Marcie Venter
@marvmarciev.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Associate Professor at MSU, Mesoamericanist, Friend to cats, Lover of 🌵 and other prickly things, including my partner 💕
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district judges have a lot of discretion in how they handle this sort of apparent misconduct. it's critical that Judge Kollar-Kotelly put Bradley Humphreys and whomever he received information from on the stand and question them under oath, ideally tomorrow.
SCOOP: The US Treasury claimed a DOGE's Marco Elez didn’t have ‘write access,’ when he actually did. Sources tell WIRED that his ability to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded, days after officials said it didn't exist.
The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE's Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn't exist.
wrd.cm
February 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
district judges have a lot of discretion in how they handle this sort of apparent misconduct. it's critical that Judge Kollar-Kotelly put Bradley Humphreys and whomever he received information from on the stand and question them under oath, ideally tomorrow.
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“All along the plan was Project 2025,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on Senate Republicans confirming Russell Vought, a key author of Project 2025, to lead the Trump administration’s powerful budget office.
February 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
“All along the plan was Project 2025,” says @chrislhayes.bsky.social on Senate Republicans confirming Russell Vought, a key author of Project 2025, to lead the Trump administration’s powerful budget office.
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I mean it’s just the agency tasked with nuclear security, how bad can it be?
DOE's general counsel and IT offices told DOE Sec. Chris Wright that giving DOGE rep Luke Farritor IT access was a "bad idea" bc he hadn’t had a standard background investigation needed to access the department’s system, per a source. Wright granted him access anyways. www.cnn.com/2025/02/06/c...
Trump energy secretary allowed 23-year-old DOGE rep to access IT systems over objections from general counsel | CNN
Concerns were raised that the DOGE rep — a former SpaceX intern — did not have the background investigation required to access the Department of Energy’s system.
www.cnn.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I mean it’s just the agency tasked with nuclear security, how bad can it be?
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After 24 Senate Democrats joined all GOP to confirm climate denier Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary, he illegally called for the shut down of the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:36 AM
After 24 Senate Democrats joined all GOP to confirm climate denier Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary, he illegally called for the shut down of the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Wrote up just how *actually evil* the demands from the Trump admin to NCMEC are and how they will *absolutely* lead to children dying. From the cultists who insisted they wanted to "save the children" to literally killing them deserves to be called out: www.techdirt.com/2025/02/07/m...
MAGA’s Sickening Hypocrisy: From ‘Save The Children’ To ‘Defund The Org That Actually Saves Children’
After years of screaming “save the children” while baselessly accusing others of exploiting kids, the Trump administration is now trying to destroy the actual infrastructure that saves …
www.techdirt.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Wrote up just how *actually evil* the demands from the Trump admin to NCMEC are and how they will *absolutely* lead to children dying. From the cultists who insisted they wanted to "save the children" to literally killing them deserves to be called out: www.techdirt.com/2025/02/07/m...
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Here’s a story with some numbers. The proposed cuts are unfathomable: a 60% reduction to NSF would be the end of American science as we know it.
February 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here’s a story with some numbers. The proposed cuts are unfathomable: a 60% reduction to NSF would be the end of American science as we know it.
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On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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“Efforts by Trump officials to control the publication have stalled the release of three studies about bird flu for weeks, as the virus continues spreading through wild birds, poultry farms and cows around the country.” www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o...
Trump officials exerting unprecedented control over CDC scientific journal
"The MMWR has lost its autonomy," one health official told CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
“Efforts by Trump officials to control the publication have stalled the release of three studies about bird flu for weeks, as the virus continues spreading through wild birds, poultry farms and cows around the country.” www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-o...
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This thread 🧵 collects all the #archaeology 🏺 starter packs
Share far & wide. We could all use a little more archaeology in our lives
@cjfrieman.bsky.social made the OG Archaeology and heritage list with first wave Twitter refugee scholars & orgs. Go follow Catherine now!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
Share far & wide. We could all use a little more archaeology in our lives
@cjfrieman.bsky.social made the OG Archaeology and heritage list with first wave Twitter refugee scholars & orgs. Go follow Catherine now!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 12, 2024 at 5:46 PM
This thread 🧵 collects all the #archaeology 🏺 starter packs
Share far & wide. We could all use a little more archaeology in our lives
@cjfrieman.bsky.social made the OG Archaeology and heritage list with first wave Twitter refugee scholars & orgs. Go follow Catherine now!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
Share far & wide. We could all use a little more archaeology in our lives
@cjfrieman.bsky.social made the OG Archaeology and heritage list with first wave Twitter refugee scholars & orgs. Go follow Catherine now!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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“Some night around the year 2064, when the ragtag children of the last historians huddle around a cave 🔥 & mix up some berries & the blood of their groundhog dinner to paint crude images of what happened to the USA, they will probably render a depiction of Feb 8, 2024… 1/
‘But His Memory’ and the slow train wreck of American democracy
Feb. 8, 2024, is a date that will live in infamy for America's failures to stop fascism, from a corrupt SCOTUS to a broken media.
www.inquirer.com
February 12, 2024 at 6:41 AM
“Some night around the year 2064, when the ragtag children of the last historians huddle around a cave 🔥 & mix up some berries & the blood of their groundhog dinner to paint crude images of what happened to the USA, they will probably render a depiction of Feb 8, 2024… 1/
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Bluesky is officially “open” now (no more invites). So just a reminder to not engage with trolls and bad actors, there is no algorithm here to promote or spread them, replying to them is what puts them on everybody’s timelines. So block and give no oxygen.
February 6, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Bluesky is officially “open” now (no more invites). So just a reminder to not engage with trolls and bad actors, there is no algorithm here to promote or spread them, replying to them is what puts them on everybody’s timelines. So block and give no oxygen.
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i feel so sick. 1.4 million palestinian refugees were chased from their homes to rafah. now israel is bombing there, too.
Israel strikes Rafah refugee camp, 37 killed, local health officials say
Israeli strikes on Gaza's southern city of Rafah killed 37 people and wounded dozens, local health officials said on Monday, after U.S. President Joe Biden told Israel not to attack Rafah without a credible plan to protect civilians.
www.reuters.com
February 12, 2024 at 2:47 AM
i feel so sick. 1.4 million palestinian refugees were chased from their homes to rafah. now israel is bombing there, too.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again
The fact that you face more rigorous assessments for wanting to live in this country than for wanting to run it is a ludicrous state of affairs
The fact that you face more rigorous assessments for wanting to live in this country than for wanting to run it is a ludicrous state of affairs
November 14, 2023 at 8:58 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again
The fact that you face more rigorous assessments for wanting to live in this country than for wanting to run it is a ludicrous state of affairs
The fact that you face more rigorous assessments for wanting to live in this country than for wanting to run it is a ludicrous state of affairs
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JOB: University of Cologne, 3-year Research Associate in Human System Modelling: Background in digital or enviro humanities (PhD linguistics, literary/cultural studies, history) to develop/test new modules for human system resilience & cultural carrying capacity. imfess.uni-koeln.de/hescor/posit...
October 4, 2023 at 8:58 AM
JOB: University of Cologne, 3-year Research Associate in Human System Modelling: Background in digital or enviro humanities (PhD linguistics, literary/cultural studies, history) to develop/test new modules for human system resilience & cultural carrying capacity. imfess.uni-koeln.de/hescor/posit...
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This is so well done: pudding.cool/2023/09/invi...
24 hours in an invisible epidemic
Watch 24 hours of an American day, and the invisible crisis hiding in plain sight
pudding.cool
October 4, 2023 at 8:14 AM
This is so well done: pudding.cool/2023/09/invi...
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“The other day I was telling my 13-year-old son about the near-certain death of most of the world's coral reefs when his eyes welled with tears. So, I stopped. I told him that the coral reefs will be OK — even though I know that’s not true.”
Many scientists don’t want to tell the truth about climate change. Here’s why
Climate scientists, in an effort to stave off despair, aren’t telling the truth about our warming planet. In reality, we're incredibly close to the point of no return: when rising seas drown island ...
www.wbur.org
October 4, 2023 at 6:52 AM
“The other day I was telling my 13-year-old son about the near-certain death of most of the world's coral reefs when his eyes welled with tears. So, I stopped. I told him that the coral reefs will be OK — even though I know that’s not true.”
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OMG #Ecology
Bird flu kills 400 seals, sea lions in Uruguay
An estimated 400 seals and sea lions have turned up dead on the coast of Uruguay in recent weeks, blamed by authorities on bird flu.
phys.org
September 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM
OMG #Ecology
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The impact of climate anxiety on student wellbeing is very real. This year, the statistics emerging are truly terrifying. It is a huge challenge to teach this content while trying to instill positivity that change for a better future is still possible. 🧪 #AcademicSky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...
Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts
Missing winter sea ice signals changes that could be a "disaster for the world", scientists say.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2023 at 7:29 AM
The impact of climate anxiety on student wellbeing is very real. This year, the statistics emerging are truly terrifying. It is a huge challenge to teach this content while trying to instill positivity that change for a better future is still possible. 🧪 #AcademicSky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...
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Hiya everyone! I'm Flora, a freelance artist specialising in vibrant illustrations of the ancient Mediterranean world 🏺🏛️🌞 I'm still building up my audience here, so any shares are greatly appreciated 🧡🧡🧡
September 14, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Hiya everyone! I'm Flora, a freelance artist specialising in vibrant illustrations of the ancient Mediterranean world 🏺🏛️🌞 I'm still building up my audience here, so any shares are greatly appreciated 🧡🧡🧡
Getting started here. What’s good, people?
September 8, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Getting started here. What’s good, people?