James Heller-Jackson
@geekjames.bsky.social
Gay geek father of 2, grandfather of 2 more. Retired IT guy and community organizer.
Be kind.
Be the change.
Be kind.
Be the change.
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What do you call a political system where those in power refuse to seat a duly elected member of the opposition party? Not a democracy that’s for certain.
October 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
What do you call a political system where those in power refuse to seat a duly elected member of the opposition party? Not a democracy that’s for certain.
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Despite court order, NIH grants remain frozen. Newly awarded grants, grants with fundable scores, & funds for a new budget cycle of a current project are all *FROZEN*🥶 and not being released. US research is being choked to death & is on life support right now www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
NIH is again throttling research funding in defiance of a federal court order
A freeze on "new and continuation awards" will "remain in place" pending DEI review, states a new internal memo.
www.motherjones.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Despite court order, NIH grants remain frozen. Newly awarded grants, grants with fundable scores, & funds for a new budget cycle of a current project are all *FROZEN*🥶 and not being released. US research is being choked to death & is on life support right now www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Time for NYers to do what they do best: harass our elected officials.
The Trump admin is determined to erase the trans community.
Don’t let them.
#TranRightsAreHumanRights
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
The Trump admin is determined to erase the trans community.
Don’t let them.
#TranRightsAreHumanRights
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Time for NYers to do what they do best: harass our elected officials.
The Trump admin is determined to erase the trans community.
Don’t let them.
#TranRightsAreHumanRights
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
The Trump admin is determined to erase the trans community.
Don’t let them.
#TranRightsAreHumanRights
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/n...
Having cataract surgery in the morning. This is my first step in becoming an old man cyborg.
February 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Having cataract surgery in the morning. This is my first step in becoming an old man cyborg.
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Forgive me if this is petty but the next account I’d like to surpass here on Bluesky is CNN.
They helped normalize Trump at every turn and did nothing to help tell the truth about Kamala. Time to show them what we think.
Can you RT this and follow us if you haven’t. 💙🙏
They helped normalize Trump at every turn and did nothing to help tell the truth about Kamala. Time to show them what we think.
Can you RT this and follow us if you haven’t. 💙🙏
November 30, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Forgive me if this is petty but the next account I’d like to surpass here on Bluesky is CNN.
They helped normalize Trump at every turn and did nothing to help tell the truth about Kamala. Time to show them what we think.
Can you RT this and follow us if you haven’t. 💙🙏
They helped normalize Trump at every turn and did nothing to help tell the truth about Kamala. Time to show them what we think.
Can you RT this and follow us if you haven’t. 💙🙏
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A reminder: people see shares not likes. If you see something worthwhile share it
November 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
A reminder: people see shares not likes. If you see something worthwhile share it
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I don't want to sound alarmist or anything, but I'm not sure it's a good idea to skip FBI background checks and bury congressional ethics reports about nominees to the most important posts in the federal government.
November 15, 2024 at 9:54 PM
I don't want to sound alarmist or anything, but I'm not sure it's a good idea to skip FBI background checks and bury congressional ethics reports about nominees to the most important posts in the federal government.
Obviously, now is the time for the arts to flourish. Aw, jeez.
“These are so appalling they’re a form of performance art,” Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, reflecting on Mr. Trump’s choices and their fitness for their jobs.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/u...
“These are so appalling they’re a form of performance art,” Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, reflecting on Mr. Trump’s choices and their fitness for their jobs.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/u...
Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks show that he prizes loyalty over experience and is fueled by retribution.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Obviously, now is the time for the arts to flourish. Aw, jeez.
“These are so appalling they’re a form of performance art,” Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, reflecting on Mr. Trump’s choices and their fitness for their jobs.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/u...
“These are so appalling they’re a form of performance art,” Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, reflecting on Mr. Trump’s choices and their fitness for their jobs.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/u...
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BREAKING NEW: Food and Drug Administration to be headed by the Late, Great, Hannibal Lecter.
November 14, 2024 at 11:24 AM
BREAKING NEW: Food and Drug Administration to be headed by the Late, Great, Hannibal Lecter.