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Diana Ross' dress might be the most gorgeous representation of demographic data we've ever seen. The embroidery included the names of her children and grandchildren. 🩷🩷🩷 #metgala

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This is Exhibit A for why it's important to understand your data's origin

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WEBINAR: Assessing the Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Children and Youth Tues. May 6 Hosted by Manatt and LPFCH Details and registration: manatt.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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WEBINAR: The State of Data Access (May 15) Join national leaders and local experts for a conversation about how we can protect vital information—and strengthen our future—through data resilience. Hosted by mySidewalk Details: hubs.la/Q03kzbmm0

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We're sharing because we care.

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Yes! Why our data matters “Demography helps us understand how the world is changing and why, providing critical data and insights that help governments, organizations, and individuals develop effective strategies to meet the complex challenges of the future.” www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/4/...

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A few days ago, President Trump issued an executive order seeking to block all federal funding to NPR, the latest in a series of threats to media organizations across the country.

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Sold as conveniences, the flood of new internet-connected car features raise your risk of surveillance by government and law enforcement. This story uses public records obtained through FOIA, so we dropped the paywall on it. Read it here: wrd.cm/4lXJQWb

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I don’t know how to tell yall this, reporters, but the man is simply never joking

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Today, I submitted my public comment opposing the conversion of civil servants into political appointees. And while this essay isn't meant to be about that policy, it feels very relevant.

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"Just as roads and bridges are fundamental to our physical infrastructure, demographic information is vital to our data and policy infrastructure." ...from our colleagues @mmather.bsky.social & @datageekb.bsky.social in @cossa.bsky.social Why Social Science www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/4/...

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Nice to see the rule of law still matters

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Guys, #sdjournos PLEASE help out. We really need nominations for “Journalist of the Year.” Please share. The only requirements are 1) the nominee is a journalist 2) in San Diego. 3) is not on SPJ board. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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❗ACTION ALERT❗ Are you familiar with plans to reclassify civil servants to move positions that require specialized expertise into political positions? There is an opportunity for public comment. And fortunately Friends of BLS & @copafs.bsky.social have put together a script you can use

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Does anyone know if PRAMS data collection actually restarted in April?

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"Just as roads and bridges are fundamental to our physical infrastructure, demographic information is vital to our data and policy infrastructure." New piece co-authored by @mmather.bsky.social and APDU Board member @datageekb.bsky.social in Why Social Science from @cossa.bsky.social

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So far overwhelming public response has resulted in course correction. Let's see if it will work this time, too.

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"Long-term lower choline intake has a negative impact on cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults and may increase the risk of cognitive decline." www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39965...

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remember when papa johns was gonna start adding a .30 cent “obamacare” charge to their receipts?

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posse comitatus has entered the chat www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

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Highly recommend. Also, have your handkerchief ready in the last 5 minutes.

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In case you need another example that resistance works...

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Today's moment of good news: "HHS’ reversal on creating an autism registry shows that even when it seems that no one is listening, your voice matters." autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/hhs-... Thank you @autisticadvocacy.org

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Keep the pressure on. Never obey in advance. The Trump administration has restored the student visa registrations of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States who had minor — and often dismissed — legal infractions.

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We are hearing suggestions that if you have a grant, you should log in asap and download copies (PDFs & screenshots) of all relevant documentation.

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Feels relevant... Exclusionary Discipline Threatens Youth Mental Health, but Protective Factors Can Help www.prb.org/articles/exc...

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"Those who saw the danger coming should be listened to, those who dismissed us should be dismissed." Absolutely and 100% worth reading. And doing. www.liberalcurrents.com/trump-alarmi...

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It's about fucking time. I don't even need an "I told you so" medal. Just get on the bus now and fight like we were telling you to. www.liberalcurrents.com/trump-alarmi...

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Please stop repeating that he is deporting people. He is kidnapping them and trafficking them into a gulag in the fucking jungle. We don’t do that to anyone, much less someone whose only “crime” is being undocumented. We don’t do that to fucking murderers for fucks sake.

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