"Fourth of July Quiet Week" (NASA Adm Bill Nelson)

In a letter dated 6/23/23, the NASA Administrator Bill Nelson writes:

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In the coming weeks, we will gather with family, friends, and our community to celebrate the Fourth of July. America began as a daring idea. It’s a daring spirit that fuels NASA’s missions, making America a beacon of discovery and possibility. Without each of you, that wouldn’t be possible.

That is why I have encouraged officials in charge of Headquarters offices and center directors to implement a “quiet week” for civil servants for the week of Monday, July 3. During that week, I encourage supervisors to limit meetings, provided it does not interfere with organizational or operational priorities. As always, employees who choose to take leave during this week are required to seek supervisor approval.

Pam, Bob, and I appreciate your service that embodies the strength of America and keeps NASA heading onward and upward.

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Now, let's compare that with his letter on 6/1/23:

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"At NASA, LGBTQI+ employees make countless contributions towards our goal of achieving the once impossible dream in space exploration and our science and technological research. These contributions highlight the strength in our diversity and further NASA’s mission success.

While this month represents a personal celebration of dignity and a shared celebration of visibility, NASA recognizes there is more work to achieve full equality. Across America, members of the LGBTQI+ community continue to face discrimination, acts of violence, and efforts that undermine fundamental human rights. The policy of the Biden Administration is all people deserve to live with respect, free from fear and violence, and protected against discrimination.

During LGBTQI+ Pride Month, NASA honors advocates – past and present – who paved the way for tremendous progress and continue to push for protections and basic freedoms.

In recognition of LGBTQI+ Pride Month, NASA Headquarters will raise the Progress flag during the month of June. Let’s celebrate the progress toward equality and reaffirm our steadfast belief in the dignity of all Americans."

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Let me translate:
Patriots and Independence Day: tone it down
Sodomites and sexual perverts: crank it up