Katharine O'Moore-Klopf, ELS
@kokedit.bsky.social
No to fascism and no to interference with people’s civil rights.
Medical editor 🧪✍️ helping researchers in 20+ nations get published in 60+ medical journals. Member of ACES, AMWA, BELS, CSE, EFA. She/her. New Yorker. https://www.kokedit.com/
Medical editor 🧪✍️ helping researchers in 20+ nations get published in 60+ medical journals. Member of ACES, AMWA, BELS, CSE, EFA. She/her. New Yorker. https://www.kokedit.com/
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Current (2026) profession-related data on me, your #medical #editor:
• 42 years in #publishing, 31 of them in medical #publishing
• Self-employed full time since 1995
• Holder of #professional #certification as an editor in the #life #sciences since 2008; see tinyurl.com/2uwnx3wd
• 42 years in #publishing, 31 of them in medical #publishing
• Self-employed full time since 1995
• Holder of #professional #certification as an editor in the #life #sciences since 2008; see tinyurl.com/2uwnx3wd
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims' families and will stop selling the device in New York.
Gun accessory company to pay $1.75 million to Buffalo supermarket shooting victims
The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims’ families and will stop selling the device in New York.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The maker of a gun accessory tied to a racist shooting that killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo will pay $1.75 million to survivors and victims' families and will stop selling the device in New York.
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VICTORY: The Democratic-led NY State Senate advanced nine bills aimed to offset federal rollbacks on eco-friendly policies and corporate accountability. The measures are expected to be signed into law since the Dems also control the State Assembly and Governor's Office.
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 PM
VICTORY: The Democratic-led NY State Senate advanced nine bills aimed to offset federal rollbacks on eco-friendly policies and corporate accountability. The measures are expected to be signed into law since the Dems also control the State Assembly and Governor's Office.
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Not to echo a repost that I just reposted, but this is horrifying and heinous and there has to be accountability for these cruel, cruel inhumanities.
4. Medical malpractice. Here’s why I say stopping this detention-to Texas pipeline is life of death.
An 18-month old hospitalized after nearly dying of three simultaneous respiratory infections. When she returned to the camp, DHS withheld her meds.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
An 18-month old hospitalized after nearly dying of three simultaneous respiratory infections. When she returned to the camp, DHS withheld her meds.
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www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
February 12, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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As a former *actual* AI researcher, it bugs me no end that the "AI" tech bros have ruined the good name of an entire field of (computer) science.
One that can actually save lives, and better humanity.
The actually useful science and technology misused to make so-called "generative AI".
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One that can actually save lives, and better humanity.
The actually useful science and technology misused to make so-called "generative AI".
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February 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM
As a former *actual* AI researcher, it bugs me no end that the "AI" tech bros have ruined the good name of an entire field of (computer) science.
One that can actually save lives, and better humanity.
The actually useful science and technology misused to make so-called "generative AI".
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One that can actually save lives, and better humanity.
The actually useful science and technology misused to make so-called "generative AI".
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Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
You'll want to read this opinion piece in @nytimes.com by Zoë Hitzig about #OpenAI — really, about #AI in general. The headline is "OpenAI Is Making the #Mistakes #Facebook Made. I Quit." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
Opinion | OpenAI Is Making the Mistakes Facebook Made. I Quit.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:31 AM
You'll want to read this opinion piece in @nytimes.com by Zoë Hitzig about #OpenAI — really, about #AI in general. The headline is "OpenAI Is Making the #Mistakes #Facebook Made. I Quit." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
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If only it were that easy.
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
If only it were that easy.
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my main issue with llms is that we are burning an ungodly amount of money on something with negligible benefit, theres other issues but thats my main one
February 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM
my main issue with llms is that we are burning an ungodly amount of money on something with negligible benefit, theres other issues but thats my main one
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I asked Attorney General Pam Bondi whether she would create a federal-state-local task force to investigate the horrific abuses perpetrated through Jeffrey Epstein's human trafficking ring.
Her prolonged response: *crickets*
Her prolonged response: *crickets*
February 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I asked Attorney General Pam Bondi whether she would create a federal-state-local task force to investigate the horrific abuses perpetrated through Jeffrey Epstein's human trafficking ring.
Her prolonged response: *crickets*
Her prolonged response: *crickets*
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February 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Thank you, @khanna.house.gov, for naming the formerly unnamed six wealthy men "likely incriminated" by their inclusion in the #Epstein files! Video and list of names here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026....
Congressmen name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files
Democrat Ro Khanna and Republican Thomas Massie reveal names they say DoJ redacted ‘for no apparent reason’
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Thank you, @khanna.house.gov, for naming the formerly unnamed six wealthy men "likely incriminated" by their inclusion in the #Epstein files! Video and list of names here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026....
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I and millions of Americans believe exactly the same thing Kasparov does.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
February 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I and millions of Americans believe exactly the same thing Kasparov does.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
#Congress — including U.S. Senator @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social, U.S. Senator @schumer.senate.gov, and U.S. Representative Nick #LaLota — please **immediately** stop the process that is described here: degenerateart.beehiiv.com/p/building-t...
Building the camps
The warehouseification of detention and initial thoughts on stopping it.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:44 AM
#Congress — including U.S. Senator @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social, U.S. Senator @schumer.senate.gov, and U.S. Representative Nick #LaLota — please **immediately** stop the process that is described here: degenerateart.beehiiv.com/p/building-t...
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It is absolutely outrageous that Moderna’s flu vaccine was met with a “refusal-to-file” even after their approved their protocol with FDA and carried out the trial as agreed. This vaccine works better in older adults than the current flu vaccines.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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#Freelance #editors and in-house editors, this February 17 webinar, led by @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social, could be quite helpful for you: “Beyond the Edit: Project Managing Skills for Publishing Professionals.” It will be hosted by the University of Chicago. professional.uchicago.edu/events/beyon...
Beyond the Edit: Project Managing Skills for Publishing Professionals Webinar
Editing today extends far beyond language and style. Editors are often responsible for coordinating people, timelines, files, and feedback—whether or not they carry a formal project management title.
professional.uchicago.edu
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 PM
#Freelance #editors and in-house editors, this February 17 webinar, led by @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social, could be quite helpful for you: “Beyond the Edit: Project Managing Skills for Publishing Professionals.” It will be hosted by the University of Chicago. professional.uchicago.edu/events/beyon...
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Moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to reduced #dementia risk and modest improvements in cognitive outcomes; no benefit was seen for decaffeinated coffee in an observational study of US adults.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to reduced #dementia risk and modest improvements in cognitive outcomes; no benefit was seen for decaffeinated coffee in an observational study of US adults.
bit.ly/4bEUa2F
bit.ly/4bEUa2F
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Olympics Update: Trump Wins Gold in Downhill Presidency
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
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Olympics Update: Trump Wins Gold in Downhill Presidency
“Obama never won this," he boasted.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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NEW: ICE is leasing offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
www.wired.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
NEW: ICE is leasing offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
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Fascism Vs. Democracy
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February 10, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Fascism Vs. Democracy
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Very informative post. I recommend that everyone in #scholarly #publishing read it. Please share it widely.
I've written in the @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social today about the project I'm launching to determine how the scholarly and medical communication sectors (publishers, platforms, repositories, websites in general!) can / should respond to the threat of zero-click search 👇
February 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Very informative post. I recommend that everyone in #scholarly #publishing read it. Please share it widely.
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This professor and her students are making sure Wikipedia doesn’t erase LGBTQ+ history
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/10/this-professor-and-her-students-are-making-sure-wikipedia-doesnt-erase-lgbtq-history/?utm_content=1770733202&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/10/this-professor-and-her-students-are-making-sure-wikipedia-doesnt-erase-lgbtq-history/?utm_content=1770733202&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
University class making sure Wikipedia doesn't erase LGBTQ+ history
A professor and her students are editing Wikipedia pages to ensure they preserve and represent the lives and stories of LGBTQ+ people
www.thepinknews.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This professor and her students are making sure Wikipedia doesn’t erase LGBTQ+ history
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/10/this-professor-and-her-students-are-making-sure-wikipedia-doesnt-erase-lgbtq-history/?utm_content=1770733202&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/10/this-professor-and-her-students-are-making-sure-wikipedia-doesnt-erase-lgbtq-history/?utm_content=1770733202&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky