Dr Sian Gramates
@drglam.bsky.social
Biocurator, feminist, molecular neuroscientist, pagan, Drosophila geneticist, comics geek, cat adorer, coping with disability
DrGlam nearly everywhere
DrGlam nearly everywhere
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Damn you’re telling me the technology that was very obviously intended for unregulated speculation and criminal enterprises was used to do awful things
"We've basically funded an elite global pedophile ring since 2015. I feel sick."
Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein
The crypto community is reeling from the discovery that Epstein was a huge backer of early Bitcoin efforts.
trib.al
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Damn you’re telling me the technology that was very obviously intended for unregulated speculation and criminal enterprises was used to do awful things
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[Miller] gushed about creating “vast holding facilities” built on “open land,” which would enable Trump to escalate the volume and speed of deportations to unprecedented heights. Trembling with excitement, Miller vowed: “President Trump will do whatever it takes.”
Vast camps are central to Trumpism. Stephen Miller has long been very excited about them. Backlash is another sign that opposition to Trump/Miller runs deeper than revulsion at ICE. There's real resistance to the whole ideological project of mass deportations. 4/
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
February 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
[Miller] gushed about creating “vast holding facilities” built on “open land,” which would enable Trump to escalate the volume and speed of deportations to unprecedented heights. Trembling with excitement, Miller vowed: “President Trump will do whatever it takes.”
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Remember the incident where DHS claimed officers shot a guy because he attacked them with a snow shovel?
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
They just blindly shot through the fucking door.
"Additional photographs show damage consistent with a bullet fragment lodged in a bedroom wall down the hallway — suggesting it traveled between a mattress and a portable crib in a room where several small children sleep."
"Additional photographs show damage consistent with a bullet fragment lodged in a bedroom wall down the hallway — suggesting it traveled between a mattress and a portable crib in a room where several small children sleep."
"Photographic evidence from the shooting scene of a Venezuelan man by federal agents last month in Minneapolis supports the account of witnesses there – and appears to undercut the narrative provided by federal officials." www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
February 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Remember the incident where DHS claimed officers shot a guy because he attacked them with a snow shovel?
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
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Damn right we object to Donald Trump’s attempt to take over our nation’s central bank.
All 11 Democrats on @banking.senate.gov are clear: until the sham criminal investigations into Fed Board members are closed, we must not move forward on any Fed nominee.
All 11 Democrats on @banking.senate.gov are clear: until the sham criminal investigations into Fed Board members are closed, we must not move forward on any Fed nominee.
February 4, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Damn right we object to Donald Trump’s attempt to take over our nation’s central bank.
All 11 Democrats on @banking.senate.gov are clear: until the sham criminal investigations into Fed Board members are closed, we must not move forward on any Fed nominee.
All 11 Democrats on @banking.senate.gov are clear: until the sham criminal investigations into Fed Board members are closed, we must not move forward on any Fed nominee.
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James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
James Comer is bringing Hillary Clinton before his committee to testify about Epstein despite having zero contact with him, but not Epstein’s neighbor Howard Lutnick who lied about his connections to Epstein over many years which is proven in the files.
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👀 The FDA webpage 🧠🪱 doesn't want you to see ❗❗
Given recent shenanigans with the autism advisory committee, we wanted to remind y'all that an FDA page warning about bogus autism cures was quietly pulled down
But there's an archived link in this article 😉
Given recent shenanigans with the autism advisory committee, we wanted to remind y'all that an FDA page warning about bogus autism cures was quietly pulled down
But there's an archived link in this article 😉
FDA Pulls Warning About 'Potentially Dangerous' Autism Therapies
The Food and Drug Administration quietly removed a page from its website warning consumers about bogus products and therapies that claim to treat or cure autism.
www.disabilityscoop.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM
👀 The FDA webpage 🧠🪱 doesn't want you to see ❗❗
Given recent shenanigans with the autism advisory committee, we wanted to remind y'all that an FDA page warning about bogus autism cures was quietly pulled down
But there's an archived link in this article 😉
Given recent shenanigans with the autism advisory committee, we wanted to remind y'all that an FDA page warning about bogus autism cures was quietly pulled down
But there's an archived link in this article 😉
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To give u an idea of how powerful men protect each other, remember Moira Donegan's "Shitty Men in Media" list? Here are former Paris Review Editor Lorin Stein (who got fired for being named), Michael Wolff, & Epstein discussing backing Stephen Eliott to supress MeToo
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 3, 2026 at 3:41 PM
To give u an idea of how powerful men protect each other, remember Moira Donegan's "Shitty Men in Media" list? Here are former Paris Review Editor Lorin Stein (who got fired for being named), Michael Wolff, & Epstein discussing backing Stephen Eliott to supress MeToo
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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The successful nonviolence and civil rights movements of the past, as I’ve gathered from reading about them, ALSO featured a shit ton of incessant petty drama and in-fighting.
But crucially, they didn’t have social media - so this was kept far more private.
But crucially, they didn’t have social media - so this was kept far more private.
February 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The successful nonviolence and civil rights movements of the past, as I’ve gathered from reading about them, ALSO featured a shit ton of incessant petty drama and in-fighting.
But crucially, they didn’t have social media - so this was kept far more private.
But crucially, they didn’t have social media - so this was kept far more private.
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Ahead of today's hearing with NIH Director Bhattacharya, @sanders.senate.gov released a report on cuts to critical healthcare research. New NIH awards in key health areas were down 16% last year, cutting off innovation for new cures.
Read the whole report: www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
Read the whole report: www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
February 3, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Ahead of today's hearing with NIH Director Bhattacharya, @sanders.senate.gov released a report on cuts to critical healthcare research. New NIH awards in key health areas were down 16% last year, cutting off innovation for new cures.
Read the whole report: www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
Read the whole report: www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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When folks in our world talk about pivoting to private philanthropy ... what are they talking about? Universities have been chasing that private money forever.
What juice is left for the squeeze?
What juice is left for the squeeze?
This is another one of the reasons I’m so deeply troubled by the fabulous new plan to just pivot to private philanthropy.
Billionaires will not save science
Billionaires will not save science
From 2019: Jeffrey Epstein liked to describe himself as a “science philanthropist,” and academics liked to take his money.
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
As more of Epstein’s enablers are uncovered, it’s worth asking why it was so easy for him to infiltrate science in the first place.
Read more from @lopatto.bsky.social:
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
When folks in our world talk about pivoting to private philanthropy ... what are they talking about? Universities have been chasing that private money forever.
What juice is left for the squeeze?
What juice is left for the squeeze?
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Indiana senator wants to know how to bring a "more competitive process" so that underfunded states get more? dude that is the OPPOSITE of competitive. that's affirmative action for states that refuse to invest in research capability at their public universities.
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Indiana senator wants to know how to bring a "more competitive process" so that underfunded states get more? dude that is the OPPOSITE of competitive. that's affirmative action for states that refuse to invest in research capability at their public universities.
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This is absolutely insane: DHS claims the right to subpoena your emails and to send investigators to your house. In this case, because a retiree sent the mildest possible criticism to a prosecutor. No judges involved.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon
Under Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has weaponized administrative subpoenas to attack free speech, according to privacy and civil rights groups.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
This is absolutely insane: DHS claims the right to subpoena your emails and to send investigators to your house. In this case, because a retiree sent the mildest possible criticism to a prosecutor. No judges involved.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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theory: we can get the mainstream press to write in the active voice if we frame all violence as a form of cancel culture. e.g., "the police canceled him 6 times in the chest and canceled him twice more in the head"
February 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
theory: we can get the mainstream press to write in the active voice if we frame all violence as a form of cancel culture. e.g., "the police canceled him 6 times in the chest and canceled him twice more in the head"
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happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
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To repeat - ICE agents have been trained to ignore the law, to act outside the law, not enforce it.
Hundreds and hundreds of crimes being committed, daily, by people paid for by all of us.
bsky.app/profile/timw...
Hundreds and hundreds of crimes being committed, daily, by people paid for by all of us.
bsky.app/profile/timw...
There is no law that allows these observers to be arrested. Multiple constitutional violations are happening every goddamn time they do this. And they will kill an innocent person again, it's only a matter of time.
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
To repeat - ICE agents have been trained to ignore the law, to act outside the law, not enforce it.
Hundreds and hundreds of crimes being committed, daily, by people paid for by all of us.
bsky.app/profile/timw...
Hundreds and hundreds of crimes being committed, daily, by people paid for by all of us.
bsky.app/profile/timw...
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Putting ICE at risk (hypothetically, and without any evidence of it having happened)? ❌
Putting local residents at risk (not hypothetical at all, with indisputable evidence of lethal encounters)? ✅
This is how Congressional GOP views our lives.
Putting local residents at risk (not hypothetical at all, with indisputable evidence of lethal encounters)? ✅
This is how Congressional GOP views our lives.
"Calling us fascists is incitement!"
"Also, putting any limits or accountability on our secret police militia is a non-starter!"
"Also, putting any limits or accountability on our secret police militia is a non-starter!"
February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Putting ICE at risk (hypothetically, and without any evidence of it having happened)? ❌
Putting local residents at risk (not hypothetical at all, with indisputable evidence of lethal encounters)? ✅
This is how Congressional GOP views our lives.
Putting local residents at risk (not hypothetical at all, with indisputable evidence of lethal encounters)? ✅
This is how Congressional GOP views our lives.
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The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning. n.pr/3ZhlKvr
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images
The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.
n.pr
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning. n.pr/3ZhlKvr
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I'm in Arkansas, and the response to data centers here has been enlightening. Too many people got burned by crypto miners dumping a shipping container full of servers running 24/7 in their backyard, and now they want blood. It's a very broad coalition of people.
4. I’ve spent some time tracking and attending local populist responses to ai data centers. Despite some critiques from left that it’s all repackaged “nimby bullshit” (as I’ve been told), I have seen organic multiracial coalitions on this issue. Esp. in places with strong environmental racism orgs
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I'm in Arkansas, and the response to data centers here has been enlightening. Too many people got burned by crypto miners dumping a shipping container full of servers running 24/7 in their backyard, and now they want blood. It's a very broad coalition of people.
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Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health
A ‘shadow CDC’ is scrambling to fill gaps in public health data
Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health
www.scientificamerican.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health
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February 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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1/5
“If people aren’t getting their medications and they’re not getting their treatments, they will die.” -- ICU nurse Mary Turner, Minneapolis,
The federal government has created a public health crisis, keeping people from life-saving care. 🧵 ⬇️
@melodyschreiber.com @theguardian.com
“If people aren’t getting their medications and they’re not getting their treatments, they will die.” -- ICU nurse Mary Turner, Minneapolis,
The federal government has created a public health crisis, keeping people from life-saving care. 🧵 ⬇️
@melodyschreiber.com @theguardian.com
Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare
Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
1/5
“If people aren’t getting their medications and they’re not getting their treatments, they will die.” -- ICU nurse Mary Turner, Minneapolis,
The federal government has created a public health crisis, keeping people from life-saving care. 🧵 ⬇️
@melodyschreiber.com @theguardian.com
“If people aren’t getting their medications and they’re not getting their treatments, they will die.” -- ICU nurse Mary Turner, Minneapolis,
The federal government has created a public health crisis, keeping people from life-saving care. 🧵 ⬇️
@melodyschreiber.com @theguardian.com
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If you click through the video says that the man attacked the kids at a protest at a high school.
I don't want to weigh in on that.
What I want to point out is that one of the teens is wearing a "Kill your local pedophile hoodie" the another one is wearing one that says "choose kindness always"
I don't want to weigh in on that.
What I want to point out is that one of the teens is wearing a "Kill your local pedophile hoodie" the another one is wearing one that says "choose kindness always"
February 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM
If you click through the video says that the man attacked the kids at a protest at a high school.
I don't want to weigh in on that.
What I want to point out is that one of the teens is wearing a "Kill your local pedophile hoodie" the another one is wearing one that says "choose kindness always"
I don't want to weigh in on that.
What I want to point out is that one of the teens is wearing a "Kill your local pedophile hoodie" the another one is wearing one that says "choose kindness always"
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i know portland doesn’t count as real america on the east coast but i saw very little national news coverage of this over the weekend—and the coverage i did see wasn’t prominent. i think a bunch of little kids and nurses and families getting gassed is newsworthy
ICE tear gassed a bunch of children on Saturday. This was a massive escalation of force. They were shooting tear gas at the back of the crowd, it took these unmasked people maybe 3-5 minutes in the cloud of tear gas to escape in without trampling. www.theverge.com/policy/87278...
ICE is afraid of children protesting
“Next time, I’ll be back with a gas mask.”
www.theverge.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
i know portland doesn’t count as real america on the east coast but i saw very little national news coverage of this over the weekend—and the coverage i did see wasn’t prominent. i think a bunch of little kids and nurses and families getting gassed is newsworthy
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Yes, the Harvard news swung from “they’re dropping the request for $200M to get a deal done” to “now they’re demanding $1B in ‘damages’” within six hours.
Universities CANNOT cave to this
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Universities CANNOT cave to this
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Trump Demands Harvard Pay $1 Billion
Just hours before the latest demand, The New York Times reported he had backed off calling for a cash settlement.
www.insidehighered.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Yes, the Harvard news swung from “they’re dropping the request for $200M to get a deal done” to “now they’re demanding $1B in ‘damages’” within six hours.
Universities CANNOT cave to this
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Universities CANNOT cave to this
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...