Melissa Kane PhD

Oh no! Everything is terrible

It’s so insane that this is even a thing…

The Military Is in a Bind Created by Its Commander in Chief When President Donald Trump claimed that members of Congress deserved the death penalty this week, he showed yet again that he doesn’t respect the rule of law.The president turned to social media Thur...

Phone calls to outside legal counsel for military members are rising. It's a sign that US troops are struggling with the administration's orders. Reminding them of the law is not sedition. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy' Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files

I don't understand why this isn't the only story and why he isn't giving his resignation.

I mean, I do. But still.

How can the president. THE PRESIDENT. Of the United States of America. The. President.

John Fetterman survived a stroke in 2022, which would be considered a pre existing condition.

He has a defibrillator for vfib, which can cost $34,000 to over $51,000.

He was one of 8 Dems who voted to gut the ACA and reopen the government.

He doesn’t have to worry, he has healthcare for life

Yet another mechanism to hurt scientific research progress in the U.S.

Cool cool cool. It’s not too late to do the right thing, bruv.

I am furious. I am furious on behalf of everyone who genuinely suffered due to the shutdown and everyone else who will suffer because they f*cking caved for NOTHING.

Flyer with details on Research Opportunities in HIV-1 RNA (ROHR) summer research program. Program is funded by the NIH and will support 10 weeks or research at institutions across the country. Applications are due January 16, 2026.

Applications are open for the NIH-sponsored undergraduate Research Opportunities HIV RNA (ROHR) program for Summer 2026. Successful applicants will get to carry out a research project at a major university and attend a conference at the NIH. Please spread the word!

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Yeah, He Won, but He Was Up Against a Deeply Flawed Candidate “I’m skeptical. The odds are that Mamdani’s victory is actually less significant than you think.” — Ross Douthat, New York Times - - -I was as surp...

"By doing things voters wanted, he set unrealistic expectations. Soon, voters will expect ALL politicians to represent their interests. Then where will we be?"

So much yinzer in the sticker too 😆

Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’ From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...

Great article from @virginiagewin.bsky.social showing that across the Federal science ecosystem, research that benefits the American public is being delayed or completely halted, and remaining programs are being consolidated under close partisan political control. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Very important not to become accustomed to the fact the US is literally in the "masked men are rounding up your neighbors" phase

Everything is terrible

Trump’s Mar-a-White House The president is desecrating a symbol of liberal democracy and replacing it with a tacky, bloated eyesore.

One of Trump's most successful cons is that he is a patriot. The bitter truth is that Trump is an antipatriot. He destroys things that make America worthy of love and admiration. www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-mar-...

Ughhh. This year has already been so terrible for everyone at the NIH and everyone who participates in/relies on these reviews…But at least the House is in recess, otherwise we’d have to talk healthcare costs and hold an almost meaningless vote on the Epstein files 🙄

It may seem silly in light of all the terrible, but that is NOT his house and we should all be pretty pissed about this destruction and what it represents.

I think we’re on the same page… it’s about consistent, non-violent protest/resistance of at least 3.5% of the population (as in, not just a lot of people spending a Saturday holding up signs)

That is not an accurate description of the 3.5% rule. “Protest” is not enough

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This is a huge problem in Pittsburgh, I am always a bit nervous crossing streets because drivers simply don’t look for pedestrians

TEN DAYS to #NoKings Day!!!!

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Heroes

NIH pulled off a ‘near miracle.’ Scientists say there’s still a problem. The National Institutes of Health is on track to give away all of its grant money to labs, but research on cancer, aging and diabetes is still being left behind.

This miracle happened because civil servants are among the most dedicated, passionate and hardworking people…

IN SPITE OF the Trump administration.

Even with all that work, multiyear funding policies mean a lot of excellent science went unfunded.
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...

We had a wonderful time at the @pitt-immunology.bsky.social retreat this week! Lia presented a poster (hanging is one of three posters printed thanks to shipping struggles) and got great feedback/ideas from the session. We’re so grateful to be included in this community at Pitt!

George Orwell on Hitler

Antiscience Is an Existential Threat The ideologically-motivated assault on science threatens us all.

“Antiscience has gone beyond U.S. borders to Europe, Australia, and Africa. Defeating it will require unprecedented commitment and international cooperation, not only between scientific organizations, but also their host governments.”
🧪 #Disinformation #AntiScience
time.com/7317436/scie...

$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials

There’s plenty of bad news today, but this should be on everyone’s radar. This is going to have a TON of negative consequences.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/h...

Horrible. I feel awful for the postdoc who was manipulated by this person, I hope she hasn’t left science as a result of this