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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 2d

We’d also love to know what happened to the $50,000 Tom Homan allegedly took from FBI agents.

Luckily, we’ve sued for the receipts.

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · 2d

And if people know of physics/astro departments, med physics programs, and potentially nat. labs in the US or US Territories who are interested in continuous, data-informed improvements to remove unnecessary barriers for all populations, please let them know about @physastroseachange.bsky.social

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · 3d

@physastroseachange.bsky.social is my primary work. Amidst the chaos, heartbreak, cruelty, and disappointment that has been in my sphere, there are people who are doing their part to show up and do the right thing.

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 3d

AAPT received two grants for Physics at Two-Year Colleges and the Physics and Astronomy SEA Change program, allowing the organization to continue its critical mission of supporting physical science education. Read more at ow.ly/bi3Q50X71TM #AAPTNews #AAPTGrants

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · 3d

AAS members are on the Hill today to #SaveNASAScience and advocate for sustained funding for NASA, NSF, and our nation's other science agencies! Help us amplify their voices by calling and writing to your Congressional offices today: aas.org/action-alert...

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Matthew Champion @matthewchampion.bsky.social · 7d

Department of Education employees set out-of-office email responses to inform recipients they'd be unable to respond until after the shutdown

hours later, many people realised their response message had been changed to blame Senate Democrats for the entire shutdown

www.wired.com/story/govern...

Government Workers Say Their Out-of-Office Replies Were Forcibly Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown

Some employees at the Department of Education changed their responses back to the more neutral language, only to have it changed yet again to the partisan response, multiple sources tell WIRED.

www.wired.com

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WIRED @wired.com · 7d

As the Trump administration threatens them, liberal nonprofits have been quietly preparing to do everything from surrendering 501(c)(3) status to relocating outside the US.

The Trump Administration Is Coming for Nonprofits. They're Getting Ready

As the Trump administration threatens them, liberal nonprofits have been quietly preparing to do everything from surrendering 501(c)(3) status to relocating outside the US.

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Laura Lopez @ohdearz.bsky.social · 10d

Ohio State just advised all staff and students not to attend the SACNAS (Society for the advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) annual meeting of 6000+ scientists -- which is in Columbus, OH this year! -- saying it may be exclusionary, even though it is open to all.

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 12d

Next week, my global health class will discuss why access to medicines is such a struggle

Science must save all, but the benefits of science are only reaching some

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... via @science.org

Science should save all, not just some

Discussions around global equity and justice in science typically emphasize the lack of diversity in the editorial boards of scientific journals, inequities in authorship, “parachute research,” domina...

www.science.org

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AAAS Center for STEMM Education & Workforce @aaascsew.bsky.social · 15d

Join AAAS SEA Change, IUSE and three dynamic guests for the next SEA Change Community Conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.

We'll explore why diverse perspectives are critical for meaningful innovation and the use of narrative and advocacy to spark change.

aaas.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Community Conversation: Storytelling, Access, and Innovation in STEMM. Wednesday, October 1 at 2 PM ET. Hosted by AAAS SEA Change and AAAS IUSE.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 15d

We often hear from people who are concerned, as we all should be, about protecting our basic rights — like free speech. Last night, Jimmy Kimmel addressed what’s at stake & confirmed what we’ve long known: there is power in the American people speaking up. We must continue to do that in this moment.

Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since returning | FOX 11 LA

YouTube video by FOX 11 Los Angeles

www.youtube.com

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Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 15d

The Trumpian news cycle is so all-consuming, it can be hard to imagine what might come next.

At @wired.com, we decided to try. Introducing the 22, very online upstarts (from politicians to pundits to podcasters) who are poised to blow up the next era of politics:

The 22 Very Online Upstarts Changing the Face of Politics

Introducing WIRED’s 2025 Political Power Users—the creators, podcasters, and pundits who will blow up the next electoral era.

www.wired.com

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · 16d

Nominating others for awards has been consistently a positive activity, no matter the outcome.

Tip #1: look around to see who has NOT received various awards. It is surprising sometimes.

Tip #2: consider people not in faculty positions- they are just worthy and get overlooked a lot.

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 16d

The AAPT Awards Committee is accepting nominations for all AAPT awards, citations, and medals. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 1st. ow.ly/RUFU50Vyc2i #AAPTAwards #ITeachPhysics

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22d

Today, 238 years after its signing, the Constitution remains the law of the land.

And we remain steadfast in our determination to defend our hard-won rights against President Trump and every other lawmaker.

Graphic reading "The Constitution is the law of the land — and democracy begins with we the people". On top of the text there is a blue-tinted image of the Constitution.

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 23d

Your vote is your voice.

This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, we join in solidarity with all who work to ensure that everyone has the right to vote and to be heard.

Check your registration status today!

nationalvoterregistrationday.org

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. It's goal is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote and voting in our democracy d...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 25d

Many of the men deported to CECOT said they are permanently changed: struggling to sleep, drink water or leave their homes.

One man broke into tears describing how he had a panic attack the first time he walked down a busy Venezuelan street.

What I Witnessed as I Photographed the Disappearances and the Homecomings of My Countrymen

Over the past four months, a photojournalist documented the lives of five families whose sons had been imprisoned in El Salvador, including their long-awaited reunions. CECOT left a mark on the men, t...

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · 26d

My orange cat, who is also a declared physicist, turned 20 today. He has health issues, but thanks to some luck, veterinary science, the means to pay for his health care (he started and has a union), and possibly not letting BS get to him, he keeps going.

A black and white cat sits in the background behind an orange cat curled up

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · Sep 5

That's one of my cat!

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out our AAPT On Demand swag store! You will find a variety of selections and new products available in different styles and colors to choose from. Visit ow.ly/w8P550Q0ra7 and order your swag today! #AAPTSwagStore #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics @alevickna.bsky.social

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Sean D. Johnson @seanjohnson.bsky.social · Sep 3

With Michigan Medicine abandoning trans patients 18 and under, please consider donating to Corner Health in Ypsi. They are getting a lot of referrals and will put whatever you can spare to excellent use.

cornerhealth.org/make-an-impa...

Donate – Corner Health Center

Your SUPER-powered WP Engine Site

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · Aug 24

I have no kids, and I watched it. I liked it a lot overall.

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · Aug 18

As people in DC experience occupation, here are some tips to know your rights:
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(1) you do have rights; neither the White House or law enforcement can take them away — know them

(2) you can remain silent if you are stopped — you can say nothing and say that you want to speak to a lawyer.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · Aug 7

Asians: if it’s still not clear, the “first they came for the…” poem reached us a long-ass time ago.

Stop AAPI Hate @stopaapihate.org · Aug 7

ICE has ended their egregious treatment of Avirmed, and released him into the care of his loved ones in Virginia. Not one more family deserves to go through this legal nightmare. www.latimes.com/california/s...

ICE releases deaf Mongolian immigrant after holding him for months without interpreter

A deaf Mongolian man who uses sign language to communicate has been released from immigration custody in Southern California after months without access to an interpreter, a family member confirmed.

www.latimes.com

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Chalkbeat @chalkbeat.org · Aug 6

A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.

Annie and Lakeesha struggle in school. AI teacher assistants treated them very differently.

A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · Aug 6

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · Aug 5

#AAPTSM25: SEA Change Award - The College of New Jersey, Dept. of Physics and Eastern Michigan Univ., Dept. of Physics and Astronomy received the Disciplinary Bronze Award. #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting @physastroseachange.bsky.social

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Alexis (she/her/hers) @alevickna.bsky.social · Jul 31

We have our second awardee for 2025!

Physics and Astronomy SEA Change @physastroseachange.bsky.social · Jul 31

And another awardee!

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Physics Department at the College of New Jersey has earned a Bronze Award from the Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Committee for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive physics department. Read more ➡ ow.ly/UXBm50WwGhk #SEAChange #AAPTSM25 @physastroseachange.bsky.social

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American Astronomical Society (AAS) @aas.org · Jul 30

🚨 The AAS is partnering with 11 other organizations to host a day of action in support of NASA science on 5-6 October 2025. Register today! www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-of-a...

The Planetary Society @planetarysociety.bsky.social · Jul 30

Live in the U.S.? We’re organizing in-person meetings for you to speak directly with your elected officials in Washington, D.C.
October 5–6, join us and nearly a dozen partner organizations for the Day of Action to save NASA’s space science.
Make your voice heard. www.planetary.org/advocacy/day...

The Day of Action to Save NASA Science

Join us in Washington, D.C., to advocate for NASA science.

www.planetary.org

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