Maru Gonzalez
@marugonzalez.bsky.social
Associate Professor focusing on youth voice, LGBTQ+ youth belonging, and social impact storytelling
New book, Teaching Storytelling in Classrooms and Communities: https://shorturl.at/1obFR
New book, Teaching Storytelling in Classrooms and Communities: https://shorturl.at/1obFR
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Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
They’ve had their necks kneeled on.
They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.
At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.
By @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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More Americans are biting their tongues, not because they don’t care, but because they’re afraid to speak.
From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
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From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
buff.ly/Ls2m7mv
Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues
Nearly half of Americans say they feel less free to speak their minds.
buff.ly
October 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
More Americans are biting their tongues, not because they don’t care, but because they’re afraid to speak.
From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
buff.ly/Ls2m7mv
From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
buff.ly/Ls2m7mv
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You don’t have to watch everything. Protecting your peace online is an act of self-care, not a state of denial.
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid...
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid...
September 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
You don’t have to watch everything. Protecting your peace online is an act of self-care, not a state of denial.
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid...
Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
theconversation.com/how-to-avoid...
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In a nutshell, our nationwide study shows that when policies support LGBTQ+ rights, youth-serving professionals are more prepared to support and advocate for/with LGBTQ+ youth. That matters because affirming adults can be life-changing, especially in today’s climate.
Examining the relationship between statewide LGBTQ+ related policies and the competencies of youth-serving professionals
This nationwide study examined the relationship between state-level LGBTQ+ policy environments and youth-serving professionals’ competencies, training engagement, and perceived support relative to ...
www.tandfonline.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In a nutshell, our nationwide study shows that when policies support LGBTQ+ rights, youth-serving professionals are more prepared to support and advocate for/with LGBTQ+ youth. That matters because affirming adults can be life-changing, especially in today’s climate.
Leading a study abroad program is transformative—not solely for students, but for faculty. The essence and impact of our Spain program is one of three featured in this article from NC State Global.
global.ncsu.edu/learning-bey...
global.ncsu.edu/learning-bey...
Learning Beyond Borders: Making the World their Classroom
global.ncsu.edu
August 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Leading a study abroad program is transformative—not solely for students, but for faculty. The essence and impact of our Spain program is one of three featured in this article from NC State Global.
global.ncsu.edu/learning-bey...
global.ncsu.edu/learning-bey...
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In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
Being Too Helpful At Work Can Hurt Your Career—Here’s How To Say No
Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.
www.forbes.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...
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#Baltimore Mayor #BrandonScott invested in 42 summer youth camps, 29 literacy programs, extended the rec center hours to 11 p.m, planned block parties, opened the pools for safe fun, & opened several schools up for summer classes. Crime is down 62%. 🔥🔥 www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Baltimore is seeing the city’s fewest homicides in 50 years. Here’s why.
Multiple people have taken credit for the historic drop that mirrors a national decrease in violent crimes. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says it’s due to a community-based approach to gun violence.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#Baltimore Mayor #BrandonScott invested in 42 summer youth camps, 29 literacy programs, extended the rec center hours to 11 p.m, planned block parties, opened the pools for safe fun, & opened several schools up for summer classes. Crime is down 62%. 🔥🔥 www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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#OCD affects 1 in 50 people worldwide — but its causes remain unclear.
A study analyzing DNA from 2M+ people has identified 249 genes linked to OCD:
A study analyzing DNA from 2M+ people has identified 249 genes linked to OCD:
Researchers uncovered hundreds of genes linked to OCD, providing clues about how it changes the brain − new research
Researchers examined the DNA of over 53,000 people with OCD and over 2 million people without OCD, gathering data that could one day improve treatment.
theconversation.com
July 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
#OCD affects 1 in 50 people worldwide — but its causes remain unclear.
A study analyzing DNA from 2M+ people has identified 249 genes linked to OCD:
A study analyzing DNA from 2M+ people has identified 249 genes linked to OCD:
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Having read two NYT articles related to historical work this morning, this is the one that makes me optimistic about the future of our discipline.
At National History Day, Students Get Competitive About the Past
www.nytimes.com
June 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Having read two NYT articles related to historical work this morning, this is the one that makes me optimistic about the future of our discipline.
The best part of my job is getting to work with young people, like Aditi, who use their voice to open minds, shift perspectives, and build a more equitable and accessible world for all people…one story at a time.
www.cbs17.com/video/teachi...
www.cbs17.com/video/teachi...
June 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The best part of my job is getting to work with young people, like Aditi, who use their voice to open minds, shift perspectives, and build a more equitable and accessible world for all people…one story at a time.
www.cbs17.com/video/teachi...
www.cbs17.com/video/teachi...
Now more than ever, we must learn and teach how to leverage the power of stories to build a more just and compassionate world.
Our book officially comes out today and you can save 20% at routledge.com by using the code 25SMA2.
www.routledge.com/Teaching-Sto...
Our book officially comes out today and you can save 20% at routledge.com by using the code 25SMA2.
www.routledge.com/Teaching-Sto...
June 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Now more than ever, we must learn and teach how to leverage the power of stories to build a more just and compassionate world.
Our book officially comes out today and you can save 20% at routledge.com by using the code 25SMA2.
www.routledge.com/Teaching-Sto...
Our book officially comes out today and you can save 20% at routledge.com by using the code 25SMA2.
www.routledge.com/Teaching-Sto...
I get the privilege to work with brilliant young people like Zara Miller and was fortunate enough to be her TEDx coach this year. Her talk was just uploaded to YouTube and it is so timely and powerful. I hope you take a few minutes to watch, like, and share.
youtu.be/By01-UqmR4A?...
youtu.be/By01-UqmR4A?...
How to Transform Youth Civic Engagement | Zara Miller | TEDxYouth@ChavisWay
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I get the privilege to work with brilliant young people like Zara Miller and was fortunate enough to be her TEDx coach this year. Her talk was just uploaded to YouTube and it is so timely and powerful. I hope you take a few minutes to watch, like, and share.
youtu.be/By01-UqmR4A?...
youtu.be/By01-UqmR4A?...
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A Gutted Education Department’s New Agenda: Roll Back Civil Rights Cases, Target Transgender Students
The Trump administration is subverting the traditional priorities of the department’s decimated civil rights office by making discrimination investigations practically impossible — instead enforcing…
propub.li
May 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Arts organizations across the country saw their NEA grants pulled with little explanation, while a proposed federal budget sought to eliminate the arts funding agency altogether. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
National Endowment for the Arts rescinds grants, dazing publishers and theaters
Arts organizations across the country saw their grants pulled with little explanation, while a proposed federal budget sought to eliminate the arts funding agency altogether.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Arts organizations across the country saw their NEA grants pulled with little explanation, while a proposed federal budget sought to eliminate the arts funding agency altogether. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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NCSU's investigation into toxic, cancer-causing chemicals infesting Poe Hall has been suspended because the Trump administration demolished the CDC, which was funding and conducting the investigation.
www.wral.com/news/investi...
www.wral.com/news/investi...
April 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
NCSU's investigation into toxic, cancer-causing chemicals infesting Poe Hall has been suspended because the Trump administration demolished the CDC, which was funding and conducting the investigation.
www.wral.com/news/investi...
www.wral.com/news/investi...
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I refuse to list my personal accomplishments as a rebuttal to eugenicist claims about autistic or otherwise neurodiverse people.
My value as a human being is intrinsic, not earned through my work product, artistic talent, athletic prowess, or reproductive capacity.
And so is yours.
My value as a human being is intrinsic, not earned through my work product, artistic talent, athletic prowess, or reproductive capacity.
And so is yours.
April 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I refuse to list my personal accomplishments as a rebuttal to eugenicist claims about autistic or otherwise neurodiverse people.
My value as a human being is intrinsic, not earned through my work product, artistic talent, athletic prowess, or reproductive capacity.
And so is yours.
My value as a human being is intrinsic, not earned through my work product, artistic talent, athletic prowess, or reproductive capacity.
And so is yours.
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
“The University will not negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights.”
With billions at risk, Harvard rejects Trump administration’s request for policy changes | CNN
Harvard University rejected the Trump administration’s demands for policy changes at the school on Monday, putting nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk.
www.cnn.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“The University will not negotiate over its independence or its constitutional rights.”
That’s a wrap on TEDxYouth@ChavisWay—a day of bold ideas, inspiration, connection, and hope. So grateful to this year’s youth speakers and performers for demonstrating the power of stories to transcend boundaries, build bridges, and redefine what it means to be a catalyst for social change.
April 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
That’s a wrap on TEDxYouth@ChavisWay—a day of bold ideas, inspiration, connection, and hope. So grateful to this year’s youth speakers and performers for demonstrating the power of stories to transcend boundaries, build bridges, and redefine what it means to be a catalyst for social change.
“Harvard possesses not just the resources to withstand the pressure,” said Mayor Denise Simmons of Cambridge, “but the moral obligation to do so.”
Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Cut Funding www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/u...
Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Federal Funds
The administration is reviewing about $9 billion in federal funding that the university receives.
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“Harvard possesses not just the resources to withstand the pressure,” said Mayor Denise Simmons of Cambridge, “but the moral obligation to do so.”
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An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
April 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
An innocent man, picked up by “mistake,” must not be allowed to rot in an El Salvadorian jail.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
Mr. President. Obey the courts. Obey our Constitution. Bring him home immediately.
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AUTISM IS NOT AN EPIDEMIC, PEOPLE WITH AUTISM ARE NOT BROKEN
RFK Jr: "By September we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we will be able to eliminate those exposures."
April 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
AUTISM IS NOT AN EPIDEMIC, PEOPLE WITH AUTISM ARE NOT BROKEN