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Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.
Women, minorities fired in purge of NIH science review boards
Scientists, with expertise in fields that include mental health, cancer and infectious disease, typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.
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This is nuts.
French scientist denied entry to attend US conference and accused of phone messages to his friends "that reflect hatred toward Trump and can be described as terrorism."
www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/d...
www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/d...
Diplomatic row erupts after French researcher expelled from US for expressing 'a personal opinion' on Trump
A diplomatic row has erupted between France and the US after a French researcher was expelled from the country for expressing "a personal opinion" on Trump.
www.lbc.co.uk
March 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This is nuts.
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Every American has the right to know what DOGE is doing with their personal information. I submitted a Privacy Act request to DOGE, demanding they tell me why they have my Social Security number and direct deposit information.
DOGE and the Privacy Act
raskin.house.gov
March 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Every American has the right to know what DOGE is doing with their personal information. I submitted a Privacy Act request to DOGE, demanding they tell me why they have my Social Security number and direct deposit information.
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This is the story that Karoline Leavitt said probably wasn’t accurate when it was first reported by Reuters because she said they aren’t reliable.
March 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This is the story that Karoline Leavitt said probably wasn’t accurate when it was first reported by Reuters because she said they aren’t reliable.
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Within minutes of showing up at the IRS, a twenty-something software engineer dispatched from DOGE began demanding access to the tax collection agency’s most protected internal databases — including the one containing the personal and financial data for millions of American taxpayers.
‘Delete’ is one of their favorite terms: Inside DOGE’s IRS takeover ahead of tax season | CNN Politics
The chaos at the Internal Revenue Service began almost immediately after the first envoy from the Department of Government Efficiency arrived last month at the agency’s Washington, DC, headquarters.
www.cnn.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Within minutes of showing up at the IRS, a twenty-something software engineer dispatched from DOGE began demanding access to the tax collection agency’s most protected internal databases — including the one containing the personal and financial data for millions of American taxpayers.
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If heaven is real, MAGA won’t be allowed to enter. #FakeChristians
March 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If heaven is real, MAGA won’t be allowed to enter. #FakeChristians
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“There are times when it is better to stand alone than not stand at all.
This President is disrupting the healthcare system. He is all but defying court orders.
At some point, we’re all going to have to stand up.”
- Rep. @algreen.house.gov, after being removed from the House chamber, 3/4/25
This President is disrupting the healthcare system. He is all but defying court orders.
At some point, we’re all going to have to stand up.”
- Rep. @algreen.house.gov, after being removed from the House chamber, 3/4/25
March 6, 2025 at 4:41 AM
“There are times when it is better to stand alone than not stand at all.
This President is disrupting the healthcare system. He is all but defying court orders.
At some point, we’re all going to have to stand up.”
- Rep. @algreen.house.gov, after being removed from the House chamber, 3/4/25
This President is disrupting the healthcare system. He is all but defying court orders.
At some point, we’re all going to have to stand up.”
- Rep. @algreen.house.gov, after being removed from the House chamber, 3/4/25
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What a front cover...
March 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
What a front cover...
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On 6 June 1944, while Americans were fighting at Omaha Beach, Canadians were fighting at Juno Beach. Our brothers, who fought and died by our side – who helped us defeat Fascism, are not our enemy. They are our true friends. Canadians are our brothers and sisters and I stand with them 100%.
March 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On 6 June 1944, while Americans were fighting at Omaha Beach, Canadians were fighting at Juno Beach. Our brothers, who fought and died by our side – who helped us defeat Fascism, are not our enemy. They are our true friends. Canadians are our brothers and sisters and I stand with them 100%.
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Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.
February 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.
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$19,000,000,000,000.00
February 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
$19,000,000,000,000.00
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#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue
ALWAYS REMEMBER…if the struggle gets too hard, just lay your head back and float for a while.
ALWAYS REMEMBER…if the struggle gets too hard, just lay your head back and float for a while.
February 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlue
ALWAYS REMEMBER…if the struggle gets too hard, just lay your head back and float for a while.
ALWAYS REMEMBER…if the struggle gets too hard, just lay your head back and float for a while.
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Just a single page!
Not so transparent after all
Not so transparent after all
February 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Just a single page!
Not so transparent after all
Not so transparent after all
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Be as brave as a middle schooler
NEW: Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth’s visit to U.S. base in Germany met with student walkout
The civil disobedience by dozens of middle schoolers — and some adults — was aimed at the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Be as brave as a middle schooler
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Senator Shrek Fetterman voted to confirm election denier, Pam Bondi as AG.
Fuck that guy.
Fuck that guy.
February 5, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Senator Shrek Fetterman voted to confirm election denier, Pam Bondi as AG.
Fuck that guy.
Fuck that guy.
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It occurs to me, for no reason in particular, that I should put this starter pack back in circulation
go.bsky.app/3h6n3YC
go.bsky.app/3h6n3YC
February 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It occurs to me, for no reason in particular, that I should put this starter pack back in circulation
go.bsky.app/3h6n3YC
go.bsky.app/3h6n3YC
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OPINION:
Trump poised to destroy US democracy — and only the right-wing Supreme Court can stop him
How things work in the American system is like this: the Congress controls the money. The president spends the money, as directed by the Congress. And the courts make sure everyone obeys the law.Donal...
www.rawstory.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
OPINION:
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🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
Musk and his allies are trying to get full access to the Treasury. Causing the highest ranking Treasury official to resign!!
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
Musk and his allies are trying to get full access to the Treasury. Causing the highest ranking Treasury official to resign!!
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
February 1, 2025 at 6:27 AM
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
Musk and his allies are trying to get full access to the Treasury. Causing the highest ranking Treasury official to resign!!
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
Musk and his allies are trying to get full access to the Treasury. Causing the highest ranking Treasury official to resign!!
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
🚨🚨WARNING 🚨🚨
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I do not recall a 24 hour or one week news cycle with more disturbing news about the state of the presidency and the US government in it than those of today and the past seven days. January 6 was nothing compared to this. But make no mistake, this too is the gov't being torn apart by a mob of thugs.
February 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I do not recall a 24 hour or one week news cycle with more disturbing news about the state of the presidency and the US government in it than those of today and the past seven days. January 6 was nothing compared to this. But make no mistake, this too is the gov't being torn apart by a mob of thugs.
February 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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January 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM