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"If it pleases the court, our position is that the poor people should go hungry"

When people celebrate the individual genius of folks in science, they should also
mourn the collective loss of genius of folks who were actively discouraged or disadvantaged from a career in science because of the same person(s)

I’ve never seen an American elected official fight so hard to starve people.

To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.

—With love,
Your American allies.

Yes!

Protestors at a rally, holding signs, with government buildings in the background.

Protestors at a rally, holding signs, with government buildings in the background.

Protestors at a rally, holding signs, with government buildings in the background.

Children at a protest rally, holding a sign.

We had a chilly but inspiring afternoon in Indy. Thank you to the organisers and speakers for the broad perspectives of how the attempt to dismantle science will catastrophically affect us all. Let’s keep it going! #StandUpForScience #ScienceNotSilence @goodtroublein.bsky.social

Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl

Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...

Tomorrow is the Stand Up for Science Ralky (Indy’s version)

12-2, South lawn of the statehouse

Great speakers
Dress warm but it’ll be awesome

Constant grades for everything, from age 5-20, are the reason my 300-level biochem students struggle to engage with the material on a meaningful level. I recognise the need in undergrad, but I ducking hate grades; they kill curiosity and creativity. Signed -a (primarily) undergrad professor.

See you there.

JFC.

What’s at stake in Friday’s court hearing on NIH research indirect cost cuts A federal judge will hear arguments on whether to maintain a stay on a cap on NIH overhead cost payments

Tomorrow, 3 cases against NIH regarding indirect costs will have their first hearing — here’s what to look for:

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2025 University Faculty Lecture A Spotlight on Rumors: Illuminating How Influence and Improvisation Shape Online Conversations

Seattle folks: I'm giving a (free) public lecture Feb 24, where I'll explain what our team's decade of research on online rumors & disinformation reveals about the once-alternative media ecosystem that is driving the rise of right wing populism around the world. www.washington.edu/facultystaff...

Do the AAU and Land Grant Universities as entities on this suit include those institutions that are members but not specifically named? [Asking for a friend at #Purdue. Ok, asking for myself …]

@davebangert.bsky.social have you been asking #Purdue administration about all the #USAID and #NIH cuts? 22 states that sued will now be able to access all their funds. Obviously, that doesn’t include us. The silence on all of this from university leadership is damning.

Amy Klobuchar was on Morning Joe this morning. She asked that people email their reps/senators because emails become a part of the record, whereas phone calls don't.

WOW! Cory Booker isn't holding back!

"There can be no bystanders in this fight. It is time that we understand the only thing necessary for wrong to triumph is for right to do nothing, for right to be silent." 🤘🔥

#DemocracyNotDictatorship

Consider reaching out to Emily on the secure #SignalApp with how your research is being, and will be affected. The public needs to know the extent of all this.

Our students are not ok. No one is talking to them. I understand why, but please consider how to include them in conversations. They are our #allies and don’t know what to do. Picture: Screengrab of anonymous responses to a question in my #biochemclass today. #SciComm #resist

Perceptions of science and public engagement Feb. 6, 2025 | 3 p.m. Eastern

💻Free webinar: "Perceptions of science & public engagement"
📅Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. EST
Join Mary Woolley (Research!America) & Jennifer Zeitzer (@faseborg.bsky.social) to discuss perceptions of science, the importance of science communication & how to increase public engagement.
✅Register: bit.ly/40CsIve

One of my #biochemlab undergrads told me that they think I would be great in the live action version of #HowToTrainYourDragon and honestly, my week just got so much better. (Yes, I am assuming they meant I would be a trainer and not that I’m a dragon; shut up.) #ThingsYourUndergradsSay

5/5. 💫 Bravo to everyone who performed today—you are the soul of MYO. And thank you to all who came out to share in the magic of this unforgettable concert!

#MYOWinterConcert #MusicEmpowers #CommunityInHarmony
#ThisIsWhatResistanceLooksLike

4/5. … in a fun, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment. The program goes beyond music—building life skills, fostering respect, and creating a supportive community that will impact our students for years to come. Jody and I are so grateful that our kids (and we!) get to be part of this.

3/5. The grand finale, Canon in D, brought everyone together in perfect harmony, showcasing the heart of MYO’s mission: empowering students to cultivate their musical talents and unlock their full potential.

At MYO, we believe in creating a space where students can thrive…

2/4 …to students with over a decade of experience, from parents discovering music for the first time to teachers, alumni, and even professional musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra—this performance was a true celebration of community, growth, and the power of music.

🧵 This is what #Resistance looks like:
🎶 A Winter Concert to Remember! ❄️

Today, the Hilbert Circle Theatre was alive with the incredible sounds of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra’s Winter Concert! From beginners who picked up their instruments just four months ago… 1/4

Experts saw Samoa's plunging vaccination rates as a crisis. RFK Jr. saw an opportunity. New details show how Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then chair of an anti-vaccine group and now Trump’s pick for health secretary, sought to exploit a deadly vaccine accident.

The story behind RFK Jr. in Samoa's measles crisis has never been reported. He wasn't there to spread misinformation about vaccines (though he did). He wanted to study a "natural experiment" of unvaccinated kids.

“I can’t imagine anything less ethical or more cruel.”
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Silence is complicity. Resist.

Hey #HoosierSky

The NIH provides a TON of funding to Indiana Universities and companies

Every $1 spent on NIH funding provides $2.46 of downstream benefit in the form of new discoveries, etc

Pausing it even for a short time will have major detriments to science and scientists