Trask
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⚡️& 💻 engineering PhD Student at Georgia Tech
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BREAKING: The U.S. Coast Guard has quietly enacted a policy downgrading swastikas and nooses from hate symbols to “potentially divisive.” The manual is now in effect, despite public outrage and warnings after the draft was revealed last month. (Washington Post)
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. Coast Guard has quietly enacted a policy downgrading swastikas and nooses from hate symbols to “potentially divisive.” The manual is now in effect, despite public outrage and warnings after the draft was revealed last month. (Washington Post)
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In a HUGE win for federal workers, our essential services, and working people across the country, the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act has passed the House!
The fight continues in the Senate. When we fight, we WIN!
The fight continues in the Senate. When we fight, we WIN!
House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
The House voted to repeal President Donald Trump's executive order from earlier this year that aimed to remove collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
apnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In a HUGE win for federal workers, our essential services, and working people across the country, the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act has passed the House!
The fight continues in the Senate. When we fight, we WIN!
The fight continues in the Senate. When we fight, we WIN!
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As I noted a few weeks ago, my colleagues and I identified the area of Arizona where the measles outbreak has exploded as a region of low vaccination coverage a decade ago.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
US exceeds 1,900 measles cases as outbreaks expand
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As I noted a few weeks ago, my colleagues and I identified the area of Arizona where the measles outbreak has exploded as a region of low vaccination coverage a decade ago.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
There is no question that undervaccinated areas are dangerous, and we can predict where outbreaks will grow.
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Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using her song ‘Juno’ for a pro-ICE video:
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using her song ‘Juno’ for a pro-ICE video:
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
Henry’s first snow day ❄️
November 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Henry’s first snow day ❄️
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Arizona is reporting a 16% increase in child fatalities from infectious disease in 2024.
About 1/3 of the deaths were from vaccine-preventable disease.
RFK Jr. wasn’t in office yet, but he’s been a leader in spreading lies for 20 years, and his influence is now wholly unchecked. Trouble ahead.
About 1/3 of the deaths were from vaccine-preventable disease.
RFK Jr. wasn’t in office yet, but he’s been a leader in spreading lies for 20 years, and his influence is now wholly unchecked. Trouble ahead.
Arizona reports increase in vaccine-preventable child fatalities
Arizona’s child fatality rate dropped in 2024, but the number of children who died from vaccine-preventable diseases increased, according to the state’s annual Child Fatality Report.
www.kjzz.org
November 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Arizona is reporting a 16% increase in child fatalities from infectious disease in 2024.
About 1/3 of the deaths were from vaccine-preventable disease.
RFK Jr. wasn’t in office yet, but he’s been a leader in spreading lies for 20 years, and his influence is now wholly unchecked. Trouble ahead.
About 1/3 of the deaths were from vaccine-preventable disease.
RFK Jr. wasn’t in office yet, but he’s been a leader in spreading lies for 20 years, and his influence is now wholly unchecked. Trouble ahead.
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Only 1% of consumers said business conditions were good in the U.S., according to the Conference Board’s report.
Consumer Confidence Falls Sharply In November—Hitting Lowest Level Since April
Only 1% of consumers said business conditions were good in the U.S., according to the Conference Board’s report.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Only 1% of consumers said business conditions were good in the U.S., according to the Conference Board’s report.
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Sen. Mark Kelly told NPR "it just doesn't make any sense" for him to face a military court-martial after he and other Democratic lawmakers released a video reminding active-duty troops that they don't have to follow illegal orders.
Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump and Hegseth don't 'understand the Constitution'
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and other congressional Democrats released a video last week letting service members know they can refuse illegal orders. Kelly is now being investigated for misconduct.
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly told NPR "it just doesn't make any sense" for him to face a military court-martial after he and other Democratic lawmakers released a video reminding active-duty troops that they don't have to follow illegal orders.
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The FDA has suddenly dropped a proposed rule to require asbestos testing in cosmetics.
The rule would've set up testing to identify cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing products.
Contamination has repeatedly been found in talc-based cosmetics before.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
The rule would've set up testing to identify cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing products.
Contamination has repeatedly been found in talc-based cosmetics before.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
FDA drops proposed rule on asbestos testing in cosmetics
• Agency abruptly withdraws plan to require standardized asbestos testing
• Move contradicts congressional mandate in 2022 cosmetics reform law
• Health
www.consumeraffairs.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The FDA has suddenly dropped a proposed rule to require asbestos testing in cosmetics.
The rule would've set up testing to identify cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing products.
Contamination has repeatedly been found in talc-based cosmetics before.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
The rule would've set up testing to identify cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing products.
Contamination has repeatedly been found in talc-based cosmetics before.
www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
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Americans are paying 11% more for electricity than they were at the beginning on this year.
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up
Average electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Americans are paying 11% more for electricity than they were at the beginning on this year.
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.
www.latimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
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This is the country we’ve become under the Trump administration.
October 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is the country we’ve become under the Trump administration.
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Me and @janus.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com:
"If lawmakers really cared about kids, they’d stop trying to take away their health care ... Instead, many top Democrats in Congress are trying to help Trump censor the internet. And by speaking out, it’s the kids who are protecting us from them."
"If lawmakers really cared about kids, they’d stop trying to take away their health care ... Instead, many top Democrats in Congress are trying to help Trump censor the internet. And by speaking out, it’s the kids who are protecting us from them."
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Me and @janus.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com:
"If lawmakers really cared about kids, they’d stop trying to take away their health care ... Instead, many top Democrats in Congress are trying to help Trump censor the internet. And by speaking out, it’s the kids who are protecting us from them."
"If lawmakers really cared about kids, they’d stop trying to take away their health care ... Instead, many top Democrats in Congress are trying to help Trump censor the internet. And by speaking out, it’s the kids who are protecting us from them."
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The law is the culmination of a decade of anti-vaccine activism—and it could be the first of many to come.
After success in Idaho, anti-vaccine activists want to export their idiocy nationwide
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine.
arstechnica.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The law is the culmination of a decade of anti-vaccine activism—and it could be the first of many to come.
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California will start producing and selling its own supply of low-cost insulin in January.
The suggested price for consumers will be no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.
Currently even generic insulin typically costs about $260 for a pack of five.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
The suggested price for consumers will be no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.
Currently even generic insulin typically costs about $260 for a pack of five.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
In shot across Big Pharma's bow, California will sell its own insulin
Delivery of the state-branded drug makes good on a longstanding promise by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
www.politico.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
California will start producing and selling its own supply of low-cost insulin in January.
The suggested price for consumers will be no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.
Currently even generic insulin typically costs about $260 for a pack of five.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
The suggested price for consumers will be no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.
Currently even generic insulin typically costs about $260 for a pack of five.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Madison in today’s @nytimes.com! 🎉 So much to do here in 36 hours+, including of course, visiting the Terrace & Bascom Hill. Happy Homecoming week, Badgers! 🦡
36 Hours in Madison, Wisconsin: Things to Do and See
Embrace this beer-and-cheese-loving Midwestern capital with farmers’ markets, cozy supper clubs and picturesque lakeside strolls.
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Madison in today’s @nytimes.com! 🎉 So much to do here in 36 hours+, including of course, visiting the Terrace & Bascom Hill. Happy Homecoming week, Badgers! 🦡
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A feature in Nature Medicine explains the repercussions for investigators and patients when clinical trials are suddenly halted by US funding cuts and how they do not stop at borders. #Academicsky 🧪
The damage done - Nature Medicine
When clinical trials are suddenly halted by US funding cuts, there are repercussions for investigators and patients, and they do not stop at borders.
go.nature.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A feature in Nature Medicine explains the repercussions for investigators and patients when clinical trials are suddenly halted by US funding cuts and how they do not stop at borders. #Academicsky 🧪
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"Trump’s anti-anti-fascism orders distort not just words like terrorism, violence, and fascism, but also the law, how the federal government is organized, and what the Constitution establishes as the foundational principles of this country."
Everything is terrorism in Trump’s America
But don’t call that fascism. That would be bad.
www.theverge.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"Trump’s anti-anti-fascism orders distort not just words like terrorism, violence, and fascism, but also the law, how the federal government is organized, and what the Constitution establishes as the foundational principles of this country."
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A new White House memo says that furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay.
This is clearly against the law, which guarantees furloughed federal employees back pay for the duration of a government shutdown.
This is clearly against the law, which guarantees furloughed federal employees back pay for the duration of a government shutdown.
October 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A new White House memo says that furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay.
This is clearly against the law, which guarantees furloughed federal employees back pay for the duration of a government shutdown.
This is clearly against the law, which guarantees furloughed federal employees back pay for the duration of a government shutdown.
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North Carolina and Idaho have cut their Medicaid programs to bridge budget gaps, raising fears that providers will stop taking patients and that hospitals will close even before the brunt of a new federal tax-and-budget law takes effect.
States are cutting Medicaid provider payments long before Trump cuts hit
North Carolina and Idaho have cut their Medicaid programs to bridge budget gaps, raising fears that providers will stop taking patients and that hospitals will close even before the brunt of a new federal tax-and-budget law takes effect.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
North Carolina and Idaho have cut their Medicaid programs to bridge budget gaps, raising fears that providers will stop taking patients and that hospitals will close even before the brunt of a new federal tax-and-budget law takes effect.
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BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
October 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.
Reminder Republicans control the house, senate, and White House. Any government shutdown is solely because of them
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
n.pr
September 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Reminder Republicans control the house, senate, and White House. Any government shutdown is solely because of them