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@proscienceanddogs.bsky.social

Dogs for democrats. 🐶 Empathy starts at home. 🏠 Mom of 2 and science educator.📚🧬 Here for help navigating this new hellscape and pet pics.

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Jack Jenkins@jackjenkins.me · last yr.

BREAKING: Police just surrounded Rev. William Barber, prominent activist and pastor, as he and others prayed in the U.S. Capitol Rontunda. Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them. I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.

Rev. Barber, surrounded by police, praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.Rev. Barber, surrounded by police, praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
Rogue Citizen One@roguecitizenone.bsky.social · last yr.

Governor Pritzker is setting the bar. This is the kind of leadership we need right now. The dinosaurs of the party need to take note! Thank you, @govpritzker.illinois.gov The Reformers

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Stephanie Kennedy@wordswithsteph.bsky.social · last yr.

Illinois’ Democratic governor JB Pritzker possesses the kind of fighting spirit we need take on and topple a tyrant like Trump. Pritzker is teeming with fierce opposition to the madness of MAGA — precisely what Americans need at this dangerous point in our nation’s history. In a fiery…

Barack Obama@barackobama.bsky.social · 2y ago

Wisconsin! Judge Susan Crawford will work to protect your rights and freedoms. So get out there and vote today by 8pm. You can find your polling place at wisdems.org/vote. If you have any questions about voting, call or text the Voter Assistance Hotline at 608-336-3232.

Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team

This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!

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Barack Obama@barackobama.bsky.social · 2y ago

Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

Alejandra Caraballo@esqueer.net · 2y ago

Harvard President Garber reponded in a public statement that Harvard will not comply with these demands. He relies on the values of traditional independence of universities and on Harvard's motto of Veritas. Harvard at the moment, is not capitulating to Trump and is seemingly ready to fight.

A public letter from the Office of the President of Harvard University, addressed to the Harvard community. President Alan M. Garber discusses the history of federal funding supporting research at Harvard and criticizes a recent set of demands from the federal government, which he claims threaten Harvard’s independence under the guise of combating antisemitism. The letter argues the government’s proposed requirements—including audits of viewpoints, reductions in power for certain students and faculty, and controls over hiring and teaching—are unconstitutional and infringe on academic freedom. Garber affirms that Harvard will not accept the government’s proposed agreement and stresses the university’s commitment to free inquiry and expression.Continuation of President Garber’s letter, emphasizing Harvard’s moral obligation to fight antisemitism while defending academic freedom. He outlines three commitments: nurturing open inquiry, affirming free speech and consistent discipline, and fostering a community that values difference. He references the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard decision, reaffirming legal compliance with non-discrimination based on race. The letter concludes with a strong defense of academic independence, asserting that progress and truth arise from free inquiry, not from governmental control, and pledges continued work toward Harvard’s mission of education and discovery.
Yashar Ali 🐘@yasharali.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEWS Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard signed a sworn declaration stating that she was a resident of the State of Texas. But then she voted in Hawaii.

Tulsi Gabbard declared her residency in Texas. Then she voted in Hawaii | CNN Politics

Election law experts said Gabbard’s vote, coupled with her claiming a homestead tax break on her Texas home, raises questions about whether she properly cast her ballot and illustrates the complexity ...

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Jennifer C@thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 2y ago

Sound ⬆️ : Rep. Jamie Raskin delivers a masterclass on why the No Rogue Rulings Act is an assault on judicial independence and our Constitution. The House votes *tomorrow*. This bill silences courts, not rogue rulings. Call your members of Congress now—democracy depends on it. @raskin.house.gov

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2y ago

"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2y ago

Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."