Emily Brown
@EmilyRives16
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Social Strategist // Kentucky Wildcat // Loyola Greyhound // Boyband Enthusiast
New York, NY
Joined January 2015
Thousands gathered in front of the Brooklyn Museum in NYC for a Black Trans Lives Matter rally and march. https://t.co/QjYg7wmQH1
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Our work is not done. We still need Congress to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in public accommodations, federal programs, and more. Congress must pass the Equality Act NOW. https://t.co/4npFEvKwMM
action.aclu.org
"Equal protection under the law" applies to everyone. Let's update our laws to reflect that.
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I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action.
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As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the…
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Two years since one of the best days ever! Hope you’re having fun up there, @NASAInSight 🚀
Had a bit of a day. Got to be face-to-face with Atlas V before it carries @NASAInSight to space TOMORROW! See y’all at 3AM, #NASASocial 🚀
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We don't know who needs to hear this, but you are made of star stuff.
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.@synchrony Bank's Pay Day is the #TribecaX winner for 'Best Short'! Thank you @Tribeca for honoring powerful stories and for recognizing ours, to our talented cast and crew, and to our clients for being partners with a vision of what a brand film can be. https://t.co/5kIPAqeNlE
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In honor of his late mother Frances Pulley, @JohnWall donated 2300 N95 masks and 600 @ChickfilA meals to @MedStarWHC and @RexHealthCare, two hospitals where his mom received care. 💙💙💙 https://t.co/MK9sukm18Y
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“Once while performing onstage with John, I noticed him glance down and check the digital clock on the floor, and he saw me notice. He leaned in and whispered “I wish we had more time”. Me too, John. Me too. 🥺
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John Prine spoke to us about fatherhood, Johnny Cash, why happiness isn’t good for songwriting and more in our 2018 "The Last Word" interview. Read it here https://t.co/OEPTe44w81
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To our seniors, Thank you! All of you have made a profound impact on this program. Thank you for your commitment and leadership this year. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. 😼💙 #WeAreUK
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To Live in New York City Right Now NEW for the @WSJ: https://t.co/76S86wmPT5
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A pandemic brings street life to a halt in one of Earth’s most vibrant cities. And yet, bravery abounds.
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#TigerKing was the self isolation treat I never knew I needed.
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Here is a pic of my nephew Baxter as a puppy (aka a burrito) in case anyone needs it.
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If you like bouncing balls explaining how to slow down #coronavirus, my latest story in the @washingtonpost is for you: Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve”
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The early trickle of new coronavirus infections has turned into a steady current. By creating simple simulations, we can see how to slow it down.
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The need for social distancing from restaurants only underscores the need for relief for tipped workers, freelancers, shift workers, etc. Tax credits & unemployment insurance does not help many of these workers - that’s a huge segment of our economy. We need emergency UBI, now.
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Retweet. To everything. Especially basketball. Especially science. And especially looking out for one another. 💙
If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other.
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