Tonisha B. Lane, Ph.D.
@drtblane.bsky.social
Educator, Researcher, Mother, Wife, Christian. Follows are not endorsements. Views expressed are my own.
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“Of course, this is racially motivated," one senior noncommissioned officer familiar with the plans told Military.com on the condition of anonymity to avoid retaliation. "There's no tactical reason; you can look professional with facial hair."
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New Army Shaving Policy Will Allow Soldiers with Skin Condition that Affects Mostly Black Men to Be Kicked Out
The Army is preparing to roll out a new policy that could lead to soldiers diagnosed with a chronic skin condition that causes painful razor bumps and scarring to be kicked out of the service -- an is...
www.military.com
June 28, 2025 at 5:08 AM
“Of course, this is racially motivated," one senior noncommissioned officer familiar with the plans told Military.com on the condition of anonymity to avoid retaliation. "There's no tactical reason; you can look professional with facial hair."
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Long sentences and recidivism kept prison populations high for decades, Keith Humphreys writes. But not anymore: https://theatln.tc/VuqNOZlM
June 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Long sentences and recidivism kept prison populations high for decades, Keith Humphreys writes. But not anymore: https://theatln.tc/VuqNOZlM
My grad student is looking for participants! Please share widely!
June 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My grad student is looking for participants! Please share widely!
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I thought you’d be interested in supporting this Double Good fundraiser, s.dgpopup.com/dx45b7a9/rp . Thanks for taking a look!
Jerome’s Pop-Up Store: 4 Days Only!
Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser. #doublegood #dgpopup
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May 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I thought you’d be interested in supporting this Double Good fundraiser, s.dgpopup.com/dx45b7a9/rp . Thanks for taking a look!
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Y’all gotta go read books. There’s no way around it.
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
April 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Y’all gotta go read books. There’s no way around it.
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
Read books.
Form your own opinions.
LEARN THINGS.
READ BOOKS WHILE LIBRARIES ARE STILL AROUND
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The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School rescinded several dozen offers from prospective graduate students, citing federal funding uncertainties
UMass Chan Medical School rescinds dozens of offers amid funding uncertainty
The impacted students were offered priority consideration for the next admission cycle without the need to submit another application.
www.boston.com
March 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School rescinded several dozen offers from prospective graduate students, citing federal funding uncertainties
I’m excited about this! Looking forward to the prospect of a WNBA team returning to Detroit!
Eminem joins superteam of investors trying to revive WNBA in Detroit
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Eminem joins superteam of investors trying to revive WNBA in Detroit
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Eminem joins superteam of investors trying to revive WNBA in Detroit
The superteam of Detroit investors — led by Pistons owner Tom Gores and his wife, Holly — trying to bring the WNBA back has reportedly added Eminem.
www.freep.com
March 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I’m excited about this! Looking forward to the prospect of a WNBA team returning to Detroit!
Eminem joins superteam of investors trying to revive WNBA in Detroit
www.freep.com/story/sports...
Eminem joins superteam of investors trying to revive WNBA in Detroit
www.freep.com/story/sports...
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The ten Democrats who voted with Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green:
Ami Bera
Ed Case
Jim Costa
Laura Gillen
Jim Himes
Chrissy Houlahan
Marcy Kaptur
Jared Moskowitz
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Tom Suozzi
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202562
Ami Bera
Ed Case
Jim Costa
Laura Gillen
Jim Himes
Chrissy Houlahan
Marcy Kaptur
Jared Moskowitz
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Tom Suozzi
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202562
March 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The ten Democrats who voted with Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green:
Ami Bera
Ed Case
Jim Costa
Laura Gillen
Jim Himes
Chrissy Houlahan
Marcy Kaptur
Jared Moskowitz
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Tom Suozzi
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202562
Ami Bera
Ed Case
Jim Costa
Laura Gillen
Jim Himes
Chrissy Houlahan
Marcy Kaptur
Jared Moskowitz
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Tom Suozzi
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202562
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Linda McMahon, best known for founding World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., has said she ‘wholeheartedly supports’ Trump’s plans to abolish the Education Department.
Senate Confirms Education Secretary Who’s Out To Destroy Public Schools
Linda McMahon, best known for founding World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., has said she ‘wholeheartedly supports’ Trump’s plans to abolish the Education Department.
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March 3, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Linda McMahon, best known for founding World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., has said she ‘wholeheartedly supports’ Trump’s plans to abolish the Education Department.
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I will not be watching the State of the Union tomorrow. I encourage everyone to tune into a 24-hour live stream of counter-programming, STATE OF THE PEOPLE. I’ll be on at 6PM EST on March 4 with @reeciecolbert.bsky.social. REGISTER HERE →
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March 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I will not be watching the State of the Union tomorrow. I encourage everyone to tune into a 24-hour live stream of counter-programming, STATE OF THE PEOPLE. I’ll be on at 6PM EST on March 4 with @reeciecolbert.bsky.social. REGISTER HERE →
stateofthepeople.media
stateofthepeople.media
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DOGE has seized access to huge troves of sensitive personal and national security information – and can’t even set up its own website securely.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
March 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
DOGE has seized access to huge troves of sensitive personal and national security information – and can’t even set up its own website securely.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
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Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump's pick for Education Secretary wants to abolish the entire Education Department. Students will pay the price.
Trump Nominee “Wholeheartedly Supports” His Plan To Abolish the Department of Education
“President Trump believes that the bureaucracy in Washington should be abolished so that we can return education to the states, where it belongs,” Linda McMahon wrote.
www.huffpost.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump's pick for Education Secretary wants to abolish the entire Education Department. Students will pay the price.
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I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
February 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
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I lost my job at the National Science Foundation yesterday, along with 167 of my colleagues, including some dear friends. This was the best job I've ever had, and I thought it would be my last. The PI community has been sympathetic and supportive, without exception. I will miss working for you.
February 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I lost my job at the National Science Foundation yesterday, along with 167 of my colleagues, including some dear friends. This was the best job I've ever had, and I thought it would be my last. The PI community has been sympathetic and supportive, without exception. I will miss working for you.
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Cutting Dolly Parton’s program that helps kids learn how to read <<<<<<<
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February 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Cutting Dolly Parton’s program that helps kids learn how to read <<<<<<<
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Aircraft collision at Arizona airport leaves at least 1 person dead - NBC News
We’re up to 5 airplane crashes. This is not normal. FAA is short 3500 employees not to mention 300-400 have been fired by the current regime. Our very lives are at risk.
We’re up to 5 airplane crashes. This is not normal. FAA is short 3500 employees not to mention 300-400 have been fired by the current regime. Our very lives are at risk.
February 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Aircraft collision at Arizona airport leaves at least 1 person dead - NBC News
We’re up to 5 airplane crashes. This is not normal. FAA is short 3500 employees not to mention 300-400 have been fired by the current regime. Our very lives are at risk.
We’re up to 5 airplane crashes. This is not normal. FAA is short 3500 employees not to mention 300-400 have been fired by the current regime. Our very lives are at risk.
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'No excuse': Mississippi is failing to prevent the most preventable cancer in Black women, report says
'No excuse': Mississippi is failing to prevent the most preventable cancer in Black women, report says
“It is a cancer that is preventable and highly treatable if people have access to the right kind of medical professionals and screenings and the HPV vaccination.”
www.whatimreading.net
February 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
'No excuse': Mississippi is failing to prevent the most preventable cancer in Black women, report says
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The Trump administration might just spend $400 million on ‘armored’ Teslas
The Trump Administration Might Just Spend $400 Million on 'Armored' Teslas
Donald Trump's administration expects to spend $400 million on 'armored' vehicles made by Elon Musk's Tesla.
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February 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Trump administration might just spend $400 million on ‘armored’ Teslas
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Shonda Rhimes resigns from Kennedy Center board as Trump installs himself as leader.
Shonda Rhimes Resigns From Kennedy Center Board as Trump Installs Himself as Leader
Ben Folds, Renée Fleming and Kennedy Center president Deborah F. Rutter also left the institution Wednesday.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Shonda Rhimes resigns from Kennedy Center board as Trump installs himself as leader.
Fed workers, don’t resign, retain your job! The next fiscal budget has not been decided. They cannot guarantee a severance package.
Millions of federal workers face deadline today over whether to resign - CBS News
Millions of federal workers face deadline today over whether to resign - CBS News
February 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fed workers, don’t resign, retain your job! The next fiscal budget has not been decided. They cannot guarantee a severance package.
Millions of federal workers face deadline today over whether to resign - CBS News
Millions of federal workers face deadline today over whether to resign - CBS News