Mad Scientess
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Athlete and PhD Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics
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Equality for all.
Seeking sane folks to follow and share with.
Equality for all.
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For years, people warned about creeping authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic norms, and the hollowing out of institutions. To some, these warnings felt like the boy who cried wolf—But now, the wolf is no longer some distant threat on the horizon. It is at the door.
The Wolf Is At The Door
Watch now | Behind The Headlines With Andrew Weissmann, Vol 2.6.a
open.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
For years, people warned about creeping authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic norms, and the hollowing out of institutions. To some, these warnings felt like the boy who cried wolf—But now, the wolf is no longer some distant threat on the horizon. It is at the door.
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I’m curious how much federal funding he thinks the ACLU receives (it’s none).
December 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
I’m curious how much federal funding he thinks the ACLU receives (it’s none).
Live Updates: South Korean Leader Declares Martial Law www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law: Live Updates
President Yoon Suk Yeol referred to a threat posed by “anti-state” forces, and criticized attempts by the opposition to impeach him.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Live Updates: South Korean Leader Declares Martial Law www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...
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The lack of self-awareness is almost impressive.
December 2, 2024 at 4:22 AM
The lack of self-awareness is almost impressive.
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And this is exactly why Elon and Trump now share a bedroom suite and common bathroom (classified docs included).
Tesla Factories Caught Spewing Toxins Into Air, River, Sewer
Tesla's plant in Austin, Texas is leaking huge amounts of hazardous wastewater into the city's sewer, violating local environmental guidelines.
futurism.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:47 AM
And this is exactly why Elon and Trump now share a bedroom suite and common bathroom (classified docs included).
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Trump’s FBI Director, displaying some of the products he has for sale.
December 2, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Trump’s FBI Director, displaying some of the products he has for sale.
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December 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Hegseth's Mom: “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that" Story by NYT's LaFraniere www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
Pete Hegseth’s Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years
Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to him.
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Hegseth's Mom: “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that" Story by NYT's LaFraniere www.nytimes.com/2024/11/29/u...
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Reality seems so surreal lately that everything is slightly askew.
November 24, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Reality seems so surreal lately that everything is slightly askew.
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Georgia has been rocked by protests after its increasingly autocratic government said it would halt the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union
Georgia rocked by fierce protests after government puts EU hopes on ice | CNN
Georgia has been rocked by protests after its increasingly autocratic government said it would halt the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Georgia has been rocked by protests after its increasingly autocratic government said it would halt the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union
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What is the state department and
Federal govt doing to support the people of Georgia against their illegal illegitimate Russian puppets in the self declared govt?
Step up America
Federal govt doing to support the people of Georgia against their illegal illegitimate Russian puppets in the self declared govt?
Step up America
November 29, 2024 at 1:38 PM
What is the state department and
Federal govt doing to support the people of Georgia against their illegal illegitimate Russian puppets in the self declared govt?
Step up America
Federal govt doing to support the people of Georgia against their illegal illegitimate Russian puppets in the self declared govt?
Step up America
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BREAKING: Syrian armed rebels claim to have entered Aleppo for the first time since government forces recaptured the city in 2016
Syrian rebels claim to have entered Aleppo | CNN
Syrian opposition forces claim to have entered Aleppo city from the western side, according to a statement released on Friday by the newly formed rebel coalition, the Military Operations Command.
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM
BREAKING: Syrian armed rebels claim to have entered Aleppo for the first time since government forces recaptured the city in 2016
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Elon Musk has 12 kids and spent Thanksgiving with Donald Trump
November 29, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Elon Musk has 12 kids and spent Thanksgiving with Donald Trump
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Romania and Georgia require more attention and support, their countries are being hijacked by Russian operatives, that’s not democracy it’s a coup d'état. #georgiaprotests #romaniaprotests
November 29, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Romania and Georgia require more attention and support, their countries are being hijacked by Russian operatives, that’s not democracy it’s a coup d'état. #georgiaprotests #romaniaprotests
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You don't need to be a rocket scientist or a brain surgeon to see why Bluesky is the place to be.
But welcome scientists, thank you for joining us! 👋
But welcome scientists, thank you for joining us! 👋
November 28, 2024 at 11:32 PM
You don't need to be a rocket scientist or a brain surgeon to see why Bluesky is the place to be.
But welcome scientists, thank you for joining us! 👋
But welcome scientists, thank you for joining us! 👋
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The former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove says Europe is no longer in a pre-war situation with Russia, but an actual war.
"I don't think there's any point in beating about the bush," Europe & the US are in a "very dangerous situation." "We are in an extraordinary situation historically."
"I don't think there's any point in beating about the bush," Europe & the US are in a "very dangerous situation." "We are in an extraordinary situation historically."
November 29, 2024 at 4:34 AM
The former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove says Europe is no longer in a pre-war situation with Russia, but an actual war.
"I don't think there's any point in beating about the bush," Europe & the US are in a "very dangerous situation." "We are in an extraordinary situation historically."
"I don't think there's any point in beating about the bush," Europe & the US are in a "very dangerous situation." "We are in an extraordinary situation historically."
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"World War 3 has begun."
"What has been expected for so long has already begun. But I’d like to say that God Himself gives a chance, not only to Ukraine, but also to the whole world, that we still have time to draw the right conclusions." - Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine ambassador to UK.
"What has been expected for so long has already begun. But I’d like to say that God Himself gives a chance, not only to Ukraine, but also to the whole world, that we still have time to draw the right conclusions." - Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine ambassador to UK.
Zaluzhnyi: World War III has begun, West not prepared for it
www.ukrainianworldcongress.org
November 29, 2024 at 3:48 AM
"World War 3 has begun."
"What has been expected for so long has already begun. But I’d like to say that God Himself gives a chance, not only to Ukraine, but also to the whole world, that we still have time to draw the right conclusions." - Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine ambassador to UK.
"What has been expected for so long has already begun. But I’d like to say that God Himself gives a chance, not only to Ukraine, but also to the whole world, that we still have time to draw the right conclusions." - Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine ambassador to UK.
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I do run a nonprofit foundation. The HereRightMattersFoundatiom.org to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s unprovoked attack on Feb 24, 2022. I served in the military for nearly 22 years and my loyalty is to supporting the U.S. Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.
HereRightMattersFoundatiom.org
November 27, 2024 at 11:52 PM
I do run a nonprofit foundation. The HereRightMattersFoundatiom.org to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s unprovoked attack on Feb 24, 2022. I served in the military for nearly 22 years and my loyalty is to supporting the U.S. Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.
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Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US finance consumer watchdog agency
Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US finance consumer watchdog agency
Tech billionaire tapped by Trump posts on X about wanting to eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Elon Musk has said he wants to “delete” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal watchdog that helps protect consumers…
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US finance consumer watchdog agency
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Here's Zuckerberg rolling up to Mar-a-Lago
November 28, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Here's Zuckerberg rolling up to Mar-a-Lago