Dheepa Sundaram, PhD (she/her)
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Settler. Scholar of performance, ritual, hate politics, yoga & digital Hindu/tva publics. Animal lover, anti-caste, anti-racist, anti-hate. No response to trolls. RP ⍯ Endorsement #BLM, #FREEPALESTINE
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I couldn’t afford ours which was $800 so I didn’t walk either. Maybe if I get tenure I’ll get one. We have some we give to faculty but they are all black. Just feels weird.
This.
What assurances can university leaders provide that the disciplining and arresting and beating of their students is not directed by politicians, lobbying groups or billionaire group chats?
This is true cowardice. Also, university discussions of decolonization are always performative.
“By defending academic freedoms, I emphasize again that fear and suppression of critical voices can never be part of a university that has yet to be democratized and decolonized."
University of Vienna cancels talk with Palestinian historian Dr. Rashid Khalidi
www.newarab.com/news/vienna-...
Vienna University cancels talk with Palestinian historian
The University of Vienna has cancelled a lecture by prominent Palestinian historian Rashid Khalidi, forcing the event online amid widespread criticism
www.newarab.com
The outside agitators, folks.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...
Business titans privately urged NYC mayor to use police on Columbia protesters, chats show
A WhatsApp chat started by some wealthy Americans after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack reveals their focus on New York Mayor Eric Adams and their work to shape U.S. opinion of the Gaza war.
www.washingtonpost.comGreg Abbott pardoning a guy who shot and murdered a peaceful protester seems like totally normal, non authoritarian behavior.
Greg Abbott pardoning a guy who shot and murdered a peaceful protester seems like totally normal behavior, non authoritarian behavior.
Ngl this is kind of great.
“Other neighbors have joined the [the abortion rights] demonstrators, whose intent was ‘to bring the protest to their personal lives because the decisions affect our personal lives,’ said Heather-Ann Irons, who came to the street to protest.”
An upside-down flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case.
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At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display
An upside-down flag, adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case.
www.nytimes.comOur descent into fascism has been rapid. That it is happening under Biden…
Historian Ilan Pappe was detained in Detroit airport on Monday and asked if he was a Hamas supporter, whether he views Israeli action in Gaza as genocide, who his Arab and Muslim friends are in America, and what his solution is to the “conflict.”
He is 70.
Orcas are committed to the revolution. And it’s a beautiful thing.
Good gravies!
I don't think I could have predicted this when I was younger.
“To help preserve academic freedom and safety…” 😳
Not sure how these folks can show their faces to students after signing this travesty
wild story about GOP School Board politics.
“During the meeting, Cliff Criswell, the grandfather of Nate Criswell, took the microphone, carrying…a…handgun in a leather holster…
‘We have profile sheets’ on all the trustees…Cliff Criswell shouted. “We know what you do. We know where you live.’”
"after taking office and examining hundreds of pages of curriculum, Gore was shocked by what she found — and didn’t find.
The pervasive indoctrination she had railed against simply did not exist."
www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/t...
A GOP Texas school board member campaigned against schools indoctrina…
Courtney Gore, a Granbury ISD school board member, has disavowed the far-right platform she campaigned on. Her defiance has brought her backlash.
www.texastribune.org
This paragraph explains why capitalism is failing us.
“without insurance, banks won’t issue a mortgage; w/o a mortgage, most people can’t buy a home. With fewer buyers, real estate values are likely to decline, along with property tax revenues, leaving communities with less money for schools…”
insurers flee from the notoriously climate risk exposed state of.... iowa
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
As Insurers Around the U.S. Bleed Cash From Climate Shocks, Homeowners Lose
It’s not just California and Florida now: Insurers are losing money around the country. It means higher rates and, sometimes, cancellation notices.
www.nytimes.comwe are risking a great deal for this cause. Not only are we risking arrest & suspension from this school, but we are risking our physical safety. I hope that police or fellow students do not harm us, but from what I have seen, it is more likely than one would think that one of us gets injured.”
“we are risking a great deal for this cause. Not only are we risking arrest & suspension from this school, but we are risking our physical safety. I hope that police or fellow students do not harm us, but from what I have seen, it is more likely than one would think that one of us gets injured.” /5
“we are not partaking in threatening behavior and are doing this because we are deeply sensitive to human rights violations….we cannot stand by while tens of thousands are killed in a genocide our school is supporting, such as the program here catered to Lockheed Martin employees.” /5
“As of today, several members of the encampment were informed by the school that they will be suspended and not allowed on campus if we continue to not show IDs.” /4
“administration stated they would hand out interim suspensions to students who did not comply. All of the students in the encampment deeply care about their education and love the process of learning. Suspending these students would be a loss to classrooms and departments across campus.”/3
“the administration threatened to call in the Denver Police during communication with protest leadership. Threatening the use of force against students who are peacefully protesting & then lying about it in last Sunday’s email is shameful…”/3
“Our policy to deal with these remarks is to ignore those who yell them at us. We do not respond or engage with people who verbally attack us, and this policy will continue. Therefore, this is not a back-and-forth situation. We are being attacked. We are not doing any attacking.” /2
Our courageous students at DU.
“I felt my Jewish identity & everything I have been through as a Jewish person was dismissed by the very same people that should understand that struggle…this “is not a conflict about religion, this is a conflict about humanity.” /1
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Two nights in the Free Palestine encampment
Last Thursday, as many of you know, an encampment was set up on the lawn in front of the Academic Commons facing the Office of the Chancellor. The organizers, DU for Palestine, have set forth an arra
duclarion.comEveryone knows that the police are the real ambassadors of unity and togetherness.
UNC trustees voted this morning to reallocate the university's $2.3 million DEI budget to campus police.
Budget vice chair: “I think that DEI in a lot of people’s minds is divisiveness, exclusion and indoctrination. We need more unity and togetherness, more dialogue, more diversity of thought.”
UNC-Chapel Hill BOT votes to divert DEI funding, redirecting it to campus public safety
The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to divert millions of diversity, equity and inclusion funding to public safety and campus law enforcement
www.wunc.org
You Are Being Lied to About Gaza Solidarity Camps by University Presidents, Mainstream Media, and Politicians
Saturday was a gloriously beautiful spring day in Chicago, and as I wandered into the “Liberation Zone” which has taken over DePaul University’s quad, a kind lady asked me if I would like some lunc…
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“These encampments weren’t always calm…yet they were…the most dynamic, electric, alive & pedagogical spaces I have ever seen…The only violence came from Zionist counter protesters &…the police. The cops are the chaos agents which make these lovely, often gentle spaces into brutal hellscapes.” /1
You Are Being Lied to About Gaza Solidarity Camps by University Presidents, Mainstream Media, and Politicians
Saturday was a gloriously beautiful spring day in Chicago, and as I wandered into the “Liberation Zone” which has taken over DePaul University’s quad, a kind lady asked me if I would like some lunc…
lithub.com
DU students discussing their meeting with our chancellor. Impressive, eloquent public speakers. ❤️
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DU For Palestine on Instagram: "Sunday press conference! Update on conversation with administration!"
179 likes, 5 comments - du_4palestine on May 12, 2024: "Sunday press conference! Update on conversation with administration!".
www.instagram.comWe heard that you would be there! I’m so glad the rain held off and you were able to chat with our amazing students. ☺️
This is poor framing re: NYT.
I would say it was b/c he & his wife funded violent agitators at UCLA & have disparaged students protesting genocide NOT support for Jews.
“Jerry Seinfeld…who has…taken a public stance in support of Jews in the United States and Israel, received an honorary degree.”
Students at Duke walked out at Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech. And it wasn't because "Unfrosted" was so bad.
Students Walk Out in Protest at Duke Before Seinfeld Speech
Dozens left the ceremony, one of several graduations being held across the country on Sunday, as tension over pro-Palestinian demonstrators lingers.
www.nytimes.comThis is completely accurate.
OMG, you know who get REALLY wild at conventions? Librarians. I’ve witnessed it twice first hand and am still shook. But god bless ‘em.
Now, wait— I said wait—I know all factions of nerds are gonna rush to my replies to be like “no, WE’re the wildest.” But here’s the thing… *turns off replies*
Who could have known? 🤔
“…researchers studying hate & anti-government groups have confirmed the presence at the counter-demonstrations of several far-right activists who have been involved in anti-LGBTQ+ & anti-vaccine protests across Southern California...”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/arti...
Why far-right groups are disrupting US campus protests: ‘When there’s so much attention, they show up’
Gaza counter-protesters at UCLA took part in anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-vaccine events across southern California, researchers say
www.theguardian.comToday at the DU encampment there was an Indigenous prayer song, a Buddhist minister lead a prayer for the earth, a Shabbat, & Jum’ah prayer. One might call these encampments sites of intersectional, decentralized spirituality that undercut the discussion of religious nones we hear so much about.
Yes. In this and in every case of universities attacking protesters and inviting police to assault them.
“What's going on at the University of Texas, and this particular case, is part of a very broad attack on democratic institutions and particularly public higher education," Lewis said.”
Now we are firing UT faculty for not being nice enough to riot police. This is pure intimidation and an attack on Dr. Hey man’s free speech rights.
www.statesman.com/story/news/c...
UT-Austin professor arrested, fired after police confrontation at Pro-Palestinian protest
The DPS arrested Richard Heyman on Wednesday after claiming he grabbed a trooper's bike while law enforcement began arresting protesters on April 29.
www.statesman.com
This needs to be amplified.
“the majority of…the US, UK & France are concerned about the state of human rights & democracy in India. So much so that they overwhelmingly want to see these issues made conditions of new trade & political negotiations”
modimirage.shorthandstories.com#group-sectio...
The Modi Mirage
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP claim to have significantly improved India’s geopolitical standing.
Indian media frequently repeat this claim, and it is amplified by a sophisticated d...
What’s happening at universities around the country, does not need to happen. These are bad choices by university upper admins, city officials, & cops.
DU has made a different choice so far & keeping cops out. The students are protesting with chants, songs, laughter, teaching, and love. ❤️
Just returned from the DU encampment after serving as a faculty marshal. Facilities set up power & lights. Campus safety (unarmed) worked w/us to keep students safe. No drama, b/c no cops & chancellor said encampments are free speech.
The students are disciplined, calm, & organized. Impressive. ❤️
The University of Denver started an encampment
I see HC is still alienating voters even though she isn’t running for anything.
Sure, patronize (incorrectly) the young people who are desperately trying to redeem your morally bankrupt society. That’ll go well.
The encampment has been permitted in DU’s FOE policy. We did have some rather vocal counter protesters today that, in my view, attempted to provoke a response from the anti-genocide protesters. But the encampment remained calm & disciplined. Students just sang their songs of protest even louder. ❤️
The University of Denver started an encampment
The University of Denver started an encampment
“God is my favorite fictional character.” -Homer Simpson
“I am familiar with the works of Pablo Neruda.” -Bart Simpson
“Everything’s coming up Milhouse!”- Milhouse when he is wearing high waters and Homer floods Springfield to make it into Venice.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
“The senate of the University of Barcelona (UB) has approved a motion…for the university to break all institutional & academic ties w/Israel, including centers, research institutes, companies, & other institutions in the country, until…[the] genocide stops.”
www.catalannews.com/society-scie...
University of Barcelona's senate votes in favor of pro-Palestine protesters requests
Students have been camping in the building protesting university's ties with Israel
www.catalannews.com
Hi friends!
We are asking religion/religious studies and adjacent fields to call on our guilds, colleagues, and institutions to
- protect students
- denounce antisemitism
- & above all, condemn genocide
Please consider signing and/or sharing if you can.
Thank you!
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Scholars of Religion Against Genocide and the Weaponization of Antisemitism
We, scholars and educators of Religion, Religious Studies, and adjacent fields, write to express our support and solidarity with students, faculty, and staff peacefully protesting the Israeli governme...
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This interview is fire. I’m certain this student would have destroyed these disingenuous GOP hearings. Everyone should listen to this.
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U of C protesters respond to campus police tearing down encampment
Demonstrators at the University of Chicago were given a final notice to leave their encampment on campus which was established to protest the war in Gaza. Po...
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Creating a virtual country to retain fishing rights in their waters.
“The government talks about turning Tuvalu into a “digital nation” that could provide services & preserve cultural traditions online…[and] creating a 3d version of its islands that web users could ramble around.”
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