It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 209
Nov 22, 2025
Shereen Sekhari from the Journal of Palestine Studies brings valuable insights into Palestinian knowledge production, emphasizing its role in resisting erasure and shaping narratives. She discusses the surveillance of Palestinian scholars and the need for centering their voices. Alma Avaye, a former Condé Nast union leader, reveals the stark realities behind the layoffs at Teen Vogue and the retaliatory firings linked to union activities. Their conversation sheds light on labor struggles in media and the importance of solidarity in academia and journalism.
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Moral Panic Over Porn And OnlyFans
- The Fuentes–Carlson exchange veers into claims that porn causes people to become trans or gay and discusses OnlyFans as a societal threat.
- Hosts mock both the moral panic and Fuentes' personal contradictions (catboy history, alleged leaks).
Teen Vogue Layoffs And Union Retaliation
- Alma Avaye recounts Condé Nast layoffs and a hallway protest that led to immediate termination of four union members, including her.
- She describes the firing as retaliatory and illegal under NLRA protections, sparking a union grievance and public campaign.
How To Support Fired Condé Nast Workers
- Support the Condé Nast union by signing their Action Network petition and following updates to pressure management.
- Public pressure and solidarity help compel media employers to reverse unlawful firings and enforce contracts.