Caitlin S., PhD
@paleophile.bsky.social
Research Dev't & #SciPol | doing my best for science | Evolutionary Anthropology PhD | #celiac | 🐶 #DogRescue | #FosterCare | Personal account.
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Lisa Desjardins:
FOLKS. MTG just cranked up the stakes in TN07 special elex Dec. 2:
Now: 219 Rs-213 Ds
Dec. 3: If Ds win in TN-->219-214
Jan. 6: MTG gone -->218-214
Jan. 31: After TX18 special ----> 218-215
April 16: If Ds hold NJ11 special --->218-216
THAT is a 0-vote margin."
FOLKS. MTG just cranked up the stakes in TN07 special elex Dec. 2:
Now: 219 Rs-213 Ds
Dec. 3: If Ds win in TN-->219-214
Jan. 6: MTG gone -->218-214
Jan. 31: After TX18 special ----> 218-215
April 16: If Ds hold NJ11 special --->218-216
THAT is a 0-vote margin."
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Lisa Desjardins:
FOLKS. MTG just cranked up the stakes in TN07 special elex Dec. 2:
Now: 219 Rs-213 Ds
Dec. 3: If Ds win in TN-->219-214
Jan. 6: MTG gone -->218-214
Jan. 31: After TX18 special ----> 218-215
April 16: If Ds hold NJ11 special --->218-216
THAT is a 0-vote margin."
FOLKS. MTG just cranked up the stakes in TN07 special elex Dec. 2:
Now: 219 Rs-213 Ds
Dec. 3: If Ds win in TN-->219-214
Jan. 6: MTG gone -->218-214
Jan. 31: After TX18 special ----> 218-215
April 16: If Ds hold NJ11 special --->218-216
THAT is a 0-vote margin."
Hey, #Tennessee. Turn out on Dec 2!
MOTHER JONES: “You should be paying attention to the race in Tennessee’s 7th congressional district”
November 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Hey, #Tennessee. Turn out on Dec 2!
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I just remembered that Rep MTG led the subcommittee that grilled the presidents of NPR and PBS in the spring, calling them "Un-American."
www.youtube.com/live/mf7BvBI...
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PBS and NPR leaders testify at House DOGE subcommittee hearing | full vidoe
YouTube video by CBS News
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I just remembered that Rep MTG led the subcommittee that grilled the presidents of NPR and PBS in the spring, calling them "Un-American."
www.youtube.com/live/mf7BvBI...
www.youtube.com/live/mf7BvBI...
Implementing a Unified #NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions (Nov 21, 2025)
Includes a section on "Moving Away from Paylines"
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
Includes a section on "Moving Away from Paylines"
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Implementing a Unified NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions | Grants & Funding
grants.nih.gov
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Implementing a Unified #NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions (Nov 21, 2025)
Includes a section on "Moving Away from Paylines"
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
Includes a section on "Moving Away from Paylines"
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
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He couldn't think of a word for the opposite of "great."
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
He couldn't think of a word for the opposite of "great."
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Are you local to the DC area and want to be a public engagement volunteer with us in the Hall of Human Origins? Apply now! naturalhistory.si.edu/join-us/volu...
Volunteering
Get information about volunteering at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
naturalhistory.si.edu
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Are you local to the DC area and want to be a public engagement volunteer with us in the Hall of Human Origins? Apply now! naturalhistory.si.edu/join-us/volu...
we're definitely through the wormhole
Q: “Are you affirming you think Trump is a fascist?”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
we're definitely through the wormhole
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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The Chesapeake Bay is the beating heart of MD as it’s central to our state geographically, economically & culturally. It is critical that we reach the full potential of federal support for the Bay & its watershed.
Team MD will keep working to restore the Bay & create a healthy watershed for all.
Team MD will keep working to restore the Bay & create a healthy watershed for all.
Hoyer, Maryland Congressional Delegation Hold Meeting to Discuss Protecting the Chesapeake Bay
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hoyer.house.gov
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The Chesapeake Bay is the beating heart of MD as it’s central to our state geographically, economically & culturally. It is critical that we reach the full potential of federal support for the Bay & its watershed.
Team MD will keep working to restore the Bay & create a healthy watershed for all.
Team MD will keep working to restore the Bay & create a healthy watershed for all.
I wonder if there's an E.P.S.T.E.I.N. file in a safe somewhere. #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I wonder if there's an E.P.S.T.E.I.N. file in a safe somewhere. #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
Omg, how dumb to make that phone call. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Omg, how dumb to make that phone call. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
To think, all you'd have to do nowadays is put on a red hat and a gaudy tank top or blouse. #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
To think, all you'd have to do nowadays is put on a red hat and a gaudy tank top or blouse. #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
And why was she walking down the world's longest tunnel? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
Why was that elevator as big as an apartment?? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
And why was she walking down the world's longest tunnel? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
Why was that elevator as big as an apartment?? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Why was that elevator as big as an apartment?? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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As anticipated, NIH is going to use the NIH Director's "Unified Strategy" (which does not include much actual strategy) to justify renegotiation of aims.
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NOT-OD-26-007: Reminder of Compliance Requirements for NIH Extramural Recipients Related to Renegotiated Aims, Objectives, Titles, and Abstracts
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Reminder of Compliance Requirements for NIH Extramural Recipients Related to Renegotiated Aims, Objectives, Titles, and...
grants.nih.gov
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
As anticipated, NIH is going to use the NIH Director's "Unified Strategy" (which does not include much actual strategy) to justify renegotiation of aims.
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All federal employees took an oath to the constitution. I’ve worked with many leaders across multiple agencies, including the military. It’s our duty and an honor to defend the constitution. We believe in America and the principles that made this country special. The oath demands we protect it.
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
All federal employees took an oath to the constitution. I’ve worked with many leaders across multiple agencies, including the military. It’s our duty and an honor to defend the constitution. We believe in America and the principles that made this country special. The oath demands we protect it.
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We knew this regulation was going into effect, but we didn't yet know whether and how NIH might seek to use it.
Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We knew this regulation was going into effect, but we didn't yet know whether and how NIH might seek to use it.
Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
2/
Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Notice of early expiration of NIH SBIR/STTR funding announcements.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
If anyone knows the backstory, please share.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
If anyone knows the backstory, please share.
NOT-OD-26-006: Notice of Early Expiration of NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Notices of Funding Opportunity and Guidance for Existing Recipi...
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Early Expiration of NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STT...
grants.nih.gov
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Notice of early expiration of NIH SBIR/STTR funding announcements.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
If anyone knows the backstory, please share.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
If anyone knows the backstory, please share.
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Absolutely absurd.
“Administration officials have pointed to the recent federal shutdown to justify the moves, noting that schools remained open and students continued to be taught despite nearly all of the Education Department’s staff having been furloughed.”
“Administration officials have pointed to the recent federal shutdown to justify the moves, noting that schools remained open and students continued to be taught despite nearly all of the Education Department’s staff having been furloughed.”
Trump Administration Announces Steps to Dismantle Education Department
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Absolutely absurd.
“Administration officials have pointed to the recent federal shutdown to justify the moves, noting that schools remained open and students continued to be taught despite nearly all of the Education Department’s staff having been furloughed.”
“Administration officials have pointed to the recent federal shutdown to justify the moves, noting that schools remained open and students continued to be taught despite nearly all of the Education Department’s staff having been furloughed.”
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Science People: We at NSF are still recovering/catching up/getting our lives together. But the agency posted these FAQs about post-shutdown resumption of operations which might answer a lot of Qs for you: www.nsf.gov/resumption-o...
Resumption of Operations at NSF
Information for NSF staff and the research community regarding the agency's resumption of operations after a lapse in appropriations.
www.nsf.gov
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Science People: We at NSF are still recovering/catching up/getting our lives together. But the agency posted these FAQs about post-shutdown resumption of operations which might answer a lot of Qs for you: www.nsf.gov/resumption-o...
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Powerful story from @danielpayne.bsky.social at STAT on steps that could derail vaccines for years or worse.
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Trump and RFK Jr. are mulling their most disruptive vaccine policies yet — alarming manufacturers
Trump and Kennedy are considering removing aluminum from vaccines and breaking up shots that protect against multiple diseases.
www.statnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Powerful story from @danielpayne.bsky.social at STAT on steps that could derail vaccines for years or worse.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/18/t...
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Statement from members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social
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E&C Democrats: The Trump Administration is Violating the Whistleblower Protection Act and First Amendment by Retaliating Against “Bethesda Declaration” Signer |
Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jayanta Bhattacharya today d...
democrats-energycommerce.house.gov
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Statement from members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social
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