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Jason Kamilar

@jasonkamilar.bsky.social
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Professor at UMass Amherst | primates | ecology | evolution | anthropology | transplanted New Yorker | Opinions my own | www.kamilarlab.org

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Dems getting better at this
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...
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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress (Gift Article)
The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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DOJ now 0-26 after judge rejects demand for Georgia voter rolls
The judge said the Civil Rights Act does not authorize DOJ's demands for the Peach State’s unredacted voter roll.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 26/09/2026
A MORATORIUM ON DATA CENTERS SHOULDN’T EVEN BE IN QUESTION AT THIS POINT And we definitely need more reporting on this issue: HEAT Data centers devour electricity and water, dump heat into communities, and Big Tech is building them faster than lawmakers are dealing with the consequences.
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Liz Essley Whyte @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NEW exclusive from me: Health officials moved money out of the Office of Minority Health to help pay for the ballooning costs of RFK Jr.'s security gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Exclusive | RFK Jr.’s Enhanced Security Was Funded With Money From Minority Health Office
The cost of the health secretary’s security grew from roughly $10 million in fiscal year 2025 to $17 million in fiscal year 2026.
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Politico @politico.com · 20/09/2026
Trump asked budget chief to draft order bringing health research funding under his control
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Trump asked budget chief to draft order bringing health research funding under his control
The move came after the NIH director refused Trump’s request to cut Harvard grants in an Oval Office meeting.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.” Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com
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Walker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This “noticing” talking point comes out of white nationalist/neo-Nazi circles. Typically part of antisemitic conspiracy theories.
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
arstechnica.com/science/2026...
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NIH to use part of its budget to pay for Department of Defense research
Money would ostensibly fund research the NIH leadership said it no longer wanted.
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
That is an incidence rate of… 0.00547% The voter fraud allegations you’ve been sold are blatantly and provably false.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/09/2026
BREAKING: A U.S. Postal Service official has alleged that the agency is moving forward with a “secretive rushed” effort to implement Trump’s order exerting federal control over mail voting, despite a court order blocking those plans. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u...
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Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms (Gift Article)
A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public | CNN Politics
The US Postal Service effort to develop a sweeping new system for verifying mail ballots has invited a host of IT concerns among agency officials, with some describing the process internally as a “sh*...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This is no coincidence. This is a multi-part plan by the GOP to make it harder for you to vote and easier for them to cheat. Please read and share. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Republicans, Trump DOJ press Supreme Court to weaken federal protection against last-minute voter purges
If the Supreme Court accepts their reading, states could have substantially more freedom to run systematic purge program in the final weeks before federal elections — precisely when an erroneous match...
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report
After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned.
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Wyoming’s Republican governor raises concerns over ‘aggressive’ DOJ election monitors
Gov. Mark Gordon said the behavior of Justice Department officials who observed the state’s primary elections last week was “irregular.”
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A civilian geography professor was fired from West Point for pushing back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change.
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West Point professor fired after pushing back on limitations to teaching climate change, lawsuit says
Adam Kalkstein pushed back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change, the lawsuit says.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This morning in Danbury, ICE was arresting parents at school bus stops. But it’s more sinister. ICE waited until the kids were on the bus so when they are dropped off at the end of the day, they are alone, scared to death they can’t find their parents. I’m heading to Danbury.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A mail-in ballot does not pose a health risk. It will not cause panic if exposed to the public. It's a piece of paper marked with a pen that is only dangerous to authoritarians wishing to rule rather than govern with the consent of their citizens. newsletters.democracydocket.com/cremated-rem...
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Cremated remains, fake explosives and your ballot
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In a country so deeply divided, isn't it nice to have something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheFiles-BeginTheTrials ⚖️
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
On 9/11, US airspace closed, Canada launched Operation Yellow Ribbon. Gander, a town of 10,000, received 38 airliners. Residents immediately sheltered, fed, clothed, and supported stranded passengers for days, providing this hospitality free of charge. interestingengineering.com/culture/oper...
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust
President’s speech, declassification of documents and heightened claims of noncitizen voting have experts concerned
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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 22/08/2026
I’m still trying to process how the president of the United States somehow talks tougher about Canada than North Korea.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Playing in our faces
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/08/2026
One of the things I hate the most about tariffs is that we knew they were illegal, and when the court finally decided they were illegal, they forced Trump to refund the tariffs. But the refunds went to the corporations, and not the people the corporations raised prices on. What a scam.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Whether it's a trade war with Canada or an actual war with Iran, the pattern is the same: Americans are paying the price for the President's choices.
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Exclusive: NSF set to issue lowest number of new grants in four decades
The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
BREAKING: WASHINGTON (AP) - Editor of Stars and Stripes says he is being fired for insubordination after saying any censorship is a 'red line.'
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Congratulations to my student Laura Haynes for being named a National Geographic Explorer! @umassamherst.bsky.social @sbs-umass.bsky.social explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/la...
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Explorer Home
Where National Geographic Explorers start.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/08/2026
Ossoff: "I have zero interest in running for president in 2028, and frankly zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football right now ... these midterms are the whole ballgame ... I don't know that we have a free and fair election in 2028 unless we restore checks and balances in these 2026 midterms."
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 08/08/2026
A reminder about taking the 5th.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/08/2026
TALARICO: What they're doing in TX is they're redrawing the lines in middle of the decade, which is unprecedented. It's like changing rules after halftime bc you're worried the other team is going to win. It's cheating CHARLAMAGNE: More politicians should say that T: That they're cheating? C: Yes
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel Washington, D.C. to provide the DOJ with access to its complete voter registration database. DOJ is now 0-21 in these cases. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/washin...
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🚨 United States of America v. Evans
Learn more.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit to compel Illinois to provide its complete statewide voter registration database. Another big victory for Elias Law Group and its clients. DOJ is now 0-19 in these cases. ELG remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
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🚨 United States of America v. Matthews
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/07/2026
this Pirro press conference is completely beyond parody, like a deleted scene from Idiocracy. listen to this shit
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
NEW: Thursday was the worst day for DOJ. The worst day for DOJ ... so far. Tonight, at Law Dork:
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Thursday was the worst day for DOJ.
The worst day for DOJ ... so far.
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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Exclusive | White House to Redirect Billions in Research Funds Toward AI, Away From Colleges
The overhaul will reshape $200 billion in spending a year and favors individual scientists to outpace China.
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Jason Kamilar @jasonkamilar.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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Pete Hegseth, You Call That a Pull-Up?
Military fitness experts say the secretary of defense fails on form.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Pool report from @svdate.bsky.social, who is at the World Cup ceremony: "The president walked onto the field at 1826 to a sustained chorus of boos. Ambient crowd noise was about 78 decibels. Booing brought it to 84."
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Warner on CBS: I was embarrassed that the president went before our country and networks like yours carried this as news as opposed to a rehash of falsehoods. It is incumbent upon you and any responsible journalist to pushback on this.
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Statement from Annie Farmer on meeting with Todd Blanche: "After meeting with Todd Blanche, I feel even more confident in urging senators to vote against his confirmation as the United States' Attorney General. "I found him abrasive, condescending, and intentionally noncommittal to survivors."
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This is quite clearly a total lie. The story quotes a "draft press release." This is why we meed to support independent pro-democracy media rather than the stenographers for the administration. Begin by subscribing to Democracy Docket. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
OSSOFF: I expect tonight's speech to be equal parts pathetic and dangerous. I think we will hear from the world's most famous sore loser, a prime time presidential sour grapes address reheating, debunked conspiracy theories about an election in which he was soundly defeated.
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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 15/07/2026
Ossoff is a extraordinarily effective questioner in tone and substance — and understands the importance of listening and responding when a witness is blathering.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This Administration is engaged in the largest criminal cover-up in American history.   Todd Blanche cannot serve as AG. Full stop.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 15/07/2026
this guy wants as many americans as possible to die of preventable diseases. he views that as preferable to vaccines or long term medication. makes us “stronger”
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/07/2026
OSSOFF: Who won the 2020 election? CLAYTON: Uhm, you know, I'm not going to do this with you O: This is a job interview. You have an obligation to be honest with the committee. Who won the 2020 election? C: I'm not gonna get into that with you O: You're not being honest or forthright C: ...
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
@ejeancarroll.bsky.social: "I don't understand how people can be afraid of a fat elderly man who wears apricot makeup, his hair done up like Tippi Hedren in The Birds and sits in a court room and moans and groans and complains”
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit to compel New Mexico to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. DOJ is now 0-15 in these cases. Elias Law Group and its clients are undefeated! www.democracydocket.com/cases/new-me...
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🚨 United States of America v. Toulouse Oliver
Learn more here.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Schiff: The judge, in that decision on Monday, referred Blanche, basically, to the New York Bar Association because of his conduct. How is it possible that after being referred to the bar association for potential discipline on Monday, we’re contemplating this guy for attorney general on Wednesday?
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