Hailey Gibbs, PhD
@haileygibbs.bsky.social
Associate Director, Early Childhood Policy @americanprogress.bsky.social
here for the people | ward 6 | my opinions & vibes
here for the people | ward 6 | my opinions & vibes
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“The world is held together, it really is held together, by the love and the passion of a very few* people.” — James Baldwin
*few = an estimated 200k in DC alone #NoKings
*few = an estimated 200k in DC alone #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“The world is held together, it really is held together, by the love and the passion of a very few* people.” — James Baldwin
*few = an estimated 200k in DC alone #NoKings
*few = an estimated 200k in DC alone #NoKings
“I’ll declare war if you don’t give me a Nobel peace prize” is an absolutely WILD take
October 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
“I’ll declare war if you don’t give me a Nobel peace prize” is an absolutely WILD take
I am fondly reminded of the giant inflatable ducks at Thailand's pro-democracy rallies. Mockery and humor will always have a place in protest.
October 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I am fondly reminded of the giant inflatable ducks at Thailand's pro-democracy rallies. Mockery and humor will always have a place in protest.
The child care crisis is not just an affordability issue - we need investments in supply & the workforce that make quality care available to families.
But even if it were just about $$$, pennies back on a marginal tax cut won't cut it. More from Ruth @tcfdotorg.bsky.social
tcf.org/content/comm...
But even if it were just about $$$, pennies back on a marginal tax cut won't cut it. More from Ruth @tcfdotorg.bsky.social
tcf.org/content/comm...
October 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The child care crisis is not just an affordability issue - we need investments in supply & the workforce that make quality care available to families.
But even if it were just about $$$, pennies back on a marginal tax cut won't cut it. More from Ruth @tcfdotorg.bsky.social
tcf.org/content/comm...
But even if it were just about $$$, pennies back on a marginal tax cut won't cut it. More from Ruth @tcfdotorg.bsky.social
tcf.org/content/comm...
Had an amazing time chatting with Dr. Joan Lombardi & other amazing speakers about the impact of extreme heat on young children, & what actions we need to take now to protect them amid federal climate rollbacks.
Full convo here: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...
Full convo here: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...
August 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Had an amazing time chatting with Dr. Joan Lombardi & other amazing speakers about the impact of extreme heat on young children, & what actions we need to take now to protect them amid federal climate rollbacks.
Full convo here: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...
Full convo here: www.americanprogress.org/events/reach...
The people (mostly women, esp women of color) who do this work are passionate ab child development & setting kids on the right path to success in life. Devaluing their work undercuts the need for public funding that would ⬆️supply AND ⬇️costs for families.
August 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The people (mostly women, esp women of color) who do this work are passionate ab child development & setting kids on the right path to success in life. Devaluing their work undercuts the need for public funding that would ⬆️supply AND ⬇️costs for families.
It's not too late to register for our webinar today! 📣
@pbshoemaker.bsky.social & I will be joined by a truly all-star panel of advocates & leaders to talk about how we can protect young children from extreme heat, & you won't want to miss it.
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
@pbshoemaker.bsky.social & I will be joined by a truly all-star panel of advocates & leaders to talk about how we can protect young children from extreme heat, & you won't want to miss it.
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's not too late to register for our webinar today! 📣
@pbshoemaker.bsky.social & I will be joined by a truly all-star panel of advocates & leaders to talk about how we can protect young children from extreme heat, & you won't want to miss it.
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
@pbshoemaker.bsky.social & I will be joined by a truly all-star panel of advocates & leaders to talk about how we can protect young children from extreme heat, & you won't want to miss it.
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
Excited to share that I've teamed up with @pbshoemaker.bsky.social & a bunch of brilliant people to host what's sure to be a great chat on Aug 13 @ 12:30pm ET re: how to protect kids from extreme heat amid federal rollbacks on climate prog. Come join us!
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
August 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Excited to share that I've teamed up with @pbshoemaker.bsky.social & a bunch of brilliant people to host what's sure to be a great chat on Aug 13 @ 12:30pm ET re: how to protect kids from extreme heat amid federal rollbacks on climate prog. Come join us!
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
rsvp2.americanprogress.org/reachingaboi...
DC pre-storm cloudy goodness.
July 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
DC pre-storm cloudy goodness.
Alexandra friends, Hopkins House is inviting the community to a Town Hall on Sat (5/10) & you're invited! Join the conversation: "From Stories to Solutions: Community Stories to Dive Policy Change" by reserving your seat - thezebrapress.evvnt.events/events/commu...
April 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Alexandra friends, Hopkins House is inviting the community to a Town Hall on Sat (5/10) & you're invited! Join the conversation: "From Stories to Solutions: Community Stories to Dive Policy Change" by reserving your seat - thezebrapress.evvnt.events/events/commu...
Juno palate cleanser
(she says you have nothing to lose but your chains ⛓️💥)
(she says you have nothing to lose but your chains ⛓️💥)
April 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Juno palate cleanser
(she says you have nothing to lose but your chains ⛓️💥)
(she says you have nothing to lose but your chains ⛓️💥)