Monica Trujillo
@drmtrujillo.bsky.social
Biology Professor @ Queensborough Community College, CUNY
Science is political! www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Authors of 'Science Under Siege' warn of concerted effort to discredit science
From its embrace of dubious research about autism, its skepticism over vaccines and its wholesale rejection of the consensus about climate change, the Trump administration has set off alarm bells with...
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November 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Science is political! www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Good to understand what we are dealing with if we are going to fight back. As we must.
Because an attack on science is an attack on humanity.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Because an attack on science is an attack on humanity.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
From doing science to saving science
Science and scientists are under assault. From denial of vaccines to climate change,
political leaders are increasingly sacrificing democracy as well as science on the
altar of populism and authoritar...
www.thelancet.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Good to understand what we are dealing with if we are going to fight back. As we must.
Because an attack on science is an attack on humanity.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Because an attack on science is an attack on humanity.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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While I’m glad Commissioner Tisch let Ricky Patel (Special Agent in Charge at HSI) know that she’s not happy with their raids, I’m disturbed by footage of NYPD officers clearing the way for ICE vehicles. It’s a violation of our sanctuary city law to facilitate deportations.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
While I’m glad Commissioner Tisch let Ricky Patel (Special Agent in Charge at HSI) know that she’s not happy with their raids, I’m disturbed by footage of NYPD officers clearing the way for ICE vehicles. It’s a violation of our sanctuary city law to facilitate deportations.
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Lots of #cuny folk on these committees including @cunychancellor.bsky.social as well as @sunychancellor.bsky.social #cuny #suny #madc #cadhe
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces transition committees
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday the creation of 17 transition advisory committees made up of more than 400 people.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Lots of #cuny folk on these committees including @cunychancellor.bsky.social as well as @sunychancellor.bsky.social #cuny #suny #madc #cadhe
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PLEASE read this one. Kinda required reading. If you agree, which I hope you do, print in color and magnetically attach to your refrigerator. It is marvelous and very clear to all who visit: this is what we stand for. PERIOD.
March 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
PLEASE read this one. Kinda required reading. If you agree, which I hope you do, print in color and magnetically attach to your refrigerator. It is marvelous and very clear to all who visit: this is what we stand for. PERIOD.
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Speaker Johnson: Federal employees aren’t being paid. Nutrition cuts may cause children to go hungry. Millions are seeing their health premiums soar.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Speaker Johnson: Federal employees aren’t being paid. Nutrition cuts may cause children to go hungry. Millions are seeing their health premiums soar.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
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Days like today make me ❤️ Americans.
And @sanders.senate.gov is one of the best Americans.
What a razor sharp, charismatic, decent and patriotic orator & leader. And no teleprompter needed.
Pure 🔥
And the energy & stamina !
How is this guy 84 years old ?
And @sanders.senate.gov is one of the best Americans.
What a razor sharp, charismatic, decent and patriotic orator & leader. And no teleprompter needed.
Pure 🔥
And the energy & stamina !
How is this guy 84 years old ?
October 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Days like today make me ❤️ Americans.
And @sanders.senate.gov is one of the best Americans.
What a razor sharp, charismatic, decent and patriotic orator & leader. And no teleprompter needed.
Pure 🔥
And the energy & stamina !
How is this guy 84 years old ?
And @sanders.senate.gov is one of the best Americans.
What a razor sharp, charismatic, decent and patriotic orator & leader. And no teleprompter needed.
Pure 🔥
And the energy & stamina !
How is this guy 84 years old ?
This is important! Please plan to attend if you can.
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
This is important! Please plan to attend if you can.
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Democratic leaders, it's time to endorse Mamdani.
October 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Democratic leaders, it's time to endorse Mamdani.
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Tonight’s clear winner was @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
He won because he's the only candidate with a plan, with a vision, and with a focus on the working New Yorkers who built this city and deserve to live here with dignity.
19 days. Let’s do this!
He won because he's the only candidate with a plan, with a vision, and with a focus on the working New Yorkers who built this city and deserve to live here with dignity.
19 days. Let’s do this!
October 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tonight’s clear winner was @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
He won because he's the only candidate with a plan, with a vision, and with a focus on the working New Yorkers who built this city and deserve to live here with dignity.
19 days. Let’s do this!
He won because he's the only candidate with a plan, with a vision, and with a focus on the working New Yorkers who built this city and deserve to live here with dignity.
19 days. Let’s do this!
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Solidarity is the only way
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Solidarity is the only way
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Janet Mills is 77 and Democrats need to knock it off with the gerontocracy.
Breaking News: Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is running for Senate, aiming to unseat Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins
A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Janet Mills is 77 and Democrats need to knock it off with the gerontocracy.
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Vote 'em ALL OUT in 2026 !
October 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Vote 'em ALL OUT in 2026 !
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So much going on these days that this flew under my radar.
Anyone else not cool with radioactive waste being dumped into the Hudson River ?
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Anyone else not cool with radioactive waste being dumped into the Hudson River ?
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
New York law curbing radioactive Indian Point discharges voided by US judge
A federal judge ruled in favor of the company dismantling the Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York on Wednesday, saying a state law designed to limit potential contamination of the Hudson River was preempted by federal law.
www.reuters.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
So much going on these days that this flew under my radar.
Anyone else not cool with radioactive waste being dumped into the Hudson River ?
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Anyone else not cool with radioactive waste being dumped into the Hudson River ?
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
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Loved chatting with @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social about all things NYC—and the urgency of standing up to Trump and ICE to protect our neighbors and our communities.
Brad Lander Wants New York City to Resist
The NYC Comptroller talks ICE, Trump, Zohran, and Brooklyn.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Loved chatting with @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social about all things NYC—and the urgency of standing up to Trump and ICE to protect our neighbors and our communities.
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Jared Kushner is going to the Middle East to negotiate a deal on behalf of the U.S. government days after Kushner announced a $55 billion deal between his private equity fund and the Saudi government
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
October 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Jared Kushner is going to the Middle East to negotiate a deal on behalf of the U.S. government days after Kushner announced a $55 billion deal between his private equity fund and the Saudi government
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
One of the most brazen conflicts in history.
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Dem leaders are just not up to the job. I understand healthcare is vital, but if we dont have a democracy we won't have to worry about Healthcare. Why are dem leaders not in the streets with protesters???????
October 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Dem leaders are just not up to the job. I understand healthcare is vital, but if we dont have a democracy we won't have to worry about Healthcare. Why are dem leaders not in the streets with protesters???????
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UVA Faculty Senate with a clear statement of values: facultysenate.virginia.edu/resolution-o...
Resolution Opposing the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" | Faculty Senate, U.Va.
facultysenate.virginia.edu
October 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
UVA Faculty Senate with a clear statement of values: facultysenate.virginia.edu/resolution-o...
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Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...
STAND WITH YOUR SCHOOL: Trump attacks 9 universities. Sign the alumni petition now.
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America...
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October 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Sign this alumni petition now to support your school, defend democracy, and build a grassroots movement for campus freedom across America. alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...
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Trump hates to be the object of humor. He understands that humor can be a more powerful antidote to tyranny than any other form of criticism.
I'm sure he'd hate it if you shared this cartoon. [Cartoon by Jon Adams/The New Yorker]
I'm sure he'd hate it if you shared this cartoon. [Cartoon by Jon Adams/The New Yorker]
October 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump hates to be the object of humor. He understands that humor can be a more powerful antidote to tyranny than any other form of criticism.
I'm sure he'd hate it if you shared this cartoon. [Cartoon by Jon Adams/The New Yorker]
I'm sure he'd hate it if you shared this cartoon. [Cartoon by Jon Adams/The New Yorker]
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Come celebrate the incredible contributions of our immigrant community right here on campus! Attend "I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action" on the Quad (Flagpole/ WWII Memorial) on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:15PM.
➡️Learn more: www.qc.cuny.edu/immi
➡️Learn more: www.qc.cuny.edu/immi
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Come celebrate the incredible contributions of our immigrant community right here on campus! Attend "I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action" on the Quad (Flagpole/ WWII Memorial) on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:15PM.
➡️Learn more: www.qc.cuny.edu/immi
➡️Learn more: www.qc.cuny.edu/immi
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I stand with Alderperson Fuentes and with all those who have the courage to stand up to authoritarianism and their terror force, ICE.
We must defund ICE. We must hold Trump, Noem, and ICE accountable.
We must defund ICE. We must hold Trump, Noem, and ICE accountable.
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I stand with Alderperson Fuentes and with all those who have the courage to stand up to authoritarianism and their terror force, ICE.
We must defund ICE. We must hold Trump, Noem, and ICE accountable.
We must defund ICE. We must hold Trump, Noem, and ICE accountable.