Kevin Sanders

@kjsanders.bsky.social

So, assuming the government's antipathy towards higher education is motivated by a belief that most of the country is a Reform voter and that universities are a discourse that wouldn't play with that demographic probably tells you a lot about your relationship to government power.

DJ Peter

@djpeterde.bsky.social

Measured piece by two researchers: recent social disruption drives antipathy toward “establishment” opinions (could explain hostility toward DEI).

Important reminder: media representation doesn’t necessarily lead public opinion, nor reflect it.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/opinion/heated-rivalry-gay-prejudice.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.JAmR.GFXcAJYoUGyD&smid=nytcore-ios-share

lakes

@somearelakes.bsky.social

i think we discount how European antipathy and resentment affects the US. having to apologize for our boorish behavior after early enthusiastic support during the WOT is a formative memory for me. it’s literally impossible to explain our excuse this time.