Jeff Blanchard
@jeffsmicrobiome.bsky.social
Microbiomicist - https://jeffreyblanchard.github.io/lab/
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MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
MINNESOTA — Mom goes outside to warm up her car, ICE grabs her: "Please, my car kids are all alone in the house!”
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
So nothing has changed and Homan was just to put a new face on the cruelty, got it
(H/T longtimehistory)
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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This kind of thought policing goes against every precept of academic freedom. If you’re in #highered, join us at standtogetherhighered.org. We are nonpartisan and free—an we are building campus-level teams to protect our shared mission of serving the public good.
January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
This kind of thought policing goes against every precept of academic freedom. If you’re in #highered, join us at standtogetherhighered.org. We are nonpartisan and free—an we are building campus-level teams to protect our shared mission of serving the public good.
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If ICE can threaten arrest for filming, then journalists, watchdogs, and protesters can all be silenced the same way. You don’t have freedom of the press if recording police is treated as terrorism. #holdfast
www.cato.org/blog/dhs-pol...
www.cato.org/blog/dhs-pol...
The Government Unconstitutionally Labels ICE Observers as Domestic Terrorists
A free country must have an absolute wall of protection for those who record government actions.
www.cato.org
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If ICE can threaten arrest for filming, then journalists, watchdogs, and protesters can all be silenced the same way. You don’t have freedom of the press if recording police is treated as terrorism. #holdfast
www.cato.org/blog/dhs-pol...
www.cato.org/blog/dhs-pol...
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This is a must-read visionary (and pragmatic) piece from @alondra.bsky.social on how to promote ethical AI development and use by building on, learning from, and improving the ELSI genetics model, which I missed when it came out back in September:
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
An ELSI for AI: Learning from genetics to govern algorithms
In the United States, the summer of 2025 will be remembered as artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) cruel summer—a season when the unheeded risks and dangers of AI became undeniably clear. Recent months h...
www.science.org
December 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This is a must-read visionary (and pragmatic) piece from @alondra.bsky.social on how to promote ethical AI development and use by building on, learning from, and improving the ELSI genetics model, which I missed when it came out back in September:
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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This administration specializes in fearmongering, not facts.
The facts: 86% of trans youth report s*cidal ideation and 56% have attempted to end their lives. Anti trans laws increase attempts by ~72%. <1% report regretting GAC.
If they are trying to protect children, science says they are wrong.
The facts: 86% of trans youth report s*cidal ideation and 56% have attempted to end their lives. Anti trans laws increase attempts by ~72%. <1% report regretting GAC.
If they are trying to protect children, science says they are wrong.
December 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This administration specializes in fearmongering, not facts.
The facts: 86% of trans youth report s*cidal ideation and 56% have attempted to end their lives. Anti trans laws increase attempts by ~72%. <1% report regretting GAC.
If they are trying to protect children, science says they are wrong.
The facts: 86% of trans youth report s*cidal ideation and 56% have attempted to end their lives. Anti trans laws increase attempts by ~72%. <1% report regretting GAC.
If they are trying to protect children, science says they are wrong.
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Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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Some light reading this weekend... #impeachthequack
DC folks! Join us on Monday at the GWU Lisner Auditorium for a Rally against RFK Jr.!
DC folks! Join us on Monday at the GWU Lisner Auditorium for a Rally against RFK Jr.!
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Some light reading this weekend... #impeachthequack
DC folks! Join us on Monday at the GWU Lisner Auditorium for a Rally against RFK Jr.!
DC folks! Join us on Monday at the GWU Lisner Auditorium for a Rally against RFK Jr.!
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The next CJLS Community Talk is this Thurs, 11/20, 4pm in the ILC Comm Hub! Part of the Democracy in Troubled Times series, this event will be a forum with legal studies professors Paul Collins, Rebecca Hamlin & Jamie Rowen to discuss recent federal court cases relating to executive authority.
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The next CJLS Community Talk is this Thurs, 11/20, 4pm in the ILC Comm Hub! Part of the Democracy in Troubled Times series, this event will be a forum with legal studies professors Paul Collins, Rebecca Hamlin & Jamie Rowen to discuss recent federal court cases relating to executive authority.
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Reveal Depth of Ties to High-Profile Scientists - Scientific American
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Reveal Depth of Ties to High-Profile Scientists - Scientific American
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Wow, a Long Island jury awarded $112 Million to 674 immigrants who were unlawfully held by county police so they could be handed over to ICE
Federal jury awards $112M to immigrants detained by Suffolk for ICE
A federal jury found the county and the Sheriff's Office violated the Constitutional rights of 674 people.
longisland.news12.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Wow, a Long Island jury awarded $112 Million to 674 immigrants who were unlawfully held by county police so they could be handed over to ICE
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Abolish health insurance. Let’s dream of something better and fight for it.
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Abolish health insurance. Let’s dream of something better and fight for it.
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Alumni & allies, the federal government is trying to place the U. of California under political control. Join with UC Unbowed before the Board of Regents meeting on 11/18-20: protect UC's independence & stand together with peer institutions. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
University of California: Reject the federal government's political control
The federal government is trying to place the University of California under political control. Join with UC Unbowed before the Board of Regents meeting on November 18-20 and tell President James B. M...
alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Alumni & allies, the federal government is trying to place the U. of California under political control. Join with UC Unbowed before the Board of Regents meeting on 11/18-20: protect UC's independence & stand together with peer institutions. alumni.standforcampusfreedom.org/petitions/un...
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WILD story. A DHS officer shot at a man he thought was fleeing (a judge dismissed all charges). Bullets went into the driver's side window, through his jacket collar, and into the empty passenger seat. An MPD cop on the scene says he was ordered not to put it in the police report.
A D.C. task force shot at a driver. It’s not in the police report.
Neither D.C. police nor the Department of Homeland Security have explained why the Homeland Security agent fired his weapon.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
WILD story. A DHS officer shot at a man he thought was fleeing (a judge dismissed all charges). Bullets went into the driver's side window, through his jacket collar, and into the empty passenger seat. An MPD cop on the scene says he was ordered not to put it in the police report.
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They must expect a lot of people all over the country to be really upset about something next year. I wonder what that could be?
October 29, 2025 at 11:04 PM
They must expect a lot of people all over the country to be really upset about something next year. I wonder what that could be?
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Cruelty is the point. The city I live in will shoulder disproportionate harm related to this cut and that sucks. Food is health. Food is a human right. Cutting food support is a far-reaching form of violence.
October 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Cruelty is the point. The city I live in will shoulder disproportionate harm related to this cut and that sucks. Food is health. Food is a human right. Cutting food support is a far-reaching form of violence.
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The federal govt is trying to take over US universities. This is called “authoritarian consolidation.” We CANNOT let it happen. Sign this @aaup.org petition. Say no to loyalty oaths. www.defendingourcampuses.org
Defending Our Campuses and Communities
The AFT and the AAUP are working with allies in higher education and the labor movement to defend and advance higher education that is accessible and affordable for all who want it, and to protect the...
www.defendingourcampuses.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The federal govt is trying to take over US universities. This is called “authoritarian consolidation.” We CANNOT let it happen. Sign this @aaup.org petition. Say no to loyalty oaths. www.defendingourcampuses.org
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Six former U.S. Surgeons General slap WARNING on RFK Jr. - he’s a serious threat to our nation’s health.
RFK Jr. isn’t leading HHS, he’s poisoning it.
Join our fight to impeach RFK Jr. here 👉 www.standupforscience.net/quack-o-gram...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
#impeachthequack
RFK Jr. isn’t leading HHS, he’s poisoning it.
Join our fight to impeach RFK Jr. here 👉 www.standupforscience.net/quack-o-gram...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
#impeachthequack
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Six former U.S. Surgeons General slap WARNING on RFK Jr. - he’s a serious threat to our nation’s health.
RFK Jr. isn’t leading HHS, he’s poisoning it.
Join our fight to impeach RFK Jr. here 👉 www.standupforscience.net/quack-o-gram...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
#impeachthequack
RFK Jr. isn’t leading HHS, he’s poisoning it.
Join our fight to impeach RFK Jr. here 👉 www.standupforscience.net/quack-o-gram...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
#impeachthequack
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#academicsky @academicsky.org . Do Feminist Scholars Still Have Academic Freedom? | Psychology Today The answer is NO, not in America today....
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gend...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gend...
Do Feminist Scholars Still Have Academic Freedom?
Personal Perspective: Gender matters for teaching about families, workplaces, and even children's literature, but when social science is censored, where does that leave students?
www.psychologytoday.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#academicsky @academicsky.org . Do Feminist Scholars Still Have Academic Freedom? | Psychology Today The answer is NO, not in America today....
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gend...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/gend...
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It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...
Falling…further…behind
The International Energy Agency slashed in half its forecast of US renewable energy growth by 2030, even as the rest of the world races to double its green power capacity over the same period
IEA Cuts US Renewable Growth Forecast in Half on Trump Policies
The International Energy Agency slashed in half its forecast of US renewable energy growth by 2030, even as the rest of the world races to double its green power capacity over the same period.
bloom.bg
October 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Falling…further…behind