Dr. Marina
@mllambrinou.bsky.social
I write on immigration & education, Latinas in STEM. MD Community Schools enthusiast. History buff. Fight fascism. Opinions only my own & do not reflect any institution or agency I may be associated with.
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Moms Demand Action is marking a historic win tonight as Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer @abigailspanberger.com has been elected Governor of Virginia! 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Moms Demand Action is marking a historic win tonight as Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer @abigailspanberger.com has been elected Governor of Virginia! 🧵
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“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social
A victory for FAST leadership.
A victory for FAST leadership.
Paris Pedals to the Top: How the City of Light Became Europe’s Best for Young Cyclists
The French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently
momentummag.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social
A victory for FAST leadership.
A victory for FAST leadership.
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I very strongly believe that one of the most dangerous things about our society is that most people neither understand what an actual expert is nor know how to identify a genuine expert
It feels like an insult to the notion of objective reality to invoke “experts” to weigh in on a numerical fact you can verify with a pocket calculator
"experts say"
www.cnn.com/2025/08/11/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/08/11/b...
September 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I very strongly believe that one of the most dangerous things about our society is that most people neither understand what an actual expert is nor know how to identify a genuine expert
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“Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week.”
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
yle.fi
September 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week.”
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
Please follow suit, @iamwesmoore.bsky.social
BREAKING: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who requests them, regardless of age or underlying conditions.
September 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Please follow suit, @iamwesmoore.bsky.social
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Great news, fellow NYers!
BREAKING: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who requests them, regardless of age or underlying conditions.
September 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Great news, fellow NYers!
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NEW: “It is a famine. Everyone owns this.”
UN emergency coordinator Tom Fletcher confirms a famine in Gaza.
The whole world should be made to watch these two and half minutes.
(🎥 BBC News)
UN emergency coordinator Tom Fletcher confirms a famine in Gaza.
The whole world should be made to watch these two and half minutes.
(🎥 BBC News)
August 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
NEW: “It is a famine. Everyone owns this.”
UN emergency coordinator Tom Fletcher confirms a famine in Gaza.
The whole world should be made to watch these two and half minutes.
(🎥 BBC News)
UN emergency coordinator Tom Fletcher confirms a famine in Gaza.
The whole world should be made to watch these two and half minutes.
(🎥 BBC News)
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THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
November 11, 2024 at 11:11 PM
THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
August 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
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📣 Youth Opportunities!
Want to get involved in energy, climate, or sustainability? Check these out!
Opportunities at UN Women, Enel Foundation, International Solar Energy Society, and more.
📌 More at studentenergy.org/youth-opportunities/!
#StudentEnergy #YouthOpportunities #OpportunityAlert
Want to get involved in energy, climate, or sustainability? Check these out!
Opportunities at UN Women, Enel Foundation, International Solar Energy Society, and more.
📌 More at studentenergy.org/youth-opportunities/!
#StudentEnergy #YouthOpportunities #OpportunityAlert
August 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📣 Youth Opportunities!
Want to get involved in energy, climate, or sustainability? Check these out!
Opportunities at UN Women, Enel Foundation, International Solar Energy Society, and more.
📌 More at studentenergy.org/youth-opportunities/!
#StudentEnergy #YouthOpportunities #OpportunityAlert
Want to get involved in energy, climate, or sustainability? Check these out!
Opportunities at UN Women, Enel Foundation, International Solar Energy Society, and more.
📌 More at studentenergy.org/youth-opportunities/!
#StudentEnergy #YouthOpportunities #OpportunityAlert
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Unchecked, AI will reproduce, if not excerbate, educational inequities. It's naively foolish to believe otherwise.
August 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Unchecked, AI will reproduce, if not excerbate, educational inequities. It's naively foolish to believe otherwise.
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Washington DC has 702,000 people, is 45% Black and has 0 senators
Wyoming has 590,000 people, is 86% white and has 2 senators
DC needs a state with proper representation, not a military takeover
Wyoming has 590,000 people, is 86% white and has 2 senators
DC needs a state with proper representation, not a military takeover
August 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Washington DC has 702,000 people, is 45% Black and has 0 senators
Wyoming has 590,000 people, is 86% white and has 2 senators
DC needs a state with proper representation, not a military takeover
Wyoming has 590,000 people, is 86% white and has 2 senators
DC needs a state with proper representation, not a military takeover
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August 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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I believe one of the new mRNA vaccines was expected to treat colon cancer, and another had the potential to keep pancreatic cancer from recurring. That’s what they’re taking away.
WHAT, WHAT, WHAT ARE WE DOING!!!
“Vaccine experts and people steeped in pandemic preparedness expressed horror at the news.” www.statnews.com/2025/08/05/m...
“Vaccine experts and people steeped in pandemic preparedness expressed horror at the news.” www.statnews.com/2025/08/05/m...
Health secretary RFK Jr. shuts door on U.S. investment in mRNA vaccine research
Vaccine experts and people steeped in pandemic preparedness expressed horror at the news that RFK Jr. has shut the door in U.S. investment in mRNA vaccine research.
www.statnews.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I believe one of the new mRNA vaccines was expected to treat colon cancer, and another had the potential to keep pancreatic cancer from recurring. That’s what they’re taking away.
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US Weekly COVID update: Aug 4, 2025
🔸1 in 95 People Currently Infected
🔸505,000 New Daily Infections
🔸3,535,000 New Weekly Infections
🔸177,000 to 707,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,300 to 2,100 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
🔸1 in 95 People Currently Infected
🔸505,000 New Daily Infections
🔸3,535,000 New Weekly Infections
🔸177,000 to 707,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,300 to 2,100 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
August 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
US Weekly COVID update: Aug 4, 2025
🔸1 in 95 People Currently Infected
🔸505,000 New Daily Infections
🔸3,535,000 New Weekly Infections
🔸177,000 to 707,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,300 to 2,100 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
🔸1 in 95 People Currently Infected
🔸505,000 New Daily Infections
🔸3,535,000 New Weekly Infections
🔸177,000 to 707,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸1,300 to 2,100 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
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Two days ago, an act of senseless violence took the lives of Officer Didarul Islam, Wesley LePatner, Aland Etienne, and Julia Hyman.
Today, I visited Officer Islam's family and learned of his legacy.
I ask you to join me in in honoring the memory of these four New Yorkers.
Today, I visited Officer Islam's family and learned of his legacy.
I ask you to join me in in honoring the memory of these four New Yorkers.
July 31, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Two days ago, an act of senseless violence took the lives of Officer Didarul Islam, Wesley LePatner, Aland Etienne, and Julia Hyman.
Today, I visited Officer Islam's family and learned of his legacy.
I ask you to join me in in honoring the memory of these four New Yorkers.
Today, I visited Officer Islam's family and learned of his legacy.
I ask you to join me in in honoring the memory of these four New Yorkers.
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I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.
July 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I have thought on it and prayed about it, and I have decided: I am running to be the next U.S. Senator from North Carolina.
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Maryland just lost its most federal workers in a month in nearly 30 years
Maryland just lost its most federal workers in a month in nearly 30 years
Maryland’s federal workforce just saw its largest single-month job loss since 1996, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.
buff.ly
July 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maryland just lost its most federal workers in a month in nearly 30 years
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In Cyprus’ time of need, Europe responds.
After the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism was activated, 2 planes from 🇪🇸 were deployed to fight wildfires in Limassol.
This wildfire season, 🇪🇺 has helped 🇦🇱 🇲🇰 🇸🇾 and prepositioned 650 firefighters from 14 countries ↓
europa.eu/!NjY3nW
After the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism was activated, 2 planes from 🇪🇸 were deployed to fight wildfires in Limassol.
This wildfire season, 🇪🇺 has helped 🇦🇱 🇲🇰 🇸🇾 and prepositioned 650 firefighters from 14 countries ↓
europa.eu/!NjY3nW
July 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In Cyprus’ time of need, Europe responds.
After the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism was activated, 2 planes from 🇪🇸 were deployed to fight wildfires in Limassol.
This wildfire season, 🇪🇺 has helped 🇦🇱 🇲🇰 🇸🇾 and prepositioned 650 firefighters from 14 countries ↓
europa.eu/!NjY3nW
After the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism was activated, 2 planes from 🇪🇸 were deployed to fight wildfires in Limassol.
This wildfire season, 🇪🇺 has helped 🇦🇱 🇲🇰 🇸🇾 and prepositioned 650 firefighters from 14 countries ↓
europa.eu/!NjY3nW
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The EU stands with Cyprus as it fights major wildfires.
We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism.
This summer, nearly 670 firefighters from 14 countries and a #rescEU fleet of 22 planes and 4 helicopters are deployed to countries in need.
We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism.
This summer, nearly 670 firefighters from 14 countries and a #rescEU fleet of 22 planes and 4 helicopters are deployed to countries in need.
July 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The EU stands with Cyprus as it fights major wildfires.
We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism.
This summer, nearly 670 firefighters from 14 countries and a #rescEU fleet of 22 planes and 4 helicopters are deployed to countries in need.
We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism.
This summer, nearly 670 firefighters from 14 countries and a #rescEU fleet of 22 planes and 4 helicopters are deployed to countries in need.
Please pray for people’s safety 🇨🇾
July 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Please pray for people’s safety 🇨🇾
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Two dead, homes burn in massive wildfire in Cyprus reut.rs/4m35MOE
Two dead, homes burn in massive wildfire in Cyprus
Two people were killed and hundreds evacuated as a massive wildfire tore through southern Cyprus, destroying homes and threatening communities amid an intense heatwave.
reut.rs
July 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Two dead, homes burn in massive wildfire in Cyprus reut.rs/4m35MOE
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Germany gave people €1,200/month no strings attached.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
July 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Germany gave people €1,200/month no strings attached.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
They kept working, slept better, switched to better jobs, and even gave more to others.
Turns out, when people aren’t drowning, they swim further.
#UBI doesn’t kill ambition, it frees it.
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16% of full-time public elementary and secondary school teachers in the U.S. worked a nonschool job over the summer. A similar share (17%) did so during the school year.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
About 1 in 6 U.S. teachers work second jobs
The share of teachers working second jobs outside the classroom did not change much from before the pandemic.
www.pewresearch.org
July 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
16% of full-time public elementary and secondary school teachers in the U.S. worked a nonschool job over the summer. A similar share (17%) did so during the school year.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
PSA, pass it on please
July 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
PSA, pass it on please