Whatever type of bad day you are having, I hope its not 'texted highly classified war plans to the editor of the Atlantic' bad.

Why I am so passionate about my field.

Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.

1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC 1/31: Crash in Philly 2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle 2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska 2/10: Crash in Scottsdale 2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego 2/16: Crash in Covington, GA 7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

1. Major trans news: Corewell Health, Michigan's largest healthcare provider, becomes the first hospital to resume care for trans people under 19 years of age after pausing it. "Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families." Subscribe to support my journalism.

Whenever you hear someone sneer about scientific research that seems useless to them — “they’re studying the spit of lizards?!” — remind them that’s exactly how we got Ozempic. globalnews.ca/news/9793403...

This is VERY good news. Love bookshop.org and all the stuff they do! www.salon.com/2025/01/28/b...

The news section of the HUD website has been replaced by a series of links to X posts praising the president

Silver lining of the day: my typically low BP is normal because the entire world is a dumpster fire.

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This coming from the man who has Trump Tower in Manhattan. #architecture

If you're a researcher impacted by the NIH/CDC/FDA travel and communication pause and are open to chatting about your experience, big or small, please reach out to me at [email protected] or DM for Signal

🚨Staggering new data from HUD: The number of people experiencing homelessness in 2024 was the highest EVER recorded. Families with children saw the single largest increase—up an astonishing 39 percent from last year. www.huduser.gov/portal/sites...

Mr. Tinkles doesn’t mind the formal wear. We are still working on Pom Pom’s dress. I may have to do last minute holiday cards. #cats #alwayscaturday #yinzer #whosavedwho

Thou shalt not kill' also means 'thou shalt not let profit margins decide who lives and who dies.'

Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities. Over 1 in 4 Americans live with a #disability. How are you striving for more #universaldesign whether in architecture, medicine, academics, and beyond? Universal design invites inclusivity and deters #ageism.

Today is a great day to no longer work in the energy sector. Thoughts and prayers to my old coworkers 😮‍💨

Anyone else having a bad case of the Mondays? My cats to counteract the gloominess of this day.

May we all sleep like this 4 week old foster kitten over break. She and her 3 siblings will need a home if you’re in the Pittsburgh area.

Ah yes, the disability tax.

Allegheny County finalized its provisional ballots today. County election board voted to add 1,310 ballots. About 2000 were rejected bc voters were not registered. About 1000 of them can still be appealed to courts so won't be tabulated for 2 days. triblive.com/news/politic...