My brother Matt DeLand is good at a lot of things, but I think I know more Blumer!

So great seeing this in print. Musical intervention is a special place in downtown New Haven

I was a guest expert on a great podcast connecting the arts and real-world issues. Tune in for a great discussion about mass incarceration and life after prison. Change is possible! Ruthie Fierberg whywetheater Gonzaga CAS #prisonreform #reentry #peersupport

Can’t wait to hear my brilliant colleague Esther Matthews (she/her) dropping knowledge on life after prison

It took 50 years, but the Super Bowl halftime set is such a triumph for those who appreciate the beauty of the real LA streetscape -- hamburger stands, florescent signs, low-rise retail. About it

"We need to understand Griner as a political prisoner. It may have started with airport racial profiling and the idiotic war on cannabis. But now, by the nature of this perilous moment, she has become a chit, a leverage point, in a larger political war." thenation.com/article/societ…

Mood

What a joy it’s been to grow up as a sociologist learning from Elijah Anderson’s work. Really happy to see him honored in this way. Congrats Eli!

If you watch one thing about Damar Hamlin and the NFL, make it this

If you need a primer on the human roots of the Maui fire (I did), start here with my brilliant colleague @andreanbrower

Most don't know what it's like to live w/an assassin in your head incessantly telling you the world would be better without you. This isn't weakness—my bipolar, schizophrenic + depressed siblings have so much courage. Keep pushing y'all. We can make it. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Love y’all