Marlene
@marmarphd.bsky.social
Nurse, Professor, Public health epidemiology enthusiast - and a little witchy
Benji says more pets less work
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Benji says more pets less work
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“It’s kind of ironic that there may now be a reverse process where other countries may start picking up talent which is currently in the U.S.”
The 'Mozart of Math' rarely speaks about politics. The wide-ranging cuts to science funding made him change that.
UCLA's Terence Tao called the Trump administration's actions an "existential threat" to academic research in the U.S.
www.nbcnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“It’s kind of ironic that there may now be a reverse process where other countries may start picking up talent which is currently in the U.S.”
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The sneakiest, most sinister attack on higher ed right now (in my opinion) isn’t loan caps or budget cuts.
It’s the “earnings test” that could wipe out entire fields including teaching, counseling, social work, & journalism (and could even shut down colleges)
Video coming tomorrow!
It’s the “earnings test” that could wipe out entire fields including teaching, counseling, social work, & journalism (and could even shut down colleges)
Video coming tomorrow!
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The sneakiest, most sinister attack on higher ed right now (in my opinion) isn’t loan caps or budget cuts.
It’s the “earnings test” that could wipe out entire fields including teaching, counseling, social work, & journalism (and could even shut down colleges)
Video coming tomorrow!
It’s the “earnings test” that could wipe out entire fields including teaching, counseling, social work, & journalism (and could even shut down colleges)
Video coming tomorrow!
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The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond — @linford.bsky.social appeared on this segment from @ctpublic.bsky.social to discuss the history of slavery in New England and his collaboration with tribal communities in the Northeast on @stolenrelations.bsky.social.
The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond
It's a surprising and overlooked story, a blind spot in the narrative of early America: the hidden history of Indigenous slavery. As colonial powers took over Native land, white settlers were enslavin...
www.ctpublic.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The hidden history of Indigenous slavery in New England and beyond — @linford.bsky.social appeared on this segment from @ctpublic.bsky.social to discuss the history of slavery in New England and his collaboration with tribal communities in the Northeast on @stolenrelations.bsky.social.
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speaking as a virginia beach native if these kind of dudes are plotting against ICE then there is wide runway in public opinion for straight up abolishing the agency under a dem presidency
Kempsville High School assistant principal charged for threats against police, ICE
Virginia Beach assistant principal John Bennett and Mark Bennett charged for conspiring threats against police and ICE agents. Both are held without bond.
www.13newsnow.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 AM
speaking as a virginia beach native if these kind of dudes are plotting against ICE then there is wide runway in public opinion for straight up abolishing the agency under a dem presidency
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Read all of this. "Children in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighbourhood were preparing for a Halloween parade on Oct. 25 when federal agents reportedly deployed tear gas on the street to disperse protesters opposing immigration-related arrests in the neighbourhood." www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
Tear Gas, Pepper Balls Among Weapons Deployed Against Illinois Protesters
A judge recently issued a restraining order on crowd-control tactics by federal agents in the state, including those involved in Operation Midway Blitz.
www.bellingcat.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Read all of this. "Children in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighbourhood were preparing for a Halloween parade on Oct. 25 when federal agents reportedly deployed tear gas on the street to disperse protesters opposing immigration-related arrests in the neighbourhood." www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...
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a new mRNA therapy apparently can cut the rate of Huntington's disease progression by ~75%. yet more miracle shit www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
a new mRNA therapy apparently can cut the rate of Huntington's disease progression by ~75%. yet more miracle shit www.bbc.com/news/article...
Benji says happy Sunday
September 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Benji says happy Sunday
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BREAKING: A school-age child in Los Angeles has died of a rare complication from measles, years after being infected.
The child was infected as an infant before they could be vaccinated.
The child recovered but years later developed a rare, progressive brain disorder, which is almost always fatal.
The child was infected as an infant before they could be vaccinated.
The child recovered but years later developed a rare, progressive brain disorder, which is almost always fatal.
September 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
BREAKING: A school-age child in Los Angeles has died of a rare complication from measles, years after being infected.
The child was infected as an infant before they could be vaccinated.
The child recovered but years later developed a rare, progressive brain disorder, which is almost always fatal.
The child was infected as an infant before they could be vaccinated.
The child recovered but years later developed a rare, progressive brain disorder, which is almost always fatal.
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I know a lot of mainline dems read my work, so for those of you skeptical of my argument because of my role as a trans journalist, know that I _endorsed_ Harris for president.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
1. If you've scrolled social media lately, you've likely seem Democrats cheering for Gov. Gavin Newsom for trolling Trump relentlessly.
You've also likely seen trans people terrified of a Newsom 2028 run.
I explain why trans people are not feeling Newsom.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
You've also likely seen trans people terrified of a Newsom 2028 run.
I explain why trans people are not feeling Newsom.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
www.erininthemorning.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I know a lot of mainline dems read my work, so for those of you skeptical of my argument because of my role as a trans journalist, know that I _endorsed_ Harris for president.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
The critiques I levy against Newsom are very particular to him and he poses a unique danger that I cannot stay silent on.
Benji enjoys head pets!
July 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Benji enjoys head pets!
Benji thinks we all need more naps
July 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Benji thinks we all need more naps
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🧵Introducing the Trump Action Tracker website!
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
July 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🧵Introducing the Trump Action Tracker website!
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
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All roads lead back to Project 2025. All anybody had to do before the election was to read the damn thing.
July 6, 2025 at 6:08 AM
All roads lead back to Project 2025. All anybody had to do before the election was to read the damn thing.
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People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
July 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
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The Medicaid cuts in the Big Ugly Bill have already claimed their first victim. A hospital in Nebraska has announced its closure in response to financial uncertainty.
Congress was informed about the dangers of these closures. Republicans simply lied.
H/t: @mirandayaver.bsky.social for the tip.
Congress was informed about the dangers of these closures. Republicans simply lied.
H/t: @mirandayaver.bsky.social for the tip.
Southwest Nebraska hospital announces plans to close, blames uncertainty over funding
Community Hospital in McCook announced Wednesday that it will close Curtis Medical Center in Curtis, winding down its services over the next several months.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
July 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The Medicaid cuts in the Big Ugly Bill have already claimed their first victim. A hospital in Nebraska has announced its closure in response to financial uncertainty.
Congress was informed about the dangers of these closures. Republicans simply lied.
H/t: @mirandayaver.bsky.social for the tip.
Congress was informed about the dangers of these closures. Republicans simply lied.
H/t: @mirandayaver.bsky.social for the tip.
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I wish more people understood that sensory sensitivities aren’t just dislikes - they can cause huge distress and even physical pain.
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
June 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I wish more people understood that sensory sensitivities aren’t just dislikes - they can cause huge distress and even physical pain.
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
Autistic brains process things differently.
Sounds, lights, textures… They can all overwhelm our nervous system and leave us unable to function.
#AutismAwareness
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Adriana Smith is brain dead and her family is being forced to watch her body be kept alive for months - not for her, but to serve Georgia's cruel abortion ban.
Adriana deserves dignity and her family deserves compassion, not state-mandated torment.
Adriana deserves dignity and her family deserves compassion, not state-mandated torment.
This is the cruelty of abortion bans on full display. This is not “pro-woman,” “pro-life,” or “pro-family,” this is inhumanity.
Adriana Smith, we fight for you.
Read more 👇.
Adriana Smith, we fight for you.
Read more 👇.
May 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Adriana Smith is brain dead and her family is being forced to watch her body be kept alive for months - not for her, but to serve Georgia's cruel abortion ban.
Adriana deserves dignity and her family deserves compassion, not state-mandated torment.
Adriana deserves dignity and her family deserves compassion, not state-mandated torment.
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My kid was home sick yesterday and I had to decide whether or not to send him to school today.
I'm lucky. That choice wouldn't cost my job or make me lose pay.
But if the GOP proposal passes low-income families would have to weigh all that and if staying home would jeopardize their ability to eat.
I'm lucky. That choice wouldn't cost my job or make me lose pay.
But if the GOP proposal passes low-income families would have to weigh all that and if staying home would jeopardize their ability to eat.
The new GOP proposal for SNAP cuts would take food off the table of 7 year olds if their parents can't report enough work hours. When my kids were 7, they were playing foursquare, learning math facts, and being silly.
Imagine getting LESS help to feed your kids if your boss cuts your hours.
Imagine getting LESS help to feed your kids if your boss cuts your hours.
May 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My kid was home sick yesterday and I had to decide whether or not to send him to school today.
I'm lucky. That choice wouldn't cost my job or make me lose pay.
But if the GOP proposal passes low-income families would have to weigh all that and if staying home would jeopardize their ability to eat.
I'm lucky. That choice wouldn't cost my job or make me lose pay.
But if the GOP proposal passes low-income families would have to weigh all that and if staying home would jeopardize their ability to eat.
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Why do we undervalue the lives of disabled people so much? Why do we expect them to survive on a disability benefit that keeps them below poverty line - especially when being chronically ill drives expenses up?
A former “friend” explained it ti me & showed me how entrenched ableism is 🧵
A former “friend” explained it ti me & showed me how entrenched ableism is 🧵
May 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Why do we undervalue the lives of disabled people so much? Why do we expect them to survive on a disability benefit that keeps them below poverty line - especially when being chronically ill drives expenses up?
A former “friend” explained it ti me & showed me how entrenched ableism is 🧵
A former “friend” explained it ti me & showed me how entrenched ableism is 🧵
Benji says we could be doing better things than working.
May 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Benji says we could be doing better things than working.
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Which FDA-approved vaccines had randomized, placebo-controlled trials?
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
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ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
May 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Which FDA-approved vaccines had randomized, placebo-controlled trials?
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/