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Chuck Schumer is a fine leader in a stable country with a D President. But he’s not cut out for these times. The thing to know for scientists 🧪: Much of the NIH leadership—Tabak? Lauer, etc—has been cut from similar cloth as Schumer. They have spent their lives seeking steady bipartisanship. 1/

Remember who voted to work with Nazis rather than fight them. Primary them all. They did not save the Republic, they signed on to its defeat. #collaborators

🦠 Measles 🦠 We reported a month ago that Texas was suppressing the number of measles cases. We can’t give specifics to protect staff, but we remain confident that the actual number of measles cases is FAR higher than the official count of 294 lab confirmed cases.

Last month ranked as the third warmest February globally. From record Arctic heat to floods and droughts in different corners of the world, these maps show how the month unfolded. Read more: www.climate.gov/news-feature...

I don't think calling people who wear pocket protectors "scum" is allowed.

People always follow me under some assumption that I must think just like they do and that's almost certainly not reality. I am not a member of an organized political party. I'm a democrat!

Anyone in these areas should be ready to duck and cover this weekend. Share and pass it on.

A farewell to Canadians from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in case anyone wants to hear how actual leaders address their countrymen. ❤️🇨🇦

🧵 💉Dave Weldon mentioned thimerosal in vaccines in his letter after his nomination for CDC director was withdrawn. Let’s discuss. #factcheckfriday

The Defense Dept has deleted references to Black, Hispanic & female service members as well as topics such as the Civil War from its website in order to remove all references to diversity, equity, & inclusion. Sgt William H. Carney, a former slave, is the first black man to get the Medal of Honor.

Hey @schumer.senate.gov, who are you working for? Clementine Caligula? Or the People of the United States?

When Trump congratulates you for helping him out, have you really done the right thing?

What - and I cannot stress this enough - THE FUCK???

Worried that DOGE has your personal data? DOGE has been ordered to comply with FOIA requests. @raskin.house.gov is leading the charge. Fill out a request (below) to see what the space nazi and technobrats have on you. Fight back!💪 Never pick a fight with people who buy ink by the barrel. Mark Twain

Happy pie day.

I don't believe that Schumer likes Trump or agrees with him. And he's being humiliated by his own party. I'm left with a basic thought... he did something illegal and Trump found out about it. One doesn't go from "biggest threat to democracy" to "I'll play along" willingly. Unless it's L. Graham.

February 2025 delivered a mix of warmth and chill across the US. Arizona saw its 2nd warmest February on record, while cooler temps hit the Northwest and Plains. Precipitation was a mixed bag, too! Learn more: www.climate.gov/news-feature...

📚Resisting Autocracy Lessons📚 BEWARE THE ONE-PARTY STATE The parties that remade states and suppressed rivals were not omnipotent from the start. They exploited a historic moment to make political life impossible for their opponents.

Another round of forking at HHS? Say it ain’t so. Hit us up with tips if you’ve got ‘em. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

The base is extremely UNHAPPY with Chuck Schumer.

Highlighting for scientists and everyone: It was the independent newsrooms, and Bluesky, that have been the best sources of news yest and today. Not the New York Times. We all should ditch NYT for most political news — their small-c conservatism is a problem. /1

To paraphrase Dr. Ian Malcolm: "Your engineers were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." In this instance, should is absolutely the correct answer. #SurvivedToFriday

I wish I had a dime for every time I heard that Trump wouldn't be re-elected because Millennials were going to save us or women were going to save us. Yet, here we are. Maybe we just need to focus on saving ourselves.

Is SNL timeless? When it premiered in 1975 there was nothing like it. It took TV out of the hands of the Silent Generation and gave it to Baby Boomers and Gen X. Maybe there needs to be another shakeup of that magnitude with something new. Something nobody has ever done before.

Attention #NIH people: You can no longer trust ANY legal advice that comes from the NIH Office of General Counsel, or the HHS General Counsel. Please tell your supervisors and NIH leaders. HHS OGC is reorganizing under Trump.

Budget vote is today. Some dems are still on the fence. Flood their lines! Tell them to vote no on cloture and no on the continuing resolution. The CR hands spending power to Trump to slash at will. A shutdown to bring negotiators to the table is better than a permanent shutdown from being defunded

The RTO for the greater FDA was pushed to Monday. This is where our friends and fellow workers will be placed. Fucking shit ass full of traffic non secure no electricity having hallways and lobbies.

Hello. Good morning. Today we’re taking a hopeful lesson from Voyager. Keep going. Even when things get a bit scrambled and you’re pushing your limits. Those who care will be there with support. The program is a true example of government scientific excellence. science.nasa.gov/mission/voya...

So, so, SO much this. 👇🏾👇🏽👇🏼

Doing similar work in an environment that values actual freedom and tolerance? And maybe not going bankrupt because you get sick? Who wouldn’t want this???

Calling your representative and senators is typically more effective than other forms of communication, with the exception of snail mail. Most of these people were born in the Stone Age... a landline phone that doesn't stop ringing has more value to them than a pile of printed emails.

Calling your representative and senators and typically more effective than other forms of communication, with the exception of snail mail. Most of these people were born in the Stone Age... a landline phone that doesn't stop ringing has more value to them than a pile of printed emails.

Oregon Trail says we can restore our stamina by slowing down and taking a rest, so that's what we'll do. See you in the morning! #oregontrailmedicine

Keep in mind that this is yet another military operation potentially involving force while they’re illegally firing VA employees. These VA employees would provide services to the troops involved in any military operation - especially involving force. This is the opposite of “support the troops”.

It’s mind boggling how easily they’re capitulating. Hold. The. Line. ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼

From a journalist who worked in Russia: “I have never seen the level of fear I see now in the US. People are much more afraid to speak up here than they were in Russia under Putin.” Who will step up to lead the fight now? We need leaders.

The frequency and scope of incidents with airliners since Trump took office seems.... unusual. Maybe warning signs of deeper systemic problems due to deregulation and staffing cuts. Or, maybe it's not. It just seems weird.

This chode thinks that they can step to me for damage to their Nazi car. Fuck the fuck off.

This is what we are hearing from lots of federal employees right now: white-hot anger at Senate Democrats. From ppl across the country too. @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social @fetterman.senate.gov @bennet.senate.gov You are risking the ends of your political careers. Will you act?

Rep. Edwards ordered the veteran thrown out of the town hall meeting.

While RFKJ is busy making false claims about how dangerous the measles vaccine is, he forgets to mention that measles can cause pneumonias, brain swelling, and kills people. Get vaccinated. Your score per person is based on the overall health of your party. #oregontrailmedicine

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglass "One other thing I’ll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education." - Donald Trump

Call your Senator. Ask them to put Schumer in a nursing home.

Shutting down the Government is never a good idea, unless the point is to save our institutions and prevent mass firings. Then, it's a good idea.

I've lost a saddle. I know. How do you lose a damn saddle? That... I don't know.

@schumer.senate.gov! The cloture vote you're looking for is NO!!!