Kenneth Peterson
@krpete.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, husband to cookie maker extraordinaire, father to son & daughter, "Papa" to 3 granddaughters, cat person, craft beer lover, traveler, 1902 four-square house assistant groundskeeper.
Reposted by Kenneth Peterson
Here we go -a few reminders to those covering this:
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Here we go -a few reminders to those covering this:
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
- These are killings outside of armed conflict
- There is no self-defense justification for the killings
- That makes them extrajudicial killings under int'l law; murder under domestic law
- No label ("narcoterrorist" or "DTO") changes any of that
RFK Jr is dismantling the iconic CDC with the sole purpose of killing your kids. "For the first time since the C.D.C.’s founding nearly 80 years ago, states are no longer listening to its advice. Democratic-led states have formed their own coalitions to issue vaccine recommendations."
Kennedy’s Methodical 2-Decade Quest to Dismantle Vaccine Policy
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
RFK Jr is dismantling the iconic CDC with the sole purpose of killing your kids. "For the first time since the C.D.C.’s founding nearly 80 years ago, states are no longer listening to its advice. Democratic-led states have formed their own coalitions to issue vaccine recommendations."
Reposted by Kenneth Peterson
In infographic form.
December 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In infographic form.
Science grant funding is in a shambles under the Trump Regime. Decreased project numbers and dollars going to remaining grants results in a significant decrease in research breadth. Remarkable discoveries will not be made in our country, but others will fill in the gaps. We are leaders no more.
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Science grant funding is in a shambles under the Trump Regime. Decreased project numbers and dollars going to remaining grants results in a significant decrease in research breadth. Remarkable discoveries will not be made in our country, but others will fill in the gaps. We are leaders no more.
In 1980, the median household earned $21,020, enough to buy a $64,600 home with mortgage rates at 13.8%, cover a car, and take a vacation, often on one income. By 2025, the median income was $80,610, but the typical home now costs $410,000, and a new car averages over $47,000. Kids can't buy shit.
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In 1980, the median household earned $21,020, enough to buy a $64,600 home with mortgage rates at 13.8%, cover a car, and take a vacation, often on one income. By 2025, the median income was $80,610, but the typical home now costs $410,000, and a new car averages over $47,000. Kids can't buy shit.
Whoever has the money wins the info war. Scientists have pennies relative to big oil's billions of dollars.
Many Fighting Climate Change Worry They Are Losing the Information War
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Whoever has the money wins the info war. Scientists have pennies relative to big oil's billions of dollars.
This mother fucker really is immune to any prosecution, even though he is guilty as hell for many, many crimes. You and I would be behind bars for life. Definitely a double standard, one for the rich and another for the rest of us. Rule of law is dead in our so-called democracy.
Georgia prosecutor confirms final criminal case against Trump is ‘over’
State prosecutor dismisses charges against US president and others in election interference case
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This mother fucker really is immune to any prosecution, even though he is guilty as hell for many, many crimes. You and I would be behind bars for life. Definitely a double standard, one for the rich and another for the rest of us. Rule of law is dead in our so-called democracy.
"The brain goes through five distinct phases in life, with key turning points at ages nine, 32, 66 and 83, scientists have revealed." Adolescence lasts into your 30s.
Four pivotal ages in your brain's development revealed in new scientific study
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"The brain goes through five distinct phases in life, with key turning points at ages nine, 32, 66 and 83, scientists have revealed." Adolescence lasts into your 30s.
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, & chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/FTUR1HWP
We Ain't Buying It - Target, Home Depot & Amazon
app.sosha.ai
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday, my wallet's ignoring Target, Home Depot, & Amazon. I'm tired of corporations enabling this administration ditching DEI, allowing ICE to terrorize our communities, & chase tax breaks. Join me! #WeAintBuyingIt 🚫 app.sosha.ai/s/FTUR1HWP
It's time for states to act beginning with citizen-led ballot initiatives.
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
It's time for states to act beginning with citizen-led ballot initiatives.
Crawl back into your whiskey bottle you drunk, prejudiced fuck.
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Crawl back into your whiskey bottle you drunk, prejudiced fuck.
My son loves me, a Oaxacan Negroni. Mescal, Ancho Reyes, Campari, sweet vermouth, and mole bitters.
November 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
My son loves me, a Oaxacan Negroni. Mescal, Ancho Reyes, Campari, sweet vermouth, and mole bitters.
Broke another promise he made at his confirmation hearing. He will now be directly responsible for unnecessary childhood deaths.
Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Broke another promise he made at his confirmation hearing. He will now be directly responsible for unnecessary childhood deaths.
The worst thing about retirement is that you disappear. Unless you bring friends or fam with you, you exist in a bubble where you are unseen. At my fav brewery and I don't merit even a hello from the owners, who I support by buying beer weekly, holding parties in their space, etc. Sigh.
November 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The worst thing about retirement is that you disappear. Unless you bring friends or fam with you, you exist in a bubble where you are unseen. At my fav brewery and I don't merit even a hello from the owners, who I support by buying beer weekly, holding parties in their space, etc. Sigh.
This week's NIH Funding Notices is just filled with fascist rules for restricting DEI and making it easier to terminate any grant at the pleasure of the Regime. The payline is worse than anytime in history, and new restrictions are put in place continously. They want to kill research in the USA.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This week's NIH Funding Notices is just filled with fascist rules for restricting DEI and making it easier to terminate any grant at the pleasure of the Regime. The payline is worse than anytime in history, and new restrictions are put in place continously. They want to kill research in the USA.
250 years of evolving racist, misogynistic history finally have led to the eruption of a White Christain Nationalist government in the USA, where all (and only) white males are now equal in their pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.
Opinion | ‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
250 years of evolving racist, misogynistic history finally have led to the eruption of a White Christain Nationalist government in the USA, where all (and only) white males are now equal in their pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.
In pointing out to someone that my shirt was Kirkland brand from Costco, I realized that my pants, belt, socks, and even underwear were also from Costco. Only my birkies were not. What does that say about my fashion sense? Paragon or not?
November 20, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In pointing out to someone that my shirt was Kirkland brand from Costco, I realized that my pants, belt, socks, and even underwear were also from Costco. Only my birkies were not. What does that say about my fashion sense? Paragon or not?
A $1 billion government loan to restart this old nuclear power plant to sell the output to Microsoft so they can power their AI data center. This is why Bill Gates and other MS execs pal around with Trump - to land "deals" like this. But money cannot be found to fund the ACA tax credits?
MSN
www.msn.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A $1 billion government loan to restart this old nuclear power plant to sell the output to Microsoft so they can power their AI data center. This is why Bill Gates and other MS execs pal around with Trump - to land "deals" like this. But money cannot be found to fund the ACA tax credits?
I particularly love the comparison to "sleep paralysis demons". This look gives me nightmares.
Plastic surgeons wrestle with requests for ‘Mar-a-Lago face’: ‘You’re going to look like Maleficent’
The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I particularly love the comparison to "sleep paralysis demons". This look gives me nightmares.
Reposted by Kenneth Peterson
We would reeeaaaaally like to know who is putting this hot garbage on the CDC website (def not us!).
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
We would reeeaaaaally like to know who is putting this hot garbage on the CDC website (def not us!).
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
Reposted by Kenneth Peterson
VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM, YOU FLAMING SHITBIRDS.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM, YOU FLAMING SHITBIRDS.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.
THE LAST TIME HHS, AS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY RFK JR., CONDUCTED A “COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT” OF THE CAUSES OF AUTISM THEY BLAMED TYLENOL AND THEN, BECAUSE IT WAS BULLSHIT, HAD TO WALK IT BACK.