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@pdpittsburgh.bsky.social
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“There’s no doubt in my mind that’s the intent…the worst thing is that politically mandated ideas will be taught instead of scientifically accepted concepts in our disciplines, or concepts that are recognized by the disciplinary experts.”
– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
@texasaaup.bsky.social
– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
@texasaaup.bsky.social
At Texas Tech, Professors Now Need Permission to Teach About Race and Gender
Faculty say the policy is vague and a violation of the First Amendment.
www.chronicle.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“There’s no doubt in my mind that’s the intent…the worst thing is that politically mandated ideas will be taught instead of scientifically accepted concepts in our disciplines, or concepts that are recognized by the disciplinary experts.”
– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
@texasaaup.bsky.social
– Andrew Martin, Texas Tech AAUP
@texasaaup.bsky.social
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
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BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
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Pittsburgh area friends, a message from the Allegheny Health Department! It’s a law that rental units must be able to heat to at least 68 degrees. If your heat can’t keep up, and the landlord won’t fix it, the Health Department can help!
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Pittsburgh area friends, a message from the Allegheny Health Department! It’s a law that rental units must be able to heat to at least 68 degrees. If your heat can’t keep up, and the landlord won’t fix it, the Health Department can help!
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NEW — Cutting less than one day of the Chicago police would cover the $4.5M needed to ensure there are no cuts to library staffing and resources, one resident writes.
Read this opinion submission about protecting city libraries in the 2026 budget.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/opin...
Read this opinion submission about protecting city libraries in the 2026 budget.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/opin...
OPINION: The Chicago Public Library budget is under threat. Let’s remember what libraries do for us • The TRiiBE
Cutting less than one day of the Chicago police would cover the $4.5M needed to ensure there are no cuts to library staffing and resources.
thetriibe.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
NEW — Cutting less than one day of the Chicago police would cover the $4.5M needed to ensure there are no cuts to library staffing and resources, one resident writes.
Read this opinion submission about protecting city libraries in the 2026 budget.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/opin...
Read this opinion submission about protecting city libraries in the 2026 budget.
thetriibe.com/2025/12/opin...
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HUGE: In a letter to Congress, more than 140 solar companies detail how the Trump permitting freeze on renewables is worse than imagined and hitting copious projects on private lands
They’re asking Congress to intervene and say “bipartisan permitting reform” won’t help without forcing Trump’s hand
They’re asking Congress to intervene and say “bipartisan permitting reform” won’t help without forcing Trump’s hand
Solar Industry Group Describes Trump’s ‘Complete Moratorium on Permitting’
A letter from the Solar Energy Industries Association asks for Congress’ help to reverse the administration’s effective permitting ban.
heatmap.news
December 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
HUGE: In a letter to Congress, more than 140 solar companies detail how the Trump permitting freeze on renewables is worse than imagined and hitting copious projects on private lands
They’re asking Congress to intervene and say “bipartisan permitting reform” won’t help without forcing Trump’s hand
They’re asking Congress to intervene and say “bipartisan permitting reform” won’t help without forcing Trump’s hand
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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to introduce a bipartisan bill as early as Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies after the prolonged, bitter shutdown battle this fall left the issue unresolved.
Brian Fitzpatrick has a plan to extend ACA subsidies and avoid premium hikes for millions. He’s ready for an uphill battle.
www.inquirer.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to introduce a bipartisan bill as early as Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies after the prolonged, bitter shutdown battle this fall left the issue unresolved.
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at this point, not surprising, but of course disappointing
More people voted for Harris in Texas than in New York -- there are a lot of democrats there, and they are not getting fair representation because of stuff like this
More people voted for Harris in Texas than in New York -- there are a lot of democrats there, and they are not getting fair representation because of stuff like this
December 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
at this point, not surprising, but of course disappointing
More people voted for Harris in Texas than in New York -- there are a lot of democrats there, and they are not getting fair representation because of stuff like this
More people voted for Harris in Texas than in New York -- there are a lot of democrats there, and they are not getting fair representation because of stuff like this
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Thank you to everyone, including our great guest experts, who joined us for this year's Medicare telephone town hall!
Medicare Open Enrollment ends this Sunday, Dec. 7, so don't wait - go to medicare.gov to find coverage that’s right for you.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends this Sunday, Dec. 7, so don't wait - go to medicare.gov to find coverage that’s right for you.
Welcome to Medicare
The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.
medicare.gov
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Thank you to everyone, including our great guest experts, who joined us for this year's Medicare telephone town hall!
Medicare Open Enrollment ends this Sunday, Dec. 7, so don't wait - go to medicare.gov to find coverage that’s right for you.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends this Sunday, Dec. 7, so don't wait - go to medicare.gov to find coverage that’s right for you.
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Many of you may have heard that trans girls are now banned from Girlguiding in the United Kingdom, their version of the Girl Scouts as we know them in the United States.
It is a cruel new low in a country that has treated trans people horrifically in recent years.
The latest from S. Baum.
It is a cruel new low in a country that has treated trans people horrifically in recent years.
The latest from S. Baum.
UK's 'Girl Scout' Group Has Banned Trans Girls From Joining In Cruel New Low
“This Government must be held responsible for the long-lasting damage they are doing to a generation of LGBTQ+ people.”
www.erininthemorning.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Many of you may have heard that trans girls are now banned from Girlguiding in the United Kingdom, their version of the Girl Scouts as we know them in the United States.
It is a cruel new low in a country that has treated trans people horrifically in recent years.
The latest from S. Baum.
It is a cruel new low in a country that has treated trans people horrifically in recent years.
The latest from S. Baum.
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"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"If you ever think about me, and if you ain’t gonna do no revolutionary act, forget about me. I don’t want myself on your mind, if you’re not gonna work for the people."
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
On this day in 1969, Fred Hampton was shot to death by Chicago, Cook County and federal police as he slept in his apartment.
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My message to Trump: Your message of bigotry won’t work. Somali Americans are here to stay. 💅🏾
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My message to Trump: Your message of bigotry won’t work. Somali Americans are here to stay. 💅🏾
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Sending all my love to NOLA.
Arrests begin in New Orleans immigration crackdown, pictures suggest – live
Images show federal forces taking people into custody in New Orleans, Louisiana
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Sending all my love to NOLA.
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STILL MISSING!!
The first grader has been separated from his dad for almost a week, following ICE abducting them for the third time this year! ICE refuses to disclose the 6 yr old’s location.
WHERE IS YUANXIN?
Call your Reps & ask them to pressure ICE/DHS to reunite Fei & Yuanxin & release them!
The first grader has been separated from his dad for almost a week, following ICE abducting them for the third time this year! ICE refuses to disclose the 6 yr old’s location.
WHERE IS YUANXIN?
Call your Reps & ask them to pressure ICE/DHS to reunite Fei & Yuanxin & release them!
December 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
STILL MISSING!!
The first grader has been separated from his dad for almost a week, following ICE abducting them for the third time this year! ICE refuses to disclose the 6 yr old’s location.
WHERE IS YUANXIN?
Call your Reps & ask them to pressure ICE/DHS to reunite Fei & Yuanxin & release them!
The first grader has been separated from his dad for almost a week, following ICE abducting them for the third time this year! ICE refuses to disclose the 6 yr old’s location.
WHERE IS YUANXIN?
Call your Reps & ask them to pressure ICE/DHS to reunite Fei & Yuanxin & release them!
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Trump’s USDA is threatening to withhold food stamp funding for 20 Democrat-controlled states if they don’t share recipients’ sensitive personal data.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump’s USDA is threatening to withhold food stamp funding for 20 Democrat-controlled states if they don’t share recipients’ sensitive personal data.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
Yes: Trump is weaponizing hunger against millions of Americans, including children, to score cheap political points.
The cruelty is endless.
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This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
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This is disgusting. Trump continues to put a target on @repilhan.bsky.social, her family, and her community with his violent, xenophobic rhetoric.
A lawmaker in her home state of Minnesota was killed this year in an act of political violence. That alone should unite us against this hate speech.
A lawmaker in her home state of Minnesota was killed this year in an act of political violence. That alone should unite us against this hate speech.
December 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This is disgusting. Trump continues to put a target on @repilhan.bsky.social, her family, and her community with his violent, xenophobic rhetoric.
A lawmaker in her home state of Minnesota was killed this year in an act of political violence. That alone should unite us against this hate speech.
A lawmaker in her home state of Minnesota was killed this year in an act of political violence. That alone should unite us against this hate speech.
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Shocking footage out of Minneapolis emerges as activists on the ground report ICE is pulling people out of their cars simply because they look Somali:
Jordan Uhl on Instagram: "ICE is reportedly increasing its presence in Minneapolis/St. Paul to target Somali communities."
The Trump administration's plan to increase ICE's presence in Minneapolis and St. Paul has sparked concerns among local leaders and residents. Critics argue it amounts to racial profiling, violating d...
www.instagram.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Shocking footage out of Minneapolis emerges as activists on the ground report ICE is pulling people out of their cars simply because they look Somali:
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She shouldn't have to keep doing this by herself. She is supposedly a member of a political party and every single one of her *colleagues* should be BLASTING the fascist in chief. ALL OF THEM. Where is the solidarity???
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
She shouldn't have to keep doing this by herself. She is supposedly a member of a political party and every single one of her *colleagues* should be BLASTING the fascist in chief. ALL OF THEM. Where is the solidarity???
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Y’all
<curb your enthusiasm music> doesn’t quite cut it
<curb your enthusiasm music> doesn’t quite cut it
Republican mayor in Kansas facing deportation over voter fraud
Joe Ceballos, a longtime Republican and small-town mayor in Kansas, is facing felony voter fraud charges and possible deportation from the presidential administration he voted for.
heartlandsignal.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Y’all
<curb your enthusiasm music> doesn’t quite cut it
<curb your enthusiasm music> doesn’t quite cut it
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Tennessee! Polls close at 7pm CT, have you voted? Have your friends, family members, loved ones made it to the polls yet?
This election is winnable, and every vote we can rustle up counts towards electing Aftyn Behn to Congress!
Phonebank with us in the final stretch! tr.ee/TN07-electionday
This election is winnable, and every vote we can rustle up counts towards electing Aftyn Behn to Congress!
Phonebank with us in the final stretch! tr.ee/TN07-electionday
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand up for Science Phonebank (All Day). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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tr.ee
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Tennessee! Polls close at 7pm CT, have you voted? Have your friends, family members, loved ones made it to the polls yet?
This election is winnable, and every vote we can rustle up counts towards electing Aftyn Behn to Congress!
Phonebank with us in the final stretch! tr.ee/TN07-electionday
This election is winnable, and every vote we can rustle up counts towards electing Aftyn Behn to Congress!
Phonebank with us in the final stretch! tr.ee/TN07-electionday