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AKA 1908 💖💚
BA @sc.edu ‘13 🎓🐔
MA @ou.edu ‘22 🎓🤙🏽
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In honor of the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, The Atlantic Photo has gathered some of the remarkable work of the photographer Olivier Morin, who spends a great deal of time capturing images of the natural world, largely focusing on northern climates.
Photographing the Beauty of the North
Images of the people, animals, and landscapes of the north, photographed by Olivier Morin
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April 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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RFK Jr. says there are no autistic poets, so we interviewed one.

Hear from Elizabeth McClellan, @popelizbet.bsky.social, an award-winning poet, attorney, and legal educator based in Memphis, Tennessee.
RFK Jr. says there aren't autistic poets. We asked an autistic poet.
"I will challenge RFK Jr. to write a poem as good as me any day of the week."
www.motherjones.com
April 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Breaking News: Harvard rejected the Trump administration’s demands, including that it submit to monitoring and reduce the power of faculty and students.
Harvard Will Not Comply With a List of Trump Administration Demands
Federal officials said Harvard must enact “merit-based reform” in hiring and admissions, among other things. Harvard called the demands unlawful.
www.nytimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
How can #nonprofit organizations adapt to a quickly evolving policy and funding landscape? Join @susanmcp.bsky.social and #MeredithParfet on Friday, Feb. 7 at 2 PM ET to learn strategies to navigate uncertainty, define risks & protect your mission.

👉 Register here: www.mcpstrategies.com/webinar
Nonprofits Navigating Uncertainty Webinar — McPherson Strategies
The nonprofit sector is entering a period of significant change, marked by evolving political dynamics and policy priorities. Join us for a timely webinar to explore how nonprofits can navigate the un...
www.mcpstrategies.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
So disappointing
🚨 Today Target said it will end its three-year DEI goals, stop reports to external diversity-focused groups like the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index and end a program focused on carrying more products from Black- or minority-owned businesses.
You guys know what to do?!
January 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Some concerning changes to .gov websites just days after Trump’s inauguration. Among the pages that have disappeared:

🔸The US Constitution page on whitehouse.gov, now showing a 404 error
🔸Reproductiverights.gov
🔸The Spanish-language version of whitehouse.gov

www.fastcompany.com/91264538/tru...
Trump knows the fastest way to dismantle America is to just delete it
What’s even faster than the swipe of a pen? The stroke of a key. Trump’s new empire is thriving online, instantly.
www.fastcompany.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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“The fact that we cannot save everything does not mean we cannot save anything and everything we can save is worth saving.”

Powerful words heading into the months ahead from @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social via @anandwrites.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/anandwri...
Hope going into the dark
The wisdom of Rebecca Solnit
open.substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Well said! Excellent insights from @susanmcp.bsky.social on trends that are helping shape a more sustainable and impactful future.

www.fastcompany.com/91258892/the...
The 5 biggest social impact and sustainability trends coming in 2025
There may be a sea change in corporate responsibility this year. Here's what to watch for.
www.fastcompany.com
January 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Like Costco, Apple is taking a stand.

In a recent proxy filing, Apple’s board of directors recommended that investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company’s DEI programs.

www.cnbc.com/2025/01/12/a...
Apple's board recommends shareholders vote against proposal to eliminate diversity programs
Apple's board recommended investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company's DEI programs, according to a proxy filing from the company.
www.cnbc.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Brilliant:
January 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Sunday from Elle Bell 💗🐶
January 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
During the devastation of the Southern California wildfires, our hearts are with those affected. This week’s @mcpstrategies.bsky.social Memo highlights ways to support relief efforts and navigate the challenges ahead.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/burnin...
The Burning Truth Edition
At the beginning of this week, our team playfully debated the question of when it is too late to wish someone a happy new year. (For anyone who is curious, my answer was January 20 — with 11 more mont...
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January 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
16,000 acres and counting…this is what climate change looks like.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Jan 8
The intense and fast-moving fires that have cut a path of destruction through the suburbs of Los Angeles are being driven by the region's powerful Santa Ana winds.

Although the Santa Anas are routine in Southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around.
What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the L.A. wildfires?
Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.
www.npr.org
January 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
“This is not the moment to retreat, but to lean in” - Symone D. Sanders-Townsend

A reminder that in challenging times, resilience and unity can drive impact.

www.essence.com/awards-event...
‘Kicking Down Doors In Heels’: Black Women In Social Impact Shine At Brunch | Essence
With the dawn of a new administration, Black women leaders gathered to celebrate their social impact, and toast to a future fueled by unity.
www.essence.com
January 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.
Pentagon agrees to settle historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status
The Pentagon has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving about 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that will help them get benefits like health care and disability.
www.npr.org
January 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Of course! People love women’s sports 🏉🏟️.
From @theathletic.bsky.social: Ilona Maher has become so popular that her English rugby team had to find a bigger stadium. Humble yet radiating confidence, she takes ownership of the empire she has created without necessarily being the best player in women’s rugby. nyti.ms/4fOEDLQ
January 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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NEW: Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position. ⤵️
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds…
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December 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Hello Bluesky! 🦋
December 11, 2024 at 3:37 PM