Christina Bejarano
@cbejarano.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science
Reposted by Christina Bejarano
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
www.npr.org
April 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
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Texas has really become their central outpost.
A natalist conference featuring eugenicists and promoters of race science, apparently including the man behind a race-science influencer account, and the founder of a startup offering IQ screening for IVF embryos, will be held at a hotel and conference venue operated by UT Austin.
US natalist conference to host race-science promoters and eugenicists
Details emerge about Natal conference in Austin later this month, set to feature figures linked to far-right politics
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Texas has really become their central outpost.
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Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that President Donald Trump’s administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows.
Nearly 40 percent of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings
Data published on DOGE's "Wall of Receipts" shows more than one-third of the contract cancellations are expected to yield no savings.
buff.ly
February 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that President Donald Trump’s administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows.
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Some 21 million Americans don’t have ready access to a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers. And the SAVE Act would require these documents to register to vote.
SAVE Act Would Undermine Voter Registration for All Americans
Congress should reject this antidemocratic and ill-conceived bill.
www.brennancenter.org
February 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Some 21 million Americans don’t have ready access to a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers. And the SAVE Act would require these documents to register to vote.
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Politicians should not be preventing students from reading and learning.
What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground | ACLU
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how ha...
www.aclu.org
February 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Politicians should not be preventing students from reading and learning.
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Your ability to inform people about their legal rights is protected by the First Amendment. Full stop.
Know Your Rights | Talking to People About Their Rights | ACLU
You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights—even if they’re in trouble. You can also advocate for changes to laws...
www.aclu.org
February 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Your ability to inform people about their legal rights is protected by the First Amendment. Full stop.
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The 2024 election will mark the first since 2016 that women did not see a net gain in congressional representation. But that's not the whole story.
I wrote about it for @forbeswomen.
www.forbes.com/sites/kellyd...
I wrote about it for @forbeswomen.
www.forbes.com/sites/kellyd...
Election 2024 Brings No Increase In Women’s Congressional Representation
The 2024 election will mark the first since 2016 that women did not see a net gain in congressional representation.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:19 PM
The 2024 election will mark the first since 2016 that women did not see a net gain in congressional representation. But that's not the whole story.
I wrote about it for @forbeswomen.
www.forbes.com/sites/kellyd...
I wrote about it for @forbeswomen.
www.forbes.com/sites/kellyd...
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Rep. Delia Ramirez’s experiences with the nation’s broken immigration system will shape Democrats’ resistance to Trump's proposed policies.
Her spouse was undocumented when she entered Congress. Trump's mass deportation plans are personal.
Rep. Delia Ramirez’s experiences with the nation’s broken immigration system will shape Democrats’ resistance to Trump's proposed policies.
19thnews.org
November 25, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Rep. Delia Ramirez’s experiences with the nation’s broken immigration system will shape Democrats’ resistance to Trump's proposed policies.
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These women were motivated by the same issues that were important to the overall electorate but were more likely to name priorities like caregiving, aging in place and preserving Social Security as decisive factors.
Harris lost support from women overall — but not women over 65
Preserving Social Security and caregiving were decisive factors in their support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
19thnews.org
November 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM
These women were motivated by the same issues that were important to the overall electorate but were more likely to name priorities like caregiving, aging in place and preserving Social Security as decisive factors.
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Voting restrictions continue to create roadblocks for Native American participation in democracy. Congress should pass the Native American Voting Rights Act.
Study Finds Extensive Barriers Restrict Native Americans from Voting
Federal and state governments have a duty to give Native American voters equal access to the ballot.
www.brennancenter.org
November 19, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Voting restrictions continue to create roadblocks for Native American participation in democracy. Congress should pass the Native American Voting Rights Act.
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Apply now! Applications for the 2025 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute due Jan. 24th! The #RBSI is an intensive five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in political science! Learn more: politicalsciencenow.com/call-for-app...
Call for Applications Open: 2025 APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Program | Deadline: January 24, 2025 -
APSA is now accepting applications for the 2025 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute. The RBSI is an intensive five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in political science. The 2025 institute will be [...]
politicalsciencenow.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Apply now! Applications for the 2025 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute due Jan. 24th! The #RBSI is an intensive five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate juniors to the world of doctoral study in political science! Learn more: politicalsciencenow.com/call-for-app...