Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Myra Cohen We were excited to start off Day 2 of #USRSE25 by welcoming Dr. Cohen (Iowa State University) as the keynote speaker! 🔗 Visit us-rse.org/usrse25/ to learn about the full program and our fantastic sponsors! #ResearchSoftware #Community #Conference #OpenScience #RSE

Fantastic keynote this morning at #USRSE25! If you're curious about what Research Software Engineers are all about, Dr. Maxwell did an excellent job of touching on many important aspects of the profession.

🎤 Rapid Access Microtalks are back at #USRSE25! Pitch a topic, vote for your favorites, & share ideas in just 5️⃣ mins. Submit RAM proposals here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #USRSE25 #ResearchSoftware #RSE #Community #Collaboration

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🚀 Countdown mode: T-minus 6 days until research software engineers land in Philadelphia! 🔗 Check out the full program at us-rse.org/usrse25/prog... #usrse25 #ResearchSoftware #RSE #OpenScience #MachineLearning #AI #ResearchComputing #HPC

Today I introduced the No Political Enemies Act, with a powerhouse group of co-sponsors, to put in law protections for prosecution or harassment for political speech. Trump is shamelessly exploiting the death of Charlie Kirk to try to destroy his opposition. We cannot let him.

You asked for it! We delivered Quack-O-Grams to our members of Congress urging them to #ImpeachRFK, and get that Quack out of office! There's still time for you to get in on this fluffy, feathery action: Send your own duck at zurl.co/W1ZnB#ImpeachRFKand keep the momentum going! 🦆

If you live in: California New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia The deadline to register to vote in the November elections is coming up. Check your registration now: IWillVote.com.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr split from the GOP's social media crackdown after Charlie Kirk's killing. “I think you can draw a pretty clear line, and the Supreme Court has done this for decades, that our First Amendment, our free speech tradition, protects almost all speech,” Carr told us.

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Princeton NJ” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

THIS 👆🏾!

🚀Join 💯s of research software engineers and enthusiasts for 3️⃣ days of learning, networking, and community at USRSE’25 in #Philly from Oct 6–8! 🔗Full Program: us-rse.org/usrse25/prog... 👉Register by Sept 12 for discounted hotel rates! #usrse25 #RSE #OpenScience #ML #AI #ResearchComputing #HPC

The map for the next No Kings Day just went live. There are dozens of events on it now and we hope to add thousands soon. Let’s turn October 18 into the largest show of defiance against Trump’s regime yet: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

The USRSE'25 Conference is less than a month away. Come join hundreds of #RSEs from Oct. 6th-8th in #Philadelphia. Hotel reservations are still available at the conference venue. us-rse.org/usrse25 #USRSE25 #RSEng #RSE

Your contribution is needed ASAP to fuel this existential fight and save science in America. Donate now for today, tomorrow, and the years to come. act.standupforscience.net/fundraising/...

💰 Funding available for USRSE'25 ‼️ Deadlines: Aug 27 and Aug 29 Great news! We have some funding available for folks to attend #USRSE25 in this economy Thank you to @sloanfoundation.bsky.social and #SustainableHorizonsInstitute! ✨ Look for another funding opportunity announcement in ~1 week

We’re excited to host an insightful talk during the upcoming Testing Working Group meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2–3 PM EDT. Title: Move Fast and Don’t Break Things: How testing enabled a total rewrite of critical infrastructure Presenter: Ethan Holz More details: us-rse.org/events/2025/...

Our latest US-RSE newsletter is here! us-rse.org/2025-06-29-n... - Check out the excellent stuff happening at the #USRSE; our annual conference, a peek into our website, steering committee updates, and more. Also, don't forget to pick up a unicorn! give.communityin.org/unicorn2025?... #RSE #RSEng

Every machine in a Hospital that diagnoses your body without cutting you open is based on a principle of Physics, discovered by a Physicist who had no interest in Medicine. If you think the world doesn’t need Basic Science, or that somehow Science has failed you, think again.

An NIH staffer reacts to today's ruling: "I'm looking forward to the day that we are so slammed with work trying to reinstate everything that we had to terminate illegally — I'll work 24/7 to make that happen if I can."

The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence? Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue. 1/ A🧵on the danger.

🧵 All over New Jersey, our Indivisible groups and allies are standing up together to say with one voice: No Kings! ❌👑 Find your nearby event today at nokings.org and then, if you haven't already, find a local Indivisible group! indivisible.org/groups

#NoKings peaceful protest on #YorkPA

@meidastouch.com @meidasjordy.bsky.social #nokings #resist

“Today, in cities and towns across the country, some number of Americans — maybe even you — will be protesting against the administration,” @jamellebouie.net writes. ”The events of this week have activated many Americans in a way that will prove detrimental to the president’s authoritarian goals.”

We will not cower, even in the face of Trump’s militarized escalation. On Saturday, we are going to rise up all across the country in defiance of this administration’s authoritarian agenda. Join the nationwide peaceful protests for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Everyone do what Mark Ruffalo tells you to do

In one week. Be there or be ruled. Nokings.org

This one is important for anyone who values science as the search for truth. Comment on Schedule F and pass this along.

🚨 OPM dropped a proposed rule made to look like red tape reform—but it’s a power grab. It would let Trump fire thousands of key career civil servants with ease (think Schedule F 2.0). 🗣️ Public comments open. Tell ‘em what you think: www.regulations.gov/document/OPM... Here’s why this matters 🧵👇

When no less than staid, conservative columnist David Brooks is calling for a national uprising, you know things have gotten very dire, very high stakes.

Our new fellow @pkrugman.bsky.social sat down with @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social to talk about today's economic landscape: "It’s funny that our great grandfathers were much more open than we are in saying that one of the purposes of progressive taxation is to actually limit extreme wealth."

⭐️⭐️TODAY is the #DayofActionforHigherEd! 👏👏 We couldn’t be more excited! With more than 175 events across the country and a slate of online events there are SO many ways to participate. Join us as we fight to #FreeHigherEdNow! 👊 www.dayofactionforhighered.org/events

Every white American who opposes the Trump administration should watch this. Kthxbye. 🇺🇸

UCLA standing up to #KillTheCuts! Thousands of research, healthcare, & education workers across the country are out on campuses & in the streets today to demand that our elected officials #KillTheCuts to lifesaving research.

“So many people turning out in so many, so many red states.” Thank you to @maddow.msnbc.com for her comprehensive coverage of Saturday’s nationwide #handsoff mobilizations.

Here in Princeton, NJ, a town of about 30,000 people, the crowd at the #HandsOff protest. Appeared to be about 1300-1500 people, as high as 5% of the population. It's the largest event I have seen in this public space.

Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff

Just days in the planning, and a great turnout! Let's go NJ!

“It is up to all of us to fix this. It’s not going to be because somebody comes and saves you.” - President Obama yesterday We must organize the pro-democracy majority to reclaim its power. Join an event near you for tomorrow’s nationwide day of action: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Tariffs are NOT economic policy for Trump. They are a means of political control.

War bonds! Princeton University is considering issuing taxable bonds. This would help cover any immediate shortfall while it fights the illegal impoundments and assault by the federal government. www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025...

"Still, I’ll admit: it’s likely that if you trade in a Tesla today, you’ll take a haircut, given how rapidly the cars have depreciated—but it’s fairly likely to get worse as the months wear on. It may well be better to rip the band-aid off now."

There are rallies planned all over the country for April 5. If you've been thinking about getting involved but weren't sure what event or when to start, this is event to go to! handsoff2025.com #handsoff #resist #BuildTheResistance #indivisible

Stop saying “if there is a next time.” There WILL be a next time because of US. WE are coming to save us.

No matter how much Musk lies about it, this is a PEACEFUL protest movement—as yesterday's gatherings perfectly demonstrated.

This is *extremely* alarming — White House fires a career federal prosecutor because he (1) went after a politically connected businessman and (2) criticized Trump during a 2020 congressional bid. “White House fires a career prosecutor” is itself unprecedented. www.latimes.com/california/s...