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Paul Guinnessy

@paulguinnessy.bsky.social

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Physicist, Journalist, Director of Digital Experience. All views are my own, not my employer. Fan of Film Festivals, Opera, and theater. Believer in buying two books for every one leaving the house. Unlikely to respond to DMs unless I know you.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 2d

So I have a job going: Solutions Architect, responsible for designing and implementing effective and scalable technology solutions that meet the needs of an organization that delivers programs and services to a federation of scientific societies. workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

Recruitment

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 5h

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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 5h

Adventures in framing:

Headline presenting this as a real-world question. Rather than as another sign of deepening vortex of narcissistic delusion and detachment from reality.

Headline: Trump Has His Eyes on Nobel Prize. Will He Get It?

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David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social · 8h

This article hasn’t explained a single thing about how this happened. I didn’t even get a sense that Jared knew how it happened.

Get to a yes first and then work out the details? Why would I give you a yes without details? What does that even mean?

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 9h

Here’s how Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, helped broker an Israel-Hamas breakthrough from a makeshift command center in Florida.

How Jared Kushner, a Self-Described ‘Deal Guy,’ Helped Broker a Gaza Breakthrough

Trained in New York City real estate, the president’s son-in-law had a single goal: Get to a yes first, and hash out the details later. “It’s just different being deal guys — just a different sport,” he said.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 7h

Looks like he's well prepared to be a gracious loser.

James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 10h

“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 11h

This was a pretty poor story in that they don't point out that at least half the reasons he gives are completely bonkers. For example, he has not stopped 8 wars.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 16h

Reading proficiency in 3-8 Grades jumped nearly 10%, from 42.5% to 51.4%, on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program because of 3 Grade. One key factor is they escaped Zoom school and other disruptions caused by the pandemic.

These test takers are leading the pack

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 16h

The application deadline for the Congressional Science Fellowship is on Nov. 4, 2025. "This is a unique opportunity for scientists to spend a year working at the intersection of science and policy, contributing their expertise directly to the legislative process on Capitol Hill." #physics

Congressional Fellowship Application Portal

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 17h

One of the richest counties in the ties in the country.

35% of County Residents Are Food Insecure

Food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., region continues to rise. According to the newly released 2025 Hunger Report by Capital Area Food Bank, 35% of Montgomery County residents are dealing… Read Mo...

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 17h

Shocked, shocked that this could have been done months ago (no I am not)

Bob Cesca @bobcesca.bsky.social · 17h

From the memory hole: There was a hostage release and ceasefire deal in place by the Biden administration 10 months ago. It was allowed to expire in March, under Donald Trump, and now it's been revived and rebranded, with Donald taking full credit like always.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 18h

I don't 100% agree with this list but it's a pretty good one. #GenXMovies

The Movies That Defined Gen X

A Break From MAGA Madness for a Moment

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 19h

So true.

Nick Anderson by Nick Anderson for October 9, 2025 | GoComics

Read Nick Anderson—a comic strip by creator Nick Anderson—for today, October 9, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

www.gocomics.com

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20h

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 20h

"Pratchett once listed G K Chesterton – whom we have to thank for “Chesterton’s fence”, the principle that we should hesitate to tear down a fence (or regulation, or social norm) until we are certain why it was erected in the first place – as his favourite under-appreciated writer" Loved his work.

Has Kemi Badenoch actually read Terry Pratchett?

She claims he’s her favourite author, but his books have a few lessons for her

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 20h

Thinking about who will win the Nobel Peace Prize tomorrow and my outside the norm guess is some connection to USAID. The agency has saved millions over the years until Trump illegally pulled its funding. Sadly if they did win they haven't the humility to realize it would be an insult to Trump.

Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 20h

Nothing like massive leg cramp to wake you up at 5:30am in the morning....

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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 20h

Ironically, red states are more dependent on the expiring healthcare tax credits that Democrats are fighting for.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart

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Jenn M-S @jlms-qkw.bsky.social · 1d

Are you registered to vote? At your current address? And when is your next election?

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

People ask what they can do in this moment: here's a crucially important election. There are 52,000 elections taking place next month, many of which will be determined by turnout.

Alex Burness @burness.bsky.social · 2d

Dispatch from Pennsylvania on a highly unusual state Supreme Court election—one of the few most consequential matters on the ballot anywhere in the country next month. New from me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 1d

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 1d

“There has been a years-long effort to make us believe that journalism doesn’t matter….but when I’m furiously tapping my laptop and the words are flowing out like a song, the thought sometimes enters my mind that there are people who wish I would stop.” @marisakabas.bsky.social

Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime

My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 1d

A tad worrying. Still, at least it’s public.

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

⚡️Pro-Trump US lawmaker to meet with Putin's envoy this month.

Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna said on Oct. 8 that she will meet with Kirill Dmitriev to discuss "peace" and "trade." Luna opposes all U.S. aid to Ukraine.

Pro-Trump US lawmaker to meet with Putin's envoy this month

Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna said on Oct. 8 that she will meet with Kirill Dmitriev later this month. Luna opposes all U.S. aid to Ukraine and co-sponsored the "Ukraine Fatigue Resoluti...

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats again to Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 1d

I sometimes think they see the confusion over terms as a feature not a bug… (reminds me of scholarly publishing in which an article was the abstract, and the full text article was the article…)

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Cathrin Machin Space Art @cathrinmachin.bsky.social · 1d

Can you help?… I’m trying to find my people

I know there’s more space fans here… just not sure how to reach you

Feels weird to ask, but would you give me a signal boost by hitting share?

If you’re new… Hi I’m Cat, I make pretty picture of space 🥹 let’s connect if you like weird space art

Woman standing next to large artwork on an easel. The painting is of a wormhole with gravitational lensing that shows stars and galaxies are warped around a central point.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 1d

You would think they would be better off talking about the 25th amendment considering the bonkers things he's been saying today. Well and for the last three months.

Alex Koppelman @alexkoppelman.bsky.social · 1d

Exclusive from @nbcnews.com: Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Trump administration officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

A decision is not expected to be imminent, one source said, but debate within the administration has shifted recently to more deeply exploring how and when the act might be invoked.

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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 1d

Is he the President? I thought he was playing one on tv and Steve Miller was running the place? Sort of reminds me a bit of this film.

‘Our Father – The Last Days of a Dictator’ Explores Fascism, Farce and “Collective Hallucination”

José Filipe Costa, the director of the Rotterdam Film Festival entry about Portugal's António de Oliveira Salazar, reflects on religious themes, politics in the U.S. and Germany, and "the violence of ...