Traci Kirtley
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Perhaps my favorite piece weāve published so far, where
@kashenj.bsky.social
and I talk about the ways we are seeing love change our national conversation, and the crucial role of hope in building a better future.
open.substack.com/pub/hopeseed...
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On Hope
Julie: The best news story of the week Iāve seen is that the Administration has reportedly abandoned a proposal that would have prevented thousands of Americans from accessing disability benefits. The...
https://open.substack.com/pub/hopeseeds/p/on-hope?r=d4exu&utm_medium=ios
about 1 month ago
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Shoe+
2 months ago
The Fred Trump treatment. Give him a fake job while Miller draws up missile strike plans on fishermen.
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open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Seeing former Republicans that I used to so vehemently disagree with speak out against Trump and his regimeās unlawful, unconstitutional, corrupt, anti-democratic actions is jarring, yet, it gives me extra confidence that ultimately, we can stamp this out.
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Trump Wants His Corruption to Be Public
Intimidation and extortion depends on the targets knowing what price they may pay.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/trump-wants-his-corruption-to-be-public-mob-boss-justice-department-qatar-plane-air-force-one?r=d4exu&utm_medium=ios
2 months ago
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AAUP
3 months ago
BOOM! After over a thousand students, faculty, & workers gathered on campus to demand a rejection of Trumpās bribe, UVA SAYS NO LOYALTY OATH! āš¼āšæāš»āš¾ M.I.T. āļø BROWN āļø PENN āļø USCāļø UVA āļø This is People Power in Action.
#DefendHigherEd
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Jess Calarco
4 months ago
Trump doesn't seem to see that some people are still immune to his threats. Jack White criticized Trump's Oval Office decor. The White House then called White a "washed-up, has-been loser... masquerading as a real artist." And White, undeterred, posted an absolutely blistering takedown in response.
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ProPublica
5 months ago
Are you a public housing resident behind on rent? ⢠You may be able to request lower rent if your paycheck decreased ⢠You may qualify for a hardship exemption, which can pause your rental payments Hereās a guide with more details. With
@bangordailynews.bsky.social
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Are You a Public Housing Resident Behind on Rent? Received an Eviction Notice? Hereās What to Know.
If youāre one of 1.6 million people living in public housing nationally, you have special protections meant to prevent low-income tenants from being evicted when they fall behind on rent. We createdā¦
https://www.propublica.org/article/maine-eviction-safeguards-public-housing?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=propublica-bsky&utm_content=8-9
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Iām sitting with a student panel discussing basic needs challenges in college, and theyāre discussing something I hear constantly: one of the most critical elements of successful programs is the simple act of treating students like human beings, rather than numbers.
5 months ago
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This is devastating.
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ProPublica
5 months ago
ProPublica spoke to about 150 people who had lived in homeless encampments when cities cleared them out in āsweeps.ā We distributed notecards so people could tell us about the toll in their own words. ā”ļø This is what they wrote:
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Ah,the irony of the recent EO on college sports which is the literal definition of DEI. It calls for: Diversity: protection for womenās sports Equity: addressing the disparities between rich and poor athletic departments Inclusion: added $ for non-revenue sports
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Saving College Sports
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.Ā Purpose and
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/saving-college-sports/
5 months ago
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Believe in Students
5 months ago
From food and housing security to mental health and belonging, the CSU system continues to lead with care and action. We presented the
#RealCollege
Curriculum as a valuable resource for educators who want actionable tools and strategies that make a real impact.
realcollege.believeinstudents.org/
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The #Real College Curriculum |
https://realcollege.believeinstudents.org/
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Republicans Against Trumpism
7 months ago
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten on Trumpās āBig Beautiful Billā: āIām rarely really surprised when I look at polling data. I look at it every day. But the amount of disapproval for this bill, holy cow, my goodness graciousā
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@kashenj.bsky.social
and I pay homage to
@nonprofitaf.bsky.social
and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance while we try out imagining a radically different future. Check it out:
open.substack.com/pub/hopeseed...
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Hopeful AF
Traci: Julie, after spending the last couple of decades running nonprofits, I have found comfort in the dark yet accurate humor of the blog āNonprofit AF.ā Are you familiar with it?
https://open.substack.com/pub/hopeseeds/p/hopeful-af?r=5hpo7l&utm_medium=ios
7 months ago
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Speaking to āopportunity hoardersā, Matthew Desmond says, āWe can decorate our walls with rainbow flags and Black Lives Matter signs, but the wall remains the wall, indifferent to our decorations.ā
7 months ago
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It is exhausting, constantly waiting for the next terrible thing and then fighting them one by one. But doing it really matters. Hereās what
@kashenj.bsky.social
and I have to say about that in our latest post.
hopeseeds.substack.com/p/pushback-m...
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Pushback Matters
Julie: Traci - I loved seeing you at our reunion this weekend!
https://hopeseeds.substack.com/p/pushback-matters?r=5hpo7l&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true
7 months ago
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Believe in Students
8 months ago
1 in 5 college students are parents. The reality is that being a parenting student is an incredibly common experience, yet their stories often get lost in the conversation about the "traditional college student."
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ProPublica
8 months ago
What makes a good tip for ProPublica? ⢠Information that isnāt already known ⢠Evidence that powerful people are doing something they shouldnāt ⢠Specifics and receipts How to contact us securely:
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How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely ā ProPublica
Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.
http://propublica.org/tips
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Backstage getting ready for the premiere of our new
#RealCollege
curriculum course supporting basic needs of
#studentparents
!
#RealCollegeMC
#MCStudentParents
8 months ago
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Look for the Helpers: the latest from
@kashenj.bsky.social
and me.
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Seeds of Hope
Look for the Helpers
https://open.substack.com/pub/hopeseeds/p/seeds-of-hope-a47?r=5hpo7l
8 months ago
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The Lincoln Project
8 months ago
They want you to think boycotts and protests donāt work. 71% drop in income says otherwise. Keep going.
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@kashenj.bsky.social
and I talk philanthropy, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and maybe the first nice things Iāve ever said about the Big Ten in our latest post.
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Seeds of Hope
Leaders Leading
https://open.substack.com/pub/hopeseeds/p/seeds-of-hope-549?r=5hpo7l
8 months ago
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@kashenj.bsky.social
and I have been writing about the examples of courage and leadership we see from people who are standing up, speaking out, and pushing back against the authoritarian regime trying to take over our country. You can read our latest here.
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9 months ago
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NY Times Pitchbot
9 months ago
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Aaron Rupar
9 months ago
Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"
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Believe in Students
9 months ago
Texas, here we come!
@tracikirtley.bsky.social
will be at Texas Strong Texas Pathways Institute #5 next week on April 3, discussing the
#RealCollege
Curriculum. She'll be presenting with the fabulous Virginia Fraire and Susan Warner-Sanchez. Are you going? We're looking forward to seeing y'all!
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