Kate Kosinski, PhD
@pansiesforthoughts.bsky.social
Biologist based in and around NYC. Public transit enjoyer. Opinions are my own. She/her
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when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
when I was young, i used to wonder how people like this would fare in life, as they didn't seem suited for gainful employment. it turns out, the internet allowed them to accumulate a massive audience of similar idiots, enriching them and turning them into a presidential advisor
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Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
two contradictory ideas that i hold in my head at the same time: 1) i think the threat to both SNAP recipients and federal workers is significant enough now that even bad deals are worth making to prevent further harm, and, 2) everyone who caves now should retire in shame
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
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Posting a photo of Ceausescu’s bathroom for no apparent reason.
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Posting a photo of Ceausescu’s bathroom for no apparent reason.
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People who say "you can't possibly read everything you cite" are saying a lot about themselves, IMO.
It doesn't have to be a heavy lift. I spend about half an hour a day processing new-to-me papers by organizing them in my reference managers & adding topical tags so I can create bibliographies.
It doesn't have to be a heavy lift. I spend about half an hour a day processing new-to-me papers by organizing them in my reference managers & adding topical tags so I can create bibliographies.
October 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
People who say "you can't possibly read everything you cite" are saying a lot about themselves, IMO.
It doesn't have to be a heavy lift. I spend about half an hour a day processing new-to-me papers by organizing them in my reference managers & adding topical tags so I can create bibliographies.
It doesn't have to be a heavy lift. I spend about half an hour a day processing new-to-me papers by organizing them in my reference managers & adding topical tags so I can create bibliographies.
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"For too long, our leaders have forgotten New Yorkers with disabilities. We have been failed by those with their own agendas, those who care only about holding on to power to remain relevant and serve their own egos." - Quemuel Arroyo
October 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"For too long, our leaders have forgotten New Yorkers with disabilities. We have been failed by those with their own agendas, those who care only about holding on to power to remain relevant and serve their own egos." - Quemuel Arroyo
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The Mark Bray situation is so completely fucked right now and if you're a journalist you need to start saying how it's fucked because you're fucking next. They won't stop at academics.
October 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Mark Bray situation is so completely fucked right now and if you're a journalist you need to start saying how it's fucked because you're fucking next. They won't stop at academics.
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This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
October 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪
Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...
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New from #SCIMaP - analysis of the White House’s Proposed FY 2026 National Science Foundation Budget.
Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide.
Report: osf.io/e8rnc
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Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide.
Report: osf.io/e8rnc
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September 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
New from #SCIMaP - analysis of the White House’s Proposed FY 2026 National Science Foundation Budget.
Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide.
Report: osf.io/e8rnc
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Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide.
Report: osf.io/e8rnc
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Cont'd: Zohran Mamdani could never... and this is why the NYT is definitely endorsing Cuomo because he too would have gotten nothing from Putin and smiled widely in photos which definitely shows commanding presence and smarts. Mamdani is not ready to become President of the U.S.
NYT Dispatch: Though Trump didn't achieve any of his purported goals, he looked regal and majestic as he smiled widely next to a short and dour looking Putin. And THAT is the win. Image is everything. He projects light. His supporters will be thrilled and we are too.
August 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Cont'd: Zohran Mamdani could never... and this is why the NYT is definitely endorsing Cuomo because he too would have gotten nothing from Putin and smiled widely in photos which definitely shows commanding presence and smarts. Mamdani is not ready to become President of the U.S.
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As we head to Election Day, for folks who voted early, thank you. I know some folks have not yet made up their minds. I am making an appeal to you.
Please do not rank Cuomo. I have worked with every single one of the candidates for mayor. I will tell you he does not like us.
Please do not rank Cuomo. I have worked with every single one of the candidates for mayor. I will tell you he does not like us.
June 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
As we head to Election Day, for folks who voted early, thank you. I know some folks have not yet made up their minds. I am making an appeal to you.
Please do not rank Cuomo. I have worked with every single one of the candidates for mayor. I will tell you he does not like us.
Please do not rank Cuomo. I have worked with every single one of the candidates for mayor. I will tell you he does not like us.
You know what hell yeah Al Green
March 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
You know what hell yeah Al Green
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Biggest fucking loser on the planet, I swear.
The only salve for my soul at the moment is knowing that Trump has to live with this shit day in, day out
The only salve for my soul at the moment is knowing that Trump has to live with this shit day in, day out
February 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Biggest fucking loser on the planet, I swear.
The only salve for my soul at the moment is knowing that Trump has to live with this shit day in, day out
The only salve for my soul at the moment is knowing that Trump has to live with this shit day in, day out
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When you're trying to get people to notice that your country is being taken over by techno-oligarchs
February 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When you're trying to get people to notice that your country is being taken over by techno-oligarchs
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This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal
The billionaire’s DOGE team has launched an all-out assault on federal agencies, triggering numerous legal objections.
wapo.st
February 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
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Contrary to some info I've seen, 19-yr-old Doge staffer "BigBalls" Edward Coristine did not delete his X account, it's just renamed and is private.
Wired reported that govt tech workers had to defend their work to the Neuralink intern in an Office Space-esque scene.
/ more for Canadians
Wired reported that govt tech workers had to defend their work to the Neuralink intern in an Office Space-esque scene.
/ more for Canadians
February 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Contrary to some info I've seen, 19-yr-old Doge staffer "BigBalls" Edward Coristine did not delete his X account, it's just renamed and is private.
Wired reported that govt tech workers had to defend their work to the Neuralink intern in an Office Space-esque scene.
/ more for Canadians
Wired reported that govt tech workers had to defend their work to the Neuralink intern in an Office Space-esque scene.
/ more for Canadians
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Why do I have the feeling Democrats aren’t going to point out that Trump and Musk just gutted the FAA?
Please let me be wrong this time.
Please let me be wrong this time.
January 30, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Why do I have the feeling Democrats aren’t going to point out that Trump and Musk just gutted the FAA?
Please let me be wrong this time.
Please let me be wrong this time.
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and yet no major tv, audio or print outlet has publicly talked to me about it. and getting credit has been a strain. not sure what gives.
Everybody bow down to @marisakabas.bsky.social and her newsletter which broke the biggest federal government/political story since forever last night?
January 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
and yet no major tv, audio or print outlet has publicly talked to me about it. and getting credit has been a strain. not sure what gives.
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NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
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If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at jmogensen@motherjones.com or DM for Signal
January 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at jmogensen@motherjones.com or DM for Signal
I legitimately feel unwell after today.
January 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I legitimately feel unwell after today.