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Retired librarian and data analyst. Lives in Madison WI #JewSky
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These Ukrainian detective novels argue that people living under oppressive regimes can remain neutral for only so long before they must make a moral choice, writes @BlackerUilleam:

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Thousands of scientists, academics, physicians and researchers have responded to President Trump’s executive order about “restoring a gold standard for science” saying it would destroy scientific independence.

submitted 1 day ago • 14 comments

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern about balancing leadership and motherhood.

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The unconscionable attack in CO is part of a deeply disturbing pattern of anti-Israel sentiment manifesting itself in antisemitic violence. Connecting the dots on three recent events -- 1/6

submitted 2 days ago • 7 comments

Absolutely bonkers — Joni Ernst doubles down on her “we are all gonna die” defense of Medicaid cuts while walking through a cemetery

submitted 3 days ago • 4888 comments

There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd. It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.

submitted 4 days ago • 460 comments

UW-Madison is in danger. Our public universities are in danger. Make sure people know this!

submitted 4 days ago • 2 comments

Believe NOTHING from Trump regime. RFK's JR report on health issues was filled with fabricated sources. Turns out they used AI but didn't care to double check. But why should they? Trump and his regime celebrates lying. www.mediaite.com/media/news/e...

submitted 5 days ago • 24 comments

1/ If I were pregnant, or considering ever becoming pregnant, I would be so outraged at RFK delisting COVID vaccination. Not only are unvaccinated women much more likely to miscarry or have a stillbirth if they contract COVID but it leaves newborns, who are extra susceptible, extremely vulnerable.

submitted 7 days ago • 29 comments

At the request of the Utah GOP, the Utah DHHS conducted a comprehensive study on gender-affirming care. The evidence came back clear: it’s safe, effective, and life-saving for trans youth. Guess what happened next…

submitted 7 days ago • 4 comments

Harmeet Dhillon, a top Justice Department official, retweets a post claiming that “Elon Musk’s DOGE” has removed people from the U.S. social security database. The Justice Department has told multiple federal judges that Musk does not lead DOGE and that he’s “not part of” the U.S. DOGE Service.

submitted 8 days ago • 76 comments

This is completely false and not From Liz or me.

submitted 9 days ago • 599 comments