Links 5/9/25

Links for you. Science:

Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
Giant prehistoric kangaroos preferred to ‘chill at home’ and didn’t like to go out much, scientists say
New analysis casts doubt on ‘biosignatures’ found on planet K2-18b
Serbia limits academics’ research time to just one hour a day
Carnivorous ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Wear Corpses as Camouflage
Government Cancels Disinformation Grants in Disinformation-Filled Statement

Other:

A YIMBY Theory of Power: Pro-housing advocates offer an analysis of class relations that is more sophisticated and has more explanatory power than the one held by many critics of the “abundance agenda.” (excellent)
Donald Trump Is Following the Sam Brownback Playbook (very good)
As Harvard fights Trump, one campus quietly prepares for the worst. George Washington University, one of 10 schools the Trump administration plans to visit over allegations of antisemitism, said it will do what it takes to preserve federal funds.
D.C. strikes $3.7 billion deal to bring Commanders back to RFK Stadium (housing, we fucking need more housing)
The new Sun King: Donald Trump’s rococo Oval Office decorations are old-fashioned and un-American.
The enshittification of tech jobs
Once an abortion clinic, it now offers midwives, formula and housing help
Reality Check
Ignore restaurant lobbyists. Respect the will of Washingtonians.
Tech Workers Are Just Like the Rest of Us: Miserable at Work
D.C., Commanders plan to announce deal for new stadium at RFK
Political Aspects of Full Employment
How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE
Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits as States and Businesses Fight Back
The group chats that changed America
MAGA loves a tantrum: How public meltdowns became the preferred method of GOP communication
This internet poll is breaking men’s brains!
Trump’s D.C. Prosecutor Is Going After Wikipedia For Allegedly Spreading ‘Propaganda’
As his approval rating sinks, Trump wants investigations into pollsters (classic narcissistic break reaction)
Trump’s Navy Secretary Keeps Flubbing The Date Of Pearl Harbor (waiting for “June 6, 1944, a day that shall forever live in infamy”…)
DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets
Congress Moving Forward On Unconstitutional Take It Down Act
‘We’re citizens!’: Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren’t suspects (this is going to keep happening until there are consequences)
And What Would That Explanation Be
Statement from Jewish Faculty and Staff at Northwestern
Yes, Public Opinion Still Matters … Even More Than Before
Tesla is Toxic. Now what?

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