@johnniephd.bsky.social
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I remember what it was like during the Recession to be working 12-hr days as a warehouse temp as our family was losing everything (including, eventually, the house I grew up in) while the TV & politicians told us that the economy was "great" & "bouncing back" because Wall St was doing great...
There were 108,000 job cuts in January in the U.S., the most to begin a year since the Great Recession in 2009, according to a new report.
U.S. Jobs Disappear At Fastest January Pace Since Great Recession
There were 108,000 job cuts in January in the U.S., the most to begin a year since the Great Recession in 2009, according to a new report.
www.forbes.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:54 AM
I remember what it was like during the Recession to be working 12-hr days as a warehouse temp as our family was losing everything (including, eventually, the house I grew up in) while the TV & politicians told us that the economy was "great" & "bouncing back" because Wall St was doing great...
This episode was great! A touching tribute to the best Star Trek captain in the franchise! The theme from DS9 playing during the credits had me tearing up.
Learn about Sam’s holographic life in “Series Acclimation Mil,” as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY looks back on DEEP SPACE NINE
blog.trekcore.com/2026/02/star...
blog.trekcore.com/2026/02/star...
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Review — “Series Acclimation Mil”
Learn about Sam’s holographic life in “Series Acclimation Mil,” as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY looks back on DEEP SPACE NINE
blog.trekcore.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
This episode was great! A touching tribute to the best Star Trek captain in the franchise! The theme from DS9 playing during the credits had me tearing up.
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Learn about Sam’s holographic life in “Series Acclimation Mil,” as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY looks back on DEEP SPACE NINE
blog.trekcore.com/2026/02/star...
blog.trekcore.com/2026/02/star...
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY Review — “Series Acclimation Mil”
Learn about Sam’s holographic life in “Series Acclimation Mil,” as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY looks back on DEEP SPACE NINE
blog.trekcore.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Learn about Sam’s holographic life in “Series Acclimation Mil,” as STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY looks back on DEEP SPACE NINE
blog.trekcore.com/2026/02/star...
blog.trekcore.com/2026/02/star...
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STEM Black History Fact 5/28
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was the first Black scientist to earn a PhD in microbiology and conducted key research on tuberculosis when TB was a leading cause of death.
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was the first Black scientist to earn a PhD in microbiology and conducted key research on tuberculosis when TB was a leading cause of death.
Black scientists’ contributions to research throughout history
This Black History Month, we’re recognizing Black scientists’ contributions to science throughout history.
www.biotechniques.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
STEM Black History Fact 5/28
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was the first Black scientist to earn a PhD in microbiology and conducted key research on tuberculosis when TB was a leading cause of death.
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was the first Black scientist to earn a PhD in microbiology and conducted key research on tuberculosis when TB was a leading cause of death.
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This is my thing, yes criticize Dems and call them. But run your Republican Congress critters ragged right now. Make it impossible for them to have a moment of peace.
Again, I know everyone wants to yell at The Democrats & Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jefferies, but there are 10-25 people in Washington who could literally end all of this tomorrow, & none of them are Democrats, & they continue to get 24/7 free passes for being absolute oath-violating cowards. Focus.
Yes, we’re looking at you, Lisa Murkowski & Susan Collins & Thom Tillis, you absolute oath-violating cowards.
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This is my thing, yes criticize Dems and call them. But run your Republican Congress critters ragged right now. Make it impossible for them to have a moment of peace.
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Folks, every single video you've seen on here (or anywhere online) of local law enforcement arresting ICE is fake. They're all AI-generated. They're not real. I know they may look real to you, but they're not. Please, for the love of all that's good, stop sharing these videos.
February 4, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Folks, every single video you've seen on here (or anywhere online) of local law enforcement arresting ICE is fake. They're all AI-generated. They're not real. I know they may look real to you, but they're not. Please, for the love of all that's good, stop sharing these videos.
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STEM Black History Fact 4/28
Dr. Percy Julian pioneered the large-scale synthesis of steroid hormones, enabling modern cortisone therapies, sex hormones, and birth control medications.
www.pbs.org/education/bl...
Dr. Percy Julian pioneered the large-scale synthesis of steroid hormones, enabling modern cortisone therapies, sex hormones, and birth control medications.
www.pbs.org/education/bl...
Ten Black Scientists That Science Teachers Should Know About
Help your students see the possibilities of careers in STEM fields by providing them with diverse role models.
www.pbs.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 AM
STEM Black History Fact 4/28
Dr. Percy Julian pioneered the large-scale synthesis of steroid hormones, enabling modern cortisone therapies, sex hormones, and birth control medications.
www.pbs.org/education/bl...
Dr. Percy Julian pioneered the large-scale synthesis of steroid hormones, enabling modern cortisone therapies, sex hormones, and birth control medications.
www.pbs.org/education/bl...
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STEM Black History Fact 2/28
Dr. Patricia Bath invented laser cataract surgery, restoring sight to people who had been blind for decades.
cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/b...
Dr. Patricia Bath invented laser cataract surgery, restoring sight to people who had been blind for decades.
cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/b...
Changing the Face of Medicine | Patricia E. Bath
cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 AM
STEM Black History Fact 2/28
Dr. Patricia Bath invented laser cataract surgery, restoring sight to people who had been blind for decades.
cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/b...
Dr. Patricia Bath invented laser cataract surgery, restoring sight to people who had been blind for decades.
cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/b...
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STEM Black History Fact 1/28
Dr. Alice Ball developed the first effective treatment for leprosy in 1915, well before antibiotics were known. Her work went uncredited for years.
Dr. Ball - "I work and work and still it seems that I have done nothing."
www.womenshistory.org/education-re...
Dr. Alice Ball developed the first effective treatment for leprosy in 1915, well before antibiotics were known. Her work went uncredited for years.
Dr. Ball - "I work and work and still it seems that I have done nothing."
www.womenshistory.org/education-re...
Alice Ball
An Americ
www.womenshistory.org
February 2, 2026 at 5:26 AM
STEM Black History Fact 1/28
Dr. Alice Ball developed the first effective treatment for leprosy in 1915, well before antibiotics were known. Her work went uncredited for years.
Dr. Ball - "I work and work and still it seems that I have done nothing."
www.womenshistory.org/education-re...
Dr. Alice Ball developed the first effective treatment for leprosy in 1915, well before antibiotics were known. Her work went uncredited for years.
Dr. Ball - "I work and work and still it seems that I have done nothing."
www.womenshistory.org/education-re...
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Happy Black History Month 🖤✨
Libraries and books are from perfect. The Dewey Decimal System is imperfect. But we will never forget the work of Dorothy B. Porter. She decolonized the Dewey Decimal System. She helped us belong in libraries, in books.
We celebrate and thank you, Dorothy B. Porter 💜📚
Libraries and books are from perfect. The Dewey Decimal System is imperfect. But we will never forget the work of Dorothy B. Porter. She decolonized the Dewey Decimal System. She helped us belong in libraries, in books.
We celebrate and thank you, Dorothy B. Porter 💜📚
February 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Happy Black History Month 🖤✨
Libraries and books are from perfect. The Dewey Decimal System is imperfect. But we will never forget the work of Dorothy B. Porter. She decolonized the Dewey Decimal System. She helped us belong in libraries, in books.
We celebrate and thank you, Dorothy B. Porter 💜📚
Libraries and books are from perfect. The Dewey Decimal System is imperfect. But we will never forget the work of Dorothy B. Porter. She decolonized the Dewey Decimal System. She helped us belong in libraries, in books.
We celebrate and thank you, Dorothy B. Porter 💜📚
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Wow! I can’t believe we got this done! Now call your senators and tell them restrictions are nice, but they should strip the BBB funding of ICE and CBP.
🚨 The Senate has agreed to a deal to vote on 5/6 full appropriations bills and replace the DHS funding measure with a 2-week stopgap bill, per multiple sources. That gives time to negotiate on the Dem demands for ICE and CBP restraints.
January 29, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Wow! I can’t believe we got this done! Now call your senators and tell them restrictions are nice, but they should strip the BBB funding of ICE and CBP.
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ICE has been holding a disabled Black man for a year!
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Sign the Petition
Demand the Release of Rodney Taylor from ICE Detention
www.change.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM
ICE has been holding a disabled Black man for a year!
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch. Different than what I usually read. Delightful so far.
January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch. Different than what I usually read. Delightful so far.
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Quick question… they spent all that time in Minnesota
Kidnapping
Killing
And causing chaos
Did it make America great?
Did it make your life for a single moment better?
Kidnapping
Killing
And causing chaos
Did it make America great?
Did it make your life for a single moment better?
January 26, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Quick question… they spent all that time in Minnesota
Kidnapping
Killing
And causing chaos
Did it make America great?
Did it make your life for a single moment better?
Kidnapping
Killing
And causing chaos
Did it make America great?
Did it make your life for a single moment better?
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Forgiveness and redemption are important to humanity.
And while I have forgiven many people over the years, this is an administration that I will neither forget nor forgive for their transgressions against America and the world.
I am righteously angry and I want justice.
And while I have forgiven many people over the years, this is an administration that I will neither forget nor forgive for their transgressions against America and the world.
I am righteously angry and I want justice.
January 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Forgiveness and redemption are important to humanity.
And while I have forgiven many people over the years, this is an administration that I will neither forget nor forgive for their transgressions against America and the world.
I am righteously angry and I want justice.
And while I have forgiven many people over the years, this is an administration that I will neither forget nor forgive for their transgressions against America and the world.
I am righteously angry and I want justice.
And to remove Miller. Only need 16 Republicans to flip.
Enough Dems have made the funding bill dead in the water. Now we need Noem impeached and ICE dismantled.
Are there any folks outside Mike Johnson’s house?
Are there any folks outside Mike Johnson’s house?
There are about 100 protesters outside Schumer’s building in the middle of the blizzard urging him to whip Dem votes against any more ICE/CBP funding.
January 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM
And to remove Miller. Only need 16 Republicans to flip.
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There are going to be lots of folks with time on their hands tomorrow waiting out the snow/storm.
Lots to think about after the events of today with seething anger in so many communities from nursing to bicycling to Veterans Administration and more.
Americans might have hit a turning point.
Lots to think about after the events of today with seething anger in so many communities from nursing to bicycling to Veterans Administration and more.
Americans might have hit a turning point.
January 25, 2026 at 4:37 AM
There are going to be lots of folks with time on their hands tomorrow waiting out the snow/storm.
Lots to think about after the events of today with seething anger in so many communities from nursing to bicycling to Veterans Administration and more.
Americans might have hit a turning point.
Lots to think about after the events of today with seething anger in so many communities from nursing to bicycling to Veterans Administration and more.
Americans might have hit a turning point.
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They did tell us what to do. In fact, they told us ALL OF THIS would happen & even offered the most progressive platform we’ve seen in our lifetime. We saw how right HRC was with Trump 1.0 & lost SCOTUS. All we had to do was vote Dem, but the majority of white folks & nonvoters took Dem power away.
January 24, 2026 at 8:45 PM
They did tell us what to do. In fact, they told us ALL OF THIS would happen & even offered the most progressive platform we’ve seen in our lifetime. We saw how right HRC was with Trump 1.0 & lost SCOTUS. All we had to do was vote Dem, but the majority of white folks & nonvoters took Dem power away.
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This is Alex Pretti.
This morning he was murdered by ICE. Six ICE agents held him down and shot him at point blank range. Alex was a nurse and researcher at the VA.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we stand united in action calling for the abolishment of ICE.
#ScientistsAgainstICE
This morning he was murdered by ICE. Six ICE agents held him down and shot him at point blank range. Alex was a nurse and researcher at the VA.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we stand united in action calling for the abolishment of ICE.
#ScientistsAgainstICE
January 24, 2026 at 8:03 PM
This is Alex Pretti.
This morning he was murdered by ICE. Six ICE agents held him down and shot him at point blank range. Alex was a nurse and researcher at the VA.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we stand united in action calling for the abolishment of ICE.
#ScientistsAgainstICE
This morning he was murdered by ICE. Six ICE agents held him down and shot him at point blank range. Alex was a nurse and researcher at the VA.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we stand united in action calling for the abolishment of ICE.
#ScientistsAgainstICE
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The House has approved the final set of spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, despite objections from Democrats to the funding levels set for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. n.pr/49Zgjq2
House approves spending bills despite many Democrats' objections to ICE funds
The House has approved the final set of spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, despite objections from Democrats to the funding levels set for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
n.pr
January 22, 2026 at 10:43 PM
The House has approved the final set of spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, despite objections from Democrats to the funding levels set for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. n.pr/49Zgjq2
January 22, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Call him. Call them all. 5calls.org makes it easy. Gives a script and the phone number directly to your legislator’s office. Call them.
NEWS: While Hakeem Jeffries has announced he's opposing the DHS/ICE funding bill tomorrow, his team is not whipping the vote. Several frontliners are expected to vote yes. There's a difference in leadership between personal vote decisions & unifying the caucus.
From me:
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
From me:
prospect.org/2026/01/21/j...
Jeffries Won’t Whip Vote Against ICE Funding - The American Prospect
While the House Democratic leader announced personal opposition to a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, he won’t pressure his colleagues to do the same.
prospect.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Call him. Call them all. 5calls.org makes it easy. Gives a script and the phone number directly to your legislator’s office. Call them.
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CAer here. Newsom has spent the last year on his own podcast platforming fascists, agreeing with transphobes & recently pro ICE Shapiro. Policy-wise he's been criminalizing the unhoused, reneged on several social programs, and more. When Tr*mp sent ICE here he said some stuff and did NOTHING.
Link.
It’s not just that he’s insulting our allies, who never asked for any of this. It’s that he’s pretending not to know that sometimes calling someone out publicly is not the best strategy, and that being a good leader is about doing what’s best for your people, not showing how manly you are.
It’s not just that he’s insulting our allies, who never asked for any of this. It’s that he’s pretending not to know that sometimes calling someone out publicly is not the best strategy, and that being a good leader is about doing what’s best for your people, not showing how manly you are.
January 20, 2026 at 11:43 PM
CAer here. Newsom has spent the last year on his own podcast platforming fascists, agreeing with transphobes & recently pro ICE Shapiro. Policy-wise he's been criminalizing the unhoused, reneged on several social programs, and more. When Tr*mp sent ICE here he said some stuff and did NOTHING.
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"The more time you spend doing something, ... the less exhausted you are by the onslaught of information that really wins when it can convince you that the only thing you can do is watch what is happening to you," she later added.
January 20, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"The more time you spend doing something, ... the less exhausted you are by the onslaught of information that really wins when it can convince you that the only thing you can do is watch what is happening to you," she later added.
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This is how we first teach chirality to our undergrads !
Loved this from @simonmaechling.bsky.social - chemistry FTW…
@dereklowe.bsky.social @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social
@dereklowe.bsky.social @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social
January 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
This is how we first teach chirality to our undergrads !