Shanondora Billiot
@drbilliot.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University Researcher of climate change and disaster impacts on Indigenous communities
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Susan Rizzio shared this.
March 27, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Why Social Security is in the worst crisis since its founding in 1935, and what you can do about it
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Why Social Security is in the worst crisis since its founding in 1935, and what you can do about it
Hint: Not because it's running out of money, nor fraud, nor administrative costs.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Why Social Security is in the worst crisis since its founding in 1935, and what you can do about it
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🚨 Tomorrow, in the Homelessness & Housing Committee, I’m leading the charge on a resolution to study social housing in Portland. As chair of the committee and co-sponsor of this bill (alongside @councilorgreen.bsky.social), I’m fighting for real housing solutions. 🏠
Why does this matter? A thread 🧵⬇️
Why does this matter? A thread 🧵⬇️
March 25, 2025 at 5:45 AM
🚨 Tomorrow, in the Homelessness & Housing Committee, I’m leading the charge on a resolution to study social housing in Portland. As chair of the committee and co-sponsor of this bill (alongside @councilorgreen.bsky.social), I’m fighting for real housing solutions. 🏠
Why does this matter? A thread 🧵⬇️
Why does this matter? A thread 🧵⬇️
How is this not predatory lending?!
March 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
How is this not predatory lending?!
It’s so nice when your elected official actually understands policy AND stands firm on their convictions.
Well done Captain Senator Kelly!
Well done Captain Senator Kelly!
If Republicans want a partisan power grab for Donald Trump and Elon Musk, they won’t be getting any help from me.
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
It’s so nice when your elected official actually understands policy AND stands firm on their convictions.
Well done Captain Senator Kelly!
Well done Captain Senator Kelly!
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Social Workers, it’s time to rise! Join us for the 2025 NASW-CA Policy Symposium on March 29 (Virtual) to explore policy, advocacy, & our role in change. $10 members | $15 non-members | 3 CEUs. Let’s unite & unlock the power of policy!
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#SocialWorkersRise #NASWCA
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#SocialWorkersRise #NASWCA
March 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Social Workers, it’s time to rise! Join us for the 2025 NASW-CA Policy Symposium on March 29 (Virtual) to explore policy, advocacy, & our role in change. $10 members | $15 non-members | 3 CEUs. Let’s unite & unlock the power of policy!
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#SocialWorkersRise #NASWCA
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#SocialWorkersRise #NASWCA
I really needed to hear this today.
March 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I really needed to hear this today.
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The stakes are just too high.
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The stakes are just too high.
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Meanwhile most Democrats said nothing as he said this. And I see you.
Al Green, Rashida Tlaib, Jasmine Crockett, Maxwell Frost...the ones who are protesting, I see you too. Thank you.
Al Green, Rashida Tlaib, Jasmine Crockett, Maxwell Frost...the ones who are protesting, I see you too. Thank you.
Trump just called for criminalizing transness and called transness "a big lie."
This is really bad.
This is really bad.
March 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Meanwhile most Democrats said nothing as he said this. And I see you.
Al Green, Rashida Tlaib, Jasmine Crockett, Maxwell Frost...the ones who are protesting, I see you too. Thank you.
Al Green, Rashida Tlaib, Jasmine Crockett, Maxwell Frost...the ones who are protesting, I see you too. Thank you.
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“I’ll see you and raise you one.”
BREAKING: Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that if cartels are deemed terrorist orgs, then the suppliers of weapons—over 74% of which come FROM the U.S.—should ALSO face accountability for enabling terrorism.
As a result, Mexico is expanding its lawsuit targeting U.S gun manufacturers. 🇲🇽
As a result, Mexico is expanding its lawsuit targeting U.S gun manufacturers. 🇲🇽
February 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“I’ll see you and raise you one.”
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I want to say again to academics who are interested in public writing. Look locally. Sure national outlets are good and I do that too, but this kind of visibility in your community can have a real impact.
February 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I want to say again to academics who are interested in public writing. Look locally. Sure national outlets are good and I do that too, but this kind of visibility in your community can have a real impact.
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The United States is reckoning with a mental health crisis. Yet ProPublica found that health insurers have created barriers for people trying to access this critical care at every step of the process.
🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.
🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.
February 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The United States is reckoning with a mental health crisis. Yet ProPublica found that health insurers have created barriers for people trying to access this critical care at every step of the process.
🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.
🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.
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#ICYMI: ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 Musk-affiliated staffers who are helping the world’s richest man dismantle or downsize federal agencies one by one.
The Staffers Helping Elon Musk Dismantle and Downsize the U.S. Government, One Agency at a Time
Musk and his lieutenants are reshaping the government and its mission with the blessing of President Trump. ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 staffers affiliated with the…
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February 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#ICYMI: ProPublica has confirmed the names and roles of more than 30 Musk-affiliated staffers who are helping the world’s richest man dismantle or downsize federal agencies one by one.
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The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
February 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
Macro practice leaders in action!
NASW’s advocacy is driven by our social work values. We work with lawmakers to enact sound policies but face challenges as they balance competing interests. Learn about our advocacy and how we mobilize member voices to overcome these challenges. https://buff.ly/3Q5CNMp
February 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Macro practice leaders in action!
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The Gulf of America and the ludicrous bid to acquire Greenland are big silly distractions that carry the news cycle while more sinister maneuvers play out. Eyes on the prize.
February 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The Gulf of America and the ludicrous bid to acquire Greenland are big silly distractions that carry the news cycle while more sinister maneuvers play out. Eyes on the prize.