Scott
@ecscott.bsky.social
Retired Physics prof. Craft beer enthusiast, coffee addict, Prog rock fan and Wisconsinite. Unabashed liberal, despiser of all things Trump.
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“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. But teach a man how to fish and Pete Hegseth will murder him.”
December 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. But teach a man how to fish and Pete Hegseth will murder him.”
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BREAKING: At least 373 Palestinians have been killed and 970 wounded since the start of the ceasefire in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
BREAKING: At least 373 Palestinians have been killed and 970 wounded since the start of the ceasefire in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
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This is revealing, but not in the way he thinks.
Bhattacharya did and does hold fringe views in the scientific community.
He got to where he is not by persuading scientists, but by benefiting from rightwing billionaires and their media platforms—Musk bought Twitter and gave him a blue check. 1/
Bhattacharya did and does hold fringe views in the scientific community.
He got to where he is not by persuading scientists, but by benefiting from rightwing billionaires and their media platforms—Musk bought Twitter and gave him a blue check. 1/
Imagine you're overseeing the termination of clinical trials, the destruction of people's livelihoods, the dismantling of scientific research in the US, and you're complaining that Twitter didn't give you a blue check 4 years ago.
December 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This is revealing, but not in the way he thinks.
Bhattacharya did and does hold fringe views in the scientific community.
He got to where he is not by persuading scientists, but by benefiting from rightwing billionaires and their media platforms—Musk bought Twitter and gave him a blue check. 1/
Bhattacharya did and does hold fringe views in the scientific community.
He got to where he is not by persuading scientists, but by benefiting from rightwing billionaires and their media platforms—Musk bought Twitter and gave him a blue check. 1/
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Not including Border Patrol, ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records.
This data is compiled by ICE internally and was obtained by
UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project via a lawsuit.
ICE is currently holding 65,000 migrants in detention centers around the country.
This data is compiled by ICE internally and was obtained by
UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project via a lawsuit.
ICE is currently holding 65,000 migrants in detention centers around the country.
ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records, data shows
The figures do not include arrests made by Border Patrol, which has launched aggressive immigration operations in several cities in recent months.
www.nbcnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Not including Border Patrol, ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records.
This data is compiled by ICE internally and was obtained by
UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project via a lawsuit.
ICE is currently holding 65,000 migrants in detention centers around the country.
This data is compiled by ICE internally and was obtained by
UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project via a lawsuit.
ICE is currently holding 65,000 migrants in detention centers around the country.
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"In response to Trump's order, attorneys general in 21 states sued the administration.
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts
Earlier this year, the Trump administration gutted the Institute of Museum and Library Services, leading to canceled federal grants. Now, after a court order, those grants are being reinstated.
www.npr.org
December 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"In response to Trump's order, attorneys general in 21 states sued the administration.
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Now, after a judge's ruling that Trump's actions were unlawful, libraries and museums across the country will have access to money that had been stuck in a months-long limbo..."
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
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A series of field expeditions between 2018 and 2023 assessed the longevity and retreat of several Sierra Nevada glaciers. Results present both geological and climatic evidence demonstrating not only the exceptional persistence but also the rapid decline of these glaciers.
Glaciers in the Sierra Nevada in California are Nearing Complete Disappearance — Konsyse
Scientists have reconstructed the full story of Sierra Nevada glacier decline.
www.konsyse.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A series of field expeditions between 2018 and 2023 assessed the longevity and retreat of several Sierra Nevada glaciers. Results present both geological and climatic evidence demonstrating not only the exceptional persistence but also the rapid decline of these glaciers.
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The orange felon insults yet another female reporter by calling CNN’s Kaitlan Collins “stupid and nasty” after she inquired about the price of his trashy dictator ballroom after it increased by another $100M.
This is what happens when you normalize a criminal for a decade.
This is what happens when you normalize a criminal for a decade.
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The orange felon insults yet another female reporter by calling CNN’s Kaitlan Collins “stupid and nasty” after she inquired about the price of his trashy dictator ballroom after it increased by another $100M.
This is what happens when you normalize a criminal for a decade.
This is what happens when you normalize a criminal for a decade.
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Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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We need more of this!
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We need more of this!
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According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
December 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
According to a new study, members of Congressional leadership perform 47% better in stock market trades than their rank-and-file peers, thanks to access to nonpublic information.
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
Today would be a great day to ban ALL elected officials from trading stock, don't you think?
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The aurora could be visible from some northern states on Thursday, forecasters said.
Northern Lights Forecast: Here’s Where The Aurora Could Be Visible On Thursday Night
The aurora could be visible from some northern states on Thursday, forecasters said.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The aurora could be visible from some northern states on Thursday, forecasters said.
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A lil explainer on why the EU fining Musk has nothing to do with censorship 👇🏻
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A lil explainer on why the EU fining Musk has nothing to do with censorship 👇🏻
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This boat had 11 people on it. It's a cigarette boat with 4 engines. It was going, possibly, to Trinidad, +/- 200 miles. I cannot imagine it had enough cargo capacity for drugs that would amount to more than personal use.
December 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This boat had 11 people on it. It's a cigarette boat with 4 engines. It was going, possibly, to Trinidad, +/- 200 miles. I cannot imagine it had enough cargo capacity for drugs that would amount to more than personal use.
Unfortunate, but ABSOLUTELY necessary. www.newsweek.com/virginia-red...
Virginia Democrats propose redrawing maps to get four new seats
Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott outlined the state's redistricting plans amid other states' efforts to make maps more favorable to Democrats or Republicans.
www.newsweek.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Unfortunate, but ABSOLUTELY necessary. www.newsweek.com/virginia-red...
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Bloomberg: The US lobbied several countries in the European Union in an effort to block EU plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets to back a massive loan to Ukraine, according to European diplomats familiar with the matter.
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bloomberg: The US lobbied several countries in the European Union in an effort to block EU plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets to back a massive loan to Ukraine, according to European diplomats familiar with the matter.
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The NY Times said Trump labeling Somalis as “garbage” was “shocking in its unapologetic bigotry.” Then NYT put the story on Page 13. When Trump called for “termination” of the Constitution in 2022, NYT put it on Page 13, too. In case you wonder if NYT has learned anything in the last 3 years. 1/🧵
Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The NY Times said Trump labeling Somalis as “garbage” was “shocking in its unapologetic bigotry.” Then NYT put the story on Page 13. When Trump called for “termination” of the Constitution in 2022, NYT put it on Page 13, too. In case you wonder if NYT has learned anything in the last 3 years. 1/🧵
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‼️ Aside from the appointment issues, experts said the criminal case filed against James in October appeared very thin.
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James after judge dismissed first case | Letitia James | The Guardian
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James after judge dismissed first case | Letitia James | The Guardian
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James after judge dismissed first case
Decision comes less than two weeks after judge ruled similar case against New York attorney general unlawful
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
‼️ Aside from the appointment issues, experts said the criminal case filed against James in October appeared very thin.
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James after judge dismissed first case | Letitia James | The Guardian
Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James after judge dismissed first case | Letitia James | The Guardian
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Family of Colombian man killed in illegal U.S. strike files human rights challenge
The petition from the family of Alejandro Carranza says the military bombed his fishing boat on when he was sailing off Colombia's Caribbean coast, in violation of human rights
#Wrldpoli🌐
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The petition from the family of Alejandro Carranza says the military bombed his fishing boat on when he was sailing off Colombia's Caribbean coast, in violation of human rights
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/g...
Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. strike files human rights challenge
In a petition to the premier human rights watchdog in the Americas, the first challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats argues that the death was an extrajudicial killing.
www.npr.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Family of Colombian man killed in illegal U.S. strike files human rights challenge
The petition from the family of Alejandro Carranza says the military bombed his fishing boat on when he was sailing off Colombia's Caribbean coast, in violation of human rights
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/g...
The petition from the family of Alejandro Carranza says the military bombed his fishing boat on when he was sailing off Colombia's Caribbean coast, in violation of human rights
#Wrldpoli🌐
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/g...
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Well done! A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene.
December 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Well done! A Massachusetts church displayed an “ICE was here” sign in its Nativity scene.
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This is great news that Roman Space Telescope 🚀🔭 is functionally completed! Still some testing, and then Roman will move the Kennedy to be mated with the launch vehicle. Roman is a wide-field Hubble - exciting!
NASA has completed the construction of #NASARoman! Last month, technicians joined the inner and outer portions of the observatory in Maryland.
After final testing, Roman will move to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center for launch preparations in summer 2026: https://go.nasa.gov/48EqnE8 🔭 🧪
After final testing, Roman will move to the launch site at the Kennedy Space Center for launch preparations in summer 2026: https://go.nasa.gov/48EqnE8 🔭 🧪
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This is great news that Roman Space Telescope 🚀🔭 is functionally completed! Still some testing, and then Roman will move the Kennedy to be mated with the launch vehicle. Roman is a wide-field Hubble - exciting!
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Himes: It was exceedingly hard to watch. Even if you stipulate that it is a war, there is a very specific prohibition against killing individuals who have been removed from the fight. And there is no question that these individuals were removed from the fight.
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Himes: It was exceedingly hard to watch. Even if you stipulate that it is a war, there is a very specific prohibition against killing individuals who have been removed from the fight. And there is no question that these individuals were removed from the fight.
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This is what government censorship actually looks like: defunding entire fields, deporting researchers, and quite effectively chilling speech that helps people understand how our information systems are being exploited and calls out powerful people and platforms for their bullshit.
For the last decade, the pervasive spread of bullshit & manipulation of online platforms have been widely recognized societal concerns. Now non US citizens studying those subjects can be labeled “censors” & denied visas or deported from the US. Censorship, indeed. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Exclusive: Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
An internal State Department memo said that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech should be considered for rejection.
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This is what government censorship actually looks like: defunding entire fields, deporting researchers, and quite effectively chilling speech that helps people understand how our information systems are being exploited and calls out powerful people and platforms for their bullshit.