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Daniel Laurison @daniellaurison.bsky.social

Here's what they say colleges & universities can and should do to protect trans students, staff and faculty - all of which sounds good to me!

text: But it doesn’t have to be this way. Philadelphia’s universities can — and must — lead by example. Here’s what that leadership should look like: Publicly oppose anti-trans legislation and affirm that it has no place in higher education. Provide tangible support for trans students, staff, and faculty through expanded mental health services and peer support networks by partnering with community organizations. Create spaces for trans students, faculty, and staff to celebrate and build community, such as holding a lavender graduation to honor LGBTQ students’ accomplishments. Implement regular training for all faculty and staff on trans inclusion to ensure curriculums reflect gender-diverse experiences. Offer bridge funding for faculty whose trans-focused research was cut so their important work can continue. Reaffirm and publicly commit to providing gender-affirming healthcare, particularly at institutions like Penn, Temple, and Jefferson that run large health systems. Resist preemptive censorship or elimination of affirming resources based on preliminary threats from executive orders. Doing so only furthers the Trump administration’s agenda, which harms our communities. Demand action that situates trans lives within the wider fight against structural inequity that shows up in healthcare, housing, immigration, and beyond. True support for trans rights must be embedded in broader social justice efforts that address multiple and interlocking forms of oppression.
aug 31, 2025, 9:30 pm • 7 1

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Daniel Laurison @daniellaurison.bsky.social

My colleague Matt Zucker (along with Kendra Albert) wrote on how Trump's attacks put reliable science at risk - gift link share.inquirer.com/RFiRkS - @standupforscience.bsky.social you'll like this one.

aug 31, 2025, 9:34 pm • 46 14 • view
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social

Update: we DID, in fact, like it. Thanks for tagging us!

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Daniel Laurison @daniellaurison.bsky.social

I am not going to link to each one - especially since I'm out of gift links - but every one I've read is really good and makes a clear case about what's happening right now in higher ed, the effects it's likely to have, and/or what we should be doing.

aug 31, 2025, 9:36 pm • 6 0 • view
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astrastarstrider⚡️ @camelshitonthewall.bsky.social

Washington DC. September 1-3. If you can: Show up! Direct your anger into action & your action towards removing the fascist regime. You need to BE the M I L L I O N S that you are‼️ & please help spread the word. bsky.app/profile/sons...

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astrastarstrider⚡️ @camelshitonthewall.bsky.social

Listen to Cliff Cash, be inspired to join & take action. Don't waste your energy being tempted to feel offended by his words. Use that energy, & more, at FIGHTING to get the illegitimate criminal dystopic regime that is wrecking your country (& then some) OUSTED. bsky.app/profile/flar...

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