ignore decades of rigorous research, etc.) OR that they really believe scientists + academics who are trained researchers won’t check citations, read the studies they cite, and try to confirm the claims they make…the level of grift is unbelievable.

Not sure what’s worse, that they blatantly lie about science & academia while wanting to claim their legitimacy (e.g., universities as sites of “indoctrination” while the Pubs push for the Ten Commandments in public schools, trying to co-opt + repackage the gold standard of evidence as they

Interesting take as Project 2025 cites findings from the Congressional Budget Office several times, including their cost estimates…But sure, Russ.

No actual knowledge, training, or expertise to accurately understand and examine food and nutrition. The fact she is being platformed alongside the new Commissioner of Food & Drugs is horrifying. The triumph of pseudoscience at the expense of expertise.

“Hari answered, ‘I've never claimed to be a nutritionist. I'm an investigator." But that lack of training often leads her to misinterpret peer-reviewed research and technical details about food chemistry, nutrition and health…’.” Herein lies the issue with her and the rest of the wellness grifters.

It’s pretty easy to throw around this statement from behind a keyboard when they are talking about someone else’s situation (and assuming they know your motivation/rationale/needs) and not going through it themselves. Also easy to suggest that other people should be willing to fall on the sword…

So malicious and infuriating.

Dangerous beyond measure.

These are NOT serious people. But this (false) rhetoric and associated actions have serious consequences. May we one day return to an era where truth not only matters, but prevails.

power that voters have relative to elected representatives is not equal. Doesn’t mean we can’t or shouldn’t mobilize, but we need to recognize the power imbalance. And hold our reps accountable.

Indeed, but there are many systemic issues around voting that make it more challenging for certain groups to vote here. Add that to reps ignoring constituents (whether that is refusing to hold town halls, return calls/emails) and passing bills that don’t reflect their constituent interest, and the

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The USDA has also initiated a compliance review of the University of Maine, citing the Gov.’s “blatant disregard for…EO 14201.” The press release goes on to say “compliance with FEDERAL LAW is mandatory for institutions…receiving taxpayer funded support.” So EOs are now federal law? Hmmm…

Their legacy will be their cowardice.

@noahlenstra.bsky.social would be a great person to connect with!