Chris Lang
@williamclang.bsky.social
Mathematician based in New Albany, Indiana.
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@williamclang on Threads and Instagram.
@wchristopherlang@mathstodon.xyz on Mastodon.
Proud to be a Hoosier today. I'm a Democrat, but I'm grateful and deeply impressed that so many Republicans in the Indiana legislature stood up against the threats and bullying and voted against the redistricting plan.
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Proud to be a Hoosier today. I'm a Democrat, but I'm grateful and deeply impressed that so many Republicans in the Indiana legislature stood up against the threats and bullying and voted against the redistricting plan.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
What does this refer to? Wrong answers only.
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
What does this refer to? Wrong answers only.
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies
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Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Violence has no place in America. Michelle and I are praying for the servicemembers shot in Washington, DC today, and send our love to their families as they enter this holiday season under the most tragic of circumstances.
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SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
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Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
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no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy
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Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Was this the best use of my time today? No. Is it the most amusing way I could have spent the last 90 minutes? Absolutely. Pattern is free here: bit.ly/4nGGCGc
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you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
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Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
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IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
October 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.
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This only happens to you once
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This only happens to you once
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Le Gorafi (a French iteration of The Onion) reports that:
"An American university has launched an investigation of a professor of archeology suspected of being a member of 'antifa' "
"An American university has launched an investigation of a professor of archeology suspected of being a member of 'antifa' "
Une université américaine lance une enquête sur un professeur d’archéologie suspecté d'être un « antifa » www.legorafi.fr/2025/09/19/u...
Une université américaine lance une enquête sur un professeur d’archéologie suspecté d’être un « antifa »
L’université américaine Marshall a annoncé lancer une enquête approfondie concernant les activités suspectes de l’un de ses enseignants, aujourd’hui décédé, une renommée du monde de l’archéologie, le ...
www.legorafi.fr
September 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Le Gorafi (a French iteration of The Onion) reports that:
"An American university has launched an investigation of a professor of archeology suspected of being a member of 'antifa' "
"An American university has launched an investigation of a professor of archeology suspected of being a member of 'antifa' "
The lyrics include: "Two hundred million guns are loaded" (Fogerty had read that there was one gun per person in the United States).
Fogerty on this 55 years ago:
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Run Through The Jungle
YouTube video by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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September 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The lyrics include: "Two hundred million guns are loaded" (Fogerty had read that there was one gun per person in the United States).
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If I have any credibility with you from 20 years of reporting on rightwing & fascist movements, please listen when I beg you not to celebrate Charlie Kirk getting shot. Leave aside morality: this isn’t a match in dry grass, it’s a torch. We do not want what this could ignite & we would not win.
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If I have any credibility with you from 20 years of reporting on rightwing & fascist movements, please listen when I beg you not to celebrate Charlie Kirk getting shot. Leave aside morality: this isn’t a match in dry grass, it’s a torch. We do not want what this could ignite & we would not win.
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Caroline Kennedy warned us about her cousin #RFKJr, "a predator" presiding over "perverse scenes" of "despair and violence." His youth was the origin story of a new American Psycho. Now he is the position to inflict pain and suffering on millions. He has to go now. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
RFK Jr., American Psycho
He needs to go. Now.
www.thenation.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Caroline Kennedy warned us about her cousin #RFKJr, "a predator" presiding over "perverse scenes" of "despair and violence." His youth was the origin story of a new American Psycho. Now he is the position to inflict pain and suffering on millions. He has to go now. www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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@davidpepperoh.bsky.social Wondering if someone in OH could hand out fliers to the Guardsmen that DeWine plans to send to DC?
See, I feel like someone with competence in such matters could make fliers for the Guardsmen being asked to leave their homes to patrol DC that could explain how pathetic it is.
This one, for example, is tailored to Ohio's National Guard (you'd probably have to disseminate it IN OH).
This one, for example, is tailored to Ohio's National Guard (you'd probably have to disseminate it IN OH).
![About the assault:
On August 3, around 3AM, Big Balls’ girlfriend approached her car and group of 10 unarmed teenagers approached
Big Balls shoved one of the kids into the car
Kids assaulted Big Balls and gave him a bloody nose and a concussion
Police responded, arrested two
Big Balls also lost $1,000 iPhone 16
About DOGE:
Promised to root out waste fraud and abuse
Routinely fabricated claims of cost savings
Cut Cancer research, Nuclear Weapon security, Ebola prevention
Kicked Social Security recipients off the rolls
[Graphic showing decline in crime after big 2023 spike.]
About DC crime
Violent crime has fallen from COVID spike
Trump’s US Attorney bragged that violent crime dropped 25% this year
DC is safer than Cleveland, Canton, and Dayton](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bbp2b224lro3bfnzcqwwnkfo/bafkreicn2oyucwsy6dtfc5d3pug5wgtj2sdgigphjfjaqrx6sr3pknfsii@jpeg)
August 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
@davidpepperoh.bsky.social Wondering if someone in OH could hand out fliers to the Guardsmen that DeWine plans to send to DC?
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Killing Terry Tao's funding is one of the stupidest things a government can do. Tao can move to any place in the world at any time he wishes. Seeing the goverment run by know-nothing idiots (hello Trump), while chasing away the brightest makes me cry.
August 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Killing Terry Tao's funding is one of the stupidest things a government can do. Tao can move to any place in the world at any time he wishes. Seeing the goverment run by know-nothing idiots (hello Trump), while chasing away the brightest makes me cry.
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Get up, get, get, get down
There are ways to get ICE out of your town
There are ways to get ICE out of your town
August 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Get up, get, get, get down
There are ways to get ICE out of your town
There are ways to get ICE out of your town
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"Every other post on X makes me all the happier to be hurtling away from you people at a speed of seventeen kilometers a second."
This Is the Voyager Space Probe, and I’m Taking a Government-Mandated Mental Health Break from Social Media
“President Donald Trump’s NASA budget plans look to cut its public relations funding by half, but already the agency is shuttering social media acc...
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July 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"Every other post on X makes me all the happier to be hurtling away from you people at a speed of seventeen kilometers a second."
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A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
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Oh. This is funny.
"ChatGPT is unlikely to destabilize the job market, as it is overqualified for most positions while at the same time lacking any marketable skills."
ChatGPT Now Has PhD-Level Intelligence, and the Poor Personal Choices to Prove It
“If you look at the trajectory of improvement, systems like GPT-3 were maybe toddler-level intelligence… and then systems like GPT-4 are more like ...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Oh. This is funny.