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Virginia Sapiro

@vsapiro.bsky.social

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Retired political scientist in NH & Boston who still scholars. Also making believe I'm a historian, farmer, cook, baker. I do love democracy, knowing stuff, looking at art, listening to music. Current research: history of higher education in the U.S. .. more

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Virginia Sapiro is an American political scientist and political psychologist.

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 9h

Cute!

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 10h

Is there a good frog pin to celebrate the mascots of the resistance?

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 14h

Diane Keaton. This hits close. When I was young some people said I looked like her in Annie Hall, and whether it was true or not, I treasured the idea. I even wore ties and jackets. May her memory be a blessing.

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 15h

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 16h

well he got his COVID shot, so doesn't need them any more?

Sara Silverstein @sarasilverstein.bsky.social · 20h

Trump govt further gutted the CDC last night, while continuing the govt shutdown instead of protecting healthcare for Americans. Areas affected last night include policy, comms, intelligence, infrastructure, global health & more. This is an attack on national security
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 16h

This government worker is obviously nonessential. He keeps going on vacation (or staying there) and making all his government worker buddies be on vacation, too. I know he TECHNICALLY doesn't work for the Executive branch (altho the reality seems different): but shouldn't he be furloughed or RIFed?

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Redsky @redsky.pirhoo.com · 15h

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams Im 15! as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams Im 15! as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol, Shelly Lundberg, Ann Bartow , and 2 more Richard S.J. Tol, Shelly Lundberg, Ann Bartow, Manisha Sinha, Virginia Sapiro

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 17h

After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.

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Sara Silverstein @sarasilverstein.bsky.social · 20h

Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

www.nytimes.com

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

He just can’t not lie.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE Facility in Illinois, unable to conduct constitutional role of oversight.

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) says he has been denied 4 times to see what is going on inside the Broadview, IL ICE facility:

"Something's going on in there that they don't want us to see. I don't know what it is, but all Americans should be asking the same question."

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson doesn’t know that #NoKings is a pretty old American tradition. One if by land, two if by sea, y’all.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

It’s not a compact. It’s hostage taking.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1d

To avoid swearing in a duly elected Democratic House member who will force a vote to release the Epstein files, the House is in recess indefinitely

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

Headline news: Chicago Mayor says Trump has a soul. Lost, but a soul.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

Knew they would eventually. Me? Still waiting for my check from Soros.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

My guess is that he « lost out » pretty much the way the rest of us did. Not considered.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 1d

Not to mention the crushing lines outside of Zingermans.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Wow. So-fa so good.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

All servicewomen serving in combat roles already have to meet stringent gender-neutral physical standards.

But Secretary Hegseth is intent on smearing those women as unqualified — and pushing all women out of military service.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Moves to Push Women Out of the Military

From eliminating the Pentagon’s gender advisory committee to misrepresenting women’s combat readiness, Hegseth’s record shows a clear campaign against women in uniform.

www.aclu.org

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Happy to talk, but privately. (I'm easy to find at BU for email) Must say: If one has not been a dean, there are bunches of things one wouldn't know about what it takes. But yes, also good to talk about the process of making a match and settling one in.

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Why, thank you Br. Larry. And yes, happy to hand out pearls of dubious wisdom.

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Of course they did. It's not like Justice works for anyone but Trump to help him reward his friends and punish his enemies. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Justice Department indicts N.Y. attorney general

Justice Department wins indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of committing mortgage fraud in 2023.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

A little wine on a cloth, maybe. Tylenol? Never.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

I got a perfect attendance record in third grade. Almost no-one had ever seen that before. And it wasn't easy.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for this, Bibi.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

If there is a real move toward peace + justice in the Mideast and Trump played any real role I am grateful to him. But no-one responsible for ending democracy in his own country, decreasing justice and increasing corruption and state abuse human beings there is eligible for a Nobel Peace prize. No.

Virginia Sapiro @vsapiro.bsky.social · 2d

These people have minds like 6 year olds.