Emerson Todd
@emersont.bsky.social
PhD student in Social Psychology and WGSS at Penn State studying what it means to have a marginalized body in a social world (Sexual and Gender Minority experiences, Reproductive Justice, and more) | Queer 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️| Sociology MA (he/they)
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Emerson Todd
@emersont.bsky.social
· Nov 17
“Existence is resistance” becomes a lot better(worse?) when you realize I’m just some guy, and my resistance is learning how to cross-stitch
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U.S. citizen interested in grad studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver (Canada)?
Grad programs are re-opening applications of US programs for one week. With expedited decisions.
U.S. Applicant Week:
www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
#AcademicChatter #Canada #GradSchool
Grad programs are re-opening applications of US programs for one week. With expedited decisions.
U.S. Applicant Week:
www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
#AcademicChatter #Canada #GradSchool
US Applicant Week
www.grad.ubc.ca
April 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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1/ New @mmfa.bsky.social analysis: Fox News dominated cable coverage of Trump’s anti-trans executive orders, spending nearly as much time on the topic as CNN and MSNBC combined. 🧵
March 12, 2025 at 4:40 AM
1/ New @mmfa.bsky.social analysis: Fox News dominated cable coverage of Trump’s anti-trans executive orders, spending nearly as much time on the topic as CNN and MSNBC combined. 🧵
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Trump claimed the Biden administration spent $8 million "making mice transgender." The White House tried to back up this number with records of funding for research into cancer, asthma, and HIV, some of which used *transgenic* (genetically modified) mice.
Trump Decried Millions Spent 'Making Mice Transgender.' It Was Cancer and Asthma Research
President Trump falsely claimed that Biden spent $8 million on 'making mice transgender,' but the real research was for human health.
www.rollingstone.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Trump claimed the Biden administration spent $8 million "making mice transgender." The White House tried to back up this number with records of funding for research into cancer, asthma, and HIV, some of which used *transgenic* (genetically modified) mice.
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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"Because we need all hands on deck, and there's a lot of deck." - Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
"Community is the antidote to fascism." - Jaclyn Friedman
A fantastic resource for those who want to fight this, but don't know where to start.
"Community is the antidote to fascism." - Jaclyn Friedman
A fantastic resource for those who want to fight this, but don't know where to start.
It’s not any government institutions
It’s not the 2026 elections
It’s us.
It’s up to us.
It’s not the 2026 elections
It’s us.
It’s up to us.
February 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"Because we need all hands on deck, and there's a lot of deck." - Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
"Community is the antidote to fascism." - Jaclyn Friedman
A fantastic resource for those who want to fight this, but don't know where to start.
"Community is the antidote to fascism." - Jaclyn Friedman
A fantastic resource for those who want to fight this, but don't know where to start.
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Undergraduate research opportunities are incredibly valuable, both for the students and for the progress of the work. And having undergraduate research experience is a massive help for grad school admission. REU cancellations harm students’ preparedness & career prospects, and slow research progress
🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025.
www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...
www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...
Cancellation megathread
www.reddit.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Undergraduate research opportunities are incredibly valuable, both for the students and for the progress of the work. And having undergraduate research experience is a massive help for grad school admission. REU cancellations harm students’ preparedness & career prospects, and slow research progress
Had so much fun in Denver at #SPSP2025. The air was thin but my heart was full (metaphorically speaking of course). Grateful to be part of such a wonderful research community.
February 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Had so much fun in Denver at #SPSP2025. The air was thin but my heart was full (metaphorically speaking of course). Grateful to be part of such a wonderful research community.
I was honored this week to give my first talk (of hopefully many) at #SPSP2025
🏳️⚧️ Growing Together: Trans Joy & Relationships 🏳️⚧️
A quick thread 🧵 👇
🏳️⚧️ Growing Together: Trans Joy & Relationships 🏳️⚧️
A quick thread 🧵 👇
February 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I was honored this week to give my first talk (of hopefully many) at #SPSP2025
🏳️⚧️ Growing Together: Trans Joy & Relationships 🏳️⚧️
A quick thread 🧵 👇
🏳️⚧️ Growing Together: Trans Joy & Relationships 🏳️⚧️
A quick thread 🧵 👇
1. You should definitely come see us talk about exciting research in a critical and timely moment. 2. I need a new headshot
February 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
1. You should definitely come see us talk about exciting research in a critical and timely moment. 2. I need a new headshot
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Donald Trump is so determined to discriminate against trans people that he would issue an executive order threatening funding for hospitals and health centers that provide care for every American just to bully transgender children. Disgusting.
I will not stop fighting to protect trans rights.
I will not stop fighting to protect trans rights.
January 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Donald Trump is so determined to discriminate against trans people that he would issue an executive order threatening funding for hospitals and health centers that provide care for every American just to bully transgender children. Disgusting.
I will not stop fighting to protect trans rights.
I will not stop fighting to protect trans rights.
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We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation.
We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Credit
@alli.gay
@erininthemorning.com
@evanurquhart.bsky.social
@miralazine.bsky.social
@lizsaila.bsky.social
We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Credit
@alli.gay
@erininthemorning.com
@evanurquhart.bsky.social
@miralazine.bsky.social
@lizsaila.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation.
We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Credit
@alli.gay
@erininthemorning.com
@evanurquhart.bsky.social
@miralazine.bsky.social
@lizsaila.bsky.social
We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Credit
@alli.gay
@erininthemorning.com
@evanurquhart.bsky.social
@miralazine.bsky.social
@lizsaila.bsky.social
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the goal of trans panic is enforcing gender norms on everyone [always has been dot jpg]
January 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
the goal of trans panic is enforcing gender norms on everyone [always has been dot jpg]
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Current internal battle: Should I be terrified of Trump on main, or should I recognize that pretending like he has powers he does not have helps to grant him those powers.
January 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Current internal battle: Should I be terrified of Trump on main, or should I recognize that pretending like he has powers he does not have helps to grant him those powers.
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Weird that we have to say this, but the government doesn’t get to decide what gender a person is.
January 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Weird that we have to say this, but the government doesn’t get to decide what gender a person is.
Not to be bleak, but does anyone else find it hard to stay motivated when facing federally sanctioned eradication? Grad school is hard enough without staring down the barrel of a metaphorical gun.
January 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Not to be bleak, but does anyone else find it hard to stay motivated when facing federally sanctioned eradication? Grad school is hard enough without staring down the barrel of a metaphorical gun.
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Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
I should probably not admit this on a professional account, but, today, at 26 years old I have finally reached the point where I don’t have to look up the amount of days in a given month.
December 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM
I should probably not admit this on a professional account, but, today, at 26 years old I have finally reached the point where I don’t have to look up the amount of days in a given month.
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NEW: @fightforthefuture.org and a huge coalition of civil liberties, human rights, and disability justice groups have launched a campaign against mask bans at protests
It includes an action-map where you can plug in with local efforts against these draconian laws.
www.stopmaskbans.com
It includes an action-map where you can plug in with local efforts against these draconian laws.
www.stopmaskbans.com
Stop Mask Bans
Take action to stop mask bans.
www.stopmaskbans.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:33 PM
NEW: @fightforthefuture.org and a huge coalition of civil liberties, human rights, and disability justice groups have launched a campaign against mask bans at protests
It includes an action-map where you can plug in with local efforts against these draconian laws.
www.stopmaskbans.com
It includes an action-map where you can plug in with local efforts against these draconian laws.
www.stopmaskbans.com
I’ve been thinking and listening a lot lately. As a transmasc person, I feel much of this conversation isn’t about me; I’d rather amplify transfemme voices. That said, seeing news about Missouri SB 49, I need to share: I would not be here today without gender-affirming care as a teenager. 🧵 (1/)
Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for minors upheld by judge | CNN
A Missouri judge upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors Monday, a victory for opponents of the practice in a continuing nationwide battle over transgender issues.
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:33 PM
I’ve been thinking and listening a lot lately. As a transmasc person, I feel much of this conversation isn’t about me; I’d rather amplify transfemme voices. That said, seeing news about Missouri SB 49, I need to share: I would not be here today without gender-affirming care as a teenager. 🧵 (1/)
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I keep thinking about those congresspeople kneeling in the rotunda wearing kente cloth scarves, very performative. There has been no loud, visible, unified support for Sarah McBride from the democrats. It’s a real disgrace. That is your colleague! They are bullying her in your faces. And silence!
November 21, 2024 at 4:00 AM
I keep thinking about those congresspeople kneeling in the rotunda wearing kente cloth scarves, very performative. There has been no loud, visible, unified support for Sarah McBride from the democrats. It’s a real disgrace. That is your colleague! They are bullying her in your faces. And silence!