Andrea Hunt
@andimac.bsky.social
She/her, music therapy prof and researcher (neural mechanisms of receptive music interventions for chronic pain), gym nerd, musician, seeker, persister. 💗💜💙🏳️🌈
Not been here much, I follow too many news and politics folks and in These Times I can only take so much in.
But my girl is home from Uni for break, and the fam insisted on braving very cold and snowy weather to hunt our tree. Definitely took me back to my childhood winters in IL. So pretty. ❄️🌲💗
But my girl is home from Uni for break, and the fam insisted on braving very cold and snowy weather to hunt our tree. Definitely took me back to my childhood winters in IL. So pretty. ❄️🌲💗
December 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Not been here much, I follow too many news and politics folks and in These Times I can only take so much in.
But my girl is home from Uni for break, and the fam insisted on braving very cold and snowy weather to hunt our tree. Definitely took me back to my childhood winters in IL. So pretty. ❄️🌲💗
But my girl is home from Uni for break, and the fam insisted on braving very cold and snowy weather to hunt our tree. Definitely took me back to my childhood winters in IL. So pretty. ❄️🌲💗
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In the spirit of our Greatest Generation, the OG Antifa, take Kilroy out into the world as the symbol of freedom, liberty, and resistance.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In the spirit of our Greatest Generation, the OG Antifa, take Kilroy out into the world as the symbol of freedom, liberty, and resistance.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
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When you stand up and fight; sometimes you lose and sometimes you win. But do you know what happens if you don't fight at all?
Nothing.
Nothing.
BREAKING: A federal judge reverses the Trump administration's cut of billions of dollars to Harvard University.
Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston has ordered the reversal of the Trump administration’s cuts to more than $2.6 billion in funding research grants for Harvard University. U.S.
bit.ly
September 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
When you stand up and fight; sometimes you lose and sometimes you win. But do you know what happens if you don't fight at all?
Nothing.
Nothing.
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Trump spoke about arming teachers today, claiming that it’s “something that a lot of people like."
This is not what teachers sign up for—they are trained to teach, not to be the first line of defense against a shooter. Forcing more guns into schools does not make us safer. https://etwn.us/3IxMC2M
This is not what teachers sign up for—they are trained to teach, not to be the first line of defense against a shooter. Forcing more guns into schools does not make us safer. https://etwn.us/3IxMC2M
September 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Trump spoke about arming teachers today, claiming that it’s “something that a lot of people like."
This is not what teachers sign up for—they are trained to teach, not to be the first line of defense against a shooter. Forcing more guns into schools does not make us safer. https://etwn.us/3IxMC2M
This is not what teachers sign up for—they are trained to teach, not to be the first line of defense against a shooter. Forcing more guns into schools does not make us safer. https://etwn.us/3IxMC2M
It’s a new academic year—and vaccine time! LFG!
September 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It’s a new academic year—and vaccine time! LFG!
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The shooter at Annunciation Catholic School used an assault weapon to fire dozens of rounds through the stained glass windows of the school’s church—killing two children and wounding 17 others, including 14 children.
August 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The shooter at Annunciation Catholic School used an assault weapon to fire dozens of rounds through the stained glass windows of the school’s church—killing two children and wounding 17 others, including 14 children.
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Gov. Pritzker signed a bill that requires Illinois colleges and universities to provide students access to contraception and abortion medications at campus pharmacies starting this school year. This win deserves an extra shout because the bill was an initiative from University of Illinois students!
Gov. Pritzker signs new laws aiming to shield providers of abortion meds, ban ticketing in schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the final two bills from the spring session Friday, giving his approval to more than 430 bills approved by lawmakers this year.
abc7chicago.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Gov. Pritzker signed a bill that requires Illinois colleges and universities to provide students access to contraception and abortion medications at campus pharmacies starting this school year. This win deserves an extra shout because the bill was an initiative from University of Illinois students!
Enjoying a lovely break in Germany before attending the European Music Therapy Conference in Hamburg. Besides the beautiful scenery there’s also much cooler weather and politics 😅
July 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Enjoying a lovely break in Germany before attending the European Music Therapy Conference in Hamburg. Besides the beautiful scenery there’s also much cooler weather and politics 😅
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Folds: If we’ve been told our whole lives that we can’t spend money on the arts because they’re not important—then why was taking over the Kennedy Center and the arts the first thing they did?
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
July 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Folds: If we’ve been told our whole lives that we can’t spend money on the arts because they’re not important—then why was taking over the Kennedy Center and the arts the first thing they did?
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
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Summary Table of the massive defunding of biomedical research in the United States
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
July 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Summary Table of the massive defunding of biomedical research in the United States
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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If you care about Medicaid, I need your help. These kids are the best chance we have of saving Medicaid.
Families are on the way to DC. We need to cover van rentals and hotel rooms. I will not, I will NOT, waste your money or time.
Can you help get this donation link in front of your people?
Families are on the way to DC. We need to cover van rentals and hotel rooms. I will not, I will NOT, waste your money or time.
Can you help get this donation link in front of your people?
We have @littlelobbyists.com families on the way to Washington DC right now, they'll be on the House-side of the Capitol tomorrow. We're going to make them see us before they vote to kill disabled children.
If you can help cover the costs of this urgent action:
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If you can help cover the costs of this urgent action:
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I just gave to Little Lobbyists Action Network!
Show your support with a contribution.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
If you care about Medicaid, I need your help. These kids are the best chance we have of saving Medicaid.
Families are on the way to DC. We need to cover van rentals and hotel rooms. I will not, I will NOT, waste your money or time.
Can you help get this donation link in front of your people?
Families are on the way to DC. We need to cover van rentals and hotel rooms. I will not, I will NOT, waste your money or time.
Can you help get this donation link in front of your people?
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Jeff Bezos is worth $230 billion and is reportedly spending $20 million on a three-day wedding in Venice while sailing around on his $500 million yacht. If he can afford to do that, he can afford a wealth tax and to pay Amazon workers a living wage. Hello?
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Jeff Bezos is worth $230 billion and is reportedly spending $20 million on a three-day wedding in Venice while sailing around on his $500 million yacht. If he can afford to do that, he can afford a wealth tax and to pay Amazon workers a living wage. Hello?
The first of many actions I’ll be taking. We have to raise a deafening cry about this.
Contact your senators and urge them to reclaim their constitutional authority by supporting Sen. Kaine’s war powers resolution: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then urge your representative to support the war powers resolution from Reps. Khanna and Massie: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then urge your representative to support the war powers resolution from Reps. Khanna and Massie: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Tell Your Senators: No War With Iran
Trump’s decision to bomb Iran risks escalating an already volatile situation into all-out regional conflict. It’s time for Congress to step in and exercise their constitutional authority over war and ...
act.indivisible.org
June 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The first of many actions I’ll be taking. We have to raise a deafening cry about this.
Great thread—please check out these orgs!
What are some good orgs for trans youth that could use some donations on this awful day? Reply below.
June 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Great thread—please check out these orgs!
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A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.
The doctor said 'be happy.' Music therapy can help cancer patients do that
A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.
n.pr
June 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A new study shows that music therapy is as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy at helping cancer patients and survivors heal emotionally.
Let’s hope this is not too late for researchers who have decided to leave the U.S., or to restart projects that have been irreparably stopped
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Let’s hope this is not too late for researchers who have decided to leave the U.S., or to restart projects that have been irreparably stopped
This is frightening. To what degree to US citizens have to worry about our online presence if we travel abroad and then return, then?
Hi everyone
I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests
I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing
I was denied entry, detained, and deported from the USA over the last 48 hours because of my reporting on the Columbia student protests
I arrived back in Melbourne hours ago and had my phone handed back to me upon landing
June 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This is frightening. To what degree to US citizens have to worry about our online presence if we travel abroad and then return, then?
Had a great day in my town and in Harrisburg today. Just a few Trumpy assholes showed up to get attention but they were dwarfed by the numbers and enthusiasm of the No Kings crowds. These are hard times but we really do have the power. #NoKings
June 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Had a great day in my town and in Harrisburg today. Just a few Trumpy assholes showed up to get attention but they were dwarfed by the numbers and enthusiasm of the No Kings crowds. These are hard times but we really do have the power. #NoKings
I’ll be attending two of these on Saturday—Media and Harrisburg, PA. If you can’t attend any of these, you can volunteer in other ways— go to aclu.org/volunteer
Trump is defying courts and ignoring the Constitution. That's why I'm taking to the streets on No Kings Day for a nationwide day of defiance. app.sosha.ai/s/Z0nPB4vn
Join me on June 14
app.sosha.ai
June 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I’ll be attending two of these on Saturday—Media and Harrisburg, PA. If you can’t attend any of these, you can volunteer in other ways— go to aclu.org/volunteer
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🚨 The Dept. of Energy is quietly trying to gut building accessibility rules under Section 504.
This rollback would erase protections disabled activists fought decades to win.
🛑 Drop a public comment by June 16 to help stop it:
👉 dredf.org/action-alert...
(Mini history lesson below ⬇️)
🚨 The Dept. of Energy is quietly trying to gut building accessibility rules under Section 504.
This rollback would erase protections disabled activists fought decades to win.
🛑 Drop a public comment by June 16 to help stop it:
👉 dredf.org/action-alert...
(Mini history lesson below ⬇️)
Tell the Department of Energy to Stop Attacking Civil Rights and Section 504 - DREDF
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
dredf.org
June 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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🚨 The Dept. of Energy is quietly trying to gut building accessibility rules under Section 504.
This rollback would erase protections disabled activists fought decades to win.
🛑 Drop a public comment by June 16 to help stop it:
👉 dredf.org/action-alert...
(Mini history lesson below ⬇️)
🚨 The Dept. of Energy is quietly trying to gut building accessibility rules under Section 504.
This rollback would erase protections disabled activists fought decades to win.
🛑 Drop a public comment by June 16 to help stop it:
👉 dredf.org/action-alert...
(Mini history lesson below ⬇️)
I’ve just returned to Bluesky after taking a bit of a social media break… ahh, so… did I miss anything?
June 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I’ve just returned to Bluesky after taking a bit of a social media break… ahh, so… did I miss anything?
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must be incredibly frustrating and disheartening to have federal funding that was promised to you for important work suddenly and arbitrarily ripped away
“In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately”
June 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
must be incredibly frustrating and disheartening to have federal funding that was promised to you for important work suddenly and arbitrarily ripped away
So academic integrity is only a problem for everyone *except* the secretary of HHS and his admins? Cool cool cool
The Trump administration released a report last week that it billed as a “clear, evidence-based foundation” for action on a range of children’s health issues. But the report, from the Make America Healthy Again Commission, cited studies that did not exist. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/w...
May 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
So academic integrity is only a problem for everyone *except* the secretary of HHS and his admins? Cool cool cool
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“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ
May 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ