Stephen Devoto

Dutch American farmer, father, muscle developmental biologist, progressive, former Chair of Middletown Planning and Zoning

[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

Our account has lost over 19,000 followers in the last six months. It's difficult to find a reason of such a trend.

That's why we keep asking for your engagement and support. You all help us to remember.

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

The Case for Ending Free Parking https://t.co/xIPQrCoulM

[Democratic Coalition @TheDemCoalition]

This is gold. Watch and share widely. Trump on Hillary Clinton from seven years ago 👇

#ProsecuteTrump

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

@SMBurgessLab Our sons were classmates? Just returned from Midd graduation.

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

I am much happier being challenged by what I don't know than by what others don't know.
Not sure what to think about that.

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

This tax targets non-profit entities. I'm good with that, but shouldn't it first apply to churches? Under what system of values does education offer less of a public good than religious indoctrination?
Let's talk schools after you tax the assets of billionaires and churches. 3/3

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

The Connecticut legislature is considering a bill to tax private Universities based on their endowments. As a former professor and former elected city official, I have some thoughts. (1/3)

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

This is a tax based on wealth, not income. I'm good with that, but shouldn't it first be applied to people and for-profit corporations sitting on billions of assets? Under what system of values is an educational institution less public good than a billionaire hedge fund? (2/3)

[David Frum @davidfrum]

The more fundamental problem for the MAGA right: to prevail in global competition, America needs

a) to hold its lead in science and technology;

b) social cohesion at home;

c) revenues to pay the price of defense;

d) allies and partners to share burdens.

MAGA rejects all four

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

No one in the US is more qualified to serve on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights than James Cavallaro.
No one would do more to enhance our standing by promoting the best of our values.

[University Network for Human Rights @unitedforrights]

BREAKING: Leading human rights orgs @hrw, @btselem, @HumanRightsHLS, @theccr, & @afsc_org just sent a letter to @SecBlinken demanding he reverse course and reinstate @JimCavallaro's nomination to the IACHR. Over 450 NGOs, advocates, & academics signed the letter. 1/x

[Jen Heemstra @jenheemstra]

In research, failure is usually more an indicator of courage than of competency.

[Mark Lewis, MD, FASCO @marklewismd]

Happy “I am not a cat” Day to all who celebrate

[Jill Warren @JillMWarren]

🤔 I wonder whether being great places to #cycle has anything to do with these rankings 🇳🇱🇩🇰🚲🚲

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

“Focus on actions and behaviors rather than hearts and minds.”
https://t.co/SwfptjtW6I

[Ed McKeon (pronounced ehd mic-yone) @Caterwaul913]

This, and not just because Quentin Williams was a friend, but because every crash victim has friends and a family, and the inconvenient traffic jam pales in comparison to the violence, pain and loss.

[Dr Meming @Dr_Meming]

When my PI is teaching me something new in lab

[Stephen Devoto @fishmuscle]

If Affirmative Action Ends, College Admissions May Be Changed Forever https://t.co/u6cbDM8qj2

[Ben Florsheim @bdflorsheim]

Middletown has lost its biggest, brightest smile. Rest in peace, Representative Quentin Williams. May his memory be a blessing.

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

Public service was his passion. He was a genuine person with a genuine soul, and he will be missed. My prayers are with his family, including his wife Carrissa and his mother Queen, as well as his friends and colleagues in the General Assembly.

[Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCT]

Terrible news today of Q Williams sudden death. He was a great friend, a present and future leader, and a kind, graceful presence that made everyone around him better. What a loss. I’m sending every good thought I have to his family and friends today.