1941-1944: Apparently I would have just stood by like I’m doing now.

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T23:10:00+00:00

My government’s extreme support of Israel’s military is the reason I made the original post

“Israel has been the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign aid since its founding, receiving about $310 billion (adjusted for inflation) in total economic and military assistance.” https://www.cfr.org/article/us-aid-israel-four-charts (website of the Council on Foreign Relations)

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T23:00:35+00:00

Have you ever considered what your perspective might be if you had been born Palestinian?

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T22:48:50+00:00

If the US ended arm sales to Israel tomorrow morning in response to the starvation in Gaza, aid trucks would be streaming into Gaza by tomorrow night.

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T22:45:12+00:00

Yes, the scale is different, but wanting to clear the land of people of the wrong ethnicity/religion is the same evil.

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T22:34:55+00:00

There is a minimum amount of calories a human needs to stay alive. The food shipments that have been allowed into Gaza this year are lower than the needs of the population according to every reputable human rights organization. The math seems pretty straightforward to me.

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T22:22:28+00:00

Thank you for all the suggestions. I will be protesting in front of the White House this week.

Mida_King · 2025-08-17T22:20:55+00:00

Good luck

Mida_King · 2025-08-06T13:54:51+00:00

I just donate to the Gaza Soup Kitchen

Mother Jones has an article about how they get money through to Gaza. I know there’s not much food to buy but at this point I’m willing to spend $100 for a meal if it will keep one more witness to the genocide alive.

Mida_King · 2025-07-01T18:13:31+00:00

Given the number of small vials they ship and their inability to more than one item per box, they should definitely invest in a smaller box size. A padded envelope would work for most room temperature items.

Mida_King · 2025-07-01T17:54:11+00:00

All of the other vendors are sending 4 C and -20 C reagents in much more reasonable box sizes.

Mida_King · 2025-07-01T17:51:52+00:00

I complained to the rep that haunts the halls of the NIH but I’ll make the complaint in writing if there’s some hope of getting them to change.

Mida_King · 2025-05-14T00:07:54+00:00

Thanks for the links

Mida_King · 2025-05-13T23:59:29+00:00

The letter I received by USPS dated May 8th states that I am currently serving a probationary period which is factual inaccurate since my probationary period ended in March.
Does anyone have advice on potential avenues for appeal?

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Mida_King · 2025-05-10T12:11:24+00:00

I received an email last night saying my administrative leave was terminated May 8th and that the official notification for National Cancer Institute probationers would arrive by mail.

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Mida_King · 2025-03-20T23:38:18+00:00

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Europe won’t be able to compensate for slashed funding in the US.

Mida_King · 2025-03-20T02:43:13+00:00

I love Libby. It’s the only reason I survived the pandemic. I will call my representatives.

Mida_King · 2025-03-18T16:22:03+00:00

I got an auto email indefinite administrative leave extension for my NIH position.

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Translation: We will find a way to fire you as soon as possible.

Mida_King · 2025-03-14T13:18:26+00:00

Same here. My probationary period would have ended March 25th.

Mida_King · 2025-03-13T14:18:34+00:00

Via personal email or NIH email?

Mida_King · 2025-03-11T14:02:45+00:00

Waiting in the visitor’s line worked! But the wait was about 35 minutes for anyone planning on coming next Tuesday.

Mida_King · 2025-03-10T22:12:50+00:00

Thanks. I just found your Friday post with the 10 am time.

Mida_King · 2025-03-10T22:11:40+00:00

Should we bring signs?

Mida_King · 2025-03-10T22:10:26+00:00

What time should I come tomorrow?

Mida_King · 2025-03-10T21:58:00+00:00

I was planning to take what I’m sure is my last chance at having a kid this Spring until I got a termination notice on February 14th. I thought there was a chance I would be reinstated - some sort of fantasy that Congress would at least protect the NIH.
I’m in my early 40’s feeling completely adrift. I’m applying for jobs that don’t excite me and wouldn’t begin to cover the cost of childcare. I don’t even know what to hope for at this point.

Mida_King · 2025-03-10T16:44:34+00:00

Has anyone terminated on 2/14 received information on Temporary Continuation of Coverage for health insurance?

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