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The Walker Lab at UTHealth @walkerlab.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

RADMicrobes workshop is back! Looking to learn bioinformatics and some basic bacterial genome analyses? I highly recommend this workshop. All my students take it and come out with amazing skills. www.eventbrite.com/e/rad-microb...

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RAD Microbes Boot Camp 2026

Hands-on boot camp on reading, assembling, analyzing, & dechipering microbial genomes.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 16/04/2026

After an Ohio teacher put up a poster in their classroom reading "hate has no home here," the school board said it violated a state law against instructional materials related to sexual orientation or gender identity. Anti-LGBTQ censorship laws do nothing to help kids learn and grow.

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Anti-hate poster has no home in Ohio classroom, says school district

The poster, which included a rainbow flag, counts as 'instruction that includes sexuality content' according to the board.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

My LGBTQ+ community will never be rendered invisible. We will always stand up and fight for our rightful place.

An Associated Press tweet reporting that the Trump administration will keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, with an image of the flag displayed in a park near a statue.

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Stephen Wolf @stephenwolf.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

NEW: Virginia just passed a law to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, giving it 222 of 270 electoral votes needed to activate. This map and spreadsheet show which states could join to activate it by 2028 depending on the outcome of the 2026 elections docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Electoral College cartogram showing which states are in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and which ones could join in time for it to activate by 2028. Each state is sized and labeled according to its number of electoral votes. The states are spaced out enough to accommodate the changes in size but retain their general shapes and relative positions on the map.

Current members are in solid orange, potential members are in light green, and nonmembers that are unlikely to join are in medium gray. Members have 222 electoral votes, potential states have 68, and the unlikely states have 248. The compact would only activate once states with at least 270 electoral votes have joined.

The seven potential members and their electoral vote are Alaska (3), Arizona (11), Michigan (15), Nevada (6), New Hampshire (4), Pennsylvania (19), and Wisconsin (10). Democrats would need to gain the governor's office and/or legislative chambers to win unified power in these states, as detailed in the spreadsheet linked in this post.

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Katherine Lemon @kathlemon.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

With gratitude to the Hungarian people for showing us what can be accomplished through concerted, peaceful action by many over time. May this be a call to widespread peaceful engagement to defend the U.S. Constitution.

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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Orbán's electoral crushing is a far greater achievement than most people outside Hungary realise. He systemically consolidated power for 16 years, fixed the electoral map, abused govt power for political purposes & censored media. The hurdles that Hungarians overcame for this moment were immense.

Opposition leader Péter Magyar at a rally.

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The Walker Lab at UTHealth @walkerlab.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

#Proudmentormoment my rotation student, Alexandra Serrato, won the 1st place poster prize as a pre-qualifying exam student at our departmental/graduate student retreat this week! Congrats Alexandra!

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The Walker Lab at UTHealth @walkerlab.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

#Proudmentormoment My PhD student @jmduranramirez.bsky.social won an award for his talk at the #UTICONF2026 Very well deserved Jesus!

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/04/2026

The science is clear: removing forest protections will be devastating on the environment. The Trump admin does not care. Fuel the fight to defend our forests and Stand Up for Science by donating at standupforscience.net/donate #Forest #Nature #Climate #Science zurl.co/KnBHN

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‘Illegal’ forest service overhaul risks causing ‘chaos’ across US public lands, union claims

The restructuring will close all regional offices, which manages 193m acres of land, roughly the size of Texas

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Buck Samuel 🪱🦠🧬🔬 @microbeminded.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Follow along with us on NASA+ here: ==> Launch (next attempt, 4/11 6:40AM CST): plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-vi... ==> Docking with ISS (if launches 4/11 - then 4/13, 10:40AM CST): plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-vi...

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NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 Launch

Coverage of the Launch of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus NG-24 Cargo Craft to the International Space Station (Launch scheduled at 7:41 a.m. EDT).

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Buck Samuel 🪱🦠🧬🔬 @microbeminded.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Not sure how many spacewalks they’ll have time for, but these studies in #Celegans will help tell us how the #microbiome alters host responses to microgravity.

Picture of Celegans animals expressing fluorescent proteins and colonized by fluorescent bacteria— GUT MICROBIOME
INVESTIGATING HOW SPACEFLIGHT IMPACTS ORGANISMS AND THEIR GUT MICROBIOME
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 07/04/2026

Science is in danger and needs your help!!! This administration is attacking American science and we need you to help fuel the fight for science! Donate at: standupforscience.net/donate #StandUpForScience #Donate #SaveScience #Science

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Scott Barolo @sbarolo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I just called my reps too, using @5calls.org. Can’t do nothing today ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Ali Nahdee @alinahdee.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

youtu.be/_K9az4El6YI?... I've liked Ted Lieu ever since he pulled this stunt. Dude keeps standing on business.

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Rep. Ted Lieu plays audio from detention center on House floor (C-SPAN)

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Elisabeth Bik @elisabethbik.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

#ImageForensics Kidneys of four differently treated groups of animals. None of these photos should overlap. But is that true???? Tell or show me if you find at least 2 sets of overlaps.

Four photos, sections of kidneys. Each photo shows pinkish tissues with round structures with white lines. Labeled A through D.

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The multitude of ways that jack up American healthcare costs (without improving outcomes) gift link wsj.com/health/healt...

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

To whoever did this at the #NoKings in Boston: Thank you.❤️ It made me tear up. And we must to be reminded of needless damage to humanity that results directly from the careless, bellicose bluster coming from the Pentagon and White House.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/03/2026

If President Trump thought he could shut us up with his attacks on free speech, he should think again. Our democracy belongs to all of us.

Someone holds up a sign that says "We the People" with American flags on it. They're wearing a jacket, beanie, and gloves. Many people and the Washington Monument are in front of them.

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

No Kings in Boston!!

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

POV: You made history by joining the LARGEST protest in United States history! #NoKings Use the energy’s from today’s historic day to meet your neighbors (if safe) and start a group chat on Signal. The most important resistance work is hyper localized 🤝 #WeSayNoKings

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Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️ @napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Here are some of my favorite signs from the #NoKings protest in Willimantic CT. I know some people are gonna say sign holders aren't doing enough, but as someone who has also written emails, signed petitions, called Congress reps, boycotted, donated $, & more, stop yucking our joy.

Long sign says "Waiting for the fall". A stack of blue turtles, stand on top of each other with the king in red on top, sweat falling off many of the turtles under the angry orange faced wing with the blond wig. It looks similar to a book by Dr. Suess. Each turtle has a different wordon it's shell: the law, justice, education, environment, federal workers, LGBTQ, Latinos, Blacks

Person wearing a coat holds sign that says "We hold the Bachelorette to Higher Standards than the President"

Prevent Truth Decay. Two teeth, one with a hole, on a red background with a large toothbrush made of scrubbers. And the sign handle is the toothbrush handle.

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

When I grew up in the 1970s, there were just a handful of vaccines Today, we are lucky to have vaccines against more than 20 diseases! Science has worked, what we need is greater access & less disinformation!

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Someone give this veteran at a No Kings protest in Houston a medal of honor. His response to being asked why he is protesting was brilliantly said.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18/03/2026

As the Senate prepares to vote on the GOP’s dangerous voter suppression legislation, join us in DC tomorrow to defend our voting rights and stop the SAVE Act: www.mobilize.us/dfadcoalitio...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Meta paid an effective fed tax rate of 3.5% on its latest tax bill — its lowest on record. Mark Zuckerberg's net worth just hit $222 billion. And Meta is pumping $65 million into elections this year to boost AI friendly candidates. Now it's reportedly planning to lay off 15,000 workers. Hello?

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Katherine Lemon @kathlemon.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Support our troops, bring them home. Stop this poorly thought out war with Iran. Valuing our troops and their families means only choosing war with clear objectives, to increase world stability, with consent of the people and Congress, and deeply aware of the immense economic and humanitarian toll.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 07/03/2026

President Trump doesn't have the power to unilaterally declare war. Head to aclu.org/war-on-iran- and tell Congress: Not one more taxpayer dollar for this illegal war with Iran.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 07/03/2026

One way to take action is to support Stand Up for Science. We're a registered 501(c)(4) social welfare organization dedicated to saving America’s scientific ecosystem, protecting health and defending democracy and your donations help. Thank you! #StandUpForScience www.standupforscience.net/donate

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Fuel the fight! — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 07/03/2026

Jenna Norton (@jenna-m-norton.bsky.social) speaking at the Take Back Our Science Rally in Washington D.C.! #March7 #March7DC #science #standupforscience #rally

Jenna Norton speaking at the SUFS National Day of Action Take Back our Science Rally in Washington D.C.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I think it is absolutely scandalous that in just one year of an HHS under the leadership RFK.Jr the US has lost its Measles elimination status and is now on track to do same for perinatally acquired Hepatitis B. These are huge public health wins that took years to accomplish.

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STCmicrobeblog @stcmicrobeblog.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

to whom it may concern 👇 at the suggestion of cartoonist Mike Lukovich, the rules for hyphenation were amended to reflect the given circumstances.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

This one hits hard.

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/01/2026

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."

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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/01/2026

We refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities. Call on Congress to block any additional funding for ICE at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-

Someone in a protest on a city street holds a sign that says "ICE endangers all of us."

Someone at a protest holds up a sign that says "New York City stands with Minneapolis!"

Someone holds up a photo of the Statue of Liberty on which is written "We welcome immigrants. ICE is un-American."

A sign is held up in front of tall buildings that says "ICE FUERA AHORA AHORA AHORA".

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PIDS @pidsociety.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

PIDS statement opposing today’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced changes regarding the organization and presentation of the U.S. childhood immunization schedule. Read the full statement at pids.org/2026/01/05/p...

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Today’s announcement that HHS is drastically altering the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule without a transparent process or clear scientific justification represents the latest reckless step in Secretary Kennedy’s assault on the national vaccine infrastructure. Our statement: bit.ly/497Tj8V

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Tom Sandora, MD MPH @tomsandora.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This abrupt change (based on no data) is outrageous and endangers the health & lives of US children. I have seen kids die from flu, meningococcus, and RSV. These deaths are preventable by vaccination. I urge parents to talk to your doctor about how best to protect your kids from these diseases.

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Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children

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Brittany Sutherland @sutherlandbl.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Same here. Half our income. Bills going late or partially-paid. My spouse still having to work (and work OVERTIME) for no money. And we were happy to muddle through, because the cause was worth it. Absolutely disgusted with Senate Dems.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 10/11/2025

Then why’d you cave?

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Unbreaking @unbreaking.org · 06/11/2025

We have a new timeline up today on our Medical Research Funding page, documenting the onslaught of political, legal, and bureaucratic attacks on medical research since January: unbreaking.org/issues/medic...

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Medical Research Funding: Timeline — Unbreaking

How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.

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Katherine Lemon @kathlemon.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Trust the scientific process. Science by its nature is dynamic, always discovering new knowledge. Rather than simply trusting science, we want to trust the scientific process, and sometimes the path of discovery is steep and windy and full of switchbacks.

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