Jollene Levid
@jollenelevid.bsky.social
Lead Organizer at United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA). Member of AF3IRM. Trainer for Organizing 4 Power (O4P) global program. Bookworm. Mama.
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Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
Workers: tap in. How much did you lose in your retirement funds since January? I lost 7%.
We don’t have to play the stock market to feel the impact of this administration’s decisions.
We don’t have to play the stock market to feel the impact of this administration’s decisions.
April 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Workers: tap in. How much did you lose in your retirement funds since January? I lost 7%.
We don’t have to play the stock market to feel the impact of this administration’s decisions.
We don’t have to play the stock market to feel the impact of this administration’s decisions.
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Relatedly: University President Christopher Eisgruber signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government in an interview with Bloomberg after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.
In Bloomberg interview, Eisgruber signals that Princeton will not make concessions
University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the U...
www.dailyprincetonian.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Relatedly: University President Christopher Eisgruber signaled that Princeton would not make concessions to the federal government in an interview with Bloomberg after news broke that the Trump administration had suspended dozens of the University’s research grants.
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A liberal judge won a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, despite a historic spending binge by Elon Musk to flip control of the court to conservatives
Liberal Judge Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat, Defying Musk’s Millions
Victory could help Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
www.huffpost.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A liberal judge won a seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, despite a historic spending binge by Elon Musk to flip control of the court to conservatives
“Women's History is Women's Right.' It is an essential and indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”
—Gerda Lerner
—Gerda Lerner
March 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Women's History is Women's Right.' It is an essential and indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”
—Gerda Lerner
—Gerda Lerner
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"Forced sterilization laws are a really powerful example of how violations of disabled people’s bodies and rights are baked into our legal system today.”
For @motherjones.com, I reported on how disabled people continue to be forcibly sterilized. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
For @motherjones.com, I reported on how disabled people continue to be forcibly sterilized. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Forced sterilization of disabled people isn't a relic of the past
In most states, eugenics-era laws still let doctors sterilize disabled patients—even against their will.
www.motherjones.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Forced sterilization laws are a really powerful example of how violations of disabled people’s bodies and rights are baked into our legal system today.”
For @motherjones.com, I reported on how disabled people continue to be forcibly sterilized. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
For @motherjones.com, I reported on how disabled people continue to be forcibly sterilized. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“There is nothing wrong with anger. It is not the angers of women that are destroying us.”
— Audre Lorde
— Audre Lorde
February 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“There is nothing wrong with anger. It is not the angers of women that are destroying us.”
— Audre Lorde
— Audre Lorde
From ‘Parable of the Talents’ by Octavia Butler (1998)
February 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
From ‘Parable of the Talents’ by Octavia Butler (1998)
measuring an organizer’s skill based on how many actual, concrete wins they have under their belt >>>
February 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
measuring an organizer’s skill based on how many actual, concrete wins they have under their belt >>>
Hi! Does anyone know a graphic notetaker (artist) in LA? A social justice org I know wants to hire someone for Sat Feb 22 (9am-12 noon).
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Hi! Does anyone know a graphic notetaker (artist) in LA? A social justice org I know wants to hire someone for Sat Feb 22 (9am-12 noon).
Introducing myself: I’m a union organizer with 20+ years of experience. I’ve been a lead organizer at United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) for 9.5+ years, was 11yrs in healthcare. For 22+ years I’ve been a feminist organizer in AF3IRM. Born/raised in Northeast LA, a mama, social worker & bookworm
February 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Introducing myself: I’m a union organizer with 20+ years of experience. I’ve been a lead organizer at United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) for 9.5+ years, was 11yrs in healthcare. For 22+ years I’ve been a feminist organizer in AF3IRM. Born/raised in Northeast LA, a mama, social worker & bookworm
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People who voted Trump who are feeling pissed off right now about broken promises are an organizing opportunity, not a gloating opportunity
February 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
People who voted Trump who are feeling pissed off right now about broken promises are an organizing opportunity, not a gloating opportunity
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Professor who teaches African American studies here. If your school eliminates or bans it, I will personally host free zoom sessions, provide resources, or answer questions for students, parents/guardians, or teachers who are interested in learning or discussing African American studies.
Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for education secretary, said she’s not “quite certain” whether African American studies would be allowed under Trump’s executive order
Here’s What Linda McMahon, Nominee for Education Secretary, Had to Say About Higher Ed
She discussed dismantling the Education Department, investigating colleges over antisemitism and DEI, and increasing access to noncollege opportunities.
www.chronicle.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Professor who teaches African American studies here. If your school eliminates or bans it, I will personally host free zoom sessions, provide resources, or answer questions for students, parents/guardians, or teachers who are interested in learning or discussing African American studies.
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I'm with Kelly here: deeply interested in leftism as a political project but have no interest whatsoever in leftism as a subculture. the stakes of leaving this behind are hopefully clearer by the day
Saw someone say, "End your friendships with people who are going about life like nothing is wrong." I will never understand people who think that further isolating ourselves from everyday people who don't get it is going to save us. It's not. Your judgment and disdain will not save us.
February 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I'm with Kelly here: deeply interested in leftism as a political project but have no interest whatsoever in leftism as a subculture. the stakes of leaving this behind are hopefully clearer by the day
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“Are you going to be a coward?” Zül-Qarnain Nantambu asked himself before taking the field for Kendrick Lamar’s show. “Are you going to take a stand?”
The Inside Story of the Super Bowl Halftime Performer Who Raised a Palestine and Sudan Flag
“Are you going to be a coward?” Zül-Qarnain Nantambu asked himself before taking the field for Kendrick Lamar’s show. “Are you going to take a stand?”
interc.pt
February 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
“Are you going to be a coward?” Zül-Qarnain Nantambu asked himself before taking the field for Kendrick Lamar’s show. “Are you going to take a stand?”
United Teachers Los Angeles charter educators on strike today:
More than 130 united educators at El Camino Real Charter High School in Los Angeles are on strike today, fighting for a fair contract that prioritizes equality, equity, respect and dignity for educators, students and the school. #WeAreCTA www.cta.org/educator/pos...
UTLA Members at L.A. Charter School Strike for Fair Contract
www.cta.org
February 11, 2025 at 4:33 AM
United Teachers Los Angeles charter educators on strike today:
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With the cost of living soaring in California, teachers feel it's time for something new. 32 school districts' contracts expire June 30. And the California Teachers Association (@wearecta.bsky.social) is coordinating 77,000 educators to bargain in sync.
capitalandmain.com/teachers-acr...
capitalandmain.com/teachers-acr...
Teachers Across California Will Organize Across Districts
Many of the state’s largest school districts have contracts that expire June 30. The California Teachers Association is coordinating strategies across 32 districts.
capitalandmain.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
With the cost of living soaring in California, teachers feel it's time for something new. 32 school districts' contracts expire June 30. And the California Teachers Association (@wearecta.bsky.social) is coordinating 77,000 educators to bargain in sync.
capitalandmain.com/teachers-acr...
capitalandmain.com/teachers-acr...
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Now there’s a top of the front page Monday morning headline.
February 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Now there’s a top of the front page Monday morning headline.
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THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW IS UNION MADE!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
February 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW IS UNION MADE!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
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The image of the night.
February 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The image of the night.
“Every woman has a well-stocked arsenal of anger potentially useful against oppressions, personal & institutional, which brought that anger into being. Focused with precision, it can become a powerful source of energy serving progress & change.”
-Audre Lorde
“The Uses of Anger”
-Audre Lorde
“The Uses of Anger”
February 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“Every woman has a well-stocked arsenal of anger potentially useful against oppressions, personal & institutional, which brought that anger into being. Focused with precision, it can become a powerful source of energy serving progress & change.”
-Audre Lorde
“The Uses of Anger”
-Audre Lorde
“The Uses of Anger”
“When anger combines with hope, it can become a source of the courage we need to transform a threat from which we must flee into a challenge with which we can engage.”
— Marshall Ganz
‘People, Power, Change’ (2024)
— Marshall Ganz
‘People, Power, Change’ (2024)
February 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“When anger combines with hope, it can become a source of the courage we need to transform a threat from which we must flee into a challenge with which we can engage.”
— Marshall Ganz
‘People, Power, Change’ (2024)
— Marshall Ganz
‘People, Power, Change’ (2024)
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breathe, stay focused, and lock in.
February 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
breathe, stay focused, and lock in.