Veronica C
@veronicac.bsky.social
Dr. of Media Relations @University of Puget Sound | Sharing stories from the heart of Tacoma 🌲 | Passionate about education, gardening, and the Tacoma Tool Library 🔧 | TX ✈️ WA
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Who are the men President Trump sent to a notorious maximum-security prison in El Salvador using a wartime law dating to 1798? 60 Minutes found no criminal records for most of the men. Cecilia Vega reports, Sunday. 60Minutes.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Who are the men President Trump sent to a notorious maximum-security prison in El Salvador using a wartime law dating to 1798? 60 Minutes found no criminal records for most of the men. Cecilia Vega reports, Sunday. 60Minutes.com
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BREAKING: The National Education Association, backed by the ACLU, sues the Trump administration over its anti-diversity "Dear Colleague" letter issued Feb. 14.
Complaint: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Dear Colleague letter: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Complaint: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Dear Colleague letter: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
BREAKING: The National Education Association, backed by the ACLU, sues the Trump administration over its anti-diversity "Dear Colleague" letter issued Feb. 14.
Complaint: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Dear Colleague letter: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Complaint: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Dear Colleague letter: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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I’m running for Governor of New Mexico. In Congress and as Secretary of the Department of the Interior, I've fought for our state. Now, it's time to tackle our toughest challenges with the fierceness only New Mexicans know. Join me.
youtu.be/rYKORMUch5Y?...
youtu.be/rYKORMUch5Y?...
Are You Ready New Mexico
YouTube video by Deb Haaland
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February 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I’m running for Governor of New Mexico. In Congress and as Secretary of the Department of the Interior, I've fought for our state. Now, it's time to tackle our toughest challenges with the fierceness only New Mexicans know. Join me.
youtu.be/rYKORMUch5Y?...
youtu.be/rYKORMUch5Y?...
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We put all the federal lawsuits challenging President Trump's various Executive Orders here. We'll update as they come in.
www.courtwatch.news/p/lawsuits-r...
www.courtwatch.news/p/lawsuits-r...
All The Federal Lawsuits Related to Trump Admin Executive Orders
We put them all in one place.
www.courtwatch.news
January 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We put all the federal lawsuits challenging President Trump's various Executive Orders here. We'll update as they come in.
www.courtwatch.news/p/lawsuits-r...
www.courtwatch.news/p/lawsuits-r...
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This is good
People have gathered outside USAID HQ for press event with Democratic Congressmen Beyer, Raskin, Connolly and Olzewski and Senator Van Hollen where they're addressing the building's mysterious shutdown today in the midst of the Trump admin dismantling the agency.
(Photos shared with me)
(Photos shared with me)
February 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is good
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The story of my 3-year nightmare as a trans woman at a New York Times-owned company (CW: suicide, suicidal ideation, anti-trans hate):
www.carlyjdubois.com/new-york-tim...
www.carlyjdubois.com/new-york-tim...
The New York Times and The Athletic robbed me of my voice and my hope, and helped steal my life: A trans woman's nightmare | CarlyJDubois.com
This is the story of my three-year hell as a trans woman working for a NYT-owned company. I might be fired, but I can't stay silent anymore.
www.carlyjdubois.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The story of my 3-year nightmare as a trans woman at a New York Times-owned company (CW: suicide, suicidal ideation, anti-trans hate):
www.carlyjdubois.com/new-york-tim...
www.carlyjdubois.com/new-york-tim...
You're up, YMCA.
Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
January 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
You're up, YMCA.
"Falling enrollment, meanwhile, has been made worse by a decline in perception of the value of a college or university degree."
I'm so tired of hearing that college degrees aren't worth it. For me, it was the key to escaping a cycle of low-paying jobs and finally achieving financial stability.
I'm so tired of hearing that college degrees aren't worth it. For me, it was the key to escaping a cycle of low-paying jobs and finally achieving financial stability.
A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates
The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.
www.npr.org
January 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"Falling enrollment, meanwhile, has been made worse by a decline in perception of the value of a college or university degree."
I'm so tired of hearing that college degrees aren't worth it. For me, it was the key to escaping a cycle of low-paying jobs and finally achieving financial stability.
I'm so tired of hearing that college degrees aren't worth it. For me, it was the key to escaping a cycle of low-paying jobs and finally achieving financial stability.
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An underrated feeling is when you meet someone, and you realize you have a mutual friend, so you take a picture together and send it to that friend with no context. What a rush!
December 20, 2024 at 3:39 AM
An underrated feeling is when you meet someone, and you realize you have a mutual friend, so you take a picture together and send it to that friend with no context. What a rush!
University of Puget Sound Assoc. Prof. Andrew Monaco talks to @thenewstribune.bsky.social about the rising cost of living in Western Washington. Worth a read!
Why are gas, groceries, housing so expensive in Pierce County? Tacoma economist explains
“The more people you’ve got, and the more dollars there are here to be spent on things, there’s that upward pressure on the prices,” he said.
www.thenewstribune.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM
University of Puget Sound Assoc. Prof. Andrew Monaco talks to @thenewstribune.bsky.social about the rising cost of living in Western Washington. Worth a read!
Graduation day for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Academy! 🎓 Thankful to my boss and co-workers for supporting me during this 10-week program.
November 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Graduation day for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Academy! 🎓 Thankful to my boss and co-workers for supporting me during this 10-week program.
When I met Jael, a junior at the University of Puget Sound, and learned about her summer research project on #college readiness for Latinx students I knew others need to hear about it too. I was happy to be able to connect her with
the Interchangeable White Ladies podcast. Listen here:
the Interchangeable White Ladies podcast. Listen here:
Interchangable White Ladies Podcast — An Educated Guess
We're launching the Interchangeable White Ladies podcast a show where we
discuss education, culture, and local activism. We’re teachers so we have
an essential question--How can white women use th...
www.hopeteague.com
October 13, 2023 at 3:25 PM
When I met Jael, a junior at the University of Puget Sound, and learned about her summer research project on #college readiness for Latinx students I knew others need to hear about it too. I was happy to be able to connect her with
the Interchangeable White Ladies podcast. Listen here:
the Interchangeable White Ladies podcast. Listen here:
Meet Ann Holmes Redding, a distinguished scholar-practitioner at the University of Puget Sound on Oct. 19. Redding will present "What’s Jesus Got to Do With It?" Redding will explore the demise of cultural Christianity, followed by a Q&A session. Free admission!
Swope Endowed Lecture: What’s Jesus Got to Do With It? | University of Puget Sound
The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce the upcoming Swope Lecture featuring Ann Holmes Redding, a distinguished speaker and scholar-practitioner. Join us Oct. 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in Kil...
www.pugetsound.edu
October 10, 2023 at 5:29 PM
Meet Ann Holmes Redding, a distinguished scholar-practitioner at the University of Puget Sound on Oct. 19. Redding will present "What’s Jesus Got to Do With It?" Redding will explore the demise of cultural Christianity, followed by a Q&A session. Free admission!
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This is such a great piece by Matt Driscoll about the thriving literary scene in Tacoma, spearheaded by a host of institutions but especially Creative Colloquy.
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
October 10, 2023 at 5:11 PM
This is such a great piece by Matt Driscoll about the thriving literary scene in Tacoma, spearheaded by a host of institutions but especially Creative Colloquy.
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...
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People often ask me about how to write ALT text. It's GREAT that more people are becoming aware of the importance of this and want to do it right! My primary advice is to look for guidance directly from people with visual impairments - not random "social media gurus". www.perkins.org/resource/how...
How to Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the visually impaired – Perkins School for the Bl...
Making your website and social media accessible to people with blindness and low vision.
www.perkins.org
October 7, 2023 at 11:26 PM
People often ask me about how to write ALT text. It's GREAT that more people are becoming aware of the importance of this and want to do it right! My primary advice is to look for guidance directly from people with visual impairments - not random "social media gurus". www.perkins.org/resource/how...
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Breaking: The Marion, Kansas police chief has finally resigned more than seven weeks after unlawful newspaper raid.
marionrecord.com/direct/embat...?
marionrecord.com/direct/embat...?
October 3, 2023 at 1:09 AM
Breaking: The Marion, Kansas police chief has finally resigned more than seven weeks after unlawful newspaper raid.
marionrecord.com/direct/embat...?
marionrecord.com/direct/embat...?
Poet and essayist Ross Gay will be the featured speaker of the Fall 2023 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts on Monday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in Tacoma. The public is invited to attend this free event!
An Evening With Acclaimed Poet and Essayist Ross Gay | University of Puget Sound
The University of Puget Sound welcomes the public to an enchanting evening with Ross Gay, an expert in appreciating life's small delights, the featured speaker of the Fall 2023 Susan Resneck Pierce Le...
www.pugetsound.edu
October 2, 2023 at 11:07 PM
Poet and essayist Ross Gay will be the featured speaker of the Fall 2023 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts on Monday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. in Tacoma. The public is invited to attend this free event!
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If you live in the Puget Sound region and you've never seen orcas before, well, you need to do it! And if you can't see them in person, enjoy these shots I got in Tacoma over the weekend.
September 18, 2023 at 11:34 PM
If you live in the Puget Sound region and you've never seen orcas before, well, you need to do it! And if you can't see them in person, enjoy these shots I got in Tacoma over the weekend.