JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“About 60% of ARHOME [Medicaid] recipients are white and around 18% are Black, according to recent data from the state Department of Human Services.” apnews.com/article/welf...apnews.comArkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portraying lazy welfare recipient as whiteA new video from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was standard issue Republican messaging for promoting her state’s stricter rules for people on Medicaid. 000
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Friendly reminder re: salary increases: Inflation raises the price of most things each year, so... - A raise greater than inflation improves living - A 'raise' the same amount as inflation changes nothing - A 'raise' below inflation or no change is a pay cut 120
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I'm the sort of researcher that always picked where I wanted to live (and not where the 'best' job is). But, on the long list of reasons I live around Philly is now this. It's not at the top, but it's on the list for sure! (article gifted due to its importance!) share.inquirer.com/KB8AUXshare.inquirer.comOrifice the Awebot is Philly’s ‘magical’ response to Uber Eats robots"She’s part of our bringing delight and surprise and letting it ripple through the city." 010
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026New coverage of the Trump administration's move away from housing first for folks experiencing homelessness: apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. 023
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Want to reduce homelessness? The rent's too damned high. We have to do better in our definition of "affordable housing." Pegging 'affordable' rents to 50% of the median income of an area won't get it done for all the people making 30% of the median income. apnews.com/article/affo...apnews.comThe poorest in the US can't find housing even as low-income units sit emptyThe poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes. That’s partly because the majority of low-income housing financed in recent years has been for those earning at least 5... 041
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Looks like IES front-loaded all or maybe just some remaining #Education #Research grants? Perhaps to meet congressional spending mandates? What are you seeing? #Educationresearch #devsci #academicsky 110
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Don’t be confused. Get your flu and Covid vaccines this month. apnews.com/article/vacc...apnews.comTop US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusionLeading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. 041
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Another great Children's Work Group in Philadelphia! Today 30 stakeholders met to connect, collaborate, and share resources to support young children. Join us next month! www.hopephl.org/childrens-wo... 020
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Attn Developmental Scientists: Next and Last Episodes of 7up premiere this week. Catch 70up and, if you need to, catch up on the rest! (If you don't know, these are great teaching materials) Part 1: 9:00 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, on ITV1. Part Two: Airs one week later in the same time slot. 151
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Here's a new entry on the list of things that I can't believe I've needed to say out loud: "There's a problem when any elected official believes that sleeping in a place meant for dead people is 'comfortable' for the living." www.tapinto.net/towns/camden...tapinto.netCamden Moves to Make Homeless Camping Illegal If Shelters AvailableCamden Moves to Make Homeless Camping Illegal If Shelters Available 000
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Want to reduce homelessness? The rent's too damned high. We have to do better in our definition of "affordable housing." Pegging 'affordable' rents to 50% of the median income of an area won't get it done for all the people making 30% of the median income. apnews.com/article/affo...apnews.comThe poorest in the US can't find housing even as low-income units sit emptyThe poorest people in the U.S. face the most acute shortage of affordable homes. That’s partly because the majority of low-income housing financed in recent years has been for those earning at least 5... 041
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Don’t be confused. Get your flu and Covid vaccines this month. apnews.com/article/vacc...apnews.comTop US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusionLeading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. 041
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 30/08/2026What's the criteria for selling out, in general? I think it's probably something like: Making statements against the current preponderance of evidence in the field that are in support of the profit-interests of an employer? 120
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Since Tim Curry just died, that makes 3 actors from Home Alone 2 who died in the past year. I know what you're thinking! Protect Frank Oz at all costs! 020
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I do not know what these words mean when they are placed next to each other. 110
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 21/08/2026But I want to see my friends at that particular conference. I certainly don’t want to go to some second conference where my friends aren’t just to present some boring PowerPoint slides. 020
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Did he eat very fast? I bet he wolfed down his dinner. 110
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Editors do play a key role in the publishing process. Let's talk about how to show it! "Springer journal editors are volunteers (although some do receive modest stipends)" while Springer Nature makes an adjusted operating profit of €543.6 million ($593 million), based on full-year financials. 051
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The name “Civil War emerged around 1907 as an effort to further reconcile the sides, even though the war was won (and lost) about 40 years prior. It makes me think, as others have pointed out, “Why do we call what happened on January 6, 2021, “January 6th” and not something else?” 061
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Abolitionists sometimes said, “the slaveholders’ rebellion.”More moderate northerners, “the war for the Union,” or “the war for the rebellion”. Most Southerners, “War for Southern Independence.” Names matter… 151
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Crazy thing I only just learned: The American Civil War wasn’t called that until the early 20 th century, over 40 years after it ended. So what was it called before then? Depends on who was speaking… 141
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Editors do play a key role in the publishing process. Let's talk about how to show it! "Springer journal editors are volunteers (although some do receive modest stipends)" while Springer Nature makes an adjusted operating profit of €543.6 million ($593 million), based on full-year financials. 000
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Editors do play a key role in the publishing process. Let's talk about how to show it! "Springer journal editors are volunteers (although some do receive modest stipends)" while Springer Nature makes an adjusted operating profit of €543.6 million ($593 million), based on full-year financials. 051
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Meanwhile in Philadelphia, the cheap gas is already over. Was it all about the announcement? www.inquirer.com/news/trump-f...inquirer.comTrump-promoted Freedom Fuel gas stations eye expansion, even as their prices go upThe Philadelphia-area network of 25 gas stations no longer appear to be selling fuel at the deep discount originally linked to the president. 021
Reposted by JJ CutuliMara Breen @mbreen.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Mount Holyoke College is hiring a clinical developmental psychologist! We’re a research-focused SLAC in beautiful western Mass - we have amazing students and we offer excellent faculty support - app review begins 9/7: mtholyoke.wd504.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job...mtholyoke.wd504.myworkdayjobs.comAssistant Professor of Psychology & EducationJob no: R-0000003479 Position Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology & Education Work Type: Faculty Full time In-Person Start Date: 07/01/2027 Job Description: The Department of Psychology and E... 01517
Reposted by JJ CutuliMatthew Robison @matthewrobison.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The Department of Psychology at Notre Dame is hiring! We have two TT Asst Prof ads out, one in cognitive psychology and another in developmental psychology. Come be my colleague in South Bend! 13624
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I just want to stop changing my clocks! I don't care about Trump's reasons for this particular issue. I'm also not terribly held-up on whether it should be always-DST or always-standard. I know we tried DST and changed it back. I know the scientists say standard. I don't care. Let's get it done! 010
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 06/07/2026“We need you to do us a favor, though…” apnews.com/article/falo...apnews.comFIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls InfantinoU.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Mon... 010
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 03/07/2026What is wrong with people? High schoolers celebrated our country’s founding and they’re driven out by racists? It’s easy to see that the students are the only patriots here: www.inquirer.com/education/17...inquirer.comRacist backlash roiled these high schoolers' production of '1776.' It strengthened their resolve.Racially incendiary and antisemitic comments were made under social media photos of the diverse cast, which includes students of color and women playing the Founding Fathers. 000
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 29/05/2026No joke: You know that a baby goat is called a ‘kid.’ When a mother goat gives birth, it’s called, ‘kidding.’ This fact brought to you (and me) by the Philly Goat Project: www.phillygoatproject.orgphillygoatproject.orgPhilly Goat Project | Education, Therapy & Community | 6336 Ardleigh Street Philadelphia, PA 19138Philly Goat Project | Providing free and accessible experiences with goats in the city of Philadelphia , focusing on education, wellness, community building and sustainability. 161
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 29/05/2026No joke: You know that a baby goat is called a ‘kid.’ When a mother goat gives birth, it’s called, ‘kidding.’ This fact brought to you (and me) by the Philly Goat Project: www.phillygoatproject.orgphillygoatproject.orgPhilly Goat Project | Education, Therapy & Community | 6336 Ardleigh Street Philadelphia, PA 19138Philly Goat Project | Providing free and accessible experiences with goats in the city of Philadelphia , focusing on education, wellness, community building and sustainability. 161
Reposted by JJ CutuliJake Lahut @jakelahut.bsky.social · 20/05/2026I have come to love this subgenre of video, and boy oh boy this might be one of the best ones to date lol 2431253
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 13/05/2026@tomfitzgerald.bsky.social Question for you: Can Philly City Council tax Waymo rides? I heard that the mayor wants to tax Uber. Why not Waymo, too? Could use the revenue to support displaced drivers (or something else) www.inquirer.com/transportati...inquirer.comActivists and City Council want Waymo stopped in Philadelphia until concerns are answeredCity Council is trying to assess how autonomous rideshare cars might affect Philadelphia and what they can do about it. 010
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 13/05/2026They are. In fact, there's a jargony-word for it in developmental psychopathology: Mutually informative principle. 020
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Philly folks interested in early childhood homelessness: Join us on Friday! Sign up now! (Free!) 020
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 29/04/2026This is a mistake! Education systems are not often included in how communities plan for and respond to homelessness, leaving children and families wanting. Check out this summary of a recent article on one community's approach. ARE CHILDREN AT THE BIG TABLE? open.substack.com/pub/joewilla...open.substack.comARE CHILDREN AT THE BIG TABLE?New paper on role of educators at the housing table 011
JJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 29/04/2026This is a mistake! Education systems are not often included in how communities plan for and respond to homelessness, leaving children and families wanting. Check out this summary of a recent article on one community's approach. ARE CHILDREN AT THE BIG TABLE? open.substack.com/pub/joewilla...open.substack.comARE CHILDREN AT THE BIG TABLE?New paper on role of educators at the housing table 011
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Update on mortgage fraud in Philly: 1 Buyers buy @ 2x asking price on paper but only pay asking price 2 Buyers use fraud’nt mortgages to get 2x asking price in $ Half goes to seller, other half disappears 3 UPDATE: buyers stop paying mortgages Tenants screwed www.inquirer.com/news/temple-...inquirer.comMounting foreclosures around Temple U. spotlight questionable real estate dealsTemple University students and other renters in North Philadelphia could be affected as apartment buildings start heading to foreclosure following suspicious sales. 011
Reposted by JJ CutuliJJ Cutuli @jjcutuli.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Want more resilient kids? Then prioritize housing supports for them. This is the opposite of what housing policy has been in the U.S., where children's developmental needs were an afterthought (or no-thought at all). Check out #Connecticut getting it done! joewillard.substack.com/p/connecticu...joewillard.substack.comConnecticut’s Head Start on Housing (HSOH), a first in the nation program, is expanding!!An exciting development! 061