mohamedel-walid.bsky.social
@mohamedel-walid.bsky.social
PhD Candidate - Cornell University
We aught to always prioritize humanity.
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Call your reps, and tell those you know who will be affected to call!

5calls.org This app makes it easy to contact them. Put in your zip code, and it instantly gives you their numbers. You can call from the app. And it gives you little script/prompt you can use. Leave voicemails with your address.
April 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I used to try and extend a hefty dose of charitably to Kotlikoff. Unfortunately his actions and communications have continually spit in our faces.

I have no faith or trust that he means any of what he says and ultimately I feel this is performative.
“Cornell is not a business. We are a university,” writes its president, Michael Kotlikoff. “Universities, despite rapidly escalating political, legal and financial risks, cannot afford to cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.”
Opinion | Universities Should Not be Afraid of Contentious Ideas
Higher education cannot cede the space of public discourse and the free exchange of ideas.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It’s clear to me that there is no degree of capitulation will protect our universities from these attacks. This administration has made it clear for almost a decade now that they intend to kneecap the US education system by any means necessary.
Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.

Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
SCiMaP
scienceimpacts.org
March 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A general strike may be the only way to course correct our government and have the interests of the people truly become a priority. We aught to not forget it is an option.
Parkrose Permaculture mentioned GSUS in this video! Also, there are now FINALLY members of Congress calling for appropriate levels of action!

www.generalstrikeus.com

Make sure to check out the GSUS Discord in the top right of the page when you sign your Strike Card!

#Resist
Congressman makes shocking statement at his town hall!
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
www.youtube.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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We have been asked to circulate this for those interested. If you would like to show up to court in Syracuse on Tuesday to support Mr. Taal, please read below carefully and follow courtroom protocols.
March 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM