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NEH Union - AFGE L3403 @nehafge3403.bsky.social · 1d

The cuts at the National Endowment for the Humanities go far deeper than any of these agencies - almost 70% of 179 people were terminated, despite no change to the agency's budget.

There were no savings here - only idealogical destruction. #NEH

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 1d

How much smaller the federal workforce is now vs. a year ago
Ed Dept 42%
OPM 33%
HUD 31%
Treasury 29%
Defense (civilian jobs) 22%
Small Biz Admin 21%
Energy 20%
Interior 15%
HHS 14%
SSA 11%
EPA 10%
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

How Much Smaller Is the Federal Work Force? Shutdown Plans Offer a Clue.

The number of federal employees has been trimmed by thousands since President Trump took office, according to contingency plans drawn up by federal agencies.

www.nytimes.com

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 1d

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NEH Union - AFGE L3403 @nehafge3403.bsky.social · 1d

"This far-reaching economic impact (of #NEA and #NEH) stabilizes and revitalizes communities, from rural towns to urban centers, and strengthens small and large businesses, fostering thriving local economies." - Jennifer Dorning, Pres. of the Dept. for Professional Employees, @aflcio.org

American Theatre @americantheatre.org · 1d

It’s a good thing that unions and employers have a shared interest in the robust funding of the NEA and NEH—because it’s going to take a united front to make it happen, writes Jennifer Dorning, president of the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO.

www.americantheatre.org/2025/10/06/f...

Federal Funding for Nonprofit Arts Is Going to Be a Team Effort

It’s a good thing that unions and employers have a shared interest in the robust funding of the NEA and NEH—because it’s going to take a united front to make it happen.

www.americantheatre.org

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Katie Surma @katiesurma.bsky.social · 2d

A new front has emerged in the rights of nature movement: collaborations between Western scientists and Indigenous peoples

This is the first of a few stories I have coming on the topic. It's focused on the scientists who have been flooding into the movement

insideclimatenews.org/news/0510202...

The Scientists Making the Case for Nature’s Rights - Inside Climate News

A growing number of scientists are backing laws recognizing that nature has inherent rights and intrinsic value. A group of wetlands scientists wants the critical ecosystems they study to be next.

insideclimatenews.org

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 1d

For communities in West Virginia and beyond, NPR has long served as a vital connector — linking residents to local and national news. Jeff Nesbit explains the harm of Trump’s decision to end federal funding for public broadcasting.

The end of federal funding for NPR stations cuts deep in Trump country

It’s beyond bizarre that the federal funding cuts are going to devastate stations in places that put Trump back in offic

contrarian.substack.com

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NEH Union - AFGE L3403 @nehafge3403.bsky.social · 2d

"Among the funding that has been cut off are grants of $10,000 to $25,000 that the organization received annually from both the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal Education Department." #NEH #LGBTQ #history #humanities

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 4d

For more than five decades, the Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library in Florida has chronicled the LGBTQ community by collecting and sharing its history. But the museum is facing a hostile political environment and a financial crisis that may force it to find another home.

Stonewall National Museum Chronicling L.G.B.T.Q. History Faces Deep Cuts

The Fort Lauderdale museum, one of the country’s oldest L.G.B.T.Q. institutions, is looking to its rich archives for lessons in how to survive a crisis. Here’s a look inside its collection.

nyti.ms

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NEH Union - AFGE L3403 @nehafge3403.bsky.social · 2d

Hard to learn from history when the current ruling power destroys the funding that makes #history accessible and available and decimates the work of historians and institutions of higher knowledge. 🙄 #NEH

Politico @politico.com · 2d

History offers Democrats a roadmap back to power.

But will they listen?

Where Do Democrats Go From Here? History Class Would Be a Good Start.

Democrats could learn something from studying how wounded political parties returned to power in the past.

www.politico.com

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

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ALT: a man in armor is standing in front of a house with the words `` shade away '' written above him .

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

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ALT: a man in a shirt and tie is sitting at a desk with his arms outstretched .

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

Tomato, tomahto. But it also explains a lot. Thoughts and prayers during a tragic moment? Nah, let’s use the high-five emoji instead. Jerks. Hence us essentially using jazz hands or celebration for a high-five.

You’re welcome.

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ALT: a man in a suit and tie is on a television show

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

Afternoon coffee may just be leftover morning coffee… zero judgement, only high-fives. 🙌🏼☕️

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

The size of Statey’s ego now.

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ALT: a man is blowing up a purple balloon in a store .

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

Favorite morning bev? Yes, Bloody Mary’s count.

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

Burn ALLLLLLLLL the effigies.

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 4d

We highly approve.

Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 5d

It feels like yesterday and also like it’s been years. We loved our work and what we stood for. Even if we come back from this, it will take years or decades to build the trust again.

NEH Union - AFGE L3403 @nehafge3403.bsky.social · 5d

Today marks six months since almost all National Endowment for the Humanities grants were "terminated" and most staff were placed on leave and summarily fired a week later.

We're still dedicated to sharing the stories of the #humanities and the resilience of our grantees and staff. #NEH

NPR @npr.org · Apr 4

A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just days after many humanities councils across the country were told their grants would be terminated.

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 5d

This wouldn’t surprise us at this point.

Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 5d

It’s petty and ridiculous at this point.

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 5d

We appreciate the judge seeing their tactics for what they are.

www.alternet.org/trump-judge-...

'We have no secrets here': Judge rebukes Trump admin for hiding crucial information

A federal judge in New York admonished the Trump administration Tuesday for trying to bypass public filing protocols by privately emailing crucial spreadsheets, insisting that “we have no secrets here...

www.alternet.org

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Eric Lee @ericleeacts.bsky.social · 6d

60 years ago, September 29th, President Lyndon B Johnson signed into being the NEA and the NEH. Today marks the 1st day of National Arts and Humanities Month. And President Trump marked it by firing the majority of the National Council on the Humanities. Here is the statute that created the NEA/NEH.

www.congress.gov

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6d

Good morning (?) -- To our fed family: whether you’re stuck working unpaid or sidelined from lifesaving public health work, wondering if rent gets paid or a pink slip arrives courtesy of nightmare-human Russell Vought, we see you and we're here with you. 💚

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 6d

Our apologies to Rainn Wilson/Dwight Schrute.

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 6d

It’s such a travesty and devastating to see the road this administration is steering the agency (and the country) down.

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