Dr. MM
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As longtime observers of struggles to establish peace and justice in the US and around the world, The Nation is honored to nominate the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”
www.thenation.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM
As longtime observers of struggles to establish peace and justice in the US and around the world, The Nation is honored to nominate the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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The thing about Greg Bovino being pulled out of the fray is that he’s not in charge of ICE. That’s Todd Lyon.
In either case we’re gonna need to Abolish CBP and Abolish ICE
In either case we’re gonna need to Abolish CBP and Abolish ICE
January 27, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The thing about Greg Bovino being pulled out of the fray is that he’s not in charge of ICE. That’s Todd Lyon.
In either case we’re gonna need to Abolish CBP and Abolish ICE
In either case we’re gonna need to Abolish CBP and Abolish ICE
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ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:06 PM
ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them." www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...
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BREAKING:
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
January 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING:
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
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Okay. Time to call your democratic senators and tell them that Bovino’s demotion and humiliation WILL NOT SUFFICE to fund DHS.
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Okay. Time to call your democratic senators and tell them that Bovino’s demotion and humiliation WILL NOT SUFFICE to fund DHS.
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When I called my senators I specifically said this kind of shit would not fly. Tell yours the same.
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 AM
When I called my senators I specifically said this kind of shit would not fly. Tell yours the same.
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Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
January 27, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Bovino is just the patsy - a noxious and odious fall guy. Stephen Miller is the architect and prime mover of the whole thing. Everything they do is at his direction - often after his threats. As long as he runs policy in the WH, nothing will change no matter how many Bovinos come and go.
The traitor to our society has, quite literally, set us back about a million years in science and healthcare in a single year of his fascist actions.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office
A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies
www.science.org
January 27, 2026 at 4:25 AM
The traitor to our society has, quite literally, set us back about a million years in science and healthcare in a single year of his fascist actions.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Who’s next?
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
Greg Bovino Loses His Job
The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Who’s next?
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
One demotion cannot detract from accountability.
Greg Bovino and Trump’s agents must still be held responsible for the killings and the damage they’ve done to America.
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The problem with symbolic compliance isn’t just that they fall short of ending violence.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The problem with symbolic compliance isn’t just that they fall short of ending violence.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
It’s also that people duped by the symbols will switch sides to defend the oppressor, emboldening them to become more violent and violate more civil rights than before.
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The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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Exactly right.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
They are wounded and flailing. Press the advantage.
January 27, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Exactly right.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
Bovino's leaving? Great, get Noem to resign.
Noem resigns? Great, defund and dismantle ICE.
Go after Stephen Miller too. Bring charges against ICE thugs at the state and local level. Lawsuits. New state laws restricting them.
Every possible angle.
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The HPV vaccine prevents cervical and other cancers.
This is a good thing and because of that reason RFK. Jr and his ACIP are going to go after this safe and effective vaccine to undermine its uptake.
Measles is back, Pertussis is back & if they have their way cervical cancer will not be eliminated.
This is a good thing and because of that reason RFK. Jr and his ACIP are going to go after this safe and effective vaccine to undermine its uptake.
Measles is back, Pertussis is back & if they have their way cervical cancer will not be eliminated.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the initial approval of the HPV vaccine, and January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Sadly, 2026 is going to be a year of disinformation about the HPV vaccine.
January 26, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The HPV vaccine prevents cervical and other cancers.
This is a good thing and because of that reason RFK. Jr and his ACIP are going to go after this safe and effective vaccine to undermine its uptake.
Measles is back, Pertussis is back & if they have their way cervical cancer will not be eliminated.
This is a good thing and because of that reason RFK. Jr and his ACIP are going to go after this safe and effective vaccine to undermine its uptake.
Measles is back, Pertussis is back & if they have their way cervical cancer will not be eliminated.
@theplanetaryguy.bsky.social your estimate was only off by one.
2026 LPSC Abstract List is up.
429 oral presentations
590 posters
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1019 total presenters
#PlanetSci
429 oral presentations
590 posters
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1019 total presenters
#PlanetSci
LPSC 2026 - Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
We’re excited to announce that the 57th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) will take place March 16–20, 2026, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in The Woodlands...
www.hou.usra.edu
January 26, 2026 at 10:19 PM
@theplanetaryguy.bsky.social your estimate was only off by one.
A thing doesn't have to be widely visible to be helpful.
There are many kids unable to go to school b/c the kidnapping and trafficking and executions by fascist cowards in masks.
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There are many kids unable to go to school b/c the kidnapping and trafficking and executions by fascist cowards in masks.
Free online tutoring is available: www.learntobe.org
If you know of more free online tutoring, please share it.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:53 PM
A thing doesn't have to be widely visible to be helpful.
There are many kids unable to go to school b/c the kidnapping and trafficking and executions by fascist cowards in masks.
Free online tutoring is available: www.learntobe.org
If you know of more free online tutoring, please share it.
There are many kids unable to go to school b/c the kidnapping and trafficking and executions by fascist cowards in masks.
Free online tutoring is available: www.learntobe.org
If you know of more free online tutoring, please share it.
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"Young people today are so fragile and lazy. My generation ended the Vietnam War, okay? Well, I went to a protest. Alright, alright, my older brother went to a protest. Okay, he went to Woodstock. My older brother went to Woodstock."
Now That I Am Old Enough to Enroll in Medicare, I Am Against Socialized Medicine
Now that I have reached the age of 65, I cannot more vehemently express my great relief for no longer having to shop around for expensive health in...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
"Young people today are so fragile and lazy. My generation ended the Vietnam War, okay? Well, I went to a protest. Alright, alright, my older brother went to a protest. Okay, he went to Woodstock. My older brother went to Woodstock."
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The nazis know they will double down on every murder as justified because it serves their purpose of moving the window of acceptability with their cult and collaborators. The interesting thing to watch is how many "Republicans" will discover they don't have the stomach of these true nazis.
January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The nazis know they will double down on every murder as justified because it serves their purpose of moving the window of acceptability with their cult and collaborators. The interesting thing to watch is how many "Republicans" will discover they don't have the stomach of these true nazis.
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Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Just kinda seems like refusing to tell us which ICE agents murdered Alex Pretti undercuts the idea that they’re wearing masks to protect themselves — rather than to be able to kill people with impunity.
The mother does all the work of raising the daughter. The father sometimes shows up. The thank-yous are, "I want to thank my mom for.... ALL THE THINGS. And I thank my dad for showing up today."
August 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The mother does all the work of raising the daughter. The father sometimes shows up. The thank-yous are, "I want to thank my mom for.... ALL THE THINGS. And I thank my dad for showing up today."
Taking a break from retrofitting grab bars in the bathroom for a family member to remind people:
Most of us are only temporarily physically abled.
If you can:
Install a ramp + landing at your entrance.
Install grab bars where needed.
Install accessibility features in your kitchen.
Most of us are only temporarily physically abled.
If you can:
Install a ramp + landing at your entrance.
Install grab bars where needed.
Install accessibility features in your kitchen.
July 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Taking a break from retrofitting grab bars in the bathroom for a family member to remind people:
Most of us are only temporarily physically abled.
If you can:
Install a ramp + landing at your entrance.
Install grab bars where needed.
Install accessibility features in your kitchen.
Most of us are only temporarily physically abled.
If you can:
Install a ramp + landing at your entrance.
Install grab bars where needed.
Install accessibility features in your kitchen.
There are thousands of problems with the US for-profit healthcare system, not least is healthcare should never be a for-profit business in the first place. (I’ll block you if you argue this point).
A rant in several parts.+
A rant in several parts.+
July 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
There are thousands of problems with the US for-profit healthcare system, not least is healthcare should never be a for-profit business in the first place. (I’ll block you if you argue this point).
A rant in several parts.+
A rant in several parts.+
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This is why it is essential that we remain peaceful at all our protests, especially next week June 14 at our 1600 planned #NoKings rallies
Do not give these motherfuckers a reason to use violence against us
Do not give these motherfuckers a reason to use violence against us
June 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This is why it is essential that we remain peaceful at all our protests, especially next week June 14 at our 1600 planned #NoKings rallies
Do not give these motherfuckers a reason to use violence against us
Do not give these motherfuckers a reason to use violence against us
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And there you have it. ICE didn't target migrant workers in Kristi Noem's farms or Sarah Huckabee Sanders' meatpacking plants because they wanted to create a riot in LA as a pretext to declaring martial law. They don't care about undocumented migrants, they only care about controlling US citizens.
June 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
And there you have it. ICE didn't target migrant workers in Kristi Noem's farms or Sarah Huckabee Sanders' meatpacking plants because they wanted to create a riot in LA as a pretext to declaring martial law. They don't care about undocumented migrants, they only care about controlling US citizens.