Leon Robertson
@profleonaz.bsky.social
Retired Yale Research Scientist
In the 1980s, I was privileged to serve on two committees that Bill Foege chaired. He is irreplaceable.
January 25, 2026 at 9:47 AM
In the 1980s, I was privileged to serve on two committees that Bill Foege chaired. He is irreplaceable.
Crooks and Liars headline. How can he be losing it when he never had it?
January 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Crooks and Liars headline. How can he be losing it when he never had it?
If this thing is built, it should have a sign over the door, "Trump's Last Erection".
January 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
If this thing is built, it should have a sign over the door, "Trump's Last Erection".
Andy Borowitz satire.
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Andy Borowitz satire.
An amoral man has unlimited power.
January 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM
An amoral man has unlimited power.
We are in a flu epidemic. It is rising much faster than in recent years. Time to mask up and get the vaccine if you have not done so. From Your Local Epidemiologist substack:
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
We are in a flu epidemic. It is rising much faster than in recent years. Time to mask up and get the vaccine if you have not done so. From Your Local Epidemiologist substack:
According to a New York Times analysis, more than two-thirds of the claims made about DOGE benefits were false.
December 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
According to a New York Times analysis, more than two-thirds of the claims made about DOGE benefits were false.
No honor for women and African-Americans in the Dictator's treasury department. New York Times:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
December 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
No honor for women and African-Americans in the Dictator's treasury department. New York Times:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
Your local epidemiologist reports on her sub stack that CDC data is considered still reliable, but that health alert reporting is far below average.
December 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Your local epidemiologist reports on her sub stack that CDC data is considered still reliable, but that health alert reporting is far below average.
It is hard to find immigrant criminals when, as a segment of the population, they have lower crime rates than the natives. Of course, they have falsely harassed and arrested natives as well. New York Times:
December 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It is hard to find immigrant criminals when, as a segment of the population, they have lower crime rates than the natives. Of course, they have falsely harassed and arrested natives as well. New York Times:
The Dictator's "hot" economy is not. Jobs have declined since he took over. New York Times:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Dictator's "hot" economy is not. Jobs have declined since he took over. New York Times:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/b...
This is the guy who calls his former opponent sleepy.
December 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This is the guy who calls his former opponent sleepy.
Is he getting payoffs from the rich for pardons? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Is he getting payoffs from the rich for pardons? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Trends in the Dictator's destruction of America.
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Trends in the Dictator's destruction of America.
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
www.trumpactiontracker.info?
So what did this dude do to deserve a Dictator pardon? How would you like to serve on a jury, hear the evidence, vote to convict, and have your decision overturned by a nutcase?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
November 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
So what did this dude do to deserve a Dictator pardon? How would you like to serve on a jury, hear the evidence, vote to convict, and have your decision overturned by a nutcase?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Andy Borowitz suggestions for Thanksgiving conversation. Use only if you do not mind cranberry sauce thrown on your clothes.
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Andy Borowitz suggestions for Thanksgiving conversation. Use only if you do not mind cranberry sauce thrown on your clothes.