Outsiders will think this is what Alabama wants. Don't fall for that. A system that doesn't provide multiple choices is not a democracy. www.al.com/news/2025/05...

We have official winners of the Science Policy Paper Competition — and the fan favorite. Winners: Emma Muller, Anna Rader Groves, and Elizabeth Bottorff Fan Favorite: Nada Salem Thank you to all who submitted, the judges, fans, and @society4science.bsky.social for sponsoring! 🥳

Well hello there Bluesky! I'm still not on here much, but I'm posting to plug something very exciting. Knowing Neurons, an organization I volunteer for (and that is not yet on this site) is wrapping up our 2025 Science Policy Paper Competition!!

“I have maybe two months' worth left in my warehouse in Minnesota, and when that's gone, I have no more revenue.” Hear from Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year, Beth Benike, about the impacts of President Trump’s tariff taxes on her small business, Busy Baby.

Remember when Maine’s Governor Janet Mills told Trump she’d “see him in court”? Well, she did. apnews.com/article/trum...

A great episode! Check it out!

If you're in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area, come out to Malcolm Yards tomorrow night!!

If you've gotten some time to tune in to this today, do it. It is inspiring to see the sacrifices @corybooker.com is making on behalf of all of us.

"We need leaders who communicate honestly, follow the science, and act in the public interest. Make no mistake: RFK Jr. is rushing us in the opposite direction. His continued effort to silence scientists and scientific processes is causing harm."

Explore the newly launched Early-Career Neuroscientists Resource Center, designed to help you navigate the field with news, expert insights and practical tools. The page also highlights job openings, seminars, and more: #neuroskyence www.thetransmitter.org/early-career...

Not to ruin everyone’s day, but don’t forget in the midst of this ‘CR’ chaos that they’re also trying to install a snake oil salesman (Dr. Oz) as head of Medicare and Medicaid. Finance Committee questions him today.

The science version of "JD Vance skis in jeans"

Webinar alert! Join us and @lwvnj.bsky.social on Wednesday (3/5) for a training to help ensure you know your rights at protests and rallies. #KnowYourRights Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

These grants survived intense scientific competition and scrutiny by expert peer scientists. It’s a sham to suggest they are unworthy. Pure bigotry to revoke them.

Red states-pay attention, because you’ll get hit hardest! They’re gutting NOAA to privatize weather forecasting. Knowledge is power—forecasting is knowledge. Fossil fuel execs rake in billions while the planet chokes—folks keep guzzling gas & won’t notice the climate crisis while the world burns.

LETTER: “The three largest Catholic organizations in the country are urging Congress not to cut Medicaid to pay for (Trump’s tax cuts for the rich)” All TN Republican reps voted to do exactly that. thehill.com/newsletters/...

People with GOP reps and senators: *you more than anyone else* are needed to make calls (not emails) to your Congressional delegation about this. They need to be afraid they will lose if they do it. And they clearly are worried. So keep worrying them. Make them worry!

Last night, every single swing district Republican voted to cut Medicaid so they can shovel cash to their billionaire backers. If you’ve got an R representative, call now to let them know you’re furious: indivisible.org/resource/cal...

This is Chewy. He is a skater boy. She said see you later boy. He was way too good for her. All of her friends, stuck pup their nose. They had a pawblem with his doggy clothes. 12/10

Also if *you personally* don't want to do that, that's fine. But somebody is going to have to organize across differences here.

People who voted Trump who are feeling pissed off right now about broken promises are an organizing opportunity, not a gloating opportunity

Dear federal scientists: If you have been affected by the probationary firings and would be willing to speak with Science, please reach out to me by email ([email protected]) or on Signal. We can guarantee annonymity.

🧵"So this is how liberty dies..." Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up. I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9

High resolution PDF of the venn diagram is available here drive.google.com/file/d/18YpO... and the table (and a table of links for each action) is available here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... [NOTE there are two tabs on the google sheet). let me know if you want to help keep it updated! 9/9

Happy international day of women and girls in science 🙃

Every Republican in the Senate just voted to confirm Russell Vought. We’re going to hold them accountable for every piece of the Project 2025 agenda he implements and all the harm it causes to the families they’re supposed to represent.

Lets get those numbers up!!!

Democratic senators can't stop the vote altogether, but they're buying you time!! If your senators are Republican CALL THEM and tell them not to confirm Russ Vought, the author of Project 2025! He will gut beloved government programs like Medicare&Medicaid! Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

35+ Dems plan to hold the Senate floor all night to oppose the confirmation of Musk-Trump funding freeze architect Russ Vought. THIS is how we fight back while in the minority. (via @schatz.bsky.social)

We are members of Congress at the Treasury Department. We want to be let in to provide oversight on behalf of our constituents. @jasmineforus.bsky.social @sethmagaziner.bsky.social

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! ✨ They’ll never be able to take away the impact and contributions of Black scientists, no matter how hard they try. So each week this month, I’ll be highlighting a few #BlackInNeuro scientists for you to learn about, celebrate their work, & follow 👩🏾‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬

Last chance to share your thoughts on an issue that combines neuroscience and policymaking! Topics can include things like AI, mental health, funding for brain research, and much more 🤓 Submit by Jan 31 to be published on our website AND maybe win a cash prize! knowingneurons.com/neuropolicy-...

WATCH: “That is what I call extortion.” justinjpearson & @brotherjones_ point out that @GovBillLee is now forcing school districts that are against vouchers to say they support the voucher scam to get the $2000 teacher bribe. Unbelievable stuff. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFduqoh...

Race to the bottom I guess 🤬🤬

Listen!! To!! This!! Podcast!!!!

Diversity in clinical trials is not performative. Diversity in clinical trials literally ensures that all humans benefit from therapeutics, interventions, and preventive medicine. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Last chance to share your thoughts on an issue that combines neuroscience and policymaking! Topics can include things like AI, mental health, funding for brain research, and much more 🤓 Submit by Jan 31 to be published on our website AND maybe win a cash prize! knowingneurons.com/neuropolicy-...

1. This is wild . 2. This will be challenged in the court . 3. The time-lines in here make me very curious . I recommend @strictscrutiny.bsky.social be added to your rotation for the foreseeable future

Knowing Neurons has extended the deadline for our Science Policy Paper Competition to January 31! Open to undergrads, grad students, post docs, & early career professionals interested in science communication/policy writing experience. Please share! 🤓 🧠 knowingneurons.com/neuropolicy-...

Super proud to be related to this incredible scientist 🥲❤️🥹 Love to see you getting this recognition, Allison!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Starting an outline or finalizing a draft for our neuropolicy paper competition? Register for office hours this Thursday -- sessions start at 12 PM and 7 PM EST! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Can't make office hours? Check out Knowing Neurons' website for helpful tips/guidelines.

as LA is burning, a swath of the country is recovering from an ice storm, Alabama is preparing for up to 6” of snow and I’m praying for the TX power grid, a reminder: we don’t need climate action just for future generations, we need it now. the climate crisis is here, all around us

Are you a neuroscientist interested in science policy? Consider submitting to this competition and/or sharing with your neur{al} networks!!

My dissertation work with @kmlab.bsky.social is officially published in #Jneurosci ! www.jneurosci.org/content/44/4... TL;DR summary: The cerebellum can modulate several types of CA1 inhibitory interneurons, including object-responsive, run-active, & rest-active cells. Read on to learn more: 🧵

Sort of new here, sort of been around for awhile. But logged in again after last week. Hello friends! 👋👋

If you see this, post a ship! The beautiful Swift, photographed from aboard The Mercantile this summer off the coast of Camden, Maine 😄

Still one hour left to get out there and see these super cool posters! 👀👀