Talked feminist resistance in educational spaces with this group of incredible leaders at #NWSA2025 @melchomintra.bsky.social

Living in a small town means I get to vote for people I actually know and trust, and that’s pretty cool.

Never will I ever get paying for parking at your place of work

#nokings #mvl #iowa

My student shared that he recently used active listening to support a friend. For the first time, after years of friendship, he and his friend talked about mental health challenges together. He concluded his paper stating that because of my class, he can now be a better friend. I’m crying 😢

Honored to have been a part of the Rally on the Hilltop last week! Extremely proud of the student speakers who shared stories of how the current administration is impacting them and their friends 💜

Catch us at #cornellcollege on the OC!

#QueenPhee after roasting Cathy and the league leadership “I’m sure they will fine me. I mean, seems like anything with free speech is fined now” - phee 🔥

As a Lynx fan, I’ve been heartbroken for these women. But I’m even more so moved by the love they’ve been showing each other and their heartfelt reflections on the relationships they share. Women’s sports are special 🩵💚 #GoLynx

It’s almost like we want women to be in pain…

Register now! mobilize.us/s/023LMt/n

Every mental health professional I know has been saying this would happen for years. These spirals were predictable and preventable www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/p...

Join us for a vital discussion on water quality! #mvl #iowawater #voicesunited

A 50-40-90 season - that was special to watch #MVPhee

Students at Cornell College filled campus with words and symbols of support today 🩵💜#SuicidePreventionMonth #cornellcollege

Diagnosis as intervention has been a part of my practice for years. Glad to see a wider conversation around the process and impact of diagnosis, especially as self-diagnosis continues to grow

Unrivaled is expanding in its second season, adding two new teams. It is also adding a pool of development players. As it grows in size, it will also be on a 4th night of TV. More details ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Raising awareness and showing support during Suicide Prevention Month 🩵💜

For the fifth consecutive year, Gallup reports that nearly 7 in 10 Americans approve of organized labor, the highest level reached since the early 1960s. #ThankAUnion

One week in and I already said yes to way too many things 🤷🏼‍♀️

How my expressed joy over Taylor’s engagement is a feminist act which counters internalized sexism and shame associated with liking traditionally feminine culture and reclaims celebrity gossip as a means of power and connection rather than a frivolous hobby, and other thoughts I had this week #TNT 🧨

See ya tonight! #iowadems #mvl

This is huge for Iowa - let’s keep the momentum going!

Working in higher ed has me crying pretty regularly these days

With a new school year beginning, Iowa state legislators propose to eliminate Iowa Public Employee Retirement System and implement performance-based pay for teachers. March on Saturday to show public school teachers and staff that Iowans do value their work!

But what if TS12 is 47 Trump diss tracks ❤️‍🔥 the orange is orange-ing

In states with private prison systems, taxpayers are on the hook for higher costs, workers are provided weaker protections and benefits, and patients receive a lower standard of care. Iowans deserve better.

I can’t explain it, but this video healed me #studbudz

See ya tonight! #linncounty #IA #medicaid

The Iowa City school board unanimously voted to restore “gender identity” to a dozen antibullying and harassment policies Tuesday. This is a reversal of an earlier decision to remove the words to align with a new Iowa law. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...

An Eastern Iowa resident who tested positive for measles went to several stores, pharmacies, a day care and a golf course last week when they were contagious. Public health officials are asking the public to fill out a form if they may have been exposed. www.thegazette.com/news/eastern...

‘Bring him back’: Eastern Iowans protest deportation of 20-year-old West Liberty High alum www.thegazette.com/news/bring-h...

Implying comprehensive reproductive healthcare policies are worse than Nazis is WILD

RIP

My statement on Iowa’s federal delegation voting to gut Medicaid & threaten rural hospitals:

All these celebrities (spike lee, usher, steph curry) showing up to WNBA games in NY, Vegas, and the Bay. And we have Justin Vernon driving in from Wisconsin to watch the Lynx. Nothing more Midwest!

Pride’s officially over in Iowa. This law will cost lives, force Iowans to move out of state, and cripple the local economy

Watching the finals at the bar, and all the men are talking about how much better the W is, which is both exciting but also infuriating because like where have you been?? We’ve known this!

Finally leaning into my identity as a woman in STEM as I shout, “BUT SCIENCE” to anyone who will listen

350+ in Mount Vernon, IA Small town America says #NoKings

This bill bans the use of material produced by an entity that performs abortions, promotes abortions, or contracts or makes referrals to entities that perform or promote abortions. That’s a lot of words to say doctors and scientists

Only 26 years late to the game, but I finally watched The Matrix tonight. Why did no one tell me it’s is trans allegory?? Would have watched it sooner! Please tell me if I’m missing other subtly queer media www.bbc.com/news/newsbea...

Raygun is on it 😂

The two gayest things in my back pocket are my trauma from 13 years of catholic school and my chapstick. Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈

Last night I learned from farmers at Abbe Hills Farm and Buffalo Ridge Orchard about the cancelation of previously promised funding for Local Food Purchasing Assistance - a program proven to be effective at both feeding Iowans AND stimulating the local economy. This admin is not for you, Iowa

Happy International Workers’ Day! Remember that “workers” includes immigrant workers. Everyone needs to be protected and paid!

Senate Democrats are participating in forums and town halls around the state this weekend. Check out iowasenatedemocrats.com/events/ to find one near you!

Just two cute nerds presenting on incorporating lived experiences into undergrad psychopathology courses at #MPA2025!