Also true for several other states today. Don't know when your state's primary is? Look it up at the link. ballotpedia.org/Statewide_pr... Always complain about who's on the ballot in November, vote now for who gets on that ballot.

Deimos@musingsofdeimos.bsky.social · yesterday

VIRGINIA PRIMARY TODAY VOTE!

VIRGINIA PRIMARY TODAY VOTE!

I feel attacked #booksky

I read through this, and it's remarkably autocratic, almost Soviet-style vision for science in the United States.

OSTP Director Releases Landmark Report and Recommendations for Renewing American Scientific Discovery

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Michael Kratsios

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I heard someone in the neighborhood setting off fireworks, and my first thought was, "Is he dead?!"

Before the president gets on television tonight to peddle lies and conspiracy theories, here is what you need to know: The 2020 election was not stolen. We won, and he lost.

I just witnessed a bumblebee landing in a flower. It was *all* over that stamen, covered in so much pollen. It felt like I was violating someone's/thing's privacy just by watching! 🌺🐝 😳

50% support requiring adults to work in order to keep health insurance paid for by the gov Add "as long as people who cannot work because of a disability are exempt" — 55% support it Instead add "even if it means some people with disabilities would lose their coverage" — only 31% support it.

New DFP polling on conditioning gov health insurance on employment show that how we talk about this matters — it moves public opinion. When talking about Medicaid, say "disabled people will lose/are losing Medicaid coverage" — keep it simple and direct.

Live your life such that random people (raises hand) don't laugh with unexpected joy at stuff like this and all the gems in the comments.

DougExeter@dougexeter.bsky.social · 4w ago

*meredith brooks voice* im a mitch im mcconnell i help trump comma donald ive a turtle for a head im probably really dead

Is he dead yet? Is the other guy dead yet? Has that third guy resigned yet? I keep refreshing my feed, but I'll try setting my phone down for a bit and coming back to see it that helps.

"One weird trick" for getting rid of problematic Senate candidates.

Matthew Cortland (they)@matthewcort.land · last mo.

How does it work? Graham Platner tells the Secretary of the State of Maine that he's withdrawing from the Democratic Primary before 7/13 @ 5PM. He's then replaced on the ballot by someone who isn't a rapist

Just because the Republicans successfully ran a rapist for President of the United States of America does NOT give the Democratic Party permission to run rapists.

I strongly urge anyone with strong sentiments on this critical issue to offer a public comment by July 13. You don't need to be a scientist; this rule change would affect everything from disaster response to cancer research--and involves your tax dollars: www.regulations.gov/...

Florida folks: If you have O- blood and are of African or African American descent, OneBlood is searching for donors who have a rare antigen that matches with a teenager with sickle cell disease who needs 50 units of blood so she can have a bone marrow transplant.

Rare blood needed to save life of Florida teen needing bone marrow transplant

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA)— Blood donors of African descent are needed to save the life of a Florida 18-year-old fighting an aggressive form of sickle cell disease, OneBlood announced. Gigi Felix,…

wfla.com

The nuclear physicist Harriet Brooks, who was probably the first person to notice the recoil of an atomic nucleus due to emissions during nuclear decay, was born #OTD in 1876. 🧪 ⚛️ 👩‍🔬 Credit: Notman Archives/Musée McCord

"Our research shows that the most effective approach to climate action is for people to make change within societal systems, not just as consumers. After all, what are systems made of if not people?" - @kimberlynicholas.bsky.social Have you tried SHIFT? Drop us a line below! jointheSHIFT.earth

Hey, @wmata.com and @wmatagm.bsky.social, is there anywhere else we'll be able to check out the new metro cars that isn't behind a fascist's fenceline? I was hoping to check this out, but there's a ridiculous amount of security just to get in.

Metro@wmata.com · last mo.

Need help finding us at the Great American State Fair? We’re located near 4th St & Madison Dr. NW. The closest entrance is on 7th St with the 12th St entrance nearby. Get there via L’Enfant Plaza, Archives, or Federal Triangle. 🚇 Explore our restored 1000-series railcar & 8000-series mockup.

I'm so fucking tired of this world right now, and I have to do this again tomorrow?!

Ive been saying that i believe every tool has a use, and thats exactly what LLMs are is a tool. The problems we see are how the tool is being used either maliciously or carelessly, and the consequences of rich and powerful people not understanding or caring

This is very true, and it reminds me of the Twitter thread (from the before-times) about the mess that was Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as told through tire tread and wear.

rahaeli@rahaeli.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The absolute best thing about social media is seeing someone with a clown pfp and a fandom reference in their display name drop detailed, wonderfully clear explainers about something I know nothing about but is fascinating

FedEx offering a link to "Customer Support," and it's a chatbot that couldn't decision-tree its way out of a paper bag open on both ends.

Deimos@musingsofdeimos.bsky.social · 3mo ago

If you send me a package via Fedex, I'll assume that means you hate me.

Idiots: "Scientists don't want you to know..." Actual scientists: "Oh my god I get to talk about my thesis!"

I’m Dr. Kerry Pray, and I’m conducting an experiment to determine if posting about a book on social media can change its Amazon ranking This week’s book is The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch and the initial ranking is: 2,086,589

When he finally dies, do we somehow raise the flags up to a staff-and-a-half, or how does that work? How does one formally raise a flag in celebration?

I apparently have this bad habit of occasionally watching lgbt+ movies that include some element of sweet, wholesome connection and/or youthful innocence. It's a bad habit because it leaves me with an ache as I reflect on my own closeted and introverted existence in younger years. Time lost. 1/6

"I could fly high and never be low/ I could be far away from home/ I would face my fears, and they disappear/ I'd be happy on my own/ Falling in love, wouldn't be hard/ I could deal with a broken heart/ I'd be anything that I wanted to be/ And I'd never feel my scars"

Deimos@musingsofdeimos.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"I keep holding on for something more But it's so hard to open that door" youtu.be/OUfyKX3D0CA?...

I suddenly remember back in high school, during graduation season, I was having my admitedly low-key graduation celebration. Food and decorations were set up in the garage (where I come, that's a multipurpose space), and I sat out there with my mom and and the siblings that were still at home. 1/

Champagne, too, depending on state alcohol laws.

Deimos@musingsofdeimos.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Some enterprising grocery manager surely has a contingency plan to set up a floor display with sparkling cider, balloons, and other celebratory accouterments the moment they hear the news that he died. And they would he right to have such a plan.

Some enterprising grocery manager surely has a contingency plan to set up a floor display with sparkling cider, balloons, and other celebratory accouterments the moment they hear the news that he died. And they would he right to have such a plan.