Christina Miskey
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Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.
It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing
Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.
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Breaking: The Department of Justice announced it will "monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions [in New Jersey and California] ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law." www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New Jersey
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice announced that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot ...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Breaking: The Department of Justice announced it will "monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions [in New Jersey and California] ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law." www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...
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Will reading save the world? Not on its own, no.
But it sure can't hurt.
But it sure can't hurt.
Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
September 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Will reading save the world? Not on its own, no.
But it sure can't hurt.
But it sure can't hurt.
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High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
Democrats and Hollywood stars decry Kimmel's suspension as government censorship
High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
n.pr
September 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
High-profile politicians and performers are criticizing the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show as an attack on free speech. They are calling for the Trump administration and ABC to be held accountable.
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UAW 4811 Statement on Disclosure of Names to Trump Administration
September 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
UAW 4811 Statement on Disclosure of Names to Trump Administration
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FOR THE FOLKS WONDERING WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE:
There is a direct ideological throughline between the "anti-CRT" movement/attacks on Black studies and the firing of Stephen Colbert and suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Not posting this to say "I told you so" but bc you must understand the storyline.
There is a direct ideological throughline between the "anti-CRT" movement/attacks on Black studies and the firing of Stephen Colbert and suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Not posting this to say "I told you so" but bc you must understand the storyline.
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
FOR THE FOLKS WONDERING WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE:
There is a direct ideological throughline between the "anti-CRT" movement/attacks on Black studies and the firing of Stephen Colbert and suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Not posting this to say "I told you so" but bc you must understand the storyline.
There is a direct ideological throughline between the "anti-CRT" movement/attacks on Black studies and the firing of Stephen Colbert and suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.
Not posting this to say "I told you so" but bc you must understand the storyline.
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I am a new Expert Voices columnist @science.org and my first article just came out! In it, I argue that scaling technology has a dark side, particularly when it comes to alleviating inequality and injustice. And I suggest what scientists, engineers, and policymakers can do about it.
Beware the drive to scale technology
When it comes to technology, scalability—its capacity to be standardized and then distributed en masse and across contexts—is the ultimate goal. Scientists and engineers view scalability as the route ...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I am a new Expert Voices columnist @science.org and my first article just came out! In it, I argue that scaling technology has a dark side, particularly when it comes to alleviating inequality and injustice. And I suggest what scientists, engineers, and policymakers can do about it.
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BREAKING: Eric Swalwell just told the FCC chairman to hire a lawyer and preserve records because they will be held accountable in 2027 when democrats take the House.
Oh and he’s wearing a Jimmy Kimmel hat.
Oh and he’s wearing a Jimmy Kimmel hat.
September 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BREAKING: Eric Swalwell just told the FCC chairman to hire a lawyer and preserve records because they will be held accountable in 2027 when democrats take the House.
Oh and he’s wearing a Jimmy Kimmel hat.
Oh and he’s wearing a Jimmy Kimmel hat.
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"Threats targeting HBCUs are attacks not only on individuals but on the legacy of resilience, excellence, and equity these institutions embody. The threats are a chilling reminder of the racism that remains pervasive in our society. "
The AAUP stands in full solidarity w/HBCU faculty, staff, students, admin, & alumni. We call on law enforcement & governmental authorities to treat these threats w/ the seriousness they deserve, investigate thoroughly, hold responsible parties accountable, & strengthen preventive measures on campus.
AAUP Condemns Terrorist Threats to HBCUs
The AAUP condemns unequivocally the recent and recurring bomb and terroristic threats against multiple HBCUs. Threats targeting HBCUs are attacks not only on individuals but on the legacy of resilienc...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Threats targeting HBCUs are attacks not only on individuals but on the legacy of resilience, excellence, and equity these institutions embody. The threats are a chilling reminder of the racism that remains pervasive in our society. "
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I wrote about being laid off and trying to ascribe some kind of meaning to 10% staffing cuts at my library. 📚 acrlog.org/2025/09/12/l...
Laid Off, Again - ACRLog
On July 29th, I was enjoying a week of vacation, spending time with my spouse’s family in South Dakota. I got an out-of-the-blue text message asking me to join a meeting with my library’s director and...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I wrote about being laid off and trying to ascribe some kind of meaning to 10% staffing cuts at my library. 📚 acrlog.org/2025/09/12/l...
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Oh hey Google just added an AI powered homework help button to chrome which pops up automatically in our learning management system so students don’t even have to go through the hassle of pressing alt tab to cheat on their quizzes. Hooray.
September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Oh hey Google just added an AI powered homework help button to chrome which pops up automatically in our learning management system so students don’t even have to go through the hassle of pressing alt tab to cheat on their quizzes. Hooray.
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ICE says officers were conducting a "targeted law enforcement activity" when an officer shot a man during a traffic stop. via @wbez.org
ICE officer fatally shoots man during traffic stop in Chicago suburb, authorities say
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were conducting “targeted law enforcement activity” in Franklin Park when they stopped the vehicle, according to a statement from the agency.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
ICE says officers were conducting a "targeted law enforcement activity" when an officer shot a man during a traffic stop. via @wbez.org
Hey #TenureTrackLibrarian: We’re studying the tenure experiences of academic librarians who are currently on the tenure track or have been recently tenured within the last 5 years. Is that you?. Go to bit.ly/tenuretracke...
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September 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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August 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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"Slide Towards Fascism": Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Racist Roots of Trump D.C. Takeover
“Slide Towards Fascism”: Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Racist Roots of Trump D.C. Takeover
After announcing the federal takeover of law enforcement in D.C. in the White House briefing room, President Trump painted a grim picture of the capital — including “roving mobs of wild youth” —...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Slide Towards Fascism": Khalil Gibran Muhammad on Racist Roots of Trump D.C. Takeover
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Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Metropolitan Police Department officers must follow local policies that govern their policing, even as President Trump vows to crack down on crime.
Trump's takeover 'out of touch' with facts on the ground, says D.C. attorney general
Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Metropolitan Police Department officers must follow local policies that govern their policing, even as President Trump vows to crack down on crime.
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August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Metropolitan Police Department officers must follow local policies that govern their policing, even as President Trump vows to crack down on crime.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel’s war in Gaza.
Read the full list of known names of children killed in the war: wapo.st/4o4Tc3k
Read the full list of known names of children killed in the war: wapo.st/4o4Tc3k
60,000 Gazans have been killed. 18,500 were children. These are their names.
Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one per hour since the war began.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one child per hour during Israel’s war in Gaza.
Read the full list of known names of children killed in the war: wapo.st/4o4Tc3k
Read the full list of known names of children killed in the war: wapo.st/4o4Tc3k
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Black people in South Memphis are having their water and air polluted every single time Grok is used
July 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Black people in South Memphis are having their water and air polluted every single time Grok is used
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When she was 10, her and her parents were seemingly given expedited removal orders. They then flew to Mexico and entered through the southern border without even having their passports checked (way more common in the pre-9/11 days), and stayed every since. ICE now wants to execute that old order.
Reports that a Canadian citizen who has resided in the US since age 10 was abducted at a green card interview.
Her husband is begging ICE to let him fly her back to Canada and they refuse to release her.
Her husband is begging ICE to let him fly her back to Canada and they refuse to release her.
July 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When she was 10, her and her parents were seemingly given expedited removal orders. They then flew to Mexico and entered through the southern border without even having their passports checked (way more common in the pre-9/11 days), and stayed every since. ICE now wants to execute that old order.
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Susan Collins voted for every Senate confirmable person responsible for this disaster #mepolitics
Summary Table of the massive defunding of biomedical research in the United States
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July 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Susan Collins voted for every Senate confirmable person responsible for this disaster #mepolitics
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"Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History": John Nichols on Trump's Budget Law
“Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History”: John Nichols on Trump’s Budget Law
President Donald Trump and his allies are celebrating the passage of his sweeping tax and spending bill, which he signed into law on July 4 after a monthslong effort to shepherd it through Congress. Ultimately,...
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July 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Most Massive Transfer of Wealth Upward in American History": John Nichols on Trump's Budget Law
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I rarely comment on these things, but these are unusual times. 249 years ago the Declaration called Natives "Merciless Indian Savages.," and the Constitution excluded us from protection while enabling our dispossession. We remember this history not to cause harm, but to grasp the consequences./1
July 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I rarely comment on these things, but these are unusual times. 249 years ago the Declaration called Natives "Merciless Indian Savages.," and the Constitution excluded us from protection while enabling our dispossession. We remember this history not to cause harm, but to grasp the consequences./1