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drkhaynes.bsky.social
Epigenetic bioengineer using materials from breast cancer, lupus, and X chromosomes. Science thoughts with random food pics. AfroBiotech founder, Emory/ GA Tech BME faculty, synthetic biologist, artist.
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This public memo outlines why common DEI initiatives *remain lawful* under federal law and Supreme Court precedent, written by law professors from several universities. Please circulate broadly to discourage organizations from obeying in advance. Contact me for a pdf copy.

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

Sleepy anti-social justice notions: 1. “Reverse racism” bad! 2. What you call racism is just your hurt feelings; systemic racism doesn’t exist … now endorsed by the govt! Also, they’re coming after Black graduation celebrations. Wouldn’t shock me if HBCUs were next. www.ed.gov/media/docume...

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

Anyone see this goofy-ass disingenuous screed from the current Dept. of Miseducation? www.ed.gov/media/docume...

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

In a letter to Georgia state representatives about cuts to NIH indirect costs I noted that “cutting indirect costs is like paying a chef and cooks a salary and handing them a bag of flour and a blender while burning down the kitchen.”

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

If you understand that apartheid was an economic system first, and a brutally violent system of social segregation second, you'll understand how Elon Musk is trying to update the principles from his homeland, and bring about a neo-apartheid system in the US. My latest in @thenation.com

submitted 9 days ago • 128 comments

When Trump says “deal” he means “trick” or “con.” Remember this and you will never be surprised about what he does, and you will be much less inclined to beleivethat compromising with him will work out for you in any way.

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Y’all. Kai Ryssdal (Marjetplace, NPR) said a WORD in his final thoughts tonight. @kairyssdal.bsky.social “This final note on the way out today. About what’s happening in, and to, this economy right now. An economy that I’m obliged to remind you affects everyone.

submitted 8 days ago • 2 comments

Executive orders are not laws. Period.

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments