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Of the 4000 researchers at NIH, only 20% are tenured. They’re going to fire all the rest as their contracts come up for renewal, absolutely decimating research at the NIH. This is catastrophic, not just for Americans, but for the whole world. www.science.org/content/arti...

NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research

Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs

science.org

"It’s time for the American people, across the political spectrum, to recognize what is happening. America has a rogue president and a rogue administration, and we need to acknowledge that and respond." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/o...

Opinion | America Has a Rogue President

The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.

nytimes.com

Without public knowledge, Elon Musk is serving as a “special government employee” under President Donald Trump, with access to sensitive information (including your SSN) and broad authority granted by Trump.

Are you a researcher in a “red” state? Time to call and keep calling every member of your Congressional delegation. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

a close up of a dragon 's head with fire coming out of it 's mouth .

ALT: a close up of a dragon 's head with fire coming out of it 's mouth .

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On this Public Health Thank You Day, I want to thank everyone who works for a state or local health department. You are public health in America, you keep us safe and healthy. You've taken a lot of crap over the past few years, but this infectious disease epidemiologist is grateful for all you do.