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Alison Dover

@alisondover.bsky.social

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Professor of education, activist and mama, not necessarily in that order. Views are my own. For more of my story, check out http://www.bravingup.com

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Rachel Maddow

@maddow.bsky.social

This is a great piece.

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Feb 10

Yes. “People are doing things. You will meet them when YOU start doing things.”

Lots of information and resources in this one.

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Democracy is Crumbling. Is Anybody Doing Anything?

Yes. And You Can Too.

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February 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM

Alison Dover

@alisondover.bsky.social

We can't do it all. But we can all do something. Where are you putting your energy today? (Image from wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-t... )

February 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM

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Alt CDC (they/them)

@altcdc.altgov.info

The entire archive of CDC datasets can be found here.

HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻

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February 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM

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Gabriel Gutiérrez

@maestrogtz.bsky.social

Do not obey in advance!

AAUP @aaup.org · Jan 23

As the Trump administration & many state governments appear poised to accelerate attacks on higher education as a public good, the AAUP urges colleges & universities to resist the coming onslaught of political interference & defend the core values of higher education.
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Against Anticipatory Obedience

While administrators and faculty members may have to comply with legislation and court orders, even where these run counter to our values and to professional and constitutional principles, we are free...

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January 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM