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Amber
@dr-fun-sponge.bsky.social
Author and political science professor focusing on law, policy, and research methods. Check out my podcasts: Birthzillas and The Civic Flame! https://linktr.ee/ambervayo
The FEMA trainings removed the IS:368.A: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations. The Eugenics Administration in action.

#FEMA #TheyReallyDoHateUS #TheyHateYouToo #MPH #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityJusticeIsPublicHealth #PublicHealth
December 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Me and my favorite hat wishing everyone good luck at the end of the semester. #endofsemester #exams #goodluckoutthere
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
More icy goodness. #icy #pictures #winter
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Joy comes in the morning. Or at least a cool sunrise does. #winterishere #sunshine #icytrees #wednesday

I hope everyone has a cozy day.
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This week we go back to our episode on #botfarms and take a look at the not so stunning announcement that a lot of right-wing Twitter was bots. Check out the Civic Flame's Campfire series on rage farming and get ready for this week's "It's not the Rapture."

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November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The CDC changed the vaccines page again.

I wish more people were more outraged that this careless “move fast and break things” type government is destroying fields and institutions that took decades to build.

#cdc #vaccines #vaccinesdonotcauseautism #rfkisunqualified #fraud #hack
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Wearing my second most ridiculous #hat and reminding people that since the #governmentshutdown is over, now would be a great time to check out my #podcast The Civic Flame as we finish Article 1, the powers of Congress. #congress #civiceducation #constitution podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Check out this week's episode on what Congress can't do!

#CivicEducation #TheCivicFlame #Congress #habeascorpus

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November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Punky learned how to turn on the heating pad. She hides it under the table, turns it on, and sits on it. 😂 #cat
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Looking for chapters and abstracts!

#CallForChapters
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Me: What should my pick six (books) be?

Students: Do you have any books to explain why everyone’s broke?

Me: ta-da

#books #bookshelflife #bookrecommendations #politicaleconomy
November 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
What are Congress’ powers under the Constitution? Check out this week’s episode of The Civic Flame on Article 1, Sections 7 and 8. #civiceducation #thecivicflame #podcast #congress #constitution open.spotify.com/episode/2ScG...
October 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In case you missed it, this week's #episode of the Civic Flame covers Article 1, Sections 4-6 of the US Constitution. Want to know more about the legislative issues in Congress? Grab a seat by the fire.

#constitution #congress #civiceducation #legislature

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October 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I’m sorry. It’s a blessing and a curse. Here is an emotional support ridiculous cat.
October 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Editing the manuscript and reading these to remember my why. #reading #rememberyourwhy #writing #birthzillas
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
When your in-laws are New England farmers… I guess I’ll be making pumpkin related meals this week. (Apple for size comparison!)

On the #recipe list: pumpkin risotto, pumpkin pie, pumpkin scones.

Things I might try to make up: pumpkin tacos? Pumpkin ice cream?

#pumpkin #fallvibes #fallrecipes
October 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
What's up with the Senate? Check out this week's episode of the Civic Flame to learn about Article 1, Section 3 and some key differences between the Senate and the House! #Congress #senate #governmentshutdown #thecivicflame #podcast #newepisode #civiceducation open.spotify.com/episode/7ESN...
October 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Have you seen this week's episode of The Civic Flame? Check out what the Constitution says about the Senate as we get ready for next week's conversations about elections!

#Podcast #TheSenate #Government #TheCivicFlame #Constitution #CivicEducation #LegalEducation

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October 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
My #nonfiction #book recommendations for the month. As the weather warms up, I wanted to send you my "smart with heart" collection. Some great stuff her for a variety of readers. #booktok #bookrecommendations
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A lesson my poor #researchmethods class learned this week. #teacherlife #politicalscience #mathisnottheenemy (or is it?!)

Thanks to creator of this image Andrea J. Philips on Twitter. @andreajphillips.bsky.social (<--I hope you're the right gal, and if not, I apologize!)
October 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It's okay to step away. But here's some cake to help you feel better (I stress eat...and need stretchier pants every news cycle).
October 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
October 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM