@plainenglishsci
Host of In Plain English, a science communication podcast that makes science approachable, open source, and jargon free (inplainenglishpod.org). Pain researcher & MD/PhD student in neuro at WashU in St. Louis. Nonbinary (they/them), Queer, polyamorous.
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I remember 2003.
My English teacher had us all make personal book binders for our journals. Mine was covered in anti war decals criticizing Bush.
I got called in to the office and lectured by my principal about how Sadam was a terrorist and told I was a terrorist sympathizer and got detention.
Do the right thing: rank me #1, Zohran #2, and DON'T RANK ANDREW CUOMO.
In Bell, CA an entire community stood up against ICE, including the local police and the fire dept. The fire truck appears to not allow ICE vehicles to move forward nor remain and pushes forward to escort them out. A police car also helped with escorting. /
Millions of us have been against this since (at least) 2002... and that is why we had to be politically marginalized.
Under capitalism, within the logic of the superrich, there's no profit in justice or peace. Or in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Once more with feeling
Thin veneer of a silver lining: logging into Bluesky and seeing everyone on the feed agreeing this is a horrible apocalyptic sequel to all that we endured during the War on Terror era.
At least it's not just me being retraumatized today.
Trump sending a staffer to see if the old “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” banner is still in the White House attic.
Dropping this @citationspod.bsky.social episode for…no particular reason…
overcast.fm/+AAKyxaidIEM
If you’re under 30, you weren’t even born the last time Andrew Cuomo lived here.
This is your city. Vote like it.
Andry José Hernández Romero with a makeup client.
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government.
No one has heard from you in 97 days.
As vigil, I’m posting a photo (or video) of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
Zohran Mamdani, who recently cross-endorsed with Lander, called for the comptroller’s immediate release. “This is fascism and all New Yorkers must speak in one voice,” said Mamdani.
Checking in at the protests
#nokings St. Louis
“Los Angeles descends into a moment of nervous silence as the curfew begins & troops keep watch over the people’s most sacred gathering spots… but with the rebels scurrying through the streets, how long can Ghoram stay quiet and will the Emperor have the city pacified before the Olympics next sol?”
ICE is conducting mass deportations whether people resist quietly or resist loud. Not sure what good optics do for the people torn from their families and communities.
ICE is gearing up to deploy to these blue cities:
Chicago, NYC, the DC area, Seattle, and Philly.
If any of these are your hometowns—get ready.
If not—watch anyway, all the way through, because Trump’s unhinged order will affect you. Spread the word.
#NAPainSchool Class of 2024 NAPsters @carlosgevers.bsky.social and Jamie Moffa @plainenglishsci.bsky.social met at the @iasp.bsky.social WC2024
👉They share insights into their journey in pain research, the evolution of their work, their passion for science communication🎤
No Death Camps.
Not anywhere, not for anyone.
Headline: ICE came for their neighbor so these Tennesseans formed a human chain to protect him
I can't emphasize enough that the most important thing journalists can do right now is publish exactly this kind of article
This is terrifying in America. ICE agents are showing up masked—these abductions must stop. If you’re going to detain someone, show your face, present a warrant, and proper ID. Disappearing people from their families without evidence or accountability isn’t law enforcement—it’s state-sponsored fear.
The next person who says to “just focus on the science” is going to end up on the receiving end of all of the thoughts I’ve managed to keep inside my head over the past 6 months.
Yes.
And Eisgruber is a political scientist and lawyer, who clerked for a judge and worked on federal judicial appointments and constitutional law.
If more university presidents had this background we’d be much stronger now. Because they’d understand the crisis more clearly.
Tariffs xkcd.com/3073
WASHINGTON — Today, the Departments of Education (ED), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), announced a comprehensive review of federal contracts and grants at Harvard University and its affiliates. This review is part of the ongoing efforts of the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism. The Task Force will review the more than $255.6 million in contracts between Harvard University, its affiliates and the Federal Government. The review also includes the more than $8.7 billion in multi-year grant commitments to Harvard University and its affiliates to ensure the university is in compliance with federal regulations, including its civil rights responsibilities. “Harvard has served as a symbol of the American Dream for generations – the pinnacle aspiration for students all over the world to work hard and earn admission to the storied institution,” said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “Harvard’s failure to protect students on campus from anti-Semitic discrimination - all while promoting divisive ideologies over free inquiry - has put its reputation in serious jeopardy. Harvard can right these wrongs and restore itself to a campus dedicated to academic excellence and truth-seeking, where all students feel safe on its campus.” Today’s actions by the Task Force follow a similar ongoing review of Columbia University. That review led to Columbia agreeing to comply with 9 preconditions, links to an external website for further negotiations regarding a return of canceled federal funds. This initiative strengthens enforcement of President Trump’s Executive Order titled “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism, links to an external website. The Task Force ensures that federally funded institutions uphold their legal and ethical responsibilities to prevent anti-Semitic harassment.
Linda WWF McMahon suddenly interested in freedom at Harvard
Trump and Musk now come for Harvard.
After Columbia did the cut and run, this was inevitable. The only answer for universities is to join together and say no.
Also, look at these lies. Anti-semitism is a pretext used because it draws some support from Democrats. This is an ATTACK on freedom.
