Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Christine Harold

@christinescreen.bsky.social

7.9K followers 1.6K following 430 posts

christineharold.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Reposted by Christine Harold

cyclesixmile @cyclesixmile.bsky.social · Aug 17

I just had to take a photo of this picnic table which as an incredible inclusive design that's useable for adults, young children, and folks using wheelchairs. We need to look at redesigning our public spaces and amenities so that they include everyone in little ways and big ways.

A picnic table that can be used by adults, young children, and people using wheelchairs.

8 43 220

Reposted by Christine Harold

Nosferatu Joseph 🧛🏻‍♀️ @tashjoeza.bsky.social · Aug 17

This tattoo, by InkedMongoose on IG, is perfect. No notes.

A tattooed knee, I think, featuring Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm in an apple car. Text reads: You got a fast car. I got a plan to get us out of here.

66 1K 6.6K

Reposted by Christine Harold

Deborah Elizabeth Finn @deborahelizabeth.bsky.social · Jun 21

Pranksters vs. autocrats, for the win!

Right now, you can download a free copy of this book from the Cornell University Press website:

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Many thanks to @cornellupress.bsky.social

Pranksters vs. Autocrats by Srdja Popovic and Sophia A. McClennen | eBook | Cornell University Press

The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations....

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu

1 5 7

Reposted by Christine Harold

Stephanie M. Lee @stephaniemlee.bsky.social · Jun 18

"We are witnessing the dismantling of a system that once made space for pure curiosity. But if we lose our commitment to basic research, we risk stalling the very engine of innovation that has propelled us forward for generations." www.chronicle.com/article/in-d...

In Defense of ‘Silly’ Science

Basic research and the value of curiosity.

www.chronicle.com

2 27 80

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · Jun 18

📌Thanks!

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · Jun 17

Me too! The aesthetic is 60s but the message is evergreen.

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · Jun 17

Clip from “Chromophobia,” by Raul Servais (1966). On reclaiming creativity and hope from those who aim to drain it from you.

Via @an.i.mat.tion (IG)

2 12

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · Jun 1

Agreed! He’s got others, too. All great!

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · Jun 1

He’s got a bunch of them. All good!

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · Jun 1

It really says a lot with very little.

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 31

War(s) on terror
by @raphaelerba.bsky.social

3 49 140

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 30

1 4 14

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 30

Lewelyn Dixon has been released!

The University of Washington lab technician was held in ICE custody since Feb. 28.

Judge orders release of UW lab tech from ICE custody

An immigration judge ordered Lewelyn Dixon's release from ICE custody on Thursday.

www.king5.com

9 78 230

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 30

“Welcome, members of the Class of 2025… from down the street, across the country, and around the world. Around the world, just as it should be.”

NBC News @nbcnews.com · May 29

Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.

4 11

Reposted by Christine Harold

Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · May 29

22 years ago I pivoted from working on antibiotic resistance to pandemic viruses.

Since then, I've argued that if we care about saving US lives in expectation, advance capacity for producing bird flu vaccine offers by far the greatest expected return on investment.

...

We were so goddamn close.

Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine

The Department of Health and Human Services is ending a $766 million contract with the vaccine company Moderna to develop an mRNA vaccine for flu strains with pandemic potential, including bird flu.

www.npr.org

110 1.6K 3.8K

Reposted by Christine Harold

Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · May 29

Today, we received notice that our team’s last remaining NSF grant was terminated. For the first time since 2009, when I received an NSF Fellowship for Graduate Research, I have no active NSF grants.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has undertaken a review of its award portfolio. Each award was carefully and individually reviewed, and the agency has determined that termination of certain awards is necessary because they are not in alignment with current NSF priorities.
Effective immediately, the following are terminated:
NSF AWARD ID:
2120496
NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant to NSF Grant General Conditions (GC-1) term and condition entitled 'Termination and Enforcement,' on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities. This is the final agency decision and not subject to appeal.
Costs incurred as a result of this termination may be reimbursed, provided such costs would otherwise be allowable under the terms of the award and the governing cost principles. In accordance with your award terms and conditions, you have 30 days from the termination date to furnish an itemized accounting of allowable costs incurred prior to the termination date.
Sincerely,
Jamie H. French, Division Director
Office of Budget Finance and Award Management (BFA) Division of Grants and Agreements (DGA)

51 400 1.4K

Reposted by Christine Harold

John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · May 28

George Carlin ;)

11 11 150

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 28

I’ll listen for sure. Thanks, Fern!

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 27

Although fair use exceptions to copyright include satire, Conan O’Brien was denied fair use of both the melody and lyrics to the Sound of Music when his new travel show went to Salzburg.

His response:

3 13 60

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 25

Btw, @theforestjar.bsky.social has a bunch of really cute animations, mostly on unions, private property, and working class politics. (More on IG) ❤️

2 3

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 25

On the “tragedy of the commons” as an alibi for the privatization of our common wealth.

🙏🏼 @theforestjar.bsky.social

5 38 96

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 25

@scottdirects.bsky.social ❤️

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 24

youtu.be/O5ng6BVBIkQ?...

In We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

YouTube video by Harvard Online

youtu.be

4 9

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 24

I definitely plan to!

Christine Harold @christinescreen.bsky.social · May 24

Harvard launches FREE, self-paced courses focused on democratic principles, understanding the constitution, and crafting your civic voice.

“We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy”

#AcademicSky
#MomSky

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy | Harvard University

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy while crafting your own civic voice and identity.

pll.harvard.edu

13 210 370