Nate

AI and Democracy Movements Project – Ash Center

Been reading through info from the AI in Democracy Movements website. It speaks to organised movements, but I see plenty of applications for individuals just wanting to know what they can do and where they can find good information. ash.harvard.edu/ai-and-democ...

I’ll be singing ‘Get Outta My Way’ as I do.

Actual footage of me walking to work the day after seeing Kylie Minogue.

The Nature of Our Power: A Conversation with Political Scientist Erica Chenoweth "The best study on the subject in my opinion suggests that in the long term, institutions really can’t save us; that civil society and mass mobilization are a more potent check on a backsliding democr...

I've been reading Erica Chenoweth's (Academic Dean, Harvard Kennedy School) work on mobilisation during times of democratic backsliding. I appreciated their analysis of current events and insight into how civil society can save the day when institutional checks and balances no longer can.

The Five Stages of DEI Maturity Many organizations take big actions in the realm of DEI because of something they see another company do—such as publicly declaring themselves champions of people of color or setting an ambitious top-...

With DEI initiatives being culled around the US, I realised I have a lot of room to better understand how organisations implement them. This is a helpful description from the Harvard Business Review, with plenty of points to reflect on where I and organisations I work with are at.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

I feel gross every time I look at the news. Trying to do one thing every day to push back, or cut through the noise and understand, or build my resilience.

Here’s how I pushed back today. If you’re an ASHA member you can do the same at ashaa.quorum.us

There would be no Stonewall - no “LGB” rights - without the “TQ+.” Especially the trans women of colour who were among the first to stand up. This doesn’t erase their legacy. But it is cruel.

To our trans, gender diverse, & queer siblings: We remember. We see you. We stand with you. 🏳️‍⚧️

If you immediately started calling the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" because someone told you it was it's new name, YOU ARE VERY CAPABLE OF RESPECTING TRANS PEOPLE'S NAMES & PRONOUNS.

I realise the first Pride was a riot. All I have for today are a glitter beard, 22-inch drum, and rage.

May our unapologetic loudness be acceptable to the queer forebears. #midsumma

Honestly I don't remember *anything* remotely like this ever happening in those Schoolhouse Rock videos

Mirroring Trump, Peter Dutton takes aim at diversity and inclusion workforce After President Donald Trump's successful campaign targeting "diversity, equity and inclusion" initiatives in US workplaces, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton vows to scale back similar positions in the ...

I know we’re trying to avoid tariffs and all, but can we stop importing this from America?