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“Good Government” Democrat. Proud FDR-LBJ liberal. Former Hill staffer, writer, public affairs pro, JD. Francophile. Dog lover. History buff (WW I, medieval, France, US). Deeply, madly in love.
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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.

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“According to the Partnership for Public Service, which studies the federal work force, DOGE’s attacks on government personnel — its firings, rehirings, use of paid administrative leave and all the associated lack of productivity — could cost the government upwards of $135 billion this fiscal year”

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“When citizens must think twice about criticizing or opposing the government because they could credibly face government retribution, they no longer live in a full democracy.”

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CORNELL!

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As Cornell wins its first lacrosse title since 1977, I think of the MVP of that game, Eamon McEneaney, hero of the World Trade Center bombing evacuation of 1993, who died there on 9/11, whom I'm honored to say I covered and took courses with.

submitted 7 days ago • 76 comments

Congratulations to Cornell Lacrosse! The 2025 CHAMPS! First since 1977!

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The Great Mike Murphy

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