Melissa Morrissey
@lissa25.bsky.social
Happily married and retired avid reader
The Norton Library edition of my translation of the Iliad, with stylish red cover, is now available. It has complete text, maps, notes, introduction and translator's note, and it's yours for under $10 (as are many other tempting Norton Library volumes). wwnorton.com/books/978132...
April 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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NEW: NOAA scientists are cleaning office bathrooms and reconsidering critical experiments after the Commerce Department failed to renew contracts for hazardous waste disposal, janitorial services, IT and building maintenance.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
NOAA Scientists Are Cleaning Bathrooms and Reconsidering Lab Experiments After Contracts for Basic Services Expire
A Seattle lab has lost janitorial services, hazardous waste support, IT and building maintenance as it waits for the Commerce Department secretary to personally approve all contracts over $100,000.
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April 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
NEW: NOAA scientists are cleaning office bathrooms and reconsidering critical experiments after the Commerce Department failed to renew contracts for hazardous waste disposal, janitorial services, IT and building maintenance.
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
By @lisalsong.bsky.social
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April 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Wishing everyone a peaceful evening as we continue to fight for our democracy.
April 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Wishing everyone a peaceful evening as we continue to fight for our democracy.
Why health communication and research matters so incredibly much…
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties - KFF Health News kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
February 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Sources tell me there’s a frantic meeting happening at NCMEC right now to discuss the fact that this news was outed and how to move forward.
New — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) was told this week by DOJ that they'd lose their funding if the org didn't remove any mentions of LGBTQIA+ issues from their public materials, I've learned. Staff were told they need to deadname trans kids in their reports to comply.
February 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Sources tell me there’s a frantic meeting happening at NCMEC right now to discuss the fact that this news was outed and how to move forward.
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Why MMR vaccines are so important….
February 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Why MMR vaccines are so important….
Iowa Hawkeyes on fire tonight!
January 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Iowa Hawkeyes on fire tonight!
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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If you are a visa holder/temp resident in the U.S., and your child was born here and doesn't have a passport, GET A PASSPORT FOR THEM IMMEDIATELY. Like, make the appointment this week.
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January 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
If you are a visa holder/temp resident in the U.S., and your child was born here and doesn't have a passport, GET A PASSPORT FOR THEM IMMEDIATELY. Like, make the appointment this week.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...