Vice Admiral Yvette Davids' historic run as the first woman and first Hispanic superintendent of the U.S. #Naval #Academy will end after just 18 months, well short of a regular term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has nominated #Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, a helicopter pilot, to replace her.

Because if there’s one thing the #GOP hates it’s women. Oh, and brown people. And trans people. And gay people. And educated people. Ok, the gop hates everyone, but the one thing Secretary of Scotch Pete Hegseth hates more than anything is a woman who makes his record look weak and pathetic. And putting a Marine in charge of #Annapolis? Have they lost the fucking thread entirely?

This has got to be to draw attention from Donny fondling his daughter in public pictures, right? #trumpisintheepsteinfiles

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power/national-politics/yvette-davids-naval-academy-donald-trump-HHUAPKUIJVHJ3BMBFVQWFL542M/

#Navybrat

The Voting Village at DEF CON (August 8-10, 2025 in Las Vegas) solicits talk proposals on all aspects of election security. Our speaker track is the premier venue bringing together researchers, election officials, and the broader security community. Come share your work!

https://www.votingvillage.org/dc33cfp

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This is your regular reminder that all engineering is political. Every time you build something you change the world, you shift it in some way. Every action to shape the world is driven by a desire to make the world into a new form.

Even if you aren't actively thinking about the politics of what you are creating and its impacts, about the community you're creating and its influence, you still are responsible for the effect you have.

If you know someone who wants help using this place, feel free to ask, I can answer their questions directly. This account aims to be an unofficial help desk, especially for new or non-technical people.

If they're having trouble signing up, they can email me at email@fedi.tips

Also, please tell new people about the website at https://fedi.tips (especially the Quick Start section at the top). This has lots of non-technical advice for beginners and will help them get started.

#FediTips

Maskless healthcare workers - would you be willing to tell me WHY you don’t mask?

I’m not looking for “because I don’t have to”. I want to know why you don’t mask mirror for patients and/or CHOOSE to take precautions?

Respectful answers only please. I’m genuinely asking.

I’m working on an article about this and I feel I’ve got a good grasp on the “why” for those who DO mask - but I genuinely don’t understand those who refuse.

You’re in a profession where people pit your lives in their hands - it seems nonsensical to put them at risk. You KNOW you’re dealing with the most vulnerable among us - yet opt not to protect them.

A mask won’t harm you in any way - so what reason is there NOT to do it?

I would appreciate boosts for visibility - and there may not be many maskless HCWs on here so I also invite people to share stories of times their HCW refused to mask for them (and why - if you know).

#CovidIsAirborne #CovidCautious #CovidIsNotOver #CleanAir #WearaMask #Disability #LongCovid #Ableism #Denial #CleanAir #Pandemic #PublicHealth #InfectionControl #Eugenics #SafeHealthcare #N95 #Respirators #MasksWork #MaskUp #Spoonie #Discrimination #Dysautonomia #mecfs #pots #mcas #communitycare #wearamask #chronicillness #keepmasksinhealthcare #MaskBans