Prof RiggleGrouch
@profrigglegrouch.bsky.social
CBE prof @Penn. Soft matter and polymer physics, theory and simulation. prof also short for profane.
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We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
By a vote of 76-23, S 1071 passes the motion to proceed to the motion to concur. Won't know who voted for this until the roll call is uploaded, but safe to say it passed with the support of at least 24 members of the Democratic caucus. (Rand Paul probably voted nay and Steve Daines has been absent).
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
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I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen multiple times
Tool
NIN
Metallicr
Drive-by Truckers
Nick Cave & the bad seeds
Tool
NIN
Metallicr
Drive-by Truckers
Nick Cave & the bad seeds
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen multiple times
R.E.M.
OutKast
Radiohead
Beastie Boys
The Roots
R.E.M.
OutKast
Radiohead
Beastie Boys
The Roots
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen —
NIN
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soul Coughing
Poe
Tom Morello
NIN
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Soul Coughing
Poe
Tom Morello
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen multiple times
Tool
NIN
Metallicr
Drive-by Truckers
Nick Cave & the bad seeds
Tool
NIN
Metallicr
Drive-by Truckers
Nick Cave & the bad seeds
This kicks ass
Miss World Chile did is in a metal band. This was her talent portion at Miss World
www.instagram.com/reel/DQuI2W7...
www.instagram.com/reel/DQuI2W7...
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This kicks ass
I really like Prof Zimmerman’s response here, and it’s much better said than the profanity-laden rant my friends and spouse were subjected to when I saw jameson’s email.
In April the #Trump administration warned #Penn that it risked losing federal funding if it didn’t strip swimmer Lia Thomas of her records. On Tuesday, we caved, writes Jonathan Zimmerman.
🔗 inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
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July 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I really like Prof Zimmerman’s response here, and it’s much better said than the profanity-laden rant my friends and spouse were subjected to when I saw jameson’s email.
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The Lisa Murkowski of universities www.inquirer.com/education/pe...
Penn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletes
Penn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
www.inquirer.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Lisa Murkowski of universities www.inquirer.com/education/pe...
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Ignore any sober geopolitical analysis of "why Trump went to war." The truth? A buck-naked mad king impulsively and unilaterally dropped bombs 6.500 miles away because that's what fascist dictators always do in the end
This is Donald Trump's war, not ours. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dona...
This is Donald Trump's war, not ours. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dona...
A mad king’s pointless war is where Donald Trump was always heading
There is no legal or moral justification for Donald Trump's bomb strike on Iran, just the ego of an increasingly delusional president.
www.inquirer.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Ignore any sober geopolitical analysis of "why Trump went to war." The truth? A buck-naked mad king impulsively and unilaterally dropped bombs 6.500 miles away because that's what fascist dictators always do in the end
This is Donald Trump's war, not ours. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dona...
This is Donald Trump's war, not ours. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/dona...
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The biggest scandal in U.S. history is hiding in plain sight. The president and his family are boosting their wealth by $1 billion every month, selling the power and prestige of the White House.
Giving this a name - Cryptogate - and a concise guide. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Giving this a name - Cryptogate - and a concise guide. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Your guide to Cryptogate, Trump’s $4 billion corruption scandal that’s 10 times bigger than Watergate | Will Bunch
Here's an in-depth guide to the key players, companies, and deals behind Donald Trump's scheme to cash in on his presidency.
www.inquirer.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The biggest scandal in U.S. history is hiding in plain sight. The president and his family are boosting their wealth by $1 billion every month, selling the power and prestige of the White House.
Giving this a name - Cryptogate - and a concise guide. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Giving this a name - Cryptogate - and a concise guide. My new column www.inquirer.com/opinion/trum...
Between coverage that meets the moment and access to @willbunch.bsky.social and @notesfromhel.bsky.social columns, happy to support the @inquirer.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Between coverage that meets the moment and access to @willbunch.bsky.social and @notesfromhel.bsky.social columns, happy to support the @inquirer.com
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At Princeton University we are being clear about our continued commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination, in full compliance with law (as opposed to executive order) and consistent with our ethical responsibilities as educators for the entire nation. www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...
University websites updated to reflect commitments to diversity, non-discrimination
Many University websites, including those affiliated with admissions, academic departments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have been updated to reflect Princeton’s ongoing com...
www.dailyprincetonian.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
At Princeton University we are being clear about our continued commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination, in full compliance with law (as opposed to executive order) and consistent with our ethical responsibilities as educators for the entire nation. www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...
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I want them all unmasked. I want Noem, Homan, and Miller to someday be tried for their crimes against humanity. Ditto for the ICE agents and other officers who abuse innocent tourists, college students, and refugees
When all this is over, I want justice. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
When all this is over, I want justice. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
When this is over, U.S. rights abusers must be tried for crimes against humanity
Escalating reports of human rights crimes from Kristi Noem's propaganda to ICE cruelty must be wiped clean with justice.
www.inquirer.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I want them all unmasked. I want Noem, Homan, and Miller to someday be tried for their crimes against humanity. Ditto for the ICE agents and other officers who abuse innocent tourists, college students, and refugees
When all this is over, I want justice. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
When all this is over, I want justice. My column www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
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Several thoughts about this very helpful interview on NYT w Chris Eisgruber, president of Princeton, about existential attacks on higher ed, how and what solidarity among American universities looks like. And why it's worth the listen. (Also a dopey headline.) 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/p...
The University President Willing to Fight Trump
Christopher L. Eisgruber of Princeton University talks about the administration’s move to freeze billions of dollars in funding to higher education institutions.
www.nytimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Several thoughts about this very helpful interview on NYT w Chris Eisgruber, president of Princeton, about existential attacks on higher ed, how and what solidarity among American universities looks like. And why it's worth the listen. (Also a dopey headline.) 1/ www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/p...
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This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.
March 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This letter appeared in the Bloomsburg PA Press Enterprise this morning. I am assured the writer is who he purports to be, an Air Force veteran.
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When Donald Trump threatens student protests, consider why: throughout modern history, student movements have repeatedly been the catalyst that toppled dictatorships. Authoritarian leaders fear campus activism precisely because it works. Below is a list of 36 student-led pro-democracy movements.🧵
March 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
When Donald Trump threatens student protests, consider why: throughout modern history, student movements have repeatedly been the catalyst that toppled dictatorships. Authoritarian leaders fear campus activism precisely because it works. Below is a list of 36 student-led pro-democracy movements.🧵
Not surprised but really hate to see this. I am 100% a product of the NSF REU program, I even still use methods closely related to what I learned during that first summer of research experience. Another awful choice to add to the long list of reasons why we'll lose a generation of scientists.
March 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Not surprised but really hate to see this. I am 100% a product of the NSF REU program, I even still use methods closely related to what I learned during that first summer of research experience. Another awful choice to add to the long list of reasons why we'll lose a generation of scientists.
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Don't trust consumer-facing "AI" for anything
BBC just released damning research on AI assistants' news accuracy.
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Don't trust consumer-facing "AI" for anything
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Tariq is claiming he’s opening for Kendrick
I’m rooting for the team from Abbott Elementary
February 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Tariq is claiming he’s opening for Kendrick
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this is where the rubber meets the road. NIH doesn't just fund research univs and hospitals in blue states. if anything they're most important to regional economies in the reddest states and districts.
Impact of NIH cut starting to sink in
Here's Sen. Katie Britt urging "a smart, targeted approach" in order to protect important research at UA-Birmingham, a top NIH recipient
Also, as article notes, the state's largest employer
www.al.com/news/2025/02...
Here's Sen. Katie Britt urging "a smart, targeted approach" in order to protect important research at UA-Birmingham, a top NIH recipient
Also, as article notes, the state's largest employer
www.al.com/news/2025/02...
Katie Britt vows to work with RFK Jr. after NIH funding cuts cause concern in Alabama
UAB and UAH are among Alabama institutions that could be affected by cuts.
www.al.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
this is where the rubber meets the road. NIH doesn't just fund research univs and hospitals in blue states. if anything they're most important to regional economies in the reddest states and districts.
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Living Colour - Cult Of Personality
“I sell the things you need to be
I'm the smiling face
I exploit you, still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three”
#LivingColour
#Alternativemusic
#Alternative
#Alternativerock
#80smusic
#80srock
#Musicvideo
#MTV
“I sell the things you need to be
I'm the smiling face
I exploit you, still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three”
#LivingColour
#Alternativemusic
#Alternative
#Alternativerock
#80smusic
#80srock
#Musicvideo
#MTV
Living Colour - Cult Of Personality (Official Video)
YouTube video by LivingColourVEVO
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February 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Living Colour - Cult Of Personality
“I sell the things you need to be
I'm the smiling face
I exploit you, still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three”
#LivingColour
#Alternativemusic
#Alternative
#Alternativerock
#80smusic
#80srock
#Musicvideo
#MTV
“I sell the things you need to be
I'm the smiling face
I exploit you, still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three”
#LivingColour
#Alternativemusic
#Alternative
#Alternativerock
#80smusic
#80srock
#Musicvideo
#MTV
FFFFFFFFFFFF this. Not surprising in the least but still unbelievably shitty.
Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
www.whitehouse.gov
January 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
FFFFFFFFFFFF this. Not surprising in the least but still unbelievably shitty.
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I spoke to a talented junior scientist who just got a good faculty job offer in the US and they told me “well I wouldn’t move to 1930s Germany either” so that’s how that’s going
January 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I spoke to a talented junior scientist who just got a good faculty job offer in the US and they told me “well I wouldn’t move to 1930s Germany either” so that’s how that’s going