Ben Kramer
@bjkramer88.bsky.social
USGS Biologist | CIGLR Fellow | PhD in Marine Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook | CrossFit enthusiast | Trekkie | Algal researcher with an affinity for short shorts
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Trump and RFK Jr. say today's kids are "the sickest generation in American history." Is that just a feeling? Here are some facts:
About 46% of children born in the U.S. in 1800 did not live to see their 5th birthday. In 1900, the figure was 24%. Now it's under 1%.
About 46% of children born in the U.S. in 1800 did not live to see their 5th birthday. In 1900, the figure was 24%. Now it's under 1%.
Kennedy and Trump Paint Bleak Picture of U.S. Children as ‘Sickest Generation’
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Trump and RFK Jr. say today's kids are "the sickest generation in American history." Is that just a feeling? Here are some facts:
About 46% of children born in the U.S. in 1800 did not live to see their 5th birthday. In 1900, the figure was 24%. Now it's under 1%.
About 46% of children born in the U.S. in 1800 did not live to see their 5th birthday. In 1900, the figure was 24%. Now it's under 1%.
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DEI is now polling better than Donald Trump and I will probably stop laughing never.
"I guess the endless anti-DEI rhetoric coming from Trump, Fox News and other assorted right-wing avatars of Caucasian insecurity isn’t as popular as they made it seem."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
"I guess the endless anti-DEI rhetoric coming from Trump, Fox News and other assorted right-wing avatars of Caucasian insecurity isn’t as popular as they made it seem."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Most Americans like DEI. What do they like about Trump? 'Nothing.' | Opinion
That fact that DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is now more popular than DJT (Donald J. Trump) makes people like me LOL (laugh obnoxiously loud).
www.usatoday.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
DEI is now polling better than Donald Trump and I will probably stop laughing never.
"I guess the endless anti-DEI rhetoric coming from Trump, Fox News and other assorted right-wing avatars of Caucasian insecurity isn’t as popular as they made it seem."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
"I guess the endless anti-DEI rhetoric coming from Trump, Fox News and other assorted right-wing avatars of Caucasian insecurity isn’t as popular as they made it seem."
My column:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
The American Federation of Government Employees #AFGE is organizing an Earth Day march in Ann Arbor today from 4:30-6pm. Hope to see people there! #earthday #solidarity #mobilize 🌎🌍🌏
AFGE: SAVE THE PLANET, Earth Day Celebration · Mobilize
Earth Day March: Bring your creative homemade signs celebrating the birds, bees, flowers, and trees as we march together along Plymouth Road. Nature costumes encouraged.
Exhibits from local environme...
www.mobilize.us
April 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The American Federation of Government Employees #AFGE is organizing an Earth Day march in Ann Arbor today from 4:30-6pm. Hope to see people there! #earthday #solidarity #mobilize 🌎🌍🌏
I guess sanitation is woke now…
NOAA scientists scrub toilets, rethink experiments after service contracts end
One federal lab has lost janitorial services, hazardous waste support, IT, and building maintenance.
arstechnica.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I guess sanitation is woke now…
This is unbelievably disappointing, unacceptable, and infuriating
Federal government revokes four U-M students' visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security revoked the F-1 visas — which allow individuals to enter and reside in the United States for academic studies — of four University of Michigan students Friday....
www.michigandaily.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is unbelievably disappointing, unacceptable, and infuriating
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It hadn’t been 10 minutes after we removed the grate to prevent #housesparrows from getting in that this #treeswallow staked his claim! #usgs #greatlakes #birdconservation
April 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It hadn’t been 10 minutes after we removed the grate to prevent #housesparrows from getting in that this #treeswallow staked his claim! #usgs #greatlakes #birdconservation
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Netanyahu's illegal war has killed 50,000 Palestinians. Now, Trump wants to force out 2 million more to build a billionaire's playground in Gaza.
That is ethnic cleansing — and it’s a war crime.
Next week, I will force votes to block $8.8 billion in new arms sales to Israel.
That is ethnic cleansing — and it’s a war crime.
Next week, I will force votes to block $8.8 billion in new arms sales to Israel.
March 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Netanyahu's illegal war has killed 50,000 Palestinians. Now, Trump wants to force out 2 million more to build a billionaire's playground in Gaza.
That is ethnic cleansing — and it’s a war crime.
Next week, I will force votes to block $8.8 billion in new arms sales to Israel.
That is ethnic cleansing — and it’s a war crime.
Next week, I will force votes to block $8.8 billion in new arms sales to Israel.
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An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline.
A VA rescue effort saved 15,000 veterans' homes. Some in Congress want to scrap it
An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline
www.npr.org
March 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline.
www.instagram.com/ypsiarborstr...
YpsiArbor Strength knows how to get your Saturday started #crossfit #annarbor
YpsiArbor Strength knows how to get your Saturday started #crossfit #annarbor
March 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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YpsiArbor Strength knows how to get your Saturday started #crossfit #annarbor
YpsiArbor Strength knows how to get your Saturday started #crossfit #annarbor
Technically it is…everyone deserves good air quality
Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
www.npr.org
March 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Technically it is…everyone deserves good air quality