B Jarosz
@datageekb.bsky.social
Data geek.
Here for demography, public health, social justice, evidence-based policymaking, and math jokes.
Here for demography, public health, social justice, evidence-based policymaking, and math jokes.
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I'm seeing it again, so I'm going to tap the (sociology) sign...
We are a social species.
The bulk of what we do is performative.
So that's a silly criticism of demonstrations.
(Also you have no idea who's also ferrying groceries to their immigrant neighbors, so maybe tone down the sanctimony.)
We are a social species.
The bulk of what we do is performative.
So that's a silly criticism of demonstrations.
(Also you have no idea who's also ferrying groceries to their immigrant neighbors, so maybe tone down the sanctimony.)
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Black veterans fought for freedom abroad and returned home to second class citizenship. Traveling while Black during Jim Crow was about survival, mobility, and dignity. The Green Book Project documents that story:
greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu
#GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky
greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu
#GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky
November 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Black veterans fought for freedom abroad and returned home to second class citizenship. Traveling while Black during Jim Crow was about survival, mobility, and dignity. The Green Book Project documents that story:
greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu
#GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky
greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu
#GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky
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New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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Silver lining is Mike Johnson has to come up with new reasons not to release the Epstein files
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Silver lining is Mike Johnson has to come up with new reasons not to release the Epstein files
So, this feels like a crucial piece of Senate calculus that I'm not seeing mentioned *anywhere*
Labor unions started putting pressure on to end the shutdown
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labor unions started putting pressure on to end the shutdown
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Largest federal employee union demands Congress end shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees' urged Congress to pass a clean short-term spending bill.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 AM
So, this feels like a crucial piece of Senate calculus that I'm not seeing mentioned *anywhere*
Labor unions started putting pressure on to end the shutdown
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labor unions started putting pressure on to end the shutdown
www.bbc.com/news/article...
NYT running unfounded headlines claiming women are bad for the workplace.
Economist running unfounded headlines claiming universal childcare is bad for kids.
We said Project Gilead was underway.
People called us hysterical.
Economist running unfounded headlines claiming universal childcare is bad for kids.
We said Project Gilead was underway.
People called us hysterical.
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
NYT running unfounded headlines claiming women are bad for the workplace.
Economist running unfounded headlines claiming universal childcare is bad for kids.
We said Project Gilead was underway.
People called us hysterical.
Economist running unfounded headlines claiming universal childcare is bad for kids.
We said Project Gilead was underway.
People called us hysterical.
I want to make a joke about the discovery of DNA, but someone will just steal it.
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I want to make a joke about the discovery of DNA, but someone will just steal it.
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Raise a glass for Rosalind Franklin tonight and honor her memory and scientific contributions
NYT obituary of Jim Watson.
A long and fairly balanced view of a complicated man who participated in one of the greatest discoveries in biology.
[Gift Link]
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/s...
A long and fairly balanced view of a complicated man who participated in one of the greatest discoveries in biology.
[Gift Link]
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/s...
James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Raise a glass for Rosalind Franklin tonight and honor her memory and scientific contributions
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Every month for the last 77 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated Americans' unemployment rate
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
Here's the planned BLS data release schedule for Nov 2025.
On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.
This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.
Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...
On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.
This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.
Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Every month for the last 77 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated Americans' unemployment rate
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
This streak dies tomorrow
Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months
This blind spot will remain forever
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Democrats have flipped 2 seats in the Mississippi senate, and in so doing they've broken the GOP's supermajority in the chamber.
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Democrats have flipped 2 seats in the Mississippi senate, and in so doing they've broken the GOP's supermajority in the chamber.
Flying home Friday should be fun...
www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Flying home Friday should be fun...
www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
San Diego Airport... end of an era
November 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
San Diego Airport... end of an era
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Curious about using census microdata in your research? 📊
Join us for a webinar on IPUMS International, the world’s leading repository of harmonized census data.
🗓️ 12 Nov 2025 | 🕒 15:15–16:30 UK | 💻 Zoom
Register: forms.gle/oqTDNU4Zpn2s...
Hosted by the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.
Join us for a webinar on IPUMS International, the world’s leading repository of harmonized census data.
🗓️ 12 Nov 2025 | 🕒 15:15–16:30 UK | 💻 Zoom
Register: forms.gle/oqTDNU4Zpn2s...
Hosted by the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.
Register for IPUMs International Online Session
Please use this form to register for the IPUMs International Session hosted by the Historical Economic Demography Group at LSE.
The session will be on Zoom from 15:15-16:30 UK Time on 12 November 202...
forms.gle
November 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Curious about using census microdata in your research? 📊
Join us for a webinar on IPUMS International, the world’s leading repository of harmonized census data.
🗓️ 12 Nov 2025 | 🕒 15:15–16:30 UK | 💻 Zoom
Register: forms.gle/oqTDNU4Zpn2s...
Hosted by the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.
Join us for a webinar on IPUMS International, the world’s leading repository of harmonized census data.
🗓️ 12 Nov 2025 | 🕒 15:15–16:30 UK | 💻 Zoom
Register: forms.gle/oqTDNU4Zpn2s...
Hosted by the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group.
I'm old enough to have seen Fivel in the theatre.
It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I'm old enough to have seen Fivel in the theatre.
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New study finds more generous state safety net policies w/ fewer administrative barriers are linked to better birth outcomes, esp for marginalized groups. Very relevant finding in current policy environment!
doi.org/10.1016/j.so... @gabeschwartz.bsky.social @npwf.bsky.social @donmoyn.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.so... @gabeschwartz.bsky.social @npwf.bsky.social @donmoyn.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
New study finds more generous state safety net policies w/ fewer administrative barriers are linked to better birth outcomes, esp for marginalized groups. Very relevant finding in current policy environment!
doi.org/10.1016/j.so... @gabeschwartz.bsky.social @npwf.bsky.social @donmoyn.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.so... @gabeschwartz.bsky.social @npwf.bsky.social @donmoyn.bsky.social
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My research team has published research showing that malnutrition and hunger in childhood are long-term risk factors for dementia decades later in life. Makes me think about the long-term health consequences of withholding SNAP benefits from families.
November 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
My research team has published research showing that malnutrition and hunger in childhood are long-term risk factors for dementia decades later in life. Makes me think about the long-term health consequences of withholding SNAP benefits from families.
The party of "destroy regulations" could, I dunno, maybe start with abolishing this nonsense.
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The party of "destroy regulations" could, I dunno, maybe start with abolishing this nonsense.
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If you're wondering how things have been going since the CDC shooting, someone bombed a friend's workplace at Harvard yesterday and, if you were going off the discourse on Bluesky, you would honestly never know it happened www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...
‘Intentional’ Explosion Took Place at Harvard Medical School, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you're wondering how things have been going since the CDC shooting, someone bombed a friend's workplace at Harvard yesterday and, if you were going off the discourse on Bluesky, you would honestly never know it happened www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/u...
The strategy: turn healthcare into The Hunger Games
Mike Johnson talks about the Republican "healthcare plan" like it's highly classified information: "We're not gonna be on a conference call explaining all our plans and strategies for healthcare reform, because they're leaked in real time."
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The strategy: turn healthcare into The Hunger Games
Regardless of which team you wanted to win (congrats/condolences), this world series was wild.
November 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Regardless of which team you wanted to win (congrats/condolences), this world series was wild.
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Traffic fatalities for kids rise on Halloween. Drive carefully.
Study of 42 years of Halloweens and 1 ,580,608 traffic crashes reveals relative risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on Halloween compared with control evenings. A typical Halloween results in 4 additional pedestrian deaths.
Study of 42 years of Halloweens and 1 ,580,608 traffic crashes reveals relative risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on Halloween compared with control evenings. A typical Halloween results in 4 additional pedestrian deaths.
Pedestrian Fatalities Associated With Halloween in the United States
This study examines 42 years of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data to establish whether Halloween is associated with an increased rate of pedestrian fatalities.
jamanetwork.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Traffic fatalities for kids rise on Halloween. Drive carefully.
Study of 42 years of Halloweens and 1 ,580,608 traffic crashes reveals relative risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on Halloween compared with control evenings. A typical Halloween results in 4 additional pedestrian deaths.
Study of 42 years of Halloweens and 1 ,580,608 traffic crashes reveals relative risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on Halloween compared with control evenings. A typical Halloween results in 4 additional pedestrian deaths.
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I keep seeing people say, oh, trans people must take a hit for the greater good and, first of all, no, you don't get to discard someone else's rights and second, we know from past experience that marginalized communities like theirs are merely the first to be targeted. They'll come for you next.
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I keep seeing people say, oh, trans people must take a hit for the greater good and, first of all, no, you don't get to discard someone else's rights and second, we know from past experience that marginalized communities like theirs are merely the first to be targeted. They'll come for you next.
Can someone do a welfare check on the CA Republican party?
This is the ad they're running.
I mean...
Do you think it's a cry for help?
This is the ad they're running.
I mean...
Do you think it's a cry for help?
October 31, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Can someone do a welfare check on the CA Republican party?
This is the ad they're running.
I mean...
Do you think it's a cry for help?
This is the ad they're running.
I mean...
Do you think it's a cry for help?
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“Using a consistent cause-of-death classification from 1890-1949, we show infectious diseases—particularly tuberculosis & respiratory infections—accounted for 60–70% of the 25-year gain in life expectancy at age 1, with mortality reductions among children & young adults driving most improvement”
<em>Population and Development Review</em> | Population Council Journal | Wiley Online Library
Over the past two centuries, European metropolises have transformed from urban graveyards to healthy cocoons. Despite its critical role in the history of longevity, this evolution remains underexplor...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“Using a consistent cause-of-death classification from 1890-1949, we show infectious diseases—particularly tuberculosis & respiratory infections—accounted for 60–70% of the 25-year gain in life expectancy at age 1, with mortality reductions among children & young adults driving most improvement”
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Today is day 30 of the government shutdown and day 41 since House Republicans last showed up for work.
There is no reason for Speaker Johnson to keep the House out of session. Congress must return to D.C. NOW and get back to work serving our constituents.
There is no reason for Speaker Johnson to keep the House out of session. Congress must return to D.C. NOW and get back to work serving our constituents.
October 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Today is day 30 of the government shutdown and day 41 since House Republicans last showed up for work.
There is no reason for Speaker Johnson to keep the House out of session. Congress must return to D.C. NOW and get back to work serving our constituents.
There is no reason for Speaker Johnson to keep the House out of session. Congress must return to D.C. NOW and get back to work serving our constituents.