Here for the humanities. Grant maker, union organizer, former federal worker, digital humanist. Writing about labor, careers, higher education, and technology. Founder @sidracollaborative. east tennessee based | tsalagi and tsoyaha lands halperta.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mldscm74gs2tSomething I did not expect about the transition from early to mid-career is how absolutely funny it is to be considered seriously for leadership positions. Like yes I've been working for a decade to be thought of as trustworthy and competent but every time an opportunity arises I'm like, who, me?08 May 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldscm74gs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mlc6hjtuvs2goh wow 😭 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 May 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc6hjtuvs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mlc3musluk2goh wow.07 May 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc3musluk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mlbbsr5mk22jGrateful to reporter Matt Hartman for telling this story about changes in leadership at NEH. The firing of 22 out of 26 board members, including all members appointed by past presidents, is nothing short of a coup at an agency where the board reviews and votes on every single grant application. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 May 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbbsr5mk22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3ml4tijsgik2sAttended an absolutely stellar dissertation defense today. People who get to do this regularly are so lucky - it's such a privilege to see brilliant people shine.05 May 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4tijsgik2shttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3ml24sb7e4k2nSo excited to have received my copy of Gather by the brilliant Ashanté Reese today. ✨ www.blackgathering.net https://www.blackgathering.net/04 May 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml24sb7e4k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mknfz6x3xc2lYikes29 Apr 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknfz6x3xc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mklbifb5622qResharing this because I have read more of it now and this collection is really excellent. Just extremely wise and wide-ranging and on point. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Apr 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklbifb5622qhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mkkllhwek22kHey academic friends, if you're planning some writing over the summer and could use some support, I offer coaching and editing services for non-fiction writers. https://halperta.com/categories/editing/28 Apr 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkllhwek22khttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mkij4jgpbs2mIs anyone else reading Search Work, the new collection on job hunting edited by @smithmeade.bsky.social? I just started it today and I'm finding it gentle, smart, and thoughtful. It's also beautifully designed. https://orbooks.com/catalog/search-work/27 Apr 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkij4jgpbs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mkfsyxnni22mSharing a screenshot of an AI response to a research question of any kind is so embarrassing. Like you really want to admit right there up front that your source is .... typing your question into a publicly available search bar famous for its inaccuracies?26 Apr 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfsyxnni22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mkfomlx5l22xGood morning especially to everyone who replied to this post with their favorite radio stations. What an absolute delight. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Apr 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfomlx5l22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mkd4cyyos22qIn an attempt to move away from streaming services, I've started listening to public and college radio. With online apps, it turns out you can listen to radio from anywhere in the world! So what are your favorite local radio stations?25 Apr 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkd4cyyos22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/halperta.bsky.social/post/3mk6om5qajc2hTalked with a funder recently whose portfolio includes arts and culture orgs in a very rural county in the midwest. She talked about the need for data-grounded information about the economic and cultural impact and value of cultural work, and then I cried because were *this close* to having it.23 Apr 2026 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:zfjphylr324tc7hch7vbfcco/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6om5qajc2h