Neko Castleberry, PhD
@nekoc-phd.bsky.social
she/her
Social scientist/researcher focused on reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ policies 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Cat enthusiast 😻 Plant parent 🌿 Hobbyist photographer 📸 Trekkie 🖖
All views expressed here, good and bad, are unfortunately all mine.
Social scientist/researcher focused on reproductive justice and LGBTQ+ policies 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Cat enthusiast 😻 Plant parent 🌿 Hobbyist photographer 📸 Trekkie 🖖
All views expressed here, good and bad, are unfortunately all mine.
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I saw this at @thebroadmuseum.bsky.social this weekend. This Barbara Kruger piece was made for the 1989's Women March on Washington. It's just as relevant now as it was then.
Surprise, surprise!! GOP trying to make eugenics popular again, while also using the govt to pressure people into 1950s nuclear families!
They want to take money from child care programs (e.g., HeadStart) & give it to families that stay home and rear children (guess which parent stays home).
They want to take money from child care programs (e.g., HeadStart) & give it to families that stay home and rear children (guess which parent stays home).
Let’s dive a little deeper.
What exactly is behind this “Manhattan Project” for more babies?
What exactly is behind this “Manhattan Project” for more babies?
September 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Surprise, surprise!! GOP trying to make eugenics popular again, while also using the govt to pressure people into 1950s nuclear families!
They want to take money from child care programs (e.g., HeadStart) & give it to families that stay home and rear children (guess which parent stays home).
They want to take money from child care programs (e.g., HeadStart) & give it to families that stay home and rear children (guess which parent stays home).
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Reposted by Neko Castleberry, PhD
During UCLA Bruin Giving Day (April 29-30), please consider supporting our rigorous, independent LGBTQ research. The first 50 gifts unlock a $50,000 matching gift from Henry Jung and Mark DeAngelis.
Make your gift at bit.ly/WilliamsBGD. Thank you for your generosity!
Make your gift at bit.ly/WilliamsBGD. Thank you for your generosity!
April 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
During UCLA Bruin Giving Day (April 29-30), please consider supporting our rigorous, independent LGBTQ research. The first 50 gifts unlock a $50,000 matching gift from Henry Jung and Mark DeAngelis.
Make your gift at bit.ly/WilliamsBGD. Thank you for your generosity!
Make your gift at bit.ly/WilliamsBGD. Thank you for your generosity!
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There are a lot of bad things happening all at once, and it’s overwhelming to think about how to meet moments like this.
Jean says to focus on 1 or 2 things that you care about, understand fairly well, and are either local or involve a topic where you’re likely to have influence and find community
Jean says to focus on 1 or 2 things that you care about, understand fairly well, and are either local or involve a topic where you’re likely to have influence and find community
April 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
There are a lot of bad things happening all at once, and it’s overwhelming to think about how to meet moments like this.
Jean says to focus on 1 or 2 things that you care about, understand fairly well, and are either local or involve a topic where you’re likely to have influence and find community
Jean says to focus on 1 or 2 things that you care about, understand fairly well, and are either local or involve a topic where you’re likely to have influence and find community
I thought elephants were supposed to have long memories, but here comes Tulsi Gabbard with the memory of goldfish. #signalgate
March 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I thought elephants were supposed to have long memories, but here comes Tulsi Gabbard with the memory of goldfish. #signalgate
Trump: "I have nothing to do with Project 2025!"
Trump Administration: *completes over a third of Project 2025's goals*
www.project2025.observer
Trump Administration: *completes over a third of Project 2025's goals*
www.project2025.observer
Project 2025 Tracker
Track the progress on Project 2025
www.project2025.observer
March 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Trump: "I have nothing to do with Project 2025!"
Trump Administration: *completes over a third of Project 2025's goals*
www.project2025.observer
Trump Administration: *completes over a third of Project 2025's goals*
www.project2025.observer
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You cannot negotiate with terrorists. If the Ivies give in to any regime demands, the goal posts will move. If the massive ivy endowments aren’t deployed to preserve institutional integrity and academic freedom, what on earth are they for?
March 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
You cannot negotiate with terrorists. If the Ivies give in to any regime demands, the goal posts will move. If the massive ivy endowments aren’t deployed to preserve institutional integrity and academic freedom, what on earth are they for?
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When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
March 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When oligarchs talk of “personal liberties and free markets” they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
When oligarchs speak of “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Know the truth.
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lolololololol affirmative action for assholes exhibit 9 billion
March 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
lolololololol affirmative action for assholes exhibit 9 billion
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You're invited to our Annual Update Conference on April 4! This year's panels will examine the first 100 days of the Trump administration and their implications for LGBTQ people.
RSVP in person: bit.ly/AU2025uclalaw
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RSVP online: bit.ly/AU2025online
March 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
You're invited to our Annual Update Conference on April 4! This year's panels will examine the first 100 days of the Trump administration and their implications for LGBTQ people.
RSVP in person: bit.ly/AU2025uclalaw
RSVP online: bit.ly/AU2025online
RSVP in person: bit.ly/AU2025uclalaw
RSVP online: bit.ly/AU2025online
In support of today's #marchforscience, I am sharing this excellent report from my colleagues on the consequences of removing LGBTQ data. This is only the tip of iceberg of the Trump Administration's war of science, facts, and the truth.
#standupforscience2025
#factsnotfascism
#standupforscience2025
#factsnotfascism
On Jan 29, OPM issued a memo directing federal department and agency heads to remove webpages and documents that “promote gender ideology.” Huge datasets were removed before a court ordered them restored. Our new report examines the effects of losing federal LGBT data on research, law, and policy.👇
Impact of Executive Orders on Access to Federal Data
williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu
March 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In support of today's #marchforscience, I am sharing this excellent report from my colleagues on the consequences of removing LGBTQ data. This is only the tip of iceberg of the Trump Administration's war of science, facts, and the truth.
#standupforscience2025
#factsnotfascism
#standupforscience2025
#factsnotfascism
I had a fantastic time at my first Jazz Brunch! So wonderful to be in community with the friends and supporters of my organization, @williamsinstitute.bsky.social, and to see one of my reports on workplace discrimination of LGBTQ employees highlighted 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
March 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I had a fantastic time at my first Jazz Brunch! So wonderful to be in community with the friends and supporters of my organization, @williamsinstitute.bsky.social, and to see one of my reports on workplace discrimination of LGBTQ employees highlighted 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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February 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Hard to overstate how radical a departure from regulatory norms (and rollback of transparency) this would be.
Breaking: RFK Jr. moves to quietly eliminate public comment from HHS's decision making: www.statnews.com/2025/02/28/r...
RFK Jr. moves to eliminate public comment in HHS decisions
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved to rescind the longtime practice of giving the public a chance to comment on the health agency’s plans.
www.statnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hard to overstate how radical a departure from regulatory norms (and rollback of transparency) this would be.
If I had to have only one message to everyone in 2025, it's this:
STOP. COMPLYING. IN. ADVANCE.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF TYRANNY FOR THE TYRANTS!!
Seriously, grow a fucking spine and stand up for what's right. Seeing a whole lot of spinelessness in recent months...
STOP. COMPLYING. IN. ADVANCE.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF TYRANNY FOR THE TYRANTS!!
Seriously, grow a fucking spine and stand up for what's right. Seeing a whole lot of spinelessness in recent months...
February 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
If I had to have only one message to everyone in 2025, it's this:
STOP. COMPLYING. IN. ADVANCE.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF TYRANNY FOR THE TYRANTS!!
Seriously, grow a fucking spine and stand up for what's right. Seeing a whole lot of spinelessness in recent months...
STOP. COMPLYING. IN. ADVANCE.
STOP DOING THE WORK OF TYRANNY FOR THE TYRANTS!!
Seriously, grow a fucking spine and stand up for what's right. Seeing a whole lot of spinelessness in recent months...
This is extremely disappointing from the folks who own Star Trek, a franchise built around the concept of IDIC: Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations 🖖 Another spineless company that only supported #blacklivesmatter and DEI because it was en vogue. #cancelparamount
Paramount, the parent company of BET, MTV and the Paramount film studio, said on Wednesday it was rethinking its approach to DEI policies amid a broader backlash driven by the Trump administration.
Paramount Retreats on D.E.I. Policies
The company has a merger pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized programs focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This is extremely disappointing from the folks who own Star Trek, a franchise built around the concept of IDIC: Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations 🖖 Another spineless company that only supported #blacklivesmatter and DEI because it was en vogue. #cancelparamount
Check out my latest work on the experiences of workplace discrimination and harassment among Black LGBTQ workers. #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter
Our new report finds half of Black LGBTQ employees in the U.S. have faced discrimination or harassment at work due to their LGBTQ status. About 60% of Black LGBTQ workers are under age 35, identify as bisexual, and make less than $50,000 a year. Read more at bit.ly/Blackworkers
February 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Check out my latest work on the experiences of workplace discrimination and harassment among Black LGBTQ workers. #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter
Our veterans deserve better care, not worse!
February 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Our veterans deserve better care, not worse!
Had a wonderful time presenting to UCLA undergrads with my @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social colleague @cathrencohen.bsky.social about the future of reproductive rights under the Trump Administration for UCLA Sex Week! #thekidsarealright
February 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Had a wonderful time presenting to UCLA undergrads with my @uclarepropolicy.bsky.social colleague @cathrencohen.bsky.social about the future of reproductive rights under the Trump Administration for UCLA Sex Week! #thekidsarealright
Trans folks, especially trans women, aren't just more likely than cis folks to be victimized - they are FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY!! #defendtranslives
Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault. bit.ly/transvictimized
February 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trans folks, especially trans women, aren't just more likely than cis folks to be victimized - they are FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY!! #defendtranslives
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You cannot recover from this with future investments
The data uncollected are lost forever
The data uncollected are lost forever
The NAEP 2024 -2025 Long Term Trend Age 17 assessment will not be administered in the upcoming weeks
Unbroken testing series since early 1970s
Nothing like ignorance to keep our country moving forward
Unbroken testing series since early 1970s
Nothing like ignorance to keep our country moving forward
February 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
You cannot recover from this with future investments
The data uncollected are lost forever
The data uncollected are lost forever
I truly cannot understate how much damage Trump and his ilk are doing to US research.
February 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I truly cannot understate how much damage Trump and his ilk are doing to US research.
Ohhhhh, I never thoooooought the leopards would eat my face 🎶
February 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Ohhhhh, I never thoooooought the leopards would eat my face 🎶
One more #healthpolicyvalentines for #ValentinesDay 💘
Roses are red,
Their thorns cut like a knife,
How close to death does someone have to be,
Before they can get an abortion to save their life?
#healthpolicy
#publichealth
#reprosky
#medsky
📊🩺
🛟
Roses are red,
Their thorns cut like a knife,
How close to death does someone have to be,
Before they can get an abortion to save their life?
#healthpolicy
#publichealth
#reprosky
#medsky
📊🩺
🛟
February 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
One more #healthpolicyvalentines for #ValentinesDay 💘
Roses are red,
Their thorns cut like a knife,
How close to death does someone have to be,
Before they can get an abortion to save their life?
#healthpolicy
#publichealth
#reprosky
#medsky
📊🩺
🛟
Roses are red,
Their thorns cut like a knife,
How close to death does someone have to be,
Before they can get an abortion to save their life?
#healthpolicy
#publichealth
#reprosky
#medsky
📊🩺
🛟