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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join the American Geophysical Union for a webinar next Tuesday, 29 July, for a legislative update on the current outlook for federal science funding, including what to talk to your legislators about during AGU's August Days of Action. lnkd.in/gHNmBpyN

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Apr 24

Interesting report from the American Meteorological Society about the value of the weather enterprise #science shorturl.at/NeF9g

Without a Strong Weather Enterprise, America's Economic Leadership is at Risk

This special report offers recommendations for actions that need to be taken immediately to restore capabilities to protect life and property from weather risks and to allow the carefully balanced pub...

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Apr 22

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Apr 22

As an AGU community, we must unite to strongly support sustained investment in Earth and space sciences and highlight the dangers of cutting research funding and weakening the U.S. federal workforce.

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Apr 22

Join #AGU for congressional visits June 3-4 in Washington, D.C. - it's a critical time for U.S. science policy & legislators need to hear from #scientists #researchers #students. @agu.org will set up meetings and prepare you to meet with your legislators. Sign up by 9 May: shorturl.at/r7r3P

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our first webinar, filled with resources, skills-building, and opportunities, is this Wednesday, 9 April, at 12 PM ET.

Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Apr 7

If you're looking for impactful ways to push back against recent U.S. policies harming science, join @agu.org for one of our upcoming Days of Action. Working together is the only way we can protect and preserve our scientific enterprise. www.agu.org/science-poli...

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Eos @eos.org · Apr 1

More than 1,900 scientists from the @nationalacademies.org have signed an “SOS” letter warning that the Trump administration’s actions have threatened the ability of U.S. scientists to explore scientific questions without censorship.
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1,900 Scientists Warn Of "Real Danger" In Open Letter - Eos

In an open letter to the American people, more than 1,900 scientists sent an “SOS” that the Trump administration’s actions have “decimated” the nation’s scientific enterprise and censored scientific w...

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Mar 27

That’s a wrap on AGU’s Local Science Partners Congressional Visits Day! Today, scientists like Christine Shields (@catswx.bsky.social) met with members of Congress to advocate for strong science funding and evidence-based policy.

Here’s a quick recap of the day:🧵⬇️

#AGUinDC #SciencePolicy

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Mar 27

If you want to participate in AGU's next Day of Action, register for our webinar on Wed, 9 April at 12 PM ET shorturl.at/Z4qdO

Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Mar 27

So proud and honored to be with our @agu.org Local Science Partners on the Hill today. We're meeting with legislators to talk about the need for science funding, the importance of supporting students, & the impact of the WH executive orders and DOGE policies on the scientific enterprise.

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Eos @eos.org · Mar 10

NASA has closed its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, Office of the Chief Scientist, & DEIA branch of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, firing 23 people.

"Reductions in force of entire offices will not help us get back to the Moon or to Mars." 🧪 🔭

NASA Shutters Offices of Strategy, Chief Scientist, and Diversity - Eos

On Monday morning, NASA conducted a reduction in force for its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS), Office of the Chief Scientist, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and…

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Mar 10

One nice thing from @nationals.com free tix for former and current feds www.mlb.com/nationals/ti...

Federal Workers Ticket Offer | Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals are pleased to offer current and former federal workers two (2) free tickets to the Exhibition Game vs. the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on Monday, March 24, at 1:05 p....

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Mar 7

If you're attending the #StandUpForScience rally in D.C. today, stop by @agu.org first for refreshments, signs, and networking!

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Dr. G @drlauraguertin.bsky.social · Feb 27

Thank you AGU and all the people in this amazing earth & space science community I’ve met throughout my career for the support and opportunities ⚒️🌊🧪

AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Feb 27

Big thanks to Laura Guertin, who’s been an AGU member since 1993 and volunteer extraordinaire along the way! From Annual Meeting planning to science advocacy & mentoring, Laura's dedication is truly inspiring. 🌍👏Discover. https://buff.ly/3ESsfxM
#AGU

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Feb 19

Federal science agencies are under threat. AGU has made it easy to advocate for NSF, NOAA, NASA and more. Visit AGU’s Science Policy Action Center to stand up for science.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Jan 28

The prescience of Idiocracy is quite something.

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Castor Starr 🌈 📚 @castorstarr.bsky.social · Jan 22

Reminder that the best thing you can do to support open and free information is to USE YOUR LIBRARY #booksky #librarysky #diversebooksky #supportyourlocallibrary #diversebooks #libraries

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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · Jan 6

Features of Adulthood xkcd.com/3034

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Dec 20

A pretty good breakdown of some of the things in original CR deal - www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYq1E7Cc/

We had a bipartsan deal to fund the government. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for you. #shutdown #trump #elon #musk #government #holidaytravel

TikTok video by Greg Landsman

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Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Dec 13

Stop by poster 2610 this am to learn more about communicating the risks of Climate Intervention. #scipol #AGU24

Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Dec 12

Interested in #scipol - join us today to hear from Senior Congressional staff. #AGU24

Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Dec 11

3 COPS of 2024 happening at 4PM not 5. Marriott Treasury. #AGU24

Brittany Webster @bonlyme.bsky.social · Dec 11

If you’re in the grand Hyatt, come by Declaration now. Lots of box lunches left frin our event. #AGU24

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