Leslie F
@lafurr49.bsky.social
Microbiologist working to develop standards that ensure the safety and quality of medicines in the US and around the world.
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In my spare time, I collect rocks and make them pretty. www.leslierocks.com
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In my spare time, I collect rocks and make them pretty. www.leslierocks.com
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This is going to feel like prophecy and we will pay the price for elevating this charlatan.
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This is going to feel like prophecy and we will pay the price for elevating this charlatan.
No kings Alexandria, VA
October 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
No kings Alexandria, VA
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The trump regime is setting up official agency accounts here on BlueSky, and they’re dragging their MAGA trolls with them. Block liberally.
October 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The trump regime is setting up official agency accounts here on BlueSky, and they’re dragging their MAGA trolls with them. Block liberally.
youtu.be/aZmQJ9rKC6s?...
A must-watch. We need to be clear on how this administration has and is continuing to threaten the lives of so many around the world.
A must-watch. We need to be clear on how this administration has and is continuing to threaten the lives of so many around the world.
Inside the Destruction of USAID with Dr. Atul Gawande
YouTube video by Hasan Minhaj
youtu.be
September 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
youtu.be/aZmQJ9rKC6s?...
A must-watch. We need to be clear on how this administration has and is continuing to threaten the lives of so many around the world.
A must-watch. We need to be clear on how this administration has and is continuing to threaten the lives of so many around the world.
Among the global pharmacopoeias at the US Pharmacopeia library.
August 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Among the global pharmacopoeias at the US Pharmacopeia library.
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Here’s what was NOT released today:
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
August 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Here’s what was NOT released today:
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
- the proffer agreement between Maxwell and the DoJ
- the agreement transferring Maxwell to club fed
- communications showing who waived Maxwell’s sex offender status allowing her transfer and possible work assignments outside prison
- the Epstein files
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For nearly two weeks straight Trump has escalated his attempt to take over DC. Federal agents are now violently profiling, harassing, and arresting Black and Brown DC community members and their presence is a severe danger to people here.
Join us today at 3 PM to demand FEDERAL FORCES OUT NOW.
Join us today at 3 PM to demand FEDERAL FORCES OUT NOW.
August 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
For nearly two weeks straight Trump has escalated his attempt to take over DC. Federal agents are now violently profiling, harassing, and arresting Black and Brown DC community members and their presence is a severe danger to people here.
Join us today at 3 PM to demand FEDERAL FORCES OUT NOW.
Join us today at 3 PM to demand FEDERAL FORCES OUT NOW.
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🧵 THE OCCUPATION OF DC 🤨
👉 A Local's Perspective 👀
The WaPo has an article detailing the location of Federal forces across the city. While much of this is ridiculous & performative, here's three places I noted with interest, as a DC resident ⤵️
(Gift Link: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...)
👉 A Local's Perspective 👀
The WaPo has an article detailing the location of Federal forces across the city. While much of this is ridiculous & performative, here's three places I noted with interest, as a DC resident ⤵️
(Gift Link: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...)
August 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🧵 THE OCCUPATION OF DC 🤨
👉 A Local's Perspective 👀
The WaPo has an article detailing the location of Federal forces across the city. While much of this is ridiculous & performative, here's three places I noted with interest, as a DC resident ⤵️
(Gift Link: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...)
👉 A Local's Perspective 👀
The WaPo has an article detailing the location of Federal forces across the city. While much of this is ridiculous & performative, here's three places I noted with interest, as a DC resident ⤵️
(Gift Link: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...)
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We are furious this is not getting the attention it deserves.
🚨Domestic terrorism on a federal institution.
Readers, please tag reporters, news organizations, ANYONE & ask them to cover this.
It could have been far worse.
And without leaders addressing the root causes, the risk remains.
🚨Domestic terrorism on a federal institution.
Readers, please tag reporters, news organizations, ANYONE & ask them to cover this.
It could have been far worse.
And without leaders addressing the root causes, the risk remains.
August 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We are furious this is not getting the attention it deserves.
🚨Domestic terrorism on a federal institution.
Readers, please tag reporters, news organizations, ANYONE & ask them to cover this.
It could have been far worse.
And without leaders addressing the root causes, the risk remains.
🚨Domestic terrorism on a federal institution.
Readers, please tag reporters, news organizations, ANYONE & ask them to cover this.
It could have been far worse.
And without leaders addressing the root causes, the risk remains.
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The politically weaponized "lab leak" theory is destroying both pandemic preparedness & all of American science.
Grateful to @kgandersen.bsky.social, @arambaut.bsky.social, @eddieholmes.bsky.social, & Bob Garry for their courage & commitment to our field.
theconversation.com/how-conspira...
Grateful to @kgandersen.bsky.social, @arambaut.bsky.social, @eddieholmes.bsky.social, & Bob Garry for their courage & commitment to our field.
theconversation.com/how-conspira...
How conspiracy theories about COVID’s origins are hampering our ability to prevent the next pandemic
The COVID pandemic likely began when the virus jumped from animals to humans, and didn’t start in a lab. But false narratives continue to circulate.
theconversation.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The politically weaponized "lab leak" theory is destroying both pandemic preparedness & all of American science.
Grateful to @kgandersen.bsky.social, @arambaut.bsky.social, @eddieholmes.bsky.social, & Bob Garry for their courage & commitment to our field.
theconversation.com/how-conspira...
Grateful to @kgandersen.bsky.social, @arambaut.bsky.social, @eddieholmes.bsky.social, & Bob Garry for their courage & commitment to our field.
theconversation.com/how-conspira...
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EXCLUSIVE: Not only does an Excel spreadsheet of Trump mentions in the Epstein files exist, but so do training videos explaining how to flag the files for Trump mentions. Plus, the number of people who had access is larger than previously known. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/the-epstei...
The Epstein Cover-Up at the FBI
Inside the chaotic review process of the Epstein and Maxwell files at the Bureau
www.muellershewrote.com
July 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Not only does an Excel spreadsheet of Trump mentions in the Epstein files exist, but so do training videos explaining how to flag the files for Trump mentions. Plus, the number of people who had access is larger than previously known. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/the-epstei...
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NSF is losing headquarters, displacing 1,800 employees.
NSF staff are outraged - not only by the lack of planning/communication, but also by HUD Secretary Turner’s requests for luxury additions (executive suite, private dining room, reserved parking, personal gym) in the new HQ.
zurl.co/BvVac
NSF staff are outraged - not only by the lack of planning/communication, but also by HUD Secretary Turner’s requests for luxury additions (executive suite, private dining room, reserved parking, personal gym) in the new HQ.
zurl.co/BvVac
Report: National Science Foundation headquarters to be taken over by HUD, displacing 1,800+ employees | ALXnow
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will reportedly take over the National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters building (2415 Eisenhower Ave.), displacing more than 1,833 NSF employees who currently work there. HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin reportedly plan to announce the takeover Wednesday (June 25), according to information provided to
zurl.co
June 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
NSF is losing headquarters, displacing 1,800 employees.
NSF staff are outraged - not only by the lack of planning/communication, but also by HUD Secretary Turner’s requests for luxury additions (executive suite, private dining room, reserved parking, personal gym) in the new HQ.
zurl.co/BvVac
NSF staff are outraged - not only by the lack of planning/communication, but also by HUD Secretary Turner’s requests for luxury additions (executive suite, private dining room, reserved parking, personal gym) in the new HQ.
zurl.co/BvVac
It’s reassuring that our Secretary of State looks terrified. 😳
June 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It’s reassuring that our Secretary of State looks terrified. 😳
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What does 18,000+ brave signatories look like standing together in massive solidarity with the #NIH heroes of the historic Bethesda Declaration??...
Find out by adding YOUR NAME to our #NIHLove letter here! -
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
#StopTrump
Find out by adding YOUR NAME to our #NIHLove letter here! -
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
#StopTrump
ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff
Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.
actionnetwork.org
June 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
What does 18,000+ brave signatories look like standing together in massive solidarity with the #NIH heroes of the historic Bethesda Declaration??...
Find out by adding YOUR NAME to our #NIHLove letter here! -
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
#StopTrump
Find out by adding YOUR NAME to our #NIHLove letter here! -
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
#StopTrump
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Hey @aoc.bsky.social We had the privilege of hosting the Bethesda Declaration and would be happy to support you in this.
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
June 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Hey @aoc.bsky.social We had the privilege of hosting the Bethesda Declaration and would be happy to support you in this.
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
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1/ 🚨 Friends...IT'S CONTEST TIME!!
Trauma queen Russ Vought is quietly gutting the federal government.
Let’s make sure his name is *loudly* — and *unfondly* — remembered.
Contest: redefine “Vought”: noun, verb, adjective — whatever hits. Eternal bragging rights await. 👇
#NaughtyVoughty #RussVoughted
Trauma queen Russ Vought is quietly gutting the federal government.
Let’s make sure his name is *loudly* — and *unfondly* — remembered.
Contest: redefine “Vought”: noun, verb, adjective — whatever hits. Eternal bragging rights await. 👇
#NaughtyVoughty #RussVoughted
A Project 2025 author carries out his vision for mass federal layoffs
The Trump administration’s demand that federal agencies plan to radically downsize is driven by a key figure in the conservative movement who has long planned this move.
apnews.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
1/ 🚨 Friends...IT'S CONTEST TIME!!
Trauma queen Russ Vought is quietly gutting the federal government.
Let’s make sure his name is *loudly* — and *unfondly* — remembered.
Contest: redefine “Vought”: noun, verb, adjective — whatever hits. Eternal bragging rights await. 👇
#NaughtyVoughty #RussVoughted
Trauma queen Russ Vought is quietly gutting the federal government.
Let’s make sure his name is *loudly* — and *unfondly* — remembered.
Contest: redefine “Vought”: noun, verb, adjective — whatever hits. Eternal bragging rights await. 👇
#NaughtyVoughty #RussVoughted
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This is from The Atlantic. This is exactly how Democrats should message Trump‘s bill. 👇🏻
May 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is from The Atlantic. This is exactly how Democrats should message Trump‘s bill. 👇🏻
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Gather around kids!! Tell these fuckers that you want “Updated Sub-Lineage Covid Vaccines” or “Updated Covid Vaccines” or That it’s patriotic to vaxx & be heathy. We have till Friday at 11:59 to make comments on the shit they dropped today. This is on purpose.
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
May 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Gather around kids!! Tell these fuckers that you want “Updated Sub-Lineage Covid Vaccines” or “Updated Covid Vaccines” or That it’s patriotic to vaxx & be heathy. We have till Friday at 11:59 to make comments on the shit they dropped today. This is on purpose.
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
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Sample text to write to FDA:
"Make COVID vaccines available for everyone 6+ months of age to protect the community and reduce new variants.
COVID can cause Long COVID, loss IQ, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, etc and disability.
Children are susceptible and should be vaccinated. buff.ly/RwAQeCJ "
"Make COVID vaccines available for everyone 6+ months of age to protect the community and reduce new variants.
COVID can cause Long COVID, loss IQ, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, etc and disability.
Children are susceptible and should be vaccinated. buff.ly/RwAQeCJ "
May 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Sample text to write to FDA:
"Make COVID vaccines available for everyone 6+ months of age to protect the community and reduce new variants.
COVID can cause Long COVID, loss IQ, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, etc and disability.
Children are susceptible and should be vaccinated. buff.ly/RwAQeCJ "
"Make COVID vaccines available for everyone 6+ months of age to protect the community and reduce new variants.
COVID can cause Long COVID, loss IQ, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, etc and disability.
Children are susceptible and should be vaccinated. buff.ly/RwAQeCJ "
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I can’t believe I agree with him for once but this is why he should resign.
May 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I can’t believe I agree with him for once but this is why he should resign.
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At the end of this summer, the future of U.S. science and research will be decided.
From weather alerts to cancer breakthroughs, science shapes every part of our lives.
We need everyone in this fight.
The Summer Fight for Science starts now. Are you in?
The fight starts here: bit.ly/4ddiuqU
From weather alerts to cancer breakthroughs, science shapes every part of our lives.
We need everyone in this fight.
The Summer Fight for Science starts now. Are you in?
The fight starts here: bit.ly/4ddiuqU
May 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM