Rolando Garcia
@rlnsanz.github.io
academic in tech, Arizona State 🔱🏜️
UC Berkeley EECS PhD (go bears 🐻)
Chicano 🇺🇸🇲🇽 boy dad 🚂 yogi 🍃
Views my own, unless in SQL
https://rlnsanz.github.io
UC Berkeley EECS PhD (go bears 🐻)
Chicano 🇺🇸🇲🇽 boy dad 🚂 yogi 🍃
Views my own, unless in SQL
https://rlnsanz.github.io
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Excited to introducd the SQaLe dataset for text-to-SQL training/tuning at scale. SQaLe is the first large-scale text-to-SQL dataset grounded in real schemas and covers a broad range of realistic queries (eg # joins, operations).
SQaLe provides 517K high-quality question/schema/query triples 🤩.
SQaLe provides 517K high-quality question/schema/query triples 🤩.
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Excited to introducd the SQaLe dataset for text-to-SQL training/tuning at scale. SQaLe is the first large-scale text-to-SQL dataset grounded in real schemas and covers a broad range of realistic queries (eg # joins, operations).
SQaLe provides 517K high-quality question/schema/query triples 🤩.
SQaLe provides 517K high-quality question/schema/query triples 🤩.
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It’s just plain stupid to encourage our most experienced controllers to quit, given the job’s rigorous training requirements and the shortage of controllers.
We should be trying to retain our most experienced controllers, not slandering them and pushing them to leave their careers early.
We should be trying to retain our most experienced controllers, not slandering them and pushing them to leave their careers early.
JUST IN: With air traffic control system that was straining before the shutdown, Trump urges any controllers who sicked out to quit, perhaps ahead of the upcoming holidays
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It’s just plain stupid to encourage our most experienced controllers to quit, given the job’s rigorous training requirements and the shortage of controllers.
We should be trying to retain our most experienced controllers, not slandering them and pushing them to leave their careers early.
We should be trying to retain our most experienced controllers, not slandering them and pushing them to leave their careers early.
Swear her in!
It’s time for Speaker Johnson to cut the ridiculous excuses and do his job. Adelita Grijalva won an election more than 6 weeks ago, and she still hasn’t been sworn in to represent more than 800,000 Arizonans. Read her op-ed:
I was elected 6 weeks ago. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me in.
Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me into office, an unprecedented and starkly undemocratic position that sets a very dangerous precedent.
www.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Swear her in!
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We were in Tuba City over the weekend supporting the Best Friends Animal Society during their animal care event. A great turnout and a wonderful reminder that our pets are our best friends! 🐶🐱 #BestFriendsAnimalSociety #TubaCity #AnimalCare
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We were in Tuba City over the weekend supporting the Best Friends Animal Society during their animal care event. A great turnout and a wonderful reminder that our pets are our best friends! 🐶🐱 #BestFriendsAnimalSociety #TubaCity #AnimalCare
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One more step backward, one more reminder that progress in academia is never linear. But take heart, familia. Nos quisieron enterrar, pero no sabían que éramos semillas.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
UC to Stop Funding Systemwide Postdoc Program
Established in 1984 to encourage women and minority Ph.D.s to pursue academia, the program has attracted right-wing criticism for prioritizing diverse candidates.
www.insidehighered.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
One more step backward, one more reminder that progress in academia is never linear. But take heart, familia. Nos quisieron enterrar, pero no sabían que éramos semillas.
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...
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Immigration judges with prior immigrant defense work make up the largest share of those fired by the Trump admin. NPR identified 70 fired immigration judges. The changes have at least shifted perception of fairness in these courts
My latest investigation: www.npr.org/2025/11/06/g...
My latest investigation: www.npr.org/2025/11/06/g...
The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds
NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Immigration judges with prior immigrant defense work make up the largest share of those fired by the Trump admin. NPR identified 70 fired immigration judges. The changes have at least shifted perception of fairness in these courts
My latest investigation: www.npr.org/2025/11/06/g...
My latest investigation: www.npr.org/2025/11/06/g...
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and I’m honored to represent a state with such a rich history influenced by indigenous communities. Arizona’s 22 federally-recognized tribes each bring unique contributions to our culture, and our state wouldn’t be the same without them.
November 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, and I’m honored to represent a state with such a rich history influenced by indigenous communities. Arizona’s 22 federally-recognized tribes each bring unique contributions to our culture, and our state wouldn’t be the same without them.
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At what point does US air travel shut down? Newark was closed for a chunk of time yesterday because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, thanks to the government shutdown.
Probably not a good time to be flying.
Probably not a good time to be flying.
Air Traffic Controllers Are Working Unpaid Due to Shutdown — TIME
Thousands of flights traveling within the U.S. are suffering delays each day as a result of staff shortages.
apple.news
October 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
At what point does US air travel shut down? Newark was closed for a chunk of time yesterday because of a shortage of air traffic controllers, thanks to the government shutdown.
Probably not a good time to be flying.
Probably not a good time to be flying.
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“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.
#RIP 🎨
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Harvard is not the first university to cut PhD slots: many universities cut graduate programs last year (Boston University cut several PhD programs in November 2024)
Then things got much worse last spring. This is going to be a brutal year for graduate programs www.boston.com/news/local-n....
Then things got much worse last spring. This is going to be a brutal year for graduate programs www.boston.com/news/local-n....
October 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Harvard is not the first university to cut PhD slots: many universities cut graduate programs last year (Boston University cut several PhD programs in November 2024)
Then things got much worse last spring. This is going to be a brutal year for graduate programs www.boston.com/news/local-n....
Then things got much worse last spring. This is going to be a brutal year for graduate programs www.boston.com/news/local-n....
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The Trump shutdown is now reaching our federal courts.
Public defenders could see larger caseloads.
Challenges to Trump’s lawlessness could be delayed.
Access to a fair trial could be hindered.
Justice could be delayed—or even denied.
Public defenders could see larger caseloads.
Challenges to Trump’s lawlessness could be delayed.
Access to a fair trial could be hindered.
Justice could be delayed—or even denied.
October 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Trump shutdown is now reaching our federal courts.
Public defenders could see larger caseloads.
Challenges to Trump’s lawlessness could be delayed.
Access to a fair trial could be hindered.
Justice could be delayed—or even denied.
Public defenders could see larger caseloads.
Challenges to Trump’s lawlessness could be delayed.
Access to a fair trial could be hindered.
Justice could be delayed—or even denied.
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Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
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BREAKING: Major setback for Trump National Guard moves as 7th Circuit declines to disturb block on deployment in Illinois. Judges Rovner, Hamilton, St. Eve (GHWBush/Obama/Trump) see no rebellion permitting use of Guard by prez. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
BREAKING: Major setback for Trump National Guard moves as 7th Circuit declines to disturb block on deployment in Illinois. Judges Rovner, Hamilton, St. Eve (GHWBush/Obama/Trump) see no rebellion permitting use of Guard by prez. Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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I’m the former President of the Navajo Nation running to be the first Native American from Arizona to serve in Congress.
Let’s uplift Native voices and bring them to D.C. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/nez-f...
Let’s uplift Native voices and bring them to D.C. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/nez-f...
October 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I’m the former President of the Navajo Nation running to be the first Native American from Arizona to serve in Congress.
Let’s uplift Native voices and bring them to D.C. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/nez-f...
Let’s uplift Native voices and bring them to D.C. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/nez-f...
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"Hundreds of Catholic priests, nuns and lay people led a march from a Catholic church in Maywood to the ICE detention center in Broadview..."
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
Faith leaders blocked from sharing Communion with detainees at Broadview ICE center
A large group of Chicago area Catholics marched to the ICE detention center in Broadview Saturday, hoping to share Communion with detainees.
www.fox32chicago.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Hundreds of Catholic priests, nuns and lay people led a march from a Catholic church in Maywood to the ICE detention center in Broadview..."
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...
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Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
www.nokings.org
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Hey! ASU people! If you are in the Tempe area, I'll be speaking at Arizona State University on November 6. Come by, get your book signed and get a selfie.
asuevents.asu.edu/event/2025-b...
asuevents.asu.edu/event/2025-b...
2025 Bolmarcich Memorial Lecture: Eric Garcia | ASU Events
Eric Garcia is the 2025 speaker for the Lawrence J. and Virginia Devlin Bolmarcich Memorial Lecture Series. He is an internationally recognized journalist that speaks on issues of accessibility for au...
asuevents.asu.edu
October 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Hey! ASU people! If you are in the Tempe area, I'll be speaking at Arizona State University on November 6. Come by, get your book signed and get a selfie.
asuevents.asu.edu/event/2025-b...
asuevents.asu.edu/event/2025-b...
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Breaking: MIT just became the first university to reject an agreement that would trade support for the Trump admin's higher education agenda in exchange for favorable treatment.
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Breaking: MIT just became the first university to reject an agreement that would trade support for the Trump admin's higher education agenda in exchange for favorable treatment.
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
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NEW: The government shutdown is pushing air safety workers to the limit.
“One person can only answer, troubleshoot, and resolve so many problems at once,” an FAA employee tells @aarianmarshall.bsky.social:
“One person can only answer, troubleshoot, and resolve so many problems at once,” an FAA employee tells @aarianmarshall.bsky.social:
The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit
Federal employees say that flying is still safe despite the strain on air traffic controllers. But expect even more airport delays ahead.
www.wired.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NEW: The government shutdown is pushing air safety workers to the limit.
“One person can only answer, troubleshoot, and resolve so many problems at once,” an FAA employee tells @aarianmarshall.bsky.social:
“One person can only answer, troubleshoot, and resolve so many problems at once,” an FAA employee tells @aarianmarshall.bsky.social:
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"A Chicago Heights Catholic priest began a 50-day pilgrimage in support of immigrant children, from Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Dolton, IL to New York ...
'This is not only a physical act of endurance, but a spiritual act of solidarity, a prayer in motion'..."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/c...
'This is not only a physical act of endurance, but a spiritual act of solidarity, a prayer in motion'..."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/c...
Chicago Heights priest begins walk for immigrant children from Pope Leo’s childhood home in Dolton
Gary Graf, a Chicago Heights Catholic priest, began a 50-day justice walk from Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Dolton to New York.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"A Chicago Heights Catholic priest began a 50-day pilgrimage in support of immigrant children, from Pope Leo’s boyhood home in Dolton, IL to New York ...
'This is not only a physical act of endurance, but a spiritual act of solidarity, a prayer in motion'..."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/c...
'This is not only a physical act of endurance, but a spiritual act of solidarity, a prayer in motion'..."
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/06/c...
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yet the airport is still operating. i did not know you could…do that.
California's governor says Hollywood-Burbank airport has no air traffic controllers this evening due to the federal government shutdown. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/ne...
Hollywood Burbank Airport without air traffic controllers Monday night due to staffing shortages
The Hollywood Burbank Airport will be operating without air traffic controllers on Monday night, which could create considerable delays for travelers.
www.cbsnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
yet the airport is still operating. i did not know you could…do that.
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The number of international students arriving in the US in Augugst fell 19% this year compared with last year, the largest decline on record outside the pandemic
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Nearly 20 Percent Fewer International Students Traveled to the U.S. in August
The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.
www.nytimes.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The number of international students arriving in the US in Augugst fell 19% this year compared with last year, the largest decline on record outside the pandemic
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...