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My Father’s Daughter

@aninsggirb.bsky.social

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ARCH/IA/LA assistant professor. landscape architecture for the health of all living beings via psychocultural & behavioral analyses. spatial restitution = belonging to place-wellbeing. cortisol reduction re-wilding. magazine editor.

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · Feb 1

I wrote: ‘Health equity and community care are essential to spatial justice. Care encompasses more than the absence of harm, but comprises multiple measurements of comfort — balance and alignment in body, mind, and spirit, resulting in feelings of contentment, belonging, and, purpose.’

Places Journal @placesjournal.bsky.social · Nov 15

FIELD NOTES: REPAIR #4

The latest in the series, feat. words by Simon Sadler, @tamigraph.bsky.social, Nina Briggs, @kavitaurbanist.bsky.social, Aaron Cayer, Ifeoma Ebo, Elke Krasny, @johanpries.bsky.social, Kyle Spence, Phineas Harper & Gabu Heindl.

Observations on repair in a broken world:

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5h

The Supreme Court’s 2025 term will decide critical election and voting rights cases that could reshape American democracy. I explain what is on their docket and what cases deserve your attention.

Please watch and share.
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Supreme Court's SHOCKING New Agenda Revealed!

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 5h

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Screenshot of a list that reads: Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO):
State and Local Engagement

Office of Post Secondary Education (OPE):
Student Support Services (TRIO)
Institutional Service (HBCUs, HSIs, Tribal Colleges, ANAPISI)

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS):

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Enforcement Offices

Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD)
Budget Seryice

Screenshot of list that reads: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
OESE):

Office of Innovation and Early Learning
Office of School Community Improvement Programs
Well Rounded Education Division (Arts Education)
Charter Schools Program
Office of Safe and Supportive Schools
Program and Grantee Support Services
Comprehensive Literacy State Development
JAVITS (Gifted and Talented)
School Support and Accountability
Office of Formula Grants
Office of Migrant Education
Effective Educator Development Program
Innovation and Early Learning Programs
Effective Development Division
Program and Grantee Support Services

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 6h

must be endlessly fascinating: the messaging/warning histories calling watchmen for help when in trouble. to learn/revive these alarms (palatal, phonetic/consonant & portable) now could change the game

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 7h

“It's a narrative abt how whiteness becomes a formation worth living & dying for…in myriad ways & on multiple levels, white Americans bet their lives on particular sets of meanings associated w/whiteness, even in the face of clear threats to mortality or to common sense.”
@jonathanmetzl.bsky.social

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Boston Review @bostonreview.bsky.social · 6d

“Anti-wokeism is about giving ideological cover to longstanding priorities on the right—dismantling the welfare state and ramping up the carceral state, especially in the form of immigrant deportation and detention.”

Activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen:

Building a Political Home - Boston Review

Activist and scholar Cathy J. Cohen on winning power in the midst of a “generational war.”

www.bostonreview.net

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 8h

Doesn’t preventing citizens from leaving the country violate the fundamental right to freedom of movement (protected under the Privileges & Immunities Clause of the U.S. Constitution & the 5th Amendment's due process rights) & per scotus, such restrictions can’t be imposed w/out due process of law?

StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 9h

Starting October 14th, the Trump administration will ban Non-Binary+Intersex people (including citizens) from entering/leaving the country (via plane) through CBP passport changes
www.gtlaw-insidebusinessimmigration.com/u-s-customs-...

CBP Enforces Binary Sex Codes and Enhanced US Passport Validation in APIS

CBP enforces binary sex codes and stricter US passport validation in APIS effective October 2025. Key compliance updates for business travelers and airlines.

www.gtlaw-insidebusinessimmigration.com

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 9h

“Whereas, the proposed policies under Project 2025 include significant rollbacks in regulatory protections, reductions in social welfare programs, the dismantling of the federal civil service workforce, and ban any focus on equity, all of which would disproportionately harm the Black community…”

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 10h

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What Project 2025 Means for Black Communities -The Thurgood Marshall Institute at LDF

This report dissects Project 2025 and details how its radical proposals to restructure the federal government and increase the president’s authority would severely harm Black communities across the co...

tminstituteldf.org

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Meg @meg122t.bsky.social · 15h

This (demolishing the black middle class) was the whole purpose of the felon's dismantling of the Federal Govt.

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Victor Ray @victorerikray.bsky.social · 12h

This administration appears to believe that Black people existing is anti-white discrimination.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 12h

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism and hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color.

Five Ways the Department of Education Is Upending Public Schools

The Trump administration has made a rapid succession of hires and decisions at the Department of Education that could spur profound changes in how schools operate and children learn. Here’s what to kn...

www.propublica.org

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 14h

a key thing about vought — and all of these guys — is that they have a totally top down and hierarchical vision of the world. they believe that the cultural changes they hate can be turned off by destroying the federal government because they can’t imagine that they emerged bottom-up in society

Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 15h

What he’s railing against is a profound shift in culture, status… He’s obsessed with the idea that America is controlled by a leftist “ruling elite” - but “elite” isn’t defined socio-economically or by political power, it means something like: Getting to define “real America” and who gets to belong.

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The Real Zanetta @therealzanetta.bsky.social · 1d

I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU!! To those of you who often add me to lists and starter packs.
Y'all are AWESOME!🎉🥰
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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 13h

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences named @hofrench.bsky.social as member, recognizing his work in international reporting, authorship & education. The Academy honors individuals who shape public understanding & bring clarity to the defining issues of our time. www.amacad.org/person/howar...

My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 1d

they understand that he meant the govt, state, city & academic jobs - ayce raids are the precursor practice to incarcerating the ones to be replaced

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d

Qatari soldiers in Idaho will have better access to health care than Americans.

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 1d

targeted for being a loving, generous auntie & a trailblazing advocate for justice, particularly in the areas of civil rights & consumer protection by a corrupt, unequal justice system

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

This is important exculpatory evidence bc the indictment accuses James of seeking a “second home” mortgage when in reality she intended to use it as an “investment” home by renting it out.

(James disclosed between $1,000-5,000 in rent during 1st year, but the contract allowed short term rentals.)

Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

NYT reports that Letitia James’s great niece lives in the home that is the subject of the indictment.

The niece reportedly testified before a *different* grand jury, telling them that she had lived there for many years without paying rent. James visits regularly.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 1d

The CDC official who was leading the measles response and was RIFd has more than 28 yrs experience as the senior USG official leading outbreaks on Ebola, Marburg virus, and mpox. 2/4

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

Important piece by Prof. Kate Andrias. This is why treating SCOTUS as the only word on the Constitution gives away our power as citizens.

As I frequently say “we are founders and framers” of the next iteration of democracy in this country.
GIFT LINK
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | The Constitution Doesn’t Belong to Trump or the Supreme Court

www.nytimes.com

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

We have the timidity of countless corporate and university GCs to thank for the fact DEI is treated as though it were illegal.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1d

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 1d

“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want to own.” - Andy Warhol

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 2d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 2d

Due to the federal government shutdown, there is no updated CDC data to inform a Weather Report. COVID is still being transmitted around the country and everyone should continue to use their layers of protection: high-quality masks, get your updated boosters, testing before gathering,

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My Father’s Daughter @aninsggirb.bsky.social · 1d

you need to go on tour with that message - you’ll save ppl a lot of ⏰💰😩 especially 💁🏽‍♀️

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Denise Dewald, MD @denisedewald.bsky.social · 2d

Horrific. A 50-year old black man had a stroke & was confused from it. Cops didn’t want to “waste time” doing a thorough evaluation for a medical emergency, assumed it was drugs, & simply threw him in jail. He died

A tragic example of the cruelty of structural racism

www.kare11.com/article/news...

KARE 11 Investigates: Postal worker died after police mistook stroke for drug impairment

Kingsley Bimpong was jailed instead of hospitalized; video shows guards ignored his suffering for hours.

www.kare11.com

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