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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · 15d

I’m doing a thing at @sacstate.bsky.social today. #sacstate #research #nerdalert

Green and gold flyer announcing an award presentation

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 16d

Many studies have shown that there is no relationship between MMR vaccine and the development of autism. Here are two of the best.

This one followed every single child born in Denmark from 1991 through 1998 (n=537,303). There was no association.

A Population-Based Study of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination and Autism | NEJM

It has been suggested that vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is a cause of autism. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all children born in Denmark from January 1991 th...

www.nejm.org

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 15d

Let's be clear: no one should be taking medical advice from the man who told Americans to inject bleach.

To moms worried about the Tylenol they took while pregnant: you deserve better than being RFK Jr's scapegoat.

And to the autism community: you are loved exactly as you are.

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · 17d

Laughing in square dance solidarity over here. And in pull up/rope failure.

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Guy Gavriel Kay @guygavrielkay.bsky.social · Sep 2

OK, this is very funny.

Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · Sep 2

As if I couldn’t love him more, Ncuti Gatwa trying to explain Ribena to his American co-star is the joy we all need in the world today.
You’re welcome.

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✨🌯 jamie @glitterburrito.bsky.social · Sep 2

I like to eat in-season produce

Reese's
PEANUT BUTTER
Mini
Pumpkins
UNWRAPPED

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Aug 24

Thank you!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ten years ago, my tenure track journey started at Chico State. Tomorrow: Full Professor life begins at #SacState. Time flies! @sacstate.bsky.social

Two smiling women at Chico State in front of brick buildings

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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · Aug 9

Once upon a time, Woodward and Bernstein/Watergate made a young girl want to study journalism in graduate school and pursue it as a career. (I spent 6 years in radio news before pivoting full time to screenwriting.) I can't fathom that this is happening. That people are letting it happen.

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez @agomezfcc.bsky.social · Aug 7

A government-sanctioned "truth arbiter" will soon arrive at CBS. Their role will be to ensure that journalists do not criticize this Administration or express views that conflict with its agenda.

This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Aug 7

An old photo, the current vibe. Aka my emotional response to cosplaying an administrator for the summer.

Shawna, a white woman with long dark hair, holds a chain saw. She has a devious expression with an eyebrow raised.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Aug 4

Finally, a united nation.

Kimberley @kims-sky.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Aug 2

Ouch!

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Aug 1

So say we all.

Person standing on a beach looking at a giant wave. Caption reads “Academics on August 1”

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Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · May 26

"The only time 'religious freedom' is invoked is in the name of bigotry and discrimination.

"I'm tired if it."

Preach, @aoc.bsky.social.

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · May 18

Sanity restoration in progress.

Mimosa in a rustic beach house, with chatting friends and the ocean in the distance

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Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · Apr 28

They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support!

Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...

A collection of circular hard enamel pins which say "It's Dr, Actually". The backgrounds of the pins are in the style of the nonbinary, trans, agender, genderqueer, genderfluid, bigender, intersex, lesbian, and progress pride flags. There are also flagless backgrounds in black, white, hot pink, pearlescent purple, pearlescent dark green, pearlescent pink, pearlescent light blue, and pearlescent light green. A handwritted URL directs you to look up CanopyRobin.Etsy.Com

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FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting) @fairmediawatch.bsky.social · Apr 25

Going after public broadcasters is part of the playbook authoritarian leaders around the world use to clamp down on dissent and keep the public in the dark. Strong public media systems and open democracy go hand in hand.

fair.org/home/cuts-to...

Cuts to PBS, NPR Part of Authoritarian Playbook

Going after public broadcasters is also a part of the neo-fascist playbook authoritarian leaders around the world are using to clamp down on dissent.

fair.org

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Greg Van Belle @gvbsea.bsky.social · Apr 25

So many alarm bells.

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · Apr 25

Last night, the Indiana legislature passed a budget bill gutting IU's academic freedom. It:
-gives the Governor total control of the Board of Trustees
-limits the Faculty Senate to an advisory role
-mandates post-tenure productivity/teaching review of faculty
-lets the state to ID programs to close

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Apr 25

Correct.

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Apr 25

This doesn’t hurt my feelings.

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Apr 25

Absolutely not! No matter how these books try. 😆

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Apr 24

Listening to an audiobook and realizing I have a very strong, possibly controversial opinion. You’re supposed to pronounce the D in sandwich. And, there are precisely zero Ms or Gs in the word. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Apr 24

Saaaaaaame!

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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · Apr 24

i love that we got 4 new hubble images today and we still continue to get more after 35 years 🥹

hubble really is the little telescope that could!!!

Composite shows four Hubble images in quarters. At top left is a crisp view of Mars in shades of orange, blues, and browns. At top right is planetary nebula NGC 2899, which is shaped like a single macaroni noodle, with its central torus appearing semi-transparent and blue and green, and its top and bottom edges in orange. At bottom left is a tiny portion of the Rosette Nebula. Very dark gray material shaped like a triangle takes up the center. At bottom right is barred spiral galaxy NGC 5335 with a milky yellow center that forms a bar surrounded by multiple blue star-filled spiral arms that wrap up counterclockwise.

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Shawna Malvini Redden @drshawna.bsky.social · Apr 21

Thank you for attending!! It was so great to see you and hear your brilliant work. See you in 2027 hopefully!

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