For Gaza, we set a plate in silence
"This fast will not feed Gaza — but it will remind the world that we are watching. We are feeling. And we are not eating in silence."
What is Project Esther? Unpacking the effort to curb pro-Palestine activism
It's a set of recommendations by The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025.
Examining report Pentagon secretly transferred $934M to renovate Trump's new Air Force One
Estimates for the cost of renovating the plane, which was a gift from Qatar, ranged up to $1 billion.
Unpacking rumors Oklahoma superintendent was caught watching adult content at meeting
Two state Board of Education members say they saw a video featuring naked women on a TV in Superintendent Ryan Walters' office during a meeting.
California gubernatorial candidate posted '0% unemployment plan' featuring image of Auschwitz
The aspiring politician, Kyle Langford, added, "My German Ancestors smile upon me."
Video shows Trump cheating at golf in Scotland?
The clip, shared in late July 2025, shows one of the U.S. president's caddies tossing a golf ball onto the fairway behind him for Trump to take up.
Rumor Trump made 4,725 money transfers to Epstein totaling $1.1B doesn't add up
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, said his team found 4,725 transactions to and from one of Epstein's accounts. He did not mention Trump.
Disproving rumored Karoline Leavitt post saying Mary was 12 when she gave birth to Jesus
The screenshot of the supposed Leavitt post was created by a person who runs a subreddit for screenshots of fake posts.
Unraveling claim Louisiana voted to force 9-year-old rape victim to carry pregnancy
A statement by Democratic state Rep. Patricia Moore during a June 2025 Louisiana House hearing sparked a rumor that later resurfaced online.
Is frying food really behind the rain sounds you hear in movies?
There are a lot of ways people who make movies, TV shows and videos recreate the sound of rain. Recording food being fried is one such way.
Steer clear of rumor about new US Department of Transportation rules for drivers 70 and up
A claim spread online that a new federal rule would make it harder for senior drivers seeking to renew their licenses in the U.S.
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The Public Sphere and the Digital University: Imaginaries of Voice and Visibility
What role should universities play in the digital public sphere?
In my latest blog post, I explore how digital platforms are reshaping the visibility, legitimacy, and public voice of higher education. As teaching, research, and institutional presence increasingly depend on metrics and commercial infrastructures, we must ask how these changes affect the democratic and participatory ideals that underpin public education.
Can we reimagine the digital university in ways that support dialogue, inclusion, and critical engagement?
Read the full post here:
e-learning-rules.com/blog/0043…
#DigitalUniversity #CriticalPedagogy #PublicSphere #HigherEducation #EdTech #OnlineLearning #DigitalEducation #AcademicFreedom
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