Elena Silva
@silvalab.bsky.social
Developmental biologist at Georgetown University
Neurogenesis
Neurogenesis
I am working to gather information on what universities are doing regarding 1) bridge funding as people wait for grants to hit and 2) PhD admissions. I can share everything I compile!
October 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I am working to gather information on what universities are doing regarding 1) bridge funding as people wait for grants to hit and 2) PhD admissions. I can share everything I compile!
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The Utah Report shows exactly what the people commissioning it didn’t want to see, that gender affirming care works.
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Plentiful Data, No Regret: What the Utah Review on Youth Trans Care Found — Assigned
A 1,000-page report by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah, which found care safe and effective, stands out from others: It’s both independent and an actual review of the evidence.
www.assignedmedia.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Utah Report shows exactly what the people commissioning it didn’t want to see, that gender affirming care works.
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Anyone find it funny how when the UK releases the Cass review to ban trans care, we get everything ranging from New York Times push notifs to op-eds in every major US paper...
But when Germany, Switzerland, and Austria release pro-trans youth care guidelines, not a single article anywhere but mine?
But when Germany, Switzerland, and Austria release pro-trans youth care guidelines, not a single article anywhere but mine?
1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
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Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Slam Cass Review
The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when US politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Anyone find it funny how when the UK releases the Cass review to ban trans care, we get everything ranging from New York Times push notifs to op-eds in every major US paper...
But when Germany, Switzerland, and Austria release pro-trans youth care guidelines, not a single article anywhere but mine?
But when Germany, Switzerland, and Austria release pro-trans youth care guidelines, not a single article anywhere but mine?
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With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
March 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
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Certainly says…something that a heavily Black city is being threatened with federal takeover if it’s mayor doesn’t sandblast BLACK LIVES MATTER, trans people are being stripped of rights, companies working on integration are being threatened, but this is the focus.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Gavin Newsom breaks with Democrats on trans athletes in sports
The Democratic California governor made the stunning remarks in his debut podcast with conservative guest Charlie Kirk.
www.politico.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Certainly says…something that a heavily Black city is being threatened with federal takeover if it’s mayor doesn’t sandblast BLACK LIVES MATTER, trans people are being stripped of rights, companies working on integration are being threatened, but this is the focus.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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Pitch perfect response from Georgetown Law reminding Ed Martin that it’s wildly inappropriate on both religious liberty and free speech grounds for him to attempt to use the power of his (interim) office to dictate what curriculum is “unacceptable” at the university.
With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
March 6, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Pitch perfect response from Georgetown Law reminding Ed Martin that it’s wildly inappropriate on both religious liberty and free speech grounds for him to attempt to use the power of his (interim) office to dictate what curriculum is “unacceptable” at the university.
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From the American Psychological Association:
March 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
From the American Psychological Association:
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At this point yes, you do have to hand it to Bill Kristol, longstanding Republican operative and leading proponent of the US invasion of Iraq, who is doing far more in his personal capacity to publicly defend trans people than the Democratic Party, the nominal opposition to Trump
February 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
At this point yes, you do have to hand it to Bill Kristol, longstanding Republican operative and leading proponent of the US invasion of Iraq, who is doing far more in his personal capacity to publicly defend trans people than the Democratic Party, the nominal opposition to Trump
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Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes.
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
Public comment on US passport form changes related to trans
www.reddit.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Public comment is now open for passport gender marker changes.
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
You can go here to go to each of the three proposed passport rules, and submit comment.
My suggestion: be unique, argue for trans-inclusive policies, against the constitutionality of the changes, etc.
www.reddit.com/r/Passports/...
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Take note and take action!!
2/17: March at noon, your capital or city hall
2/28: Economic blackout
3/7-3/14: no Amazon purchases
3/14: National strike
2/17: March at noon, your capital or city hall
2/28: Economic blackout
3/7-3/14: no Amazon purchases
3/14: National strike
February 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Take note and take action!!
2/17: March at noon, your capital or city hall
2/28: Economic blackout
3/7-3/14: no Amazon purchases
3/14: National strike
2/17: March at noon, your capital or city hall
2/28: Economic blackout
3/7-3/14: no Amazon purchases
3/14: National strike
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ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Informal Grievance Template for Adverse Personnel Actions
There is a limited amount of time to oppose personnel actions. Time is short.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF.
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
Now.
Print hard copies.
And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...
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Trans people were important in a key moment of LGBTQ+ history. The Trump administration banned speaking about this.
“Cruel & petty” Donald Trump has trans people removed from Stonewall monument’s website
Trans people were important in a key moment of LGBTQ+ history. The Trump administration banned speaking about this.
buff.ly
February 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Trans people were important in a key moment of LGBTQ+ history. The Trump administration banned speaking about this.
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“Today, DEI has become the new N-word; the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism.”
My latest for the Guardian, in which I cite Lee Atwater, and bring lots of receipts.
Sorry, but it has to be said:
My latest for the Guardian, in which I cite Lee Atwater, and bring lots of receipts.
Sorry, but it has to be said:
What Republicans really mean when they blame 'DEI' | Mehdi Hasan
Referencing DEI is the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“Today, DEI has become the new N-word; the new rightwing abstraction deployed by Republicans to conceal their anti-Black racism.”
My latest for the Guardian, in which I cite Lee Atwater, and bring lots of receipts.
Sorry, but it has to be said:
My latest for the Guardian, in which I cite Lee Atwater, and bring lots of receipts.
Sorry, but it has to be said:
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Trainees who applied for an NIH diversity fellowship whose applications were withdrawn/not being reviewed, there's a NYTimes reporter who wants to talk, especially interested in applicants with disabilities. DM me & I'll put you in touch, will keep all contact confidential. Please amplify
February 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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🚨 The CDC has been silenced by Trump—stay informed with daily AMA updates.
The MMWR typically runs 20–25 pages with four or more reports on disease investigations, health trends, and public health developments.
Last Thursday’s edition, 8 pages with two reports.
www.yahoo.com/news/voice-c...
The MMWR typically runs 20–25 pages with four or more reports on disease investigations, health trends, and public health developments.
Last Thursday’s edition, 8 pages with two reports.
www.yahoo.com/news/voice-c...
February 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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She speaks truth.
February 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
She speaks truth.
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Hello! I'm looking to speak to people in the NYC area whose research or institution is likely impacted by the NIH cuts.
I am also looking for ppl whose grant applications or studies are impacted by changes to language standards around DEI, gender etc. Email me to talk: clewis@wnyc.org
I am also looking for ppl whose grant applications or studies are impacted by changes to language standards around DEI, gender etc. Email me to talk: clewis@wnyc.org
February 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Hello! I'm looking to speak to people in the NYC area whose research or institution is likely impacted by the NIH cuts.
I am also looking for ppl whose grant applications or studies are impacted by changes to language standards around DEI, gender etc. Email me to talk: clewis@wnyc.org
I am also looking for ppl whose grant applications or studies are impacted by changes to language standards around DEI, gender etc. Email me to talk: clewis@wnyc.org
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The lawsuit lays out precisely how Trump’s ban harms the lives of military members and their families (and hurts national defense as well).
Lambda Legal & HRC file 2nd legal challenge to Trump’s anti-trans military ban
The lawsuit lays out precisely how Trump's ban harms the lives of military members and their families (and hurts national defense as well).
buff.ly
February 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The lawsuit lays out precisely how Trump’s ban harms the lives of military members and their families (and hurts national defense as well).
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The NIH REAP program (nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2018/12/... )appears to have been terminated.
February 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The NIH REAP program (nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2018/12/... )appears to have been terminated.
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Federal employees can and should kick doge out of their buildings.
Much of this appears to be illegal. Federal workers, including at NIH and NSF, should make them prove that they have legal authority. Call your senator or congressional office for help.
@raskin.house.gov’s office has many resources.
Much of this appears to be illegal. Federal workers, including at NIH and NSF, should make them prove that they have legal authority. Call your senator or congressional office for help.
@raskin.house.gov’s office has many resources.
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 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Federal employees can and should kick doge out of their buildings.
Much of this appears to be illegal. Federal workers, including at NIH and NSF, should make them prove that they have legal authority. Call your senator or congressional office for help.
@raskin.house.gov’s office has many resources.
Much of this appears to be illegal. Federal workers, including at NIH and NSF, should make them prove that they have legal authority. Call your senator or congressional office for help.
@raskin.house.gov’s office has many resources.
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“I am heartbroken, tired, and scared.”
Trans youth and their families are suing Trump over canceled healthcare
“I am heartbroken, tired, and scared.”
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“I am heartbroken, tired, and scared.”
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Elon Musk is a terrible president.
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Elon Musk is a terrible president.
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1. Multiple hospital systems are complying with an unlawful executive order with dubious enforcement mechanisms and pulling their trans kids off care.
While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
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While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
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Handful Of Hospitals Complying With Trump's Illegal Order To Stop Trans Care Under 19 Years Of Age
A small handful of hospitals nationwide have put fear of President Trump over the needs of their transgender patients, and are withdrawing trans youth from care due to a recent executive order.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
1. Multiple hospital systems are complying with an unlawful executive order with dubious enforcement mechanisms and pulling their trans kids off care.
While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
While most have not, those that have are harming their trans patients.
The latest from Mira Lazine.
Subscribe to support our journalism.