Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangCheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026For Disability Pride Month, please consider changing your setting to remind you to use Alt text 39178
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News @sciencenews.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Even moderate physical activity can be dangerous during extreme heat. Now imagine competing in the World Cup. Players are facing temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in matches from Miami to Kansas City. www.sciencenews.org/article/extreme…sciencenews.orgExtreme heat is cutting the time people can safely be active outdoorsHeat and humidity now severely limit light physical activity for millions of people around the world, with older adults facing the greatest burden. 064
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangPEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 01/07/2026This #DisabilityPrideMonth, celebrate those with disabilities —and add some memoirs, novels, and graphic novels to your summer reading list — with PEN America's curated reading list of over 65 books at: bookshop.org/lists/disabi...bookshop.orgDisability Pride Month Reading ListCelebrate Disability Pride Month with us! The curated reading list below includes a wide range of literature for all ages. 0124
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangWriters Guild of America East @wgaeast.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Shame on @springernature.com for union busting! We call on @sciam.bsky.social’s new owner @labx.org to recognize the @sciamunion.bsky.social and prepare to bargain a fair first contract. Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s Scientific American Union rally in solidarity ✊ 24918
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Shrimp shipping starts NOW 91128
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangTara Haelle @tarahaelle.bsky.social · 29/06/2026JOURNALISTS! WE NEED A SIGNAL BOOST ON THIS! I'm not sure how many people realize how dangerous the proposed federal rule on grantmaking is & how it could fundamentally reshape ALL federal funding. Join the @healthjournalism.org webinar WEDNESDAY July 1 at 3pm to find out what it could mean.healthjournalism.orgHow a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American scienceJoin us for a discussion on the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered. 12932
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik Hwang◥◤Kriston Capps 250 @kristoncapps.bsky.social · 26/06/2026This is the one true recipe for a Reflecting Pool: 2oz rum, 4oz pineapple juice, 1oz blue curacao, one Blue Razzberry Fruit Roll-Up 11044701280
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangArtologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 28/05/2026Hey frens, wanna help me sell some #sciart? Please share 01713
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangSarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Someone on instagram said "Patagonia suing Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, when Patagonia is already named after a place, is like Alaska Airlines suing Alaska Thunderfuck or Montana spray paint suing Hannah Montana" and that is correct. www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...outsideonline.comPatagonia Is Suing Pattie Gonia. She Just Fired Back for the First Time.In an open letter and video, the climate activist and drag queen breaks her silence on the active federal trademark infringement suit with Patagonia, challenging the outdoor giant's core values. 26794161
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangSciAm Union @sciamunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Hello, Bluesky! We, the staff of Scientific American, are pleased to announce we have formed a union with @wgaeast.bsky.social. Just as mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, we are the powerhouse of the publication, and we’re excited to have a new way to contribute to its success. 291527312
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangElle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Thoughts & prayers to the EPA :( 482359790
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangProPublica Guild @propublicaguild.org · 12/02/20261/ ICYMI: We are ready to strike if necessary to win the contract we deserve, complete with job security, guardrails around AI and fair wages. Yesterday, we practiced picketing outside @propublica.org offices. 23411
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 09/01/2026It’s official! Members of the Science News Media ratified their first contract. 🎉 🎊 Together, we won: ✅ Guaranteed cost-of-living raises ✅ Separate sick leave ✅ Equity raises for some employees ✅ Just-cause rights ✅ Paid parental leave of 6 weeks 4248
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 06/01/20261. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!erininthemorning.com2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day! 9286014465
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangConrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern... 4310307
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangMLex Guild @mlexguild.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Last night our DC members got together to make signage to decorate the office and make it even harder to ignore our need for a fair contract now! 0104
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangMLex Guild @mlexguild.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Today we’re telling management #YouPayWeStay— come through on retirement so we can build actual careers doing work we care about! www.instagram.com/reel/DQWyPHV... 045
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 12/12/2025In 2024, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social received a $79,875 salary increase. Meanwhile, Monday will mark 600 days since we started negotiating with the Society. We get that the font is a bit small. So feel free to read the entire filing here: shorturl.at/8aMAZ 141
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Looking to support our cause? Be sure to sign our petition calling for a fair contract! actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...actionnetwork.orgFor a Fair Contract at Science News!Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme... 012
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Last week, our members participated in a 24-hour #strike. The outpouring of support has been inspiring. Thank you to everyone who’s shown up and stood with us. After 567 days of negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social, we’re still fighting for the fair contract we deserve. 242
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangFreda Kreier (she/her) @fredakreier.bsky.social · 06/11/2025#scicomm SN and SNE went on strike yesterday to demand fair contracts and accommodations. You can support their efforts by signing this petition, which they will present to their CEO once they hit 500 signatures. 🧪actionnetwork.orgFor a Fair Contract at Science News!Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme... 064
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangCondé Union @condeunion.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance. 1737301298
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Recent fiscal decisions at the @society4science.bsky.social signal to us that the nonprofit's priorities are moving away from its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of science. This strike is about getting focus back on what's really important. @wbng.org @newsguild.org 095
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Solidarity is in our DNA! We're asking @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract with equitable pay and work flexibility. 1127
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangErin Garcia De Jesús @viruswhiz.bsky.social · 05/11/2025I've got my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social gear on today in solidarity with my colleagues who are out on the picket line! (My cat is clearly impressed.) 2124
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangTina Saey @thsaey.bsky.social · 05/11/2025So grateful for the Science News alumni, @wbng.org, @mlexguild.bsky.social, other friends, family , neighbors and loved ones who have come out to support us today! You can show your support by signing our petition at shorturl.at/RinYU 097
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too! "I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social 1108
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangSam Nelson @samnelson752.bsky.social · 05/11/2025I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts 1169
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Today's the big day — we're officially on strike all day! We'll be picketing from 8am to 8pm at 1776 Massachusetts NW. Come show your support! @wbng.org @newsguild.org 02421
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangErin Garcia De Jesús @viruswhiz.bsky.social · 22/10/2025It's me. The first raise is higher than my yearly salary. (And the 2nd comes VERY close.) 1108
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangBethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Proud of my colleagues!!! These are some of the best int he business, and they deserve to be paid for their work, and to be allowed to work where they NEED to. 0196
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 04/11/202512 hours until the workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike. This comes after our members voted to reject the @society4science.bsky.social's latest contract proposal. Rally with us for a fair contract on 11/5, from 8 AM to 8 PM at 1776 Massachusetts Ave, NW. 22116
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary. 24719
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 24/10/2025In late August, our workers voted with 92% support to authorize a strike. Two months later, we're still negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We've been waiting 548 days for the fairness and respect our members deserve. We are prepared to walk out, if need be. 225
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 22/10/2025In 2022 and 2023, @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social's raises totaled more than some employees' annual salaries. And yet, after 545 days, our workers are still waiting for a contract that ensures fair pay and cost-of-living adjustments. The math isn't mathing. 022
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 20/10/2025UPDATE: Today marks 544 days since we started bargaining with @society4science.bsky.social. 😬 We're still waiting on a contract that guarantees fair pay and treats us like the professionals we are. #faircontractNOW #unionstrong 254
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangMatt Shipman (he/him) @shiplives.bsky.social · 17/10/2025A decade ago I wanted to find a way to recognize the wonderful images that researchers created -- in the lab and in the field. With some likeminded folks, we got it off the ground. It's worked out beautifully, and I'm proud of it. #SciArt news.ncsu.edu/2025/10/a-de...news.ncsu.eduA Decade of Envisioning ResearchCelebrate beauty and wonder. 12814
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Looking to support our efforts as well? Sign our petition linked below! actionnetwork.org/petitions/fo...actionnetwork.orgFor a Fair Contract at Science News!Workers at Science News and Science News Explores have been bargaining their first union contract for over a year now. Despite the entire staff's proven ability to work effectively from home, manageme... 021
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 17/10/2025It's been 540+ days since we started negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social for a fair contract. We marked the occasion by holding a practice picket during our lunch hour. Judging by all the honking cars and trucks, we think it's safe to say DC commuters are with us! #faircontractNOW 187
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 14/10/2025It's time to face the music. 538 days is far too long to wait for a fair contract, @society4science.bsky.social / @mayaajmera.bsky.social. #faircontractnow 263
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Yesterday marked 533 days since @sn-media-guild.bsky.social began negotiating with @society4science.bsky.social. To make our voices heard, we held another practice picket during our lunch hour. D.C. commuters responded loud and clear. #faircontractnow 122
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangSEJ — Society of Environmental Journalists @sejorg.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Journalistic values — whether code of ethics-style values or news-style values — are nothing to be shy about and can make for great journalism. But some values can be distorted and drag journalism down a dead end, argues the latest #SEJournalWatchDog Opinion. www.sej.org/publications...sej.orgThe Dark Side of ‘Bothsidesism’Journalistic values — whether code of ethics-style values like truth, context and fairness, or news-style values like impact, novelty and human interest — are nothing to be shy about and can make for ... 011
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangPhil Plait @philplait.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Most people cannot name a single astronomer. If I could change that to one person it would be Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. I've never read her thesis. I think I'll fix that. 1927257
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 23/09/2025“A growing focus on flexibility and purpose-driven work?” “Prioritiz[ing] collaboration, well-being, and lifelong learning?” Those are things we’ve been waiting for in our contract for 517 days, @mayaajmera.bsky.social #concordia25 @society4science.bsky.social 122
Reposted by Lillian Steenblik HwangScience News Media Guild @sn-media-guild.bsky.social · 22/09/2025 @society4science.bsky.social CEO @mayaajmera.bsky.social is speaking at #concordia25 about "collaboration" and "well-being" in the future workplace. Meanwhile, @sn-media-guild.bsky.social workers have spent 516 days at the bargaining table with little to show for it. Yikes. 😬 146