Category Archives: politics

Amoeba’s Lorica: Meme-ories 60 (Our True Flag)

“Many [scientific research] grants were eliminated because they contain words, including climate, diversity, disability, trans or women. Some drew the administration’s ire because the applications included D.E.I. statements required by the previous administration. “Australian academics have stopped attending conferences in … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Moving Fast and Breaking Glass

New York Times Newsletter, 8 February 2025: * Trump said he would dismiss several board members from the Kennedy Center, the storied performing arts group in Washington, and install himself as chairman. * A clutch of young aides have swept … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: We Have All Been Here Before

In case you tuned in late … Despite appearances from today’s media (social and otherwise), from which one might get the impression that the topics that everyone is yelling about are brand-new and pungently right now, the issues of tariffs … Continue reading

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