Dr. Shelly W
@aquashena.bsky.social
Friendly neighborhood biomedical engineer & researcher/data scientist. I also sing at weddings...even when I'm not asked to. Occasional commentator on the state of science, diversity, and politics.
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Trump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country
The next phase of ICE’s big ramp-up: a nationwide network of vast detention facilities. But guess what? Even parts of Red America are saying no.
newrepublic.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Remarkable: Trump's planned migrant prison camps are hitting deep resistance in red areas. In Virginia's partly rural Hanover (+26 Trump) opposition is intense. GOP leaders in other states are opposed.
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
Voters are rejecting mass deportations big time. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2060...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Another witness to Anderson Cooper: “Now is not the time to stay silent. We all need to be a little bit brave, and do what we can to stand up for our rights.”
January 29, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Another witness to Anderson Cooper: “Now is not the time to stay silent. We all need to be a little bit brave, and do what we can to stand up for our rights.”
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Breaking Axios:
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents
The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser
www.axios.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Breaking Axios:
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
Kristi Noem's language that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" federal agents was dictated to Noem and her department by the man most responsible for the controversial operation: Stephen Miller.
That's according to four sources who spoke to Axios. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
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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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My full statement on Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
My full statement on Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela:
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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More people voted in New York City’s election this year than they have in 50 years.
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
More people voted in New York City’s election this year than they have in 50 years.
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
That’s a win for democracy, and a testament to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's inspiring campaign.
Congratulations to the next mayor of the greatest city in the world. 🗽
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This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
October 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
A moment of solidarity: delegates from NAACP NY State Conference passed a resolution this morning in support of Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, &
condemned the weaponization of the justice system & political persecution of her & others upholding the rule of law, chanting "Hands Off Tish!"
condemned the weaponization of the justice system & political persecution of her & others upholding the rule of law, chanting "Hands Off Tish!"
October 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A moment of solidarity: delegates from NAACP NY State Conference passed a resolution this morning in support of Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, &
condemned the weaponization of the justice system & political persecution of her & others upholding the rule of law, chanting "Hands Off Tish!"
condemned the weaponization of the justice system & political persecution of her & others upholding the rule of law, chanting "Hands Off Tish!"
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President Trump and Congressional Republicans just shut down the government because they refused to stop your health care costs from rising.
Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.
Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
President Trump and Congressional Republicans just shut down the government because they refused to stop your health care costs from rising.
Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.
Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown.
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Hey remember last fall, when members of the press credulously reported that Trump would increase high-skilled immigration?
This will end it pretty much entirely.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This will end it pretty much entirely.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump to Add New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas in Latest Crackdown
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a proclamation as soon as Friday that would move to extensively overhaul the H-1B visa program, requiring a $100,000 fee for applications in a bid to curb ov...
www.bloomberg.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hey remember last fall, when members of the press credulously reported that Trump would increase high-skilled immigration?
This will end it pretty much entirely.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This will end it pretty much entirely.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tech billionaires who supported him, thinking they could sway his h1b policy should know they contributed to the destruction of US ability to compete in the world. Doctors, scientists, bright minds are fleeing this country because it’s politically useful for this small man to demonize immigrants.
September 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Tech billionaires who supported him, thinking they could sway his h1b policy should know they contributed to the destruction of US ability to compete in the world. Doctors, scientists, bright minds are fleeing this country because it’s politically useful for this small man to demonize immigrants.
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Of all the stupid things that this regime has done, this is right up near the top. Postdoctoral researchers come to the US on H-1B visas. This will further destroy the US science enterprise. Stupid stupid stupid.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-h1b-visa-bill-100000-fee/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-h1b-visa-bill-100000-fee/
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
www.cbsnews.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Of all the stupid things that this regime has done, this is right up near the top. Postdoctoral researchers come to the US on H-1B visas. This will further destroy the US science enterprise. Stupid stupid stupid.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-h1b-visa-bill-100000-fee/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-h1b-visa-bill-100000-fee/
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After Shocking Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Trump Keeps Successfully Silencing His Critics — and That’s Terrifying.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' is the latest victim of Trump's weaponized FCC and media conglomerates quick to bend the knee: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' is the latest victim of Trump's weaponized FCC and media conglomerates quick to bend the knee: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
After Shocking Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Trump Keeps Successfully Silencing His Critics — and That’s Terrifying
With Disney's shocking suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Trump keeps successfully silencing his critics — and that’s terrifying.
variety.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
After Shocking Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Trump Keeps Successfully Silencing His Critics — and That’s Terrifying.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' is the latest victim of Trump's weaponized FCC and media conglomerates quick to bend the knee: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' is the latest victim of Trump's weaponized FCC and media conglomerates quick to bend the knee: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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A group of 19 Democratic governors on Thursday condemned President Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops into major cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York as an “alarming abuse of power.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/u...
August 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A group of 19 Democratic governors on Thursday condemned President Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops into major cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York as an “alarming abuse of power.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/u...
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Quinnipiac’s poll finds disapproving numbers for both Trump and the masked, out-of-control agency carrying out his cruel agenda. Americans disapprove of “the way US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is enforcing immigration laws” by a 57-39% margin👇🏽
While masked abductions and festering detention camps may thrill Stephen Miller, everyday people are recoiling.
CBS/YouGov’s poll finds 56-44% disapproval of Trump on immigration, in just one example. It was evenly divided, 50-50%, the previous month: americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/the-more-a...
CBS/YouGov’s poll finds 56-44% disapproval of Trump on immigration, in just one example. It was evenly divided, 50-50%, the previous month: americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/the-more-a...
The More Americans Witness Trump’s Ugly Mass Deportation Agenda, The More They Hate It
While masked abductions and festering detention camps may thrill Stephen Miller, the rest of us are recoiling.
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Quinnipiac’s poll finds disapproving numbers for both Trump and the masked, out-of-control agency carrying out his cruel agenda. Americans disapprove of “the way US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, is enforcing immigration laws” by a 57-39% margin👇🏽
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Republicans in Congress have voted to devastate millions of people across our nation — kicking Americans off their health care, shuttering hospitals, eliminating food assistance, and raising costs.
This is Project 2025 in action.
This is Project 2025 in action.
July 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Republicans in Congress have voted to devastate millions of people across our nation — kicking Americans off their health care, shuttering hospitals, eliminating food assistance, and raising costs.
This is Project 2025 in action.
This is Project 2025 in action.
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In my latest piece, I examine how the collapse of a common and shared reality is threatening our ability to govern, deliberate, and make informed decisions. From AI-driven disinformation to the concentration of power in a handful of platforms, the stakes have never been higher.
Information overload: Can we keep our minds and our democracy?
Algorithms and echo chambers are fracturing Australian society, but the democratic discourse hasn’t switched off yet.
www.lowyinstitute.org
July 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In my latest piece, I examine how the collapse of a common and shared reality is threatening our ability to govern, deliberate, and make informed decisions. From AI-driven disinformation to the concentration of power in a handful of platforms, the stakes have never been higher.
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today is one of those days that kamala harris gifs were made for.
June 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
today is one of those days that kamala harris gifs were made for.
Does Bluesky have a way yet to bulk import following accounts that I used to follow on (the artist formerly known as) Twitter? I don’t particularly want to start from scratch. (I realize it will only work if people kept their handles the same, but it would be a nice start, and save a lot of time)
May 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Does Bluesky have a way yet to bulk import following accounts that I used to follow on (the artist formerly known as) Twitter? I don’t particularly want to start from scratch. (I realize it will only work if people kept their handles the same, but it would be a nice start, and save a lot of time)
Definitely a lot more activity here than I recall there being a few months ago… but how long before this app becomes as toxic as Twitter? #ThanksJack 🤨⏰
February 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Definitely a lot more activity here than I recall there being a few months ago… but how long before this app becomes as toxic as Twitter? #ThanksJack 🤨⏰