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Rhett Allain
@rhettallain.bsky.social

With the @gopicup trinket - you can now run matplotlib AND vptyhon together in a browser. This is great for advanced undergraduate #physics courses using #python rjallain.medium.com/trinket-is-d...

rjallain.medium.comTrinket is Dying, Long Live VPython: Modern Physics Electrostatic Visualizations in the BrowserIf you know me, you know I love VPython — the module that brings 3D graphics and other stuff into python. In short, this simple coding…
quantumbrandon.bsky.social
@quantumbrandon.bsky.social

My hometown synagogue! This is such a beacon of hope 🇵🇸🤝🇮🇱

jstreetdotorg.bsky.social@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social

A synagogue partnering with a Palestinian-owned restaurant to raise funds for children in Gaza – bringing Jews, Muslims and others together around a shared commitment to humanity. That’s the path forward.

jta.orgA synagogue helped Palestinians raise money for Gaza — and found common ground over falafel - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyThe event, backed by congregants of North Carolina's Beth El Synagogue, grew out of relationships formed between a local rabbi, a Palestinian restaurateur, and a Duke neurosurgeon.
quantumbrandon.bsky.social
@quantumbrandon.bsky.social

Holy shit!

Gabe Spalding@mqmlab.bsky.social

The entirety of the National Science Board was fired today. The Administration has been impounding funds allocated by Congress, including funding of critical programs for the educational pipeline that gives us scientists (REUs) and science teachers (Noyce Scholarships). ADD GUARDRAILS #ITeachPhysics

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ACLU
@aclu.org

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide. This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama.bsky.social

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

pbs.orgWATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate changeThe Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...

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Katie Mack
@astrokatie.com

This is, in my opinion, not only the correct moral/ethical/legal position but also the correct political framing. Everyone can see the agency is out of control; everyone can see that it is constantly violating human rights. "Scrap it and start over" is the moderate position.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."

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Peter Sagal
@petersagal.bsky.social

I admire Rep McBride, and this is (in part) why. I know that many trans people and activists disagree, sometimes harshly, with how she has chosen to deal with the attacks on her, and I am in no position to judge. But she does always deserve credit for willingly putting herself in the line of fire.

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Rachel Maddow
@maddow.bsky.social

In related news, the claim ‘the Tooth Fairy does not actually take lost baby teeth from under pillows’ is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that magical beings are secretly thieving teeth in the dead of night…” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

ms.nowCDC backpedals on vaccines and autism, despite earlier assurances from RFK Jr.The CDC, under the direction of an unqualified health secretary, is now promoting claims that flunk Logic 101.
quantumbrandon.bsky.social
@quantumbrandon.bsky.social

WTF is this? Remind me again which side has an antisemitism problem?

jstreetdotorg.bsky.social@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social

Because of the Trump Administration’s policies, the Coast Guard will no longer call swastikas & nooses hate symbols. They’re just “potentially divisive.” Not a warning. Not a mistake. This is normalizing hatred – and it puts service members’ safety & our country’s soul at risk.

washingtonpost.comU.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbolsThe military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
quantumbrandon.bsky.social
@quantumbrandon.bsky.social

Way to not burry the lede.

NPR@npr.org

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast. n.pr/4oFvBWI

n.prJames Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
quantumbrandon.bsky.social
@quantumbrandon.bsky.social

This is such an insightful and incisive conversation about advocating for trans rights in a way that moves the ball forward. I was very impressed with what Rep. McBride had to say.

Ezra Klein@ezrakleinbot.bsky.social

Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show. Representative Sarah McBride reckons with the trans rights movement’s shortcomings, and how to win hearts and minds through a politics of grace. open.spotify.com/episode/1Ryl... youtu.be/KlbNFsAGFRc?...

youtu.beHow to Beat Trump Back on Trans Rights — and Much Else | The Ezra Klein ShowYouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈
@davidimiller.bsky.social

🧪 Data update on NSF grant terminations Including last Friday's terminations, STEM education grants now account for... 54% of terminated NSF grants (751 of 1381) 75% of terminated NSF funding ($590M of $783M) The next generation of scientists is being targeted. #WithoutNSF #SaveNSF

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Melissa Berke
@melissaberke.bsky.social

Call your reps. Leave a message. Reference something they might care about: Call. Your. Reps. Leave a message. www.npr.org/2025/05/08/n...

npr.orgEconomists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDPPresident Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈@davidimiller.bsky.social

And in other NSF news... Take action here: www.savensf.com

savensf.comHome | Save NSFSave NSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation. Our mission is to support the science...

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PICUP
@gopicup.bsky.social

Our community flourished because of 3 NSF grants we earned 10 years ago. We were awarded another one to grow the community and move us to sustainability without federal support. Each day that passes brings worry that we won't be able to do so. #iteachphysics #physicsksy #astrosky #SaveNSF

Science Magazine@science.org

Exclusive: National Science Foundation staff were told today that the agency’s 37 divisions—across all eight directorates—are being abolished and the number of programs within those divisions will be drastically reduced.

scim.agExclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisionsChanges seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund