👀The Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy has published an article by A3P attorney Josh Hammer, Timon Cline, & Yoram Hazony. It calls on SCOTUS to reverse the 1947 Everson case, which held that the Establishment Clause applies to states & requires church-state separation. 1/
Thanks, RFK Jr., for making measles outbreaks the new norm. Between the climate change denial + "Drill baby drill" and the ongoing destruction of rational US vaccination policy, many lives are going to be lost due to this anti-science campaign.
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Two days ago, my dad William “Bill” Cowern passed away somewhat unexpectedly. I flew last minute to Hawaii to be with him and my family for his last days. I feel incredibly lucky to be healthy enough I could finally see him after years of missing him. My dad was joking, and swearing, and crying until his last moments. You asked how he was doing and he replied with a smile, “I’m dyin’ here!” His humor and warmth were a gift he gave until the very end.
Some of you might know my dad from my videos talking about getting hit by lightning (twice!) or interrupting our filming to ask me why his PDF was printing small. (Holiday time was always dad tech support time.)
But I knew him as a 6’3 gentle giant. He gave the biggest bear hugs as he welcomed anyone and everyone into his home, and into his life. He was curious about people and the universe. He’s the reason I love science, math, qnd scifi. He’s the reason I’m curious about the world.
He was a Vietnam war helicopter pilot in the Marines. But much of the island of Kauai (where I grew up) knew him as “The Tree Man.” He was a tree farmer, and true tree lover his whole life. He could talk to you endlessly, and humorously slowly, about trees, vitamin D, Larry Bird, or one of his many other obsessions. He just loved to share. He shared his knowledge, his kindness, his stories, and his warm love with everyone.
I will miss him every day. He was the reason I went into science communication. I hope even half of his warmth and greatness lives on through me, my 4 wonderful siblings, and my amazing mom.
I love you forever, Dad. 🖤💔🖤
BRUSH FIRE: For the second day in a row, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Florida State Forestry are fighting to contain a brush fire. https://t.co/Q6xUzSv58W
BREAKING: At least 11 people were taken to hospitals after a shooting in Little River, a South Carolina beach town, Horry County Police said. https://t.co/2XNiw0D2gQ
I made a new video about the status of my health. I’m finally talking and walking!
And thank you to my friend @992tobias for letting me share his ME/CFS story, too.
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Speaker Pro Tempore: It is important for the decorum of the institution for you to do the same.
Jeffries: Every time I'm interrupted, it's going to add another 15 minutes to my remarks
Trump blows up at reporter
Reporter: The Pentagon announced that it will be accepting the Qatari jet..
Trump: You ought to get out of here… It’s NBC trying to get off the subject. You are a terrible reporter. You ought to go back to your studio. No more questions from you. Quiet! Quiet!
Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.
Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.
Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.