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Federal cuts to open science? A chat with departing OpenNeuro scientist, Michael Demidenko, PhD
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2024 “The end of free speech is the end of science”
Last week: @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social violated policy by using her free speech rights
Last week: @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social violated policy by using her free speech rights
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
2024 “The end of free speech is the end of science”
Last week: @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social violated policy by using her free speech rights
Last week: @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social violated policy by using her free speech rights
There are so many people rolling their eyes to each of these posts. I guess we have to do more than eye-roll. It's just difficult to know what the next action really should be.
Trump’s rapid escalation—from calling Members of Congress “traitors” to urging supporters to “focus all energy” on unfounded claims of election fraud—fits an authoritarian pattern: when power feels threatened, the response is to inflame fear, erode democratic processes, and frame dissent as criminal
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
There are so many people rolling their eyes to each of these posts. I guess we have to do more than eye-roll. It's just difficult to know what the next action really should be.
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America needs more patriots like Senator Mark Kelly and fewer miserable cowards like Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth.
Sen. Mark Kelly facing military investigation after clashing with Trump
A statement from the Pentagon said all service members have a "legal obligation" to "obey lawful orders and that orders are presumed to be lawful."
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November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
America needs more patriots like Senator Mark Kelly and fewer miserable cowards like Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth.
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Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
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Sheeva talked to @abioblog.bsky.social, founder of 'A Bio Blog,' about science marketing, #SciComm in the era of misinformation, and more.
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The Science Marketing Life: A Chat with SciCommer Maria O'Hanlon, PhD
YouTube video by Fancy Comma
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November 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Sheeva talked to @abioblog.bsky.social, founder of 'A Bio Blog,' about science marketing, #SciComm in the era of misinformation, and more.
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No surprise the Trump NIH director doesn’t understand how science works—doesn’t get NIH has been *the* world-historic leader in innovation.
After all, he’s never actually done any science.
Even before his rightwing pundit career 2020-25, he spent his time with economists, not scientists.
After all, he’s never actually done any science.
Even before his rightwing pundit career 2020-25, he spent his time with economists, not scientists.
The NIH director told attendees the NIH doesn't do enough innovative research.
“What puts lives at risk is doing research that’s incremental,” Bhattacharya said. “All it does is advance the careers of the researchers that do it. It results in publications that don’t get used and aren’t replicable.”
“What puts lives at risk is doing research that’s incremental,” Bhattacharya said. “All it does is advance the careers of the researchers that do it. It results in publications that don’t get used and aren’t replicable.”
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
No surprise the Trump NIH director doesn’t understand how science works—doesn’t get NIH has been *the* world-historic leader in innovation.
After all, he’s never actually done any science.
Even before his rightwing pundit career 2020-25, he spent his time with economists, not scientists.
After all, he’s never actually done any science.
Even before his rightwing pundit career 2020-25, he spent his time with economists, not scientists.
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(1/5) On this day in 1942, the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as the SPARs, was created - the name stood for Semper Paratus - Always Ready, the CG's motto. Although not well-known, the SPARs were an important part of the service in WWII!
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
(1/5) On this day in 1942, the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as the SPARs, was created - the name stood for Semper Paratus - Always Ready, the CG's motto. Although not well-known, the SPARs were an important part of the service in WWII!
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Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Sheeva talked to @abioblog.bsky.social, founder of 'A Bio Blog,' about science marketing, #SciComm in the era of misinformation, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcXJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcXJ...
The Science Marketing Life: A Chat with SciCommer Maria O'Hanlon, PhD
YouTube video by Fancy Comma
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November 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Sheeva talked to @abioblog.bsky.social, founder of 'A Bio Blog,' about science marketing, #SciComm in the era of misinformation, and more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcXJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcXJ...
Biochemist, former cancer researcher, and Army combat veteran Dylan Blaha (@dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social) is primarying his Congresswoman in IL-13 after he was dissatisfied with her comments at a town hall.
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#DefundedScienceSeries #SciPol #Congress #2026Midterms
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#DefundedScienceSeries #SciPol #Congress #2026Midterms
Science in the House (of Representatives): Biochemist Dylan Blaha challenges incumbent in IL-13
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November 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Biochemist, former cancer researcher, and Army combat veteran Dylan Blaha (@dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social) is primarying his Congresswoman in IL-13 after he was dissatisfied with her comments at a town hall.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrYT...
#DefundedScienceSeries #SciPol #Congress #2026Midterms
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#DefundedScienceSeries #SciPol #Congress #2026Midterms
Sometimes, we have to do the things we hate. More about our take on this on the Fancy Comma Substack coming out on the 23rd; subscribe so you don't miss it at fancycomma.substack.com.
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sometimes, we have to do the things we hate. More about our take on this on the Fancy Comma Substack coming out on the 23rd; subscribe so you don't miss it at fancycomma.substack.com.
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We would reeeaaaaally like to know who is putting this hot garbage on the CDC website (def not us!).
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
We would reeeaaaaally like to know who is putting this hot garbage on the CDC website (def not us!).
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
And the footnote! “Bill Cassidy made us keep the truth in there and we’re complaining publicly about it”.
Quick! Someone get these whiny little babies their vaccines!
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Good morning! We’re still not over 🧠 🪱’s latest stunt in his crusade to spread vaccine/autism disinformation. The data are clear and unequivocal, VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM and yesterday’s vile dribble of a webpage update needs to be removed 😒
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good morning! We’re still not over 🧠 🪱’s latest stunt in his crusade to spread vaccine/autism disinformation. The data are clear and unequivocal, VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM and yesterday’s vile dribble of a webpage update needs to be removed 😒
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CDC Website has been hacked!
Just kidding (sadly 😩)
Call Senator Bill Cassidy (202- 224-5824) and tell him to DO something! As the man (and MD!) who was the deciding vote in confirming the 🧠 🪱 that is destroying public health, he is also culpable!
Just kidding (sadly 😩)
Call Senator Bill Cassidy (202- 224-5824) and tell him to DO something! As the man (and MD!) who was the deciding vote in confirming the 🧠 🪱 that is destroying public health, he is also culpable!
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism
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November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
CDC Website has been hacked!
Just kidding (sadly 😩)
Call Senator Bill Cassidy (202- 224-5824) and tell him to DO something! As the man (and MD!) who was the deciding vote in confirming the 🧠 🪱 that is destroying public health, he is also culpable!
Just kidding (sadly 😩)
Call Senator Bill Cassidy (202- 224-5824) and tell him to DO something! As the man (and MD!) who was the deciding vote in confirming the 🧠 🪱 that is destroying public health, he is also culpable!
Lawmakers Defunded Soooo Much Healthcare in the Big, Beautiful Bill (especially for Oklahomans) fancycomma.com/2025/11/15/l... #Healthcare #Policy #SciPol
Lawmakers Defunded Soooo Much Healthcare in the Big, Beautiful Bill (especially for Oklahomans)
Does this Congress promote our general welfare like the Constitution says they should? Sheeva says: not really.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lawmakers Defunded Soooo Much Healthcare in the Big, Beautiful Bill (especially for Oklahomans) fancycomma.com/2025/11/15/l... #Healthcare #Policy #SciPol
Read our October newsletter: "We can have nice things"
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#SciPol #GovernmentShutdown #SciComm #Congress
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#SciPol #GovernmentShutdown #SciComm #Congress
"We can have nice things"
Rising above the mediocrity
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October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Read our October newsletter: "We can have nice things"
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#SciPol #GovernmentShutdown #SciComm #Congress
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As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
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How Fancy Comma continues to be the torchbearer for voicing Science Policy Change — The Experimentalist
Eisha Mhatre In the whirlwind of early 2020, just before the world shifted dramatically, Sheeva Azma launched Fancy Comma, LLC , a science communication consultancy with humble aspirations. ...
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October 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As the U.S. gov moves towards selectively revoking research grants and cutting federal research jobs, the scientific community is left asking:
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
What can we do, and are these actions even constitutional?
Our latest featuring @fancycomma.bsky.social
www.theexperimentalist.org/sci-comm/how...
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A new KFF study reports: 24 million Americans will see their health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act DOUBLE.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
October 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A new KFF study reports: 24 million Americans will see their health care premiums under the Affordable Care Act DOUBLE.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
Further, 15 million people will be thrown off their health care entirely.
Unacceptable. We can’t subject millions of Americans to this unnecessary suffering.
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I'm asking YOU:
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
Where We Are With the Government Shutdown | Sen. Bernie Sanders
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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October 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I'm asking YOU:
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?
What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?
Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz
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This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
October 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This Election Day may seem unimportant because there are no “big” offices on the ballot but many states hold their nonpartisan municipal elections in off years. Races for city council, school boards, county judgeships are VITALLY important to the day to day functions of your community! Participate!
Yes, You Can Be a #Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
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Yes, You Can Be a Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
Sheeva discusses a few things in life that have helped her be more creative and productive as a writer.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yes, You Can Be a #Writer and Build a Life You Love in our AI Times (Here Are 5 Ways)
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ASA’s Executive Director Ron Wasserstein shared how ASA is advocating for federal statistical agencies on Capitol Hill. ASA met with Congress and former agency leaders to spotlight the vital role of the BEA, BLS, ERS, EIA, NASS, and NCES. Learn more about ASA advocacy: tinyurl.com/9p6ztk4c #STATSSKY
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
ASA’s Executive Director Ron Wasserstein shared how ASA is advocating for federal statistical agencies on Capitol Hill. ASA met with Congress and former agency leaders to spotlight the vital role of the BEA, BLS, ERS, EIA, NASS, and NCES. Learn more about ASA advocacy: tinyurl.com/9p6ztk4c #STATSSKY
I love him
This little fox tends to hang out with the Bison herd. He lets them stir up the mice for him, easier hunting.
September 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I love him
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Once upon a Fat Bear Week 🐻💤…
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
Fat Bear Week 2025
Fat Bear Week 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Once upon a Fat Bear Week 🐻💤…
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
The salmon were plenty, the bellies were round, and the bears tucked themselves in for a long winter’s nap.
May your night be just as cozy, your dreams just as sweet, and your tomorrow just as full. ✨
#FatBearWeek #GoodNight
I am done reading @kamalaharris.com's memoir and I am so glad she wrote it. More Kamala Harris on my timeline, please. Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss the review when it drops on Nov. 1 (or, hey, buy the book and read it yourself!). Affiliate link: amzn.to/3VAYJSj.
107 Days
107 Days [Harris, Kamala] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 107 Days
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September 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I am done reading @kamalaharris.com's memoir and I am so glad she wrote it. More Kamala Harris on my timeline, please. Subscribe to our blog so you don't miss the review when it drops on Nov. 1 (or, hey, buy the book and read it yourself!). Affiliate link: amzn.to/3VAYJSj.