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Graphic designer. Science fan. Space geek. Opinions & politics mine, not my employers'. Evidence matters. Resistance is not futile.
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“Natural immunity” (aka getting infected) is literally thousands of times riskier than vaccination. Getting vaccinated is not only FAR safer than getting infected, but unlike catching a disease, vaccination creates no risk of spreading a deadly virus to everyone you meet.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. #AccountabilityForJanuary6th

Sources said that even at the start of his second term, Trump was discussing with multiple advisers where & when it would make sense to send in federal troops, either for supposed crime control or in response to larger-scale public activism against his agenda. 🔗 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

abcnews.go.com/US/live-upda... God help us and immigrants in Los Angeles & nationwide @miriam2626.bsky.social @lonestarleft.com @mcdptx.bsky.social @mocoyds.bsky.social @harriscodemocrats.bsky.social @mehdirhasan.bsky.social @mikeokuda.bsky.social @eastendjoe.bsky.social @ezraklein.bsky.social

My thanks to our friends who have expressed concern over alarming news reports. However, Los Angeles is NOT a “war zone.” Protests in LA have been peaceful, except for isolated events that were deliberately provoked by the Federal government and amplified by irresponsible media.

Not a doctor. Not a scientist. No. A longtime heroin addict and current steroid enthusiast who perjured himself in confirmation hearings in order to pursue a twisted agenda that will kill more Americans than Osama Bin Laden.

At the very minimum this means no significant new vaccine approvals until at least 2029 www.axios.com/2025/06/09/r...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Los Angeles a “city of criminals” and not a city of immigrants. But like its name, Los Angeles is a city of angels. We protect and look out for one another, especially the most vulnerable.

Trump's latest shitshow is to detract from inflation and his ruinous tariffs. As Hitler and Stalin knew, in times of trouble, find a bogeyman.

Trump's actions in LA are part of a sustained, multi-pronged attack on freedom of speech, targeting anyone who does not share Trump’s ideology. This amazing article identifies 22 actions taken by the Trump administration that undermine freedom of speech, a must read! popular.info/p/the-state-...

The only question in American politics right now is are you for or against authoritarianism? Nothing else matters.

Can a producer for @lauracoates.com @cnn.com @cnn-news.bsky.social get in touch with me ASAP? Your guests are factually wrong on the law in California and this is dangerous. Press exempt from arrest per CA Penal Code 409.7. I negotiated language of the law. You need to correct this ASAP.

In a leaked letter, ICE Barbie has asked the military to start arresting rioters in Los Angeles.

Now, it's up to us. Show up on June 14th. Science supports the health of all of us. More than 340 scientists from NIH (Including at least 21 Nobel prize winners) and 5,000 people protest widespread potential harm to the public's health. No kings! Support science! www.science.org/content/arti...

Enraged at Judicial Setbacks From His Own Nominees, Trump Is Pushing Extremists https://twp.ai/4ioSQG

Excellent thread by @rgoodlaw.bsky.social re Trump’s 6/7/25 EO federalizing the National Guard and authorizing domestic use of regular armed forces over Governor’s objection.

For decades the NRA and other gun nuts told us that their guns were to protect us all from a tyrannical government. So a tyrannical government is here, they are all sitting on their asses, and the people who want gun control have taken to the streets to defy the tyrannical government instead.

Start with them.

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Donald Trump's Tariffs Could Cut US Economy's Growth in Half—World Bank https://twp.ai/4ioSPo

“There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” – Amanda Gorman

Just re-watched the 2010 animated film, How to Train Your Dragon. Was delighted and proud to notice the name of my former coworker, Ricardo Delgado, in the end credits. Throughout the film, you can see Ricard's talented hand in the genius, imaginative creature design.

Lisa used to be full of life Hunger and pain took everything from her. She’s a piece of my heart 💔 If her pain doesn’t move you… who’s gonna stand up for the ones with no voice? Please, even a small donation can help. PayPal it's faster and easier for us: tiny.cc/hbcuzz or GFM: gofund.me/54db81e4

Be safe California.

Aggrieved whites pretending they only lost out because of "unfair advantages" to minorities is an old script. The Bakke ruling against racial quotas came after Allan Bakke was rejected by 12 different med schools. He sued the *one* that had a racial quota, arguing that and that alone kept him out.

Hall of Heroes. The vets who protested an authoritarian who dishonors their service and doesn't even understand the concept of service. Why didn't this get more coverage?

Eff this ICE clown's tears. - Why are ICE agents masked, no badges? - Why are ICE vehicles unmarked? - Why armed to the gills? - Why is ICE endangering bystanders? - Why are ICE agents snatching & zip-tying *children*? Hold a presser instead of hiding behind a pity video. 📺 bsky.app/profile/marc...

This is so evil.

Today is the last day to comment on schedule F, Russ Vought's plan to politicize the civil service, by making many positions political appointments. Please take the time to comment today. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/last-day-t...

Federal agents attack press and protesters with pepper balls at DTLA’s federal building during protests against ICE arrests. @shoton35mm.bsky.social reporting on the scene.

6 June 1936 | A Czech Jewish girl, Eva Steindlerová, was born. She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt Ghetto on 16 October 1944 with her mother Gertruda. They were both most probably murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.

With the un-nomination of Jared Isaacman it will be quite some time before another nomination makes it through the process and is voted on by the Senate. With all the budget issues clogging up the works, NASA will not have an Administrator for a very long time. #EmbraceTHATChallenge

I’m Nema,a mother of three: Ashraf, Razan, and little Mohammed,who suffers from malnutrition Today is the 96th day of the famine that has crushed our bodies and spirit We urgently need $250 for food and flour Please, don’t let us die of hunger ✅Verified By Molly Shah chuffed.org/project/1299...

Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman is warning women who miscarry in their homes that they could be charged with a felony if they dispose of any fetal remains after a miscarriage as early as nine weeks into a pregnancy.

The Republicans’ big, ugly tax hike bill steals $1 trillion from working Americans who need it most, and gives it to the very, very wealthy, those who need it least.

The Girl From UNCLE. Look what we got from David Stern! (We may have altered the cover slightly with Photoshop.) Dave was our editor at Pocket Books many years ago, for the Star Trek: TNG Technical Manual and the first edition of the Star Trek Chronology.

5 June 1903 | A Polish Jew, Szmul Szafran, was born in Warsaw. A bricklayer. In #Auschwitz from 3 February 1942. No. 20072 He perished in the camp on 7 March 1942.

It's TACO time.

Nice LCARS graphic element.