Ha-Hoa ☀️
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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE 🥹 Presenting the book cover of “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy,” written by myself and illustrated by my friend Lorraine Nam. Published by Random House Children’s Books 🐧💚
Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨
Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨
June 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE 🥹 Presenting the book cover of “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy,” written by myself and illustrated by my friend Lorraine Nam. Published by Random House Children’s Books 🐧💚
Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨
Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨
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Latest image of the Sun taken today by NASA 🌞
June 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Latest image of the Sun taken today by NASA 🌞
Just two of the replies that I got from local astronomers who lead clubs in the area when I ask for an admittedly very last-minute request. I had a few lovely replies and even an offer for phone support!
Anyway, I set it up myself. #heliophysics
Anyway, I set it up myself. #heliophysics
June 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Just two of the replies that I got from local astronomers who lead clubs in the area when I ask for an admittedly very last-minute request. I had a few lovely replies and even an offer for phone support!
Anyway, I set it up myself. #heliophysics
Anyway, I set it up myself. #heliophysics
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"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging."
Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.
I wrote about my decision in TIME.
time.com/7285045/resi...
Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.
I wrote about my decision in TIME.
time.com/7285045/resi...
Why I’m Resigning from the NSF and Library of Congress
I cannot participate in systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging.
time.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
"For me, the answer now lies in refusal, the withdrawal of participation from systems that require dishonesty as the price of belonging."
Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.
I wrote about my decision in TIME.
time.com/7285045/resi...
Today I am resigning from the National Science Board and the Library of Congress Scholars Council.
I wrote about my decision in TIME.
time.com/7285045/resi...
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On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
April 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
me eagerly scrolling through my newsfeed this morning
This is Ripley. He was nervous about taking the stairs. May have panicked a bit. 12/10
April 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
me eagerly scrolling through my newsfeed this morning
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Judge Jackson's order:
* forbids CFPB data destruction.
* reinstates probationary workers.
* blocks firings, except for cause.
* reopens in-person or virtual offices.
* restores the consumer complaint call center/website/database
And more storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
* forbids CFPB data destruction.
* reinstates probationary workers.
* blocks firings, except for cause.
* reopens in-person or virtual offices.
* restores the consumer complaint call center/website/database
And more storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Judge Jackson's order:
* forbids CFPB data destruction.
* reinstates probationary workers.
* blocks firings, except for cause.
* reopens in-person or virtual offices.
* restores the consumer complaint call center/website/database
And more storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
* forbids CFPB data destruction.
* reinstates probationary workers.
* blocks firings, except for cause.
* reopens in-person or virtual offices.
* restores the consumer complaint call center/website/database
And more storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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We've heard concerning things about the Social Security Administration lately, so I decided to check for myself.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
March 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We've heard concerning things about the Social Security Administration lately, so I decided to check for myself.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
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Concerned about DOGE stealing your personal information? File a FOIA request to find out what they've done with your data.
To do that, here's a letter you can fill out, sign, and send. Courtesy of Congressman Jamie Raskin.
s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ak-raskin/im...
To do that, here's a letter you can fill out, sign, and send. Courtesy of Congressman Jamie Raskin.
s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ak-raskin/im...
March 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Concerned about DOGE stealing your personal information? File a FOIA request to find out what they've done with your data.
To do that, here's a letter you can fill out, sign, and send. Courtesy of Congressman Jamie Raskin.
s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ak-raskin/im...
To do that, here's a letter you can fill out, sign, and send. Courtesy of Congressman Jamie Raskin.
s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ak-raskin/im...
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The Army just deleted without explanation its page about the 442nd “GO FOR BROKE” infantry regiment—the Japanese American WW2 unit that is the most decorated in US military history.
Archive is here:
web.archive.org/web/20250304...
Page was here:
www.army.mil/asianpacific...
Disgusting.
Archive is here:
web.archive.org/web/20250304...
Page was here:
www.army.mil/asianpacific...
Disgusting.
Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders | The United States Army
U.S. Army Heritage Asian American & Pacific Islander Microsite | The United States Army
web.archive.org
March 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Army just deleted without explanation its page about the 442nd “GO FOR BROKE” infantry regiment—the Japanese American WW2 unit that is the most decorated in US military history.
Archive is here:
web.archive.org/web/20250304...
Page was here:
www.army.mil/asianpacific...
Disgusting.
Archive is here:
web.archive.org/web/20250304...
Page was here:
www.army.mil/asianpacific...
Disgusting.
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21 DOGE staffers resign rather than help use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services," according to a resignation letter obtained by the AP.
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
21 federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE slash size of government
Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle ...
apnews.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
21 DOGE staffers resign rather than help use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services," according to a resignation letter obtained by the AP.
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
Musk has largely tried to keep technical talent at DOGE, mostly laying off designers & product managers.
apnews.com/article/doge...
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Hear me out —
If parents call colleges freaked about their FAFSA data being leaked, schools may have to issue statements — which would reach a whole lot more families about how warped this is.
Organizing isn’t always calling electeds. Sometimes it’s just calling people with a bigger megaphone.
If parents call colleges freaked about their FAFSA data being leaked, schools may have to issue statements — which would reach a whole lot more families about how warped this is.
Organizing isn’t always calling electeds. Sometimes it’s just calling people with a bigger megaphone.
Musk staff have access to student aid data now.
February 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Hear me out —
If parents call colleges freaked about their FAFSA data being leaked, schools may have to issue statements — which would reach a whole lot more families about how warped this is.
Organizing isn’t always calling electeds. Sometimes it’s just calling people with a bigger megaphone.
If parents call colleges freaked about their FAFSA data being leaked, schools may have to issue statements — which would reach a whole lot more families about how warped this is.
Organizing isn’t always calling electeds. Sometimes it’s just calling people with a bigger megaphone.
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Some good news this week.
The very popular E-Bike Incentive Program has reopened for applications. This year the program will open to Preferred and Standard applicants. For details and registration, see @ddotdc.bsky.social link below:
ddot.dc.gov/page/distric...
The very popular E-Bike Incentive Program has reopened for applications. This year the program will open to Preferred and Standard applicants. For details and registration, see @ddotdc.bsky.social link below:
ddot.dc.gov/page/distric...
District E-Bike Incentive Program
Overview The District E-Bike Incentive Program (Program) within the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) helps residents buy electric bicycles (e-bikes) and supports bicycle businesses in the ...
ddot.dc.gov
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Some good news this week.
The very popular E-Bike Incentive Program has reopened for applications. This year the program will open to Preferred and Standard applicants. For details and registration, see @ddotdc.bsky.social link below:
ddot.dc.gov/page/distric...
The very popular E-Bike Incentive Program has reopened for applications. This year the program will open to Preferred and Standard applicants. For details and registration, see @ddotdc.bsky.social link below:
ddot.dc.gov/page/distric...
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People in and around USAID, State Department, and other agencies — I'm hearing about a lotta stuff. I'd like to hear more about it from you.
Please feel welcome to reach out via Signal premthakker.35
Your anonymity will be protected.
And friends, please boost this so others can find it too.
Please feel welcome to reach out via Signal premthakker.35
Your anonymity will be protected.
And friends, please boost this so others can find it too.
February 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
People in and around USAID, State Department, and other agencies — I'm hearing about a lotta stuff. I'd like to hear more about it from you.
Please feel welcome to reach out via Signal premthakker.35
Your anonymity will be protected.
And friends, please boost this so others can find it too.
Please feel welcome to reach out via Signal premthakker.35
Your anonymity will be protected.
And friends, please boost this so others can find it too.
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Multiple government employees have confirmed to me they received notice that many federal government websites will be taken down if they have not removed any mentions of DEI and/or haven't complied with the DEI Executive Order by 5pm today. People are being advised to download archives.
January 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Multiple government employees have confirmed to me they received notice that many federal government websites will be taken down if they have not removed any mentions of DEI and/or haven't complied with the DEI Executive Order by 5pm today. People are being advised to download archives.
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I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
January 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
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Do not, I repeat, DO NOT CRASH OUT.
Folks are relying on you to be overstimulated, overwhelmed, & overcome so you won't resist.
Take breaks,
Take a breath,
Be intentional with how you spend your time.
Be effective with how you spend your energy.
Support each other
Rest, live, & fight another day.
Folks are relying on you to be overstimulated, overwhelmed, & overcome so you won't resist.
Take breaks,
Take a breath,
Be intentional with how you spend your time.
Be effective with how you spend your energy.
Support each other
Rest, live, & fight another day.
January 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT CRASH OUT.
Folks are relying on you to be overstimulated, overwhelmed, & overcome so you won't resist.
Take breaks,
Take a breath,
Be intentional with how you spend your time.
Be effective with how you spend your energy.
Support each other
Rest, live, & fight another day.
Folks are relying on you to be overstimulated, overwhelmed, & overcome so you won't resist.
Take breaks,
Take a breath,
Be intentional with how you spend your time.
Be effective with how you spend your energy.
Support each other
Rest, live, & fight another day.
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‘Climate makes health disparities.’ As wildfire smoke blankets the air, Black communities face rising asthma cases, disrupted jobs, and mental health challenges
capitalbnews.org/vulnerable-w...
capitalbnews.org/vulnerable-w...
January 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
‘Climate makes health disparities.’ As wildfire smoke blankets the air, Black communities face rising asthma cases, disrupted jobs, and mental health challenges
capitalbnews.org/vulnerable-w...
capitalbnews.org/vulnerable-w...
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These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
In California, Incarcerated Teenagers Help Fight Wildfires
"You’re put in danger every time you’re on the fire line.”
www.teenvogue.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
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“In order to shoot off one email per week for a year, ChatGPT would use up 27 liters of water, or about one-and-a-half jugs… that means if one in 10 U.S. residents—16 million people—asked ChatGPT to write an email a week, it’d cost more than 435 million liters of water.”
AI doesn’t just require tons of electric power. It also guzzles enormous sums of water.
It also guzzles enormous sums of water.
fortune.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“In order to shoot off one email per week for a year, ChatGPT would use up 27 liters of water, or about one-and-a-half jugs… that means if one in 10 U.S. residents—16 million people—asked ChatGPT to write an email a week, it’d cost more than 435 million liters of water.”
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It is essential for DC to have a vibrant and independent local news scene.
If you want to see an alternative, community-minded local outlet —not subject to the whims of public funding or billionaire owners— it’s time to pitch in a few dollars.
Start the year off right:
51st.news/support-the-...
If you want to see an alternative, community-minded local outlet —not subject to the whims of public funding or billionaire owners— it’s time to pitch in a few dollars.
Start the year off right:
51st.news/support-the-...
January 1, 2025 at 6:08 AM
It is essential for DC to have a vibrant and independent local news scene.
If you want to see an alternative, community-minded local outlet —not subject to the whims of public funding or billionaire owners— it’s time to pitch in a few dollars.
Start the year off right:
51st.news/support-the-...
If you want to see an alternative, community-minded local outlet —not subject to the whims of public funding or billionaire owners— it’s time to pitch in a few dollars.
Start the year off right:
51st.news/support-the-...
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Fully funded #PhD opportunities to join Research Group for October 2025 start. Deadline for applications 31-Jan-2025 northumbria.ac.uk/STFCphd
You will join strong & supportive team. Best way to get a taste of this is to come & visit (details on website) #heliophysics ☀️ #SolarPhysics #SpacePhysics
You will join strong & supportive team. Best way to get a taste of this is to come & visit (details on website) #heliophysics ☀️ #SolarPhysics #SpacePhysics
Fully-funded PhD opportunities
Fully-funded PhD opportunities to join the Solar and Space Physics Research Group at Northumbria University
northumbria.ac.uk
December 13, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Fully funded #PhD opportunities to join Research Group for October 2025 start. Deadline for applications 31-Jan-2025 northumbria.ac.uk/STFCphd
You will join strong & supportive team. Best way to get a taste of this is to come & visit (details on website) #heliophysics ☀️ #SolarPhysics #SpacePhysics
You will join strong & supportive team. Best way to get a taste of this is to come & visit (details on website) #heliophysics ☀️ #SolarPhysics #SpacePhysics