Reposted by Christina LadamQuinn Bornstein @quinn-bornstein.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Come learn about how farmers are annoyed that @usdagov.bsky.social wants to build their manure pits too big, among other topics, on 9/30 at 1pm ET! 033
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Why do the captions on the Musk trailer say this? Like the words spoken are “creating the department of DOGE” — one syllable. How does that translate to “donated organs”? Weird autocorrect? 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Happy birthday, Dad. I miss you, but your voice in my head is my compass. You would’ve loved this Fred Flintstone steak, wish we could share your favorite meal together. 001
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 06/09/2026What type of representation is this? Where I want to move somewhere specifically to vote for someone? (Don’t tell me about his politics, don’t ruin this for me)youtube.comRep. Scott Peters Loves BeyonceYouTube video by NewDemocratCoalition 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 03/09/2026My Mom always told me about this event with Steinem at Keene State. I can't remember the details and she can't either. She either sat on stage with Steinem or picked her up at the airport. But my mom ended up running for office that year. We are linked, not ranked.nytimes.comGloria Steinem Aids McGovern's Cause (Gift Article)Dem Pres candidate Sen McGovern's efforts to support women's liberation movement discussed in light of recent endorsement of him by G Steinem; McGovern illus with her 152
Reposted by Christina LadamDean Barker @deanbarker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This monument to narcissism destroys the intentional sight line from Arlington to the Lincoln Memorial and is a grievous insult to those buried there. 0148
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I’d like to get a tablet for teaching that can project, any suggestions? I assumed all tablets could do that but I guess that’s not the case. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Do people ask their lawyer friends for advice the same way we ask medical professionals? 100
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026My dad wrote this in 2005dailykos.comThe Primary ScheduleDiscover the implications of front-loaded primaries and why state laws make national scheduling tough—find out what really needs reform. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I’m very into the NYT going against their style guide here — the Dr. is earned! 010
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Getting worked up about the way people responded to a colleague’s death was very annoying, treating responses like a litmus test. I think it is a normal human response to remember the best of people who have just died. 120
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Ten years ago, I might still have hope that this would matter to people. It doesn’t! People don’t actually care that much about sexual assault. He’ll be a guest on Bill Maher with Louis CK and Al Franken very soon, and anyone who cared will be chastised as the woke left ruining the D party. 010
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 07/07/2026If you love performative male tears, love island USA isn’t over yet! 120
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 05/07/2026The combination of storms and fireworks has the puppies holding hands. They’ll survive this together. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 02/07/2026static.klipy.comDumb And Dumber John DenverALT: Dumb And Dumber John Denver 110
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 28/06/2026I think it still is! I think there are a lot of cool 250 things happening at every level of govt and many cool efforts that we can still contribute to! 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Getting myself organized! By going through a bag that had stuff from Midwest 2023. Revival no longer exists? I have no idea if there is $ on these gift cards but sorry to the JAWS crew for embezzlement? 010
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 17/06/2026The Democratic Party should absolutely make Cyndi Munson a priority candidate. 010
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 12/06/2026We should all watch more state-level debates. The OK GOP debate is fascinating. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 08/06/2026I am on day 2 of canceled flights. They won’t give me a hotel. I’m losing my mind? 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 15/05/2026One way that we can demonstrate with actual evidence that students used AI is by checking for reference hallucinations. Tip -- if you check out the TurnItIn score, you can easily spot "citations" that don't exist. 010
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 12/05/2026"I'm intelligence in the age of the internet where you're as smart as how quickly you can use your smartphone / I'm complex" -Himanshu Suri, "You Can Sell Anything" (2010) [Grading and listening to DR] 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 09/05/2026THINGS I WOULD HACK: all of the texts between every cast member of the Hills since sp*ncer became a contender for Mayor. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Can hackers *please* put their efforts into something cool that would help me? Rather than throw a complete curve ball into my last day of teaching? On the day after my birthday? Vibes are so off, hackers. 020
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Being the lowest paid employee at a progressive organization in my early 20s jaded me a lot, and I interacted with a lot of people who I found to be, personally, assholes. You learn a lot about a person by seeing how they treat you, a non-important person. 100
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 02/05/2026My mom has taken this cognitive test many times. She still doesn’t do too poorly! She also emailed me “happy birthday” today (it’s not my birthday). Please choose your words carefully when talking about cognitive decline. It’s a sensitive topic for those of us facing it with our favorite people. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 24/04/2026MPSA folks, can you encourage presenters to share their screens on Zoom rather than just them presenting? Virtual experience sucks if I can't see your slides. 020
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Just throwing out an idea but I think Californians should recruit legend of Venice Fiona for governor.youtu.beFiona Apple - Pretrial (Let Her Go Home) (Official Music Video)YouTube video by fionaappleVEVO 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 12/04/2026“Ye” is my husband’s second cousin (or so?) and my sister-in-law told me years ago “we don’t claim him” 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 08/04/2026One year without my dad. I like finding the stuff he wrote -- opinion pieces, blog posts, emails -- when I want to talk to him about politics. I can hear his voice when reading his writing. But this one is just funny.dailykos.comA Theory on Corey Lewandowski's Decision Today, to Not Challenge Sen. ShaheenNobody can stand the creep. That is all. 120
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 05/04/2026I really dig the new James Blake album. It feels comprehensive of his style, but some new kinda 90s-era vibes? “I’m an eyesore / you’re a sight for / sore eyes” is such a good line that I can’t believe it didn’t already exist. For these trying times, I recommend Trying Times 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 30/03/2026It seems like higher ed convos about AI and LLMs have completely forgotten how destructive the widespread use is for the environment. We are in a massive drought in OK, the west is out of water/on fire — am I supposed to just forget about the resource extraction aspect of this bullshit? 121
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Spring break! Which is the one-year anniversary of visiting my parents and putting my dad in the hospital and him dying. I’ve been doing *so* well for months, but this is going to be super hard. 110
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 10/03/2026The Anthropic situation has led me to believe that many current international conflicts are the result of men wanting to play with their new war toys (I am not a conflict scholar) 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Anyone can run for this OK senate seat, this is a super last minute election. It would be very cool if someone unexpected just decided to give it a go. 010
Reposted by Christina LadamAmanda Sahar d’Urso @asdurso.bsky.social · 28/02/2026How about this: if you didn’t post anything when the Iranian regime killed tens of thousands of Iranians protesting for freedom in the streets, maybe you should refrain on commenting on Iran today esp if your comment is “concern for Iranians.” Honestly, it makes you look cynical and heartless. 061
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 27/02/2026I feel EXTREME RAGE when my gmail fully drafts an email from "me" like I'm a mindless drone. Never would I write, "Wow! That's a lot of snow!" to a family member telling me about their hip replacement surgery. We should turn off the internet for a bit, like a week for starters. The Pitt style. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 08/02/2026If you work at a newspaper and write “difficult decisions have been taken” you should just be fired 111
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 02/02/2026I want other people to think this is as cool as I think it is.media.tenor.coma man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america 'ALT: a man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america ' 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 14/11/2025with everything going on the thing that has made me the most upset today is that a famous woman made a post about how lucky she is to be with her partner and the first piece of evidence she offered was that he brings his cart back at the grocery store 100
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 03/10/2025I just watched Idiocracy for the first time and my main takeaway is that Maya Rudolph is such a babe 120
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Cursed that RHOSLC has an episode about aging parents this week when I really need an escape. 000
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 27/09/2025My next door neighbor is on this famous podcast! Very cool.youtu.beIHIP News: Trump's Red States Are FED UP With MAGA; Liberal Candidates TAKEOVER!!YouTube video by I've Had It 020
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Just remembered how we held my dad’s funeral reception at my mom’s assisted living facility and at one point one of the people who worked there came in and made an announcement shilling for the company, brought brochures, told people they looked like the target age demographic 110
Christina Ladam @xtinaladam.bsky.social · 21/09/2025My husband is playing in a chess tournament this weekend and it has firmly cemented my commitment to never having to take kids to competition events on the weekends 020
