Susan Vanderplas
@srvanderplas.bsky.social
Statistics professor, #rstats user and reluctant #python user. I love #quarto, #quilting, #crossstitch, #snark, and #dogs. Research in #forensics, #visualization and #datavis, and #reproduceableresearch.
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Announcing New Statistical Software Peer Review Editors: Natalia da Silva and Andrew Heiss
https://ropensci.org/blog/2026/02/03/editors2025/
#rstats #datascience
https://ropensci.org/blog/2026/02/03/editors2025/
#rstats #datascience
Announcing New Statistical Software Peer Review Editors: Natalia da Silva and Andrew Heiss
Summary: New editors Natalia da Silva and Andrew Heiss join rOpenSci's Statistical Software Peer Review program, highlighting open science in R with reproducible research and community-driven reviews.
ropensci.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Announcing New Statistical Software Peer Review Editors: Natalia da Silva and Andrew Heiss
https://ropensci.org/blog/2026/02/03/editors2025/
#rstats #datascience
https://ropensci.org/blog/2026/02/03/editors2025/
#rstats #datascience
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I DROVE PAST THERE BETWEEN 8 AND 9AM ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND SAW THEM GATHERING THERE!!
😀💪🟦🇺🇸
Supporters rally outside Cedar Rapids ICE office to back immigrants #CedarRapids #Immigration
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Supporters rally outside Cedar Rapids ICE office to back immigrants #CedarRapids #Immigration
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Supporters rally outside Cedar Rapids ICE office to back immigrants - NewsBreak
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Supporters gathered outside the Cedar Rapids ICE office to show solidarity with immigrants attending their scheduled ICE appointments
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February 4, 2026 at 3:57 AM
I DROVE PAST THERE BETWEEN 8 AND 9AM ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND SAW THEM GATHERING THERE!!
😀💪🟦🇺🇸
Supporters rally outside Cedar Rapids ICE office to back immigrants #CedarRapids #Immigration
share.newsbreak.com/h403ycoc
😀💪🟦🇺🇸
Supporters rally outside Cedar Rapids ICE office to back immigrants #CedarRapids #Immigration
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If @willbunch.bsky.social wrote it, you should read it.©
They weren't rookies
The two federal agents who murdered Alex Pretti had a combined 20 years of experience with BP or CBP, and simmered in a toxic culture with an absurd crime rate that must be erased, not "reformed"
My new column on what really killed Alex www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The two federal agents who murdered Alex Pretti had a combined 20 years of experience with BP or CBP, and simmered in a toxic culture with an absurd crime rate that must be erased, not "reformed"
My new column on what really killed Alex www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
The toxic culture that killed Alex Pretti | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, who is Tulsi Gabbard really working for?
www.inquirer.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
If @willbunch.bsky.social wrote it, you should read it.©
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Yes they should.
February 4, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Yes they should.
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"Sign of the times: does your university building have recovery supplies in the entranceway for people who've been pepper sprayed by federal agents?"
@joesoss.bsky.social
@joesoss.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
"Sign of the times: does your university building have recovery supplies in the entranceway for people who've been pepper sprayed by federal agents?"
@joesoss.bsky.social
@joesoss.bsky.social
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Groundhog Harassed By Dipshits In Stupid Hats
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Groundhog Harassed By Dipshits In Stupid Hats
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Some jawdropping CBP crime statistics here...
February 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Some jawdropping CBP crime statistics here...
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Buttigieg on Fox News: "When you see an American woman opening the door to her home and on her doorstep finds half a dozen federal agents in tactical gear that is more tricked out than what I would take outside the wire in Afghanistan -- I think most people get that that is wrong."
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Buttigieg on Fox News: "When you see an American woman opening the door to her home and on her doorstep finds half a dozen federal agents in tactical gear that is more tricked out than what I would take outside the wire in Afghanistan -- I think most people get that that is wrong."
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
January 31, 2026 at 9:22 PM
It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce 'ICE Out' legislation to restrict federal operations in city
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
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Are you okay?”
These were Alex Pretti’s last words to the woman he tried to protect. This is what a hero looks like.
Rest in peace, Alex. You won’t be forgotten.
These were Alex Pretti’s last words to the woman he tried to protect. This is what a hero looks like.
Rest in peace, Alex. You won’t be forgotten.
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Are you okay?”
These were Alex Pretti’s last words to the woman he tried to protect. This is what a hero looks like.
Rest in peace, Alex. You won’t be forgotten.
These were Alex Pretti’s last words to the woman he tried to protect. This is what a hero looks like.
Rest in peace, Alex. You won’t be forgotten.
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“The brave men and women of ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol are doing their best to carry out these executions in a safe and professional manner,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
WASHINGTON—Urging locals to “fully cooperate” with federal agents, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Minneapolis residents Monday to stop obstructing murders. “The brave ...
theonion.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
“The brave men and women of ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol are doing their best to carry out these executions in a safe and professional manner,” said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
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Gov. Walz: "What side do you want to be on? The side of an all-powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace, and kidnap its citizens off the street, or the side of a nurse for a VA hospital who died bearing witness to such government?"
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Gov. Walz: "What side do you want to be on? The side of an all-powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace, and kidnap its citizens off the street, or the side of a nurse for a VA hospital who died bearing witness to such government?"
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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This is actually one of the most troubling ICE stories I’ve seen recently — an eye-popping sign of how corrupt, broken, and racist the internal culture is:
ICE is leaving Vietnam-style death cards in the wake of their kidnappings because they are the saddest, most embarrassing military wannabes to ever live
coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/a...
coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/a...
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM
This is actually one of the most troubling ICE stories I’ve seen recently — an eye-popping sign of how corrupt, broken, and racist the internal culture is:
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The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
Welcome to the American Winter
In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
The Atlantic Magazine just dropped a tremendous story on the Minnesota Resistance. The author is a war correspondent & sees the echoes of leaderless community empowerment around the globe: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202... (supposed to be a gift link, might not work, it’s in Apple News, too.)
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I love Andrew Gelman because he never holds back. Tbh, sometimes I “hate him” for the same reason, but today is definitely one of those days where I love his bluntness:
Noem’s Razor: Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice.
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2026/01/19/n...
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2026/01/19/n...
Noem’s Razor: Never attribute to stupidity that which is adequately explained by malice. | Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science
statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I love Andrew Gelman because he never holds back. Tbh, sometimes I “hate him” for the same reason, but today is definitely one of those days where I love his bluntness:
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January 25, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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Note how there's no violence or chaos when the cops aren't rioting.
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 23, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Note how there's no violence or chaos when the cops aren't rioting.
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if i'm understanding the meteorology correctly, these 50,000+ protestors turned out under the coldest air mass in the planet's entire northern hemisphere today
50,000+ marched against Operation Metro Surge and IN FAVOR of our neighbors in 10 Degree below weather.
January 24, 2026 at 3:05 AM
if i'm understanding the meteorology correctly, these 50,000+ protestors turned out under the coldest air mass in the planet's entire northern hemisphere today
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SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN
I MEAN EVERYTHING
NOTHING moves in AMERICA
WITHOUT WE THE PEOPLE
SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN INDEFINITELY
YOU WANT A FREE NATION?
LEARN SACRIFICE
LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT
WE, THE WORKING POOR DO IT
EVERY SINGLE DAY
YOU DON'T KNOW SACRIFICE UNTIL
YOU'VE BEEN POOR
WAKE THE FUCK UP
I MEAN EVERYTHING
NOTHING moves in AMERICA
WITHOUT WE THE PEOPLE
SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN INDEFINITELY
YOU WANT A FREE NATION?
LEARN SACRIFICE
LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT
WE, THE WORKING POOR DO IT
EVERY SINGLE DAY
YOU DON'T KNOW SACRIFICE UNTIL
YOU'VE BEEN POOR
WAKE THE FUCK UP
January 24, 2026 at 3:37 AM
SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN
I MEAN EVERYTHING
NOTHING moves in AMERICA
WITHOUT WE THE PEOPLE
SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN INDEFINITELY
YOU WANT A FREE NATION?
LEARN SACRIFICE
LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT
WE, THE WORKING POOR DO IT
EVERY SINGLE DAY
YOU DON'T KNOW SACRIFICE UNTIL
YOU'VE BEEN POOR
WAKE THE FUCK UP
I MEAN EVERYTHING
NOTHING moves in AMERICA
WITHOUT WE THE PEOPLE
SHUT EVERYTHING DOWN INDEFINITELY
YOU WANT A FREE NATION?
LEARN SACRIFICE
LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT
WE, THE WORKING POOR DO IT
EVERY SINGLE DAY
YOU DON'T KNOW SACRIFICE UNTIL
YOU'VE BEEN POOR
WAKE THE FUCK UP