Sam Goldstein
@samschuelstein.bsky.social
NIDA T32 Predoctoral Fellow & PhD student at UF 🐊 | IPV-TBI multimorbidity intervention/recovery research for ♀️⚧️🏳️🌈 | co-founder @sciforgood.bsky.social ☀️| SoCal gal | Milspouse | Mama | (she/her)
Me to no one: I paid for a Google family plan so 5 family members could access YouTube Music, then suddenly the rules changed and everyone had to be in the same household which makes zero effin' sense.
Google out of nowhere: Hey! Heard you loud and clear. This is what we can offer you.
Me: NOOOO
Google out of nowhere: Hey! Heard you loud and clear. This is what we can offer you.
Me: NOOOO
February 18, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Me to no one: I paid for a Google family plan so 5 family members could access YouTube Music, then suddenly the rules changed and everyone had to be in the same household which makes zero effin' sense.
Google out of nowhere: Hey! Heard you loud and clear. This is what we can offer you.
Me: NOOOO
Google out of nowhere: Hey! Heard you loud and clear. This is what we can offer you.
Me: NOOOO
This county is so unserious.
February 18, 2026 at 12:39 AM
This county is so unserious.
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Rest In Power, Rev Jesse Jackson.
a candle is lit up in the dark with a reflection
Alt: a candle is lit up in the dark with a reflection
media.tenor.com
February 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Rest In Power, Rev Jesse Jackson.
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Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability. n.pr/4rUDvwW
Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.
n.pr
February 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability. n.pr/4rUDvwW
"I told myself, 'Hang in there, my dear, you’re going all the way.' And I held on, but they made me pay for it."- Gisele Pelicot: survivor, hero, inspiration
Trigger Warning, of course. But this is one of the most powerful and moving interviews I have ever seen. Thank you, Gisele. 🩵💜
Trigger Warning, of course. But this is one of the most powerful and moving interviews I have ever seen. Thank you, Gisele. 🩵💜
‘They All Tried to Break Me’: Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Story
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
"I told myself, 'Hang in there, my dear, you’re going all the way.' And I held on, but they made me pay for it."- Gisele Pelicot: survivor, hero, inspiration
Trigger Warning, of course. But this is one of the most powerful and moving interviews I have ever seen. Thank you, Gisele. 🩵💜
Trigger Warning, of course. But this is one of the most powerful and moving interviews I have ever seen. Thank you, Gisele. 🩵💜
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“Women are proud of you, thank you”
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
February 14, 2026 at 2:36 PM
“Women are proud of you, thank you”
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
Gisèle Pelicot becomes emotional as she responds to messages of support from women across France
The interview with this incredible woman is on BBC iplayer now (‘Gisele Pelicot - the Newsnight Interview’)
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Eliminating gender studies courses helps to ensure that universities and other institutions will continue to protect men who benefit from the abuse of women and girls, either directly or through their connections to those who exploit girls and women for profit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Gender studies courses are shutting down across the US. The Epstein files reveal why | Joan Wallach Scott
Texas A&M University is the latest school to end women’s and gender studies programs and teaching race. We know why
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Eliminating gender studies courses helps to ensure that universities and other institutions will continue to protect men who benefit from the abuse of women and girls, either directly or through their connections to those who exploit girls and women for profit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
28 weeks pregnant today, which means I have entered the 3rd trimester and I am so not prepared. 😂🫠
a woman from schitt 's creek is making a funny face and says oh dear .
Alt: Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek says "Oh Dear"
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
28 weeks pregnant today, which means I have entered the 3rd trimester and I am so not prepared. 😂🫠
Me to REDCap every day:
a man in a suit and tie says why are you the way that you are .
Alt: Michael Scott from The Office saying "why are you the way that you are?"
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Me to REDCap every day:
Every time I see artificial intelligence abbreviated as AI, I have to reframe because my brain sees "Al" as in Al Pacino and then all I can think of is gangster films and random shouting.
a close up of a man 's face with the words ho-ah written on it .
Alt: Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman with his catchphrase "Hoo-ah!"
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Every time I see artificial intelligence abbreviated as AI, I have to reframe because my brain sees "Al" as in Al Pacino and then all I can think of is gangster films and random shouting.
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They are saying Kid Rock handed his Grammy to lil’ Kyle Rittenhouse during the halftime show.
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
They are saying Kid Rock handed his Grammy to lil’ Kyle Rittenhouse during the halftime show.
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
(Not true. Kid Rock has never won a Grammy).
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The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny is expected to take place between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET.
The alternate halftime show by Turning Point USA featuring Kid Rock is expected to take place between 1930 and 1932.
The alternate halftime show by Turning Point USA featuring Kid Rock is expected to take place between 1930 and 1932.
February 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny is expected to take place between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET.
The alternate halftime show by Turning Point USA featuring Kid Rock is expected to take place between 1930 and 1932.
The alternate halftime show by Turning Point USA featuring Kid Rock is expected to take place between 1930 and 1932.
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"I am scared that girls are being redirected from the careers of their choosing and from positions of power within them, and that that loss is too great to quantify."
msmagazine.com/2026/01/19/y...
msmagazine.com/2026/01/19/y...
I Grew Up Wanting to Be Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I’m Coming of Age Under Trump.
Too Many Young Women and Girls Grew Up Wanting to Be Ruth Bader Ginsburg. They Are Now Coming of Age Under Trump.
msmagazine.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
"I am scared that girls are being redirected from the careers of their choosing and from positions of power within them, and that that loss is too great to quantify."
msmagazine.com/2026/01/19/y...
msmagazine.com/2026/01/19/y...
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Good Q @SarahKSilvermam
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Good Q @SarahKSilvermam
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If you can remember a world before “lose yourself” from Eminem, you can remember a world without ICE.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-im...
www.startribune.com/minnesota-im...
February 7, 2026 at 12:39 AM
If you can remember a world before “lose yourself” from Eminem, you can remember a world without ICE.
www.startribune.com/minnesota-im...
www.startribune.com/minnesota-im...
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Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
February 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Finneas is better at political messaging than 99% of the Democratic consultants in DC.
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MEMPHIS: “Memphis Safe Task Force” (U.S. marshal) caught KICKING A PUPPY 😳 as they arrested a guy for on a drug warrant
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
February 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
MEMPHIS: “Memphis Safe Task Force” (U.S. marshal) caught KICKING A PUPPY 😳 as they arrested a guy for on a drug warrant
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
“He was harmless. There’s no reason he should’ve done that.”
@GovBillLee this is what we’re paying $1 Million a day for?🤔
Full: wreg.com/news/video-u...
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There is no bottom. The Republican Party has sunk so low that even Robert Ballard wouldn’t be able to find them.
Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama – US politics live
The US president posted a racist video on Truth Social that included disproven allegations about ballot-counting
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
There is no bottom. The Republican Party has sunk so low that even Robert Ballard wouldn’t be able to find them.
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Me to immigrants always:
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Me to immigrants always:
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At least the third university I've seen in the last few weeks. Also U of Wisconsin Madison and Ave Maria (also Fl, 22(?) cases last I saw). Glad my university has an active #measles task force to prepare.
Oh boy. “The University of Florida and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are investigating potential measles exposure in two UF classes following two confirmed cases in the county.
Health officials have begun contacting individuals who may have been exposed.” @aetiology.bsky.social
Health officials have begun contacting individuals who may have been exposed.” @aetiology.bsky.social
Measles exposure reported in two University of Florida classes, university says
The University of Florida and the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County are investigating potential measles exposure in two UF classes following two confirmed cases in the county.
www.news4jax.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:45 AM
At least the third university I've seen in the last few weeks. Also U of Wisconsin Madison and Ave Maria (also Fl, 22(?) cases last I saw). Glad my university has an active #measles task force to prepare.
*CHILLS*
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 11:18 PM
*CHILLS*
Got this same email, so not feeling great about it right now. Especially since I read that the FL DOH has been slow to update or share reports with the public and I have seen no mention of these 2 cases in Alachua County on their DOH website either. So it's likely even higher.
yeehaw. Measles in Alachua and FL DOH "conducting contact tracing in two University of Florida classes in which exposure to measles may have occurred."
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Got this same email, so not feeling great about it right now. Especially since I read that the FL DOH has been slow to update or share reports with the public and I have seen no mention of these 2 cases in Alachua County on their DOH website either. So it's likely even higher.
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“Health officials in New Mexico are warning against consuming raw dairy products after a newborn baby in the state died from a listeria infection that they say was likely contracted when the baby's mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.” @jackiantonovich.bsky.social
New Mexico warns against consuming raw milk after newborn dies from listeria
While the New Mexico Department of Health said it cannot pinpoint the baby's exact cause of death, officials believe it could have been linked to the mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:27 AM
“Health officials in New Mexico are warning against consuming raw dairy products after a newborn baby in the state died from a listeria infection that they say was likely contracted when the baby's mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.” @jackiantonovich.bsky.social