Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 209
Nov 22, 2025
Dana El Kurd, a researcher specializing in Palestinian scholarship, dives into the significance of the Journal of Palestine Studies and the unique challenges faced by Palestinian academics. Alma Avaye, a former Condé Nast executive, shares her insights on the fallout from layoffs and union activities, highlighting the impact on diversity and retaliatory firings at Teen Vogue. Both guests emphasize the need for marginalized voices in academia and the media while advocating for greater worker rights and sustainable journalism.
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Teen Vogue Cuts And Union Pushback
- Alma Avaye recounts Condé Nast's layoffs and Teen Vogue restructuring as management decisions harming progressive coverage.
- She describes union rallies, marching on executives, and immediate retaliatory firings.
Retaliation Targeted Active Organizers
- Alma details management retaliation patterns: unpaid leaves, selective firings, and grievance filings by the News Guild.
- She notes those disciplined were visible union organizers or journalists doing hard-hitting reporting.
Use Public Pressure To Defend Journalists
- Support union campaigns with public pressure and petitions to protect journalists and reverse firings.
- Alma urges readers to sign the Action Network petition and follow union updates.
