Sara Foss
sarafoss.bsky.social
Sara Foss
@sarafoss.bsky.social
Journalist in upstate NY.
"If we were to lose him, this would not only stagnate our current project, but it would drastically impact UAB‘s ability to remain at the cutting edge of AI integration into healthcare systems."

One consequence of Trump's draconian immigration policies is brain drain

www.al.com/news/2025/11...
UAB physician and AI innovator may leave US due to parents’ immigration limbo
Dr. Tlimat said his life feels like a roller coaster due to his parents’ situation
www.al.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Kitty by the fire
December 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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If you voted to confirm Pete Hegseth, the murders are on you.
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Less than two weeks after saying it would resume naturalization ceremonies in upstate NY, USCIS is once again cancelling them — this time claiming a lack of candidates. As with our previous reporting, the agency isn't answering questions. Maria Silva reports.
USCIS cancels citizenship ceremonies in Ulster, Dutchess counties
The agency said the move was due to a lack of candidates. It comes less than two weeks after ceremonies were canceled in at least seven other counties.
www.timesunion.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Just learned my son’s elementary school is setting up a food pantry.

I’m glad they’re doing this, but sad it’s necessary.
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
December 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"... it has been many months since Trump hosted a full-on campaign-style rally. He has opted instead to travel abroad, golf at his private clubs, and dine with wealthy friends, business leaders, and major donors."

www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The Bubble-Wrapped President
Trump surrounds himself with those who flatter him in places where he is comfortable.
www.theatlantic.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Rosa Parks was arrested for violating a discriminatory municipal code about bus seating in Montgomery, AL 70 years ago today.
December 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Watched the 1995 Serbian film "Marble Ass," a raw, boisterious and radical depiction of trans sex workers in Belgrade. The plot is loose, but it concerns an old friend returning from the Yugoslav wars and bringing chaos and violence with him.

This movie is a blend of documentary and fiction,
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Pretty clear that the Jan 6 crowd was filled with creeps and degenerates

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
January 6 rioter who was pardoned by Trump arrested for child sexual abuse
Andrew Paul Johnson, 44, faces multiple charges in Florida and has pleaded not guilty to the crimes, authorities say
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Looking forward to a worsening doctor shortage!
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"But we owe Specialist Beckstrom more than sorrow. We owe her remembrance—clear-eyed, grateful, and honest. At a very young age, she chose to serve others before she served herself."

www.thebulwark.com/p/rememberin...
Remembering Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and Honoring Her Service
A soldier lost in Washington, and what her death means for those who served beside her.
www.thebulwark.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
November 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Strong floor, no ceiling.
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Catching up on my New Yorkers. Thought this Jon Lee Anderson article about Cubans, Trump and the current state of the island was pretty interesting.

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Have Cubans Fled One Authoritarian State for Another?
In the past few years, as many as two million people have escaped the island’s repressive regime and collapsing economy. Those who’ve made it to the U.S. face a new reckoning.
www.newyorker.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Wait, I was told 19 kids dead in a single month didn’t matter.
November 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Beach
November 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Bald eagle
Grizzly bear
Black bear
Puffin
Alligator
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you’ve seen in the wild:

Moose
Stoplight parrotfish
Box turtle
Elephant
Wild horse
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:

Caribou
Ravens
Seals
Kea
Turkeys
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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WHOA. Trump says he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who once said that he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” He had people killed as part of his narco-trafficking ring, which he at times operated directly out of his presidential office.
November 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Introducing my son to Mary Poppins
November 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"The fact that she chose both to enlist in the National Guard and to work at a community behavioral health center is testament to her passion for helping others."

This young woman was only 20. Just a terrible tragedy.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for 'heart of gold'
The slain soldier’s former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity. “She doesn’t even have to know you and she’ll do anything for you,” he said.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Checked out the Minibar in Portland, Maine, for some lunch and indoor minigolf. Lots of references to New England sports.
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The children’s museum in Portland, Maine, is pretty cool
November 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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New Gallup poll shows Trump's approval hit a new low for his second term:
-36% approve
-60% disapprove

His approval among Republicans went from 91% in January to 84% in November
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has slipped to a new second-term low point and is approaching his all-time low of 34%.
news.gallup.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM