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Roxanne Gates

@highdesertsun.bsky.social

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Human Services graduate. Twitter and FB refugee. Non-binary - I take all the pronouns. Currently terrified but holding out hope it will all be ok. #socialwork

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Nov 17

Pleased I discovered how to make a feed... this one is for social work. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Mar 3

It has been 0 days since I got an email about potentially losing my job.

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Feb 13

Good now I can quit holding my breath. #socialwork #socialjustice #highereducation #socialworker

A screen cap of my email reads: We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the Graduate School at the University of South Dakota.
Please refer to the attached acceptance letter for further details of your acceptance.
Sincerely,
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Feb 3

Worth noting that McConnell refusing to whip votes to convict Trump at his impeachment trial (or vote himself to convict) is *why* we’re now in a position where a trade war with our allies could happen. If McConnell is looking for the person at fault, he might want to consult a mirror.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Feb 3

Mitch McConnell: Tariffs "will drive the cost of everything up. In other words, it will be paid for by American consumers. I mean, why would you want to get in a fight with your allies over this?"

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · Feb 3

MAGA is big mad that Mitch McConnell told the truth for once and said that Donald Trump's tariffs "will be paid for by American consumers."

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · Feb 2

The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.

Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover

Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.

www.wired.com

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Jan 22

Yes. I don't know how many emails I can take. I already took steps to remove my pronouns from my record.

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Jan 22

Never knowing when I'm going to get another email about my work dismantling DEI is kind of keeping me on edge.

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DamGirl @flashytaser.bsky.social · Sep 24

Bluesky is just witness protection from X.

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 27

I am shamelessly hooked on DramaBox watching Return of His Majesty and its pretty darn good.

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 16

Awe, poor guy

Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · Dec 16

This was not an insult, but this person was spreading misinformation and got upset I corrected him with a QT instead of a reply. A sad case of actions meeting consequences.

Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghava...•4h •••
That's not true. You can read the filing yourself.
The one they're trying to ban is IPOL. Here's what the CDC says about the mode of administration for IPOL.

“Single-antigen IPV (IPOL) is distributed in
10-dose vials. The recommended dose for both children and adults is 0.5 mL. It can be administered by the intramuscular or subcutaneous route, using a needle length appropriate for the age and size of the person receiving the vaccine.”

QT of
Nick & @OpposedThinker • 6h
“People don't seem to realize that RFK wanted to ban the ORAL polio vaccine. Not the original one. Wish these posts would add that clarification.”

Nick then replied to my QT of his tweet:
@OpposedThinker
Follow
You could have done a normal reply rather than putting me on blast to your 60k followers.
Thanks.
I will retract that statement though as I was misinformed. Thanks for the information.

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 15

"We need moms, but not in the military"

What.

www.cbsnews.com/news/women-m...

Women in the military worry about Hegseth's views on women in combat

Women have served in combat roles for the U.S. for more than 30 years, and some veterans and enlisted women worry Pete Hegseth might change that if he's confirmed as defense secretary.

www.cbsnews.com

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 11

My application was verified, now we wait for the school's decision on whether I am accepted to the MSW program at USD. #socialwork #LCSW

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 8

My pleasure! I'm taking suggestions for keywords to add, if you can think of anything.

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 8

I made a feed that might help you to connect :) bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 8

I put together a #socialwork feed that might help you to connect with like minded folks bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 7

Basically she's not saying anything that hasn't been said by many before her.

Mark Zaid, Esq @markzaidesq.bsky.social · Dec 6

My response for my client @oliviaoftroye.com to President Trump's nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation (#FBI) #KashPatel's threat of a forthcoming defamation lawsuit.

#RightBackAtYa

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 3

That is something I never thought about

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 1

I created a #socialwork feed that may help you bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 1

If you would like, here is the #socialwork feed. Currently taking suggestions for additional keywords :) bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 1

This made me lol

Lee @enveloping.bsky.social · Dec 1

When MAGA turns on Bud Light for pride month cans, that’s capitalism. When folks leave X because it’s a shitty platform owned by a shitty person, that’s purity politics. Get it right

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 1

My pleasure! Please send along any suggestions you have for additional keywords.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Dec 1

RFK Jr. is a fraud. Always has been.

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In the last couple of weeks RFK has been seen on camera popping zyn nicotine pouches, eating McDonald’s, deep frying a turkey in tallow, and discussing 15 years of heroin use. This is the guy promising to “make America healthy”?

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Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Dec 1

*mlem*

Roxanne Gates @highdesertsun.bsky.social · Nov 30

I put together a #socialwork feed, perhaps this will help us find our people bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Zippo @naughtyzippo.bsky.social · Nov 21

I'M ALIVE!!! Fuck you, Schrödinger!

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