marissacheng.bsky.social
@marissacheng.bsky.social
Director of Planning at UC Berkeley. Always in search of creative ways to tell people they can't just do whatever they want; proud public employee; hobbyist baker and pianist. Views are my own.
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Agree
I think it’s time for Democratic leaders to start saying “if you’re a pilot or ground crew involved in a deportation that was stayed by a judge, you’ll be held criminally liable for human trafficking.” Everyone involved in these flights should have that fear in the back of their minds.
Overnight, this probable ICE flight landed in Benin and is now returning to Senegal, likely for a crew layover.
February 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Agree
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Jesus Christ these people are monsters.
How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.
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www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Jesus Christ these people are monsters.
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Analysis of US mortality data indicates breast cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia deaths decreased in people younger than 50, while #ColorectalCancer mortality rose to become the leading cancer death by 2023.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Men trying to control women to the point that they die
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.
(Published Feb. 2025)
(Published Feb. 2025)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Men trying to control women to the point that they die
There are way too many mediocre men in this world
What’s so weird about men in power is how when they face scandal and should step down the world acts like no one else can do their jobs. Bottstein, Wasserman, these aren’t irreplaceable men! Stop with this delusion.
February 16, 2026 at 3:10 AM
There are way too many mediocre men in this world
I guess I'm glad that I don't subscribe to the Globe, but this is not great for the paper that has the Spotlight team
The @bostonglobe.com opinion page this morning is headlined by white supremacist Richard Hanania, whose racist views have been smoothed over in recent months by centrists
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I guess I'm glad that I don't subscribe to the Globe, but this is not great for the paper that has the Spotlight team
Can my parents have all of the taxes they've paid for the past 50 years back if they're suddenly not citizens any more
honestly tired of trying to convince people that trump's immigration policy is not really about violent undocumented immigrants or even just undocumented immigrants, but immigrants in general and even non-white people more broadly.
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 13, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Can my parents have all of the taxes they've paid for the past 50 years back if they're suddenly not citizens any more
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honestly tired of trying to convince people that trump's immigration policy is not really about violent undocumented immigrants or even just undocumented immigrants, but immigrants in general and even non-white people more broadly.
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 13, 2026 at 2:38 AM
honestly tired of trying to convince people that trump's immigration policy is not really about violent undocumented immigrants or even just undocumented immigrants, but immigrants in general and even non-white people more broadly.
We're in the bad place
This is Bad
February 13, 2026 at 3:05 AM
We're in the bad place
😲 everything is fine......???
You may find this map shocking. The crazy imbalance even surprised me!
It’s the ratio of record highs vs record lows in each city since 2020. That’s right, in Miami there have been 115 daily record highs, but only 1 record morning low! Phoenix: 138 to 0!… 1/
It’s the ratio of record highs vs record lows in each city since 2020. That’s right, in Miami there have been 115 daily record highs, but only 1 record morning low! Phoenix: 138 to 0!… 1/
February 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
😲 everything is fine......???
Excellent news
A new policy approved by the Select Board this week aims to prevent ICE and other agencies from using public property in Brookline for civil immigration enforcement.
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Brookline joins neighboring cities in restricting ICE access to public property - Brookline.News
The new policy is similar to one announced last week by Boston, but has some changes intended to better fit Brookline, according to Town Administrator Charles Carey.
brookline.news
February 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Excellent news
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Come for the scandal, stay for the science.
How does adding extra room in the crotch area of a ski jumper’s suit actually change their jumping distance?
I spoke to some experts about the physics of 'Penisgate' and had too much fun writing this: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
I spoke to some experts about the physics of 'Penisgate' and had too much fun writing this: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...
The physics of ‘Penisgate’ and how ski jumpers fly
A scandal involving allegedly enlarged ski suits ahead of this year’s Winter Olympics has highlighted the intriguing physics behind ski jumps
www.scientificamerican.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Come for the scandal, stay for the science.
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Admin Officials in the Epstein Files:
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
February 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Admin Officials in the Epstein Files:
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
Donald J. Trump
Melania Trump
Howard Lutnick (Commerce)
John Phelan (Navy)
Paolo Zampolli (Kennedy Center)
RFK Jr. (HHS)
Kevin Warsh (Fed Nom)
Mehmet Oz (CMS)
Elon Musk (Fmr DOGE)
Steve Bannon (Fmr WH)
Alex Acosta (Fmr Labor)
Bill Barr (Fmr AG)
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Oh look, more fucking fascist shit.
CNN: "Another photograph - these are notes AG Bondi brought to the hearing today. This shows a list of Rep. Jayapal's search history. Lawmakers are allowed to go to a DOJ facility to search unredacted files. We learned from this photo that the searches are apparently being tracked & read by the DOJ"
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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This dude's expertise is not even in infectious disease or vaccines
The flu and pneumonia kill over 45,000 people a year. Moderna developed a new mRNA flu vaccine for people 50 and older--who are most at risk. Prasad, unilaterally, against the recommendation of experts within the agency, denied Moderna's appplication. www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
Prasad overruled FDA staff to reject Moderna's flu vaccine application
The rejection is the latest instance of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny.
www.statnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM
This dude's expertise is not even in infectious disease or vaccines
"after Trump" cannot come soon enough
Very excited about this new @knightcolumbia.org project, both because it gives us the chance to look beyond the current democratic crisis and because so many super people have already agreed to participate. knightcolumbia.org/content/new-...
New Knight Institute Initiative to Focus on “Reconstructing Free Expression” After Trump
knightcolumbia.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"after Trump" cannot come soon enough
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It is really, really sad and angering when one of your own switches sides and joins Team Disease full-on
Prasad is a hematologist/oncologist, not an infectious disease or vaccine expert.
The rejection of Moderna's flu shot application is the latest example of Vinay Prasad overruling career FDA scientists to place vaccines under harsher scrutiny. www.statnews.com/2026/02/11/m...
February 11, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It is really, really sad and angering when one of your own switches sides and joins Team Disease full-on
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Friends, media coverage of ICE in Minnesota has de-escalated. ICE hasn't. Residents are still being assaulted and detained every day. They need us now more than ever.
Read their stories 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/testimonies
Donate if you can 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/
Spread the word.
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Read their stories 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/testimonies
Donate if you can 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/
Spread the word.
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Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Friends, media coverage of ICE in Minnesota has de-escalated. ICE hasn't. Residents are still being assaulted and detained every day. They need us now more than ever.
Read their stories 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/testimonies
Donate if you can 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/
Spread the word.
🚫 🧊
Read their stories 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/testimonies
Donate if you can 👉 www.standwithminnesota.com/
Spread the word.
🚫 🧊
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The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years. www.wired.com/story/jeffre...
Jeffrey Epstein Advised an Elon Musk Associate on Taking Tesla Private
The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years. www.wired.com/story/jeffre...
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At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 and the wrongdoing includes patterns of violence, sexual abuse and corruption, a review by The Associated Press found.
As ICE expands, an AP review of crimes committed by agents shows how their powers can be abused
Investigators say one immigration official abused his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he sexually abused a woman in his custody.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020 and the wrongdoing includes patterns of violence, sexual abuse and corruption, a review by The Associated Press found.
🙋 Me, I'm very interested in not dying
For readers interested in vaccines for cancer prevention, here's a Review
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www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Vaccines for cancer prevention: exploring opportunities and navigating challenges
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - Cancer-preventive vaccines can reduce cancer occurrence by inducing a specific immune response against tumours before they can fully develop. This Review discusses...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🙋 Me, I'm very interested in not dying
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This article lists the JFK Federal in Boston as the planned site for more ICE in Massachusetts @universalhub.com
NEW: ICE is leasing offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, months-long expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:26 AM
This article lists the JFK Federal in Boston as the planned site for more ICE in Massachusetts @universalhub.com
Today I called my specialty pharmacy to inquire about the status of a refill I requested through their online portal. Last year I had no problems filling this prescription for a medication I need in tandem with my chemo to keep my blood counts up. 1/n
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Today I called my specialty pharmacy to inquire about the status of a refill I requested through their online portal. Last year I had no problems filling this prescription for a medication I need in tandem with my chemo to keep my blood counts up. 1/n
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The farther down this rabbit hole I go the crazier it gets.
The WSJ *editorial board* smeared Stacie and called for defunding MedPAC on the basis of a single Health Affairs Scholar paper coauthored by four people at CMS — including politicals, maybe all politicals? — none of whom has a PhD.
The WSJ *editorial board* smeared Stacie and called for defunding MedPAC on the basis of a single Health Affairs Scholar paper coauthored by four people at CMS — including politicals, maybe all politicals? — none of whom has a PhD.
Sure, WSJ. Shame on me for worrying about patient access to care and taxpayer spending over for profit companies. As long as the system works for the wealthy it must be fine with you. Enjoying the comments on the piece, though.
Trouble With MedPAC - WSJ share.google/M9VyVAt9V255...
Trouble With MedPAC - WSJ share.google/M9VyVAt9V255...
Opinion | The Trouble With MedPAC
A federal advisory board tries to undermine Medicare Advantage.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The farther down this rabbit hole I go the crazier it gets.
The WSJ *editorial board* smeared Stacie and called for defunding MedPAC on the basis of a single Health Affairs Scholar paper coauthored by four people at CMS — including politicals, maybe all politicals? — none of whom has a PhD.
The WSJ *editorial board* smeared Stacie and called for defunding MedPAC on the basis of a single Health Affairs Scholar paper coauthored by four people at CMS — including politicals, maybe all politicals? — none of whom has a PhD.