Lindsey Shultz
@lshultz82.bsky.social
J! ToC, Class 2019. MD. MS Bioethics student. Public health, old movies, xwords, good earrings. All the books. Seen at RockefellerFdn, pandemictrack, COVID19tracking. Yinzer.
A few weeks ago I realized that tomorrow is the date the Ray Bradbury story “There Will Come Soft Rains” takes place. It’s a shame science fiction from 75 years ago isn’t relevant anymore
There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury
The voice-clock sang, breakfast was ejected, but no doors slammed. The garage chimed and lifted its door to reveal the waiting car. The house sat alone in a city of rubble and…
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A question: does anyone know about communities or groups for scientists who are committed to writing without the use of LLMs / genAI?
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derek guy@dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2w agoExcited to announce I started a podcast with my friend @trufelman.bsky.social, where we read classic philosophical works and discuss what they can teach us about why we buy, wear, and value the things we do. It’s basically a podcast for people who love clothes, books, and big ideas.
TODAY is the last day to submit comments on CMS Medicaid state-directed payment rule, which triples the pain caused by the already draconian HR1/not-so-beautiful bill. Great summary of the proposed rule: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/05/28/c... Submit your comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
CMS Triples Harmful Impact of HR 1 Medicaid Provider Cuts in State Directed Payment Proposed Rule
Massive Overreach will Undermine Access to Health Care for People Covered by Medicaid Last week, on May 20, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed regulation on...
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We are delightful, if tired. And I will keep you updated on 1. 2 grey cats and 2. My emotional support tomato
Erin Kissane@kissane.myatproto.social · 3w agoWe need 2-3 more writers with a science-y backgrounds to help us turn news chaos into orderly information on @unbreaking.org's infectious disease control, food safety, and medical research funding pages. The commitment is a few hours every couple of weeks. Is this you? 🌱 unbreaking.org/how-to-help/
At this time, it's unclear how last year's changes might be impacting the current outbreak investigation. We @propublica.org want to hear from food safety experts as well as federal and state regulators about their work. You can reach me: annie.waldman@propublica.org, or Signal me (number in bio).
Great resources linked in Sarah's thread. I found this two-page "take action flyer" from @elizabethginexi.bsky.social especially helpful for pulling together comments — due today — quickly: drive.google.com/file/d/1ppq4...
Sarah Gollust@sarahgollust.bsky.social · 4w agoDid you write your comment yet on the OMB rules on federally funded science yet? No? Don’t worry, you can do it this weekend. Here are some resources that can help you get started.
Rating Bowers like Kandinsky paintings yes I will thanks.
PEC Exeter@pec-exeter.bsky.social · last mo.Are bowers artwork? 🖼️ Do we (humans) like the same bower designs that the choosy females like? Please fill in this short survey asking you to "RATE MY BOWER" No expertise needed. We just want your aesthetic judgment🎨🖌️ exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Takes <10 mins
I see we’re discussing definitive American movies:
grey gardens
Alt: grey gardens gif of little Edie dancing with an American flag
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RIP Mark Rothko. You would have loved how the hydrogen peroxide bleach is only turning the Reflecting Pool blue around the perimeter
The Jalen M. Brunson And The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts
I will admit I always squint a little when I remember what Adam Silver looks like.
Me when they got to the two medical words:
Leonardo DiCaprio Points: 'Yes, That's It!'
ALT: Leonardo DiCaprio Points: 'Yes, That's It!'
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Rodger Sherman@rodger.bsky.social · 2mo agoShrey spelling 32 words in 90 seconds to win the Spelling Bee is the new greatest athletic accomplishment of 2026. I don’t even know how he said the letters that fast. Got a “Holy Mackerel” out of @minakimes.bsky.social
On the one-year anniversary of EMPIRE OF AI, I am so, so excited to announce The AI Resist List, a new project that documents examples of resistance to the AI empires around the world 😍 airesistlist.org
At this point I think the facial expressions I make in response to HHS news would be censorable. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/w...
Kennedy Fires Leaders of Key Health Task Force
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FDA being run by three raccoons in a trench coat at this point.
Apoorva Mandavilli@apoorvanyt.bsky.social · 3mo agoBreaking: Tracy Beth Hoeg, the Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, said she was fired from the agency Friday after she declined to resign. W/ @by-cjewett.bsky.social Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/u...
case workers for a benefits program that the feds are actively trying to kill are getting tech that's powered by a data center polluting a Black neighborhood in Memphis to onboard people to programs that we should just automatically enroll them in if we have state tax returns! innovation!
sorry I seem distracted just have to keep checking my phone to see if one of my freedoms is being arbitrarily taken away
Under-babied by choice, I guess.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3mo agoDr Oz: "One in three Americans are under-babied"
Compassionate and transparent leadership is still important 💫
Alexandra Phelan@alexandraphelan.bsky.social · 3mo agoA direct letter from @drtedros.who.int to the people of Tenerife, Canary Islands in light of the MV Hondius’ arrival. This is thoughtful and compassionate, and correctly describes the legal framework, but more importantly the solidarity that underpins it.
