jonesro

@jonesro.bsky.social

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sewist extraordinaire, unapologetic atheist, secular humanist, cat lover, kayaker, traveling homebody, organizer of chaos

Picture of cat laying in the sun with its belly up
Protest sign says "A woman of a certain rage"
"I'd rather adjust to your absence than be continuously frustrated by your presence."
chart demonstrating economic gains before and after Reagan.
My favorite life hack is taking big tasks I'm avoiding, breaking them into smaller more manageable tasks, and then not doing those either.
Poster of Sargeant Schultz from Hogan's Heroes "I know nothing. I see nothing. I hear nothing."
Headline from The New Republic: Trump Cuts Funding to 16 Blue States That Didn’t Vote for Him
It’s incredible how many of our global issues have been caused by three white men in their 70s clinging to power to avoid prison. The picture is of Trump, Putin, and Orban.
A flock of sheep with one sheep standing on hind legs and shouting "Wait! Wait! Listen to me! We don't have to be just sheep!"
Gavin Newsome's face made up like Trump with badly done orange makeup and blond hair.
trump with hat that reads 'I'm on the list'
US Scientists Leaving Yes, a significant number of U.S. scientists are considering or actively seeking to leave the country for opportunities abroad, primarily due to research funding cuts and policy changes under the Trump administration. A March 2025 poll by the scientific journal Nature found that 75% of the more than 1,600 U.S.-based scientists who responded are considering leaving the United States. This trend is especially pronounced among early-career researchers, with nearly 550 out of 690 postgraduate respondents and 255 out of 340 Ph.D. students indicating they are considering relocation. Europe and Canada are the most popular destinations for potential relocation. In response, several countries have launched targeted recruitment efforts and funding programs to attract American scientists. For example, France’s Aix-Marseille Université has established a “Safe Place For Science” program with up to 15 million euros over three years to support around 15 American scientists, and CentraleSupélec has allocated 3 million euros for displaced research projects. The Netherlands is also creating a fund to attract top international scientists, including those from the U.S.. Belgium’s Vrije Universiteit Brussel has similarly launched initiatives to recruit American researchers. These developments have raised concerns about a potential "brain drain" from the U.S., with science leaders warning that the country’s global leadership in research and innovation is at risk due to funding disruptions, censorship, and hostile immigration policies. Applications for jobs abroad by U.S. scientists increased by 32% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to Nature's job board data.