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DrSeus @nijocamus.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Keep up The pushback. It’s working.

Kathy Becker-Blease @kbeckerblease.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

No one knows more than the #Disability & #ChronicIllness communities about the courage & wisdom needed to take care of ourselves and others through strategic/creative/intelligent non-compliance in times like these.

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Kathy Becker-Blease @kbeckerblease.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This is kind of like the 245% tariffs… same thing as before but more ridiculous. Here are their “definitions”: (a) DEI means “diversity, equity, and inclusion.” (b) DEIA means “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.”

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 17/04/2025

I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism. It’s disgusting and dangerous. If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign. Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness. To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

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Charlie Roos @charlieroos.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I cannot emphasize enough how badly you have to have fucked up to get ASAN and Autism Speak to unite against you.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

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Mike Caulfield @mikecaulfield.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Here's the Rick Steves speech from Edmonds WA today:

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Bart King @bartking.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Oregonians showed up in Salem today. #handsoff

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Anititia Pokémon Trainer 💙🦋 @anitamaret.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Protests all over. Eugene, Oregon. #HandsOff #Protests

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Chris Routly @chrisroutly.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I'm no expert in crowd sizes, but holy cow, the #HandsOff Protest and march today in Portland (Oregon) might be even bigger than the Women's March. I'm hearing ~50K at LEAST, which is only downtown and not counting the thousands gathered around the suburbs at smaller protests.

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Laura Kosloff @legallaurak.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Lots of dogs at the #HandsOff protest march in #Tigard, Oregon. But as far as I know, our pups were the only German Shepherds. They kept an eye out for evildoers but found none in Tigard -- just a lot of nice people trying to save democracy. #dogsagainstdoge

Two beautiful German Shepherds at their first protest march. One is mostly black with tan on his belly and legs and the other is mostly tan with some black on her back. They are sitting quietly looking at the camera. Lots of marchers / protesters in the background.

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Welkula @prestow.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Tens of thousands of Hands Off protesters in Portland OR. Stretching 2 miles! All the way from Waterfront Park, to the Morrison Bridge, and back up the Burnside Bridge! #Handsoff #Portland #PDX

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Yet another example of the lesser-ranked schools taking the stand that the bigger schools are too scared to. Here: even as Ann Arbor caves on DEI, Eastern Michigan does not. The courage of the smaller schools is laudable. The refusal of the bigger schools is frustrating.

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EMU has no plans to close its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

While sadness and anger are being expressed down the road in Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University says its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will continue. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this...

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Michael Hendricks 🇨🇦 @michaelhendricks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

The courage vs. prestige inverse correlation holding up pretty well.

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Jennifer Joy Freyd @jjfreyd.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I have been reading the smart optimistic letters by @rbhubbell.bsky.social. Curious about him, I planned to just take a peak at a new recording. Within seconds I was hooked and listened to all 30 minutes. It's about the magic of courage in this moment. roberthubbell.substack.com/p/live-with-...

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Live with Robert B. Hubbell

A recording from Robert B. Hubbell's live video

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

If Middletown, CT doesn't suit your fancy, how about South Hadley, MA? There are institutions in the US with admins willing to speak up.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 26/03/2025

To anyone living in a state that doesn't respect you for who you love or who you are: Illinois has a place for you. You are seen, you are celebrated, you are protected, and you are welcome here in our state.

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Melek Ortabasi @mortabasi.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

education4allhub.com A resource for college leaders on how to defend your institution against the anti-DEI ghouls. A submission to @roganslist.bsky.social this week #AcademicSky

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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

💥 BREAKING: Walt Disney Company shareholders voted today 99-1 percent to reject an anti-LGBTQ+ proposal, requesting that the company sever its relationship with the Human Rights Campaign and HRC's Corporate Equality Index. Disney Board recommended shareholders vote against the proposal.

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Elbows Up, Canada! @elbowsupcanadateam.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Margaret Atwood is keeping her Elbows Up! 💪 She sends her best and reminds Canadians that when we're in a tough spot, standing together matters. Join us on March 22 Toronto Nathan Phillips Square 2 PM. Wear red 🔴. Bring a sign. Stand together. #toronto #ElbowsUp #HandmaidsTale #margaretatwood

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Kathy Becker-Blease @kbeckerblease.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Higher Ed could learn something from 6th grade teacher Sarah Inama and her students. Think it over. Put the sign back up. Say why. Let the students take it from there. #AcademicSky

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Bird + Camera @doctorbluebird.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

More of this!!! So much more of this!!! #academicsky

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Kathy Becker-Blease @kbeckerblease.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Another step supporting democracy! Next up: unpaywall journal & press articles based on publicly funded research. #AcademicSky

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Can’t emphasize this enough: if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the debased assault on our country, the antidote is connecting with other people in the flesh who are feeling the same way. There are millions of us.

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@LaBonneLaB @labonnelab.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Dear all, Because of your help shining light on this all 15 were reinstated today. This is a huge win for science - When We Fight We Win!!!

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Neil Lewis, Jr. @neillewisjr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Listen to every word.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

OK, a roundup response to the "they won't follow the court orders" people. First of all, you're wrong! The administration *is* following many of the court orders. What's more, they're showing their understanding of the validity of court orders by seeking stays pending appeal when they lose.

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Rep. Jerry Nadler @nadler.house.gov · 07/03/2025

Trump’s $400 million cut to Columbia University sends a chilling message that universities must align with the MAGA agenda or face financial ruin. My statement with @repespaillat.bsky.social:

NEW YORK, NY - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement:

"Revoking federal grants to Columbia University isn’t about combating anti-Semitism; it’s about the Trump administration’s war on education and science. If the Trump administration were as serious about anti-Semitism as they claim, they would not have filled their ranks with unapologetic antisemites. The $400 million in grants cut today support the discovery of life-saving cures and critical research. Slashing this funding will not protect the Jewish students Trump claims to defend but will instead undermine their academic futures.

Anti-Semitism is a real issue – not just a ploy to slash federal funding. Jewish students have a right to education without the fear of physical violence or hateful rhetoric. Democrats have introduced several pieces of legislation that would actually work to keep the Jewish community safe, including:

Combatting Hate Across Campus (Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NY-13)
The Resolution to Condemn the Rise in anti-Semitism (Rep. Jerrold Nadler, NY-12)
The HEAL Act (Rep. Gottheimer, NJ-5)
Countering Antisemitism Act (Former Rep. Kathy Manning, NC-6)

Today's announcement does nothing to keep Jewish students safe and sends a chilling message that universities must align with the MAGA agenda or face financial ruin."

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Jennifer Joy Freyd @jjfreyd.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

2 good things we can do. 1. Participate in democracy. Let your elected representatives know what you think and feel. Silence enable tyranny. 2. Celebrate & share news about acts of individual and institutional courage. E.g.: registrar.oregonstate.edu/student-emai... @kbeckerblease.bsky.social

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OSU's enduring commitment to inclusive excellence

From: Vice President of University Relations and Marketing Dear OSU Community Members: For more than 150 years, Oregon State has advanced its land grant mission by expanding pathways to higher educati...

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Kathy Becker-Blease @kbeckerblease.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We’re hiring open rank TT position to join new transdisciplinary cluster on emerging media/tech, e.g. HCI, HRI, digital/telehealth, VR, AR, AI. Open thru Feb 28. Join us in Corvallis, Oregon! #PsychJobs #ScienceJobs #PsychSciSky jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/163...

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track (annual), Assistant Professor position.Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; ho...

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Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Mark your calendars!

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Neil Lewis, Jr. @neillewisjr.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

1/8. This week I had a few different conversations with scholars who, in the face of the attacks on science and institutions of learning in the U.S., are wondering what to do. One suggestion I have is: keep doing your work. It matters in and of itself. Why do I say that? A few reasons.

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Scientists and journalists need to figure out right quick how to explain to the average person how a massive change in research indirects will impact the medical care they and their children get (eg at the local children’s hospital), the education their children will get, the price of tuition, etc.

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Katie Hinde @mammalssuck.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Earth & Life Sciences Academics communicating the new EO about indirect rates, imma need you to improve yer messaging- maybe don't say "If I get a million dollar grant, my uni gets another $700k to keep the lights on & water running" bc isn't going to get the traction you think it is-

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ALT: a woman in a floral dress is sitting in front of a sign that says chuckles in rich .

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