Amanda Becker

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

A letter from the Chem Dept (shared by @Sairanb) says that they’ve “worked diligently to recruit Professor Lisa Jones, a leading African American chemist” and says that delaying Hannah-Jones tenure vote has had a “chilling effect” on hiring, esp from underrepresented groups. https://t.co/ceX5myFR1f — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Last week, I reported that the #UNC board's handling of Hannah-Jones could make it harder to recruit top faculty. This week, a renowned scientist its chemistry department has pursued for 2 years said she "cannot see [herself] accepting a position." A 🧵: https://t.co/vrY7aCF3Vc — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

UNC's chemistry dept has been trying to recruit bioanalytical chemist Lisa Jones for two years. This week, the dept told UNC's chancellor that Jones has said "she cannot see [herself] accepting due to the board's handling of Hannah-Jones' hiring. A 🧵: https://t.co/9CUkQxrRa6 — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

The Biden administration said expanding the child tax credit would slash child poverty in half. But months later, it’s clear that it will take a complex, multi-agency effort unlike anything the federal government has done before. https://t.co/S7oSKQLRSe @ChabeliH — PolitiTweet.org

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@HaleighHoffman yes, may want to get on the waiting list now! it can take awhile. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

@HaleighHoffman are you going to district clay?? love. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

RT @cathleendecker: The Biden team promised to speed up Harriet Tubman's appearance on the $20. It's not going that way. By @AnnieLinskey h… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maggieNYT: Alternative title: Why pretending Trump isn't there may not be as effective as some in media and both ends of political spec… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @postpolitics: When will Harriet Tubman adorn the $20 bill? https://t.co/GvBi1aLUx5 — PolitiTweet.org

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How one of Washington’s top health officials plans to fight pregnancy-related deaths https://t.co/AmJWz3nhQI via @19thnews @shefalil — PolitiTweet.org

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Feeling this piece from @DougHeye (Though thank God we can start traveling again!) https://t.co/mzg29Da1WO — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MikhailAlexa: For one of my final stories as a fellow @19thnews, I looked at chronic pain, which disproportionately impacts women. "Th… — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

RT @gregorykorte: Your periodic reminder that contempt for a free press is more institutional than it is partisan. https://t.co/JkL05jD6i5 — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

RT @emarvelous: 🗳 Voting rights 💉 Vaccines 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Immigration This summer, the Vice President could be the hardest working woman in Washin… — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Luckily I’ve still got mine. Orange. Chewed by my cat. They are some of my favorite shoes. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Last week, UNC faculty told me the board’s handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones’ hiring would make it harder to recruit across all departments, including sciences. A renowned biomedical chemist has declined to join the school. https://t.co/9CUkQxrRa6 — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Last week, UNC faculty told me the board’s handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones’ hiring - wo customary tenure, contrary to recommendations - would make it harder to recruit across all departments, including sciences. A renowned biomedical chemist has declined to join the school. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlecMacGillis: "An Amazon delivery driver is Ohio's second $1 million Vax-a-Million winner." #fulfillment (h/t @NTallapragada) https://… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @maggieNYT: That's three and counting - WaPo, CNN and NYT reporters all had records seized by the Trump DOJ https://t.co/J4qbjBm4W7 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @stevesilberman: Fascinating @John_Birdsall article in @nytimes on the #queer legacy of Zuni Café founder Billy West, who transformed SF… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @amzam: How Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open is resonating with young women in tennis https://t.co/biwQJ1NZzJ via @19thnews — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

Oh heeeeyyyyy Vogue says my two favorite hairstyles combined - a mullet, permed - are SO COOL they're banned in Iran, forbidden by Australian schools. https://t.co/ZGqByzUCDv — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CampaignLegal: 🚨 New lawsuit: The U.S. saw record turnout in 2020, in no small part because of non-profits that helped voters register… — PolitiTweet.org

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Sound advice even if you aren't. TBH they look exactly like shrimp to me. I do not eat shrimp. Because they look like cicadas of the sea. You're welcome. — PolitiTweet.org

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It's to the point I don't even understand why some of the "gotcha" emails I get from political groups about opponents are "gotchas." Is literally anyone quoting or using these things? — PolitiTweet.org

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Rep. Sharice Davids new children's book aims to reflect Native, LGBTQ+ kids https://t.co/oXVGPGNRWC via @19thnews @shoeleatherkate — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @bcrodriguez: In Tulsa and beyond, Biden tasks Black women with fighting the legacy of inequity. Latest from @emarvelous for @19thnews:… — PolitiTweet.org

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@jamesoliphant I was just about to subscribe to your substack. — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

The Promise and Pressures of Deb Haaland, the First Native American Cabinet Secretary — via @NYTLiz https://t.co/NIKf8l4K2C — PolitiTweet.org

Amanda Becker @AmandaBecker

@angelo_greco nah straight up Bolognese on pasta! Breakfast Pasta! — PolitiTweet.org