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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 1d

THIS SHOULD BE CONCERNING TO EVERYONE

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NPR @npr.org · 6h

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 13h

Yeah, my go to descriptors for the man would be "evil" and "malignant"

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 1d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

absolutely sick ass psychopaths running our government

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

We gotta spread the word on these things. I don't think Fox News is telling its viewers and I'm certain a large number of Americans would not be happy about this.

USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 1d

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

But we don't get snake bites very often! Not that I'm wishing snake bites on anyone.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

I don't think it's about admitting, just that they don't act like they have concerns about what voters might think. Or, rather, how voters might suffer and not be happy about it.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

Not trying to be a doomer--I'm still in the fight--but it's stuff like this that makes me especially worried about upcoming elections. Because they sure don't seem worried.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

You know what? I will! Thank you.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 1d

I allow myself one pumpkin spice latte a year. Will today be the day?

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Laprofmme @laprofmme.bsky.social · 1d

The closure of the Iowa State Historical Society archive in Iowa City is a travesty. And part of a now-decades-long campaign of resentment and retaliation by state government against Iowa City and the University of Iowa 🗃️

Laura Belin @laurarbelin.bsky.social · 2d

Marian Wilson Kimber: It’s painful to realize the people in charge of Iowa’s history apparently have no idea how history works. If they did, they'd know there is no way to predict what parts of the collection will be of interest 5, 20, or 100 years from now. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/10/10/t...

The theft of history

Marian Wilson Kimber: I have wondered if the box of women’s club programs that changed my life will end up in the dumpster.

www.bleedingheartland.com

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

I'm guessing none of this bothers anyone in this administration.

Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

For sure

Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

He can't really, deep down, believe he's on the side of Jesus, right?

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

When flying is already terrifying and you are headed to Portland next week.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 2d

Seems like a bad idea to fire air traffic controllers when there's already a shortage but what do I know

Sean Duffy Threatens to Fire Air Traffic Controllers as 10% Call Out Sick During Shutdown

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

It’s awesome

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

I'm obsessed with the intro song.

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 2d

January 6 agitators who violently stormed the Capitol are good guys but people who want to protest authoritarianism and inhumane treatment of migrants (etc) are paid terrorists. Do people buy into this? I hate how upset it makes me.

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Little Village @littlevillage.bsky.social · 3d

"Our country is at grave risk under a commander-in-chief and defense secretary who sow division within the ranks," writes an anonymous U.S. service member.

"If this continues, the military will not fall from outside attack; it will collapse from within, hollowed out by mistrust and division."

Letter from a service member: The U.S. military is entering dangerous political territory - Little Village

The following letter was submitted to Little Village by a service member who wishes to remain anonymous. Their identity has been verified by LV editors. As a service member with […]

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 4d

I feel like he purposely said it and then stopped talking to create confusion and interest. I don't think he accidentally said it. I don't know what most people believe, but it felt calculated. Trolling. He loves to troll.

Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 4d

I'm sure he'll be hosting SNL in a few weeks.

Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 4d

Love how he acts like he did some diplomacy over there or something. And not performed for a bunch of murderers and been paid in blood money.

Josh Spiegel @mousterpiece.bsky.social · 4d

Well, as long as you're not remotely contrite, aware of why people criticized you, or even assume any of the criticisms are legitimate. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...

Bill Burr Fires Back at Critics of His Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance: “Sanctimonious C***s”

The veteran comedy superstar “doesn’t give a f***” what anyone thinks of his recent trip to Saudi Arabia: “If it affects my career, I've been to LAX enough in my life, I'll f***ing sit home for a litt...

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Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 4d

Conan has joined the list of those I feel disappointed in.

Alison Coffey @acoffey.bsky.social · 4d

I wish Rubio had the morals he pretends to have.