinion)

The anti-sociology politicians are on to something in grasping the field’s power.

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Zachary Levenson @grundrza.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

On Thursday, Florida's Board of Governors removed sociology from the general education curriculum of every university in the state. Chancellor Ray Rodrigues attacked the @asanews.bsky.social as illegitimate. On behalf of sociologists everywhere, I respond to them in today's @miamiherald.com:

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🎃 Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 31/03/2026

The Supreme Court did not strike down conversion therapy bans today. Not nationwide. Not in Colorado. Not anywhere. Here's what actually happened in Chiles v. Salazar—and why the coverage you're seeing serves the conservative legal movement more than it serves you.

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Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Three years into the AI era, educators say they face a major crisis. Bosses and clients replacing tutoring jobs with AI. Replacing *athletic coaching* with AI. Many students now cannot grasp why they would *not* use AI for schoolwork. And worse. The 5th installment of AI Killed My Job—educators:

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"If AI is writing the work and AI is reading the work, do we even need to be there at all?" Education workers reveal a growing crisis on campus and off

AI Killed My Job: Educators.

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

"The real world/applied nature of this chapter is more realistic for students who often won't become professional researchers, but nonetheless need methodological competency." sociologycoach.com/books/

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

"I think students would enjoy reading this chapter and not get bored. Very well done!" sociologycoach.com/books/

"I think students would enjoy reading this chapter and not get bored. Very well done!" https://sociologycoach.com/books/

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

"I especially like the fact that it shows what sociologists actually DO. I'm tired of students getting the impression that the field is filled with people who get paid to sit around in lawn chairs contemplating social construction." sociologycoach.com/books/

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

"This is an amazing (part) 'methods' chapter that also incorporates a strong emphasis on the practical relevance of sociology for all majors... A+!" sociologycoach.com/books/

"This is an amazing (part) 'methods' chapter that also incorporates a strong emphasis on the practical relevance of sociology for all majors... A+!" www.sociologycoach.com

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Discover the only sociology textbook built for today's students--and tomorrow's challenges. sociologycoach.com/books/

Available Now: Discover the only sociology textbook built for today's students--and tomorrow's challenges. www.sociologycoach.com

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I'm also on this panel. Hope to see you at it!

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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Indiana University's football crown was the feel-good story of the year. Off the field...not so much Ranked last for free speech, DEI cuts, slashing the humanities while paying its coach $13M under MAGA trustees My column on how IU ranks No. 1 in moral bankruptcy www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...

inquirer.com

Indiana U. won a title and lost its soul | Will Bunch Newsletter

Plus, the pundits are so wrong about Dems and 2028.

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Learn more at sociologycoach.com/books/

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Learn more at sociologycoach.com/books/

New for Intro to Sociology "I think students would enjoy reading this chapter and not get bored. Very well done!" www.sociologycoach.com Introduction to Sociology Stephanie Medley-Rath

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Prof. Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Bolsonaro in prison, Yeon sentenced to prison, Andrew arrested on his birthday...and America still holding on to a 34 count felon as President.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/02/2026

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Learn more at sociologycoach.com/books/

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Teaching Sociology @teachingsociology.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Teaching Sociology Openly: A Practical Introduction to Open Pedagogy will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 5:30 PM ET. Dr. Michele Lee Kozimor, Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship and former Teaching Sociology editor. Register: bsu.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I don't really care about the assigned seats. However, I'm a credit card holder. They've made all the benefits worse yet keep sending marketing emails about how these fewer and worse benefits are somehow better.

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Learn more at sociologycoach.com/books/

"This is an amazing (part) 'methods' chapter that also incorporates a strong emphasis on the practical relevance of sociology for all majors... A+!" Introduction to Sociology by Stephanie Medley-Rath

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Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Colleges need to stop trying to teach students how to use AI. Even in the theoretical use cases, genAI requires the expertise to know the process and outcome WITHOUT IT to be able to use it for shortcuts and then THOROUGHLY vet the product. EXPERTISE. Students don't have that, they're students.

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Clearly they did not read them. If they had, they would have found some ideas that they like. ... like the one wildly successful tb whose author uncritically cites a known White supremacist to support their wild claim.

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Erin Grievances @erinbartram.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It feels like it's been impossible to get people outside of higher ed to understand that eliminating staff/programs/majors is primarily an ideological project, whatever claims are made about finances. What's happened at the Post is what's been happening in higher ed for ages.

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Memento (spooky) Morty 🌙 @mementomorty.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

That stupid groundhog can shut the fuck up

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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

ASA has won a major victory for academic freedom. As part of a coalition represented by @democracyforward.org, we defeated the Dept of Ed’s attempt to get school districts to censor lessons, abandon student support programs, and certify compliance. Read more: bit.ly/4qKGo2U.

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Karen Benjamin Guzzo @karenguzzo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Knowledge is power. When the state acts to prevent its people from gaining knowledge, it is an act designed to keep them submissive and subordinate to maintain the current power structure.

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Louise Seamster @louiseseamster.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

proud of the American Sociological Association for joining this suit as a plaintiff—and winning!!!

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 22/01/2026

Of course, there's no mention of the 200+ degree programs she cut or consolidated to help pay for this historic football win (by tripling the football budget).

WSJ article:

Pamela Whitten Is
Indiana University's
MVP
She jumped in and played the new
college-football game better than anyone
else.
By Jonathan Shapiro

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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Career Exploration Assignment for Introduction to Sociology

Learning Outcome:

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Stephanie Medley-Rath @smedleyrath.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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