Marlene Walk
@marlenewalk.bsky.social
professor @UniFreiburg, PhD @PennSP2 & MA Nonprofit Management @HS_Osnabrueck; raising #Denglish speaking kids, #FirstGen
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This week’s main story is about the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.’s leadership, how those cuts will impact all of us, and some foolproof ideas for what scientists can do in the absence of totally superfluous stuff like, y’know, centrifuges.
April 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week’s main story is about the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.’s leadership, how those cuts will impact all of us, and some foolproof ideas for what scientists can do in the absence of totally superfluous stuff like, y’know, centrifuges.
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The Trump-Supreme Court battle is not really the crisis.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
April 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Trump-Supreme Court battle is not really the crisis.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
The crisis is here now. Trump is enacting an insidious coordinated attack on our institutions of democratic accountability, designed to crater democracy before next fall.
1/ A long 🧵to explain the plan & how we stop it.
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This admin's impact on nonprofits: shutting down service delivery, squeezing resources, & criminalizing mission. Harvard - and higher ed generally - exemplify this. Self-promoing this video, part of a series here at Wagner. #nonprofitsky #pasky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNz1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNz1...
April 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This admin's impact on nonprofits: shutting down service delivery, squeezing resources, & criminalizing mission. Harvard - and higher ed generally - exemplify this. Self-promoing this video, part of a series here at Wagner. #nonprofitsky #pasky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNz1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNz1...
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The doge attack on the IRS is a gift to rich tax cheats. That should worry all of us.
Read this @donmoyn.bsky.social piece ⤵️
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Read this @donmoyn.bsky.social piece ⤵️
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
DOGE Is Making the IRS a Tip Jar for Public Services
Sabotaging the agency’s work amounts to an inducement for the ultra-rich to treat taxes as a voluntary contribution.
www.theatlantic.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The doge attack on the IRS is a gift to rich tax cheats. That should worry all of us.
Read this @donmoyn.bsky.social piece ⤵️
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Read this @donmoyn.bsky.social piece ⤵️
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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0. Vought, Vance, Rufo, and those attacking academia see scientists as bureaucrats—in the most pejorative sense of the term—who they can "put into trauma" and drive to quit.
They don't understand that science is not just a job. It's a vocation, literally, in the original sense of *a calling*.
They don't understand that science is not just a job. It's a vocation, literally, in the original sense of *a calling*.
April 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
0. Vought, Vance, Rufo, and those attacking academia see scientists as bureaucrats—in the most pejorative sense of the term—who they can "put into trauma" and drive to quit.
They don't understand that science is not just a job. It's a vocation, literally, in the original sense of *a calling*.
They don't understand that science is not just a job. It's a vocation, literally, in the original sense of *a calling*.
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Nearly a 1,000 student visas invoked by Sec. of State Rubio and counting.
April 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Nearly a 1,000 student visas invoked by Sec. of State Rubio and counting.
„Tariffs are costly not just because they raise prices but because they force you to make different decisions that will extract a different kind of cost from you over time.“
A must read!
A must read!
I pitched my NYT editor that folks really need to understand that the deadweight loss of tariffs rises in the square of the tariff rate. Despite the wonkiness of it all, they said yes--as long as you can explain that intuitively.
Lemme know how I did:
Lemme know how I did:
Opinion | Trump’s Tariffs Will Change Your Life (Gift Article)
Justin Wolfers on how the tariffs will radically change our daily lives.
www.nytimes.com
April 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
„Tariffs are costly not just because they raise prices but because they force you to make different decisions that will extract a different kind of cost from you over time.“
A must read!
A must read!
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Den Artikel kann ich empfehlen, ohne ihn nochmal gelesen zu haben 😜
Danke an
@bastianbrauns.bsky.social , der meinen Redeschwall in so kurzer Zeit so kompetent in eine lesbare Form brachte.
Danke auch, dass man endlich mal etwas ausführlicher reden konnte.
Danke an
@bastianbrauns.bsky.social , der meinen Redeschwall in so kurzer Zeit so kompetent in eine lesbare Form brachte.
Danke auch, dass man endlich mal etwas ausführlicher reden konnte.
Warum will Trump mit wirtschaftlichen Ideen zurück ins 19. Jahrhundert? Der Ökonom @bachmannrudi.bsky.social erklärt @t-online.de, was hinter den schockierenden, neuen US-Zöllen steckt. Sie werden Deutschland, die Welt, aber vor allem Amerika ärmer machen.
www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...
www.t-online.de/nachrichten/...
Trumps Zölle: "Das ist reine Ideologie, reiner Sadomasochismus"
Warum will Trump mit wirtschaftlichen Ideen zurück ins 19. Jahrhundert? Der Ökonom Rüdiger Bachmann erklärt, was hinter den schockierenden, neuen US-Zöllen steckt. Sie werden Deutschland, die Welt, ab...
www.t-online.de
April 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Den Artikel kann ich empfehlen, ohne ihn nochmal gelesen zu haben 😜
Danke an
@bastianbrauns.bsky.social , der meinen Redeschwall in so kurzer Zeit so kompetent in eine lesbare Form brachte.
Danke auch, dass man endlich mal etwas ausführlicher reden konnte.
Danke an
@bastianbrauns.bsky.social , der meinen Redeschwall in so kurzer Zeit so kompetent in eine lesbare Form brachte.
Danke auch, dass man endlich mal etwas ausführlicher reden konnte.
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Trump announces his tariffs, which are (somehow?) related to the trade barriers other countries are imposing on the U.S.
But...
THE NUMBERS HE'S PRESENTING BEAR NO RELATION TO REALITY.
It would be absurd to call these reciprocal tariffs. They're grievances.
But...
THE NUMBERS HE'S PRESENTING BEAR NO RELATION TO REALITY.
It would be absurd to call these reciprocal tariffs. They're grievances.
April 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Trump announces his tariffs, which are (somehow?) related to the trade barriers other countries are imposing on the U.S.
But...
THE NUMBERS HE'S PRESENTING BEAR NO RELATION TO REALITY.
It would be absurd to call these reciprocal tariffs. They're grievances.
But...
THE NUMBERS HE'S PRESENTING BEAR NO RELATION TO REALITY.
It would be absurd to call these reciprocal tariffs. They're grievances.
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The reason DEI exists is so that competent, qualified people don't get passed over in favor of mediocre incompetent white men who had a well-connected buddy.
Or so that utter morons who share war plans on the group chat don't hire their brother and get away with it bc they're white dudes.
Or so that utter morons who share war plans on the group chat don't hire their brother and get away with it bc they're white dudes.
March 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The reason DEI exists is so that competent, qualified people don't get passed over in favor of mediocre incompetent white men who had a well-connected buddy.
Or so that utter morons who share war plans on the group chat don't hire their brother and get away with it bc they're white dudes.
Or so that utter morons who share war plans on the group chat don't hire their brother and get away with it bc they're white dudes.
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This is a disaster and will have major consequences for public health staffing and services in Indiana
I don't know what to say at this point they are dismantling pretty much all public health infrastructure
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
I don't know what to say at this point they are dismantling pretty much all public health infrastructure
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services (Gift Article)
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This is a disaster and will have major consequences for public health staffing and services in Indiana
I don't know what to say at this point they are dismantling pretty much all public health infrastructure
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
I don't know what to say at this point they are dismantling pretty much all public health infrastructure
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...
Same discussion in private academic mama groups…. :(
99,9% of Americans in the replies advising non-Americans to not visit the U.S. It’s just heart sinking.
With everything happening in the US right now, how safe are scientific conferences for foreign participants in the US? I think this is something we have to discuss as a scientific community. I am hesitating to register for US meetings due to the unpredictable situation. Others who feel the same?
March 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Same discussion in private academic mama groups…. :(
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"Not only is silence in the face of mounting authoritarianism morally objectionable, but, as the Columbia case suggests, it’s not working. Columbia’s leadership made repeated concessions to right-wing critics, only to be the first to come under attack.
Remaining silent will not protect us." 👇👇
Remaining silent will not protect us." 👇👇
First They Came for Columbia | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
We must learn from the past. We cannot remain silent in the face of authoritarian attacks on our peers, even if they have not yet come for us.
www.thecrimson.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"Not only is silence in the face of mounting authoritarianism morally objectionable, but, as the Columbia case suggests, it’s not working. Columbia’s leadership made repeated concessions to right-wing critics, only to be the first to come under attack.
Remaining silent will not protect us." 👇👇
Remaining silent will not protect us." 👇👇
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Anyone framing the Democratic schism as "left vs right" should be discarded as either uninformed or disingenuous (which is what Politico's attempt to blame "the left" is).
The key divide is between those who want to fight back forcefully - and those who cannot imagine anything but accommodation.
The key divide is between those who want to fight back forcefully - and those who cannot imagine anything but accommodation.
Ope!
March 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Anyone framing the Democratic schism as "left vs right" should be discarded as either uninformed or disingenuous (which is what Politico's attempt to blame "the left" is).
The key divide is between those who want to fight back forcefully - and those who cannot imagine anything but accommodation.
The key divide is between those who want to fight back forcefully - and those who cannot imagine anything but accommodation.
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I wrote a thing about competitive philanthropy (based on research with @marlenewalk.bsky.social and Cali Curley). You can also hear us talk about this project with @rhodridavies.bsky.social (link to that podcast in the next post) 1/2
If you want more donations, don't ask for support to meet your fundraising goal. New research shows this can turn off potential donors. Consider doing this instead.
How nonprofits can win at competitive online fundraising
Candid insights | Discover what works best for online fundraising when in a competition with other nonprofits based on a real-life study that tested which nonprofit fundraising appeals and social medi...
blog.candid.org
March 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I wrote a thing about competitive philanthropy (based on research with @marlenewalk.bsky.social and Cali Curley). You can also hear us talk about this project with @rhodridavies.bsky.social (link to that podcast in the next post) 1/2
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american masculinity is so amazing. caring about clothes as a man apparently makes you "gay" but our position on geopolitics totally depends on whether you wear a suit
March 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
american masculinity is so amazing. caring about clothes as a man apparently makes you "gay" but our position on geopolitics totally depends on whether you wear a suit
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💥 BREAKING: At John Deere's annual shareholders meeting today, shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal brought by the same group that targeted Costco and Apple. An anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR received less than 1 percent of votes.
Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out
Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out
February 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
💥 BREAKING: At John Deere's annual shareholders meeting today, shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal brought by the same group that targeted Costco and Apple. An anti-DEI proposal from the NCPPR received less than 1 percent of votes.
Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out
Deere shareholders: DEI is in. Bigots are out
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MAGA, the German Far Right, and the Transnational Assault on Democracy
A reflection on the German far right, Elon Musk’s interference in the German election, and why the MAGA-AfD alliance isn’t nearly as irresistible as they want us to believe.
New piece:
A reflection on the German far right, Elon Musk’s interference in the German election, and why the MAGA-AfD alliance isn’t nearly as irresistible as they want us to believe.
New piece:
MAGA, the German Far Right, and the Transnational Assault on Democracy
A reflection on the German far right, Elon Musk’s interference in the German election, and why the MAGA-AfD alliance isn’t nearly as irresistible as they want us to believe
thomaszimmer.substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
MAGA, the German Far Right, and the Transnational Assault on Democracy
A reflection on the German far right, Elon Musk’s interference in the German election, and why the MAGA-AfD alliance isn’t nearly as irresistible as they want us to believe.
New piece:
A reflection on the German far right, Elon Musk’s interference in the German election, and why the MAGA-AfD alliance isn’t nearly as irresistible as they want us to believe.
New piece:
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February 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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It matters that scientists speak out against what is being done to US science.
Staying silent is neither "objective" nor "staying out of politics".
Silence now *is* political - it supports the status quo, says "nothing to worry about".
We need to sound the alarm.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Staying silent is neither "objective" nor "staying out of politics".
Silence now *is* political - it supports the status quo, says "nothing to worry about".
We need to sound the alarm.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Trump’s siege of science: how the first 30 days unfolded and what’s next
The breakneck pace and devastating impact of the administration’s policy changes has shocked researchers.
www.nature.com
February 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It matters that scientists speak out against what is being done to US science.
Staying silent is neither "objective" nor "staying out of politics".
Silence now *is* political - it supports the status quo, says "nothing to worry about".
We need to sound the alarm.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Staying silent is neither "objective" nor "staying out of politics".
Silence now *is* political - it supports the status quo, says "nothing to worry about".
We need to sound the alarm.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Außer dem Wahl-o-maten gibt es den Kandidierendencheck von @abgeordnetenwatch.de
Da erfährt man was über die Bewerber im eigenen Wahlkreis
Macht eure ❌❌ wo ihr wollt, aber macht sie!
www.kandidierendencheck.de/bundestag?mt...
Da erfährt man was über die Bewerber im eigenen Wahlkreis
Macht eure ❌❌ wo ihr wollt, aber macht sie!
www.kandidierendencheck.de/bundestag?mt...
kandidierendencheck | Wähle weise – Deine Wahlhilfe
Noch unsicher, wen du wählst? Der kandidierendencheck von abgeordnetenwatch.de hilft dir, passende Kandidierende für deine Stimme zu finden – unabhängig und einfach.
www.kandidierendencheck.de
February 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Außer dem Wahl-o-maten gibt es den Kandidierendencheck von @abgeordnetenwatch.de
Da erfährt man was über die Bewerber im eigenen Wahlkreis
Macht eure ❌❌ wo ihr wollt, aber macht sie!
www.kandidierendencheck.de/bundestag?mt...
Da erfährt man was über die Bewerber im eigenen Wahlkreis
Macht eure ❌❌ wo ihr wollt, aber macht sie!
www.kandidierendencheck.de/bundestag?mt...
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From Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University: slate.com/life/2025/02...
Dear Fellow College Presidents: We Need to Do More Than Wait This One Out
Why civil society needs university leaders to speak up.
slate.com
February 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University: slate.com/life/2025/02...
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Banned words include "female" and "women," but not "male" or "men."
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Banned words include "female" and "women," but not "male" or "men."