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I am a scientist – and the answer is climate change.
Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms.
But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.
Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms.
But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.
In Nepal, it will most likely take months for scientists to understand exactly what led to deadly flash floods that killed over 1,000 people and left thousands missing. Early theories posit glacier meltwater and a thawing permafrost could have contributed to bedrock collapse.
Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal Most Likely Caused by Weakened Bedrock
As the planet warms, glacier meltwater and a thawing permafrost could have contributed to destabilizing the rock.
nyti.ms
September 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
I am a scientist – and the answer is climate change.
Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms.
But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.
Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms.
But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible.
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The President’s last vote was by mail.
September 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The President’s last vote was by mail.
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Vaccines really are amazing scientific accomplishments.
The shingles vaccines reduces risk of heart disease.
The HPV vaccine has made cervical cancer virtually obsolete.
We’re close to an mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer.
Science for the win!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The shingles vaccines reduces risk of heart disease.
The HPV vaccine has made cervical cancer virtually obsolete.
We’re close to an mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer.
Science for the win!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Does the shingles vaccine cut heart-disease risk? Mounting evidence suggests a link
Large study finds that people who received the ‘recombinant’ vaccine for the viral condition had a lower risk of cardiovascular problems.
www.nature.com
September 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Vaccines really are amazing scientific accomplishments.
The shingles vaccines reduces risk of heart disease.
The HPV vaccine has made cervical cancer virtually obsolete.
We’re close to an mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer.
Science for the win!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The shingles vaccines reduces risk of heart disease.
The HPV vaccine has made cervical cancer virtually obsolete.
We’re close to an mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer.
Science for the win!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Hook this right into my veins.
Happening now in TX: Voters in battleground Tarrant County are telling GOP local officials what they think of their plan to cut 30% of voting locations this year
“Nothing you can do can stop us from removing you in November”
“Nothing you can do can stop us from removing you in November”
September 1, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Hook this right into my veins.
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Link to publication (paywalled):
cepr.org/publications...
cepr.org/publications...
August 20, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Link to publication (paywalled):
cepr.org/publications...
cepr.org/publications...
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50 Senators let a Weekend News Anchorman run the Pentagon
because they were afraid a gameshow host would yell at them
because they were afraid a gameshow host would yell at them
August 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
50 Senators let a Weekend News Anchorman run the Pentagon
because they were afraid a gameshow host would yell at them
because they were afraid a gameshow host would yell at them
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“I don’t believe in climate change.”
Dude, this is physics, not Santa Claus.
Dude, this is physics, not Santa Claus.
August 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
“I don’t believe in climate change.”
Dude, this is physics, not Santa Claus.
Dude, this is physics, not Santa Claus.
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The United States has half of all the guns in existence and less than 5% of the population, and people are still trying to pretend we don’t have a gun problem.
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
September 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The United States has half of all the guns in existence and less than 5% of the population, and people are still trying to pretend we don’t have a gun problem.
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
We are the only country in the world with more guns than people. www.usnews.com/news/best-co...
I really don’t recognize the world anymore. It is exponentially becoming more irrational and dangerous, and I implore everyone to touch grass and get offline as much as possible.
September 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I really don’t recognize the world anymore. It is exponentially becoming more irrational and dangerous, and I implore everyone to touch grass and get offline as much as possible.
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Melissa Hortman practiced politics the right way.
September 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Melissa Hortman practiced politics the right way.
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congrats to pizzagate for making the main epstein guy president
September 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
congrats to pizzagate for making the main epstein guy president
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The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
September 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The president of the United States just declared war, actual military war, not a metaphorical one, on a major American city, and one governed by his political opponents.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
In any other period, this would be impeachment-worthy.
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had a conversation with a prominent pundit recently who did not seem to realize that the departments of the executive branch are congressional creations, so not surprised at this
This @washingtonpost.com editorial doesn’t make it past the second paragraph without a glaring (and telling) factual error.
President Washington didn’t create the War Department in 1789; *Congress* did:
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
President Washington didn’t create the War Department in 1789; *Congress* did:
www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/...
September 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
had a conversation with a prominent pundit recently who did not seem to realize that the departments of the executive branch are congressional creations, so not surprised at this
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Miss me with the 'Kamala wasn't up to my perfection standards' takes.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
August 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Miss me with the 'Kamala wasn't up to my perfection standards' takes.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
Elections are binary and perfect is never on the ballot.
Your choice was Kamala and not-Kamala.
That's it. That's all there was. And if you didn't choose her YOU are responsible for where we are now.
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CDC official in resignation letter says HHS policies ‘do not reflect scientific reality’
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
CDC official in resignation letter says HHS policies ‘do not reflect scientific reality’
stillcoviding.ca
August 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
CDC official in resignation letter says HHS policies ‘do not reflect scientific reality’
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
The Hill
August 28, 2025
By Sarah Fortinsky
stillcoviding.ca/en/news/cdc-...
#USPoli #CovidIsNotOver #vaccines
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Don’t look away
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Don’t look away
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Republicans keep telling us not to "politicize" these shootings, but that's only because they understand that these shootings were entirely motivated by the political arguments they themselves have been making and entirely facilitated by the political campaign against gun control that they have led.
The Minneapolis shooter was apparently a fan of several mass murderers who were motivated by the same "Great Replacement Theory" that has pretty much taken over the Republican Party.
After showing his guns emblazoned with racial slurs, far-right slogans, Minneapolis shooting suspect displayed a message "Hail Breivik. Hail Brenton."
Neo-Nazi Anders Breivik killed 77 in Norway in 2011. Brenton Tarrant killed 51 in shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand in 2019.
Neo-Nazi Anders Breivik killed 77 in Norway in 2011. Brenton Tarrant killed 51 in shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand in 2019.
August 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Republicans keep telling us not to "politicize" these shootings, but that's only because they understand that these shootings were entirely motivated by the political arguments they themselves have been making and entirely facilitated by the political campaign against gun control that they have led.
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I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
New C.D.C. Director Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
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We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.
August 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.
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After a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured at least 17 other people, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve criticized the inaction to reduce gun violence.
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
August 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
After a mass shooting in Minneapolis killed two children and injured at least 17 other people, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve criticized the inaction to reduce gun violence.
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
"It’s such an indictment of our society, our lack of regard for life."
Far beyond time for common sense gun regulations. Full stop.
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
August 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Far beyond time for common sense gun regulations. Full stop.
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The median amount of cash was $881 a month, and it cut homelessness by about two-thirds. It was also tested against vouchers, which did not do as well (19% at 18 mos). One reason the cash was better was because they could use it. One out of four voucher recipients couldn't find anyone to accept it.
August 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The median amount of cash was $881 a month, and it cut homelessness by about two-thirds. It was also tested against vouchers, which did not do as well (19% at 18 mos). One reason the cash was better was because they could use it. One out of four voucher recipients couldn't find anyone to accept it.
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still wild to me that UBI isn’t like the default left of center position
BREAKING: A new experiment in Philly shows cash rental assistance slashed homelessness rates by 57–67%.
August 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
still wild to me that UBI isn’t like the default left of center position
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2. Large language models are not (and never will be) accurate. ‘The so-called ‘hallucinations’ (i.e. making statements that are lies) that happen are really the model working as intended, which is to produce something that looks and sounds plausible, rather than pursue ‘truth’ (McQuillan, 2022).’
August 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
2. Large language models are not (and never will be) accurate. ‘The so-called ‘hallucinations’ (i.e. making statements that are lies) that happen are really the model working as intended, which is to produce something that looks and sounds plausible, rather than pursue ‘truth’ (McQuillan, 2022).’
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For all those rightwingers crying about how “DeMoCrAtS GerRyMaNdEr ToO,” just ask them if they support a nationwide ban on gerrymandering. We do. They don’t. They’re not mad at the concept of gerrymandering, they’re mad that they don’t get to be the only party wielding it anymore.
August 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
For all those rightwingers crying about how “DeMoCrAtS GerRyMaNdEr ToO,” just ask them if they support a nationwide ban on gerrymandering. We do. They don’t. They’re not mad at the concept of gerrymandering, they’re mad that they don’t get to be the only party wielding it anymore.