Julia Slater
@jslayyyer.bsky.social
Publishing Editor, Social Science Journals @ Sage Publishing. All posts/opinions are mine.
Art, AuDHD, baking, data, decolonization, drag, ethical publishing, history, theatre, and truth-seeking. Unapologetically queer.
Art, AuDHD, baking, data, decolonization, drag, ethical publishing, history, theatre, and truth-seeking. Unapologetically queer.
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Julia Slater
@jslayyyer.bsky.social
· Feb 19
a man with long hair and a beard says " gondor has no king " and " gondor needs no king "
Alt: Sean Bean as Boromir in the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring states: Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king.
media.tenor.com
*The U.S. has no king. The U.S. needs no king.
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Make sure that interactive elements that can be accessed by using a mouse, pen, trackpad or touch are at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels. This helps people with low vision and/or limited motor control select the intended element without accidentally selecting nearby elements.
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Make sure that interactive elements that can be accessed by using a mouse, pen, trackpad or touch are at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels. This helps people with low vision and/or limited motor control select the intended element without accidentally selecting nearby elements.
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The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website. No US government website can be trusted for science information.
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The EPA has removed references about humans causing climate change from its website. No US government website can be trusted for science information.
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"Disabled people can also very much participate in technofascism and also lateral ableism of other disabled people...and this fellowship will do nothing to break down barriers that neurodivergent people face."
The problem with Palantir's new neurodivergent fellowship
Critics have accused the company of being technofascist.
www.motherjones.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"Disabled people can also very much participate in technofascism and also lateral ableism of other disabled people...and this fellowship will do nothing to break down barriers that neurodivergent people face."
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Artists, what did we do ‘when the shit was going down?’ Historically, art has played an important role in disrupting fascist regimes—& this remains true under the Trump administration, writes Jesús Iñiguez in a new op-ed. True art takes courage & courage is the praxis of hope.
Artists, what did we do ‘when the shit was going down?’
Historically, art has played an important role in disrupting fascist regimes—and this remains true under the Trump administration
prismreports.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Artists, what did we do ‘when the shit was going down?’ Historically, art has played an important role in disrupting fascist regimes—& this remains true under the Trump administration, writes Jesús Iñiguez in a new op-ed. True art takes courage & courage is the praxis of hope.
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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The day came and went in a quiet, cold Washington, D.C., without the president marking what it represented: the more than 700,000 Americans who died from HIV/AIDS-related causes in the United States since 1981.
Trump’s Silence on World AIDS Day Revives a New Lavender Scare
The White House's refusal to acknowledge World AIDS Day is a pattern of stigma and state-sanctioned neglect that's giving Ronald Reagan.
msmagazine.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The day came and went in a quiet, cold Washington, D.C., without the president marking what it represented: the more than 700,000 Americans who died from HIV/AIDS-related causes in the United States since 1981.
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Catch Ep 450 of #TheAuthorityFile podcast
In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU
In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Catch Ep 450 of #TheAuthorityFile podcast
In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU
In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU
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Join Sage's @camillegamboa.bsky.social and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they discuss building public trust in science: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
Catch Ep 450 of #TheAuthorityFile podcast
In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU
In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU
December 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Join Sage's @camillegamboa.bsky.social and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they discuss building public trust in science: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
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It’s never ok to use the R slur.
It’s never ok to discriminate against and berate disabled people.
It’s not an acceptable term to describe anyone, for any reason.
He’s emboldening his base.
They’re going to use it more often.
Please speak out. Help protect disabled lives.
It’s never ok to discriminate against and berate disabled people.
It’s not an acceptable term to describe anyone, for any reason.
He’s emboldening his base.
They’re going to use it more often.
Please speak out. Help protect disabled lives.
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
It’s never ok to use the R slur.
It’s never ok to discriminate against and berate disabled people.
It’s not an acceptable term to describe anyone, for any reason.
He’s emboldening his base.
They’re going to use it more often.
Please speak out. Help protect disabled lives.
It’s never ok to discriminate against and berate disabled people.
It’s not an acceptable term to describe anyone, for any reason.
He’s emboldening his base.
They’re going to use it more often.
Please speak out. Help protect disabled lives.
“But to millions of Indigenous Americans, the story of Thanksgiving is also closely intertwined with their history of invasion, occupation, displacement, death and devastation that their communities faced as waves of settlers arrived and took over what is today the US.”
Thanksgiving: A story of celebration and pain, in maps
It's a day to give thanks. But for millions of Indigenous Americans, it also serves as a reminder of loss.
www.aljazeera.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
“But to millions of Indigenous Americans, the story of Thanksgiving is also closely intertwined with their history of invasion, occupation, displacement, death and devastation that their communities faced as waves of settlers arrived and took over what is today the US.”
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Public-good curators like @dalmeet.bsky.social protect our access to contextualised information by amplifying important views we need to hear. Our new guide with @sagepub.com
champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
Find the guide here➡️ bit.ly/3Kemcqn
champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
Find the guide here➡️ bit.ly/3Kemcqn
November 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Public-good curators like @dalmeet.bsky.social protect our access to contextualised information by amplifying important views we need to hear. Our new guide with @sagepub.com
champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
Find the guide here➡️ bit.ly/3Kemcqn
champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
Find the guide here➡️ bit.ly/3Kemcqn
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Warren Requests Investigation into ED’s Dismantling https://bit.ly/49E54of
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Warren Requests Investigation into ED’s Dismantling https://bit.ly/49E54of
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
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WOW! Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/lead...
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/lead...
Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Statement on CDC's Vaccines and Autism Page
As national organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of autistic individuals and partners across the disability and public health sectors, we are deeply disappointed by the latest update to...
autisticadvocacy.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
WOW! Autism Society of America, The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Science Foundation, the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Autism Speaks put out a statement denouncing the CDC changing its website on vaccines
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/lead...
autisticadvocacy.org/2025/11/lead...
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Thinking about that time an Arizona sheriff bragged about giving incarcerated people a 56¢ Thanksgiving meal 🤨
Cutting corners to give cheap, nutritionally inadequate slop is not a triumph – it's a public health concern.
Cutting corners to give cheap, nutritionally inadequate slop is not a triumph – it's a public health concern.
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thinking about that time an Arizona sheriff bragged about giving incarcerated people a 56¢ Thanksgiving meal 🤨
Cutting corners to give cheap, nutritionally inadequate slop is not a triumph – it's a public health concern.
Cutting corners to give cheap, nutritionally inadequate slop is not a triumph – it's a public health concern.
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How awful. This is outright health disinformation, lying to the American people. Not only is there massive evidence showing no link between vaccines & autism, there’s not even a plausible mechanism based on what we’ve learned about the genetics of autism, some environmental exposures in pregnancy
HEADS UP: CDC website now officially asserts that vaccines may cause autism.“Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities.” Also says the “vaccines do not cause autism” header remains b/c of an agreement with Cassidy.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
How awful. This is outright health disinformation, lying to the American people. Not only is there massive evidence showing no link between vaccines & autism, there’s not even a plausible mechanism based on what we’ve learned about the genetics of autism, some environmental exposures in pregnancy
I love a plain language summary!
Plain language is communication that your audience or readers can understand the first time they hear or read it. The terminology you use will vary depending on the audience. Always aim to avoid jargon when possible, especially when you have a broad general audience.
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I love a plain language summary!
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People often ask what accessibility considerations to keep in mind when creating data visualizations. For guidance and advice, check out Sarah L. Fossheim's list of 10 things to do (or not do) when designing accessible data visualizations.
fossheim.io/writing/post...
fossheim.io/writing/post...
An intro to designing accessible data visualizations by Sarah L. Fossheim
10 dos and don'ts for designing accessible data visualizations, including real-life examples and resources
fossheim.io
November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
People often ask what accessibility considerations to keep in mind when creating data visualizations. For guidance and advice, check out Sarah L. Fossheim's list of 10 things to do (or not do) when designing accessible data visualizations.
fossheim.io/writing/post...
fossheim.io/writing/post...
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ED is transferring key functions to other agencies, and sources indicate that OSERS may soon be moved to HHS. CEC strongly opposes this change, which would weaken IDEA by placing special education under a health-based model.
Read the full update: exceptionalchildren.org/blog/idea-ri...
Read the full update: exceptionalchildren.org/blog/idea-ri...
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
ED is transferring key functions to other agencies, and sources indicate that OSERS may soon be moved to HHS. CEC strongly opposes this change, which would weaken IDEA by placing special education under a health-based model.
Read the full update: exceptionalchildren.org/blog/idea-ri...
Read the full update: exceptionalchildren.org/blog/idea-ri...
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If you feel like you don't know what you don't know about accessibility, it can help to follow folks who discuss assistive technology, accessibility and disability. Here's a list of people who post a lot about those.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
If you feel like you don't know what you don't know about accessibility, it can help to follow folks who discuss assistive technology, accessibility and disability. Here's a list of people who post a lot about those.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes. n.pr/47KSHp6
Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department
Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes.
n.pr
November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Some of the responsibilities the administration aims to move were explicitly assigned to the U.S. Education Department by Congress, raising questions about the legality of these changes. n.pr/47KSHp6
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Like critical race theory, “gender ideology” is both a bogeyman for the right and a backlash to social progress.
The right’s gripe isn’t just that trans people exist, but that their existence is tearing down the old world—of good men and obedient women—and unleashing a new, godless age of chaos.
The right’s gripe isn’t just that trans people exist, but that their existence is tearing down the old world—of good men and obedient women—and unleashing a new, godless age of chaos.
How the right uses "gender ideology" to blame trans people for everything
MAGA learned from global autocrats the language needed to push fear.
www.motherjones.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Like critical race theory, “gender ideology” is both a bogeyman for the right and a backlash to social progress.
The right’s gripe isn’t just that trans people exist, but that their existence is tearing down the old world—of good men and obedient women—and unleashing a new, godless age of chaos.
The right’s gripe isn’t just that trans people exist, but that their existence is tearing down the old world—of good men and obedient women—and unleashing a new, godless age of chaos.
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Honoring Alice Wong, a powerful voice in disability justice and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. We created this lesson on her work and storytelling this summer—today we’re sharing it free.
Code: DisabilityVisibility
www.reacheveryvoice.org/product-page...
Code: DisabilityVisibility
www.reacheveryvoice.org/product-page...
Alice Wong - Disability Rights Activist & Storyteller | Reach Every Voice
This lesson invites students into the world of Alice Wong, a storyteller and activist who has spent her life amplifying the voices of disabled people. Through her projects, writing, and digital advoca...
www.reacheveryvoice.org
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Honoring Alice Wong, a powerful voice in disability justice and founder of the Disability Visibility Project. We created this lesson on her work and storytelling this summer—today we’re sharing it free.
Code: DisabilityVisibility
www.reacheveryvoice.org/product-page...
Code: DisabilityVisibility
www.reacheveryvoice.org/product-page...
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For the Disability community, losing Alice Wong is like losing Ursula Le Guin or Octavia Butler. She was a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a mentor to many. She taught me so much. And always reminded me what we were fighting towards, as well as against. I miss her clarity, bravery, and joy.
Alice Wong
Alice Wong had an outsized impact on Disability justice. As a community organiser, activist, mentor, and co-conspirator, as writer, editor, and friend, she is irreplaceable.
nicolagriffith.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
For the Disability community, losing Alice Wong is like losing Ursula Le Guin or Octavia Butler. She was a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a mentor to many. She taught me so much. And always reminded me what we were fighting towards, as well as against. I miss her clarity, bravery, and joy.
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Alice Wong created a feed about disability justice. We were lucky to be able to share this space with her.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Alice Wong created a feed about disability justice. We were lucky to be able to share this space with her.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Words simply cannot articulate how Alice Wong’s advocacy, words, or spirit has transformed me.
Thank you, Alice. Rest in peace.
Thank you, Alice. Rest in peace.
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Words simply cannot articulate how Alice Wong’s advocacy, words, or spirit has transformed me.
Thank you, Alice. Rest in peace.
Thank you, Alice. Rest in peace.