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NEW: Vera Rubin was a pioneering female astronomer. The federal webpage for an observatory named for her now excludes mention of efforts to diversify science.
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
Vera Rubin Was a Pioneering Female Astronomer. Her Federal Bio Now Doesn’t Mention Efforts to Diversify Science.
The edits to the webpage offer a glimpse into how far the Trump administration will go in refusing to acknowledge today’s inequalities as it purges federal initiatives promoting diversity, equity and…
propub.li
January 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NEW: Vera Rubin was a pioneering female astronomer. The federal webpage for an observatory named for her now excludes mention of efforts to diversify science.
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
“I’m sure Vera would be absolutely furious,” said a co-author of a biography of Rubin.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
Reposted by Anthony
The world has changed before and, when it did, it wasn’t because a president, a prime minister, a CEO or a celebrity decided it had to.
It began when ordinary people – people of no particular power, wealth, or fame – decided that the world could and should be different.
It began when ordinary people – people of no particular power, wealth, or fame – decided that the world could and should be different.
In the Face of Climate Change, We Must Act So That We Can Feel Hopeful—Not the Other Way Around
Some of the impacts of climate change are already here today. But the worst can still be avoided. Our future is in our hands.
time.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The world has changed before and, when it did, it wasn’t because a president, a prime minister, a CEO or a celebrity decided it had to.
It began when ordinary people – people of no particular power, wealth, or fame – decided that the world could and should be different.
It began when ordinary people – people of no particular power, wealth, or fame – decided that the world could and should be different.