Jake Pasner, PhD
@jmpasner.bsky.social
Born and raised California Organic Farmer.
Former @ATLASexperiment Particle Physicist.
Former @AAAS_STPF Congressional Fellow.
Former @CaWaterBoards
Current @GeorgetownMassiveDataInstitute
he/him/his
Former @ATLASexperiment Particle Physicist.
Former @AAAS_STPF Congressional Fellow.
Former @CaWaterBoards
Current @GeorgetownMassiveDataInstitute
he/him/his
My new revolution slogan is #QuitTheAlgorithm. Let’s all go smell the roses instead.
October 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
My new revolution slogan is #QuitTheAlgorithm. Let’s all go smell the roses instead.
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Chris Murphy: "This is a country that's falling apart because Trump is in the middle of an authoritarian takeover. We're not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We're in the middle of it ... I have no moral obligation to vote for a budget that literally funds the destruction of our democracy"
October 16, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Chris Murphy: "This is a country that's falling apart because Trump is in the middle of an authoritarian takeover. We're not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We're in the middle of it ... I have no moral obligation to vote for a budget that literally funds the destruction of our democracy"
New favorite motto: it’s not left vs right, it’s up vs down
October 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
New favorite motto: it’s not left vs right, it’s up vs down
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Today, HUD officials posted divisive political messages on their website.
There are laws in place to keep federal agencies nonpartisan.
This is not just unAmerican – it’s unlawful. That’s why we’ve launched an investigation.
There are laws in place to keep federal agencies nonpartisan.
This is not just unAmerican – it’s unlawful. That’s why we’ve launched an investigation.
September 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today, HUD officials posted divisive political messages on their website.
There are laws in place to keep federal agencies nonpartisan.
This is not just unAmerican – it’s unlawful. That’s why we’ve launched an investigation.
There are laws in place to keep federal agencies nonpartisan.
This is not just unAmerican – it’s unlawful. That’s why we’ve launched an investigation.
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
Is there a public dataset that means something to you?
Maybe it’s an air quality index or information on a nearby river or even crime statistics… public data is a public good that allows us to build businesses and strengthen communities.
Help defend it:
uses.essentialdata.us/jfe/form/SV_...
Maybe it’s an air quality index or information on a nearby river or even crime statistics… public data is a public good that allows us to build businesses and strengthen communities.
Help defend it:
uses.essentialdata.us/jfe/form/SV_...
America's Essential Data
Federal Dataset Use Cases
uses.essentialdata.us
June 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Is there a public dataset that means something to you?
Maybe it’s an air quality index or information on a nearby river or even crime statistics… public data is a public good that allows us to build businesses and strengthen communities.
Help defend it:
uses.essentialdata.us/jfe/form/SV_...
Maybe it’s an air quality index or information on a nearby river or even crime statistics… public data is a public good that allows us to build businesses and strengthen communities.
Help defend it:
uses.essentialdata.us/jfe/form/SV_...
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
In this 6 min read I cover a lot of data ground -- 📪 junk mail, the 🚢 Titanic, 🦇 bats, 👮 police, 🛫 air travel, and 🤖 🌊 captainless ships
TL;DR If you use federal data, now's the time to start telling the story about why it matters
TL;DR If you use federal data, now's the time to start telling the story about why it matters
As the former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, Denice Ross knows first-hand how valuable and vulnerable our nation’s federal data assets are.
For those who rely on federal data in small or large ways, it’s time to champion the federal data we often take for granted ⤵️
fas.org/publication/...
For those who rely on federal data in small or large ways, it’s time to champion the federal data we often take for granted ⤵️
fas.org/publication/...
The Data We Take for Granted
As the former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, I know first-hand how valuable and vulnerable our nation’s federal data assets are. Like many things in life, we’ve been taking our data for granted and will m...
fas.org
June 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In this 6 min read I cover a lot of data ground -- 📪 junk mail, the 🚢 Titanic, 🦇 bats, 👮 police, 🛫 air travel, and 🤖 🌊 captainless ships
TL;DR If you use federal data, now's the time to start telling the story about why it matters
TL;DR If you use federal data, now's the time to start telling the story about why it matters
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
As the former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, Denice Ross knows first-hand how valuable and vulnerable our nation’s federal data assets are.
For those who rely on federal data in small or large ways, it’s time to champion the federal data we often take for granted ⤵️
fas.org/publication/...
For those who rely on federal data in small or large ways, it’s time to champion the federal data we often take for granted ⤵️
fas.org/publication/...
The Data We Take for Granted
As the former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, I know first-hand how valuable and vulnerable our nation’s federal data assets are. Like many things in life, we’ve been taking our data for granted and will m...
fas.org
June 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
As the former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, Denice Ross knows first-hand how valuable and vulnerable our nation’s federal data assets are.
For those who rely on federal data in small or large ways, it’s time to champion the federal data we often take for granted ⤵️
fas.org/publication/...
For those who rely on federal data in small or large ways, it’s time to champion the federal data we often take for granted ⤵️
fas.org/publication/...
I'm attending INDIVISIBLE Sacramento's event, “NO KINGS PROTEST AND RALLY” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisibles...
NO KINGS PROTEST AND RALLY · INDIVISIBLE Sacramento
Join INDIVISIBLE Sacramento and all who value democracy as we gather to defy the authoritarian aspirations of Donald Trump. NO KINGS is a nationwide day of defiance. We are taking action to reject aut...
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June 11, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I'm attending INDIVISIBLE Sacramento's event, “NO KINGS PROTEST AND RALLY” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisibles...
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“Habeas corpus is the legal principle that requires the government to provide a public reason for detaining and imprisoning people. If not for that protection, the government could simply arrest people, including American citizens, and hold them indefinitely for no reason.”
Does Kristi Noem even know what habeas corpus is?
The Homeland Security secretary's word salad raised even more questions about the administration's assault on fundamental rights.
www.motherjones.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“Habeas corpus is the legal principle that requires the government to provide a public reason for detaining and imprisoning people. If not for that protection, the government could simply arrest people, including American citizens, and hold them indefinitely for no reason.”
How embarrassing and expected 😂
The Budget Committee markup of the Republican reconciliation bill FAILS. Five Republicans - Roy, Norman, Brecheen, Clyde, and Smucker - join all Dems to defeat the bill.
Budget is in charge of putting all the individual committee sections together in one bill, it can’t go forward without them.
Budget is in charge of putting all the individual committee sections together in one bill, it can’t go forward without them.
May 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
How embarrassing and expected 😂
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Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data. www.wired.com/story/cfbp-q...
CFBP Quietly Kills Rule to Shield Americans From Data Brokers
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data.
www.wired.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Russell Vought, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has canceled plans to more tightly regulate the sale of Americans’ sensitive personal data. www.wired.com/story/cfbp-q...
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
What does the Milky Way look like from the side? Thanks to data from ESA’s Gaia mission, we now have a detailed map showing its thin, warped disk — home to our Sun and billions of stars. A stunning view of our galaxy’s true shape.
Credit: ESA, Gaia, DPAC, Stefan Payne-Wardenaar
Credit: ESA, Gaia, DPAC, Stefan Payne-Wardenaar
May 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What does the Milky Way look like from the side? Thanks to data from ESA’s Gaia mission, we now have a detailed map showing its thin, warped disk — home to our Sun and billions of stars. A stunning view of our galaxy’s true shape.
Credit: ESA, Gaia, DPAC, Stefan Payne-Wardenaar
Credit: ESA, Gaia, DPAC, Stefan Payne-Wardenaar
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RIP Issac Newton (aka the last alchemist), you would have loved watching the physicists get annoyed because they accidentally turned lead into gold
theconversation.com/physicists-a...
theconversation.com/physicists-a...
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold – by accident
The ancient dream of turning lead into gold is now a reality – but it’s not quite what the alchemists might have hoped for.
theconversation.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
RIP Issac Newton (aka the last alchemist), you would have loved watching the physicists get annoyed because they accidentally turned lead into gold
theconversation.com/physicists-a...
theconversation.com/physicists-a...
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Under court order, the government has released a nearly unredacted copy of the memorandum of understanding between the IRS and Homeland Security revealing how taxpayer data was shared for immigration enforcement.
May 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Under court order, the government has released a nearly unredacted copy of the memorandum of understanding between the IRS and Homeland Security revealing how taxpayer data was shared for immigration enforcement.
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We deserve free speech! We deserve due process! The Trump Admin is FAILING.
#WeDeserveBetter
#WeDeserveBetter
“Some officials say U.S. citizens who criticize administration policies could be charged with crimes, based on the notion that they're aiding terrorists and criminals.”
This should be the top story in Axios’s morning read. But it isn’t. It’s the FIFTH top story.
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/04/23/t...
April 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We deserve free speech! We deserve due process! The Trump Admin is FAILING.
#WeDeserveBetter
#WeDeserveBetter
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The Supreme Court was clear: the Trump administration must act to facilitate the return of Kilmer Abrego Garcia to the United States. There is no room for debate — yet Trump is refusing, in defiance of a lawful court order.
April 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Supreme Court was clear: the Trump administration must act to facilitate the return of Kilmer Abrego Garcia to the United States. There is no room for debate — yet Trump is refusing, in defiance of a lawful court order.
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IT’S ABOUT TIME
Somebody see if @schumer.senate.gov rescheduled his book tour dates or if he’s ready to actually do his job.
Keep the pressure up — it’s working. Call your Senators. Daily. 202-224-3121
(No medals or monuments from me, but thanks @schatz.bsky.social @blumenthal.senate.gov.)
Somebody see if @schumer.senate.gov rescheduled his book tour dates or if he’s ready to actually do his job.
Keep the pressure up — it’s working. Call your Senators. Daily. 202-224-3121
(No medals or monuments from me, but thanks @schatz.bsky.social @blumenthal.senate.gov.)
April 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
IT’S ABOUT TIME
Somebody see if @schumer.senate.gov rescheduled his book tour dates or if he’s ready to actually do his job.
Keep the pressure up — it’s working. Call your Senators. Daily. 202-224-3121
(No medals or monuments from me, but thanks @schatz.bsky.social @blumenthal.senate.gov.)
Somebody see if @schumer.senate.gov rescheduled his book tour dates or if he’s ready to actually do his job.
Keep the pressure up — it’s working. Call your Senators. Daily. 202-224-3121
(No medals or monuments from me, but thanks @schatz.bsky.social @blumenthal.senate.gov.)
Is time to rise up! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/o...
Opinion | A Different Kind of Anti-Trump Resistance Is Brewing
Federal workers can become the standard bearers of the Democratic opposition.
www.nytimes.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Is time to rise up! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/o...
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Listen: the background story about why Congress is so incapacitated and unable to act. What can we do to light a path forward to hold this unhinged regime accountable? link here: greatbattlefield.com/episode/mode...
March 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Listen: the background story about why Congress is so incapacitated and unable to act. What can we do to light a path forward to hold this unhinged regime accountable? link here: greatbattlefield.com/episode/mode...
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
Current and former U.S. military pilots expressed bewilderment after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to acknowledge that he should not have disclosed sensitive information in an unsecured group chat.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
Signal Chat Leak Angers U.S. Military Pilots
Men and women who have taken to the air on behalf of the United States expressed bewilderment after the leak of attack plans. “You’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
www.nytimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Current and former U.S. military pilots expressed bewilderment after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to acknowledge that he should not have disclosed sensitive information in an unsecured group chat.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
“If you can’t admit when you’re wrong, you’re going to kill somebody,” one pilot said.
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Rep Joe Morelle (NY) sez if he becomes Chair, he will renew & rebuild Congress' capacity to perform its Article One duties . 👏 Watch! 🤓 @bpc-bipartisan.bsky.social bipartisanpolicy.org/event/practi...
Legislating After Loper: Practical Solutions for a Post-Chevron Congress | Bipartisan Policy Center
Join us at this live event for a discussion of these issues, the recommendations from BPC's Working Group on Congress, Courts, and Administrative Law,…
bipartisanpolicy.org
March 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Rep Joe Morelle (NY) sez if he becomes Chair, he will renew & rebuild Congress' capacity to perform its Article One duties . 👏 Watch! 🤓 @bpc-bipartisan.bsky.social bipartisanpolicy.org/event/practi...
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Today I'm releasing new findings in my ongoing investigation into big pharma's tax dodging schemes. Pfizer has been engaged in what I believe to be the largest tax dodging scheme in the history of big pharma, avoiding billions in taxes on US drug sales.
NEWS: Wyden Unveils Findings of Pfizer Tax Dodging Investigation
Announcing New Findings on Pfizer Tax Dodging, Wyden Blasts Republican Plan for More Corporate Tax Breaks | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Announcing New Findings on Pfizer Tax Dodging, Wyden Blasts Republican Plan for More Corporate Tax Breaks
www.finance.senate.gov
March 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today I'm releasing new findings in my ongoing investigation into big pharma's tax dodging schemes. Pfizer has been engaged in what I believe to be the largest tax dodging scheme in the history of big pharma, avoiding billions in taxes on US drug sales.
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ICYMI, @propublica.org uncovered Project 2025 training videos last summer.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
March 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
ICYMI, @propublica.org uncovered Project 2025 training videos last summer.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
Most people probably aren’t tracking this but Senate Republicans just started an all-night voting marathon that will allow them to gut Medicaid and increase child hunger while giving handouts to billionaires like Elon Musk.
February 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Most people probably aren’t tracking this but Senate Republicans just started an all-night voting marathon that will allow them to gut Medicaid and increase child hunger while giving handouts to billionaires like Elon Musk.
Reposted by Jake Pasner, PhD
#medsky#pedsky#idsky#immunosky 🧪
In the midst of all of the scary headlines recently, I thought I could take a moment to share a bit of good news: for the first time in history, a malaria vaccine with >90% efficacy seems to be within reach!
Here’s why that’s a really big deal for EVERYONE 🧵
In the midst of all of the scary headlines recently, I thought I could take a moment to share a bit of good news: for the first time in history, a malaria vaccine with >90% efficacy seems to be within reach!
Here’s why that’s a really big deal for EVERYONE 🧵
A Single-Dose Breakthrough: PfSPZ-LARC Vaccines Offer Transformative Protection Against Malaria – Sanaria
sanaria.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#medsky#pedsky#idsky#immunosky 🧪
In the midst of all of the scary headlines recently, I thought I could take a moment to share a bit of good news: for the first time in history, a malaria vaccine with >90% efficacy seems to be within reach!
Here’s why that’s a really big deal for EVERYONE 🧵
In the midst of all of the scary headlines recently, I thought I could take a moment to share a bit of good news: for the first time in history, a malaria vaccine with >90% efficacy seems to be within reach!
Here’s why that’s a really big deal for EVERYONE 🧵