Nic Bennett (they/them)
@nicbennett.bsky.social
Scientists in Solidarity co-founder | Organizing scientists & allies to block authoritarian power and build a science that works for everyone | newsletter: https://buttondown.com/solidarityscience#subscribe-form
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Scientists in Solidarity
We’re a growing community of researchers, educators, and science-adjacent workers who believe that science should serve the public good—not corporate profits or authoritarian power. We know that the f...
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Across race and class, scientists and allies are organizing to defend science as a public good.
We link arms so no one is left behind—because when we stand together, we all rise, and when the powerful divide us, we all lose.
🔬Join Scientists in Solidarity:
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We link arms so no one is left behind—because when we stand together, we all rise, and when the powerful divide us, we all lose.
🔬Join Scientists in Solidarity:
🧪 buttondown.com/scientistsin...
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Community members in Kenner, Louisiana, activate rapid-response teams to follow Greg Bovino and his Border Patrol goons through the neighborhood. They alert residents and warn them not to open their doors unless CBP has a court-ordered warrant.
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Community members in Kenner, Louisiana, activate rapid-response teams to follow Greg Bovino and his Border Patrol goons through the neighborhood. They alert residents and warn them not to open their doors unless CBP has a court-ordered warrant.
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Students walked out of school at Burnsville High School in Minnesota to protest Trump’s ICE gestapo terrorizing their community….the kids are alright 💪!
"NO MORE ICE! NO MORE ICE!"
"NO MORE ICE! NO MORE ICE!"
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Students walked out of school at Burnsville High School in Minnesota to protest Trump’s ICE gestapo terrorizing their community….the kids are alright 💪!
"NO MORE ICE! NO MORE ICE!"
"NO MORE ICE! NO MORE ICE!"
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I’m only 3/4ths through this book, but I’m wrecked. Lots of people have correctly noted that it feels important, but (a) he’s a damn good storyteller, and (b) it’s hard to read this and not constantly see how the attempt to prop up the violence of western hegemony wrecks all our lives
December 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I’m only 3/4ths through this book, but I’m wrecked. Lots of people have correctly noted that it feels important, but (a) he’s a damn good storyteller, and (b) it’s hard to read this and not constantly see how the attempt to prop up the violence of western hegemony wrecks all our lives
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20,000 words, 150 footnotes, 100+ timeline events = our attempt at documenting and synthesizing all the ways that the federal government has attempted to destroy access to gender-affirming care since January unbreaking.org/issues/trans...
Transgender Healthcare: Explainer — Unbreaking
How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.
unbreaking.org
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
20,000 words, 150 footnotes, 100+ timeline events = our attempt at documenting and synthesizing all the ways that the federal government has attempted to destroy access to gender-affirming care since January unbreaking.org/issues/trans...
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The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. n.pr/3L95mJU
North Carolina's Lumbee Tribe receives full federal recognition after 137-year effort
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure.
n.pr
December 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. n.pr/3L95mJU
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Here are the people and institutions that gave me hope in 2025. 1/ www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Public Health Heroes of 2025
The Trump administration wants to destroy our health infrastructure. These warriors aren't letting that happen without a fight.
www.thenation.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Here are the people and institutions that gave me hope in 2025. 1/ www.thenation.com/article/soci...
We just published our Fall 2025 Scientists In Solidarity Action Hour debrief 💛
What we appreciated. What we learned. What we’re wondering as we plan what’s next.
Learning together is how movements build power.
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What we appreciated. What we learned. What we’re wondering as we plan what’s next.
Learning together is how movements build power.
🔗 buttondown.com/scientistsin...
buttondown.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We just published our Fall 2025 Scientists In Solidarity Action Hour debrief 💛
What we appreciated. What we learned. What we’re wondering as we plan what’s next.
Learning together is how movements build power.
🔗 buttondown.com/scientistsin...
What we appreciated. What we learned. What we’re wondering as we plan what’s next.
Learning together is how movements build power.
🔗 buttondown.com/scientistsin...
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Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Unbelievable. This would be a terrible blow to American science, writ large. It would decimate not only climate research, but also the kind of weather, wildfire, and disaster research that has underpinned half a century of progress in prediction, early warning, and increased resilience.
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AGU has a Congressional email and call script up on NCAR:
Save NCAR from being dismantled today!
The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation.
agu.quorum.us
December 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
AGU has a Congressional email and call script up on NCAR:
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Each summer, I lead a week-long creative retreat for environmental researchers & academics on Catalina Island. We develop your most ambitious project ideas. It's truly life-changing.
Applications for the 2026 Storymakers fellowship are now open! Deadline is Feb 1. dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/enga...
Applications for the 2026 Storymakers fellowship are now open! Deadline is Feb 1. dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/enga...
Storymakers Program - Wrigley Institute for Environment and Sustainability
Creating a more sustainable and environmentally just future for our planet and all who live on it
dornsife.usc.edu
December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Each summer, I lead a week-long creative retreat for environmental researchers & academics on Catalina Island. We develop your most ambitious project ideas. It's truly life-changing.
Applications for the 2026 Storymakers fellowship are now open! Deadline is Feb 1. dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/enga...
Applications for the 2026 Storymakers fellowship are now open! Deadline is Feb 1. dornsife.usc.edu/wrigley/enga...
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UPDATE: the mini 'zine is now free for 12 hours (until 1:30am PST). Please spread the word, you never know who might need it. A toolkit for vicarious trauma (like witnessing violent news), mitigating life under surveillance, overwhelm fatigue, more.
Link to download: www.patreon.com/posts/digita...
Link to download: www.patreon.com/posts/digita...
Digital Revolutionary Mini Zine Vol. 2 | Threat Model
Get more from Threat Model on Patreon
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December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
UPDATE: the mini 'zine is now free for 12 hours (until 1:30am PST). Please spread the word, you never know who might need it. A toolkit for vicarious trauma (like witnessing violent news), mitigating life under surveillance, overwhelm fatigue, more.
Link to download: www.patreon.com/posts/digita...
Link to download: www.patreon.com/posts/digita...
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Our Michigan DPH organizing group is urging Gov Whitmer to join a multistate compact aimed at protecting public health and ensuring continued vaccine access.
Advocates, health care professionals urge Gov. Whitmer to protect public health, vaccine access
Michigan groups want Governor Whitmer to join with other states to offer a voice of authority different from the federal government, which they say is politicizing public health.
www.michiganpublic.org
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Our Michigan DPH organizing group is urging Gov Whitmer to join a multistate compact aimed at protecting public health and ensuring continued vaccine access.
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My position on taking action. And on the important space between everything and nothing.
December 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
My position on taking action. And on the important space between everything and nothing.
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Our last episode of the year is a conversation about what resisting ICE has looked like in Chicago, what we've learned, what it's cost, and where we go from here. I'm so grateful to Gabe Gonzalez, Rey Wences, and Jocelyn Walsh for this convo. This one is special to me. Audio + transcript:
How We’ve Resisted ICE: Street Lessons From Chicago
“I cannot imagine doing anything else in this moment,” says community defense organizer Gabe Gonzalez.
truthout.org
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our last episode of the year is a conversation about what resisting ICE has looked like in Chicago, what we've learned, what it's cost, and where we go from here. I'm so grateful to Gabe Gonzalez, Rey Wences, and Jocelyn Walsh for this convo. This one is special to me. Audio + transcript:
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Join us in December to continue to unpack the lessons from 2025 and chart the path to 2026 — a year that will define whether we can build...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I'm attending Working Families Party's event, “Working Families Party Mass Calls” - sign up now to join me! #willingtofight www.mobilize.us/hearamerica/...
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Words of encouragement from 3 years ago.
November 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Words of encouragement from 3 years ago.
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We're taking two actions tonight with Scientists in Solidarity—urging our state officials to arrest ICE agents who break state laws, and demanding the release of Leqaa Kordia. It only takes a minute, and every letter helps.
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
Tell Your Governor and Attorney General to Arrest ICE Agents Who Break State Laws
Federal agents are not above the law. When they break state laws, they can and should be held accountable, just like anyone else.
This principle was recently tested in California when reports surfa...
actionnetwork.org
December 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
We're taking two actions tonight with Scientists in Solidarity—urging our state officials to arrest ICE agents who break state laws, and demanding the release of Leqaa Kordia. It only takes a minute, and every letter helps.
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
secure.ngpvan.com/6U1ygBt6eUK-...
In these moments, I hope we reckon honestly with our current reality. I hope we make the choice to act, together and strategically. I hope we all find the deep reservoirs of love and courage we never knew we had.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Scientists in Solidarity Action Hour. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Scientists in Solidarity: Action Hour
Make meaning. Build power. Take action.
Feeling overwhelmed by the political attacks on science, education, and civil rights? You’re not alone—and you don’t ha...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
In these moments, I hope we reckon honestly with our current reality. I hope we make the choice to act, together and strategically. I hope we all find the deep reservoirs of love and courage we never knew we had.
@surj.org Lansing Home Depot boycott! ❄️
A blizzard couldn’t stop our tiny-but-mighty crew of 5—we talked with shoppers, got tons of honks, and kept the pressure on.
Best part? A burly dude bought us hot chocolates at Tim Hortons & joined our chapter. Solidarity is what we build ❤️
#weaintbuyingit
A blizzard couldn’t stop our tiny-but-mighty crew of 5—we talked with shoppers, got tons of honks, and kept the pressure on.
Best part? A burly dude bought us hot chocolates at Tim Hortons & joined our chapter. Solidarity is what we build ❤️
#weaintbuyingit
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@surj.org Lansing Home Depot boycott! ❄️
A blizzard couldn’t stop our tiny-but-mighty crew of 5—we talked with shoppers, got tons of honks, and kept the pressure on.
Best part? A burly dude bought us hot chocolates at Tim Hortons & joined our chapter. Solidarity is what we build ❤️
#weaintbuyingit
A blizzard couldn’t stop our tiny-but-mighty crew of 5—we talked with shoppers, got tons of honks, and kept the pressure on.
Best part? A burly dude bought us hot chocolates at Tim Hortons & joined our chapter. Solidarity is what we build ❤️
#weaintbuyingit
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, & chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/mAl236nU
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
app.sosha.ai
November 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, & chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/mAl236nU
“We're each of us alone, to be sure. What can you do but hold your hand out in the dark?”
― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wind's Twelve Quarters, Volume 1
― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wind's Twelve Quarters, Volume 1
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“We're each of us alone, to be sure. What can you do but hold your hand out in the dark?”
― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wind's Twelve Quarters, Volume 1
― Ursula K. Le Guin, The Wind's Twelve Quarters, Volume 1
Scientists are feeling the squeeze. A lot of orgs focus on asking elites for our privileges back.
We’re different: we build people power from the ground up—an easy on-ramp for scientists to learn + take collective action.
Join tonight’s Action Hour (Tues 11/25), 8pm ET:
bit.ly/3Xi0Hrx
We’re different: we build people power from the ground up—an easy on-ramp for scientists to learn + take collective action.
Join tonight’s Action Hour (Tues 11/25), 8pm ET:
bit.ly/3Xi0Hrx
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Scientists in Solidarity Action Hour. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Scientists in Solidarity: Action Hour
Make meaning. Build power. Take action.
Feeling overwhelmed by the political attacks on science, education, and civil rights? You’re not alone—and you don’t ha...
us02web.zoom.us
November 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Scientists are feeling the squeeze. A lot of orgs focus on asking elites for our privileges back.
We’re different: we build people power from the ground up—an easy on-ramp for scientists to learn + take collective action.
Join tonight’s Action Hour (Tues 11/25), 8pm ET:
bit.ly/3Xi0Hrx
We’re different: we build people power from the ground up—an easy on-ramp for scientists to learn + take collective action.
Join tonight’s Action Hour (Tues 11/25), 8pm ET:
bit.ly/3Xi0Hrx
I have good people 😊.
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I have good people 😊.
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Hey, did you know that zines are good? They are.
November 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Hey, did you know that zines are good? They are.
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Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.
The exit economy is here. Black Women are paying the highest price | Fortune
This isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. And it's not a recovery, it's a redistribution of opportunity.
fortune.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.