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Not exactly a great start: President Trump begins his second term with a 47% approval rating—the second lowest for any elected president starting a new term since 1953 (his own first-term rating was the lowest at 44%).
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Transparency is essential for public trust in health institutions. If the CDC is removing scientific data from public view, it only fuels skepticism and weakens confidence in public health decisions.

This is not a good look for traditional media—manipulating an OpEd’s title and content in a way that distorts the author's intent only provides further ammunition to its critics. Journalism is already under attack, often unfairly, and actions like this only make it harder to defend its credibility.

Before enacting a policy, it’s a good (non-stupid) idea to sit down and think through what will happen next. Freezing all grant spending without considering the consequences? Predictably disastrous. NOT A GOOD START FOR THE IDEA OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

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Wow, 27 spots filled and 17 on the waitlist? I’m absolutely certain this overwhelming demand is all about my teaching and definitely not because the course includes a week in Milan and Bologna. Nope, no way. Just pure academic enthusiasm.

Perception vs. reality at play. The belief that 2024 was a massive defeat rather than a narrow loss might be contributing to the Democrats’ inability to mount a coordinated and effective opposition.

Perspective.

I found my grandmother’s birth certificate from 1913, and it says my great-grandfather couldn’t take her to the birth registration office that day because there was too much wind. The sweetest detail from another time. ❤️