Bret Flores
@bretflores.bsky.social
Father | Social Science Student (TWU 26’)| Harm reduction advocate(DHREAM)| Space enthusiast🪐| Environment supporter🌊 | Activist | Friend
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If an author lists a "reviewer to avoid", I want to require that they spill the tea
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
If an author lists a "reviewer to avoid", I want to require that they spill the tea
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It's important to remember that RiVive’s 3 mg naloxone dose IS capable of reversing a fentanyl overdose as effectively as other naloxone products. The difference? Our compassionate dose reduces the risk of precipitated withdrawal symptoms. When you carry RiVive, you can save a life with compassion.🤝
June 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's important to remember that RiVive’s 3 mg naloxone dose IS capable of reversing a fentanyl overdose as effectively as other naloxone products. The difference? Our compassionate dose reduces the risk of precipitated withdrawal symptoms. When you carry RiVive, you can save a life with compassion.🤝
Tonight was a good night.
June 3, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Tonight was a good night.
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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No doctors, no scientists, no health experts. Soon they’ll come for lawyers to penalize the ones fighting for equity & human rights. They’ll come for minority-owned businesses. They’ll come for judges. And journalists. They’ll even come for those who voted for them if they stand in the way of power.
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
No doctors, no scientists, no health experts. Soon they’ll come for lawyers to penalize the ones fighting for equity & human rights. They’ll come for minority-owned businesses. They’ll come for judges. And journalists. They’ll even come for those who voted for them if they stand in the way of power.
Today was a good day. ❤️
March 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Today was a good day. ❤️
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NEW: DOGE is behind the abrupt cancellation of $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, a Department of Education division responsible for much of what we know about the state of U.S. schools.
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social & @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social & @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Elon Musk’s Team Decimates Education Department Arm That Tracks National School Performance
The Trump administration canceled $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, which partners with scientists and education companies to compile and make public data…
propub.li
February 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
NEW: DOGE is behind the abrupt cancellation of $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, a Department of Education division responsible for much of what we know about the state of U.S. schools.
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social & @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social & @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
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Hate is very lucrative. A new investigation shows Meta's recent policy changes have created a breeding ground for neo-Nazi content on Instagram, where accounts freely promote hate, antisemitic rhetoric, and Nazi symbols—all while making a profit.
globalextremism.org/post/neo-naz...
globalextremism.org/post/neo-naz...
Amid Meta Policy Changes, Neo-Nazis Monetize Hate on Instagram
Over the past month, Meta has been undergoing a MAGA metamorphosis. In this new more permissive online environment, an investigation by the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (GPAHE) has discov...
globalextremism.org
February 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Hate is very lucrative. A new investigation shows Meta's recent policy changes have created a breeding ground for neo-Nazi content on Instagram, where accounts freely promote hate, antisemitic rhetoric, and Nazi symbols—all while making a profit.
globalextremism.org/post/neo-naz...
globalextremism.org/post/neo-naz...
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Worried about losing access to US federal data that may go off-line, or already is? You’re not alone—but duplication isn’t the answer.
Many ongoing efforts have already archived key datasets and many more are ongoing. Check out these existing resources and, if you can, support their work. 🧵
Many ongoing efforts have already archived key datasets and many more are ongoing. Check out these existing resources and, if you can, support their work. 🧵
a man in a black shirt is looking at a screen with a red background
Alt: a man in a black shirt is looking at a screen with a red background
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Worried about losing access to US federal data that may go off-line, or already is? You’re not alone—but duplication isn’t the answer.
Many ongoing efforts have already archived key datasets and many more are ongoing. Check out these existing resources and, if you can, support their work. 🧵
Many ongoing efforts have already archived key datasets and many more are ongoing. Check out these existing resources and, if you can, support their work. 🧵
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Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW explains how the methods and objectives of these campaigns differ from region to region and how effective they are. www.dw.com/en/how-russi...
February 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW explains how the methods and objectives of these campaigns differ from region to region and how effective they are. www.dw.com/en/how-russi...
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In 2010, Viktor Orbán launched a power grab nearly identical to Trump's. It led to the death of democracy in Hungary.
Hungarians I spoke with pleaded with me to learn from their experience — and act before it's too late.
www.vox.com/politics/398...
Hungarians I spoke with pleaded with me to learn from their experience — and act before it's too late.
www.vox.com/politics/398...
Their democracy died. They have lessons for America about Trump’s power grab.
Hungarians who lived through Viktor Orbán’s 2010 power grab warn Americans: Act now, before it’s too late.
www.vox.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In 2010, Viktor Orbán launched a power grab nearly identical to Trump's. It led to the death of democracy in Hungary.
Hungarians I spoke with pleaded with me to learn from their experience — and act before it's too late.
www.vox.com/politics/398...
Hungarians I spoke with pleaded with me to learn from their experience — and act before it's too late.
www.vox.com/politics/398...
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people should probably stop listening to anything these democratic strategists have to say considering where their strategies have gotten us
Very serious Democratic strategists advise the party to allow Trump to illegally dismantle USAID -- a decision that will result in the unnecessary deaths of people around the world.
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
February 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
people should probably stop listening to anything these democratic strategists have to say considering where their strategies have gotten us
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CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, in what officials said is a bid to bring the agency in line with President Trump’s priorities
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
The CIA Is About to Get a Trump Makeover
The spy agency’s workforce received a buyout-style offer on Tuesday.
www.wsj.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, in what officials said is a bid to bring the agency in line with President Trump’s priorities
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Note to fellow professors: it’s perfectly fine to let attendance slide if your students are out participating in protests to stop a coup in your country.
After all, education is liberatory practice.
After all, education is liberatory practice.
February 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Note to fellow professors: it’s perfectly fine to let attendance slide if your students are out participating in protests to stop a coup in your country.
After all, education is liberatory practice.
After all, education is liberatory practice.
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TRUMP TRADE WAR UPDATE:
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
February 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
TRUMP TRADE WAR UPDATE:
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
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Check out this article from our team 👇 and follow Lindsey while you’re here!
Check out our latest secret-shopper audit of Austin, TX community pharmacies in JAMA Network Open, confirming anecdotal reports that many pharmacies are unwilling to sell syringes to people who inject drugs and that naloxone is not consistently stocked.
bit.ly/3Eoegzt
bit.ly/3Eoegzt
February 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Check out this article from our team 👇 and follow Lindsey while you’re here!
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Check out our latest secret-shopper audit of Austin, TX community pharmacies in JAMA Network Open, confirming anecdotal reports that many pharmacies are unwilling to sell syringes to people who inject drugs and that naloxone is not consistently stocked.
bit.ly/3Eoegzt
bit.ly/3Eoegzt
February 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Check out our latest secret-shopper audit of Austin, TX community pharmacies in JAMA Network Open, confirming anecdotal reports that many pharmacies are unwilling to sell syringes to people who inject drugs and that naloxone is not consistently stocked.
bit.ly/3Eoegzt
bit.ly/3Eoegzt
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Decision tree that has been sent to Program Officers at NSF
February 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Decision tree that has been sent to Program Officers at NSF
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🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.