Alex Knapp
Senior Editor covering science and healthcare at Forbes. (he/him)
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@tchambers.bsky.social
Technologist, researcher, fascinated at how new technologies enable new politics, and vice versa. @tchambers@indieweb.social on Mastodon, which you can follow via: @tchambers.indieweb.social.ap.brid.gy
@justinwolfers.bsky.social
Econ professor at Michigan ● Senior fellow, Brookings and PIIE ● Intro econ textbook author ● Think Like An Economist podcast ● An economist willing to admit that the glass really is half full.
@soonergrunt.bsky.social
Retired Soldier, Union guy, public lands lover. Capybara fan. Servant to Freddie the Rescue Pup. Utah Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want and deserve to get it good and hard. -Mencken Policing my tone is a surefire block
@columboscreens.bsky.social
just a little account for a little guy. curated screengrabs, etc. now in bluesky flavor for more information: http://columboscreens.carrd.co
@adstriegel.bsky.social
Professor - Note Dame Computer Science and Engineering, Dad to 4 awesome kids, husband to an amazing wife, dog, occasional tennis player / ref
@davidfutrelle.bsky.social
Writer, Youtuber, writing coach. Thing for cats to sit on. The We Hunted the Mammoth guy.
@jennamclaughlin.bsky.social
NPR Cybersecurity Correspondent (currently) reporting on the transformation of the federal government including by DOGE. Send me a tip: Text JennaMcLaughlin.54 on Signal from personal (nonwork) devices.
@geedee215.bsky.social
co-host, Code Switch at @npr.org. South Philly forever; Tottenham 'til they kill me.
@firedbutfighting.bsky.social
Fired federal employees working to protect public health. Learn more at: https://www.firedbutfighting.org
@alexander-a-tin.bsky.social
Reporting for CBS News in D.C. on federal public health agencies. Raised in sunny Nevada. Email is TinA@CBSNews.com, call/text/Signal is 202-381-7107 More places you can find me: https://github.com/tinalexander
@kyledcheney.bsky.social
Senior legal affairs reporter at POLITICO with a focus on democracy, the balance of power and Jan. 6
@roddenberryfdn.bsky.social
Inspired by the life and legacy of Gene Roddenberry, The Roddenberry Foundation supports innovative thinking, original ideas, and extraordinary people who can change the world.
@tradewarlab.bsky.social
Global Trade, Local Consequences. | Analyzing trade politics through research, analysis, engagement, and innovation. Supported by the University of Kansas.
@matthewbjane.bsky.social
PhD student | Quantitative Psychology, UConn | Applied Statistics & Meta-Analysis | Methodological reviewer at Psychological Bulletin | Advisor: Blair T. Johnson | matthewbjane.com
@ayanaeliza.bsky.social
Marine biologist, writer, policy nerd. Co-founder Urban Ocean Lab, think tank for the future of coastal cities. In love with climate solutions.
@pewresearch.org
Nonpartisan, nonadvocacy data and analysis. Visit us at https://www.pewresearch.org/
@lizszabo.bsky.social
She/her. Award-winning independent health journalist covering medical news for The New York Times, NBC News, Scientific American, AARP and others. Loves dogs and cats.
@lopatto.bsky.social
writer at the verge, known cat lady, zevon stan. she/her, but honestly I really don't care what you call me as long as you call me, baby tip me: liz@theverge.com
@rasushrestha.bsky.social
Physician, bridge builder & strategist. EVP, Chief #Innovation & Commercialization Officer. Together, we can fix health AND care. Posts are my own. #digitalhealth #healthpolicy #strategy #radiology #meded #heforshe #leadership #lifehacks #puns😏
@chafkin.bsky.social
Writer at Bloomberg Businessweek. Host, “Citizen Elon.” Author of “The Contarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power.” Msg me on signal: @chafkin.83
@hansilowang.bsky.social
NPR correspondent reporting on how elections, the census, the Postal Service and other parts of the U.S. government work • signal: hansi.01 • email: hwang@npr.org • newsletter: hansilowang.com/stay-in-touch
@zackbeauchamp.bsky.social
Senior Correspondent at Vox covering the crisis of global democracy. Author of The Reactionary Spirit, a book on that topic — available for purchase now! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/zack-beauchamp/the-reactionary-spirit/9781541704411/?lens=
@downtownjoshbrown.bsky.social
Investor, CEO, Dad https://www.downtownjoshbrown.com/
@clintsmithiii.bsky.social
Author of How the Word Is Passed, Above Ground, and Counting Descent. Writer, The Atlantic.
@crampell.bsky.social
MSNBC anchor/co-host of The Weekend: Primetime, Sat/Sun 6-9pm. Washington Post syndicated op-ed columnist. Econ, politics, immigration, tax, etc. + occasional theater nerdery.
@lukesteuber.com
I wrote some stuff once and then I made some other stuff. Assistive tech, politics, mental health. Ally. Bona fide crazy person. Ultradian bipolar 1. 42, he/him alt text tool • accessibility • #BipolarSky • bylines • moi: lukesteuber.com
@upstarts.bsky.social
Startup news starts here. Upstarts Media is a new tech publication focused on the startup ecosystem, founded by veteran reporter @alexrkonrad.bsky.social Subscribe: upstartsmedia.com Story tips: tips@upstartsmedia.com
@governorwalz.mn.gov
Dad, husband, teacher, coach, veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Working to move our state forward as #OneMinnesota.
@jillianiles.bsky.social
Business reporter at SF Standard, chronicling Bay Area stories✨ jdonfro@sfstandard.com 📧 Formerly writing and editing at SFGATE, Business Insider, CNBC, and Forbes. Send me news tips! jillianiles.33 on Signal
@mpifkf.bsky.social
A group of ≈500 scientists, students, and staff, studying the physics and chemistry of condensed matter, ranging from lithium batteries to quantum technologies.
@ksadtler.bsky.social
Scientist & Engineer working on traumatic injury || BS UMBC, PhD Hopkins, PD MIT | TED Fellow ‘18 | Forbes U30 ‘19 | MIT TR35 ‘21 | NASEM NV3 ‘24 | TIME100 Next ‘24 || Fan of hiking, dogs, and barrel aged stouts.
@vincentdonofrio.bsky.social
Father, brother, uncle, friend, Actor, producer and director. A big thank you to all the Marvel DD :born again supporters/fans. We thank you for your dogged commitment to our series.
@jasondashbailey.com
I write about movies. https://www.jasondashbailey.com/ GANDOLFINI Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/gandolfini_9781419767692/ GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC podcast: pod.link/1274489817 Letterboxd @jasondashbailey
@katestarbird.bsky.social
Researcher of online rumors & disinformation. Former basketball player. Prof at University of Washington, HCDE. Co-founder of the UW Center for an Informed Public. Personal account: Views may not reflect those of my employer. #RageAgainstTheBullshitMachine
@aawayne.bsky.social
Executive Editor, KFF Health News Read and republish everything we do for $0: https://kffhealthnews.org/about-us/ Florida man | Never cruise *I do not respond to most PR pitches* AlexW@kff.org
@dianavgalbraith.bsky.social
Foreign affairs, MENA, progressive politics, free speech, geopolitics, cats, labor, and irreverent humor. MA from Georgetown SFS. Dancer. She/her in the SF Bay Area. Onward!
@yoursinegritude.bsky.social
I have an affinity with smart, kind friends and people. I was @YoursINegritude on Twitter and I am transitioning from there since 11/6. Also same name on Spoutible. I love books, talking, kindness, dark chocolate and good quality tea.
@dme.bsky.social
Writer, editor, author of 'Of Dice and Men' & 'Defying Reality.' Formerly WSJ, Gizmodo, Forbes. I drop science like Galileo dropped the orange. https://www.davidmewalt.com/
@matthewherper.bsky.social
I write about medicine at STAT. This is biology's century. Every data point has a face.
@cherisirois.bsky.social
Scientist of mostly invisible things. Editor at Cell (speaking only for myself here). She/ella (they/elle also accurate) 🗣️EN/ES 😷🦠🔬🧪🧬🌈✨Protect trans youth. Protect trans adults. Long COVID’s a thing. #immunosky
@bschillace.brandyschillace.com
Author+Historian 🧪🗃️, Mystery Novelist, Host of Peculiar Book Club, as seen on THE UNBELIEVABLE. Nonfiction: THE INTERMEDIARIES #trans rights history. Latest mystery: FRAMED WOMEN OF ARDEMORE HOUSE. @SciAm @WSJ @wired #ActuallyAutistic #NB she/her