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kenirwin.bsky.social
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How long do we think it'll be before Trump re-names the Kennedy Center, probably after himself?

Ohio's SB1/HB6 proposes to eliminate all DEI programs at Ohio state universities. Here's a great op-ed from a student on why DEI in university matters: www.dispatch.com/story/opinio... Ohioans, please ask your representatives to opposed this bill!

Meanwhile, Google/Alphabet has strayed so far from "don't be evil" all the way to "sure, use our AI-systems to kill people". www.bbc.com/news/article...

I've heard a number of people say, "I live in a safe blue district/state--there's no point in calling my reps since they're already on the right side." Yes, there is: You can call and insist that they be among the loudest voices on the issues you care about, since they can afford to be.

🛎️Senate Bill 1 micromanages higher education classrooms and threatens academic freedom on Ohio's public university and college campuses. There is a hearing for sponsor + proponent testimony this afternoon. Take action to STOP this bill: action.aclu.org/send-message...

I just sat down and listened to @darwilliams.bsky.social’s album The Honesty Room for the first time in a while and: wow - that was one heck of a masterful first album!

I’m taking little doses of good news where i can find it. Today: found a long-lost overdue book & returned it.

I found this insight very helpful today: Just because I can SEE what’s missing doesn’t mean I have to BE what’s missing. My most powerful actions will happen when “what’s missing” overlaps with “my best skill set and areas of interest.”

POV: trying to get myself to go for a walk. Me: it’s not *that* cold. I mean, even the wind chill is above 0°F.

My friend Keri just coined the phrase “double-dog entendre” and I can’t wait for an occasion to use it.