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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 14h

They also convinced me of the importance of name tags!!

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 14h

That poor child. Terrifying.

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 14h

This is excellent advice I hope law enforcement uses immediately

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

in 2011, the president of antifa hired me to give fashion consultancy to the organization. i recommended everyone wear navy suits with tan shoes, dress sneakers, and golf polos with slim chinos. if you arrested everyone today wearing these things, you'd destroy antifa

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 1d

I have often wished for safe bike storage at the airport! I could bike today if that existed.

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 1d

I could easily bike to the airport with my luggage. 1. I have a cargo bike 2. I rarely have more than carry on sized.

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Mikael Thalen @mikaelthalen.bsky.social · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: A cell-site simulator, commonly referred to as an IMSI-catcher or "Stingray," may have been used at the ICE facility in Portland.

Analysis of cellular signals in the area showed phones receiving abnormal spikes in requests for their unique identifiers. san.com/cc/exclusive...

Exclusive: Fake cellphone tower likely surveilled protesters at Portland ICE facility

Law enforcement officials may have deployed a secretive cellphone surveillance technology last weekend at Portland’s ICE facility.

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

Jesus

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

I shouldn’t use the conditional — I absolutely don’t engage on socials in that case

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

Oh I 💯 wouldn’t like that post until I sent the email!!!

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

What are you, Dutch?

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

I’m an American who has always said “prim-er” for the book and “pry-mer” for what you prime your walls with.

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 2d

MIT tells the Feds to pound sand 🔥

orgchart.mit.edu/letters/rega...

Regarding the Compact | MIT Organization Chart

orgchart.mit.edu

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

I live in Kellytown! I knew that. Mr Kelly’s house faces Preston

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

I didn’t think the county enacted a conspiracy, but the system doesn’t work very well

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

I met a guy last night and asked “what do you think about single stair apartment buildings?” He looked at me like I was nuts😂

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

🔥🔥Student councils from 7 affected universities denounce the bogus federal compact 🔥🔥

Joint Statement on the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education
Signed by Student Government Representatives of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Virginia, University of Arizona, Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, and Vanderbilt University

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The undersigned are the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Student Body President, Brown University Undergraduate Council of Students, University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Assembly Executive Board, Dartmouth College Student Body Vice President,
University of Virginia Student Council President, Vanderbilt University Student Government, and University of Arizona Student Body President.
On October 1st, 2025, the White House sent the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education to our seven universities, outlining expectations universities must meet to continue receiving federal benefits.
Although the compact's full implications remain unclear, the document outlines unprecedented expectations universities must meet to receive federal benefits. This could systemically alter the mission of higher education and erode the independence that has long defined our universities. We must not allow these attempts to control what can be taught, studied, or spoken on our campuses.
Our universities represent the full spectrum of American higher education, from liberal arts colleges to leading research institutions. As students, this directly impacts us, and thus, our voices must be heard. We know firsthand that institutional autonomy is instrumental to the perpetuation of innovation and progress. As the Compact itself acknowledges, "American higher education is the envy of the world and represents a key strategic benefit for our Nation," yet the document undermines the very principles that make this statement true. Our administrations have been presented with a false choice between their commitments to knowledge and education and our access to the resources that sustain them. To preserve our status as world leaders in education, we must remain true to the foundation of academic freedom that has propelled us forward
As student representatives, we stand in united opposition to the outlined conditions. We call on our community of students, faculty, alumni, and leadersh…

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Reuters @reuters.com · 3d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

I love speed bumps that I can bike through

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

I was about to ask — 3/4 of the room stood for Spillman but 3/4 of the speakers were against? That’s nonsense

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

Today the UVA School of Nursing passed, with overwhelming support, a resolution demanding that the rector and interim president reject the compact. bit.ly/3KPRMKV

SON resolution against the compact

The University of Virginia School of Nursing places the ethical principles of our profession at the center of its work. The American Nurses Association's Nursing Code of Ethics affirms nurses' obligat...

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

I don’t care about football or music and even I know which of these events will be cooler!

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 3d

Nooo not delicious tacos with fun people!!!! 😱😱😱

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve never used it and I run a lot!

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 4d

There’s a lot going on in Charlottesville tonight and one of them is the kick off to the new People’s Activist Series! (If you miss tonight, the same content will be offered Nov 1)

Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for the new and improved People’s Activist Series! Thursday nights in October, then Saturday afternoons in November (November time and location tbd!)

People's
Activist
Series!
6-7:30pm Thursdays October 9, 16, 23, & 30
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 717 Rugby Road
VILLE
2017
INDIVISIBLE CHARLOTTESVILLE
CVILLE
DSA
Learn more about using people power to fight fascism. We will explore how to use symbolic actions and strategic noncooperation while organizing to keep our community safe. Join as many sessions as you can-let's build power!

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Kathryn @kathrynlaughon.bsky.social · 5d

Omg those trucks!!!

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