Academic, TRIO Cheerleader, Political Scientist, Lover of Video games and all things nerdy. #TRIOworkshttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3m3q4kqro6s2oOff my hiatus to say this: MAGA doesn’t actually embrace you if you’re not white or not Christian. It tolerates you, quietly, conditionally, and only when you serve its purpose. You're a tool to attack diversity, not be it. The moment you speak up, the mask slips. 🔗 https://newrepublic.com/post/202059/maga-kash-patel-diwali-racism21 Oct 2025 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3q4kqro6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3ltwxvweopc2uI didn’t have cable growing up, I had PBS. It taught me to dream, to feel, to believe I mattered. For kids like me, it wasn’t just TV, it was a lifeline. Cutting PBS cuts off wonder, empathy, and possibility. We can’t afford that. #SavePBS #PublicMediaMatters https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5399204-rand-paul-trump-funding-npr-pbs/14 Jul 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltwxvweopc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lr6zxvxshs2zFresh off the Press! Here is this Month's McNair Scholars newsletter. Check and see what our fabulous students are working on and accomplishing. :) #TRIOWorks https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rolling-Straight-into-Summer.html?soid=1141082164288&aid=vCOIhXcUyR009 Jun 2025 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr6zxvxshs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lqdu4uryac2wI am the first to go to college and first to work not in manual labor. Sometimes, access to education and its impact is generational work. We may not see the effects, but by fostering opportunities, families can go from laborers to educators. Someday, the dream they're family sought will happen. 2/229 May 2025 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqdu4uryac2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lqdtkabfbk2wI wanted to share some of my family history. Like many, I am the product of immigrants. My Great, Great Grandparents came from Italy the 1880s. Neither of them could read or write. 1/229 May 2025 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqdtkabfbk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lprrrwbcvs2wIt's in the data, education = one of strongest predictors of employment, higher median salaries, AND access to necessary benefits such as healthcare and retirement. When you gut the education system, put up barriers to higher education attainment like defunding TRIO, you're affecting so much more.22 May 2025 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprrrwbcvs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lprrkbacsc2wAnd such unemployment is consistent with multiyear data. Those with more education are more likely to earn more and be employed. The blip = Covid. Those with degrees were more likely to maintain employment during that time.22 May 2025 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprrkbacsc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lprreji3sk2wLet's say we're generous and say those below a BA make $46k a year. Pay attention to the other end of the chart in the grey. Those with less education tend to have higher unemployment rates.22 May 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprreji3sk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lprqz46jfk2wMedian weekly earnings for those with less than a BA degree is less than $750. A total gross take home (not counting taxes and deductions) per paycheck of $1,500. Totals to a gross annual amount of around $35,000. Factor in all expenses, most in this range are either at or around the poverty line.22 May 2025 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprqz46jfk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lprqiqkous2wI assure you that the impact that defunding the Dept. of Education would have on our society would be massive. Let's look at some charts 1/322 May 2025 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprqiqkous2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpozenv7wk24Essentially- Mississippi had roughly 9-10% of their students held back a grade because of low testing. the 4th grade reading "miracle" actually shows a 9-10% deficiency, far behind the national average.21 May 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpozenv7wk24https://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpoywesl7224The fallacy of the Miss. Miracle is that is does not include struggling test scores in their numbers. All things look like miracles when we exclude the things that dispute or challenge the outcomes. https://jabberwocking.com/update-mississippi-reading-isnt-so-miraculous-after-all/#:~:text=Before%20the%20reforms%20Mississippi's%20white,Easy%20come%2C%20easy%20go.21 May 2025 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpoywesl7224https://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpoyfnbqc224In Louisiana after the creation of GATOR vouchers, On average, voucher students at private schools fare worse on state tests than their public-school peers. Particularly limited income students get left behind with school choice vouchers. https://www.nola.com/news/education/louisiana-school-vouchers-academic-results-la-gator/article_06eaec14-e8a2-11ef-82b9-d75d434eaa34.html#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20voucher%20students%20at,income%20students%20at%20public%20schools.21 May 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpoyfnbqc224https://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpoxn4522k24While Rep. Simpson and I disagree on a lot of things, I'm glad that we can count him as an ally for TRIO programs. Thankful that he spoke up on the behalf of these programs.21 May 2025 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpoxn4522k24https://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpownqqx3224Rep. Frankel: The federal government's role in education is to provide valuable oversight and ensure access to educational opportunities.21 May 2025 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpownqqx3224https://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpovsg2uhc2gRep. Bice calling the Dept. of Education's mission a failure without acknowledging that it's failing due to heavy cuts in favor of school choice and a lack of keeping up with cost of living needs for public school educators as a cause is infuriating.21 May 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpovsg2uhc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpouz5q44s2gSchool choice is just another way to say "we want to privatize education." School choice is only a choice for people who already have resources.21 May 2025 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpouz5q44s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lpouoi2pxk2gThe Woman in the green rolling her eyes at Secretary McMahon's testimony to the Appropriations Committee is basically all of us educator's mood right now at the nonsense that she's spewing in this hearing. They want to dismantle the education system and your children's future.21 May 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpouoi2pxk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lomd23cgos2qThe Trump Administration is calling to eliminate of the Federal TRIO Programs. I was a TRIO student who grew up in poverty, who found safety and opportunity in these programs. Please help support us by filling out this contact form to your members of Congress. #TRIOWorks www.congressweb.com/CFOE/15 https://www.congressweb.com/CFOE/1507 May 2025 21:16 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lomd23cgos2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3llfmcrhaec2fMake no mistake, these detentions and deportations are purposefully designed to punish dissenting voices. This is what authoritarian regimes do and it should be a red flag to everyone.28 Mar 2025 00:58 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3llfmcrhaec2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lleh6o3bik2fThis administration and ICE are ignoring court orders and snatching pro-Palestinian protestors off the street to effectively deport them for their political views. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THIS IS NOT DEMOCRATIC BEHAVIOR. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-immigration-authorities-detain-international-tufts-graduate-st-rcna19815827 Mar 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lleh6o3bik2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lkxvehi5cc2bThis shouldn't happen in a democratic nation. This administration is wielding ICE as a Gestapo. https://www.yahoo.com/news/cornell-student-challenged-trump-eos-091357407.html22 Mar 2025 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkxvehi5cc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lkvyq7x3j22bThe double standard in American politics right now is that the violent response to an election outcome is considered "patriotic" and worthy of pardons, but the sharp response to people effectively losing their jobs, healthcare, and livelihood is considered "derangement."21 Mar 2025 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkvyq7x3j22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lkejgy2wo22yI'd ask what is the perceived threat to National Security? Schenck v United States establishes that it must meet the criteria of clear, imminent, and very likely to occur. In the case of Mr. Khalil, where's the immediate and likely threat? https://apnews.com/article/columbia-university-protests-mahmoud-khalil-ice-arrests-751fa0b4637f5600a8af061ba4ddf97b14 Mar 2025 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkejgy2wo22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3ljo24xfso22sHi all! We have an amazing opportunity opening up in TRIO at Idaho State University! We're currently hiring for a position in TRIO ETS for an Advisor/Planner. If you're interested, please check out the link and consider applying! https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2418?c=isu&lang=en-US&kg85f8f9=&m=-5&u=2884805 Mar 2025 22:36 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljo24xfso22shttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3likp7ib3lc23Trump basically says "l'etat c'est moi." The purpose of having separate powers in government is to avoid nonsense like this. Congress and the Judiciary are asleep at the wheel while he dismantles every fundamental building block that makes our democracy function. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-new-executive-order-slammed_n_67b58c15e4b04083cc995e0819 Feb 2025 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3likp7ib3lc23https://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lhwn4a55jc2vMayor Adams, regaining public trust is taking responsibility for your actions and your corruption rather than sidestepping accountability by cozying up to trump. You're a disgrace for the city of New York and not the leader your facade claims to be. https://news.yahoo.com/criminal-case-against-nyc-mayor-162105989.html11 Feb 2025 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhwn4a55jc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pascjam2.bsky.social/post/3lhugsq3dos2rRemember folks, if you're rich/Influential enough and bend the knee to trump, the "law and order" administration will absolve you of any crimes before the legal process can hold you accountable. https://news.yahoo.com/top-justice-department-official-orders-235516068.html11 Feb 2025 00:49 +0000at://did:plc:puok7ermfcf3qvwcj3rubhka/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhugsq3dos2r