Yell In a War @jelenawoehr.bsky.social

7 hours ago

I am just barely old enough to remember when “I have a track record of successfully obtaining federal dollars for our state/district” was the leading campaign argument of incumbent candidates from BOTH parties and voters liked it when new hospitals were built near them and would reelect that guy

Arrianna Marie Planey, PhD MA @arrianna-planey.bsky.social

14 hours ago

"Democratic-led states and select blue-leaning cities fought back in court and saw money for public health efforts restored — while GOP-led states sustained big losses."

Blue States That Sued Kept Most CDC Grants, While Red States Feel Brunt of Trump Clawbacks - KFF Health News

The Trump administration's cuts of public health funds to state and local health departments had vastly uneven effects depending on the political leanings of where someone lives, a new KFF Health News...

Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social

1 day ago

Yes, the stakes here are large. Very large.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social

1 day ago

Trump posts a letter stating that he is removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Olivia Guest · Ολίβια Γκεστ @olivia.science

2 days ago

obviously I fault none of the people inviting me to conferences in the USA — in fact the opposite of course I am extremely honoured and grateful — but how can anybody say yes? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Burner phones, wiped socials: the extreme precautions for visitors to Trump’s America

Horror stories about detainments at the border have also soured some from visiting during Trump’s second term

Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com

3 days ago

People have embraced authoritarianism in large part because they've been sold individualistic explanations for social problems. If you think people are poor or unhoused because they've made "bad choices," then you'll see appeal in authoritarian leaders who promise to punish those who are "bad."

James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social

1 day ago

The full 12 minutes of @govpritzker.illinois.gov speech today, which was superb.

(Via Nicole Wallace / @msnbc.com segment.)

www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...

'We are watching and taking names': Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Trump's threats to Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker holds press conference in response to recent threats made by President Donald Trump to send the national guard to Chicago, in a similar manner that he has done so in Los ...