Sarah Strand
@drsarahstrand.bsky.social
Associate Lecturer in Psychology @CSU Sacramento. I teach statistics, methods, perception, learning, animal behavior, critical thinking, psyc of religion. Aspiring author. Neurotheology enthusiast.
This is an unreasonable ask for already overburdened teachers. If parents want to customize the education of their children to this degree, they should homeschool. What facts/issues am I not considering? www.npr.org/2025/06/27/n...
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SCOTUS: Parents can opt kids out of classes with LGBTQ book characters
At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.
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June 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This is an unreasonable ask for already overburdened teachers. If parents want to customize the education of their children to this degree, they should homeschool. What facts/issues am I not considering? www.npr.org/2025/06/27/n...
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I try to make my #5calls as often as I can. Today I talked to some real people (instead of VMs) when I called to urge for legislation that bans immigration and law enforcement officers from concealing their identities and agency affiliations. I also left messages for my senators to oppose H.R.1.
June 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I try to make my #5calls as often as I can. Today I talked to some real people (instead of VMs) when I called to urge for legislation that bans immigration and law enforcement officers from concealing their identities and agency affiliations. I also left messages for my senators to oppose H.R.1.
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“What Senator Alex Padilla did today was political theater.”
--Kristi Noem, the Head of Costuming, Hair, and Makeup at Political Theater
--Kristi Noem, the Head of Costuming, Hair, and Makeup at Political Theater
June 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“What Senator Alex Padilla did today was political theater.”
--Kristi Noem, the Head of Costuming, Hair, and Makeup at Political Theater
--Kristi Noem, the Head of Costuming, Hair, and Makeup at Political Theater
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RFK Jr.‘s extreme anti-vax views — and his related conflicts of interest — were a huge problem during his confirmation process.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines.
apnews.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
RFK Jr.‘s extreme anti-vax views — and his related conflicts of interest — were a huge problem during his confirmation process.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
In light of the enigmatic Supreme Court decision about the Catholic Charter school, I wanted to share this eloquent summary of how the 2022 #abortion and #schoolprayer rulings undermined religious freedom in our pluralistic nation. #academicsky
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Recent Supreme Court Rulings Undermine Religious Freedoms in America - ING
ING Interfaith Speakers Bureau July 5, 2022 Two recent Supreme Court decisions undermine the First Amendment and religious freedom in the United States. The first was Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health O...
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June 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
In light of the enigmatic Supreme Court decision about the Catholic Charter school, I wanted to share this eloquent summary of how the 2022 #abortion and #schoolprayer rulings undermined religious freedom in our pluralistic nation. #academicsky
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#humanist
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The recording of my talk is now available online! Thanks to the Humanists of Greater Portland for hosting me. The third and final talk in the series (Neurobiology of Morality) will be on Sun 27 July! youtu.be/2B7tX46Ae0c?...
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The Neurobiology of Religious Experiences (updated)
YouTube video by Portland Humanists
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May 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The recording of my talk is now available online! Thanks to the Humanists of Greater Portland for hosting me. The third and final talk in the series (Neurobiology of Morality) will be on Sun 27 July! youtu.be/2B7tX46Ae0c?...
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This paper beautifully illustrates why conspiracy theories are so successful, especially in times of economic, health, and war crises... All of which we are experiencing now. Once again, let us learn lessons from Germany.
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Conspiracy beliefs and negative attitudes towards outgroups in times of crises: Experimental evidence from Germany
While research on the determinants of conspiracy beliefs has been growing, there is still limited attention given to the broader consequences of conspiracy theories. This study examines the effects of...
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May 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This paper beautifully illustrates why conspiracy theories are so successful, especially in times of economic, health, and war crises... All of which we are experiencing now. Once again, let us learn lessons from Germany.
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My second talk in my 3-part series about the neurobiology of religion is about the neurobiology of religious experiences! It will be hosted TOMORROW (Sun 25 May) @ 10am PDT via Zoom by www.portlandhumanists.org #academicsky
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Humanists of Greater Portland
Portland chapter of American Humanist Association - good without a god
www.portlandhumanists.org
May 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My second talk in my 3-part series about the neurobiology of religion is about the neurobiology of religious experiences! It will be hosted TOMORROW (Sun 25 May) @ 10am PDT via Zoom by www.portlandhumanists.org #academicsky
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This is not okay. Call your representatives. 202-224-2131
May 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This is not okay. Call your representatives. 202-224-2131
Well, this could get interesting ... www.latimes.com/california/s...
Bucking Trump tariffs, California will push to maintain global trade independently, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that California will look for ways to expand trade despite President Trump’s sweeping round of tariffs that have sent financial markets tumbling.
www.latimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Well, this could get interesting ... www.latimes.com/california/s...
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If the government were functioning, I’d be against a shutdown. The government is not functioning. Democrats should stand their ground and refuse to fund DOGE. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Democrats face decision point on shutdown strategy
Republicans rebuffed Democrats' demands in shutdown negotiations. Democrats now have a choice to make.
www.politico.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
If the government were functioning, I’d be against a shutdown. The government is not functioning. Democrats should stand their ground and refuse to fund DOGE. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
And this started well before the newest threats to Dept of Ed and EOs targeting DEI.
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Gutted courses, fewer majors, faculty layoffs: Who will feel Cal State’s 8% budget cut?
The Cal State system is bracing for a cut of $375 million — a result of rising costs and declining enrollment. University officials warn of fewer classes and faculty layoffs.
www.kpbs.org
February 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
And this started well before the newest threats to Dept of Ed and EOs targeting DEI.
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... how familiar it feels to their own experiences going to church with their families. I am also so grateful to our hosts for opening their doors to visitors for another year. This experience is so much more meaningful with their stories and history. 3/3
February 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
... how familiar it feels to their own experiences going to church with their families. I am also so grateful to our hosts for opening their doors to visitors for another year. This experience is so much more meaningful with their stories and history. 3/3
... diverse religious and secular practices. I'm not out to change fundamental beliefs, but rather to destigmatize and break down barriers due to fear or lack of experience. It's such a joy to see students take in this experience and be moved by how NOT SCARY it is. And, for some... 2/
February 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
... diverse religious and secular practices. I'm not out to change fundamental beliefs, but rather to destigmatize and break down barriers due to fear or lack of experience. It's such a joy to see students take in this experience and be moved by how NOT SCARY it is. And, for some... 2/
I had the pleasure of visiting our local SALAM Center again last week with my Psychology of Religion students as part of a Site Visit Project, where students select from a set of options to experience...1/
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February 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I had the pleasure of visiting our local SALAM Center again last week with my Psychology of Religion students as part of a Site Visit Project, where students select from a set of options to experience...1/
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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
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February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
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We did not have a FAA administrator to respond to the tragic crash last night in DC. Why? Because Elon Musk pushed the head appointed under Biden to resign after he fined SpaceX for failing to follow safety license requirements. www.theverge.com/news/603113/...
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
FAA chief Michael Whitaker resigned earlier this month after facing criticism from Musk.
www.theverge.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We did not have a FAA administrator to respond to the tragic crash last night in DC. Why? Because Elon Musk pushed the head appointed under Biden to resign after he fined SpaceX for failing to follow safety license requirements. www.theverge.com/news/603113/...
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BREAKING via NPR: Oracle, run by Trump associate Larry Ellison is likely to take over Tiktok, leaving Facebook, Instagram, X, and Tiktok and Fox (along with Rogan etc) all largely controlled by one party.
The country remains split politically but the right has vastly more influence over the media.
The country remains split politically but the right has vastly more influence over the media.
January 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BREAKING via NPR: Oracle, run by Trump associate Larry Ellison is likely to take over Tiktok, leaving Facebook, Instagram, X, and Tiktok and Fox (along with Rogan etc) all largely controlled by one party.
The country remains split politically but the right has vastly more influence over the media.
The country remains split politically but the right has vastly more influence over the media.
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Read.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
January 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Read.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
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New in PN: @daviddejong.bsky.social on the pact with the devil
“Prior to Hitler seizing power, German industrialists were establishment conservatives and found Hitler and his supporters to be garish, boorish, uniformed clowns from impoverished areas. And then ... "
“Prior to Hitler seizing power, German industrialists were establishment conservatives and found Hitler and his supporters to be garish, boorish, uniformed clowns from impoverished areas. And then ... "
"A pact with the devil"
David de Jong on oligarchs getting in bed with fascists.
www.publicnotice.co
January 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New in PN: @daviddejong.bsky.social on the pact with the devil
“Prior to Hitler seizing power, German industrialists were establishment conservatives and found Hitler and his supporters to be garish, boorish, uniformed clowns from impoverished areas. And then ... "
“Prior to Hitler seizing power, German industrialists were establishment conservatives and found Hitler and his supporters to be garish, boorish, uniformed clowns from impoverished areas. And then ... "