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Peter Gordon
@pggordon.bsky.social
Chemist, and a bunch of other things
I'm 50. I was at a museum dance party. Sweet Caroline got mixed in as the final track.

It was exactly like an episode of Black Mirror.

(in a good way)
May 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Found and now following Rachel specifically because of this. So, fuck you, trolls - in this small way your attack backfired.
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Conservatives confident attacking female journalist will distract from Poilievre’s comments about women’s “biological clocks”
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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I'm gonna keep reminding folks that I'm offering a FREE 1-hour webinar on the 5Ds of effective bystander intervention.

The powers that be WANT us to feel afraid, distrusting of each other & isolated.

Don't let them win.

Come learn community care with me!

Register:

zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Sister and Friend, 2024 ♀
by Betty Acquah, Ghanaian feminist painter #WomensArt
#InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Today, more than 10,000 people across the United States and beyond Stood Up for Science. I feel deeply humbled, inspired, and energized—our work is far from over, but witnessing so many people unite to champion science and the hope it brings is truly incredible.
March 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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A few more pictures from the Stand Up For Science rally in Salem, OR. This is what democracy looks like! @standupforscience.bsky.social #standupforscience2025 #sciencenotsilence #salem #oregon #scienceforall
March 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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March 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Scenes from the incredible turnout today at Berkeley's @standupforscience.bsky.social rally. @tedmiguel.bsky.social, @jenniferdoudna.bsky.social, and dozens of researchers, elected officials, and citizens defended science and the jobs, health benefits, and progress it creates for all Americans.
March 8, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Couldn't not share
February 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My contribution to the war effort.
February 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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If I were Canadian PM I would immediately:

1. Create a new $15B science fund

2. Offer any credentialed US scientist funding for lab startup and replacement of NIH grants if they move to Canada

3. Immediate permanent residency

4. Citizenship after 2 years

Overnight a science superpower
January 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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ski instructor said the yeti turds I found are moose droppings. am I supposed to be comforted by the fact the yeti is riding a goddamn moose
January 27, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Do you ever get the feeling that Earth gravity is...a bit much? Tripping and falling should not be as big of a deal as it is.
January 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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If you’re in an institution doing any kind of DEI work, the most important thing to do right now is simply call it something else. Change it to “Community Outreach” & then keep on doing the same important work. When they outlaw Community Outreach rebrand it as “Strategic Partnerships,” rinse/repeat.
January 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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its a great time to learn that 90% of what we thought were laws are apparently just vibes
January 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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an off the top of my head list of people to read instead of neil gaiman, who sucks:

n k jemisin
bora chung
silvia moreno-garcia
ursula k le guin
octavia butler
xiran jay zhao
ted chiang
neon yang
the readymade bodhisattva (anthology of south korean sci fi)

add more if you want!
January 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Reading the revelations about Neil Gaiman is giving me major Jian Ghomeshi flashbacks.

From the "I'm not abusive, I'm just kinky" rationales to the faux-feminist persona to the victim complex that holding him accountable is terrible for his mental health.

It's a playbook Canadians recognize.
January 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I love Dresden Codak for a lot of reasons, but this is the main one:

dresdencodak.com/2009/09/22/c...
Caveman Science Fiction - Dresden Codak
I’ll have my new “Decidedly Official 2009 Sketchbook” for sale this weekend at SPX. Hope to see some of you folks there! -AD
dresdencodak.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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The censorship algorithm on Twitter reduced our audience by roughly 95%, and seriously, who does that to a wildlife biology & advocacy group ?
So we moved 😇 over here to BlueSky

If you could, please help us regain our following
Follow
Retweet and
Repeat ;-)

Together we can change the world.
January 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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While we’re banning books…

Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.

Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM