Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

“This is taking #political control of a once politically neutral mechanism for #funding #science in the US,” said Joseph Bak-Coleman, a scientist studying group decision-making at the University of Washington.

The changes will delay grant review & approval, slowing “progress for cures & treatments that patients & families across the country urgently need,” said the Association of American Medical Colleges in a statement.

#USpol#Trump#BrainDrain #research #progress #idiocracy #kakistocracy
Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

The admin has already terminated thousands of #research #grants at agencies like the #NSF & #NIH, including on topics like transgender health, vaccine hesitancy, misinformation & diversity, equity & inclusion.

The order could affect emergency relief grants doled out by #FEMA, #PublicSafety initiatives funded by the #DOJ & #PublicHealth efforts supported by the #CDC. Experts say the order is likely to be challenged in court.

#USpol#Trump#BrainDrain #research #progress #idiocracy #kakistocracy
Fitness Foundry (Coach Julio)
@Fitnessfoundry@mas.to  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

🧵National Night Out 2025✨

Community isn’t built in a day—but it starts with showing up.

A few years ago, I had a conversation with then-Captain Cronin—now Chief of Police here in Malden. I thanked him and the Malden PD for doing something simple but powerful: walking the streets, talking with residents, and making sure minority voices weren’t just heard, but respected.

That kind of presence matters. It’s how we start building bridges in our…

#lawenforcement #publicsafety #community