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Established in 1977, the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) leads the field of women's, gender, & sexuality studies in educational & social transformation. linktr.ee/nationalwomensstudiesassoc

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
In New York, ICE detained a busload of farmworkers that were actively involved in a union drive. In Washington state, ICE dragged a farmworkers’ rights activist and leader out of his car to detain him. Be warned: attacking unions is a hallmark of fascism.
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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
a formerly enslaved Black anarchist woman led the first American May Day parade in Chicago in 1886 and don’t you forget it!!
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UAW Archivist @uawarchivist.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Sticker for 1932 Detroit #MayDay parade. Printed 5 years before the @uaw.org formed and in the aftermath of the Ford Hunger March massacre, it speaks to the violence autoworkers endured to unionize their industry. From the Joe Brown Papers at the @reutherlibrary.bsky.social.
Sticker for May Day parade starting at Ferry and Russell in Detroit, with a drawing of a big tank labeled "Ford" firing multiple cannons at picketing workers. Printed by the United Front May Day Committee.
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NPR @npr.org · 01/05/2025
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on Thursday, regardless.
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May Day protesters will rally nationwide against the 'war on working people'
May Day is not officially acknowledged in the U.S. because of what historians say is an ongoing resistance to unity among the working class. This resistance is prompting protesters to take action on T...
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National Women’s Studies Association @theenwsa.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🐣 Early Bird Registration for our 45th Annual Conference, “An Honour Song: Feminist Struggles, Feminist Victories”, begins today, May 1st! 📌Visit www.nwsa.org & select “upcoming events” to review details about our 2025 annual convening in San Juan, Puerto Rico & complete your registration! 1/2
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Bristol University Press Journals @bupjournals.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The Journal of Gender-Based Violence is looking for Co-Editors to lead the journal over the next 3 years Applications close 25 April 2025 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal... #GBV #IPV EndVAW #VAW #GenderBasedViolence #DomesticAbuse
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Truthout @truthout.org · 20/03/2025
A family feud at Smart Communications revealed that the company offered sheriffs and jail administrators luxury cruises, retreats and cash in order to gain prison communications contracts.
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A Legal Battle Exposes the Big Business of Exploiting Prisoners for Profit
A deeper look into Smart Communications reveals what drives the for-profit takeover of the US carceral system.
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Truthout @truthout.org · 20/03/2025
“By erasing the [refugee] camps, they want to erase the idea that Palestinians have a right to return, but even if the camp is in ruins, we will pitch tents and sleep there."
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Inside Israel’s Campaign of Forcible Displacement in West Bank Refugee Camps
“By erasing the camps, they want to erase the idea that Palestinians have a right to return,” said one displaced person.
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Interrupting Criminalization @interruptcrim.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
4/8 6-8 PM ET: Journalists, activist media makers, and comms workers! Join us and our Abolition Journalism Fellow @lewispants.bsky.social for an online resistance lab about making and distributing media under surveillance. Learn more: www.interruptingcriminalization.com/events/all/r...
Event graphic featuring bold white text angled diagonally on a dark teal background. The text reads: "Resistance Lab: Making and Distributing Media Under Surveillance. Register at bit.ly/JournalistsMeetupReg. Tuesday, April 8. 6-8pm EST." 

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Palestine Festival of Literature @palfest.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Abubaker Abed interviews a young Gazan about the harrowing torment he experienced in Israeli prison despite never being charged with a crime, and the shock of being released to find that many of his relatives had been killed in the genocide. Learn more here: www.dropsitenews.com/p/palestinia...
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Freed Palestinian Teen Recounts Over a Year of Abuse in Israeli Custody
Like many Palestinian captives, Mohammed Abu Sahlool endured frequent beatings, electrocution, starvation, prolonged shackling, and psychological torture.
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The Nation Magazine @thenation.com · 20/03/2025
Donald Trump is waging war on trans people—and the state laws meant to protect them aren't strong enough.
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Our Trans Protections Aren’t Strong Enough for the Trump Era
Many states have passed so-called “shield laws” to protect trans people. But they weren’t designed for a presidency like Donald Trump’s.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The UK has now issued a travel warning for the US: possible arrest or detention for failing to meet entry requirements.
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National Women’s Studies Association @theenwsa.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
📚 Join us for an author talk with Loretta J. Ross on her newest book "Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel" on March 21st at 5 PM!
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National Women’s Studies Association @theenwsa.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Join us one week from today 2/28/2025 at 2:00 PM EST for "Protecting Free Speech and the Freedom to Learn on Campus & Online" in Collaboration with @penamerica This event is free for NWSA Members and requires registration in order to securely receive details. You can sign up at the link in our bio!
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