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GDavidT
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Retired astronomer, active choir director/ amateur musician, living in western New York.
Somewhat left of center in both politics and Christianity
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AGU stands with federal scientists. Read more on fromtheprow.agu.org/standing-tog...
February 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
@msnbc.com you’re making millions reinforcing our anxiety. How’s about putting on some folks discussing actions. The impulse for us to flee can be offset with more ways to “fight”
February 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
My feeds are so full of petition requests that it’s overwhelming and I’m unconvinced it will help. The marches at state capitals are an interesting idea, but I’m worried they are setting us up for a crackdown. So, that leaves the economy. Is it time for massive boycotts and/or a general strike?
February 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Until recently, NASA frequently touted its Here To Observe program, which brought undergrads from underrepresented groups up close to NASA science missions.

Now the program is falling apart, with contracts ended prematurely and uncertainty if it will continue in any form.
DEI order grounds NASA program to link undergraduates with mission scientists
Program gave students from underrepresented groups a taste of space science
www.science.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM