Caitlin S., PhD

Lisa Desjardins:

FOLKS. MTG just cranked up the stakes in TN07 special elex Dec. 2:
Now: 219 Rs-213 Ds
Dec. 3: If Ds win in TN-->219-214
Jan. 6: MTG gone -->218-214
Jan. 31: After TX18 special ----> 218-215
April 16: If Ds hold NJ11 special --->218-216

THAT is a 0-vote margin."

Hey, #Tennessee. Turn out on Dec 2!

This account is just trolling GenX on Threads. 🙄

PBS and NPR leaders testify at House DOGE subcommittee hearing | full vidoe YouTube video by CBS News

I just remembered that Rep MTG led the subcommittee that grilled the presidents of NPR and PBS in the spring, calling them "Un-American."

www.youtube.com/live/mf7BvBI...

a cat sitting on a table with a wine glass in front of its face ALT: a cat sitting on a table with a wine glass in front of its face

"Refill my glass"

a man in a cowboy hat says " you 're making a big mistake " in front of a group of men ALT: a man in a cowboy hat says " you 're making a big mistake " in front of a group of men

What a Chad.

Implementing a Unified #NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions (Nov 21, 2025)

Includes a section on "Moving Away from Paylines"

grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

He couldn't think of a word for the opposite of "great."

Are you local to the DC area and want to be a public engagement volunteer with us in the Hall of Human Origins? Apply now! naturalhistory.si.edu/join-us/volu...

we're definitely through the wormhole

Isn't that Ed Koch?? #TCMparty #MarathonMan @benmank77.bsky.social

Hoyer, Maryland Congressional Delegation Hold Meeting to Discuss Protecting the Chesapeake Bay Image

The Chesapeake Bay is the beating heart of MD as it’s central to our state geographically, economically & culturally. It is critical that we reach the full potential of federal support for the Bay & its watershed.

Team MD will keep working to restore the Bay & create a healthy watershed for all.

I wonder if there's an E.P.S.T.E.I.N. file in a safe somewhere. #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile

Ouch, indeed!

I'm about 6 minutes behind...
#TCMparty

Omg, how dumb to make that phone call. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile

To think, all you'd have to do nowadays is put on a red hat and a gaudy tank top or blouse. #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile

Are we the only ones watching? #TCMparty

And why was she walking down the world's longest tunnel? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile

Why was that elevator as big as an apartment?? #TCMparty #TheOdessaFile

I see you, @benmank77.bsky.social
#TCMparty #TheOdessaFile

UGH! (Understatement, I know.) I'm sorry, Gwen.

As anticipated, NIH is going to use the NIH Director's "Unified Strategy" (which does not include much actual strategy) to justify renegotiation of aims.

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

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All federal employees took an oath to the constitution. I’ve worked with many leaders across multiple agencies, including the military. It’s our duty and an honor to defend the constitution. We believe in America and the principles that made this country special. The oath demands we protect it.

We knew this regulation was going into effect, but we didn't yet know whether and how NIH might seek to use it.

Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

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Notice of early expiration of NIH SBIR/STTR funding announcements.

grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

If anyone knows the backstory, please share.

Trump Administration Announces Steps to Dismantle Education Department

Absolutely absurd.

“Administration officials have pointed to the recent federal shutdown to justify the moves, noting that schools remained open and students continued to be taught despite nearly all of the Education Department’s staff having been furloughed.”

Thanks to you and all of your colleagues for tackling the mountain of work (on top of the standard everyday mountain of work) ahead of you. You are appreciated!