Tiffany Lowe-Power stands with Minnesota
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I study how bacteria kill plants. Interested across biological scales: molecular 🧬, cellular🦠, organismal 🧫, ecological 🥀🌍, and evolutionary 🧬.
Optimistic pessimist: The world is dark, so how can we slow the decline?
Optimistic pessimist: The world is dark, so how can we slow the decline?
Pinned
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Excited to share that PNAS published our research article focused on "Why are Ralstonia goofy?"
Excited to share that PNAS published our research article focused on "Why are Ralstonia goofy?"
The fascists assaulted children with chemical weapons
I was there, too, and recorded this as people left the scene.
Hard to see in the video, but the baby in mom's arms was also crying with red eyes.
Hard to see in the video, but the baby in mom's arms was also crying with red eyes.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
The fascists assaulted children with chemical weapons
In Portland, ICE tear gassed a peaceful protest of thousands.
This is what fascism looks like.
www.reddit.com/r/Portland/s...
This is what fascism looks like.
www.reddit.com/r/Portland/s...
From the Portland community on Reddit: ICE gassed thousands
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February 1, 2026 at 4:42 AM
In Portland, ICE tear gassed a peaceful protest of thousands.
This is what fascism looks like.
www.reddit.com/r/Portland/s...
This is what fascism looks like.
www.reddit.com/r/Portland/s...
This is what fascism looks like
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Minnesota Woman Says Her Global Entry Nixed After Agent Run-In
A payments director at the Minneapolis-based retail giant Target Corp. said her fast-track credentials for airport security were revoked following an interaction with a federal border patrol agent who...
www.bloomberg.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM
This is what fascism looks like
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
2. Origin of Life Chemistry
3. Philosophy of Architecture/Built Spaces (technically "English 2")
4. Intro to (Mandarin) Chinese
5. Medical Microbiology
1. Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
2. Origin of Life Chemistry
3. Philosophy of Architecture/Built Spaces (technically "English 2")
4. Intro to (Mandarin) Chinese
5. Medical Microbiology
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Russian Language I (and II)
2. Medical Microbiology
3. Rites of Passage
4. Bioweapons and terrorism
5. Works of Shakespeare
1. Russian Language I (and II)
2. Medical Microbiology
3. Rites of Passage
4. Bioweapons and terrorism
5. Works of Shakespeare
Never mind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Marine Biology (we got to go out on a boat!)
2. The History of the Holocaust
3. Logic and Critical Thinking
4. Eastern Religions
5. The French Revolution
1. Marine Biology (we got to go out on a boat!)
2. The History of the Holocaust
3. Logic and Critical Thinking
4. Eastern Religions
5. The French Revolution
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Tell me five classes you took in college:
1. Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
2. Origin of Life Chemistry
3. Philosophy of Architecture/Built Spaces (technically "English 2")
4. Intro to (Mandarin) Chinese
5. Medical Microbiology
1. Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics
2. Origin of Life Chemistry
3. Philosophy of Architecture/Built Spaces (technically "English 2")
4. Intro to (Mandarin) Chinese
5. Medical Microbiology
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People always say, “oh, but what if ‘zero tolerance for sex pests’ gets earth’s rare geniuses fired?!?” as though many of these manipulative creeps haven’t also manipulated their way into professional positions far above their skill level…
Mistakes happen, but Metabiota claimed competencies they did not have. They did not work with other responders. They did not seek help when they should have. Fake it until you make it, but here with lives of very vulnerable people.
apnews.com/article/db31...
www.cbsnews.com/news/america...
apnews.com/article/db31...
www.cbsnews.com/news/america...
Investigation: U.S. company bungled Ebola response
Costly mistakes were made by U.S. company during the Ebola outbreak, including misdiagnosing cases, AP investigation finds
www.cbsnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:38 AM
People always say, “oh, but what if ‘zero tolerance for sex pests’ gets earth’s rare geniuses fired?!?” as though many of these manipulative creeps haven’t also manipulated their way into professional positions far above their skill level…
Did not have bandwidth to take the day off with my teaching load, but I took some opportunity to support resistance in my neighborhood
January 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Did not have bandwidth to take the day off with my teaching load, but I took some opportunity to support resistance in my neighborhood
Thank you, Representative
ICE funding needs to stop, Kristi Noem needs to be impeached, and we need to pass my bill to stop ICE from wearing masks and mandate they wear body cameras. Enough is enough.
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Thank you, Representative
This is unconscionable
January 29, 2026 at 3:44 AM
This is unconscionable
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Okay things are finally clicking in his brain for once
Schumer calls for Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller to be removed from their jobs.
January 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Okay things are finally clicking in his brain for once
Thank you, Representative
Join me Friday, Jan. 30 at 4:00 PM at Veterans Park in Napa for the STOP ICE Day of Action. We’re demanding accountability and an end to dangerous DHS enforcement tactics after federal agents killed Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good.
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Thank you, Representative
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Schoolhouse Rock rolling in its grave.
Trump: "China will be sending me a bill very shortly supporting year round E15 to my desk, and I will sign it without delay"
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Schoolhouse Rock rolling in its grave.
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my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
Tim Walz condemned for comparing Minnesota children to Anne Frank
The Minnesota governor is getting widespread criticism for comparing children dealing with immigration enforcement to Holocaust victim Anne Frank.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:37 AM
my grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor, was Anne Frank’s neighbor in Amsterdam, and Oma thinks this comparison is perfectly apt
Political violence is unacceptable
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Political violence is unacceptable
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Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
Representative Omar is tough as nails. She shouldn't have been assaulted, but she is strong.
❤️ Minnesota resilience
❤️ Minnesota resilience
Ilhan Omar is an American hero. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 28, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Representative Omar is tough as nails. She shouldn't have been assaulted, but she is strong.
❤️ Minnesota resilience
❤️ Minnesota resilience
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Friends, we can learn from Minnesota.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
January 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Friends, we can learn from Minnesota.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
Plenty of heroes to nominate. I think @governorwalz.mn.gov is a good symbol. I too am damn proud of Minnesota
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 27, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Plenty of heroes to nominate. I think @governorwalz.mn.gov is a good symbol. I too am damn proud of Minnesota
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A beautiful, heartbreaking tribute. Please take the time to read it.
January 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
A beautiful, heartbreaking tribute. Please take the time to read it.
Friends, we can learn from Minnesota.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
January 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Friends, we can learn from Minnesota.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
Minnesota hotdish culture prepared them to stand with their communities ❤️. (Hotdish is Minnesotan for casserole). Consider organizing neighbors and friends for a hotdish potluck to find strength in community & prepare nonviolent resistance when time comes.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
The Feds are pretending to shift tactics (sidelining Bovino) in order to get DHS funding passed.
ICE is murdering non-violent community members. Renee Good's last words: "I'm not made at you." Alex Pretti's last words: "Are you okay?"
Call your Senators. Tell them to vote no on DHS/ICE funding
ICE is murdering non-violent community members. Renee Good's last words: "I'm not made at you." Alex Pretti's last words: "Are you okay?"
Call your Senators. Tell them to vote no on DHS/ICE funding
No compromise on ICE-I called Schumer's office today at (202) 224-6542, Jeffries at (202) 225-5936, and then @foushee.house.gov Tell them we lead strong leadership and no "reforms" or we're voting them out of office
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Feds are pretending to shift tactics (sidelining Bovino) in order to get DHS funding passed.
ICE is murdering non-violent community members. Renee Good's last words: "I'm not made at you." Alex Pretti's last words: "Are you okay?"
Call your Senators. Tell them to vote no on DHS/ICE funding
ICE is murdering non-violent community members. Renee Good's last words: "I'm not made at you." Alex Pretti's last words: "Are you okay?"
Call your Senators. Tell them to vote no on DHS/ICE funding