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Director of the Board of Higher Education and Workforce @nationalacademies.org | queer on all axises | can’t exist according to USG | nerd about most things | all words here mine | check out my team’s work: www.nas.edu/bhew
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I suppose I should put something out there so folk know who they’re following. I’ll drop links to some things I’m involved in the thread below, but fair warning, I don’t yet know what I’ll talk about here. Under consideration: HE policy, workforce/employment, trans rights, disabilities, sci pol…
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I feel that over the last two years I have personally experienced the way social pressures to make conditions better for minorities in STEM have evaporated and while it’s understandable that people are distracted, it’s not acceptable that people are using that as an excuse
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I feel that over the last two years I have personally experienced the way social pressures to make conditions better for minorities in STEM have evaporated and while it’s understandable that people are distracted, it’s not acceptable that people are using that as an excuse
I am once again sitting and asking: is my passport valid? Can I visit my family abroad? Can I travel abroad for work or pleasure? And return home? I have actively avoided international travel this year and it seems like I will continue to do so for a while yet.
Must-read report from @chrisgeidner.bsky.social on today’s SCOTUS order allowing the Trump administration to implement its anti-trans and anti-nonbinary passport policy.
Breaking: SCOTUS lets Trump administration implement anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy
The Democratic appointees, led by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented. The ruling, which applies during litigation, effectively reverses two lower court rulings.
www.lawdork.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I am once again sitting and asking: is my passport valid? Can I visit my family abroad? Can I travel abroad for work or pleasure? And return home? I have actively avoided international travel this year and it seems like I will continue to do so for a while yet.
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I repeat:
To my trans and nonbinary friends, I am so sorry that you have to deal with this hate. And I hope to see us reach the other side of it soon. And, we will reach the other side. This is horrifying, but it is ultimately the latest iteration of a time-worn tale. And their time always comes to an end.
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I repeat:
I deeply appreciate this post. But I must say, as a resident of DC: subway was a sandwich of convenience, not necessarily our best representation.
We’re used to not having representation, though…
We’re used to not having representation, though…
Warning to the feds: if Trump sends soldiers to NYC, we have very varied sandwich options at our disposal. You will encounter a fusillade of bahm mi, BEC, gyro, chop cheese, BLT, doubles, lox bagel, croque-madame, torta and döner.
Hell, half a Katz’s pastrami on rye could wipe out a couple of guys.
Hell, half a Katz’s pastrami on rye could wipe out a couple of guys.
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I deeply appreciate this post. But I must say, as a resident of DC: subway was a sandwich of convenience, not necessarily our best representation.
We’re used to not having representation, though…
We’re used to not having representation, though…
My shoulders have dropped a good two inches tonight.
Even though we’re not done, today is worth celebrating. Winning is worth celebrating. And taking time to celebrate is important.
Even though we’re not done, today is worth celebrating. Winning is worth celebrating. And taking time to celebrate is important.
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
My shoulders have dropped a good two inches tonight.
Even though we’re not done, today is worth celebrating. Winning is worth celebrating. And taking time to celebrate is important.
Even though we’re not done, today is worth celebrating. Winning is worth celebrating. And taking time to celebrate is important.
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From Evan: it's a huge night of hope for the trans community. The Republicans went all in on anti-trans ads in multiple races and so far there's no sign it got them anything.
Perhaps the page can be turned on blaming us for Harris' loss last year.
Perhaps the page can be turned on blaming us for Harris' loss last year.
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
From Evan: it's a huge night of hope for the trans community. The Republicans went all in on anti-trans ads in multiple races and so far there's no sign it got them anything.
Perhaps the page can be turned on blaming us for Harris' loss last year.
Perhaps the page can be turned on blaming us for Harris' loss last year.
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90 FUCKING PERCENT
i’d love for cis folks to remember what the nyt, atlantic, guardian, daily mail, times of london, ny post, cnn, wall street journal, & economist took from your transgender neighbors & loved ones before the next time you consider giving them money or listening to a word they say.
i’d love for cis folks to remember what the nyt, atlantic, guardian, daily mail, times of london, ny post, cnn, wall street journal, & economist took from your transgender neighbors & loved ones before the next time you consider giving them money or listening to a word they say.
It’s almost like when you don’t have a rabidly trans-hostile media ecosystem, people generally support human rights.
lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...
lens.monash.edu/@politics-so...
October 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
90 FUCKING PERCENT
i’d love for cis folks to remember what the nyt, atlantic, guardian, daily mail, times of london, ny post, cnn, wall street journal, & economist took from your transgender neighbors & loved ones before the next time you consider giving them money or listening to a word they say.
i’d love for cis folks to remember what the nyt, atlantic, guardian, daily mail, times of london, ny post, cnn, wall street journal, & economist took from your transgender neighbors & loved ones before the next time you consider giving them money or listening to a word they say.
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I believe this to my core. They're using trans people as a test case to dismantle individual rights in the US.
Trans rights are not the rights of a tiny minority, trans rights are everyone’s rights to self-determination, control of our bodies, and a society where opportunity and aesthetics are not restricted by sex assigned at birth
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
September 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I believe this to my core. They're using trans people as a test case to dismantle individual rights in the US.
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Trans rights are not the rights of a tiny minority, trans rights are everyone’s rights to self-determination, control of our bodies, and a society where opportunity and aesthetics are not restricted by sex assigned at birth
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
September 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Trans rights are not the rights of a tiny minority, trans rights are everyone’s rights to self-determination, control of our bodies, and a society where opportunity and aesthetics are not restricted by sex assigned at birth
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
You should support and defend trans people because trans people are people
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From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board: It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible https://theonion.com/it-is-journalism-s-sacred-duty-to-endanger-the-lives-of-1850126997/
September 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board: It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible https://theonion.com/it-is-journalism-s-sacred-duty-to-endanger-the-lives-of-1850126997/
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NEW: The anti-Trump protest happening right now on the streets of Washington DC is HUGE!
It looks like tens of thousands have joined.
This is the view from 16th Street - people stretching as far as the eye can see 👏
It looks like tens of thousands have joined.
This is the view from 16th Street - people stretching as far as the eye can see 👏
September 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
NEW: The anti-Trump protest happening right now on the streets of Washington DC is HUGE!
It looks like tens of thousands have joined.
This is the view from 16th Street - people stretching as far as the eye can see 👏
It looks like tens of thousands have joined.
This is the view from 16th Street - people stretching as far as the eye can see 👏
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The We Are All DC march to protest against Trump admin’s takeover of DC is currently heading toward the White House:
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The We Are All DC march to protest against Trump admin’s takeover of DC is currently heading toward the White House:
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
Via @benjalvarez1.bsky.social
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This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
September 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is what democracy looks like! A people united will never be defeated. We want federal forces out of DC NOW! #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC
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People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC
September 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC
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Today's #WeAreAllDC protest in downtown Washington, D.C. demanding an immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the District and an end to the federalization of the local police department.
September 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today's #WeAreAllDC protest in downtown Washington, D.C. demanding an immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the District and an end to the federalization of the local police department.
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Last night DC neighbors showed up at a police checkpoint at 14th & V ST. NW with handwritten signs warning drivers to avoid the block.
After realizing that the community was successfully diverting all traffic, agents packed up the checkpoint and left. #WeKeepUsSafe
After realizing that the community was successfully diverting all traffic, agents packed up the checkpoint and left. #WeKeepUsSafe
People cheer as some federal agents get in their cars and leave.
NY plates on their cars.
NY plates on their cars.
August 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Last night DC neighbors showed up at a police checkpoint at 14th & V ST. NW with handwritten signs warning drivers to avoid the block.
After realizing that the community was successfully diverting all traffic, agents packed up the checkpoint and left. #WeKeepUsSafe
After realizing that the community was successfully diverting all traffic, agents packed up the checkpoint and left. #WeKeepUsSafe
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Privileged to write this editorial with @gretchentg.bsky.social of @ucs.org in @science.org: "Scientists’ role in defending democracy." www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
August 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Privileged to write this editorial with @gretchentg.bsky.social of @ucs.org in @science.org: "Scientists’ role in defending democracy." www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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"If you are a woman, acquire your contraception and birth control needs before you set foot in the United States. It is effectively impossible and/or prohibitively expensive in many regions to access reproductive health care or even basic contraception."
Tips for Foreign Correspondents in an American Conflict Zone
1. The United States is considered an unstable region due to frequent authoritarian crackdowns, rising Christian fundamentalism, and active attacks...
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July 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"If you are a woman, acquire your contraception and birth control needs before you set foot in the United States. It is effectively impossible and/or prohibitively expensive in many regions to access reproductive health care or even basic contraception."
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Like, yes, this article is goofy as fuck, but the people who can’t afford to take “micro-retirements” (it’s just time off) end up burned out as fuck.
Productivity isn’t the end-all be-all but multiple studies show that US work culture doesn’t make us more productive. It just makes us more tired.
Productivity isn’t the end-all be-all but multiple studies show that US work culture doesn’t make us more productive. It just makes us more tired.
July 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Like, yes, this article is goofy as fuck, but the people who can’t afford to take “micro-retirements” (it’s just time off) end up burned out as fuck.
Productivity isn’t the end-all be-all but multiple studies show that US work culture doesn’t make us more productive. It just makes us more tired.
Productivity isn’t the end-all be-all but multiple studies show that US work culture doesn’t make us more productive. It just makes us more tired.
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In case you were wondering, the solution to all this is NOT more neoliberalism, abundance bros, mass incarceration, meeting Nazis in the middle, deporting people, coddling billionaires, or throwing trans people under the bus.
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
In case you were wondering, the solution to all this is NOT more neoliberalism, abundance bros, mass incarceration, meeting Nazis in the middle, deporting people, coddling billionaires, or throwing trans people under the bus.
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Every 4th of July, I take the time to read "What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July." Let us begin:
"I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us."
"I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us."
(1852) Frederick Douglass, "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July"
Explore the speech "What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July" delivered by Frederick Douglass in 1852, including full text and historical context.
www.blackpast.org
July 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Every 4th of July, I take the time to read "What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July." Let us begin:
"I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us."
"I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of this glorious anniversary! Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us."
It feels weird to have to say this, but in light of UPenn and other general trends and discourse:
Biology, gender, sex? They’re not dictated by executive order.
Biology, gender, sex? They’re not dictated by executive order.
July 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It feels weird to have to say this, but in light of UPenn and other general trends and discourse:
Biology, gender, sex? They’re not dictated by executive order.
Biology, gender, sex? They’re not dictated by executive order.
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Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
June 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
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Agree the road has not been easy. Grateful for my mentors, the food at events and my babysitting gigs that helped me afford my rent and food.
Too poor to science: How wealth determines who succeeds in STEM
From student to researcher, a career in science can come with a high price tag. This Perspective explores how persistent financial barriers limit who can succeed in science, revealing how wealth shape...
journals.plos.org
June 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Agree the road has not been easy. Grateful for my mentors, the food at events and my babysitting gigs that helped me afford my rent and food.