Kim Yoak 🏳️🌈 BLM ☮️ 🇺🇦
@kimyoak.bsky.social
Founder of the Coalition for Mathematics for Human Flourishing. Independent mathematics specialist. Advocate for human-centered learning, compassion, and restorative justice. On the ancestral homelands of the Erie and Seneca peoples in NE Ohio. She/her.
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“He has a history of heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma and was set to be tested for cancer due to internal bleeding the week he was detained.”
January 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
“He has a history of heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma and was set to be tested for cancer due to internal bleeding the week he was detained.”
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How do you lift 13M people out of poverty and reduce unemployment?
Increase the minimum wage.
Great post below by Prof. Wolff that describes what Mexico did.
**Note that JFK increased the minimum wage by 25% in the 1960s (from $1 - 1.25/hr within 2 yrs). We think of that time as a "golden age."
Increase the minimum wage.
Great post below by Prof. Wolff that describes what Mexico did.
**Note that JFK increased the minimum wage by 25% in the 1960s (from $1 - 1.25/hr within 2 yrs). We think of that time as a "golden age."
#WolffBites: Mexico's minimum wage rose 13% on 1 January 2026. Taking into account inflation, the real Mexican wage was tripled over the last 8 years. Mexico's ruling class opposed the increases as bad for Mexico. They were 100% wrong.
www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/01/how-...
www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/01/how-...
How Mexico More Than Tripled Its Minimum Wage in Eight Years Without Triggering the Economic Disaster Many Had Predicted | naked capitalism
Yet more evidence that improving the lot of those at the very bottom of the income ladder does not necessarily produce unemployment or runaway inflation.
www.nakedcapitalism.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:34 PM
How do you lift 13M people out of poverty and reduce unemployment?
Increase the minimum wage.
Great post below by Prof. Wolff that describes what Mexico did.
**Note that JFK increased the minimum wage by 25% in the 1960s (from $1 - 1.25/hr within 2 yrs). We think of that time as a "golden age."
Increase the minimum wage.
Great post below by Prof. Wolff that describes what Mexico did.
**Note that JFK increased the minimum wage by 25% in the 1960s (from $1 - 1.25/hr within 2 yrs). We think of that time as a "golden age."
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If you told me back in medical school that someday I would be running for the Senate and my campaign slogan would be “It’s me or the measles” I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT HAVE BELIEVED YOU.
But here we are. It’s me or the measles. South Carolina, the choice is yours. 💙🇺🇸
But here we are. It’s me or the measles. South Carolina, the choice is yours. 💙🇺🇸
January 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM
If you told me back in medical school that someday I would be running for the Senate and my campaign slogan would be “It’s me or the measles” I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT HAVE BELIEVED YOU.
But here we are. It’s me or the measles. South Carolina, the choice is yours. 💙🇺🇸
But here we are. It’s me or the measles. South Carolina, the choice is yours. 💙🇺🇸
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It is important to remember that the future is not yet written. The arts, journalism, science, education, medicine, and our chances to be human together are all worth fighting for --- and not surrendering to the maw of Big Tech.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:49 AM
It is important to remember that the future is not yet written. The arts, journalism, science, education, medicine, and our chances to be human together are all worth fighting for --- and not surrendering to the maw of Big Tech.
/fin
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With inequality at Gilded Age levels and more billionaires than ever, the Republican message is poor people have it too good
January 3, 2026 at 2:59 AM
With inequality at Gilded Age levels and more billionaires than ever, the Republican message is poor people have it too good
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Pedo trump wants us to believe the Epstein survivors are a hoax
January 2, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Pedo trump wants us to believe the Epstein survivors are a hoax
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I get why everyone is obsessed with Mamdani and I also think he's great, but I've really got my eye on Katie Wilson in Seattle. That woman has the juice.
"A city that values the pursuits that create beauty and community, whether or not they ever turn into careers. A city that thinks you should have time to read a book and lay on the grass looking up at the clouds." -Katie Wilson
January 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
I get why everyone is obsessed with Mamdani and I also think he's great, but I've really got my eye on Katie Wilson in Seattle. That woman has the juice.
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During the week a dog named Bunsen texts his family.
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
It’s Texts From Bunsen!!
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
It’s Texts From Bunsen!!
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
During the week a dog named Bunsen texts his family.
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
It’s Texts From Bunsen!!
Those texts are saved.
Today they are shared.
It’s Texts From Bunsen!!
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Brix is positively thrilled that 2026 requires as much responsibility as 2025 had for him to deal with.
January 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Brix is positively thrilled that 2026 requires as much responsibility as 2025 had for him to deal with.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Why do I have to read an Irish paper for a feature about this?
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Why do I have to read an Irish paper for a feature about this?
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Of course this is happening.
Venezuela has detained U.S. citizens before, but Trump’s constant chest-thumping about overthrowing Maduro (regime change) only pours gasoline on the fire.
We know what’s up here. Regular people caught in the middle while Trump chases another country’s resources.
Venezuela has detained U.S. citizens before, but Trump’s constant chest-thumping about overthrowing Maduro (regime change) only pours gasoline on the fire.
We know what’s up here. Regular people caught in the middle while Trump chases another country’s resources.
January 2, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Of course this is happening.
Venezuela has detained U.S. citizens before, but Trump’s constant chest-thumping about overthrowing Maduro (regime change) only pours gasoline on the fire.
We know what’s up here. Regular people caught in the middle while Trump chases another country’s resources.
Venezuela has detained U.S. citizens before, but Trump’s constant chest-thumping about overthrowing Maduro (regime change) only pours gasoline on the fire.
We know what’s up here. Regular people caught in the middle while Trump chases another country’s resources.
January 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
January 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
I just donated to help BGSU @officialbgsu.bsky.social students march in the Rose Parade a year from now! What an amazing opportunity they will have! #bgsu #ayziggy bowlinggreenstateuniversity.givecampus.com/help-send-th...
Help send the Falcon Marching Band to the Rose Parade!
Join me and make a gift to help send the Falcon Marching Band to march in the Rose Parade!
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January 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I just donated to help BGSU @officialbgsu.bsky.social students march in the Rose Parade a year from now! What an amazing opportunity they will have! #bgsu #ayziggy bowlinggreenstateuniversity.givecampus.com/help-send-th...
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Welcome to 2026 everyone. Whatever your role in it, stay in the fight.
January 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Welcome to 2026 everyone. Whatever your role in it, stay in the fight.
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
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The Beijing High Court’s decision has drawn sharp criticism from rights and press freedom groups, who say it erodes what little remains of free expression in a country that has already jailed dozens of journalists under President Xi Jinping.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/d...
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/d...
January 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The Beijing High Court’s decision has drawn sharp criticism from rights and press freedom groups, who say it erodes what little remains of free expression in a country that has already jailed dozens of journalists under President Xi Jinping.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/d...
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/d...
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1/ Smith explains that Trump’s statements about supposed election “fraud” are different from anything in the historical record because they were not merely complaints about an unfair election,
January 1, 2026 at 1:06 PM
1/ Smith explains that Trump’s statements about supposed election “fraud” are different from anything in the historical record because they were not merely complaints about an unfair election,
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IMO one of the best research studies of the year.
TLDR: A new study shows that rideshare has improved employment outcomes, social connections, and well being of people with disabilities—with the highest benefits being for those with vision/hearing or mobility disabilities. WOW. #disabilitysky #phd
TLDR: A new study shows that rideshare has improved employment outcomes, social connections, and well being of people with disabilities—with the highest benefits being for those with vision/hearing or mobility disabilities. WOW. #disabilitysky #phd
I am excited to announce I am on the #EconJobMarket this year! 🎉 My research explores economic barriers for people with disabilities at the intersection of labor, public, and health economics.
My #EconJMP examines how reliable transportation transforms outcomes for this population. 🧵1/6
My #EconJMP examines how reliable transportation transforms outcomes for this population. 🧵1/6
December 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
IMO one of the best research studies of the year.
TLDR: A new study shows that rideshare has improved employment outcomes, social connections, and well being of people with disabilities—with the highest benefits being for those with vision/hearing or mobility disabilities. WOW. #disabilitysky #phd
TLDR: A new study shows that rideshare has improved employment outcomes, social connections, and well being of people with disabilities—with the highest benefits being for those with vision/hearing or mobility disabilities. WOW. #disabilitysky #phd
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2025 sucked.
In 2026, we are taking back our science!
We are excited to launch our Substack: The Science Fight Club.
Read our first post, written by @cdelawalla.bsky.social, a review of 2025, a preview of 2026, and a big call to action.
open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...
In 2026, we are taking back our science!
We are excited to launch our Substack: The Science Fight Club.
Read our first post, written by @cdelawalla.bsky.social, a review of 2025, a preview of 2026, and a big call to action.
open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2025 sucked.
In 2026, we are taking back our science!
We are excited to launch our Substack: The Science Fight Club.
Read our first post, written by @cdelawalla.bsky.social, a review of 2025, a preview of 2026, and a big call to action.
open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...
In 2026, we are taking back our science!
We are excited to launch our Substack: The Science Fight Club.
Read our first post, written by @cdelawalla.bsky.social, a review of 2025, a preview of 2026, and a big call to action.
open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...
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Republicans did this. We must keep reminding people of that.
January 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Republicans did this. We must keep reminding people of that.
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In which the President decides to call and chat on the record with a newspaper he’s suing for a billion dollars, for libel. (gift link)
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Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
In which the President decides to call and chat on the record with a newspaper he’s suing for a billion dollars, for libel. (gift link)
www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...