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 nanditasharma.nethttps://bsky.app/profile/nsharma101.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nsharma101.bsky.social/post/3mzlxjfmdek2nRemember, "Bonfire Night" is, in fact, a holiday to honour rebels who take direct action. It was started after Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate King James I and blow up the English Houses of Commons (which was in the process of stealing the commons).05 Nov 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:quxtqtxw3kulp7ragjui4iw3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzlxjfmdek2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nsharma101.bsky.social/post/3mzluuffcic2l100% It is a fact that the border counties in Texas all swung from GOP to Dems in 2026. That swing was all about ICE raids on workers Latinx citizens were profiled by racist ICE cops (aided and abetted by the SCOTUS 6), much-needed workers were disappeared, contractors and customers were pissed. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Nov 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:quxtqtxw3kulp7ragjui4iw3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzluuffcic2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nsharma101.bsky.social/post/3mzlqqk6xis2qGetting Miller out would be as seismic as the Blue Tsunami [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Nov 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:quxtqtxw3kulp7ragjui4iw3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzlqqk6xis2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nsharma101.bsky.social/post/3mzlhxfmlcs2bWaPo working for Vance’s run for president? Vance’s “in-person talks with Iran” are nothing but a BS publicity stunt . Real diplomacy requires time and genuine commitment to reach an agreement, not an overnight flight by a politician, especially one as untrustworthy as Vance [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Nov 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:quxtqtxw3kulp7ragjui4iw3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzlhxfmlcs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nsharma101.bsky.social/post/3mzgm4cy6jc2lDOJ "monitoring" elections in every state. Monitoring is, in itself, not the problem. BUT, if you see any armed federal officials or others interfering or intimidating at or near polls, report it to the poll Chief, the election commission & ACLU! https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/doj-monitor-elections-all-50-states-first-time03 Nov 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:quxtqtxw3kulp7ragjui4iw3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgm4cy6jc2l