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Founder of the Coalition for Mathematics for Human Flourishing. Independent mathematics specialist. Advocate for human-centered learning, compassion, and restorative justice. On the ancestral homelands of the Erie and Seneca peoples in NE Ohio. She/her.
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RIP Graham Greene. Every time he popped up on screen when I was a kid, my mom would excitedly point him out for being an actual Native on the screen. Able to be deadly serious and infinitely hilarious (even in smaller roles like Last of Us), he ate up the screen. Nʌki’wah brother.
TODAY: This Labor Day, we stand together for a country that puts working families before billionaires. Find an event near you: bit.ly/3Vm59ED
ICYMI, new one from me:
Join us in celebrating the people who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. Únase en celebrar a la gente que trabajan en los campos para poner comida en nuestras mesas. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay
"America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying Kennedy. U.S. vaccine consensus has officially shattered." www.vox.com/health/45922...
J.B. Pritzker is 100% right. Please listen to him, pay attention, and join us in speaking out against authoritarianism and to protect free and fair elections.
Where is the mainsteam media? Anyone out there? Can you hear me???
Good morning! #TheDoubleTax tour will be brought to you by a team of incredible young Black women. We're going to: 9/17 - NYC (we hope lol) 9/18- Washington D.C. 9/23 - Boston 9/26 - Atlanta 9/30 - Chicago 10/1 - St. Paul 10/5 - Los Angeles Get your tickets before they sell out: annagifty.com!
At least while alienating all of our allies, Trump has been instrumental in bringing others closer together.
Urban walls, sidewalks, and even utility meters are the unlikely canvases behind this clever collection of genius street art. From an illusion of a zebra being striped to a sidewalk creature with a real rock for a head, these eight works turn... 👇
Important Essay in @nytimes.com by 9 former CDC directors. "We have a message for the rest of the nation as well: This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American...." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
It does not escape me that those of us who have been saying it was a genocide, since early days, are also the ones who correctly called what is happening here fascism, since early days. Things are pretty obvious if you are willing to look.
Back in the day, I used to write little books on printer paper and plant myself in the library weekly. The fact that I get to write a book that y'all get to read? What an honor. What a privilege. What a RESPONSIBILITY. I can't believe this is my life. I have no words. Just thank you. THANK YOU!
It's official. The books that I wrote arrived. I am an author y'all. I AM AN AUTHOR. A childhood dream I never thought could happen is happening!!!!!! 🥹 In 15 days, #TheDoubleTax is coming to a doorstep, bookstore, and library near you. Please pre-order by 9/16: annagifty.com! #booksky #blacksky
Happy Labor Day! This holiday was established in 1894 to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the contributions of working people. Celebrate with us with some thematic reading, pictured below.
If you see this, post a chef.
A Labor Day reminder: today there isn't a single city, metro area, or state in the U.S. where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment. Millions of people with jobs—even multiple jobs—aren't safe from homelessness in this country.
"Israel’s policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide in Article II of the United Nations Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948)". Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, genocide scholars' association says - www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Happy Labor Day! As a proud public health professor and member of USW, some articles showing the public health benefits of labor unions. Unions promote safer working conditions and better contract-protected benefits, along with a sense of community. ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/...
youtube.com/shorts/81UQf... The People v MAGA. It’s about getting our democracy back and shutting down authoritarianism, fascism and oligarchy. Adversity makes strange bedfellows. It’s what we need so we can argue our policy stances again in a democratic framework. #TakeBackOurDemocracy
Other - The question is moot because the bol has already become one with her schnoop.
A flying dog enters #TongueoutTuesday
More than 1,100 of you wrote to tell us about the books that broadened your horizons, that you kept through every move, that inspired you to become English majors, librarians, writers and teachers.
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States.
The shooting this week at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed 2 children won't the be last such incident. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the cycle of school shootings and their aftermaths.
It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.
My latest reporting for NPR www.npr.org/2025/08/30/n...
Nearly 1,400 people died after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi. Most of the deaths were in New Orleans, which has had an uneven recovery in the past 20 years.
Hurricane forecasts are now much more accurate, 20 years on — largely because of federal government research.
Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
Here's your recap of what happened in the leadership shakeup at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week.
Trombone Shorty releases new album from New Orleans, a tribute to the city's soul, marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
After deadly Minneapolis mass shooting, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison push for federal, state and local gun reform.
D.C. residents say crime is a problem and they want more enforcement, but they see Trump's takeover of the police as targeting a Democrat-run city.
People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.
When his son began kindergarten this week, educator James Kassaga Arinaitwe flashed back to his own initiation into school, growing up in Uganda under far humbler circumstances.
“A respected network of hospitals and cancer centers is halting enrollment in clinical trials for children with brain cancer after the federal government said it would no longer provide funding to the group”
Garcia: We finally got word from the Epstein estate. They're going to be providing the actual Epstein book… the estate is actually going to actually now get us that book and a bunch of other documents that they have that's actually not been reported yet.
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there is no question in my mind that rfk jr is the most dangerous person in this administration and that his eugenicist ideology threatens the lives of millions of people www.advocate.com/politics/dem...
Huge news - appeals court rules that a majority of the President’s tariffs are illegal. The President is wreaking havoc on our economy, and he is breaking the law to do it. We must right this ship. We need sane trade policy again.
📕 I wish they’d try reading a book about the causes of autism from a real expert. bsky.app/profile/pete...
#ScienceUnderSiege by @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social & yours truly. Due out 9/9: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/science-un...
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A group of 6 LCC K9 comfort dogs arrived in Minneapolis yesterday in the wake of the latest mass shooting. The organization deploys comfort dogs following tragic events. The dogs wore their "please pet me vests," offering love and comfort to those processing this heartbreaking tragedy. 15/10 for all
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Tell the Smithsonian: Reject demands to whitewash history act.indivisible.org/sign/smithso... #stories #history #StandUp
Love these stories! ☺️💛 Especially the very relatable maths problem! 😁 #mathseducator
This is Thanos. He has figured out how to rest and babysit at the same time. Very impressive, very Montessori. 13/10 (TT: thanosthesaint)
This is Parker. He will not eat until he receives a forehead kiss. 13/10 would give him so many smooches (TT: parkerthegoldenboy)
The ineffective small sections of border wall built by @GregAbbott_TX is the perfect metaphor for his entire tenure. Pointless, useless, and a massive multi-billion-dollar waste of taxpayer money. apps.texastribune.org/features/202...
"Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention," the Department of Health and Human Services wrote in a social media post. Her lawyers said she had neither resigned nor been told she was fired. n.pr/45Bjovm
Delays and increased screenings for visas mean that many students didn't make it to campus on time – and that has some big implications for the economy.
In Mike Johnson's district, not only could thousands of Louisianians lose coverage, health centers are bracing for a financial hit. They're hoping for additional funding to make up for Medicaid cuts. n.pr/4mCWGJt
More than 1,100 of you wrote to tell us about the books that broadened your horizons, that you kept through every move, that inspired you to become English majors, librarians, writers and teachers. n.pr/4n46GLs
As famine plagues Gaza, NPR exclusive reporting looks at the U.S.'s role in the humanitarian crisis. Many former officials NPR interviewed share a common refrain: Did we do enough to prevent this? n.pr/3VnVTQm
Helluva statement by Sen. Murray demanding RFK Jr.’s immediate firing. This is our autumn template for mortally wounding this regime. Immediate resignation demands suit the lot of them, the arguments are sound, and the taste for it will rally the people. www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...
In a significant policy shift following the firing and departure of over 100 immigration judges, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday that temporary immigration judges will no longer need to have experience in immigration law.
“He was the only member of the board to oppose the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern, a tie-up was approved by the regulator in 2023. At the time, Primus said the deal wasn’t in the public interest.”
Full resignation letter from Demetre C. Daskalakis, a CDC leader, does not hold back. "The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud."
The shooter was trans. The shooter was a fan of Brenton Tarrant and Anders Breivik. One of these pieces of information hit the press and one of them didn't.
This is Manchis. She's the dog of Alberto Mesías Zárate, a journalist in Peru. When her human was targeted this week by criminals who threw an explosive device at their home, she barked at the perpetrators and successfully extinguished the dynamite before it detonated. 14/10 good girl, Manchis
We should have the House right now. Let me say it again: we should have the House. This ain’t just a Texas problem, it’s a national problem. They’re stealing seats to keep power, and that’s how we ended up with Speaker Johnson instead of Speaker Jeffries. They can’t win fair, so they cheat.
RKF Jr. is a dangerous man who is determined to abuse his authority to act on truly terrifying conspiracy theories and disinformation—leaving us unprepared for the next deadly pandemic and snuffing out potential cures while he’s at it. My full statement.
Wow. I guess that upon entering the Trump administration, RFK Jr discovered latent, supernatural powers. Power is scary in the hands of a lunatic,who's in charge of our health
This is Jetty. He never wants to hear you complain about his barking again. 13/10 (IG: ullalynn3)
Pets inspire us every day. They make us better people and light our life when it all is dark. They are our soulmates, in every sense of the word.
If life hands you lemons then make lemonade, but if life hands you bubbles, well, that’s just game on!
Love all of these creatures! Including the moose and owl! 😃
Wes Moore: "Deploying the National Guard for municipal policing purposes is not sustainable, scalable, constitutional, or respectful."
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said, “If you are not willing to be part of the solution, keep our name out of your mouth.” Moore sent Trump a letter inviting him to Baltimore for a public safety walk. Trump declined adding, “Clean up your crime, and I'll walk with you.” youtu.be/Tm-_15yNY8s?...
lol, not only is Wes Moore denying he ever said that Trump was the greatest president, but Fox "News" has the video that proves it. “When I say that conversation never happened, that imaginary conversation never happened, I mean that conversation never happened.” www.cnn.com/2025/08/25/p...
Gavin Newsom has entered the chat Wes Moore has entered the chat JB Pritzker has entered the chat Tim Walz has entered the chat Kathy Hochul has entered the chat Who’s next? The Governors are doing more to push back against Tiny Hands than many of the other elected officials.
Dem Governors — call them to thank them 💙 or ask them to step up their efforts‼️ Maine - Janet Mills Maryland - Wes Moore Massachusetts - Maura Healey Michigan - Gretchen Whitmer Minnesota - Tim Walz New Jersey - Phil Murphy New Mexico - Michelle Lujan Grisham New York - Kathy Hochul
Wes Moore demonstrates how, even on a platform that massively boosts right-wing content and suppresses Democratic content, a Democratic politician can post content that gets a ton of engagement... bluevirginia.us/2025/08/tues...
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Virginia Giuffre was one of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's most outspoken accusers. Six months after her death, Giuffre's book detailing her life will be published.
Why is trump ok with high crime in red cities/states?
Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook: "I will not resign."
Doing my part to BlueSky one Alt Text at a time. It's not hard to do and it shows you believe in inclusivity. Go into your settings and check the box so you are reminded when posting pictures to add alt text.
What you missed overnight night.🥳 Utah's gerrymandered congressional map was struck down. The judge reinstated the citizen-led redistricting reforms voters approved in 2018. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
This is not who we are. We must join together to call this out, to make more people understand what is happening and work to stop it.
It’s becoming clearer: the real fight against Trump isn’t going to come from party leadership in DC; it’s going to come from blue state governors.
He’s wrong about everything, and thinks he’s right about everything. Hard to tell which is worse. The war will end when Russia decides no longer to fight. The US could make that happen with a few simple policies. Instead the Trump administration offers ridiculous analysis and pathetic excuses.
Japan Post just announced they will no longer deliver mail to the United States, joining Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, France, and Sweden.
The entire purpose of sustained attacks on caricatures of DEI, CRT, and wokeness in education was and is to enable systems of dehumanization like this to work with greater facility.
It's not partisan, it's not ideological to describe organized anti-DEI efforts as an explicit plan to reverse racial equity efforts and LGTBQ rights. It's written into legislation. You can see it with your own eyes:
Hard to convince younger generations, but for decades, Republicans went on and on about how two of the worst things imaginable were (1) state intervention in the market and (2) DC using federal troops against US states; both so bad the people should be ready for armed rebellion in case it happens.
Here’s better reporting about that which seems to be missing from most U.S. reporting
A whole meditation about this nation in the fact that this was so easy to miss in the mainstream reporting and that folks who’ve been fighting fascism for 500 years haven’t given up
Good morning Bluesky. "Government of any sort – including democracy – does not possess more wisdom or justice than its individual citizens, and that it is every citizen’s responsibility to avoid acquiescence."- Henry David Thoreau
It’s simple arithmetic. #housing www.commondreams.org/news/trump-n...
This is Moomin. He wanted to help an ambulance do its job, but went a little off-script at the end. 13/10 well done Moomin
This is Nora. She has been chosen as leader by a flock of ducks. Either that or they think she's a loaf of bread. 13/10 (TT: subirbanmom)
The regime cannot erase Ida B Wells-Barnett or U.S. Black history. They will try and they will fail. open.substack.com/pub/prisoncu...
To save the lives of infants and small kids in lower resource countries, there are a handful of tools: anti-malarial drugs, bed nets and vaccines. A massive experiment in rural Kenya suggests another.