The last three times a new Pope was elected, the Seahawks have made the Super Bowl as the No. 1 seed.
◽️ 2005: Pope Benedict XVI elected, SEA to SB XL
◽️ 2013: Pope Francis elected, SEA to SB XLVIII
◽️ 2025: Pope Leo XIV elected, SEA to SB LV
The UNC system just released its final policy on mandatory syllabi disclosure, stating that syllabi are university (not faculty) IP and certain course info must be posted on new, publicly searchable databases before every semester.
A thread about what's changed from the draft I reported on earlier:
Yep. Same tension can be seen even in sports like NASCAR.
and instead embracing the more challenging work of developing comprehensive, nuanced approaches that recognize both the limitations and possibilities of technical intervention.
Special thanks to @citap.bsky.social for the support! [4/4]
as well as the complexity of youth well-being - resulting in laws that ultimately do little to actually keep youth safe online.
We argue that safer online environments requires abandoning the fallacy that we can simply “nerd harder” our way to youth safety... [3/]
We analyze recently enacted state-level child online safety laws (COSLs) and demonstrate how different techno-legal solutionist logics manifest in these legislative efforts. Our analysis illustrates that these logics fundamentally misunderstand the social and political shaping of technology... [2/]
🚨 🔓 📄 New academic year, new open access publication!
Happy to share a new co-authored paper with Amanda Reid & @evanringel3.bsky.social in Policy & Internet: Nerd Harder: A Typology of Techno-Legal Solutionist Logics in Child Online Safety Laws [1/]
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Congratulations, Jo!! Thrilled for you and can't wait to see all the amazing work you'll do at DDC!
I'm about to teach my first polcomm class and have had many of these same thoughts and feelings as I've pulled materials together. Thanks for sharing!
Sharing my latest pub, "News Inside: What Mainstream Journalism Can Learn From the Radical Humanism of Prison Journalism." Particularly proud b/c incarcerated/formerly incarcerated folks can teach us a lot about democracy & media. A pleasure to collaborate w/ @lizhallgren.bsky.social on this:
It is not good when DSA enforcement becomes a trade/ geopolitical bargaining chip …
“The European Commission pauses the investigation into DSA violations by X to maintain peace with the United States”
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I'll be presenting my work on US far-right media coverage of the 2023 anti-immigrant riot in Dublin, Ireland this afternoon at #ICA25 in Denver. Come say hi if you're around or if you're interested in transnational far-right media coverage!
Had a fantastic time at my first hackathon learning lots of new things from some amazing researchers! #hackica25 #ica25
My primary professional organization, which alternates annual meeting locations each year, has moved its 2027 conference out of the U.S. - where it was already booked - saying it will hold no more meetings during the current admin after this year in the U.S. This is unprecedented to my knowledge.
Thinking about devastating cuts to NSF: US gov-funded science has been the engine upon which most of the tech wealth was generated. But the oligarchs (currently hoarding much of that $) think it’s their own brilliance & not the accident of standing close to the scientific engine that made them rich.
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NASCAR Xfinity series racking at Rockingham Speedway in NC.
God’s country
“I truly believe I have accomplished the American Dream and as an immigrant, on behalf of all immigrants, that’s all we ask for — to be given a fair and honest chance of fulfilling our hopes and dreams.”
Times are tough right now. Which makes celebrating those around us who are making a difference all the more important. Today, that means showcasing my incredible mom! A proud immigrant and lifelong educator who always puts her students first:
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A graphic highlighting Rory McIlroy's win at the Masters, giving him the career Grand Slam
RORY MCILROY HAS DONE IT‼️
He wins the Masters and becomes the sixth men's golfer to complete the career Grand Slam 🏆
Graphic that officially announces Will Wade as the next head coach of the NC State men’s basketball team
LFG.
Go Pack.
Yet another display of unity between the two most prominent far-right figures in their respective countries. McGregor was a guest at Trump’s second inaugural earlier this year.
We’ll never forget the magic of 2024. And for that, I’m grateful for Kevin Keatts. Excited for a new era in Raleigh.
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NC State women's basketball 2025 ACC Regular Season Co-Champions graphic.
This team rules.
Wes Moore is a winner.
Go Pack.
Down goes No. 1! Love this team - bring on March Madness. Go Pack 🐺
A graphic highlighting NC State's first win over an AP No. 1 women's basketball team since 2021
No. 13 NC State beats No. 1 Notre Dame in a double OT thriller!
What a performance from the Wolfpack 🐺
