Jasmin Pivaral
@jpivaral.bsky.social
Equitable access to higher ed 🎓
Bruin 🐻& Trojan ✌🏼
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Inglewoodian ❤️
Views are my own
Bruin 🐻& Trojan ✌🏼
Chapina🇬🇹
Inglewoodian ❤️
Views are my own
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Use of AI to identify and deport pro-Palestinian students slammed online - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/use-of-ai-identify-deport-students-slammed-online
Use of AI to identify and deport pro-Palestinian students slammed online
The so-called 'Catch and Revoke' programme sets a worrying precedent for freedom of speech in the US
www.middleeasteye.net
March 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Use of AI to identify and deport pro-Palestinian students slammed online - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/use-of-ai-identify-deport-students-slammed-online
Not on this list but just as worthy is Harriett’s cheesecakes in Inglewood on Centinela Ave 🤤
From sweet potato pie to peach cobbler and hip-hop-themed cinnamon buns, here are 10 Black-owned dessert spots to try in L.A.
10 Black-owned dessert spots in L.A. for a little something sweet
From sweet potato pie to peach cobbler and hip-hop-themed cinnamon buns, here are 10 Black-owned dessert spots to try in L.A.
www.latimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Not on this list but just as worthy is Harriett’s cheesecakes in Inglewood on Centinela Ave 🤤
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🚨Applications are now open for @propublica.org's yearlong Investigative Editor Training Program, which aims to broaden the ranks of investigative editors.
Interested? Find more details here: grnh.se/0d8598626us
Apply by March 24, 9 a.m. ET.
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Apply by March 24, 9 a.m. ET.
ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program
New York, New York, United States
grnh.se
February 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨Applications are now open for @propublica.org's yearlong Investigative Editor Training Program, which aims to broaden the ranks of investigative editors.
Interested? Find more details here: grnh.se/0d8598626us
Apply by March 24, 9 a.m. ET.
Interested? Find more details here: grnh.se/0d8598626us
Apply by March 24, 9 a.m. ET.
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DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DOGE recommends cuts to the FAA.
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
Hundreds of workers get fired, including those tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps.
Now Starlink is reportedly in line to take over a $2 billion contract to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems.
See how this works?
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Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
February 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Massive encroachment by Bezos into The Washington Post’s opinion section - makes clear dissenting views will not be published
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
I still have not felt encroachment on my journalism on the news side, but if Bezos tries interfering with the news side I will be quitting immediately and letting you know
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The Central San Joaquin Valley is often characterized by its high poverty rates, low educational attainment and graduation percentages and limited access to services such as health care and public transportation.
UPDATE: UC Merced becomes Central Valley’s only university with top national research label
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
edsource.org
February 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Central San Joaquin Valley is often characterized by its high poverty rates, low educational attainment and graduation percentages and limited access to services such as health care and public transportation.
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1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
February 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
1/31: Crash in Philly
2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle
2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska
2/10: Crash in Scottsdale
2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego
2/16: Crash in Covington, GA
7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”
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Interns Impacted by Hiring Freeze Left ‘In Limbo’
Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EsWSK2
Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EsWSK2
Hiring freeze cancels internships with federal agencies
Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers.
bit.ly
February 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Interns Impacted by Hiring Freeze Left ‘In Limbo’
Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EsWSK2
Thousands of students, some of whom received job offers last October, have lost federal internships, threatening their graduation plans and future careers. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3EsWSK2
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Following the CDC's removal of critical health data and the potential approval of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, it is crucial to access accurate health information from independent sources such as the WHO, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, and peer-reviewed journals.
February 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Following the CDC's removal of critical health data and the potential approval of RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, it is crucial to access accurate health information from independent sources such as the WHO, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, and peer-reviewed journals.
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Elon Musk wants to kill off the IRS' FREE direct file program.
90% of people who used it last year, liked it.
A major gift to companies like H&R Block and Intuit.
More here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DFqtPQe...
90% of people who used it last year, liked it.
A major gift to companies like H&R Block and Intuit.
More here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DFqtPQe...
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www.instagram.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Elon Musk wants to kill off the IRS' FREE direct file program.
90% of people who used it last year, liked it.
A major gift to companies like H&R Block and Intuit.
More here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DFqtPQe...
90% of people who used it last year, liked it.
A major gift to companies like H&R Block and Intuit.
More here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DFqtPQe...
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Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-destroys-neighbourhoods-jenin-camp-hospital
Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital
Local reports said Israeli forces detonated 20 houses in the occupied West Bank camp
www.middleeasteye.net
February 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Israel destroys neighbourhood in Jenin refugee camp, damaging hospital - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-destroys-neighbourhoods-jenin-camp-hospital
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The water released from two California reservoirs at Trump’s order will likely go to waste, instead of helping Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say
Why the water Trump ordered released in California won't help Los Angeles firefighting
The water released from two California reservoirs will likely go to waste, not help Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say.
www.cbsnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The water released from two California reservoirs at Trump’s order will likely go to waste, instead of helping Los Angeles with firefighting, experts say
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Many of those marching were fueled along the way by street vendors as other community members handed out free water bottles.
The full story, filled with great quotes from attendees and dozens of photos is here: lataco.com/downtown-la-...
By @janettev.bsky.social
The full story, filled with great quotes from attendees and dozens of photos is here: lataco.com/downtown-la-...
By @janettev.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Many of those marching were fueled along the way by street vendors as other community members handed out free water bottles.
The full story, filled with great quotes from attendees and dozens of photos is here: lataco.com/downtown-la-...
By @janettev.bsky.social
The full story, filled with great quotes from attendees and dozens of photos is here: lataco.com/downtown-la-...
By @janettev.bsky.social
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Them: What’s your favorite part of LA?
Me:
Me:
February 3, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Them: What’s your favorite part of LA?
Me:
Me:
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Many universities, amid a steady decline in enrollments over the last decade, have made it a practice to raise tuition every year.
UPDATE: The high cost of college gives many students pause, survey says
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
edsource.org
January 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Many universities, amid a steady decline in enrollments over the last decade, have made it a practice to raise tuition every year.
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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Sen. Susan Collins expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s memo freezing many grant and loan programs, saying it is a possible violation of federal law.
Susan Collins Is Concerned Again — This Time About Trump’s Spending Pause Memo
www.huffpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sen. Susan Collins expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s memo freezing many grant and loan programs, saying it is a possible violation of federal law.
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What we know about the Trump admin's federal grant freeze so far and what it means for education www.chalkbeat.org/2025/01/28/t...
Trump freezes federal grants. What does it mean for schools?
The federal grant freeze fueled widespread confusion about which programs will be affected. Experts say the freeze may be illegal.
www.chalkbeat.org
January 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What we know about the Trump admin's federal grant freeze so far and what it means for education www.chalkbeat.org/2025/01/28/t...
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do you enjoy knowing that when you deposit money in a US bank, you won't lose that money? nice, right?
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Banking regulator rescinds more than 200 job offers for examiners it needs
A government-wide hiring freeze is adding to a staffing shortage at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., complicating the agency’s efforts to oversee thousands of banks across the country.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
do you enjoy knowing that when you deposit money in a US bank, you won't lose that money? nice, right?
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
it's because bank deposits are insured by FDIC.
i don't know what FDIC ever did to these people, but apparently it too is now on their blow-it-up list:
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“‘We expect the criminal and really bad people to be deported but the hard-working folks probably should be okay,” Coffer said.” You really believed it?!?
At the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Antonio, farmers said they don't know what to expect from Trump's mass deportation plan and some wonder how they will farm without migrant labor. via @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
'Everyone's nervous' — U.S. farmers gather in San Antonio ahead of mass deportations
At the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Antonio, farmers braced for the impact of President Trump's mass deportation plan.
www.tpr.org
January 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“‘We expect the criminal and really bad people to be deported but the hard-working folks probably should be okay,” Coffer said.” You really believed it?!?
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For consumers, maybe it's time to stop using products run by people with misplaced priorities
Meta's loosening of speech restrictions is unsettling advertisers, who say a decade of efforts to protect their reputations is now at risk.
Exclusive | Meta’s Free-Speech Shift Made It Clear to Advertisers: ‘Brand Safety’ Is Out of Vogue
The social-media giant’s loosening of speech restrictions is unsettling advertisers, who say a decade of efforts to protect their reputations is at risk.
www.wsj.com
January 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
For consumers, maybe it's time to stop using products run by people with misplaced priorities
Did the same. I’ll lose the convenience of getting deliveries but the cause is well worth it
January 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Did the same. I’ll lose the convenience of getting deliveries but the cause is well worth it
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If ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity, ICIRR has a hotline you can call at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
The hotline has operators who speak English, Spanish, Korean and Polish.
The hotline has operators who speak English, Spanish, Korean and Polish.
January 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
If ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity, ICIRR has a hotline you can call at 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693).
The hotline has operators who speak English, Spanish, Korean and Polish.
The hotline has operators who speak English, Spanish, Korean and Polish.