Nandita Sharma

@nsharma101.bsky.social

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Sociologist of mobilities, nationalism, racism, and state power at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, sharing her own thoughts.

Home Rule (2020, Duke U. Press)
Home Economics (2006, U of Toronto Press)

#NoBorders
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Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Tobias Hübinette

Ben Gidley @bengidley.bsky.social · 12h

A #LeftRenewal original: @tobiashubinette.bsky.social analyses the far right conspiracy theory discourse about the migrant vote in the recent Swedish elections

leftrenewal.org/articles-en/...

A Commentary on the Swedish Post-Election Debate and Far-Right “Imported Voting Livestock” Discourse, by Tobias Hübinette — 18 September 2026 – Left Renewal Blog

leftrenewal.org

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Mary McAuliffe, Matthew Waites

Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 14h

There has been a noticeable lack of serious reaction over Turkish persecution of LGBTQIA+ community from the global community. As in many other countries, Türkiye tries to mask persecution by claiming being LGBTQIA+ isn't illegal and then using "obscenity laws".
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists

Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’

www.theguardian.com

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21h

NEWS: The Pentagon has announced mandatory low-testosterone screenings for male troops 30 and older, including screening for symptoms such as “reduced libido, loss of spontaneous morning erections, erectile dysfunction,” and other symptoms.

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21h

They hate the Bill of Rights because freedom is a threat to people in government who want to hide the truth about what they are doing from the American people. So they behave like tyrants because that is what they are. Vote this party out of power.

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

DCMediaGroup @dcmediagroup.us · 21h

At the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 1000s have linked hands and are demanding “Hands Off the Arts” while surrounding the center.

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 23h

ICE activity has been picking up again in Chicago A LOT. If you were previously involved with ICE watch efforts, now is a good time to reengage.

I’m going to start wearing a whistle again.

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 23h

The man this highly alarming article is about, Aakash Singh, is single-handedly destroying what little integrity is left at DOJ. He is Stephen Miller's Stephen Miller. www.ms.now/news/top-doj...

Top DOJ official warned that prosecutors would be fired for not pursuing alleged voter fraud, according to sources

In a conference call among senior officials came a directive to prosecutors: Go after election fraud cases presented to them or risk termination. The Justice Department denies a threat was made.

www.ms.now

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, someone uses "Hercules" to denote those who work to enhance state power over us!

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Robert Black, Simon Lester

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: On the ban, what does that mean in practice? Are you taking away their badges?

TRUMP: When you say 'the ban,' which ban? Do you know how many bans I'm involved in? I've got more bans going than anyone!

Q: But what does it mean?

T: I still don't know -- oh, the ban on the free press, right?

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

There’s another name for thes “cultural prejudices.” It is nationalism.

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

Excuse me?

I will vote for the Dems, not because I have some belief in their goodness or any belief that this system can ever deliver justice, but because it will weaken the fascists.

As a “PoC” that is the smart and necessary thing to do.

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

A new day. A new low for these fascist grifters.

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

www.washingtonpost.com

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Philip Nel, Rebecca Tushnet , and 2 more Nandita Sharma, Philip Nel, Rebecca Tushnet, Brian Keegan, Nathan P. Kalmoe

Kevin Collins @kwcollins.bsky.social · 1d

Who will show more commitment to, and solidarity in support of, First Amendment values: members of the White House Correspondents Association, or opening acts for Ed Sheeran?

Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 1d

President Donald Trump, in a clear violation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, says he is banning MSNOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.

A post from Trump saying "I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time Record, directly from the United States Government, under Crooked Joe Biden, in order to keep them “alive.” Seems like corruption to me!), from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS! Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

Milk Tea Alliance Calendar @mtacalendar.bsky.social · 1d

Tis the weekend #MilkTeaAlliance & here's the upcoming events 🧵

To begin, The planned Refoulement of Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar from Malaysia is deeply problematic and this week Anwar not only defended the plan but also invited the murderous Junta leader to Malaysia. Which is insult to injury
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Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push

Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.

www.aljazeera.com

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 1d

Trump says he's banning CNN, MSNow & Politico from the White House.

If he goes through w/ this, the WH press corps needs to boycott.

Fox too

No more of the correspondents association's white-tablecloth, gladhanding bullshit.

Pentagon reporters showed they don't need in-house access. You can too.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW (who recently changed their name from MSNBC due to lack of viewership and credibility!), and Politico (The recipients of an illegal and ridiculous $8 Million Dollar subscription, an All Time Record, directly from the United States Government, under Crooked Joe Biden, in order to keep them “alive.” Seems like corruption to me!), from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS! Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, John McLaren, Henry Jones

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Daniel W. Drezner

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d

This is an extremely infuriating aspect of everything going on: all these guys feel free to act in lawless ways, in expectation of pardons. And Trump will in fact pardon them! It's not clear what can really be done about it.

Maggie Haberman Says Trump’s Inner Circle Is Counting on Pardons

The longtime Trump chronicler and New York Times reporter talks about the midterms, the president’s “un-reality bubble,” and his frustration with the war in Iran.

www.bloomberg.com

Reposted by Kori Schake, Nandita Sharma, Aaron Sojourner , and 3 more Kori Schake, Nandita Sharma, Aaron Sojourner, Michael J. Taylor, Greg Linden, Élisabeth Vallet

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Exclusive: More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the data.

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

www.washingtonpost.com

Reposted by Nandita Sharma

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

Help request—I received this image from a person filing for unemployment in Missouri. The ID verification asks "Are you of Haitian heritage?" I've been unable to confirm additional info w the state or find others who saw it.

Any info, reach out:
Signal: marisakabas.04
Email: [email protected]

screen from Missouri ID verification. under Ethnic Origin it asks "Are you of Haitian heritage?" with options "Yes, No, I do not wish to comment"

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

Disagree. In this case, we literally means us all. We won’t survive under fascism.

We will have greater opportunities to fight back against the terror against trans people having defeated the fascists.

This is not capitulation.

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

Social assistance programs are not a gift. They were a hard won part of the social wage that props up all wages. Lose them and see a dramatic drop in workers’ quality of life and workers’ power.

Fascists going after “migrants” is just the start of the war against all. Solidarity is crucial.

The Public Charge Rule: How Trump’s Green Card Policy Could Affect Immigrant Families

The policy, set to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to people using public benefits.

www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Nandita Sharma

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

Massachusetts: We're seeing an uptick in ICE raids across the Commonwealth.

If you're confronted by police or immigration agents, make sure you Know Your Rights.

A graphic that reads:

Know Your Rights if confronted by police or immigration agents

A graphic that reads:

Steps to take in the event of immigration raids:

Gather all your important documents

Let a trusted family member know where to find them

Talk with your family about what to do if you or someone in the family is detained by ICE

Give your child’s school a list of trusted adults who can pick up your child if you are detained by ICE

Consult with an immigration attorney

A graphic that reads:

What should you do if ICE comes to your door?

Don’t open the door without a valid warrant signed by a judge

Remain silent! You have the right to not speak

Ensure everyone in the home remains calm and don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Don’t sign anything without speaking to an attorney

Call your attorney or seek legal help at (617) 988-0606

A graphic that reads:

What happens if ICE comes to your work?

Don’t provide false documents and don’t carry them with you

Don’t attempt to interfere with an ICE officer

Tell them you’d like to speak to your attorney and don’t sign anything without speaking to one

Keep important phone numbers with you

If ICE detains you while at work and you have children at home, make sure you inform ICE

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, John Collins

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Who did this? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Sumi Madhok @sumimadhok.bsky.social · 1d

‘We could be heroes…’

They are!

Link: rnli.org/support-us/g...

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Mary McAuliffe

Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 1d

Don't really think Ireland as a whole deserves a pat on the back for the work of some artists, activists, and the people who pressure and protest, when our government watered down the OTB, the GAA refuses to drop Israeli weapon insurer Allianz, and the FAI is happy to play Israel without Irish fans

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

This fascist loves being called Sir.

In my experience all those who like being called Sir are shit.

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

Shit is useful. This guy? No. Unless you could how useful he is to fascists.

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 1d

So sad that they are penned in.

Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Gerald Friedman

nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 1d

As someone who went through it, I promise you, it was an occupation. Looked and felt like we were being overtaken. I’m still triggered as are SO many of us. I am changed from it, it was absolute terror.

Nandita Sharma @nsharma101.bsky.social · 2d

Important political lesson for all of us.

ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Wednesday Everyone 😊

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