Sheril KirshenbaumJul 25, 2023

Multiple bright, young scientists I know have told me they will not be applying to jobs in TX & FL.

Faculty friends at institutions in these states have shared they are having trouble recruiting new students & concerned about what they could be accused of.

Having spent years working at UT Austin where I loved our weird & welcoming community, I’m deeply troubled watching things fall apart. https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/25/texas-a-m-professor-opioids-dan-patrick/

Texas A&M suspended professor accused of criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in lecture

The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.

The Texas Tribune
Show threadMxhradJul 26, 2023

@Sheril

... and they shouldn't. I've never even considered jobs in red states. I don't want far right politicians deciding science and medical care for me. I'd rather get paid less, taxed higher and have higher cost of living than work in a fascist state.

Show threadAlex Wild
@Mxhrad @Sheril Hi from Texas! I’m taxed more here than I was in either California or Illinois. We don’t even have that going for us.
Jul 26, 2023 at 5:17amWeb