Science and Sanity Silicon Valley

Jeremy Berg@jeremymberg.bsky.social

New post about Bhattacharya and Martin Kulldorff from Professor Dave Explains. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgda... I was interviewed (it appears around 55 minutes in).

youtube.comJay Bhattacharya and Martin Kulldorff: Colleagues in FraudulenceYouTube video by Professor Dave Explains

Bob Morris, MD, PhD@rdmorris.bsky.social

RFK Jr. figures out how to say he doesn’t understand epidemiology without saying he doesn’t understand epidemiology. drbobmorris.substack.com/p/rfk-jrs-va...

drbobmorris.substack.comRFK Jr.’s Vaccine Injury Plan Is a Lesson in How Not To Do EpidemiologyRFK Jr.

Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

❓ YLRAE ETOV? What's that mean? 💡Well, when folks holding the letters turn back around to face the traffic, what do they spell? ❌👑 On No Kings-Vote Early day, Indivisible Edgewater was out letting neighbors know that to protect our vote, we need to vote early! @indivisibleedgewater.org #NoKings

Captain Mark Kelly@captmarkkelly.bsky.social

On America's 250th birthday, we're celebrating the ideas that built the most prosperous, successful nation the world has ever known. Generations sacrificed for these freedoms, and it's our responsibility to protect them for the generations to come. Happy Independence Day.

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.gov

Today, on the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, I'm thinking of the words of Maryland's own Thurgood Marshall, “This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." For 250 years, Americans have answered that call & at this pivotal moment, I know we will again.

baltimoresun.comChris Van Hollen: Upholding Maryland’s legacy to build a more perfect union | GUEST COMMENTARYGuest commentary: Sen. Chris Van Hollen writes, “As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, we must remember that our history was written by citizens willing to defend — and expand — the promise of democ...

Brad Lander@bradlander.bsky.social

“These truths” are not actually self-evident. And we certainly haven’t always lived up to them. But 250 years on, the project of political equality, human rights, and democratic participation remains worthy of our lives, our fortune, and our sacred honor. Happy 250th.

open.substack.com"These truths" are not self-evidentBut 250 years on, the project of political equality, human rights, and democratic participation remains worthy of our lives, our fortune, and our sacred honor.

Dr Peter Senior@islettx.bsky.social

Excited to enroll our first participant for testing an agent (tolimidone) we hope will promote beta cell regeneration, building on preclinical work from Dr Jean Buteau at @albertadiabetes.bsky.social. Supported by Alberta Diabetes Foundation & biodexa pharmaceuticals www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

ualberta.caCould a pill cure diabetes? A U of A researcher is working on itA simple pill to treat or even cure diabetes could be possible, thanks to University of Alberta research — and funding that is laying vital groundwork.

Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net

We commend Steven Kahn, MBChB, Aaron Kelly, PhD, Desmond Schatz, MD, Justin Ryder, PhD, and Irl Hirsch, MD for Standing Up for Science at the ADA meeting. They were forcibly removed by police for handing out the following editorial. diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

diabetesjournals.orgMisguided Brushes of a Pen Continue to Dismantle and Destroy Biomedical Research in the United States: We Can No Longer Afford Complacency and Fear. We Must All Act Now!The opinions expressed in this editorial are the personal views of the authors (S.E. Kahn, C.A.M. Anderson, J.B. Buse, and E. Selvin) and do not represent

Point Blue Conservation Science@pointblue.bsky.social

🌎🦅🧪 Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This year’s theme is #citizenscience. Get started by downloading #Ebird or @inaturalist.bsky.social. Observations from people like you help scientists (including our team at Point Blue!) track changes in #bird populations and inform #conservation action.

Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH@gavinyamey.bsky.social

It’s refreshing to see a Congressional Committee calling out Jay Bhattacharya for his anti-vaccine stances, using clear, direct language democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

Scott MacFarlane@macfarlanenews.bsky.social

NAACP presses court for preliminary injunction against Trump's "mail-in voting" exec order: "Words matter and threats have consequences. Plaintiffs are already suffering the resulting disruption to their voter-registration, voter-assistance & vote-by-mail programs nationwide"

Leah Gremlinberg ❌👑@leahgreenberg.bsky.social

A 9-0 gerrymander designed to completely lock Black Tennesseans out of political power. A disgusting, naked reentrenchment of white supremacy. Shame beyond words.

AAUP@aaup.org

University leaders have a duty to fund public education instead of lining the pockets of the billionaires responsible for nationwide attacks on higher education. Sign the @cfaunited.bsky.social letter calling on the UC System to halt future investments in Global Apollo Management.

actionnetwork.orgDon’t Let California Public Funds Bankroll Attacks on Higher EdCalifornia educators, researchers, staff, students, retirees, and public education beneficiaries should not have their pension, retirement, or university endowment assets used to bankroll attacks on p...

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social

"Clergy with the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Monday withdrew $1 million from an account with Citizens Bank as it urged the institution to cut ties with two companies that finance and operate immigrant detention centers..." www.wgbh.org/news/politic...

wgbh.orgFaith coalition protests Citizens Bank’s work with detention centers operatorsDozens of clergy and faith activists rallied in front of a Back Bay Citizens branch to announce a $1 million withdrawal, saying it’s prepared to take out $13 million more.

Lindsay Beyerstein@beyerstein.bsky.social

My latest for @editorialboard.bsky.social:

editorialboard.comThe case against SPLC is a legally frivolous revenge missionAccusing the Southern Poverty Law Center of being secretly pro-Nazi ranks alongside baby Catholic JD Vance trying to school the pope on theology.

Jozef Imrich@jozefimrich.bsky.social

Big Brother Your ISP can see everything you do online. Every site, search, and click is diligently logged by the company that provides your internet connection, logging your online presence. Maybe it's for analysis, but maybe it's waiting to be sold to the highest bidder at a later date.

makeuseof.comI turned off three browser defaults, and my ISP suddenly couldn't track my web history anymoreIt only takes a few switches and your privacy goes through the roof.

SEIU_ORG@seiu.org

Today, in cities across the country, working people showed up to demand what’s long overdue: Money. Power. Respect. Let today be a blueprint for elected officials. This is the energy we’re bringing into November and we won’t settle for less. #MoreThanMayDay

SEIU_ORG@seiu.org

A healthy nation depends on everyone being able to seek medical care without fear and get the help they need to heal. Our communities rely on that trust. ICE’s presence replaces trust with fear and puts the health and safety of entire communities at risk. #ICEout https://seiu.co/4urxYzg

latimes.comContributor: An emergency room is no place for immigration enforcementHospitals have largely cooperated with ICE rather than protect patients and staff.

Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social

May Day morning, Highlands REIT HQ in downtown Chicago: @chuygarcia.house.gov Congressman Chuy Garcia joins speakers from organizers ARISE, Indivisible Chicago, and Evanston Interfaith Clergy & Leaders to decry Highland REIT's cruel contract with ICE. END THE CONTRACT NOW!

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social

"Trump’s initial post about removing US troops from Germany came just hours after he spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long sought to reduce the number of NATO troops in Europe... "The Pentagon 'was not expecting it'... www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

politico.comTrump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks PentagonThe Defense Department "was not expecting it," a congressional aide said.

Status Coup News@statuscoupnews.bsky.social

🚨 “A people united… cannot be defeated.” 🚨 @NYCMayor Zohran Mamdani at Washington Square Park on May Day, calling on workers to organize and reminding the crowd that every right — from weekends to minimum wage — was fought for. WATCH @jordanchariton.bsky.social LIVE ⬇️

Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation@laskerfdn.bsky.social

"Go for transformational effects on patients," 2025 Lasker Laureate Paul Negulescu says. 🎥 A 5-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis was a motivator for Negulescu & his team, who went on to develop a triple-drug combination that saves the lives of people with CF. #CysticFibrosisAwarenessMonth 🧪

David Nauen@mengdie.bsky.social

The entire board! People get used to things, and what this administration does has started to feel in some ways 'normal', tragically. So it almost feels sometimes like they are slowing down. But I don't think they are slowing down, I think they are speeding up. 🧪 www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

reuters.comTrump administration fires entire National Science BoardPresident Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired ​members of the board said on Monday.

Indivisible Palo Alto Plus@indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org

We’re promoting a variety of events to engage in on May 1 & encourage everyone who can to figure out a way to spend the time in community, visibly non-cooperating. multifaithpeace.org/may-day-stro... www.mobilize.us/ipaplus/even... www.mobilize.us/mayday/event... www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

multifaithpeace.orgMay Day Shutdown Interfaith Prayer Breakfast: Friday 5/1 in Palo Alto - Multifaith Voices for Peace and JusticeNational May Day Shutdown Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Friday, May 1, 8:45-10am First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 1140 Cowper St, Palo Alto Everyone is Welcome! Join us as we prepare ourselves for th...

Indivisible ❌👑@indivisible.org

May Day has been declared a day of civic action in Chicago schools, which means buses will be provided for students and educators to join the rally in Union Park.

abc7chicago.comChicago Public Schools, CTU agree to make May 1 day of civic action; school will remain in sessionChicago Public Schools has agreed with the Chicago Teachers Union to declare May 1 a day of civic action, the union and the school district said.

AAUP@aaup.org

Students & higher ed workers are rising up on May Day! Join higher ed workers for a mass call on Wed, April 22 at 8pm ET to learn how students & higher ed workers are organizing for freedom, affordability & safety across the country this May Day. Bernie Sanders will join & speak in solidarity!

mobilize.usMay Day Strong: Students and Workers Rise Up on May Day · Sunrise MovementStudents and workers are rising up on May Day! Join us for a MASS CALL to hear how students and workers are organizing for freedom, affordability, and safety all across the country. Get the tools you...

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social

As we let Elon’s companies poison Memphis and drill a hole in Nashville against the will of the people… www.texastribune.org/2026/04/21/t...

AAUP@aaup.org

We filed suit against the Trump administration (again) today to block the implementation of an unlawful executive order that seeks to undermine inclusion & equal opportunity, threatens government contractors w/ criminal prosecution, & chills protected speech. These are not normal times.

aaup.orgAAUP Joins Coalition Fighting Latest Trump Anti-DEI OrderThe AAUP has joined a coalition challenging a new Trump executive order that seeks to undermine efforts designed to promote inclusion and help ensure equal opportunity.