Poli Sci Chick
@poliscichick.bsky.social
Political Scientist & Sociologist who likes to break things down & figure out what makes them tick. (she/her)
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Don’t Look Up was apparently a documentary.
December 26, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Don’t Look Up was apparently a documentary.
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I am tired of Russia’s bs.
When I say tired, I mean, I feel the weight of generations of tired.
When I say tired, I mean, I feel the weight of generations of tired.
December 26, 2024 at 6:47 PM
I am tired of Russia’s bs.
When I say tired, I mean, I feel the weight of generations of tired.
When I say tired, I mean, I feel the weight of generations of tired.
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Something important to remember is that when we talk about protecting sex workers, we don't just mean from sexual predators or serial killers.
There are several ways sex workers can experience violence.
Here's a few of them:
There are several ways sex workers can experience violence.
Here's a few of them:
December 17, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Something important to remember is that when we talk about protecting sex workers, we don't just mean from sexual predators or serial killers.
There are several ways sex workers can experience violence.
Here's a few of them:
There are several ways sex workers can experience violence.
Here's a few of them:
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
December 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
December 18, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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Good take by a couple of my kid’s classmates in the elementary school newspaper
December 17, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Good take by a couple of my kid’s classmates in the elementary school newspaper
ABC never, ever should have settled that Trump lawsuit.
All they succeeded in doing was showing him that they’ll be willing to pay to make a headache go away.
Now that Trump’s team knows that for certain, now they know they can do it going forward.
This lawsuit was a proving ground.
All they succeeded in doing was showing him that they’ll be willing to pay to make a headache go away.
Now that Trump’s team knows that for certain, now they know they can do it going forward.
This lawsuit was a proving ground.
December 17, 2024 at 9:45 AM
ABC never, ever should have settled that Trump lawsuit.
All they succeeded in doing was showing him that they’ll be willing to pay to make a headache go away.
Now that Trump’s team knows that for certain, now they know they can do it going forward.
This lawsuit was a proving ground.
All they succeeded in doing was showing him that they’ll be willing to pay to make a headache go away.
Now that Trump’s team knows that for certain, now they know they can do it going forward.
This lawsuit was a proving ground.
Look, I don’t want to be *that* person & I *do* think this is worth doing—
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
More that 120 Democratic lawmakers have called on Biden to take a key step toward protecting millions of Americans from Trump’s far-right agenda by ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. A constitutional guarantee against sex discrimination would strengthen the protection of reproductive rights.
Over 120 House Democrats Urge Biden to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
A constitutional guarantee against sex discrimination would strengthen the protection of reproductive rights.
truthout.org
December 17, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Look, I don’t want to be *that* person & I *do* think this is worth doing—
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
Look, I don’t want to be *that* person & I do think this is worth doing—
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
More that 120 Democratic lawmakers have called on Biden to take a key step toward protecting millions of Americans from Trump’s far-right agenda by ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. A constitutional guarantee against sex discrimination would strengthen the protection of reproductive rights.
Over 120 House Democrats Urge Biden to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
A constitutional guarantee against sex discrimination would strengthen the protection of reproductive rights.
truthout.org
December 17, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Look, I don’t want to be *that* person & I do think this is worth doing—
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
However—
A Constitution is simply a piece of paper that we choose to imbue with power. It only works because we all agree it does.
There’s evidence to suggest that the upcoming Administration does not feel the same way.
December 17, 2024 at 6:23 AM
And according to Benjamin Franklin, it should be a turkey anyway!
My bipartisan legislation to recognize the Bald Eagle as our national bird just passed Congress and is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law! 🦅
December 17, 2024 at 6:03 AM
And according to Benjamin Franklin, it should be a turkey anyway!
Don’t be so eager to give up a right—
You never know when you might need it.
You never know when you might need it.
December 15, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Don’t be so eager to give up a right—
You never know when you might need it.
You never know when you might need it.
December 15, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.
Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.
Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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If we're going to be overhauling bank regulatory structure then may I humbly suggest:
December 13, 2024 at 7:57 PM
If we're going to be overhauling bank regulatory structure then may I humbly suggest:
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I'm what's called "silent homeless". I couchsurf, so I'm not exposed to the elements and constant public eye / judgment / ridicule. It's definitely a privilege to be able to be silent homeless. At the same time, there's absolutely no privilege in being #homeless. #houselesssky #classconsciousness
December 10, 2024 at 6:14 AM
I'm what's called "silent homeless". I couchsurf, so I'm not exposed to the elements and constant public eye / judgment / ridicule. It's definitely a privilege to be able to be silent homeless. At the same time, there's absolutely no privilege in being #homeless. #houselesssky #classconsciousness
December 13, 2024 at 10:49 PM
“If you feel pain, you are alive. If you feel other people's pain, you are a human being.”
—Leo Tolstoy
—Leo Tolstoy
December 12, 2024 at 11:48 PM
“If you feel pain, you are alive. If you feel other people's pain, you are a human being.”
—Leo Tolstoy
—Leo Tolstoy
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Over the years, I've heard lots of folks say that they don't really know what to write for alt-text accessibility.
So ... as promised - here are some handy #Accessibility guides!
I've written these from the perspective of #SciComm material, but they can be generalised to any field.
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So ... as promised - here are some handy #Accessibility guides!
I've written these from the perspective of #SciComm material, but they can be generalised to any field.
🔭🧪🎢
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October 27, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Over the years, I've heard lots of folks say that they don't really know what to write for alt-text accessibility.
So ... as promised - here are some handy #Accessibility guides!
I've written these from the perspective of #SciComm material, but they can be generalised to any field.
🔭🧪🎢
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So ... as promised - here are some handy #Accessibility guides!
I've written these from the perspective of #SciComm material, but they can be generalised to any field.
🔭🧪🎢
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In the United States, we talk a lot about “fundamental rights”
But what does that really mean?
Here’s a definition:
Rights without which liberty and justice could not exist; rights that are implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.
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But what does that really mean?
Here’s a definition:
Rights without which liberty and justice could not exist; rights that are implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.
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December 12, 2024 at 11:38 PM
In the United States, we talk a lot about “fundamental rights”
But what does that really mean?
Here’s a definition:
Rights without which liberty and justice could not exist; rights that are implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.
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But what does that really mean?
Here’s a definition:
Rights without which liberty and justice could not exist; rights that are implicit in the concept of ordered liberty.
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“Whenever people say, 'We mustn't be sentimental’, you can take it they are about to do something cruel.
And if they add, ‘We must be realistic’, they mean they are going to make money out of it.”
—Brigid Brophy
And if they add, ‘We must be realistic’, they mean they are going to make money out of it.”
—Brigid Brophy
December 12, 2024 at 10:20 PM
“Whenever people say, 'We mustn't be sentimental’, you can take it they are about to do something cruel.
And if they add, ‘We must be realistic’, they mean they are going to make money out of it.”
—Brigid Brophy
And if they add, ‘We must be realistic’, they mean they are going to make money out of it.”
—Brigid Brophy
December 12, 2024 at 6:49 PM
This is the @forbes.com article it’s from, btw:
December 12, 2024 at 8:29 AM
This is the @forbes.com article it’s from, btw:
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 AM