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Russia and China, have ramped up recruitment efforts targeting US federal employees—particularly those recently fired or at risk of termination. These efforts are unfolding aggressively on LinkedIn, where adversaries are reaching out under the guise of job opportunities, networking, and consulting.

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I can't even wrap my head around this. When I was on Fulbright, I was just out of college with no family money and only a tiny bit of my own savings. I lived (frugally) on that stipend. Students like me will be genuinely stranded in immigration limbo without a way to afford basic necessities.

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Today, a reporter from the Russian state news agency TASS gained unauthorized access to the Oval Office. How does one gain unauthorized access to the Oval Office? Meanwhile, AP and Reuters were blocked.

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By pure coincidence, of course, Russian state media was accidentally allowed into the Oval Office today. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous. Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.

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The military’s leaders have been purged and replaced with Trump loyalists and US Marshalls are now carrying guns. This is a coup.

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NSF employees were unlawfully reclassified from career to probationary, and then fired. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

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I hope to see many of you at#aas2025 @asianstudies.org

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Respect to a billionaire who has respect.

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Some good news!

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Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE

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The Philippine edition of my book published by Ateneo de Manila University Press is out! It means so much to me that my book will be hopefully widely read in the Philippines, my forever home, and in other parts of Southeast Asia. I will be in Manila in June for the book launch.

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Sociology scholars, nominate your favorite feminist-activist in these times where they are vital!

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Get out tomorrow to show that we support presidents not dictators!

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The cabal is purging skilled workers under false pretenses. Call your congress people, don’t let this stand!

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Crucial reminder!

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Guys, this is real. We need to fight.

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I with Dr. Wenting Yu are organizing a special issue at @jcca-gigahamburg.bsky.social (journals.sagepub.com/page/cca/cal...) titled “Digital China: Technology, Governance, and the Reshaping of Society.” Please consider submitting and spreading the word. If you have any questions, feel free to DM me

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Happy Lunar New Year!

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Today is my onboard meeting for the @asianstudies.org Diversity and Equity Committee. Just wanna say loudly how happy I am to be doing this right now; gonna DEI so hard these next few years.

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Chicago: how can we support our local EPA? Keep Lake Michigan clean!

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Thank you to all the judges for freezing, ceasing, and whatever legal term is used to stop Trump’s horrendous policies and cuts.

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Programs for malaria, TB, and other diseases have been caught up in the U.S. freeze on foreign aid

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New York magazine has been investigating hard lately—first they unmasked Neil Gaiman, and now Pamela Paul

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Protect yourself from DOGE: freeze your credit, now!

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Online Tribute in Memory of Michael Burawoy The International Sociological Association (ISA) mourns the tragic passing of Michael Burawoy (1947-2025), a leading sociologist, Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley, and 17th President of ISA (2010–2014).

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There's one week left to lock in our best rates for #AASInAsia2025! Register now to secure Early Bird savings—these prices end on February 14! https://buff.ly/3ClqGYo

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This will be an eye-opening read:

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“We are shocked and saddened by the news of Professor Michael Burawoy’s passing. His untimely death is a great loss to sociology & to movements for justice around the world.” @michaelabenson.bsky.social on a collegiate, courageous giant of the discipline. thesociologicalreview.org/announcement...

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Chicago friends: come rally to demand action from our Senators! www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

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Finally good news in 2025! Break the genres 🙌

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Small acts matter. We can do this.

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Never forget.

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People in Chicago: you can refuse ICE entry!

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As ICE becomes more aggressive now your rights—and the difference between their warrants and cops’ warrants, like this guy did!

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Let there be no doubt we will stand up for all of our children and families. We will follow our state laws that protect the immigrant communities that live, work, and thrive in Illinois. Know your rights and plan.

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People falling for fake/“jokey” screenshots which purport to report or quote something Which is why if you’re gonna post a screenshot always: - provide link to the source ✅ - provide alt txt ✅ Probably a good idea to not share/amplify posts with screenshots that do not have these two things!

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