Emily Fournier

URI '22 | BA Writing & Rhetoric, Public Relations Minor | Marketing Specialist for @WorkplaceOption | Views expressed are my own.

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

If you can, please consider attending tomorrow's rally at 8am at the RI State House to #DefendTheUnhoused against @GovDanMcKee's senseless encampment eviction.

If you can, consider bringing:
-Blankets
-Socks
-Trash Bags
-Water Bottles & Hot Coffee
-Gloves & Handwarmers

[Cynthia Mendes @Cynthia_Mendes_]

If anyone is looking to bring things to the encampment at the statehouse, here are some suggestions: blankets, trash bags, socks, bottled water & hand warmers.

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

As we head into 2023, one aspect of the workplace undergoing major change is employee benefits. Gone are the days when traditional healthcare insurance & retirement contributions were enough; now, nearly two-thirds of employers are looking to expand wellness benefits.

Source:

[PR Daily @PRDaily]

The workplace is still in a massive state of flux. What you need to know for next year: https://t.co/1e1XAxZOGD

[Workplace Options @WorkplaceOption]

Concerns about a global #recession are taking a drastic toll on employees as more than half say that their mental health has been negatively impacted by the current financial climate, new findings reveal.

https://t.co/hRUgREXUpU

#financialwellness #wpocares

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

This is the piece from Dec. 2021:
https://t.co/si4PGQYOwy

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

Reminds me of news story @NBCNews late last year of a couple who watched their home value increase by half a million after they had a white person pretend to be the owner.

Structural racism runs deep. Hence the term.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Home appraisals from 2013 to 2021 show a persistent, widespread practice in the home appraisal industry to give higher values to homes when the occupants are white, and devalue them if the owners are people of color, research shows.
https://t.co/Ih9nGtJ2sk

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

Something that truly isn't talked about enough is just how ableist every corner of society is—& how disturbing that is considering how often society seems to promote mass disablement.

Our current handling of the COVID-19 pandemic is the clearest example of this truth to date.

[Eric Feigl-Ding @DrEricDing]

Disabled workers. Not a coincidence. #LongCovid is going to screw us over if we allow #COVID to continue to keep spreading. Downplaying COVID is tantamount to sentencing a generation to a multi-organ debilitating disease. #CovidIsNotOver

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

As one of the 44% of Gen-Zers whose financial situation has gotten worse over the last six months, as costs-of-living continue to increase while job listings become scarcer... can't say I'm not worried.

https://t.co/1lfkz2sC2G

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Brazil has ousted President Jair Bolsonaro, rebuking the far-right incumbent and electing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a former leftist leader known as Lula. https://t.co/MDBobxeF50

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

"Protect your organization. Don’t put your eggs in one basket. Better yet — build your own basket."

Great advice against relying too much on TikTok to build brand awareness. The most successful organizations are always thinking of innovative ways to reach new audiences.

[PR Daily @PRDaily]

Before you put all your eggs in the TikTok basket, let's take a cautionary look at the past. https://t.co/akYduar4do

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

.@SaveTheBayRI is committed to raising the next generation of bay stewards & climate-conscious thinkers. What better way to educate your kids than with a fun & engaging trip to Save The Bay's Exploration Center & Aquarium! 🐟
Plan your trip today at: https://t.co/OUukNn17Kh…

[Save The Bay @SaveTheBayRI]

"What a gem of a place!! This compact aquarium features phenomenal touch-tanks, very reasonable admission, friendly & knowledgeable staff, & fascinating locally relevant exhibits. They... ke[pt] everyone engaged from the baby...to grandma! Well worth the visit!" -Jessica R (Yelp)

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

Recently saw a world map marking every location where there's been a reported UFO sighting and... not at all surprised by what I saw. The culture of the US is one of conspiracy.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

UFO sightings have puzzled the Pentagon for years, fueling theories about space aliens and spying by a hostile nation using advanced technology. But government officials say many of the incidents have far more ordinary explanations. https://t.co/yuumtH3Xip

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

A super timely read as we head into a global recession. Businesses are all too quick to make cuts to the very thing that will save them: public relations.

Crisis management is a part of PR strategy for a reason; it's made to handle these situations. Keep your team onboard.

[PR Daily @PRDaily]

When the market turns bearish, clients can get scared. Here's how to calm them down: https://t.co/rr8zmo10sZ

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

When the conservative judges make a reasonable decision, you only know it's to "make up" for a much more radical decision they plan to make later... Truly scared for Moore v. Harper.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: A federal judge and Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected two separate efforts to block President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. https://t.co/mXH2npK6Jq

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

What do you do on a warm & sunny Saturday in October? 🌞

You get out on the water & soak in the last of the peak fall foliage 🍁, & maybe spot some friends also taking in the idyllic view. 👀

Sign up now for Save The Bay's Seal Tour & Cruise & don't miss out! 🦭 Details below:

[Save The Bay @SaveTheBayRI]

🚨 Spots available on our Saturday Seal Tour & Nature Cruise out of Westerly! https://t.co/gcxItLazLp

Take a 90-minute scenic ride down the Pawcatuck River into Little Narragansett Bay for the peaceful views of gorgeous fall foliage and a glimpse of our earliest winter visitors.

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

https://t.co/NhjnN83LRW

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

An interesting read.
As one prof recently told @insidehighered, ppl w/♿️ make up the largest minority group in the 🌎, yet this is not reflected in the diversity of their leaders; & that's not bc there are no leaders w/♿️, but because many feel pressured to hide due to stigma.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

In Opinion

"There’s a long history of disabled Americans serving in high political office," David Perry writes in a guest essay. "But also an equally long history of both actual stigma and politicians hiding their disabilities over fear of stigma." https://t.co/sX27j4VxMC

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

The best way to "boost" your immune system? Getting the #BivalentBooster & flu shot, says Dr. Helen Chu, epidemiologist at UW.
Wearing a mask & asking others to test before holidays will continue to be crucial precautions to take as experts anticipate another winter surge.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

It's the start of flu and cold season, and Covid winter No. 3. Here are some ways health experts say you can boost your immune system. https://t.co/yxvpwGdvVv

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

Another successful #InternationalCoastalCleanup by @SaveTheBayRI 🌊
Plenty of opportunities coming up on 10/22:
•Public St/Allens Ave
•Nanaquaket Bridge
•Passeonkquis Cove
•Point Judith/Camp Cronin
•Wilson Park
•Weekapaug
Sign up at https://t.co/19o7UwkKTM 🚮

[Save The Bay @SaveTheBayRI]

Providence ✅ ICC cleanups this week at India Point Park with Friends of India Point Park and Fields Point with students from Johnson & Wales University! Thank you, volunteers. #savethebayri #SeaTheChange

Sign up for a cleanup today at https://t.co/kgOBLrn36q

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

Did U Know: Mowing your leaves in the fall can fertilize your lawn for free? 🍂
While RIers are starting to switch to eco-friendly lawn alternatives, many still enjoy the look of their grassy yards.
If that's you, consider checking out these tips on how to fertilize responsibly:

[Save The Bay @SaveTheBayRI]

If you're going to fertilize, what can you do to ensure a healthy, Bay-friendly lawn this fall?
🍂Fertilize sparingly, BEFORE OCTOBER 15!
🍂Utilize alternatives for fertilizer, like mulched leaves or grass clippings

More Bay-Friendly lawn tips: https://t.co/QKUT2OrhIo

[Emily Fournier @EmilyCFournier]

Data from @NOAA shows that the US broke over 7,000 daily heat records in 2022, while Europe just experienced its hottest summer on record, according to the @CopernicusEU... and this will only continue to get worse until @UN develops a more ambitious plan to curb #ClimateChange.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Human-caused global warming has made severe droughts like the ones this summer in Europe, North America and China at least 20 times as likely to occur as they would have been more than a century ago, scientists said Wednesday. https://t.co/aB535gNNOI