M.M. Patterson
@mmpatterson.bsky.social
Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology, Associate Professor, Department Chair
Reposted by M.M. Patterson
Reposted by M.M. Patterson
“The point is not a policy fight, it’s an execution. They are killing one agency to terrify a thousand others.” Susan B. Glasser writes about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s takeover of the White House, and the dismantling of the U.S.A.I.D.
Elon Musk’s Revolutionary Terror
The evisceration of U.S.A.I.D. isn’t a policy fight—it’s an execution designed to strike fear in our own government.
www.newyorker.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
“The point is not a policy fight, it’s an execution. They are killing one agency to terrify a thousand others.” Susan B. Glasser writes about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s takeover of the White House, and the dismantling of the U.S.A.I.D.
Reposted by M.M. Patterson
Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
Reposted by M.M. Patterson
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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A cartoon by Shannon Wheeler. #NewYorkerCartoons
January 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A cartoon by Shannon Wheeler. #NewYorkerCartoons
@heidifritz.bsky.social
Hi! I’m just using this as a test to figure out how this works.
Hi! I’m just using this as a test to figure out how this works.
January 25, 2025 at 1:23 AM
@heidifritz.bsky.social
Hi! I’m just using this as a test to figure out how this works.
Hi! I’m just using this as a test to figure out how this works.
I’m tired of Facebook, so here I am!
January 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I’m tired of Facebook, so here I am!