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@iodine.bsky.social
Library book reader, museum goer, landlocked ocean lover, casual stargazer. Loves ☕️, 🍵, animation, cinema, world history, languages. Here to chat about everything other than my day job but we’ll see how that goes. Owned by 🐈 🐈.
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We are very close to a near cure for two of the highest-mortality cancers we know: glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer. These are both mRNA based treatments which are losing their funding during stage I and II trials. Thousands will die needlessly because of this motherfucker and his lies.
Report: mRNA vaccines are in RFK Jr’s crosshairs; funding in question arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
Report: mRNA vaccines are in RFK Jr’s crosshairs; funding in question
“Kennedy’s war on vaccines has started,” one researcher said.
arstechnica.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We are very close to a near cure for two of the highest-mortality cancers we know: glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer. These are both mRNA based treatments which are losing their funding during stage I and II trials. Thousands will die needlessly because of this motherfucker and his lies.
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Hell of a nice social safety net you have here.
Shame if something... happened... to it.
Shame if something... happened... to it.
Reminder - Social Security is *your* money. You pay into it so you can collect it later. If the government shuts it down on a whim, without paying you back, that is theft.
BREAKING: Acting Social Security commissioner Leland Dudek says he is consulting with the Justice Department about shutting down the agency.
Dudek told the Washington Post: “Unless I get clarification, I’ll just start to shut it down. I don’t have much of a choice here.”
Dudek told the Washington Post: “Unless I get clarification, I’ll just start to shut it down. I don’t have much of a choice here.”
March 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hell of a nice social safety net you have here.
Shame if something... happened... to it.
Shame if something... happened... to it.
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Call scripts to reach your members of Congress to ask them what the hell they're going to do about this:
March 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Call scripts to reach your members of Congress to ask them what the hell they're going to do about this:
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"Columbia agreed to ban masks, empower 36 campus police officers with new powers to arrest students and appoint a senior vice provost with broad authority to oversee the department of Middle East, South Asian and African Studies as well as the Center for Palestine Studies."
Columbia University buckles to fascists, setting the stage for the end of higher education as we know it in the United States. Cataclysmic:
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...
Exclusive | Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding
Columbia’s agreement is a significant moment in the intensifying battle between Trump and elite universities.
www.wsj.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"Columbia agreed to ban masks, empower 36 campus police officers with new powers to arrest students and appoint a senior vice provost with broad authority to oversee the department of Middle East, South Asian and African Studies as well as the Center for Palestine Studies."
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Meta/Facebook have used pirate database LibGen to steal pretty much everything I've ever written (and all the translations) to train their AI, without permission and without compensation. Straight-up theft, done knowingly, so they can make $$$. They've stolen the work of every writer I know.
March 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Meta/Facebook have used pirate database LibGen to steal pretty much everything I've ever written (and all the translations) to train their AI, without permission and without compensation. Straight-up theft, done knowingly, so they can make $$$. They've stolen the work of every writer I know.
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To say I am *ecstatic* about having my art associated with the Farseer Trilogy is an understatement. @robinhobb.bsky.social
is my favourite author and a chance to bring part of her worlds to life with my art was an absolute honor. Thanks to @illumicrate.bsky.social for giving me the chance!
is my favourite author and a chance to bring part of her worlds to life with my art was an absolute honor. Thanks to @illumicrate.bsky.social for giving me the chance!
March 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
To say I am *ecstatic* about having my art associated with the Farseer Trilogy is an understatement. @robinhobb.bsky.social
is my favourite author and a chance to bring part of her worlds to life with my art was an absolute honor. Thanks to @illumicrate.bsky.social for giving me the chance!
is my favourite author and a chance to bring part of her worlds to life with my art was an absolute honor. Thanks to @illumicrate.bsky.social for giving me the chance!
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“Anything to avoid contending with the possibility that all this killing wasn’t the result of a system abused, but a system functioning exactly as intended.”
Don't miss today's conversation with Omar El Akkad, about a book I'll surely be thinking alongside for a long time. A map, a guide, a thinking through & a breakup letter with the American dream.
Audio📻🔥: tinhouse.com/podcast/omar...
@aaknopf.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @textpublishing.bsky.social
Audio📻🔥: tinhouse.com/podcast/omar...
@aaknopf.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @textpublishing.bsky.social
Omar El Akkad : One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This - Tin House
In late October 2023, weeks into Israel’s bombing of northern Gaza, the novelist Omar El Akkad retweeted a video taken by a Gazan man. This video showed a lifeless moonscape with endless empty streets...
tinhouse.com
March 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Anything to avoid contending with the possibility that all this killing wasn’t the result of a system abused, but a system functioning exactly as intended.”
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My friends planning to travel to the US, I urge you to take precautions. Please.
Especially if you value freedom of opinion.
Especially if you value freedom of opinion.
Le Monde reporting that a French scientist traveling to Houston to attend a conference was denied entry to US after a search of his phone & computer revealed messages critical of Trump's science cuts, "which [says CPB] conveyed hatred of Trump & could be qualified as terrorism". Computer confiscated
March 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My friends planning to travel to the US, I urge you to take precautions. Please.
Especially if you value freedom of opinion.
Especially if you value freedom of opinion.
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The US military just purged their website of mentions of the Holocaust, 9/11 remembrance, cancer awareness, sexual assault, and suicide prevention to align with their new “anti-DEI” policies.
Massive purge of Pentagon websites includes content on Holocaust remembrance, sexual assault and suicide prevention | CNN Politics
Articles about the Holocaust, September 11, cancer awareness, sexual assault and suicide prevention are among the tens of thousands either removed or flagged for removal from Pentagon websites as the ...
www.cnn.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The US military just purged their website of mentions of the Holocaust, 9/11 remembrance, cancer awareness, sexual assault, and suicide prevention to align with their new “anti-DEI” policies.
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You cannot negotiate with terrorists. If the Ivies give in to any regime demands, the goal posts will move. If the massive ivy endowments aren’t deployed to preserve institutional integrity and academic freedom, what on earth are they for?
March 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
You cannot negotiate with terrorists. If the Ivies give in to any regime demands, the goal posts will move. If the massive ivy endowments aren’t deployed to preserve institutional integrity and academic freedom, what on earth are they for?
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I have confirmation from several sources now that all T32s, many F30s and F31s, and most or all Center awards (P30, P50) have been terminated at Columbia.
This is quite damaging to research and to individuals.
This is pure terrorism and cannot be legal. But litigation will take time...
This is quite damaging to research and to individuals.
This is pure terrorism and cannot be legal. But litigation will take time...
March 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I have confirmation from several sources now that all T32s, many F30s and F31s, and most or all Center awards (P30, P50) have been terminated at Columbia.
This is quite damaging to research and to individuals.
This is pure terrorism and cannot be legal. But litigation will take time...
This is quite damaging to research and to individuals.
This is pure terrorism and cannot be legal. But litigation will take time...
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"The most disastrous day in EPA history". We are sorely missing the wisdom of EPAs first administrator Bill Ruckelshaus --The E.P.A. has “no obligation to promote agriculture or commerce; only the critical obligation to protect and enhance the environment”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’ (Gift Article)
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said he would revise or repeal dozens of air, water and climate protections to help industries.
www.nytimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"The most disastrous day in EPA history". We are sorely missing the wisdom of EPAs first administrator Bill Ruckelshaus --The E.P.A. has “no obligation to promote agriculture or commerce; only the critical obligation to protect and enhance the environment”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...
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No billionaire is the solution to anything but the source of many, many problems.
We shouldn't have to rely on the moods of some guys who own as much as 100 million of us to save the ecosystem or prevent poverty. 🤷♂️ Future historians will probably think we're really stupid, as a society.
We shouldn't have to rely on the moods of some guys who own as much as 100 million of us to save the ecosystem or prevent poverty. 🤷♂️ Future historians will probably think we're really stupid, as a society.
Bill Gates has liquidated his climate policy and advocacy organization, laying off dozens of staff in Washington, Brussels, and elsewhere.
It’s another giant retrenchment for the billionaire, who had already slashed his climate grant budget last month. heatmap.news/climate/brea...
It’s another giant retrenchment for the billionaire, who had already slashed his climate grant budget last month. heatmap.news/climate/brea...
The Bill Gates Era of Climate Giving Has Ended
Breakthrough Energy is winding down its policy and advocacy office, depriving the Inflation Reduction Act of a powerful defender.
heatmap.news
March 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
No billionaire is the solution to anything but the source of many, many problems.
We shouldn't have to rely on the moods of some guys who own as much as 100 million of us to save the ecosystem or prevent poverty. 🤷♂️ Future historians will probably think we're really stupid, as a society.
We shouldn't have to rely on the moods of some guys who own as much as 100 million of us to save the ecosystem or prevent poverty. 🤷♂️ Future historians will probably think we're really stupid, as a society.
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This is very cool!
AND I just can't believe @ucsusa.bsky.social got THAT MANY SCIENTISTS to agree on something!!!
That's how you know it's serious, y'all.
#standupforscience2025 @standupforscience.bsky.social
www.ucsusa.org/about/news/s...
AND I just can't believe @ucsusa.bsky.social got THAT MANY SCIENTISTS to agree on something!!!
That's how you know it's serious, y'all.
#standupforscience2025 @standupforscience.bsky.social
www.ucsusa.org/about/news/s...
48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science
48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science
www.ucsusa.org
March 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This is very cool!
AND I just can't believe @ucsusa.bsky.social got THAT MANY SCIENTISTS to agree on something!!!
That's how you know it's serious, y'all.
#standupforscience2025 @standupforscience.bsky.social
www.ucsusa.org/about/news/s...
AND I just can't believe @ucsusa.bsky.social got THAT MANY SCIENTISTS to agree on something!!!
That's how you know it's serious, y'all.
#standupforscience2025 @standupforscience.bsky.social
www.ucsusa.org/about/news/s...
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This pride flag made out of NASA imagery was, for several weeks, the most-liked image on Bluesky. Then the Trump administration made NASA take it down.
The story of the pride flag made from NASA imagery: Bluesky’s most-liked image
Last June, a striking image of a pride flag made up of NASA imagery became the most-liked post on the new social media network Bluesky, a post it held for 2 months. I spoke with its creator Rachel …
buff.ly
March 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This pride flag made out of NASA imagery was, for several weeks, the most-liked image on Bluesky. Then the Trump administration made NASA take it down.
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You GUYYYYSSSSSSS
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
2025 Governors Ball US Army - "Do You Hear the People Sing" BRILLIANT TRUMP TROLLING!
YouTube video by Anti Trump
www.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
You GUYYYYSSSSSSS
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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This thread is a masterpiece.
We should first recognize that gender codes are socially constructed. Clothing is not inherently masculine or feminine—codes are contextual and can change over time. Aristocratic men once wore bright red heels. Then they became womenswear until that notion was challenged again.
February 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This thread is a masterpiece.
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Being extra kind in meetings- whether virtual or in person- is a superpower, especially now. No one will ever fault you for being extra patient, generous, understanding, or gentle. If they do, it's a them problem. Stay kind y'all.
February 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Being extra kind in meetings- whether virtual or in person- is a superpower, especially now. No one will ever fault you for being extra patient, generous, understanding, or gentle. If they do, it's a them problem. Stay kind y'all.
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February 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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People who refuse to sanitize what’s going on, who’s in charge on the Right, how extreme their goals are, tend to be discarded as “alarmists” or “hysterics.” Those who sanitize it all are upheld as “reasonable” voices.
As a result, the broader public perception constantly underestimates the threat.
As a result, the broader public perception constantly underestimates the threat.
I'm working on a couple of upcoming talks and can't get over how simply describing what is happening right now with attacks on the NSF, NIH, Diversity, etc. makes me sound like a raving lunatic.
They've launched an all-out assault on empirical reality.
They've launched an all-out assault on empirical reality.
February 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
People who refuse to sanitize what’s going on, who’s in charge on the Right, how extreme their goals are, tend to be discarded as “alarmists” or “hysterics.” Those who sanitize it all are upheld as “reasonable” voices.
As a result, the broader public perception constantly underestimates the threat.
As a result, the broader public perception constantly underestimates the threat.
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NOAA is reportedly on the DOGE chopping block.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
February 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NOAA is reportedly on the DOGE chopping block.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
The National Weather Service, which is part of NOAA, provides life saving weather forecasting in the US.
A study found that for every $1 invested in NWS, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Again, this isn't about efficiency.
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Friday SCOOP: @vox.com has learned that USFWS has frozen its vast portfolio of international conservation grants.
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
Leaked emails show the nation’s leading wildlife agency has halted critical funding for conservation
Exclusive: The US Fish and Wildlife Service has frozen millions of dollars, imperiling animals abroad.
www.vox.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Friday SCOOP: @vox.com has learned that USFWS has frozen its vast portfolio of international conservation grants.
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
This is far beyond the scope of USAID-funded work and will inevitably harm wildlife internationally and in the US.
@benjij.bsky.social has the story: www.vox.com/down-to-eart...
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“It feels like a betrayal by NASA....It’s inefficient, it’s wasteful, and it’s also just messed up.”
This is how scientists inside and outside the agency are feelings about the cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Words by me:
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This is how scientists inside and outside the agency are feelings about the cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Words by me:
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NASA embraced diversity. Trump’s DEI purge is hitting space scientists hard
Some researchers at NASA and outside it feel betrayed by the changes at the agency, which was known for promoting inclusion in science.
www.nature.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“It feels like a betrayal by NASA....It’s inefficient, it’s wasteful, and it’s also just messed up.”
This is how scientists inside and outside the agency are feelings about the cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Words by me:
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This is how scientists inside and outside the agency are feelings about the cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Words by me:
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