Sean Kelleher
@ssk7.bsky.social
Attorney; loves art museums; regrets not being into music in the nineties.
https://open.substack.com/pub/seankelleher?r=jansp&utm_medium=ios
https://open.substack.com/pub/seankelleher?r=jansp&utm_medium=ios
Great piece; it gives Franklin her due, but also shows her limitations.
As we remember the discover of the double helix, it is worthwhile to read nature‘s article on Rosalind Franklin www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What Rosalind Franklin truly contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure
Franklin was no victim in how the DNA double helix was solved. An overlooked letter and an unpublished news article, both written in 1953, reveal that she was an equal player.
www.nature.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Great piece; it gives Franklin her due, but also shows her limitations.
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Wintertime in 1615: skating near the castle, with a few of those embarrassing tumbles that were so hilarious in the little ice age. By Adriaen van de Venne, whose day is today.
November 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Wintertime in 1615: skating near the castle, with a few of those embarrassing tumbles that were so hilarious in the little ice age. By Adriaen van de Venne, whose day is today.
I liked Predator: Badlands.
I sometimes fall asleep when I see movies at night, so the film related contortions of the 4DX chair helped keep me awake.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R9...
I sometimes fall asleep when I see movies at night, so the film related contortions of the 4DX chair helped keep me awake.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R9...
Predator: Badlands | Official Trailer
YouTube video by 20th Century Studios
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I liked Predator: Badlands.
I sometimes fall asleep when I see movies at night, so the film related contortions of the 4DX chair helped keep me awake.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R9...
I sometimes fall asleep when I see movies at night, so the film related contortions of the 4DX chair helped keep me awake.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=43R9...
This is outstanding.
Nearly two decades after my book on Cheney, I took a shot at assessing his legacy. It’s more complicated than you might think. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
What I Learned About Dick Cheney
The former vice president was certain he knew better than the citizens he served what was good for them.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is outstanding.
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As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
As I've always said, I will not support a government funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state.
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I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I refuse to support a funding bill that fails to address the Republican health care crisis.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
And make health insurance affordable.
The American people clearly understand the stakes and the urgency. We must too.
I'm voting no.
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Lowering costs is the top priority for the American people. I voted against this budget bill because it does not prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for so many Americans. The President and Congressional Republicans should have come to the table to work with us to lower these costs.
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Lowering costs is the top priority for the American people. I voted against this budget bill because it does not prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for so many Americans. The President and Congressional Republicans should have come to the table to work with us to lower these costs.
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I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Pathetic. This isn’t a deal. It’s a surrender. Don’t bend the knee!
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Pathetic. This isn’t a deal. It’s a surrender. Don’t bend the knee!
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My statement on the proposed Senate deal
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My statement on the proposed Senate deal
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My statement on the spending legislation and Republican healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My statement on the spending legislation and Republican healthcare crisis.
During my evening walk, it occurred to me that Dem’s have already caved twice in funding fights, in Dec and March.
Maybe this time is different - what do I know? - but so far caving on this stuff hasn’t hurt Dem electoral performance.
Maybe this time is different - what do I know? - but so far caving on this stuff hasn’t hurt Dem electoral performance.
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
During my evening walk, it occurred to me that Dem’s have already caved twice in funding fights, in Dec and March.
Maybe this time is different - what do I know? - but so far caving on this stuff hasn’t hurt Dem electoral performance.
Maybe this time is different - what do I know? - but so far caving on this stuff hasn’t hurt Dem electoral performance.
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Dubrovnik Croatia
#art #photo #photography #travel #croatia #sea #harbor #boats #birds #EastCoastKin
©️skinskin & Lin Shu Jane
#art #photo #photography #travel #croatia #sea #harbor #boats #birds #EastCoastKin
©️skinskin & Lin Shu Jane
November 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Dubrovnik Croatia
#art #photo #photography #travel #croatia #sea #harbor #boats #birds #EastCoastKin
©️skinskin & Lin Shu Jane
#art #photo #photography #travel #croatia #sea #harbor #boats #birds #EastCoastKin
©️skinskin & Lin Shu Jane
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Judging middle school entrepreneurship fair applications and it doesn't get any points on the rubric, but gotta appreciate the kid who crossed out the "how many items to break even" question and wrote "I just want to do this. There's no way I'll cover my costs."
November 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Judging middle school entrepreneurship fair applications and it doesn't get any points on the rubric, but gotta appreciate the kid who crossed out the "how many items to break even" question and wrote "I just want to do this. There's no way I'll cover my costs."
1/2: This article highlights a core absurdity in American life: the idea that there’s a non-wretched conservative movement which can be separated from the deeply bigoted and fascistic conservative movement which is headed by trump.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Heritage staff in open revolt over leader’s defense of Tucker Carlson
At least five members of Heritage’s antisemitism task force resigned after Roberts defended Carlson’s interview with antisemitic white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
1/2: This article highlights a core absurdity in American life: the idea that there’s a non-wretched conservative movement which can be separated from the deeply bigoted and fascistic conservative movement which is headed by trump.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
1/4: I’ve seen this Pine Tree State Poll for Maine’s Second Congressional District cited as evidence that Jared Golden is struggling politically.
scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcont...
But I think he looks pretty good, considering that Kamala lost the district by 9.5%.
Here’s the key takeaway:
scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcont...
But I think he looks pretty good, considering that Kamala lost the district by 9.5%.
Here’s the key takeaway:
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
1/4: I’ve seen this Pine Tree State Poll for Maine’s Second Congressional District cited as evidence that Jared Golden is struggling politically.
scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcont...
But I think he looks pretty good, considering that Kamala lost the district by 9.5%.
Here’s the key takeaway:
scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcont...
But I think he looks pretty good, considering that Kamala lost the district by 9.5%.
Here’s the key takeaway:
1/2: I have no idea what Lina Khan thinks about Israel, or whether she’s concerned about the rise of anti-semitism in America.
But her smiling photo with Steve Bannon, taken just a couple of months after he delivered a Nazi salute at a CPAC conference, does not inspire confidence.
But her smiling photo with Steve Bannon, taken just a couple of months after he delivered a Nazi salute at a CPAC conference, does not inspire confidence.
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
1/2: I have no idea what Lina Khan thinks about Israel, or whether she’s concerned about the rise of anti-semitism in America.
But her smiling photo with Steve Bannon, taken just a couple of months after he delivered a Nazi salute at a CPAC conference, does not inspire confidence.
But her smiling photo with Steve Bannon, taken just a couple of months after he delivered a Nazi salute at a CPAC conference, does not inspire confidence.
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i'll repost this forever i'm so proud of it
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
i'll repost this forever i'm so proud of it
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#BREAKING: Justice Jackson has issued an "administrative" stay, temporarily pausing a district court order that would've required the USDA to continue using contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
November 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
#BREAKING: Justice Jackson has issued an "administrative" stay, temporarily pausing a district court order that would've required the USDA to continue using contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
The stay expires 48 hours after the First Circuit rules on USDA's request for a stay pending appeal.
I listened to this, and it’s terrible that Jared Golden’s family has to deal with serious threats to their safety.
Similarly, I wish Democrats hadn’t elected Jay Jones in VA.
Golden’s resignation announcement reminds me that being an asshole online is bad, and that I’m often a guilty party.
Similarly, I wish Democrats hadn’t elected Jay Jones in VA.
Golden’s resignation announcement reminds me that being an asshole online is bad, and that I’m often a guilty party.
Exclusive BDN Opinion from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden: "What I could accomplish in this increasingly unproductive Congress pales in comparison to what I could do in that time as a husband, a father and a son."
Jared Golden: I won’t seek reelection. Here’s why.
"What I could accomplish in this increasingly unproductive Congress pales in comparison to what I could do in that time as a husband, a father and a son."
www.bangordailynews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I listened to this, and it’s terrible that Jared Golden’s family has to deal with serious threats to their safety.
Similarly, I wish Democrats hadn’t elected Jay Jones in VA.
Golden’s resignation announcement reminds me that being an asshole online is bad, and that I’m often a guilty party.
Similarly, I wish Democrats hadn’t elected Jay Jones in VA.
Golden’s resignation announcement reminds me that being an asshole online is bad, and that I’m often a guilty party.
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Sunsonic 986-II - Famicom with a built-in CRT.
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Sunsonic 986-II - Famicom with a built-in CRT.
“I’m just a faceless nobody IRL,” Hu wrote in an update on Reddit on Monday. “So hopefully this inspires someone out there to think about how they can use their hobbies for good.”
Sean Charles Dunn’s moment of culinary resistance — he wouldn't be subservient, one could say — has become a symbol of D.C.’s refusal to accept the federal occupation quietly.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
Earlier today, D.C.'s own "sandwich guy" was found not guilty of the charges against him.
How a thrown sandwich became a symbol of D.C.’s resistance
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
51st.news
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
“I’m just a faceless nobody IRL,” Hu wrote in an update on Reddit on Monday. “So hopefully this inspires someone out there to think about how they can use their hobbies for good.”
1/3: The SC’s passport decision shows how the girl’s/women’s sports issue is designed to provide cultural cover for underlying transphobia.
A trans-person’s passport has zero impact, real or imagined, on any cis-person’s life.
There are no bathrooms, physical competitions, or classrooms involved.
A trans-person’s passport has zero impact, real or imagined, on any cis-person’s life.
There are no bathrooms, physical competitions, or classrooms involved.
The question "Why does this say male/female?" means that any trans person now has to explain their entire mental health and medical history to domestic or foreign government officials.
This is de facto differential treatment that no other citizen has to face.
This is de facto differential treatment that no other citizen has to face.
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
1/3: The SC’s passport decision shows how the girl’s/women’s sports issue is designed to provide cultural cover for underlying transphobia.
A trans-person’s passport has zero impact, real or imagined, on any cis-person’s life.
There are no bathrooms, physical competitions, or classrooms involved.
A trans-person’s passport has zero impact, real or imagined, on any cis-person’s life.
There are no bathrooms, physical competitions, or classrooms involved.