Lance
@lancehahn.bsky.social
Psy Science Prof; AI developer; Computation is fast so I try to think slowly and broadly and about the human perspective
So... If you want to fight the #tariffs, see how #Canada responded by selectively punishing #Bourbon because it was produced in the red state of Kentucky. Half of the Republican votes against the Canadian tariffs were from Kentucky.
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April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
So... If you want to fight the #tariffs, see how #Canada responded by selectively punishing #Bourbon because it was produced in the red state of Kentucky. Half of the Republican votes against the Canadian tariffs were from Kentucky.
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This is why when MAGA says it wants to make all of the USA in its own image we have to protect ourselves and our children by saying, "No. No, fucking, no! You crazy, incompetent, crazy loons."
March 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This is why when MAGA says it wants to make all of the USA in its own image we have to protect ourselves and our children by saying, "No. No, fucking, no! You crazy, incompetent, crazy loons."
So.. undocumented migrants can either pay US taxes and get busted by ICE or not pay taxes, get busted by the IRS and ICE.
Damned if you do damned if you don't, one more time.
www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/p...
Damned if you do damned if you don't, one more time.
www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/p...
IRS nearing agreement to use its data to help ICE locate undocumented migrants | CNN Politics
The IRS is close to finalizing an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to help locate migrants suspected of being in the US illegally, a person familiar with the matter said, as Presiden...
www.cnn.com
March 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
So.. undocumented migrants can either pay US taxes and get busted by ICE or not pay taxes, get busted by the IRS and ICE.
Damned if you do damned if you don't, one more time.
www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/p...
Damned if you do damned if you don't, one more time.
www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/p...
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It is impossible to capture how catastrophic Trump’s recent moves and statements are for US defense contractors—this will have a huge trickle-down industrial effect given supply chains and subcontractors.
March 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It is impossible to capture how catastrophic Trump’s recent moves and statements are for US defense contractors—this will have a huge trickle-down industrial effect given supply chains and subcontractors.
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If Trump and Musk were actively trying to kill the American scientific golden goose and chase all the talent and the next Intel and Google into free Europe, this would be a good way to do it.
So on March 9, a French scientist, on a visa to attend a conference in Houston, was denied entry to the US and subsequently expelled because his phone had messages decrying scientific policies put forward by the Trump administration: www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
Etats-Unis : un chercheur français refoulé pour avoir exprimé « une opinion personnelle sur la politique menée par l’administration Trump »
Le ministre de la recherche français a dit sa « préoccupation », mercredi, après cette décision des autorités américaines. Le chercheur du CNRS aurait subi un contrôle aléatoire à son arrivée, avant q...
www.lemonde.fr
March 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If Trump and Musk were actively trying to kill the American scientific golden goose and chase all the talent and the next Intel and Google into free Europe, this would be a good way to do it.
A great poem laying out the challenge posed to higher ed by AI.
A great artist can draw a perfect circle, but she can choose to draw wild imperfections to suit her artistic intentions. If she can't draw a circle can she really appreciate the nature of her own wild imperfections?
A great artist can draw a perfect circle, but she can choose to draw wild imperfections to suit her artistic intentions. If she can't draw a circle can she really appreciate the nature of her own wild imperfections?
March 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A great poem laying out the challenge posed to higher ed by AI.
A great artist can draw a perfect circle, but she can choose to draw wild imperfections to suit her artistic intentions. If she can't draw a circle can she really appreciate the nature of her own wild imperfections?
A great artist can draw a perfect circle, but she can choose to draw wild imperfections to suit her artistic intentions. If she can't draw a circle can she really appreciate the nature of her own wild imperfections?
"U.S. officials acknowledged in a court filing Monday that many people sent to El Salvador do not have criminal records..."
A travesty... When our #ICE treats people inhumanely we lose some of our humanity.
apnews.com/article/trum...
A travesty... When our #ICE treats people inhumanely we lose some of our humanity.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Immigrants disappear from US detainee tracking system after deportation flights
Weekend flights by U.S. immigration authorities set off a frantic scramble among terrified families after hundreds of immigrants disappeared from the government's online locator for detainees.
apnews.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
"U.S. officials acknowledged in a court filing Monday that many people sent to El Salvador do not have criminal records..."
A travesty... When our #ICE treats people inhumanely we lose some of our humanity.
apnews.com/article/trum...
A travesty... When our #ICE treats people inhumanely we lose some of our humanity.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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One of the key pillars of authoritarianism is muzzling intellectuals and experts, leaving no one credible to point out faults in the administration's claims.
We're on a fast track to dictatorship, and that's not hyperbole in the slightest.
We're on a fast track to dictatorship, and that's not hyperbole in the slightest.
“This assault [on universities] is part of a broader endeavor, an attempt to take over every key institution in America and make each a vehicle to impose right-wing ideology. If they have to sacrifice cures for disease, so be it.”🚨
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@paulwaldman.bsky.social 💯 gets it.
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@paulwaldman.bsky.social 💯 gets it.
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The Real Goal of Trump's War on Universities
It isn't about stopping antisemitism. It's about power.
paulwaldman.substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
One of the key pillars of authoritarianism is muzzling intellectuals and experts, leaving no one credible to point out faults in the administration's claims.
We're on a fast track to dictatorship, and that's not hyperbole in the slightest.
We're on a fast track to dictatorship, and that's not hyperbole in the slightest.
At what point do scientists of NIH leave like the German scientists of WW2? Europe already supports Higher Ed better than the US.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the billionaire tech bro's watched a brain drain go to European companies like #Mitral-AI
Where scientists go innovation follows.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the billionaire tech bro's watched a brain drain go to European companies like #Mitral-AI
Where scientists go innovation follows.
Eric Green is out as head of National Human Genome Research Institute www.statnews.com/2025/03/17/t... #genomics #NIH #NHGRI
Eric Green is out as head of National Human Genome Research Institute
The longtime director of the National Human Genome Research Institute is stepping down, as the larger NIH braces for more changes.
www.statnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:33 AM
At what point do scientists of NIH leave like the German scientists of WW2? Europe already supports Higher Ed better than the US.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the billionaire tech bro's watched a brain drain go to European companies like #Mitral-AI
Where scientists go innovation follows.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the billionaire tech bro's watched a brain drain go to European companies like #Mitral-AI
Where scientists go innovation follows.
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Venezuelan Deportations Are EVIL, DYSTOPIAN And Extremely UN-AMERICAN.
Tim Miller and I discuss.
youtu.be/_UZaIofvTJE?...
Tim Miller and I discuss.
youtu.be/_UZaIofvTJE?...
Venezuelan Deportations Are EVIL, DYSTOPIAN And Extremely UN-AMERICAN
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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March 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Venezuelan Deportations Are EVIL, DYSTOPIAN And Extremely UN-AMERICAN.
Tim Miller and I discuss.
youtu.be/_UZaIofvTJE?...
Tim Miller and I discuss.
youtu.be/_UZaIofvTJE?...
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Now Trump wants to come for anyone, including naturalized U.S. Citizens?
Deport traitors to democracies worldwide, Melania and Elon, and keep the hard-working immigrants who love this country and keep it moving.
Deport traitors to democracies worldwide, Melania and Elon, and keep the hard-working immigrants who love this country and keep it moving.
March 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Now Trump wants to come for anyone, including naturalized U.S. Citizens?
Deport traitors to democracies worldwide, Melania and Elon, and keep the hard-working immigrants who love this country and keep it moving.
Deport traitors to democracies worldwide, Melania and Elon, and keep the hard-working immigrants who love this country and keep it moving.
It has begun. Trump defies judge to disappear 250 migrants to El Salvador while improper ICE detentions rise.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump administration deports hundreds of migrants even as judge orders that removals be stopped
The Trump administration has transferred hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador even as a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations under an 18th century wartime declaration ta...
apnews.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It has begun. Trump defies judge to disappear 250 migrants to El Salvador while improper ICE detentions rise.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
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This awful law was used to intern Japanese-Americans during WWII for which the US Government later apologized and paid reparations. Using this antiquated law today, given its history, is horrific! Will they soon use torture (e.g., water-boarding) on Americans to locate “aliens?”
❗Exclusive: Trump Administration Appears to Launch ‘Alien Enemies Act’ Deportation Program
Also @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org filed suit in early hours of Saturday morning,
Also @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org filed suit in early hours of Saturday morning,
Trump Administration Appears to Launch 'Alien Enemies Act' Deportation Program
Trump administration appeared to start the process of carrying out the deportation of Venezuelan nationals pursuant to the Alien Enemies Act.
www.justsecurity.org
March 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This awful law was used to intern Japanese-Americans during WWII for which the US Government later apologized and paid reparations. Using this antiquated law today, given its history, is horrific! Will they soon use torture (e.g., water-boarding) on Americans to locate “aliens?”
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The attacks on academia will be compounded by the looming college student enrollment cliff. Why aren't more people talking about this??? www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n... #college #university #academia
A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates
The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.
www.npr.org
March 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The attacks on academia will be compounded by the looming college student enrollment cliff. Why aren't more people talking about this??? www.npr.org/2025/01/08/n... #college #university #academia
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AOC on senate Dems caving and backing the CR: “A wide sense of betrayal.”
March 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
AOC on senate Dems caving and backing the CR: “A wide sense of betrayal.”
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This is effective.
March 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This is effective.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the lone Democrat who voted for Trump's CR to fund the government.
#DINO
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#DINO
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After House vote on bill to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.
abcnews.go.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the lone Democrat who voted for Trump's CR to fund the government.
#DINO
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#DINO
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First #spacex creates debris, then the #X gets cyber attacked. #Musk is getting some deserved attention. #Doge #xitter
www.pcmag.com/news/elon-mu...
www.pcmag.com/news/elon-mu...
Elon Musk Blames X Outage on 'Massive Cyberattack'
A 'pro-Palestinian hacktivist group' known as Dark Storm takes responsibility for the DDoS attack, which started early Monday morning.
www.pcmag.com
March 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Trump Outlines Bold Vision For Golden Age Of China
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Trump Outlines Bold Vision For Golden Age Of China
WASHINGTON—Promising a glorious future marked by limitless prosperity for the East Asian nation, President Donald Trump outlined a bold vision Tuesday night for a golden age of China. “Under my leadership, a prosperous new era of Chinese dominance will begin, the likes of which have never been seen before,” Trump said in an address to […]
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March 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump Outlines Bold Vision For Golden Age Of China
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Homeland Security is saying the #TSA union is now dead.
An employer saying your union is dead seems like a call for a strike.
Maybe we need a #NationalStrike? I'd love to hear this discussed @gtconway.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social
www.dhs.gov/news/2025/03...
An employer saying your union is dead seems like a call for a strike.
Maybe we need a #NationalStrike? I'd love to hear this discussed @gtconway.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social
www.dhs.gov/news/2025/03...
DHS Ends Collective Bargaining for TSA’s Transportation Security Officers, Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Organizational Agility | Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending collective bargaining for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Transportation Security Officers, which has constrained TS...
www.dhs.gov
March 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Homeland Security is saying the #TSA union is now dead.
An employer saying your union is dead seems like a call for a strike.
Maybe we need a #NationalStrike? I'd love to hear this discussed @gtconway.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social
www.dhs.gov/news/2025/03...
An employer saying your union is dead seems like a call for a strike.
Maybe we need a #NationalStrike? I'd love to hear this discussed @gtconway.bsky.social @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social
www.dhs.gov/news/2025/03...
Musk creates debris everywhere he goes. #doge #spacex
The FAA halted flights in Florida because of his “space launch debris.”
techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/s...
The FAA halted flights in Florida because of his “space launch debris.”
techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/s...
SpaceX Starship spirals out of control in second straight test flight failure | TechCrunch
SpaceX's Starship spiraled out of control while in space during a test flight on Thursday, marking the second launch in a row that the vehicle has
techcrunch.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Musk creates debris everywhere he goes. #doge #spacex
The FAA halted flights in Florida because of his “space launch debris.”
techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/s...
The FAA halted flights in Florida because of his “space launch debris.”
techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/s...
Coincidence?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
March 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Coincidence?
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
@gtconway.bsky.social what can be done to make sure Trump doesn't get asylum in Russia after his term ends? I suspect nothing. If there is some way to block his asylum then he'll REALLY try for a third term.
If Trump's pardons are not exceptionally comprehensive many folks in his administration are going to jail after this explosion of corruption and illegality is done.
March 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
@gtconway.bsky.social what can be done to make sure Trump doesn't get asylum in Russia after his term ends? I suspect nothing. If there is some way to block his asylum then he'll REALLY try for a third term.
Musk wants our data to train his AI. So he fires the tech experts that are government generalists who would recognize what he is doing from inside the gov. Kudos to @karaswisher.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social for seeing this pattern early and talking about it.
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
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18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Musk wants our data to train his AI. So he fires the tech experts that are government generalists who would recognize what he is doing from inside the gov. Kudos to @karaswisher.bsky.social and @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social for seeing this pattern early and talking about it.
I don't understand why senators aren't retiring en masse when they see Trump destroying things that they have previously supported... #Ukraine, #FBI, #HHS.
Here is how to do it.
apnews.com/article/nih-...
Here is how to do it.
apnews.com/article/nih-...
Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers
Dr. Francis Collins, a renowned geneticist, and former longtime director of the National Institutes of Health, is retiring from the government agency and urging “respect” for its embattled workers.
apnews.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I don't understand why senators aren't retiring en masse when they see Trump destroying things that they have previously supported... #Ukraine, #FBI, #HHS.
Here is how to do it.
apnews.com/article/nih-...
Here is how to do it.
apnews.com/article/nih-...