CedarWych
@cedarwych.bsky.social
Country & Labrador loving retired UX architect - posts random and often made by the dogs
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My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
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We've seen how a Trump administration has taken over scientific bodies, so independent research is suppressed if its findings aren't what he wants, and outputs just become govt propaganda. Could the same thing happen here, if a future PM wanted to do the same? Important analysis ⬇️
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation
Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We've seen how a Trump administration has taken over scientific bodies, so independent research is suppressed if its findings aren't what he wants, and outputs just become govt propaganda. Could the same thing happen here, if a future PM wanted to do the same? Important analysis ⬇️
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“I’ll kill you in front of your students.”
This is just one of the death threats that has driven @mark-bray.bsky.social to try and flee the US.
But at the airport last night, after checking in and clearing security, his booking mysteriously disappeared
www.wired.com/story/mark-b...
This is just one of the death threats that has driven @mark-bray.bsky.social to try and flee the US.
But at the airport last night, after checking in and clearing security, his booking mysteriously disappeared
www.wired.com/story/mark-b...
He Wrote a Book About Antifa. Death Threats Are Driving Him Out of the US
Rutgers historian Mark Bray is trying to flee to Spain after after an online campaign from far-right influencers was followed by death threats. He was turned back at the airport on his first attempt.
www.wired.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“I’ll kill you in front of your students.”
This is just one of the death threats that has driven @mark-bray.bsky.social to try and flee the US.
But at the airport last night, after checking in and clearing security, his booking mysteriously disappeared
www.wired.com/story/mark-b...
This is just one of the death threats that has driven @mark-bray.bsky.social to try and flee the US.
But at the airport last night, after checking in and clearing security, his booking mysteriously disappeared
www.wired.com/story/mark-b...
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Interesting and troubling report/thread here on vulnerability of scientific bodies to politicisation, something the public do not want and is not in there interest but could happen nonetheless if politicians with selective or hostile views on science and evidence were in charge
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation
Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Interesting and troubling report/thread here on vulnerability of scientific bodies to politicisation, something the public do not want and is not in there interest but could happen nonetheless if politicians with selective or hostile views on science and evidence were in charge
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“As much as we are being lied to by this administration…perhaps the most dangerous falsehoods are the ones we tell ourselves about the severity of the crisis…
Whatever becomes of American liberal democracy…it will be a resurrection and not a continuation.”
Well put by @aselrod.bsky.social
Whatever becomes of American liberal democracy…it will be a resurrection and not a continuation.”
Well put by @aselrod.bsky.social
All In Our Heads: On Losing Our Democracy and Life Beyond Our Imaginations
Our language has to meet the moment, and we have to be relentless about dispelling the fiction MAGA is selling.
www.liberalcurrents.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“As much as we are being lied to by this administration…perhaps the most dangerous falsehoods are the ones we tell ourselves about the severity of the crisis…
Whatever becomes of American liberal democracy…it will be a resurrection and not a continuation.”
Well put by @aselrod.bsky.social
Whatever becomes of American liberal democracy…it will be a resurrection and not a continuation.”
Well put by @aselrod.bsky.social
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You will be missed, Ozzy 💔. A beautiful tribute.
Sharon Osbourne Responds To Heartfelt Tribute For Ozzy Osbourne After His Death At 76
You will be missed, Ozzy 💔
www.comicsands.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
You will be missed, Ozzy 💔. A beautiful tribute.
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Border Patrol says he was at the red mark, 65 feet south of the border, when he "made an abrupt starboard turn and struck the port bow of the Coast Guard small-boat," causing him to capsize.
He says that's ridiculous, he was in Canadian waters and was going to shore to talk when they hit him.
He says that's ridiculous, he was in Canadian waters and was going to shore to talk when they hit him.
July 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Border Patrol says he was at the red mark, 65 feet south of the border, when he "made an abrupt starboard turn and struck the port bow of the Coast Guard small-boat," causing him to capsize.
He says that's ridiculous, he was in Canadian waters and was going to shore to talk when they hit him.
He says that's ridiculous, he was in Canadian waters and was going to shore to talk when they hit him.
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On Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and espionage. From my book HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. Written in 2019, published in 2020.
November 22, 2024 at 3:39 PM
On Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and espionage. From my book HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. Written in 2019, published in 2020.
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This isn’t actually a skit it’s real
Trump: It looks like it’s about $3.1 billion
Powell: I’m not aware of that.
Trump: It just came out
Powell: You just added in a third building
Trump: It’s a building that’s being built
Powell: It was built five years ago.
Powell: I’m not aware of that.
Trump: It just came out
Powell: You just added in a third building
Trump: It’s a building that’s being built
Powell: It was built five years ago.
July 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This isn’t actually a skit it’s real
@newforestdog.bsky.social saw there’s been a big fire in your luffly new forest - hope u are all OK
July 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
@newforestdog.bsky.social saw there’s been a big fire in your luffly new forest - hope u are all OK
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Good Wednesday morning Blue Sky's!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
June 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Good Wednesday morning Blue Sky's!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
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Tear gas can cause long-term health consequences by making people more susceptible to contracting respiratory illnesses, including COVID.
The chemical agent can also hurt people inside their homes if it seeps into residential neighborhoods. What you need to know (published 2020):
The chemical agent can also hurt people inside their homes if it seeps into residential neighborhoods. What you need to know (published 2020):
Tear Gas Is Way More Dangerous Than Police Let On
In the middle of a respiratory pandemic, law enforcement agencies have used tear gas in especially dangerous ways. The chemical agent also seeps into homes, contaminates food, furniture, skin and…
www.propublica.org
June 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Tear gas can cause long-term health consequences by making people more susceptible to contracting respiratory illnesses, including COVID.
The chemical agent can also hurt people inside their homes if it seeps into residential neighborhoods. What you need to know (published 2020):
The chemical agent can also hurt people inside their homes if it seeps into residential neighborhoods. What you need to know (published 2020):
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BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.
June 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
BREAKING: A few minutes ago, a vehicle of three people was rammed by a truck belonging to federal immigration authorities in Boyle Heights, CA. According to security footage shown to me, they deployed chemical munitions & detained the driver at gunpoint. All are US citizens according to the wife.
I have reached the stage of life where I have a favourite potato peeler….
May 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I have reached the stage of life where I have a favourite potato peeler….
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There’s a fully funded PhD student ship at the University of Glasgow for someone with an interest in fan fiction and online fan communities! The topic sounds awesome, and the supervisor is excellent. Give it a share! #academicsky
Fanfiction and Online Fan Communities: Collecting Practice and Inclusion in a National Collection at University of Glasgow on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Fanfiction and Online Fan Communities: Collecting Practice and Inclusion in a National Collection at University of Glasgow, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
There’s a fully funded PhD student ship at the University of Glasgow for someone with an interest in fan fiction and online fan communities! The topic sounds awesome, and the supervisor is excellent. Give it a share! #academicsky
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If I wanted to destroy what is good about the the US, diminish its prestige and import in the world, and increase the suffering of all people, these are the types of things I would do.
April 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
If I wanted to destroy what is good about the the US, diminish its prestige and import in the world, and increase the suffering of all people, these are the types of things I would do.
@uklabour.bsky.social I sincerely hope that Gov is working on trade deals with Canada & the EU with some urgency
April 5, 2025 at 7:21 AM
@uklabour.bsky.social I sincerely hope that Gov is working on trade deals with Canada & the EU with some urgency
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Farmers in England fear for nature after sustainable farming funding frozen
Farmers in England fear for nature after sustainable farming funding frozen
Government also considering blocking more profitable farmers from a revised future scheme
Farmers fear they will no longer be able to afford to restore nature in England and reduce their carbon footprint after government funding for doing this was frozen.
The environment secretary, Steve Reed, recently announced that the sustainable farming incentive (SFI), which pays farmers for making space for nature on their land, would be paused and overhauled before June’s spending review. The scope of the scheme – and its budget – are being reassessed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Farmers in England fear for nature after sustainable farming funding frozen
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Tomorrow is Hands Off! Day, a nationwide protest. If you’re able to join, it’s a powerful way to connect with others and stand in solidarity. Our coalition members will be present at events across the country to help ensure everyone’s safety.
April 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Tomorrow is Hands Off! Day, a nationwide protest. If you’re able to join, it’s a powerful way to connect with others and stand in solidarity. Our coalition members will be present at events across the country to help ensure everyone’s safety.
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Tragic
I'm on a listserv to receive weekly funding opportunities from the #NIH, which is usually long and descriptive. This is what it says now. I've NEVER seen it like this before. #SaveOurScience
April 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tragic
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It's unfortunate that this needs to be said, but to stay alive, listen to scientific consensus (on health, climate, environment, etc.) and ignore the conspiracy theorists.
Exclusive | Ousted Vaccine Chief Says RFK Jr.’s Team Sought Data to Justify Anti-Science Stance
Dr. Peter Marks says the new health secretary’s team wants to show vaccines aren’t safe while promoting dangerous and unproven treatments.
www.wsj.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It's unfortunate that this needs to be said, but to stay alive, listen to scientific consensus (on health, climate, environment, etc.) and ignore the conspiracy theorists.
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This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.
April 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.
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The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was laid off. This division addresses issues such as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood lead poisoning, and cancer clusters.
April 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was laid off. This division addresses issues such as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood lead poisoning, and cancer clusters.
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When you yell at these clowns, sometimes you get results. Keep calling your reps every time this administration makes a terrible move. It matters.
Find your reps here and put 'em in your contacts for quick and easy access. reps.fyi
Find your reps here and put 'em in your contacts for quick and easy access. reps.fyi
BREAKING: In a reversal, all NOAA Research sites will now remain online with "no interruption in service," according to the agency. NOAA had previously moved to cancel the research division's cloud services contract.
Story for @bloomberg.com (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Story for @bloomberg.com (free link):
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Weather Agency to Preserve Research Websites in Reversal
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency will preserve access to websites tied to its research division, after previously moving to cancel a cloud web services contract that supports many of its...
www.bloomberg.com
April 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
When you yell at these clowns, sometimes you get results. Keep calling your reps every time this administration makes a terrible move. It matters.
Find your reps here and put 'em in your contacts for quick and easy access. reps.fyi
Find your reps here and put 'em in your contacts for quick and easy access. reps.fyi