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Scientists are testing a surprising approach to fighting hunger in one of the poorest places on Earth Madagascar is reeling from political unrest. But there’s another problem that no one’s talking about.

Excellent nuanced piece in Vox that is worth a read! www.vox.com/climate/4650...

We may feel isolated- but the global movement for basic needs, access, dignity, and respect is real. 🤎🤍💙

Brilliant scholar and superb human being wrote this book! Congrats @mmendoza.bsky.social !!

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We shall rise again, are you with me?

The retaliation right now against justice movements is such a deep expression of Sara Ahmed’s quote “We become a problem when we describe a problem.”

People may point to you as the “problem” when you call out injustice- hella hegemonic. Keep on speaking your truth!

Court Strikes Down NIH's Unlawful Termination of Research Grants on Topics Including DEI and Gender Identity | ACLU In a sweeping rebuke, a court ruled that NIH’s actions targeting research involving "disfavored" topics and populations were unlawful, arbitrary, and capricious, and therefore void. Ibis Reproductive ...

“Arbitrary and capricious” aka bigoted, racist, sexist NIH “woke research” purge policy.

Yay for this win!! A small bucket of water dousing the otherwise raging fire that is our political landscape. #celebrate 🕺 www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-r...

Thank you #WCWS for a great conference! I learned a lot and met many new friends/colleagues!

Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades The lag in funding extends far beyond D.E.I. initiatives, affecting almost every area of science: chemistry, computing, engineering, materials and more.

NSF cuts also means less money for undergraduate and graduate students, the US public and communities worldwide that benefit from research.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.

By @alejandrabee.bsky.social

The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.

EPA freezes environmental justice grants as Zeldin defends budget cuts before Congress The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency drew bipartisan criticism in a contentious Senate hearing over whether the agency defied federal law by halting billions in climate and environmental justice g...

EPA freezes environmental justice grants as Zeldin defends budget cuts before Congress - The Daily Climate www.ehn.org/epa-freezes-...

50-Plus Groups Protest Trump's Attack on Higher Ed Dozens of higher education associations publicly called on President Donald Trump to restore the “historic compact” between American universities and the federal government—the latest sign of growing ...

50+ higher ed groups just sent a letter blasting Trump’s attacks on universities, urging an end to political funding freezes, and defending academic freedom, diversity, and free speech for all. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

A powerful act of reclamation, unity, and intention for the next seven generations!

Two-thirds of global heating caused by richest 10%, study suggests Paper in Nature Climate Change journal reveals major role wealthy emitters play in driving climate extremes

"The world’s wealthiest 10% are responsible for two-thirds of global heating since 1990... a powerful argument for climate finance and wealth taxes" www.theguardian.com/environment/... #taxtherich #yyj #climatejustice

Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rap...

A wonderful colleague just sent me this. They say “While it is impossible for private philanthropy to close the gap left by federal funders, we can provide modest grants to mitigate some of the impact on scholars, projects, and project teams.” Y’all are our MVPs ! www.spencer.org/grant_types/...

Very helpful. Also check in with SPOs and program officers (if they haven’t been fired 😬) for specifics.

Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.

NSF is stopping all future and suspending all existing grants!!! Oh hell no…. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Hehe! VT

The saying here in Vermont is “April snow helps May flowers grow” ❄️=🌷

Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Cut Funding The administration is reviewing about $9 billion in federal funding that the university receives.

Thank you Harvard Professors for leading the way ❤️: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/u...

Erosion of knowledge is an erosion of self: “Until we understand the assumptions in which we are drenched we cannot know ourselves.”— adrienne rich

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.' With the abrupt shutdown of USAID funding, many clinics, including those serving women in remote areas, have shuttered. Midwives are reporting that mothers and babies are dying as a result.

With the abrupt shutdown of USAID funding, many clinics, including those serving women in remote areas, have shuttered. Midwives are reporting that mothers and babies are dying as a result.

Letter to Faculty on Self-Censorship and Boldness (opinion) In a letter to fellow faculty, Nolan L. Cabrera argues that self-censorship is not a strategy for self-preservation.

“Bending the knee and precomplying will not stave off these attacks.

Acquiescing to censorship will not stop the threats.

Only engaging in collective, bold, public, strategic struggle & disruption has the potential to do so.

We did not pick this fight, but this is the fight that we are in.”

Bouquets of gratitude to Jade Sasser, Catherine Corson, Ingrid Nelson & Dan Suarez #AAG2025 for your brilliant insight and critique of my book.

brilliant captivating #tiffmassey #DIAmuesum

Yay #FeministGeographies #AAG2025 celebrating in Detroit!

Not Just Green, Not Just White - Nebraska Press Not Just Green, Not Just White brings together a group of diverse contributors to explore the rich intersections between race and environment. Together these...

Excellent. Check it www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...

Community connection and commoning is the antidote.