Alan Dreams of Deep Quiet Snows
@alans9.bsky.social
Immunologist/professor interested in viral and mycobacterial lung infectious diseases. Woke Medical Demon. Cookie Ninja. Loves long bicycle rides, storms, rocks, trains, and my kids. My opinions are Mine.
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One way you know America is not/no longer an actual democracy is that the Republican Governor managed to delay this election for almost a year, giving the GOP an artificial advantage in a narrowly divided parliament. This is something that does not actually happen in real democracies anywhere else.
BREAKING: Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for Texas U.S. House seat, narrowing GOP's slim majority.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:29 AM
One way you know America is not/no longer an actual democracy is that the Republican Governor managed to delay this election for almost a year, giving the GOP an artificial advantage in a narrowly divided parliament. This is something that does not actually happen in real democracies anywhere else.
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Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a red seat in the Texas Senate.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
Taylor Rehmet wins against Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist who helped lead right-wing efforts to take over TX school boards.
With all early vote, and 95% of precincts, in, Dem up 57/43.
Trump won this seat by 17% in Tarrant County.
February 1, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Former Texas Lege reporter here. A Dem hasn't held this seat since 1990. Tarrant is the safest of red suburban counties. There is no way the TX and national GOP aren't in panic mode right now.
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HAPPENING NOW: Aerial view of a LARGE group of cyclists who have gathered in Minneapolis for an Alex Pretti memorial bike ride
📍Minneapolis, Minnesota
📍Minneapolis, Minnesota
January 31, 2026 at 7:23 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Aerial view of a LARGE group of cyclists who have gathered in Minneapolis for an Alex Pretti memorial bike ride
📍Minneapolis, Minnesota
📍Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Instead of money, can I interest you in two discount tickets to Melania, the movie?
January 31, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Instead of money, can I interest you in two discount tickets to Melania, the movie?
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we said all along that they wanted Gawker dead not because we embarrassed a pro wrestler but because the Epstein story is one Gawker was covering a decade before most other people caught up & was just one of many stories exposing powerful people and their misdeeds
Among the batch of newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein: Epstein telling Peter Thiel he would “gladly share…expenses for the Gawker suit.”
This was sent the day after @rmac.bsky.social and @mattdrange.bsky.social reported in Forbes that Thiel was behind the lawsuit that would bankrupt Gawker
This was sent the day after @rmac.bsky.social and @mattdrange.bsky.social reported in Forbes that Thiel was behind the lawsuit that would bankrupt Gawker
January 31, 2026 at 8:31 PM
we said all along that they wanted Gawker dead not because we embarrassed a pro wrestler but because the Epstein story is one Gawker was covering a decade before most other people caught up & was just one of many stories exposing powerful people and their misdeeds
To deal with the winter cold, share one of your favorite winter movies!
February 1, 2026 at 6:18 AM
To deal with the winter cold, share one of your favorite winter movies!
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I can’t stress this enough. The state of 4th Amendment law is that the cops can’t force you to type in a passcode but they can force you to swipe your finger or present your face. Never stop using passcodes/passwords to unlock your devices. And consider additional code to unlock Signal.
The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I can’t stress this enough. The state of 4th Amendment law is that the cops can’t force you to type in a passcode but they can force you to swipe your finger or present your face. Never stop using passcodes/passwords to unlock your devices. And consider additional code to unlock Signal.
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Post-doctoral opportunity @uofguelph.bsky.social to lead a translational program investigating how myocardial infarction drives coupled cardiopulmonary remodeling and neurological dysfunction. If interested, email jeremys@uoguelph.ca with CV, cover letter, by by Feb 27th. Good luck all!
February 1, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Post-doctoral opportunity @uofguelph.bsky.social to lead a translational program investigating how myocardial infarction drives coupled cardiopulmonary remodeling and neurological dysfunction. If interested, email jeremys@uoguelph.ca with CV, cover letter, by by Feb 27th. Good luck all!
February 1, 2026 at 6:11 AM
"Ha, ha, ha, ha! Those Golden-eyes ARE weirdos!"
(Let's just not tell them...shhhhhh....)
Hooded Mergansers #birds #becurious 🪶
(Let's just not tell them...shhhhhh....)
Hooded Mergansers #birds #becurious 🪶
February 1, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Maybe you can sneak out for a cheeky little bike ride tomorrow morning.
Little bit of self care you know?
Little bit of self care you know?
February 1, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Maybe you can sneak out for a cheeky little bike ride tomorrow morning.
Little bit of self care you know?
Little bit of self care you know?
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* Snow photos from a frozen National Mall on record cold day *
The high 22 today matched the coldest for Jan. 31 and was the 8th straight day with freezing highs. CWG's Kevin Ambrose, @dcstormchaser.bsky.social, ventured to the Mall to take photos of the frozen scenes.
See several photos here.
The high 22 today matched the coldest for Jan. 31 and was the 8th straight day with freezing highs. CWG's Kevin Ambrose, @dcstormchaser.bsky.social, ventured to the Mall to take photos of the frozen scenes.
See several photos here.
February 1, 2026 at 3:04 AM
* Snow photos from a frozen National Mall on record cold day *
The high 22 today matched the coldest for Jan. 31 and was the 8th straight day with freezing highs. CWG's Kevin Ambrose, @dcstormchaser.bsky.social, ventured to the Mall to take photos of the frozen scenes.
See several photos here.
The high 22 today matched the coldest for Jan. 31 and was the 8th straight day with freezing highs. CWG's Kevin Ambrose, @dcstormchaser.bsky.social, ventured to the Mall to take photos of the frozen scenes.
See several photos here.
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I LOVE A PARADE (1932)
February 1, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I LOVE A PARADE (1932)
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Dear ICE/DHS/CBP you have no idea what level of compassion and love for our neighbors you have opened up in Minnesota!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
February 1, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Dear ICE/DHS/CBP you have no idea what level of compassion and love for our neighbors you have opened up in Minnesota!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
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manifesting
a "fun" fact is that texas' state senate map is so gerrymandered that this swing would flip all but four republican districts
February 1, 2026 at 4:56 AM
manifesting
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It was amazing to see so many come out for the unity ride today. The weather was amazing; it was a good day to honor Alex and Renee and ride in solidarity with so many.
Amazing turnout 500-1000? for Alex, Renee, and everyone else who’s been suffering through The Bullshit. Maybe biggest Fort Collins group ride ever? If you were there, sorry I missed you. @pedsnursejulie.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 4:20 AM
It was amazing to see so many come out for the unity ride today. The weather was amazing; it was a good day to honor Alex and Renee and ride in solidarity with so many.
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Last rant (for the day) about the "Reclaiming Science" MAHA event.
Deputy Director Memoli (who was described as running NIH inside whereas Director Bhattacharya handles external issues [Narrator: Normally, the NIH Director does not delegate NIH management] participated in a panel discussion.
1/16
Deputy Director Memoli (who was described as running NIH inside whereas Director Bhattacharya handles external issues [Narrator: Normally, the NIH Director does not delegate NIH management] participated in a panel discussion.
1/16
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ALT: Lewis Black Unaccompanied Minors GIF
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February 1, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Last rant (for the day) about the "Reclaiming Science" MAHA event.
Deputy Director Memoli (who was described as running NIH inside whereas Director Bhattacharya handles external issues [Narrator: Normally, the NIH Director does not delegate NIH management] participated in a panel discussion.
1/16
Deputy Director Memoli (who was described as running NIH inside whereas Director Bhattacharya handles external issues [Narrator: Normally, the NIH Director does not delegate NIH management] participated in a panel discussion.
1/16
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The problem with applying this logic to Epstein associates is that vanishingly few have come forward before their names show up in these document dumps.
Epstein has been an issue of public concern for a decade! Where is the public reckoning among elites for their entanglement with this asshole
Epstein has been an issue of public concern for a decade! Where is the public reckoning among elites for their entanglement with this asshole
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
The problem with applying this logic to Epstein associates is that vanishingly few have come forward before their names show up in these document dumps.
Epstein has been an issue of public concern for a decade! Where is the public reckoning among elites for their entanglement with this asshole
Epstein has been an issue of public concern for a decade! Where is the public reckoning among elites for their entanglement with this asshole
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GWC LIVES ARE BACK! 🥳
We're looking forward to having SPC Forecaster Elizabeth Leitman with us to talk through some exciting changes to the SPC severe weather outlooks and answer your questions, LIVE -- on our YouTube or Facebook channels!
We'll see you at 6pm CT on Tuesday Feb 3!
We're looking forward to having SPC Forecaster Elizabeth Leitman with us to talk through some exciting changes to the SPC severe weather outlooks and answer your questions, LIVE -- on our YouTube or Facebook channels!
We'll see you at 6pm CT on Tuesday Feb 3!
Many of you have now seen the announced changes coming to SPC severe weather outlooks. I’ll be going live Tuesday evening with @girlswhochase.com to talk more about the new intensity format. Tune-in to the YouTube or Facebook channels Tuesday at 6pm CT!
February 1, 2026 at 2:42 AM
GWC LIVES ARE BACK! 🥳
We're looking forward to having SPC Forecaster Elizabeth Leitman with us to talk through some exciting changes to the SPC severe weather outlooks and answer your questions, LIVE -- on our YouTube or Facebook channels!
We'll see you at 6pm CT on Tuesday Feb 3!
We're looking forward to having SPC Forecaster Elizabeth Leitman with us to talk through some exciting changes to the SPC severe weather outlooks and answer your questions, LIVE -- on our YouTube or Facebook channels!
We'll see you at 6pm CT on Tuesday Feb 3!