Participated in No Kings 3 in Wooster OH. Great turnout and a lot of young people. Local veteran gave an amazing speech about how DJT doesn’t care about service members- active or not.

Another great turnout for #NoKings peaceful protest in Wooster, OH. Estimated attendance 1500 in a city of 27000 that included students, families, seniors, and all generations. No sign of hating America- just great hope for righting the wrongs of the current administration.

I just watched JD Vance lie that the Trump administration significantly lowered costs on prescription drugs. Then why did my husband get a letter from his Medicare Part D insurer stating that his premium would increase by 120%? Don’t think this admin. policies won’t affect you negatively.

Pushed out by Trump, New Jersey ecologist launches bid for Congress Megan O’Rourke hopes to be a voice for science, also touts her blue-collar roots

Pushed out by Trump, New Jersey ecologist launches bid for Congress | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Interesting juxtaposition- old tech vs. new in Wooster OH

Ohio governor Mike DeWine bent the knee to Trump and ordered 150 OH National Guard troops to D. C. Many of us in OH were deeply affected by the tragedy of May 4, 1970, when the National Guard killed four unarmed #KentState Univ. students and wounded nine. Another tragedy waiting to happen?

Sherrod Brown to run for Senate The longtime Democratic lawmaker lost to Bernie Moreno last year.

Sherrod Brown is back in the game!

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Megan O’Rourke is an excellent scientist. I worked with Megan on a USAID project in Cambodia to improve pest management and reduce pesticide use in vegetables. I don’t live in NJ07 but I’ll donate to her campaign. We need more scientists like Megan in Congress, especially now!🧪

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🌱Common eastern bumblebee 🐝 foraging in basil flowers. Other pollinators love this plant so I left the flowers on. They are actually quite pretty.

Thanks for the reminder that ticks serve a purpose in ecosystems. However, this post is about preventing tick borne diseases and the misery they can cause in people.

🧪Ticks are “nature’s dirty hypodermic needles”. Learn how to prevent being bitten or what to do if you are bitten. bygl.osu.edu/index.php/no...

Chronic Lyme disease: is the narrative finally shifting? | LymeDisease.org This week, The Wall Street Journal published a story with the striking headline: “Chronic Lyme disease was once dismissed. More doctors are coming

www.lymedisease.org/is-lyme-narr.... 🧪Finally!

Lovely (to a plant pathologist) Botrytis lesion on a pansy leaf. Botrytis is a common fungus with a broad host range that prefers cool, damp conditions; it’s a weak pathogen and often attacks flowers, which then fall off, providing a “base” for the fungus to infect hardier foliage.

🧪More pollinators! Green metallic sweat bee, leaf cutter bee, western honey bees, and bumblebees visiting our flower and herb container garden. The sweat bee has collected an impressive amount of pollen. All bees were identified by AI thru Google Lens, so may not be accurate. Corrections welcome.

Pollinators like this western honey bee are attracted to my urban flower garden. They also visit basil flowers, which I usually snip off, but this year left them on to encourage these pollinators. 🧪

Perhaps the most rigorous, scientific evaluation of #USAID impacts was published last week in the highly prestigious academic journal, The Lancet. | Megan O'Rourke Perhaps the most rigorous, scientific evaluation of #USAID impacts was published last week in the highly prestigious academic journal, The Lancet. Scientists found that: 🇺🇸 USAID funding reduced dea...

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Participating in a No Kings peaceful protest in Wooster OH (pop. 27000). There are at least 1000 protesters- interesting signs and lots of support from drivers passing through downtown.

Many people do not understand the urgency of stopping the brain drain- as scientists we all need to engage others about the importance of science in solving problems that may affect them. Showing up for peaceful protests and sharing information like this article are good places to start. Thoughts?

OSU professor: We are watching what's happening to American science in horror | Opinion Ohio State professors like me have watched in horror as the symbol of American scientific might has been thrown to, well, the DOGE.

An OSU professor describes the damage to science from DOGE’s cuts to NSF🧪

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15 years ago I had the pleasure of shaking hands with former President Jimmy Carter on a flight from Atlanta to Amsterdam. Pres. Carter came up one aisle in Economy and back down the other, shaking hands with people before returning to the front. He was so gracious & did not need a flying palace!

Ohio State students, faculty and staff will join the protest 🧪

Opinion | What Is Lost When We Scare Away Foreign Students (Gift Article) The immigration crackdown has come to America’s campuses.

This is a crisis for science in America 🧪 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...

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Huge turnout today - ~1,000 people for Hands Off protest in Wooster OH ( population 27000)

This will be devastating for agriculture in Ohio and the US. Please call your representatives and demand that they protect agricultural research and our food supply and safety.

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Targeting the "motor" that helps Lyme spread through the body | LymeDisease.org By Stephen D'Angelo, Cornell Research & Innovation Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by

Researchers have identified a new way to fight infections like Lyme disease and syphilis by disrupting the bacteria’s ‘motor,’ preventing it from spreading through the body.

READ MORE: www.lymedisease.org/motor-behind... via @CornellNews

I don't want Canada or Greenland…

I want PBS, Social Security, and The Smithsonian.

CAN YOU SAY THE SAME?! 🤚