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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D.

@skyenapolitano.bsky.social
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PhD in Clinical Psychological Sciences from Purdue University. Current postdoc at Duke studying emotion dysregulation and neuroscience. ▪️Posting/reposting current U.S. politics as small step to spread awareness. ▪️Views my own, not those of my employer

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Dan Quintana @dsquintana.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Without actually sending your scripts/data to other people, it can be hard to ensure others can easily use your materials. This looks like a great solution. Another cool feature is that users can also tweak scripts to see how conclusions can change when different parameters are used.
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Ryan Carpenter @rwcarpenterphd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The moral of the story is: don't hand LLM companies your stuff. As soon as you do, it might not be yours anymore www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/s...
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Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own? (Gift Article)
An expert at the University of Copenhagen said his team had been sharing its research with the company’s A.I. model, Claude, and that its new finding matched their work.
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Ryan Carpenter @rwcarpenterphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I'm reviewing applications for Notre Dame's clinical psych PhD program this fall! If you like daily-life processes, studying drugs, and talking about pizza, consider applying! Lab website: spiel-lab.nd.edu
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Studying Processes in Everyday Life (SPIEL) Lab
Explore the Studying Processes in Everyday Life Lab at Notre Dame! We study real-time behaviors using mobile devices like smartphones. Research alcohol, substance use, pain, and more.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 16/09/2026
While new things hit the fan every day in America, let's take a moment to remember that when we fight back, we win. The Senate paused the Science-Destroying OMB Proposal's implementation till December. The proposal will put ALL federal grant funding in the hands of Trump's political appointees. 🧵
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Solomon @solomonrmissouri.com · 13/09/2026
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My Insurer Denied My Cancer Treatment—and My Humanity. So I Emailed the CEO
At 36, Elizabeth Nicholas was diagnosed with breast cancer. After her insurance company refused to pay for a new form of chemotherapy, she took a direct approach. As Luigi Mangione’s trial brings the ...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/09/2026
We now know harmful “forever chemicals” are likely in the bodies of most people on Earth. Decades ago, 3M knew that these chemicals had seeped into the public’s blood, but they kept that a secret. One 3M scientist helped reporter Sharon Lerner understand how they kept it quiet for so long:
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How the Planet-Altering Disaster of “Forever Chemicals” Was Kept Secret
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Ardem Patapoutian @ardemp.bskyverified.social · 31/08/2026
NIH's Aug 2026 proposal would scrap exact scores and percentiles for three broad bins (top = top 25%). With funding rates at 5% or lower, too much then rides on administrative discretion. It devalues peer review and is a deterrent to engage. Tell NIH before Oct 13. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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NOT-OD-26-088: Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Changes to Reporting Outcomes from NIH Peer Review
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Changes to Reporting Outcomes from NIH Peer Review NOT-OD-26-088. NIH
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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My lab is ALSO recruiting a new postdoc to work on an exciting NIH-funded project. Start date ideally by early 2027. Please share with any recent or soon-to-defend neuro/psych PhDs with experience in rodent labs. northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
About the Opportunity Job Summary The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in...
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Blair Wisco @bwisco.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We are hiring an assistant professor in child clinical psychology! Review ad and apply here: spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/35832 Please repost and share widely! @cppugach.bsky.social @kwapillab.bsky.social @michaeljkane.bsky.social @mikey-jensen.bsky.social @levirbaker.bsky.social
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Aki Vehtari @avehtari.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
bayesplot R package 1.16.0 now in CRAN! This release has quite a lot of new functionality and other improvements. Below are some highlights. For more detailed release notes that cover additional improvements and bug fixes see Changelog mc-stan.org/bayesplot/ne...
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Changelog
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Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) @improvingpsych.org · 26/08/2026
Congratulations to the project “openESM,” which received🏆2026 SIPS commendation! openESM is a database of harmonized openly available experience sampling datasets. 🔗Project website: buff.ly/3Q5EwYt 🔗A preprint describing the project: buff.ly/iXcT6ZL
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openESM: Open Experience Sampling Method Database
<!DOCTYPE html> openESM: Open Experience Sampling Method Database A database of open experience sampling datasets openESM is a database of harmonized openly available experience sampling datasets.…
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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
My behavioral neuroscience lab at Northeastern is looking to recruit two new research techs! Job description and link to apply is here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
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Laboratory Technician - The Shansky Lab
About the Opportunity Job Summary The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time technician to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research. The position includes lab ma...
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Scott Delaney @scott-delaney.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Check out our new @grantwitness.org website! 18 months ago, we launched as a humble Google Sheet listing 8 terminated NIH grants. Today, we’ve launched a new site tracking tens of thousands of grants and new awards at several different agencies. THANK YOU to everyone who's made this possible! 🧵
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Grant Witness
An independent, up-to-date, grant-level record of federal science funding disruptions in the United States.
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NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Just a reminder that Russell Vought’s Project 2025 had a chapter on public lands that emphasized resource extraction and reversed conservation goals. Sending 2.5x more wild horses to slaughter achieved both in one fell swoop. Tell your Rep to support H.R. 1479 to Impeach Russell Vought.
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Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter (Gift Article)
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Please share--the Shansky lab is currently recruiting at all levels to work on an NIH-funded project investigating sex differences in the neural circuits that drive defensive behaviors. The official job ad isn't yet up, but interested folks can contact me as instructed here www.shanskylab.com/join
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Join — Shansky Lab
The lab at our end-of-semester field day
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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D. @skyenapolitano.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Visiting incomparable, vibrant NYC for the @neuromodec.bsky.social NYC Neuromodulation conference 🧠 Gotta say, @mayor.nyc.gov, love what you’ve done with the place❤️ For my neuromod folks, stop by poster C104 and say hello👋
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
If you haven't watched Heist, please check it out. It's a really honest and powerful recap of the damage from DOGE (aka Vought) to the civil service, and in turn the American people. The oath of office at ~30 min & during the credits is from @nihvigils.bsky.social. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
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New documentary recounts ‘free-for-all attitude of cruelty’ toward axed federal employees
The movie, which was filmed during the start of the second Trump administration, examines the human and societal effects of recent federal job cuts.
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Another damning admission on the Trump administration’s weaponization of government: the administration terminated grants of perceived political enemies. We all knew this was happening, but the admission and documentation in court is validating. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
PRESSURE WORKS. Now is *not* the time to let up. It’s the time to DIG DEEP. Look what we can do together, everyone!!! What will @standupforscience.net be doing during this time? PREPARING with our partners for legal battles…which there will be many. 4/
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Nothing to see here: Just 292,150+ people warning about Trump Admin’s new federal rule to strip grant funding power away from experts, scientists and unbiased arbiters Instead granting power over federal grants to Trump appointees Enormous issue Comment deadline is today
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Kate Clancy @kateclancy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Read the whole article - but also bring it to your departments, your unions, your senate committees.
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Opinion | The Faculty Workload Myth
Politicians think faculty members don’t teach enough. Here’s what the data says.
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Adam Konig | Play Mischief on steam! 🐀 @konig.games · 01/07/2026
My biggest pet peeve is that there's a ton of scam websites that are "Free QR Code Generator"s then the QR code stops working after a few days and then redirects you to ask you to PAY to re-activate it. I made a page on website for making ACTUALLY FREE QR Codes. Enjoy. konig.games/QRCodes/ #QRCodes
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I am really proud to share the Stand Up for Science Foundation's new Impact Report on the OMB Rule Proposal--done by the brilliant @irenesufs.bsky.social @colesci.bsky.social and team! We've got such a great team at @standupforscience.net. www.standupforscience.foundation/policy-and-a...
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Beyond Science: How OMB’s Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Threatens Essential Services Nationwide — Stand Up for Science Foundation
OMB’s proposed rule on federal financial assistance poses a sweeping threat to federal grantmaking and the responsible stewardship of American taxpayer dollars. It would dramatically expand execut...
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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
This is a tremendous piece by Judy Stone at @forbes.com. This new OMB rule is going to hurt communities from coast to coast. Federal grants are not just about research! www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...
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How The OMB Rule Could Hurt You And Your Town
The OMB proposal threatens scientific research and ALL federal funding for states, cities, and nonprofits. It politicizes ALL funding. Call your reps and write an objection.
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 12/06/2026
Misophonia is a neurophysiological disorder broadly characterized by two things: a severe aversion to sound and a struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion. And it still doesn’t have a formal diagnosis. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jT0BjN
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For People with Misophonia, Everyday Noises Can Be Agony
The neurophysiological disorder is characterized by a severe aversion to sound—and the struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion.
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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D. @skyenapolitano.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
SUfS has posted this handy guide—takes only a few minutes!
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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D. @skyenapolitano.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
If passed, this OMB proposal will use your tax $$ to fund research approved by political appointees, NOT scientists. The current process is imperfect but certainly more transparent than non-specialists deciding—at will—which scientific endeavors are worthy. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/o...
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Opinion | Trump’s Assaults on Scientific Research Just Got Worse
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NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Amazing and informative infographic created by a former fed about the proposed OMB rule on federal funding. It explains what it is, why it matters, and what you can do about it. We would love to see public comments on this to exceed 40k!
Infographic on OMB proposed rule to politicize federal funding
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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Russell Vought, Director of the OMB, has issued a set of proposed changes that would dramatically alter federal grant funding. However, we can each take action to prevent these from taking effect. Here's how, a 🧵 🧪 1/n www.science.org/content/arti...
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White House seeks to tighten political oversight of grantmaking
Sweeping proposed rule, now open for comments, would also restrict foreign collaborations and remove federal funding for open-access fees
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 28/05/2026
BREAKING: New proposed OMB regulation, applying to all federal grants, requiring grant reviews by senior political appointees and re-emphasizes that "peer review remains advisory and does not replace agency discretion". #standupforscience public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10817.pdf
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Late in the afternoon on Friday (yesterday), HHS/NIH did 2 things: 1) They RIFd more employees (despite the extreme staffing shortages). 2) They sent announcements to supervisors letting them know people in their chain of command will be moved to the career/policy “at will” status. 🧵1/3
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Paul Ingram, Ph.D. @ingrampsychlab.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The censorship at TTU is so bad that my someone above me, outside my discipline is intersting himself into my students training without my consent, insisting he is required to do so because of the 'policy'. @standupforscience.net
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
WHEN WE FIGHT WE WIN.
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RogueNOAA @roguenoaa.altgov.info · 02/04/2026
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Judge permanently blocks Trump order ending NPR, PBS funding
A district court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday permanently blocked President Trump’s executive order to halt funding to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcast Service (PBS).  I…
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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D. @skyenapolitano.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
#nokings
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 24/03/2026
NO KINGS 3 VIRTUAL RALLY organized by Stand Up for Science An accessible and inclusive rally for everyone, everywhere. March 28th, 12:30 - 2pm CT followed by live stream of the national flagship event from the Twin Cities (MN). standupforscience.net/sufs-nk3 #NoKings #NoKings3 #NK3VR #Rally
Graphic with text that reads “March 28th, 12:30 - 2pm CT - No Kings 3 Virtual Rally organized by Stand Up for Science. An accessible and inclusive rally for everyone, everywhere.” The graphic also includes logos for No Kings3 and Stand up for Science, and this link: standupforscience.net/sufs-nk3
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PACER Lab at Purdue University @pacerlab.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Two of our wonderful grad students are going to be sharing some of their recent work this week at the Society of Toxicology Research's 26th Annual Meeting in San Diego. We hope to see some of you there!
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
WE'VE GOT POP-UP PROTESTS FILLING UP THE MAP! It's super easy! ✍️ Register your favorite busy street corner here: www.standupforscience.net/march7#popup 📄 Get some flyers out! 🧑‍🎨 MAKE SOME SIGNS! 👯 Bring your signs and your friends to the location and PROTEST! @standupforscience.bsky.social
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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Still time to write to your Senators (and get your friends to do the same). Casey Means is a charlatan with dangerous views on contraception, raw milk, vaccines and has a whole lot of conflict of interest--she's making money off it all. Just say no to the quack. actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...
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Oppose Nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General
The Senate HELP Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. Surgeon General on Wednesday, February 25th. While we were hoping this nomination was dead, i...
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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D. @skyenapolitano.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
An excellent example of local government making choices in the interest of the people they represent! 📢 Your voice matters! www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
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McCandless approves resolution to keep local police from working with ICE
The vote followed more than two hours of public comment, mostly from speakers opposed to the ban. But council members said they'd heard from many supporters before the vote, and that the ban would all...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/02/2026
BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.
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Tara Raghuveer @taraghuveer.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
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Skye C. Napolitano, Ph.D. @skyenapolitano.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Has it been (almost) a year already? Time flies. Can’t make it to DC this time around but just donated to @standupforscience.bsky.social to promote and support the cause!
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
In March 2025, the FBI discusses internally Pam Bondi’s “clear and specific guidance" to redact images of "former U.S. Presidents, Secretary of State, and other celebrities."
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
EPSTEIN SURVIVORS: “This is a betrayal of the very people this process is supposed to serve… This is not over. We will not stop until the truth is fully revealed and every perpetrator is finally held accountable.”
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molly taft @mollytaft.com · 30/01/2026
god catherine ohara was the funniest person alive. id watch her in literally anything. this one hurts
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Jacqueline Sweet @jsweetli.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
‼️This famous photo from the Minnesota Tribune on Jan. 21 is from this incident, involving at least three of the same agents from Alex Pretti's killing. Thanks to the people replying who tipped me off to this.
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner @taffyakner.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Auschwitz was liberated 81 years ago today. Last year I published a story about the remaining survivors, fewer each year, and the importance of telling and retelling their stories. I hope you'll read it if you haven't. Here's a gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/m...
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This Is the Holocaust Story I Said I Wouldn’t Write
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
REPUBLICAN @SenThomTillis rips Noem & Stephen Miller — He says @KristiNoem is ignoring her job and the Trump regime isn’t helping Americans with disaster relief, and Stephen Miller “never fails to live up to my expectations of incompetence” (From CNN)
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 27/01/2026
A new Times video analysis breaks down the flawed and lethal actions by federal agents in the killing of Alex Pretti. Watch our visual investigation. nyti.ms/3YXeODB
A screenshot from our video analysis of the shooting of Alex Pretti. Headline reads: "New Video Analysis Reveals Flawed and Fatal Decisions in Shooting of Alex Pretti."
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