LB Klein, PhD, MSW, MPA
@lbklein.bsky.social
Violence prevention and anti-oppressive practice researcher. Social work educator. Twin parent.
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On Tuesday, I taught the second session of my interpersonal violence course. A foundational lesson about working with survivors in any capacity is the relationship between self-determination and safety. 1/
September 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
On Tuesday, I taught the second session of my interpersonal violence course. A foundational lesson about working with survivors in any capacity is the relationship between self-determination and safety. 1/
I offer a one-week, no-questions-asked extension on every assignment in my classes. 1/
September 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I offer a one-week, no-questions-asked extension on every assignment in my classes. 1/
I’m beginning a new project with undergraduate students who are not only new to my lab, but new to research. Our project focuses on the impact of today’s sociopolitical environment on efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence. 1/
September 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I’m beginning a new project with undergraduate students who are not only new to my lab, but new to research. Our project focuses on the impact of today’s sociopolitical environment on efforts to prevent and respond to sexual violence. 1/
A win for trans youth in Wisconsin and beyond. It shouldn’t be a privilege to pee.
www.advocate.com/news/court-p...
www.advocate.com/news/court-p...
Federal appeals court says transgender girl has right to bathroom access in Wisconsin school district
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling is a win for a young transgender student.
www.advocate.com
June 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A win for trans youth in Wisconsin and beyond. It shouldn’t be a privilege to pee.
www.advocate.com/news/court-p...
www.advocate.com/news/court-p...
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BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts (the Reagan-appointed William Young) has declared the Trump administration's cuts to NIH grants — ostensibly over Trump's EOs on gender ideology and DEI — are "illegal" and "void." He's ordering many grants restored.
June 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts (the Reagan-appointed William Young) has declared the Trump administration's cuts to NIH grants — ostensibly over Trump's EOs on gender ideology and DEI — are "illegal" and "void." He's ordering many grants restored.
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"I've sat on this bench now for 40 years. I've never seen government racial discrimination like this."
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
Judge orders Trump admin. to restore hundreds of terminated NIH grants
"I've never seen government racial discrimination like this," the judge said.
www.axios.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"I've sat on this bench now for 40 years. I've never seen government racial discrimination like this."
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
That's what a Reagan-appointed judge said about Trump cancelling hundreds of NIH grants.
We can't stop fighting Trump's assault on science, the NIH, and our values.
I realized earlier today that this is my 20th Pride Month as an openly queer person.
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June 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I realized earlier today that this is my 20th Pride Month as an openly queer person.
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Returning from a Bluesky hiatus to share that I’m grateful for this recognition of my research.
Ending gender-based violence and supporting survivors, especially those who are most structurally marginalized, remains my priority.
Ending gender-based violence and supporting survivors, especially those who are most structurally marginalized, remains my priority.
Congratulations to Assistant Professor LB Klein who was named a finalist for The Linda Saltzman New Investigator Award by the CDC Foundation!
More: socwork.wisc.edu/2025/05/22/d...
More: socwork.wisc.edu/2025/05/22/d...
May 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Returning from a Bluesky hiatus to share that I’m grateful for this recognition of my research.
Ending gender-based violence and supporting survivors, especially those who are most structurally marginalized, remains my priority.
Ending gender-based violence and supporting survivors, especially those who are most structurally marginalized, remains my priority.
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1/x My NIH grant that would collect data to help *prevent suicidal thoughts and behaviors* among LGBTQ+ people was terminated today, along with many other LGBTQ+ focused grants. These terminations make no sense scientifically. Here's why:
March 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
1/x My NIH grant that would collect data to help *prevent suicidal thoughts and behaviors* among LGBTQ+ people was terminated today, along with many other LGBTQ+ focused grants. These terminations make no sense scientifically. Here's why:
“We no longer have anywhere studying LGBT cancer in the United States.”
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Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions | CNN
A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologicall...
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March 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“We no longer have anywhere studying LGBT cancer in the United States.”
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If you're wanting to learn more about the EO on gender ideology, researchers at Northwestern assembled a brief and helpful primer:
news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
Three takeaways from new executive order on ‘gender ideology’
Northwestern experts weigh in on the consequences and legality of President Trump’s Jan. 20 order
news.northwestern.edu
February 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If you're wanting to learn more about the EO on gender ideology, researchers at Northwestern assembled a brief and helpful primer:
news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
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1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%.
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%.
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Passports didn't have a gender marker before 1978 when the UN made them mandatory because of "the rise of unisex fashion and hairstyles." Removing them would require a change in rules from the UN's International Civic Aviation Organization.
Maybe they should just remove gender from passports altogether. 🤔
January 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Passports didn't have a gender marker before 1978 when the UN made them mandatory because of "the rise of unisex fashion and hairstyles." Removing them would require a change in rules from the UN's International Civic Aviation Organization.
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🧵 My first dissertation paper is officially published #AIDSandBehavior 🎉 Key takeaways from this nat'l sample of trans & gender expansive young people highlight how ongoing anti-trans legislation efforts are a dire threat to their health and well-being. #StopAntiTransBillsNow
@mgwadz.bsky.social
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Intentions to Use PrEP Among a National Sample of Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth and Emerging Adults: Examining Gender Minority Stress, Substance Use, and Gender Affirmation - AIDS and Behavio...
Transgender and gender-expansive young people, ages 13–24 years, experience disproportionate HIV risk yet are among those with the lowest US PrEP uptake rates (< 10%). Factors influencing PrEP outcome...
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January 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🧵 My first dissertation paper is officially published #AIDSandBehavior 🎉 Key takeaways from this nat'l sample of trans & gender expansive young people highlight how ongoing anti-trans legislation efforts are a dire threat to their health and well-being. #StopAntiTransBillsNow
@mgwadz.bsky.social
@mgwadz.bsky.social
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New England Journal of Medicine [Jan 15] Oldest, most prestigious med journal: "Cass Review transgresses medical law, policy & practice...[If published in U.S.] would have violated federal law for failing to adhere to requirements for integrity of scientific process." [@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
The Future of Gender-Affirming Care — A Law and Policy Perspective on the Cass Review | NEJM
The Cass Review on gender-affirming care, which has been used to justify bans in U.S.
states, transgresses medical law, policy, and practice, which puts it at odds with
mainstream U.S. expert guide...
www.nejm.org
January 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New England Journal of Medicine [Jan 15] Oldest, most prestigious med journal: "Cass Review transgresses medical law, policy & practice...[If published in U.S.] would have violated federal law for failing to adhere to requirements for integrity of scientific process." [@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
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Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found
January 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Just making sure that everyone is aware of this crab that NOAA scientists found
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Caucus Co-Chairs Britt & Vern made sure that there will be SNACKS at our 12:30pm SIG meeting today (in Leschi)! Bananas, fruit snacks, fruit/nut bars, and bubble waters galore 🥰🥰 #SSWR2025
January 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Caucus Co-Chairs Britt & Vern made sure that there will be SNACKS at our 12:30pm SIG meeting today (in Leschi)! Bananas, fruit snacks, fruit/nut bars, and bubble waters galore 🥰🥰 #SSWR2025
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Today HHS issued a first-of-its-kind federal report on health recommendations for intersex people, including ending "the ongoing practice of performing non-emergent, non-consensual surgeries in intersex infants." Incredible work by @interact.bsky.social
HHS supports intersex bodily autonomy in first-ever health equity report
Today, HHS released a groundbreaking report on intersex health, linking the practice of non-consensual surgery on intersex infants to harmful outcomes.
interactadvocates.org
January 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today HHS issued a first-of-its-kind federal report on health recommendations for intersex people, including ending "the ongoing practice of performing non-emergent, non-consensual surgeries in intersex infants." Incredible work by @interact.bsky.social
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Hey #SSWR2025 attendees: if you don’t already, follow @erininthemorning.com to stay up to date on policy & legislation impacting your trans colleagues, students, and community members. #SocialWorkers4TransJustice
January 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Hey #SSWR2025 attendees: if you don’t already, follow @erininthemorning.com to stay up to date on policy & legislation impacting your trans colleagues, students, and community members. #SocialWorkers4TransJustice
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It's tiiiIIIiiime!!! 🌈 Pack your rainbow lanyard (or find us to snag one if you don't have one yet) and we will see you Thursday night (7:30PM) for our informal meet up (at the Fountain Wine Bar)! #SSWR2025
January 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It's tiiiIIIiiime!!! 🌈 Pack your rainbow lanyard (or find us to snag one if you don't have one yet) and we will see you Thursday night (7:30PM) for our informal meet up (at the Fountain Wine Bar)! #SSWR2025
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Interested in community organizing to confront racial injustice? Big fan of @mskellymhayes.bsky.social & @prisonculture.bsky.social?
@uwsocialwork.bsky.social is putting on a ONE-DAY, FREE, ONLINE-ONLY conference on Friday, January 31st!
Register here:
confrontinginjustice.socwork.wisc.edu
@uwsocialwork.bsky.social is putting on a ONE-DAY, FREE, ONLINE-ONLY conference on Friday, January 31st!
Register here:
confrontinginjustice.socwork.wisc.edu
Social Workers Confronting Racial Injustice Conference
Register here Friday, January 31, 2025 10AM-11:15AM Breakout Sessions 12PM-1:15PM Breakout Sessions 2PM-3:30PM Plenary Session with Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba All times central The theme for th...
confrontinginjustice.socwork.wisc.edu
January 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Interested in community organizing to confront racial injustice? Big fan of @mskellymhayes.bsky.social & @prisonculture.bsky.social?
@uwsocialwork.bsky.social is putting on a ONE-DAY, FREE, ONLINE-ONLY conference on Friday, January 31st!
Register here:
confrontinginjustice.socwork.wisc.edu
@uwsocialwork.bsky.social is putting on a ONE-DAY, FREE, ONLINE-ONLY conference on Friday, January 31st!
Register here:
confrontinginjustice.socwork.wisc.edu
Academic Job Market Thoughts #12 – Rest
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January 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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I won’t be there, but there’s a lot of Q Caucus fun to be had! I’ll miss seeing y’all and look forward to next year. #SSWR2025 🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
Will you be at SSWR this week?? We'll be there! Come join us on Thursday evening for happy hour and Friday afternoon for our special interest group (SIG) to network, learn more about the Q Caucus, and snag a rainbow lanyard. 🌈 #sswr2025
January 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I won’t be there, but there’s a lot of Q Caucus fun to be had! I’ll miss seeing y’all and look forward to next year. #SSWR2025 🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
I’m engaging more on this app and am looking for:
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer and trans scholars
📚 📝Social work, social justice, and public health educators
🩺 🧠 Folks working to advance health equity and end sexual assault, relationship violence, and anti-LGBTQ+ harassment/support survivor well-being
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer and trans scholars
📚 📝Social work, social justice, and public health educators
🩺 🧠 Folks working to advance health equity and end sexual assault, relationship violence, and anti-LGBTQ+ harassment/support survivor well-being
January 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m engaging more on this app and am looking for:
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer and trans scholars
📚 📝Social work, social justice, and public health educators
🩺 🧠 Folks working to advance health equity and end sexual assault, relationship violence, and anti-LGBTQ+ harassment/support survivor well-being
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer and trans scholars
📚 📝Social work, social justice, and public health educators
🩺 🧠 Folks working to advance health equity and end sexual assault, relationship violence, and anti-LGBTQ+ harassment/support survivor well-being