Such a detailed, powerful accounting by @27unihted.bsky.social of how this administration is destroying the U.S. research enterprise: 27unihted.substack.com/p/the-quiet-... #science #resist #censorship #PeerReview #NIH #Action

Fantastic discussion - thank you @vkempe.bsky.social @lewan.uk and @defendresearch.bsky.social friends! Visit defendresearch.org to register for Aug 12 with Vera for part 2!

For those that want to keep their heads down bc they'r not affected are sliding into acceptance/political support. @vkempe.bsky.social Anti-autocracy handbook visual #DefendResearch #academicsky

Individual vs. Collectives - focus on individuals must shift to organizing/mobilizing. #NoKings marches are getting there, but not quite there yet. Key books and resources @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

However, if you're feeling threatened, you're going to function best. #selfcare #mentalWellBeing is critical. If you want to help ppl who are struggling, TELL ppl what you're doing (don't ask). Asking reducing cognitive load. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

Cognitive traps are well designed and infest main stream discourse - #MSM are terrible at detecting this. As academics we have to avoid these traps. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Commit to identify/flipping the #doublespeak - COMMIT to the existence of facts. NOTE the cognitive traps - calling misinformation research(like @ninajankowicz.com @lewan.uk and others), invoking free speech to escape accountability #AcademicSky #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #HigherEd

#GoldStandardScience is trojan horse that undermines science (SR: see my commentary of horseshoe effect re: weaponizing #openscience) - it's effectively "commissars" enforcing the party's view of science. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

1. Precision in language. (El*n didn't make an awkward gesture He made a n*zi salute). Choose accuracy over being reasonable or inflammatory. Identify double-speak! @lewan.uk (See #GoldStandardScience #GSS EO ex) #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Remember that there are situations where NOT acting IS a political act. To not speak out is complicity/support. The obstacles to speaking out are psych barriers and we can overcome with tools. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Academics are reluctant to be seen as "political" and autocracies take advantage of this. However scientists that advocate for positions do NOT lose trust as long as their activism is w/I their expertise. @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Avoid #SelfCensorship Don't fall into the trap of hedging. It's easy to fall into - @lewan.uk did himself. Verify/engage with colleagues: am I still speaking the truth? Or am I bending? Do I want to? Be AWARE (don't slide unintentionally) #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

If you have to comply - WAIT FOR DIRECT INSTRUCTION (delay, ask for it in writing, slow implementation down). If you put sand in the gears, you can make an impact: @lewan.uk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Important to remember that #StrongMen claim universal approval/support but it's never true. YOU are NOT alone. Bots and dominance of media create that impression, but don't believe it. You are NOT alone. @lewan.uk "do not obey in advance" #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky

Anti-Authoritarian Handbook focuses on a risk based approach - levels of risk depend on the state of the risk. Today's convo w/ @lewan.uk focuses on actions that transcend personal risk #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

@lewan.uk sharing resources for attendees before diving into handbook recommendations: zenodo.org/records/1569... and www.trumpactiontracker.info #DefendResearch #StandUpForScience #AcademicSky #HigherEd #ScienceSky

Kicking off @defendresearch.bsky.social webinar w/ @lewan.uk and @vkempe.bsky.social authors of the Anti-Authoritarian Handbook/ This is part 1 of a two part series. Join us again in August! www.defendresearch.org/events/webin... #DefendResearch #StandUPForScience #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #Science

Y'all, #Lindsey is just the antipasti. We got primi and secondi coming up. Don't fill up on breadsticks.

Satan is nibbling on a little Graham Cracker while waiting for the main course.

If you haven't yet, there is still time to submit your #OMB comment. This is an important #action to take--if you're unsure of where to start, we have a list of resources to help: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

@desdelaos.bsky.social @cedric-moisy.bsky.social - 🙏 4 follows! Wondering if you can help spread the word (and join!) an important @defendresearch.bsky.social webinar July 15, 11 am featuring @lewan.uk talking about the Anti-Autocracy #academicsky #AcademicFreedom #sciencesky

I'm finding that working with/ #GenAI is as time-consuming as working without but I get to the meaty/heavy lifting more quickly and with a thought partner. The back and forth with the machine is critical to getting usable insights/outputs. And it's time consuming and a different kind of tiring.

I needed this. You do too.

#SCOTUS just came out with a BUNCH OF BANGERS. I hope you like racism. @mjsdc.bsky.social @leahlitman.bsky.social @stevevladeck.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social amirite?

Next @prereview.bsky.social question: Does study conform to ethical guidelines? #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky #Preprints

Another great opportunity to get live guidance for writing a comment on the proposed OMB rule that is making all our heads explode. #DefendResearch @defendresearch.bsky.social is doing action hours. @standupforscience.net is doing a lot. Lots of resources - get out and write your comment!

Next @prereview.bsky.social ? Is sufficient data/detail provided for reproducibility/validation? REALLY good to see this question that is NOT often addressed but vitally important especially in #BioMedical work. #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky #Preprints

Cartoonist: Daniel Goris

Discussion (rather than ✒️) around shared bodies of work lets participants actively point out blind spots, misunderstandings, things others missed. You capture this in discussion and get that real time feedback/answers. It's a totally diff experience #OpenScience #OpenAccess #AcademicSky #Preprints

Next @prereview.bsky.social ?: Any issues with the techniques/analyses? Are the methods the best to be using? Are suitable controls in place? Are the data interpreted accurately? #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky #Preprints

It's a treat to hear #Researchers comment on the findings live. While I'm not familiar with this field, the back and forth is true of any field. Really nice to especially here POSITIVE feedback about the #Preprint #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky

2nd ? @prereview.bsky.social for #PeerReview (ers): What is the main approach? What did authors DO to address the question? #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky

#OpenData remains really important as part of #preprints, esp if US tax payer funded. More authors need robust data sharing - not just "contact the author/upon request" #LivePeerReview #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview #AcademicSky

💪 to @chrismarcum.bsky.social @prereview.bsky.social 4 inclusivity #PeerReview (ers) who may not speak English as a 1st 👅, while also avoiding #GenAI contributions. Also 🙏 asking for #ChathamHouse rules 2 protect contributions until the #PeerReview is live. #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview

Appreciate the format @prereview.bsky.social is providing by asking a series of ? to #PeerReview (ers). First ? is "What is the research question? Main goal/Why is it important?" This makes sense to ground in a shared understanding of WHAT the #preprint is. #OpenScience #OpenAccess #OpenPeerReview

Pumped to join @chrismarcum.bsky.social @prereview.bsky.social to watch a live #PeerReview of this #preprint doi.org/10.1101/2025... The administration wouldn't let this paper be formally published so #openscience to the rescue!

De verdad.

This is the ultimate power move. From one musician (albeit one who really struggled with rhythm), to another - I salute you. #flex #powermove #sickburn

· #AcademicSky · #AcademicPublishing · #AI · “AI is being adopted fastest by the researchers who need it most, yet is failing to remove the structural barriers they face, and may be adding new ones.” 🖋️ Brendal Aformeziem ‣ @lseimpactblog.bsky.social

Don't forget, @defendresearch.bsky.social has weekly Action Hours through July 7 to help folks craft their #OMB comments! See our ever growing resource doc for commenting info, guides, links to summaries and analysis, and the registration link: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Well done; Mother Nature! God-tier trolling.

“The scandal of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is such a complete encapsulation—and such a perfect metaphor—of incompetence and corruption that it deserves to be both a long-remembered failure and a final straw for a restless, angry nation.“ www.americaamerica.news/p/what-does-...

Join us June 25th at 3:00PM ET to learn about writing a comment to the proposed OMB Rule on "regulation for federal financial assistance". Please register for the event ahead of time to receive the zoom link. Registration Link: www.27unihted.org/events/virtu...

Inequality in the usa is now the same as during the French Revolution - Downtown Los Angeles June 2026

Portrait of a young black woman holding a nine string banjo, circa, 1865.

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Get in it, people.

#academicSky #PublicHealthSky #EduSky #MedSky #PublicHealth join legends @chrismarcum.bsky.social @prereview.bsky.social for a PUBLIC #PeerReview of #MedArXiv #preprint #FDA COVID-19 vax that was censored. THURS 6/25 am ET #openscience sheds light on nonsense like this. Be a part of it!

Welcome to the #resistance, #algae can’t stop won’t stop #reflectingpool

Fantastic and so happy to see this!