The last report for the state university system in Missouri showed $6.5 billion in economic impacts and 69,000 jobs. Trump and Musk are threatening that success. That is the message that needs to be shared in every state.

My brain gave me this image and I felt the need to share #transpride #transgender #trans #lgbtpride #digitalart #digitalartist #procreateart #trogdor #homestarrunner

Opponents spent eight hours urging a Missouri House committee to leave the expiration date in place on laws barring transgender students from competing in sports according to their gender identity and restricting gender-affirming care for minors. #moleg #mogov via @anneliseh.bsky.social

The breach extends further, giving Musk’s associates access to systems related to employee onboarding, job performance reviews, and healthcare management. This raises serious concerns about potential violations of federal privacy laws, including those protecting health information under HIPAA.

Elon Musk’s staffers have gained unauthorized access to sensitive government employee data by installing a server at the OPM. They now have access to USAJOBS, the federal hiring portal where applicants submit personal details such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, and employment histories.

As the Trump administration & many state governments appear poised to accelerate attacks on higher education as a public good, the AAUP urges colleges & universities to resist the coming onslaught of political interference & defend the core values of higher education. 🧵 www.aaup.org/news/against...

Call your reps & scream bloody murder 202 224 3121 We want our parks open and fully staffed We want an increase in budgets to help with the increase in visitation We want MORE L.E. Rangers in the parks to better protect them We need our parks now more than ever wessiler.substack.com/p/elon-musks...

No matter who is president, we cannot turn our backs on the unfinished work of equality across our society.

Good morning!

On Monday, February 3 at 4:30 PM, the Missouri House Committee on Emerging Issues will be hearing 8 anti-trans bills. Submit written testimony and, if possible, show up to provide testimony and support for trans Missourians. promomissouri.org/take_action/...

@eury-speir.bsky.social is an outstanding early career science educator that we’re fortunate to have back on our summer instructional staff! Give them a follow and, if you’ve got openings, a longterm full-time teaching job!

Hi there! I'm a nonbinary PhD candidate at the University of Missouri, focusing on paleontology and geoscience education. I recently transferred over from the bird app.