Maria Jose Clavijo
mariajclavijo.bsky.social
Maria Jose Clavijo
@mariajclavijo.bsky.social
Assoc. Prof ISU Vet Med - I like arepas 🇻🇪🇺🇸🇪🇸
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
There is mass slaughter going on in Darfur – right now. Hundreds killed by the RSF in al-Fashir. 460 executed in one hospital alone. Across Sudan more than 150,000 are dead and 12 million displaced. Killing, rape, and starvation abound. The U.S. must use all leverage to stop the killing. Right now.
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
“These are people who did everything by the book, paid taxes, had no criminal records, opened businesses and contributed to their communities...now they have become collateral damage in this cruel, unjust and inhumane political game.”

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Venezuelans begin fleeing U.S. as protections end and threat of war looms
TPS expired for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans on Friday. Many are shuttering business, selling homes and boarding planes, or scrambling to find a way to stay.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
From @iowastartingline.com: "The Ames clinic was the only Planned Parenthood facility in the state providing abortion procedures. After it closes, the Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City will become the only abortion clinic left in the state."
Planned Parenthood closures leave one abortion clinic in Iowa
Planned Parenthood announced this month it is closing four clinics in Iowa, news that comes as Republicans nationally are preparing to defund the major
iowastartingline.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
Study begun pre-COVID finds remote work increased sleep by 1/2 hr/night, decreased commute by 4.5 hr/week replaced with work, family & leisure and led to healthier eating. Remote and hybrid employees report higher job satisfaction and well-being. farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/s...
Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: "Working from home makes us happier."
An Australian study, conducted over four years and starting before the pandemic, has come up with some enlightening conclusions about the impact of working from home. The researchers are unequivocal: ...
farmingdale-observer.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
We’re so scared to say we should be for Medicare for All. Donald Trump goes up there and says, “I want to conquer Greenland.” And our consultants say, “You can’t be for Medicare for All—that’s too radical.” Conquering Greenland isn’t radical?
May 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
Mexico has ditched its judicial selection process, based on experience and exams, for popular elections – a radical exercise in democracy.

Now El Chapo’s lawyer is running to be a criminal court judge in Sinaloa

Mary Beth Sheridan reports from Ciudad Juárez

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
This lawyer was counsel to El Chapo — and could soon be one of Mexico’s judges
The June 1 vote, intended as a radical exercise in democracy, is sparking growing concerns about penetration by drug-trafficking groups.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
She’s out!! They have released Ozturk from ICE custody!
May 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
Today, our client Rümeysa Öztürk was released on bail from ICE detention in Louisiana, and she will return to New England to continue her studies.

📸 Giancarlo D’Agostaro
May 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
May 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
May 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
Pope Leo XIV being a White Sox fan is an example faith as belief without evidence.
May 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
“Nearly half of those who reported voting for Trump in 2024 said they now either regret their decision or have mixed feelings about it. About 40 percent of all respondents said they plan to support a Democratic, Independent, or non-MAGA candidate in the future.”

www.newsweek.com/venezuelan-v...
They helped deliver Miami-Dade for Trump. Now they're having regrets
A new poll suggests President Trump is dramatically losing support among a core voting bloc that broke for him decisively in November.
www.newsweek.com
May 7, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
I hope you can locate Ricardo Prada Vásquez--

"An Immigrant Held in U.S. Custody ‘Simply Disappeared.’
The Venezuelan man did not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends had no idea of his whereabouts."

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...
An Immigrant Held in U.S. Custody ‘Simply Disappeared’
The Venezuelan man did not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends had no idea of his whereabouts.
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
No surprise here — we knew this was coming. Now that our election's done, Canada is likely to roll out something similar.

But wow! ... "EU's Von der Leyen announces 500 mln euro package to lure top researchers to Europe" www.reuters.com/science/eus-...
EU's Von der Leyen announces 500 mln euro package to lure top researchers to Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday a 500 million euros ($566.6 million) incentive package to boost European science research, as Europe hopes to lure top U.S. scientists disgruntled with President Donald Trump.
www.reuters.com
May 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
States should be in this business, too, and Illinois already is. Pritzker going whole hog on “we’re safe for scientists, and the more neon your hair is, the larger your grant” is going to eliminate all budget problems for the next 20 years if done unabashedly.
May 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.

No one has heard from you in 45 days.

As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
April 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.

No one has heard from you in 43 days.

As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
April 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
I was scheduled to give a talk on Palestine at a student conference at @notredame.bsky.social. The University rescinded my talk a week in advance citing an extremely flimsy excuse. It is truly disgusting. Attached is the letter I received and my reply, link below...
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reposted by Maria Jose Clavijo
After nearly three decades, a Minnesota summer camp for kids with HIV/AIDS is closing and up for sale... because retroviral drugs are so effective that there aren't enough campers.

Science works, y'all.

www.startribune.com/closure-of-n...
Closure of northern Minnesota camp is ‘the greatest story.’ Here’s why.
Willow River, Minn., camp One Heartland is for sale after serving kids there for nearly three decades.
www.startribune.com
December 27, 2024 at 9:46 PM