Mark Peifer (He, him)

Shhhhh....don't tell anyone we take vacations

Either Netanyahu now runs our government or the entire Trump administration is lying about the most important issue of the day: take your pick

I mean, this can’t have been in the plan, can it? I hope there’s a thorough investigation into what Rubio did to protect embassies alongside the investigation into the failure to defend the Kuwait operations center. There won’t be, of course.

👋 Former State Department War Powers lawyer here.

This statement by Rubio is false.

As @tessbridgeman.bsky.social and I wrote in January:
www.justsecurity.org/128517/war-p...

My hb has unlocked the girl dad level wherein he sent me an advertisement for a dress perfect for twirling. And now all his social media ads are for kid twirling dresses. And I love him so much for that.
Picture of adult me twirling in my wedding dress because you’re never too old to twirl.

and no commercial flights are flying....

Happening now: anti-war protestors are gathereing in Chicago's Congress Plaza for a demonstration against ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Tonight's rally follows a similar protest in Chicago on Saturday; other anti-war actions are being planned across the city over the week.

All-member chapter meeting, resolution to keep ICE off campus and protect immigrants, chapter elections and more in this week's update!

unc-ch-aaup.org/news#2026-03...

Insurers Just Pulled Coverage for Every Ship in the Persian Gulf 150 vessels stranded near Hormuz as major marine insurers cancel war risk coverage effective March 5. Oil shipping rates to Asia triple as tanker attacks escalate.

meanwhile...

It's not just part of the gig--its creepy and over the line

Definitely discuss it with your chair--the University should have folks who can help with this

Two new explosions have been heard in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter in the last few minutes, following an Iranian drone attack earlier against the U.S. Embassy.

A drone strike was reported on the King Fahd Causeway, the bridge linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain across the Gulf.-Reuters

Good suggestion--I did that and am discussing it with a lawyer from @ncaaup.bsky.social tomorrow.

Trump has set off a chain reaction and anyone who claims they know how this all ends is lying

Regular Bahrainis, after having a protest in support of Iran suppressed, are now throwing molotovs at government forces.

How Fossil Fuel Money Made Climate Change Denial the Word of God Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

I firmly believe that if we take the Bible seriously, we’ll be at the front of the line demanding climate action – and many Christians are!

But the fact that so many in the US base their beliefs on politics explains why identifying as an evangelical is the top predictor of climate denial in the US.

For many in the US today, their beliefs are written first by their politics and only a distance second by their faith; and if the two conflict, they’ll go with ideology over theology any day.

Leaders like Leo help us see the difference: and I’m pretty sure they would call Jesus even worse things.

Pope Leo XIV Called for Peace. MAGA Called Him a Marxist. After Leo's plea for diplomacy amid Iran strikes, the MAGA Catholic meltdown entered its most revealing chapter yet.

On Sunday morning, as US bombs fell on Iran, Pope Leo XIV stood and did what popes do. He called for peace.

Within hours, MAGA erupted.

MAGA personality Mike Cernovich called Leo a “sh*tlib” and a “far left wing agitator who wants Americans to surrender their guns.”

It only got worse from there.

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(Also my hair looks great thanks for asking)

When they stop being owned by rich assholes who love fascism and Trump

This is KEY--and may also reflect Democratic discontent with the leadership--we'll see after tomorrows primaries are over

North Carolina early primary voting surges ahead of 2024, driven by Democratic enthusiasm • NC Newsline More voters cast early ballots in North Carolina’s 2026 midterm primaries than in the 2024 primary, a stark display of voter interest.

More voters cast early ballots in North Carolina’s 2026 midterm primaries than in the 2024 presidential primary, a stark display of voter interest — and a result driven by a huge surge in Democratic voter participation even as Republican turnout fell slightly. By @kingdollar.bsky.social #ncpol

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Probably not possible--but along the way you make a huge impact in the lives of the folks you mentor--that's how I'm justifying the smaller efforts I am making

Met someone who spent their career building programs to support underrepresented scientists at all career stages. We asked what he wished he knew earlier. He said he wished he knew how to make these programs sustainable, so that his life work didn't crumble with a change in leadership.

Imaginary aspirations--post it--I'd love to see it

Very cool!

Absolutely honored to win this prestigious science outreach award @uwmadison.bsky.social @uwmadscience.bsky.social

Because "I get the whole summer off"

The number of fixed-wing aircraft lost in friendly fire incidents today equals the number lost during the entire 20-year span of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11.