AlisonMDunning

Democrat @raskin.house.gov excoriates Nigel Farage for banning journalists from Reform UK events:

"I'm asking you a direct question. Why do you ban journalists who oppose your views from coming to your events? Why did you tell local government not to do interviews with your local newspaper?"

Franklin W. Stahl, 95, Dies; Helped Create a ‘Beautiful’ DNA Experiment

Nice to see his obituary in a National publication. Meselson-Stahl is so elegant and something my undergrad professor generously demanded that we dwell over in advanced molecular genetics. Peace to his family and colleagues.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/s...

My speech today on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

Thank you Marie for speak for us. You were awesome.

On a crash course in coercive control; currently finishing @dremmakatz.bsky.social book, so I can start @davidchallen.bsky.social Unthinkable. Wish I’d known sooner, but nobody could’ve helped Mum - trapped by it for 50 years. Meanwhile sympathy to everyone dealing with its spectre on Father’s Day

I'm really glad to see an oncologist on the list of signees, along with endocrine specialists. Even if it wasn't transphobic, the 'who counts as a woman' discourse can hit differently for cancer patients and other cisgender folk who've had bits removed or hormones blocked.

Cat hiding under tissue paper

If I hide under here, I can’t be seen

Flu virus is reported to remain viable on hard surfaces for 24-48 hours and shorter on porous surfaces. So unless your eggs are incredibly fresh, this shouldn’t be a problem

Silence will not shield scientists from the consequences of an increasingly hostile political landscape.

UK and other non-US scientists must act to support our US colleagues.

Here's what I think we should be doing...

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Around teatime

Calling all in the international science community. A petition is being circulated to remove Elon Musks FRS. please sign and add your affiliation if you feel able

occamstypewriter.org/scurry/

Trump recall of CDC research puts scientific papers in limbo Scientists are struggling to respond to a Trump administration order to review papers already submitted for publication for content now banned by the federal government, according to interviews with six researchers.

We knew there was a list of banned words and now thats having real effects - the mPOX study cannot be published with the names of CDC authors.

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Reposting this, so I can find it and read it later.

BREAKING NEWS: CDC orders mass retraction and revision of submitted research across all science and medicine journals. Banned terms must be scrubbed. Any unpublished manuscript mentioning certain topics, including gender and "LGBT," must be pulled or revised.

We feared censorship was likely, but did we expect it so quickly? How can we do public health science in this atmosphere ? open.substack.com/pub/insideme...

All federal grants and loan disbursement paused by White House — CNN The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.

Sending much sympathy to US research colleagues. I recall how we felt when we in the U.K. lost access to EU funds, but this is much worse. apple.news/AkEfPX9XPQiW...

Why doubts are growing over Kemi Badenoch The Conservative leader too often displays confidence without homework.

Why Kemi Badenoch too often displays “confidence without homework”.

Great analysis from @rmcunliffe.bsky.social. www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

Longitudinal study confirms that childhood mistreatment increases risk of rheumatic diseases. Many of us with lived experience knew this implicitly, but it still feels good to see the evidence.

rheumnow.com/news/childho...

If she can do it, we can all do it.

Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president

Im a Humanist, not remotely religious, but after a difficult 2 days Bishop Mariann calmly speaking truth to power, gave me some hope. I’m feel relieved & happy to stand with her. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Joining the EU Single Market Could Be the Gamechanger for Keir Starmer's Government Both the UK economy and the new Labour Government needs an urgent shot in the arm. Could this be the solution?

🔴Joining the EU Single Market Could Be the Gamechanger for Keir Starmer’s Government

Both the UK economy and the new Labour Government needs an urgent shot in the arm. Could this be the solution?

bylinetimes.com/2025/01/13/k...

Your photo of Ely Cathedral is truly magical. I can’t stop looking at it

As a survivor myself, I am appalled to see some politicians weaponise child abuse.

I am appalled to see the issue played like a political football.

I am appalled that none of recs of the Child Abuse Inquiry have been implemented.

Survivors need 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 without delay.

Elon Musk calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader The billionaire has been rumoured to be considering a multi-million pound donation to Reform UK.

Well that didn't take long ....
When ever Farage is not far right enough.
A moment of humour as the Far right emulate the Leninists...
BBC News - Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
www.bbc.com/news/article...

I agree education is a big part of the solution, but we don’t know how to break the trauma-bonds that hold women hostage. My own Mum would never have left- admittedly she wasn’t killed - she died of a broken heart after decades of abuse - as do many, many more.

I agree Danes are excellent at English. I look Danish, so they assume I am, while, embarrassed, I have to hope my Yorkshire accent lets them know my Danish forefathers came over on longships

I’m relieved this issue is finally being taken seriously, but so much work to do …

Goodnight Jimmy Carter. You were a model of what an ideal president should look like, & a selfless, giving, & compassionate person. You were also among the 1st people to mind whenever I thought of what it ought to mean to be a non-proselytizing Christian. I truly hope more of us match your kindness.

It’s a lovely place simply to walk around. Lots of lovely cafes - including at the Merchant Adventurers Hall - and pubs with live music. I enjoyed watching the stonemasons working at the Minster.

‘Really incredible’ sixth-century sword found in Kent Exclusive: Sword is among striking objects unearthed from Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury

Just one of the treats in store in the brand new series of Digging for Britain: a beautifully preserved sword from an Anglo Saxon cemetery in Kent that’s providing precious insights into contacts & connections in post-Roman Britain.
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...