Rebecca Gates
@rebeccagates.bsky.social
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There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵
May 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵
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This is so beautifully Black!! #kendricklamar #superbowl
February 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is so beautifully Black!! #kendricklamar #superbowl
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Reinventing rhetoric from over 10 years ago. "AI is free of ideology" "all we need is efficiency". But cynically, because this is about using tech for undemocratic control. We CS folks need to reckon with this if we don't want to go where IBM did in the 30s.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and...
February 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reinventing rhetoric from over 10 years ago. "AI is free of ideology" "all we need is efficiency". But cynically, because this is about using tech for undemocratic control. We CS folks need to reckon with this if we don't want to go where IBM did in the 30s.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and...
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Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
January 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
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We cannot rely on unelected tech oligarchs who stand to gain from their government appointments, write Eirliani Abdul Rahman and Anne Collier, two former members of the Twitter Trust and Safety Council who had a front-row seat to Elon Musk's restructuring of Twitter.
At DOGE, Musk's Billionaire Interests Likely to Trump Public Interest | TechPolicy.Press
We cannot rely on unelected tech oligarchs who stand to gain from their government appointments, write Eirliani Abdul Rahman and Anne Collier.
buff.ly
January 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We cannot rely on unelected tech oligarchs who stand to gain from their government appointments, write Eirliani Abdul Rahman and Anne Collier, two former members of the Twitter Trust and Safety Council who had a front-row seat to Elon Musk's restructuring of Twitter.
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New lawsuit alleges Trump admin is steering info on federal employees to person who works for Musk, not the government.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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January 28, 2025 at 5:49 AM
New lawsuit alleges Trump admin is steering info on federal employees to person who works for Musk, not the government.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Oh, per @nbcnews.com: Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship.
Note: Quakers were some of the earliest supporters of Sanctuary, even putting out a booklet on the topic in 1984 (it's still available). www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Note: Quakers were some of the earliest supporters of Sanctuary, even putting out a booklet on the topic in 1984 (it's still available). www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship
The suit appears to be the first from a faith-based organization challenging the change in court.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Oh, per @nbcnews.com: Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship.
Note: Quakers were some of the earliest supporters of Sanctuary, even putting out a booklet on the topic in 1984 (it's still available). www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Note: Quakers were some of the earliest supporters of Sanctuary, even putting out a booklet on the topic in 1984 (it's still available). www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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JOURNO Friends: With the new Purdue Pharma deal announced, it's the perfect time to dig into reporting on opioid settlements.
@kffhealthnews.bsky.social can help! We're hosting a webinar to share tips on how you can use our database of 7,000+ ways state & local govts are spending the money.
@kffhealthnews.bsky.social can help! We're hosting a webinar to share tips on how you can use our database of 7,000+ ways state & local govts are spending the money.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Localize This: How to Report on Your Community's Opioid Settlement Spending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meet...
State and local governments have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doi...
kff-org.zoom.us
January 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
JOURNO Friends: With the new Purdue Pharma deal announced, it's the perfect time to dig into reporting on opioid settlements.
@kffhealthnews.bsky.social can help! We're hosting a webinar to share tips on how you can use our database of 7,000+ ways state & local govts are spending the money.
@kffhealthnews.bsky.social can help! We're hosting a webinar to share tips on how you can use our database of 7,000+ ways state & local govts are spending the money.
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The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
ReproductiveRights.Gov Vanished, So We Brought It Back
theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. You're welcome. Get all the info you need from AM to PM, wherever you are.
buff.ly
January 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on!
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com
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One thing to look out for in state voting legislation in 2025: bills that would require a passport, birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship to register or vote. Unnecessary requirements like these would disenfranchise many Americans.
Voting Laws Roundup: 2024 in Review
2024 was another extremely active year for voting legislation, and early indicators suggest little signs of a slowdown in 2025.
www.brennancenter.org
January 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
One thing to look out for in state voting legislation in 2025: bills that would require a passport, birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship to register or vote. Unnecessary requirements like these would disenfranchise many Americans.
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As someone who increasingly relies on the blogblog for local news… I endorse this idea.
Looking to do something useful but not sure what? Write clearly? Don’t mind attending the occasional public meeting? Blogblog may be for you.
civicfutures.substack.com/p/in-the-loop
Looking to do something useful but not sure what? Write clearly? Don’t mind attending the occasional public meeting? Blogblog may be for you.
civicfutures.substack.com/p/in-the-loop
January 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
As someone who increasingly relies on the blogblog for local news… I endorse this idea.
Looking to do something useful but not sure what? Write clearly? Don’t mind attending the occasional public meeting? Blogblog may be for you.
civicfutures.substack.com/p/in-the-loop
Looking to do something useful but not sure what? Write clearly? Don’t mind attending the occasional public meeting? Blogblog may be for you.
civicfutures.substack.com/p/in-the-loop
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If researchers are going to do right by families and young people on the impact of AI on mental health, we need to get our act together. We need to learn from the mistakes we've made on screens, social media, and smart phones.
Quite happy to see our @oiioxford.bsky.social team's efforts published!
Quite happy to see our @oiioxford.bsky.social team's efforts published!
New! Oxford researchers @oiioxford.bsky.social outline recommendations for studying the impact of artificial intelligence on young people’s mental health: bit.ly/3WRtpzV. #artificialintelligence #screentime #children #mentalhealth
OII | Oxford researchers outline recommendations for studying the impact of artificial intelligence on young people’s mental health
With the rapid adoption of AI by children and adolescents using digital devices to access the internet and social media, OII experts call for a clear framework for AI research considering the impact o...
bit.ly
January 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If researchers are going to do right by families and young people on the impact of AI on mental health, we need to get our act together. We need to learn from the mistakes we've made on screens, social media, and smart phones.
Quite happy to see our @oiioxford.bsky.social team's efforts published!
Quite happy to see our @oiioxford.bsky.social team's efforts published!
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More on how the NIH was working to address bird flu, before the change in federal administration www.nih.gov/news-events/...
NIH officials assess threat of H5N1
Balancing enhanced vigilance and “business as usual.”
www.nih.gov
January 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
More on how the NIH was working to address bird flu, before the change in federal administration www.nih.gov/news-events/...
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The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
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"It was ... a totally different city government. There were more people of color and queer people than in any other city commission, cumulatively, in Portland’s history. There were working-class people who worried about when their health insurance would kick in." @lydiakiesling.bsky.social
National politics made me despair. Then my friend ran for office, and I unleashed my inner political animal.
Manage a Political Campaign Just to Feel Something Again
National politics made me despair. Then my friend ran for office, and I unleashed my inner political animal.
www.thecut.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"It was ... a totally different city government. There were more people of color and queer people than in any other city commission, cumulatively, in Portland’s history. There were working-class people who worried about when their health insurance would kick in." @lydiakiesling.bsky.social
Never liked Clippy, now here I am trying to write with Copilot lurking. What progress!
Why do developers think their solutions are the only solution? Provide tools, make them opt-in, and useful tools will get used, perhaps even cherished and recommended.
Why do developers think their solutions are the only solution? Provide tools, make them opt-in, and useful tools will get used, perhaps even cherished and recommended.
January 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Never liked Clippy, now here I am trying to write with Copilot lurking. What progress!
Why do developers think their solutions are the only solution? Provide tools, make them opt-in, and useful tools will get used, perhaps even cherished and recommended.
Why do developers think their solutions are the only solution? Provide tools, make them opt-in, and useful tools will get used, perhaps even cherished and recommended.
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GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
January 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
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I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I am a climate scientist and this is correct ⬇️