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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 11

We are interviewing people affected by federal science funding cuts. If that describes you, get in touch! We would love to interview you for our #DefundedScienceSeries. Contact us: www.fancycomma.com/contact. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0jj...

Federal cuts to open science? A chat with departing OpenNeuro scientist, Michael Demidenko, PhD

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 13d

A new KFF study reports: 24 million Americans will see their health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act DOUBLE.

Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.

Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 13d

I'm asking YOU:

What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?

What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?

Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz

Where We Are With the Government Shutdown | Sen. Bernie Sanders

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Alt National Archives @altnatarchives.altgov.info · 9d

This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 16d

Yes, You Can Be a #Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)

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Yes, You Can Be a Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)

Sheeva discusses a few things in life that have helped her be more creative and productive as a writer.

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Amstat-American Statistical Association @amstatnews.bsky.social · 16d

ASA’s Executive Director Ron Wasserstein shared how ASA is advocating for federal statistical agencies on Capitol Hill. ASA met with Congress and former agency leaders to spotlight the vital role of the BEA, BLS, ERS, EIA, NASS, and NCES. Learn more about ASA advocacy: tinyurl.com/9p6ztk4c #STATSSKY

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 19d

I love him

AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 19d

This little fox tends to hang out with the Bison herd. He lets them stir up the mice for him, easier hunting.

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 20d

Fat bears are cute 😍

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 20d

Once upon a Fat Bear Week 🐻💤…

The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.

May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨

#FatBearWeek #GoodNight

Fat Bear Week 2025

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 21d

I am done reading @kamalaharris.com's memoir and I am so glad she wrote it. More Kamala Harris on my timeline, please. Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss the review when it drops on Nov. 1 (or, hey, buy the book and read it yourself!). Affiliate link: amzn.to/3VAYJSj.

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 21d

Reading 107 DAYS by @kamalaharris.com (and loving it!) to review for our blog! Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss it: fancycomma.com/blog

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 22d

We talked to @johndospassosc.bsky.social, grandson of late American novelist John Dos Passos and former NOAA #SciComm contractor, about his current #FiredFed life which involves managing the Dos Passos literary estate, pursuing creative writing projects, and looking for a job. @savenoaa.bsky.social

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 24d

Politics isn't fluff or vanity -- it's the fabric of our society. Subscribe to our newsletter so you can read this gem when it drops on 9/23: fancycomma.substack.com. #SciPol

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · 24d

Thank you!

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Gator PASE @gator-pase.bsky.social · Sep 15

PASE is delighted to kick-off our Past Speaker Series by highlighting Sheeva Azma of @fancycomma.bsky.social! Read the piece, written by PASE Gator Aidan Mather and edited by PASE's Founding President Kassandra Fernandez here: gator-pase.github.io/blog/25-09-1...

From Neuroscience to Policy to Fancy Comma - A Profile of Sheeva Azma | Policy Advocacy in Science and Engineering

PASE Gator Aidan Mather profiles Sheeva Azma for the first entry of our Past Speaker Series.

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

In day 2 of being on this site, I have decided it is cool. Happy weekend, everyone! Be the positive change you wish to see in the world.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · Sep 11

Dreamers are doctors, teachers, firefighters and so much more. They’ve built their lives here with the protections of DACA, but Trump doesn’t care.

His rogue DHS is detaining and terrorizing Dreamers — a backdoor attempt to quietly kill DACA.

We will not stand for it.

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

There's so much Supreme Court news to keep up with right now. It feels like the more I learn, the less I really understand!

ACLU @aclu.org · Sep 10

NEW: We just filed an amicus brief with other free speech organizations in support of California’s lawsuit against President Trump’s deployment of the military in Los Angeles this June.

The president's actions violate federal law and put our communities in danger.

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

I enjoyed this post. It was not overly mean to anyone and reinforced that we should set evidence-based policies to help the people of our nation. Thank you.

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

I feel that, instead of tweeting this, you could have lived Michelle Obama's statement: "when they go low, we go high." It's important to have an informed constituency, but true leadership does not add fuel to the fire. I would love to see kinder political comms.

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's always interesting to see how staffers characterize their own bosses! It can often be quite telling.

Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Sep 12

QUACK RACKET fig. 2: Jay Bhattacharya, Director of NIH, with no medical expertise and a history of heterodox Covid skepticism. His staffers have described him as clueless and spineless — classic Quack Lackey. Plus, he's already cutting fund for key research, including for mRNA vaccines.

Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

It's really incredible to me that it took so long to get these repealed and it sounds like you and Sen. Young are amassing bipartisan support for this to pass in the Senate. Here's hoping we can avoid more wars in the future!

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · Sep 12

Vaccines work. Period.

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

Gotta love beavs 🦫

MPR News @mprnews.org · Sep 11

In Minnesota, beavers have long been considered a nuisance, thanks to their ability to gnaw trees and construct dams that sometimes clog culverts, raise lake levels or flood roads. But among scientists, there’s a growing recognition that these engineers bring a host of environmental benefits.

As nature’s ‘ecosystem engineers,’ beavers could help fight effects of climate change

Beaver dams reduce flooding, create wetlands that boost biodiversity and can even slow wildfires. But bringing back beavers would require a shift in public attitude — and finding ways for humans and beavers to coexist.

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Fancy Comma, LLC @fancycomma.bsky.social · Sep 12

Super cool!

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Craig Bettenhausen @craigofwaffles.bsky.social · Sep 11

I got to see a cool #science thing and now I get to tell you about it*:
Not obvious from the article is that I got to HOLD one of Franklin's original prints of the X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA. My job rocks at times. #chemistry @cenmag.bsky.social #chemsky
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Science History Institute library acquires original Rosalind Franklin materials and other artifacts

The library’s History of Molecular Biology Collection includes written materials, X-ray prints, and photos related to the discovery of DNA

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