Halle (she/her)
@iamhalle.bsky.social
Durhamite | Runner (sorta) | Tennis player | Flaming liberal | Rescue pet mom | Litter picker-upper | Public health researcher | Crocheter of adorable goodies | Certified NC Master Naturalist Volunteer
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New for @WIRED.com: dozens of health/pharma companies are telling that SEC that DOGE cost-cutting at the FDA could prevent new drugs “from being developed, approved, or commercialized in a timely manner, or at all”:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
Trump’s FDA Cuts Are Putting Drug Development at Risk
New SEC filings from pharmaceutical companies reveal Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures could slow drug research and delay FDA approvals.
www.wired.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
New for @WIRED.com: dozens of health/pharma companies are telling that SEC that DOGE cost-cutting at the FDA could prevent new drugs “from being developed, approved, or commercialized in a timely manner, or at all”:
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
www.wired.com/story/trump-...
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In other words farmers, Trump’s trade war means nobody else is going to buy food from you. Hope you are debt free.
March 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
In other words farmers, Trump’s trade war means nobody else is going to buy food from you. Hope you are debt free.
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Atlanta Fed forecasts a -2.8% GDP growth for this quarter.
4 weeks ago it was +3.9%.
Trump owns this.
bit.ly/3Ddsxim
4 weeks ago it was +3.9%.
Trump owns this.
bit.ly/3Ddsxim
Atlanta Fed model forecasts nearly -3% GDP growth in first quarter of this year
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model updated on Monday.
bit.ly
March 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Atlanta Fed forecasts a -2.8% GDP growth for this quarter.
4 weeks ago it was +3.9%.
Trump owns this.
bit.ly/3Ddsxim
4 weeks ago it was +3.9%.
Trump owns this.
bit.ly/3Ddsxim
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Ted Cruz said he’d found $2 billion in “woke” science grants, but his team used keyword searches that flagged things out of context, like a grant to develop a device to treat severe bleeding that mentioned “victims” and “trauma.”
www.propublica.org/article/ted-...
www.propublica.org/article/ted-...
A Study of Mint Plants. A Device to Stop Bleeding. This Is the Scientific Research Ted Cruz Calls “Woke.”
The senator flagged thousands of National Science Foundation grants for using words like “female” and “diversify.” A ProPublica analysis found numerous examples of projects caught up in his crude meth...
www.propublica.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ted Cruz said he’d found $2 billion in “woke” science grants, but his team used keyword searches that flagged things out of context, like a grant to develop a device to treat severe bleeding that mentioned “victims” and “trauma.”
www.propublica.org/article/ted-...
www.propublica.org/article/ted-...
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"Measles and RFK Jr. go together.
When you have the chief propagandist for the anti-vaccine movement in the highest position of government power when it comes to health, the only thing that benefits from that is measles."
We believe Texas is suppressing the true number of cases. #measles
When you have the chief propagandist for the anti-vaccine movement in the highest position of government power when it comes to health, the only thing that benefits from that is measles."
We believe Texas is suppressing the true number of cases. #measles
Nearly 50 Texans infected with measles in growing outbreak
A growing measles outbreak in west Texas has infected 48 people, according to official state data released Friday -- the latest sign that the once-vanquished childhood disease is making a comeback as…
www.france24.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"Measles and RFK Jr. go together.
When you have the chief propagandist for the anti-vaccine movement in the highest position of government power when it comes to health, the only thing that benefits from that is measles."
We believe Texas is suppressing the true number of cases. #measles
When you have the chief propagandist for the anti-vaccine movement in the highest position of government power when it comes to health, the only thing that benefits from that is measles."
We believe Texas is suppressing the true number of cases. #measles
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Both, I think. Both is good. dailyboulder.com/doge-website...
DOGE Website Hacked and Defaced — Internet Laughs at Musk: 'These Experts Left Their Database Open'
In a stunning security breach, two hackers have publicly embarrassed Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after gaining access to its website and leaving behind a trail of mocking messages.
dailyboulder.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Both, I think. Both is good. dailyboulder.com/doge-website...
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Last night, the Senate confirmed Russell Vought.
I wrote a long profile of him: He’s one of the architects of Project 2025, an avowed Christian nationalist, and a radical ideologue of the “post-constitutional” Right.
Some thoughts on a man who is at war with pluralistic democracy:
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I wrote a long profile of him: He’s one of the architects of Project 2025, an avowed Christian nationalist, and a radical ideologue of the “post-constitutional” Right.
Some thoughts on a man who is at war with pluralistic democracy:
🧵
Meet the Ideologue of the “Post-Constitutional” Right
Russell Vought, one of the architects behind Project 2025, believes there is nothing left to conserve. He desires revolution – and to burn down the system
thomaszimmer.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Last night, the Senate confirmed Russell Vought.
I wrote a long profile of him: He’s one of the architects of Project 2025, an avowed Christian nationalist, and a radical ideologue of the “post-constitutional” Right.
Some thoughts on a man who is at war with pluralistic democracy:
🧵
I wrote a long profile of him: He’s one of the architects of Project 2025, an avowed Christian nationalist, and a radical ideologue of the “post-constitutional” Right.
Some thoughts on a man who is at war with pluralistic democracy:
🧵
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“In almost every foreign conflict in which Russia had a hand, Gabbard backed Moscow and railed against the US. Her past promotion of Kremlin propaganda has provoked significant opposition on both sides of the aisle to her nomination.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Tulsi Gabbard’s history with Russia is even more concerning than you think
One expert says her views are ‘so wildly fringe that her potential appointment as DNI is genuinely alarming’, Richard Hall and Andrew Feinberg write
www.independent.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
“In almost every foreign conflict in which Russia had a hand, Gabbard backed Moscow and railed against the US. Her past promotion of Kremlin propaganda has provoked significant opposition on both sides of the aisle to her nomination.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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The Coast Guard has spent $125 million buying an icebreaker that hasn't demonstrated an ability to, um, break ice. Its champions: Lawmakers who got political donations from its maker. @mckenziefunk.com
This Icebreaker Has Design Problems and a History of Failure. It’s America’s Latest Military Vessel.
The builder of the icebreaker Aiviq has given more than $7 million to political campaigns, parties and committees since 2012. Under pressure from Congress, the Coast Guard purchased the vessel late la...
www.propublica.org
January 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Coast Guard has spent $125 million buying an icebreaker that hasn't demonstrated an ability to, um, break ice. Its champions: Lawmakers who got political donations from its maker. @mckenziefunk.com
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If you followed me and I didn't follow you back, it's only because I'm not sure who you are, based on your handle/username/whatchamacallit. Just shout at me and give me a hint!
If you followed me and I didn't follow you back, it's only because I'm not sure who you are, based on your handle/username/whatchamacallit. Just shout at me and give me a hint!
January 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hello... I'm new here. *looks around* Seems nice.
If you followed me and I didn't follow you back, it's only because I'm not sure who you are, based on your handle/username/whatchamacallit. Just shout at me and give me a hint!
If you followed me and I didn't follow you back, it's only because I'm not sure who you are, based on your handle/username/whatchamacallit. Just shout at me and give me a hint!