Lance Parsons

We’re excited to host an insightful talk during the upcoming Testing Working Group meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2–3 PM EDT.

Title: Move Fast and Don’t Break Things: How testing enabled a total rewrite of critical infrastructure
Presenter: Ethan Holz

More details:
us-rse.org/events/2025/...

Our latest US-RSE newsletter is here! us-rse.org/2025-06-29-n... - Check out the excellent stuff happening at the #USRSE; our annual conference, a peek into our website, steering committee updates, and more. Also, don't forget to pick up a unicorn! give.communityin.org/unicorn2025?...

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Every machine in a Hospital that diagnoses your body without cutting you open is based on a principle of Physics, discovered by a Physicist who had no interest in Medicine.

If you think the world doesn’t need Basic Science, or that somehow Science has failed you, think again.

An NIH staffer reacts to today's ruling:
"I'm looking forward to the day that we are so slammed with work trying to reinstate everything that we had to terminate illegally — I'll work 24/7 to make that happen if I can."

The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?

Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.

1/ A🧵on the danger.

🧵 All over New Jersey, our Indivisible groups and allies are standing up together to say with one voice: No Kings! ❌👑

Find your nearby event today at nokings.org and then, if you haven't already, find a local Indivisible group! indivisible.org/groups

#NoKings peaceful protest on #YorkPA

@meidastouch.com @meidasjordy.bsky.social #nokings #resist

Opinion | Trump Is Not Winning in Los Angeles The polling is surprisingly clear on this.

“Today, in cities and towns across the country, some number of Americans — maybe even you — will be protesting against the administration,” @jamellebouie.net writes. ”The events of this week have activated many Americans in a way that will prove detrimental to the president’s authoritarian goals.”

(around an image of a map of No Kings events) NO KINGS JUNE 14 - NATIONWIDE DAY OF DEFIANCE nokings.org

We will not cower, even in the face of Trump’s militarized escalation.

On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda.

Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Everyone do what Mark Ruffalo tells you to do

In one week. Be there or be ruled. Nokings.org

This one is important for anyone who values science as the search for truth. Comment on Schedule F and pass this along.

🚨 OPM dropped a proposed rule made to look like red tape reform—but it’s a power grab.

It would let Trump fire thousands of key career civil servants with ease (think Schedule F 2.0).

🗣️ Public comments open. Tell ‘em what you think:
www.regulations.gov/document/OPM...

Here’s why this matters 🧵👇

When no less than staid, conservative columnist David Brooks is calling for a national uprising, you know things have gotten very dire, very high stakes.

Our new fellow @pkrugman.bsky.social sat down with @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social to talk about today's economic landscape:

"It’s funny that our great grandfathers were much more open than we are in saying that one of the purposes of progressive taxation is to actually limit extreme wealth."

Events — A National Day of Action for Higher Ed Organize your April 17 Day of Action for Higher Education action now! You can also register for a virtual action. See you April 17!

⭐️⭐️TODAY is the #DayofActionforHigherEd! 👏👏 We couldn’t be more excited! With more than 175 events across the country and a slate of online events there are SO many ways to participate. Join us as we fight to #FreeHigherEdNow! 👊

www.dayofactionforhighered.org/events

Every white American who opposes the Trump administration should watch this. Kthxbye. 🇺🇸

UCLA standing up to #KillTheCuts!

Thousands of research, healthcare, & education workers across the country are out on campuses & in the streets today to demand that our elected officials #KillTheCuts to lifesaving research.

“So many people turning out in so many, so many red states.”

Thank you to @maddow.msnbc.com for her comprehensive coverage of Saturday’s nationwide #handsoff mobilizations.

Here in Princeton, NJ, a town of about 30,000 people, the crowd at the #HandsOff protest. Appeared to be about 1300-1500 people, as high as 5% of the population. It's the largest event I have seen in this public space.

Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff

Just days in the planning, and a great turnout! Let's go NJ!

“It is up to all of us to fix this. It’s not going to be because somebody comes and saves you.” - President Obama yesterday

We must organize the pro-democracy majority to reclaim its power. Join an event near you for tomorrow’s nationwide day of action: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Don't be fooled, this is for more than ego boosting and CEOs. The tariffs are intended to create political leverage over American companies and business sectors, further consolidating power. bsky.app/profile/chri...

Tariffs are NOT economic policy for Trump. They are a means of political control.

Princeton considers issuing bonds same day as federal government pauses grants The University announced its consideration to sell approximately $320 million of taxable bonds on Tuesday, following a notification from government agencies about the suspension of research grants.

War bonds!

Princeton University is considering issuing taxable bonds. This would help cover any immediate shortfall while it fights the illegal impoundments and assault by the federal government.

www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...