Elliot
@invisible-dragon.bsky.social
Adjunct professor, comic book collector, and fierce soldier for free thought.
Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally : Goats and Soda
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Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally
In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally : Goats and Soda
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Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
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Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while South Carolina pledged 200 and Ohio says it will send 150 in the coming days, marking a significant escalation of the federal interve...
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August 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
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Mpox seems like a past worry but still poses a global danger : Goats and Soda
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This virus seems like it's no longer a problem. It's still a threat
A year ago, on Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Why are health experts so frustrated by the world's response?
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August 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Mpox seems like a past worry but still poses a global danger : Goats and Soda
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Many people still think of MDMA as a chemical that makes you feel good when you go out dancing all night long. But what if its greatest power is an ability to inspire empathetic conversations?
The Rebranding of MDMA
Ecstasy used to be known as Therapy. What kind of a drug is it going to be now?
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August 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Many people still think of MDMA as a chemical that makes you feel good when you go out dancing all night long. But what if its greatest power is an ability to inspire empathetic conversations?
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Bowser: "I think I speak for all Americans -- we don't believe it's legal to use the American military against American citizens on American soil."
August 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Bowser: "I think I speak for all Americans -- we don't believe it's legal to use the American military against American citizens on American soil."
Final day for many Education Department workers. Trump and his minions are ruining lives.
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Today is the last day for many Education Department workers. Here's what they did
Employees across multiple divisions agree: They can't imagine how the department will fulfill its legal obligations with roughly half its staff gone.
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August 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Final day for many Education Department workers. Trump and his minions are ruining lives.
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“California is home to 1,600 species of native bees — nearly 10% of the world's bee species …
But for decades, U.S. farms have relied on just one fragile species: the European honeybee.” 🧪
But for decades, U.S. farms have relied on just one fragile species: the European honeybee.” 🧪
For farms struggling with commercial bee loss, California native plants and bees could be key
Research is showing that California native plants growing next to, say, avocado groves is good for the orchard and for all kinds of pollinators.
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August 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“California is home to 1,600 species of native bees — nearly 10% of the world's bee species …
But for decades, U.S. farms have relied on just one fragile species: the European honeybee.” 🧪
But for decades, U.S. farms have relied on just one fragile species: the European honeybee.” 🧪
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Dude. We’re all IN HELL with you as president. I’m tired of this loser getting away with this nonsense every single day.
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Dude. We’re all IN HELL with you as president. I’m tired of this loser getting away with this nonsense every single day.
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Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.
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August 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
Dude. We’re all IN HELL with you as president. I’m tired of this loser getting away with this nonsense every single day.
www.npr.org/2025/08/03/n...
Dude. We’re all IN HELL with you as president. I’m tired of this loser getting away with this nonsense every single day.
www.npr.org/2025/08/03/n...
‘Hell on Earth’: Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison describe abuse
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'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse
Deported under a little-known wartime law, more than 130 Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now released, several tell NPR they endured beatings, sexual a...
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July 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
‘Hell on Earth’: Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison describe abuse
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Park Service erases 'transgender' and 'queer' from Stonewall monument website
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Park Service erases 'transgender' on Stonewall website, uses the term 'LGB' movement
The website deleted all mentions of "transgender" and "queer" in its history of the Stonewall riots, and only referred to the riots' impact on lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
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July 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Park Service erases 'transgender' and 'queer' from Stonewall monument website
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From Kaz Gary: For Pride Month, Astrobites is interviewing one transgender astronomer every week. This week we interviewed Dr. Megan Pickett, an Associate Professor of Physics at Lawrence University! 🔭✨☄️
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Transgender in Astronomy: Interview with Dr. Megan Pickett
For Pride Month, Astrobites is interviewing one transgender astronomer every week. This week we interviewed Dr. Megan Pickett, an Associate Professor of Physics at Lawerence University!
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June 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
From Kaz Gary: For Pride Month, Astrobites is interviewing one transgender astronomer every week. This week we interviewed Dr. Megan Pickett, an Associate Professor of Physics at Lawrence University! 🔭✨☄️
astrobites.org/2025/06/27/m...
astrobites.org/2025/06/27/m...