Jeffrey Perkel (he/him)
@jperkel.bsky.social
Technology Editor at Nature magazine (@nature.com) #rstats #scicomm. Love is love. 💕
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Yes, Maduro is a bad guy. But the President now says we will “run” another country of more than 28 million people for an undetermined time.
How many American service members will be put in harm’s way — without even a vote in Congress?
How many American service members will be put in harm’s way — without even a vote in Congress?
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. will “run” Venezuela for now, until a “proper transition” can take place
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Yes, Maduro is a bad guy. But the President now says we will “run” another country of more than 28 million people for an undetermined time.
How many American service members will be put in harm’s way — without even a vote in Congress?
How many American service members will be put in harm’s way — without even a vote in Congress?
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Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Donald Trump’s unconstitutional military action in Venezuela is putting our troops in harm's way with no long-term strategy.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
The American people deserve a President focused on making their lives more affordable.
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1. Yes, Trump launching a new military operation overseas without Congress’ prior declaration of war or authorization of force is almost certainly unlawful.
2. No, there is no real chance the courts will stop it.
Unfortunately our Constitution means little when the judiciary won’t enforce it.
2. No, there is no real chance the courts will stop it.
Unfortunately our Constitution means little when the judiciary won’t enforce it.
January 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
1. Yes, Trump launching a new military operation overseas without Congress’ prior declaration of war or authorization of force is almost certainly unlawful.
2. No, there is no real chance the courts will stop it.
Unfortunately our Constitution means little when the judiciary won’t enforce it.
2. No, there is no real chance the courts will stop it.
Unfortunately our Constitution means little when the judiciary won’t enforce it.
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It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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A nice thread in which an actual expert patiently explains why the Secretary of Health and Human Service is not simply a liar, but an especially stupid one.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
December 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A nice thread in which an actual expert patiently explains why the Secretary of Health and Human Service is not simply a liar, but an especially stupid one.
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"Fuck all of you, everyone." -- Tiny Trump
Nothing to see here. This is definitely a normal post that perfectly demonstrates appropriate behavior for a man with grave responsibilities to the nation and absolutely, positively does not show psychological derangement and incapacity to serve as president under section 4 of the 25th Amendment.
December 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"Fuck all of you, everyone." -- Tiny Trump
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Kind of wild how the take that some of Trump's supporters were "deplorable" was some huge scandal, but regularly screaming about "radical left scum" is just a thing he'll say with no media backlash.
December 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Kind of wild how the take that some of Trump's supporters were "deplorable" was some huge scandal, but regularly screaming about "radical left scum" is just a thing he'll say with no media backlash.
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Have yourself a merry little Pusheen✨🎁💖
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Have yourself a merry little Pusheen✨🎁💖
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Why do programmers get confused around the holidays?
OCT 31 = DEC 25
OCT 31 = DEC 25
December 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Why do programmers get confused around the holidays?
OCT 31 = DEC 25
OCT 31 = DEC 25
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If only we had an amendment to the Constitution that protected speech . . .
December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
If only we had an amendment to the Constitution that protected speech . . .
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The Trump administration has made good on its promise to ban abortion care for veterans.
The new directive, obtained by Mother Jones, states that it won’t prohibit care to “pregnant women in life-threatening circumstances, including treatment for ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages."
The new directive, obtained by Mother Jones, states that it won’t prohibit care to “pregnant women in life-threatening circumstances, including treatment for ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages."
Trump administration bans abortion care for veterans
The policy will even apply in states that protect abortion rights.
www.motherjones.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Trump administration has made good on its promise to ban abortion care for veterans.
The new directive, obtained by Mother Jones, states that it won’t prohibit care to “pregnant women in life-threatening circumstances, including treatment for ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages."
The new directive, obtained by Mother Jones, states that it won’t prohibit care to “pregnant women in life-threatening circumstances, including treatment for ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages."
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This is the best possible explainer on Bari Weiss
For this week's That's Marvelous newsletter I regrettably wrote a little bit about Bari Weiss (but also I happily wrote a little bit about dogs)! Read it here: www.thatsmarvelousnewsletter.com/163-60-minut...
December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is the best possible explainer on Bari Weiss
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Happy light, everyone ❤️🔥
December 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Happy light, everyone ❤️🔥
Happy Hanukkah, all!
On the eighth night, we were joyous, for we no longer had to rely on miracles to light our way. #Hanukkah
December 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Happy Hanukkah, all!
"These rules are a baseless intrusion into the patient-physician relationship," the AAP's Kressly said. "Patients, their families, and their physicians—not politicians or government officials —should be the ones to make decisions together about what care is best for them."
Update: The Trump administration Thursday proposed two rules targeting hospitals that treat transgender children and youth using Medicare and Medicaid as the lever. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
The Trump administration Thursday proposed two rules targeting hospitals that treat transgender children and youth using Medicare and Medicaid as the lever. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
December 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"These rules are a baseless intrusion into the patient-physician relationship," the AAP's Kressly said. "Patients, their families, and their physicians—not politicians or government officials —should be the ones to make decisions together about what care is best for them."
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absurdly, wildly influential, one of the first big viral YouTube videos and basically responsible for launching The Lonely Island (and especially Samberg) to stardom
and you know what, they deserved every last bit of that success, this shit still slaps
and you know what, they deserved every last bit of that success, this shit still slaps
20 years ago tonight, Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell enjoyed a Lazy Sunday:
Lazy Sunday - SNL Digital Short
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
absurdly, wildly influential, one of the first big viral YouTube videos and basically responsible for launching The Lonely Island (and especially Samberg) to stardom
and you know what, they deserved every last bit of that success, this shit still slaps
and you know what, they deserved every last bit of that success, this shit still slaps
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LOLOLOLOL hahahahahahaha
December 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
LOLOLOLOL hahahahahahaha
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Opinion | Trump’s crude remarks about Rob Reiner are unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner.
December 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Opinion | Trump’s crude remarks about Rob Reiner are unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner.
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Steve isn’t here anymore, but he always posted this picture on Hanukkah so I thought we could carry on his tradition and remember him.
Happy Hanukkah to our friends who celebrate. Rachel Posner, a rabbi’s wife in Kiel, Germany, took this photograph in 1931 -- a potent reminder that fascism must be fought in every generation, even if it's wrapped in an American flag and a red hat.
December 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Steve isn’t here anymore, but he always posted this picture on Hanukkah so I thought we could carry on his tradition and remember him.
Happy Hanukkah 🕎!
December 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Happy Hanukkah 🕎!
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It’s the first night of Hanukkah and the world seems like a very dark place. But we can bring light to the darkness. We can fight for each other and make goodness, love, and community shine through.
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
December 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s the first night of Hanukkah and the world seems like a very dark place. But we can bring light to the darkness. We can fight for each other and make goodness, love, and community shine through.
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!