Birdie
@jbirdieg.bsky.social
Disabled SPED researcher (autism/IDD & AAC), anti-racist, advocate, mentor
🏳️🌈they/them🏳️⚧️ 53 😷
Cancer survivor
Outdoorsy. Vegan🌱
Jul'23
Pfp: Me, with my back to the camera, overlooking the Grand Canyon
🏳️🌈they/them🏳️⚧️ 53 😷
Cancer survivor
Outdoorsy. Vegan🌱
Jul'23
Pfp: Me, with my back to the camera, overlooking the Grand Canyon
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Birdie
@jbirdieg.bsky.social
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WCK is serving free meals for furloughed federal workers impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. These meals are available to federal employees and their families. Below are locations and hours. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)
If you're able, this is an excellent cause. They feed people all over the planet
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"Hiring professors with PhDs is meaningless if administrators are the ones deciding what gets taught,” he said. “Faculty will start asking not, ‘Is this accurate?’ but ‘Will this get me in trouble?’ That’s not education, it’s risk management.”
#HigherEd
#HigherEd
Leonard Bright, president of the Texas A&M Chapter of the AAUP said faculty were not consulted on the proposed changes, which he called “a direct violation” of their expertise + freedom to teach. “If that’s the case, there’s just going to be a further black eye on higher education here in Texas.”
Texas A&M to vote on banning “race and gender ideology”
The proposal appears to mark the first time a Texas university system offers definitions of what kind of instruction related to race and gender should not be permitted.
www.texastribune.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
"Hiring professors with PhDs is meaningless if administrators are the ones deciding what gets taught,” he said. “Faculty will start asking not, ‘Is this accurate?’ but ‘Will this get me in trouble?’ That’s not education, it’s risk management.”
#HigherEd
#HigherEd
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UT Austin is discussing eliminating or consolidating our departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Mexican/American and Latino/Latina Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Here is what AAADS alumni have to say. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
UT Austin is discussing eliminating or consolidating our departments of African American and African Diaspora Studies, Mexican/American and Latino/Latina Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Here is what AAADS alumni have to say. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
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Trump has terminated the free IRS Direct File program.
You can no longer file your taxes that you prepared yourself for free.
Less than a year ago Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
You can no longer file your taxes that you prepared yourself for free.
Less than a year ago Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Trump has terminated the free IRS Direct File program.
You can no longer file your taxes that you prepared yourself for free.
Less than a year ago Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
You can no longer file your taxes that you prepared yourself for free.
Less than a year ago Intuit gave his inauguration $1M.
There are no ethical billionaires. Imagine what good could be done with that money.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.
Tesla shareholders approve $878 billion pay plan for Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk scored a resounding victory on Thursday as shareholders approved a pay package of as much as $878 billion over the next decade, endorsing his vision of morphing the EV maker into an AI and robotics juggernaut.
reut.rs
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
There are no ethical billionaires. Imagine what good could be done with that money.
@jlfmcnichols.bsky.social Love you, Jenni 💔
November 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
@jlfmcnichols.bsky.social Love you, Jenni 💔
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TODAY: Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk. Learn about the latest threats to IDEA and how you can take action. Together, we stand up for special education!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
TODAY: Join parents, educators, and advocates for a virtual Town Hall to stand up for the 8+ million children with disabilities whose rights are at risk. Learn about the latest threats to IDEA and how you can take action. Together, we stand up for special education!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Who did this?!
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Who did this?!
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Chicago ICE Raids By The Numbers https://theonion.com/chicago-ice-raids-by-the-numbers/
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Chicago ICE Raids By The Numbers https://theonion.com/chicago-ice-raids-by-the-numbers/
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I actually tried reading the report and most of their direct evidence of a cover-up of Biden’s serious decline is that many of his senior aides testified under oath that there wasn’t any signs of serious decline.
October 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I actually tried reading the report and most of their direct evidence of a cover-up of Biden’s serious decline is that many of his senior aides testified under oath that there wasn’t any signs of serious decline.
Nice! I also just donated to 2 local groups. Lincoln Community Care and Everett Free Grocery Program
This is great to know. I just learned about the Free Fridge Project here in Austin
https://www.atxfreefridge.com/
https://www.atxfreefridge.com/
home | Atx Free Fridge Proj
www.atxfreefridge.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Nice! I also just donated to 2 local groups. Lincoln Community Care and Everett Free Grocery Program
If you're able, this is an excellent cause. They feed people all over the planet
WCK is serving free meals for furloughed federal workers impacted by the U.S. government shutdown. These meals are available to federal employees and their families. Below are locations and hours. #ChefsForFeds (1/2)
October 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If you're able, this is an excellent cause. They feed people all over the planet
I love it so much! My first new one since I left Texas. Thanks, @westophertattoos.bsky.social
#lifephasetattoo #memorialtattoo #bluebonnet #armadillo #Texastattoo
#lifephasetattoo #memorialtattoo #bluebonnet #armadillo #Texastattoo
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I love it so much! My first new one since I left Texas. Thanks, @westophertattoos.bsky.social
#lifephasetattoo #memorialtattoo #bluebonnet #armadillo #Texastattoo
#lifephasetattoo #memorialtattoo #bluebonnet #armadillo #Texastattoo
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Children with disabilities deserve strong oversight and support. Staff eliminations to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) threaten the implementation of IDEA and the rights it protects. 📢 Urge Congress to restore OSEP immediately. #4SpecialEducation
www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFEC/...
www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFEC/...
October 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Children with disabilities deserve strong oversight and support. Staff eliminations to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) threaten the implementation of IDEA and the rights it protects. 📢 Urge Congress to restore OSEP immediately. #4SpecialEducation
www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFEC/...
www.votervoice.net/mobile/CFEC/...
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The Empire is striking back, but we know how this story unfolds.
The Resistance stands firm & grows. Those who were trampled by the powers of darkness joined & fought back.
We are #AltGov, and we are here to help.
The fight has only just begun.
The Resistance stands firm & grows. Those who were trampled by the powers of darkness joined & fought back.
We are #AltGov, and we are here to help.
The fight has only just begun.
March 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Empire is striking back, but we know how this story unfolds.
The Resistance stands firm & grows. Those who were trampled by the powers of darkness joined & fought back.
We are #AltGov, and we are here to help.
The fight has only just begun.
The Resistance stands firm & grows. Those who were trampled by the powers of darkness joined & fought back.
We are #AltGov, and we are here to help.
The fight has only just begun.
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#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
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I had the pleasure of meeting Daryle at a protest of the AmRen conference in TN in maybe 2013? He’s been at this work for a long time, and doing it well. Glad to be able to support, and I encourage others to donate if they have the capacity.
As someone doxxed by Andy Ngo, myself, I understand the drama it can bring.
His latest target, Daryle Lamont Jenkins is the hero of the film SKIN, and an even greater hero in real life: A Black man who, on his own for decades, has targeted and transformed white supremacists.
Now, he needs our help
His latest target, Daryle Lamont Jenkins is the hero of the film SKIN, and an even greater hero in real life: A Black man who, on his own for decades, has targeted and transformed white supremacists.
Now, he needs our help
Donate to Support One People's Project in Crisis, organized by Daryle Jenkins
The past two years have taken a toll on One People's Project, particularly in re… Daryle Jenkins needs your support for Support One People's Project in Crisis
www.gofundme.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting Daryle at a protest of the AmRen conference in TN in maybe 2013? He’s been at this work for a long time, and doing it well. Glad to be able to support, and I encourage others to donate if they have the capacity.
Tell Congress what you think about them voting all the federal employees who support disabled kids
Policy and Advocacy
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) advocates on behalf of children with exceptionalities 365 days a year. In doing so, CEC examines policy issues, develops appropriate responses to those issues, and influences local, state, provincial, and federal legislation. CEC also monitors and makes recommendations for program regulations and funding.
www.votervoice.net
October 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Tell Congress what you think about them voting all the federal employees who support disabled kids
Lincoln. Nebraska State Capitol
October 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Lincoln. Nebraska State Capitol
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Qatar gave Trump a $400M jet. Trump gave them a military facility on US soil.
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
October 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Qatar gave Trump a $400M jet. Trump gave them a military facility on US soil.
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.
Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.
If this isn't corruption, what is?
Celia R., hope you're doing OK
Special education.
Targeting the most vulnerable children and families in our society for the lulz.
Tell me again how very Christian this is.
The cruelty here is unfathomable.
Targeting the most vulnerable children and families in our society for the lulz.
Tell me again how very Christian this is.
The cruelty here is unfathomable.
Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources
The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Celia R., hope you're doing OK
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Special education.
Targeting the most vulnerable children and families in our society for the lulz.
Tell me again how very Christian this is.
The cruelty here is unfathomable.
Targeting the most vulnerable children and families in our society for the lulz.
Tell me again how very Christian this is.
The cruelty here is unfathomable.
Special education staff decimated after Trump administration shutdown firings: Sources
The nation’s special education services have been significantly damaged after Fridays’s mass layoffs within the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.
abcnews.go.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Special education.
Targeting the most vulnerable children and families in our society for the lulz.
Tell me again how very Christian this is.
The cruelty here is unfathomable.
Targeting the most vulnerable children and families in our society for the lulz.
Tell me again how very Christian this is.
The cruelty here is unfathomable.
Well, fuck
WTF: "An Education Department staffer told USA TODAY the agency laid off just about every employee who works to administer funding for IDEA, the primary federal law supporting students with disabilities. He was unsure how those programs will exist moving forward."
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
www.usatoday.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Well, fuck
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This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical
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ACA marketplace plans are expected to skyrocket soon. This will disproportionately hurt chronically ill/disabled people who are unable to work full-time jobs, so they're freelance.
September 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
ACA marketplace plans are expected to skyrocket soon. This will disproportionately hurt chronically ill/disabled people who are unable to work full-time jobs, so they're freelance.