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brottkalk.bsky.social @brottkalk.bsky.social · 14h

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First ladies made history in the East Wing. It was razed for Trump’s ballroom.

The East Wing is home to the Office of the First Lady and has played a key role in women’s visibility in the White House.

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brottkalk.bsky.social @brottkalk.bsky.social · 14h

“To me, this demolition suggests that the current White House does not think that the first lady does anything of value,” Sibley said. “I’m not talking about [Melania Trump] particularly, but the office itself — they’re not cognizant of the history.”

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brottkalk.bsky.social @brottkalk.bsky.social · 14h

19thnews.org/2025/10/east...

First ladies made history in the East Wing. It was razed for Trump’s ballroom.

The East Wing is home to the Office of the First Lady and has played a key role in women’s visibility in the White House.

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Jeremy Zoss @jzossmpls.bsky.social · 4d

The most Minnesotan protest sign. #NoKings

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Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social · 7d

The Contrarian
contrarian.substack.com/p/un-american

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Ryan T. Pozzi @ryantpozzi.bsky.social · 8d

On This Day in History: October 14, 1926
A. A. Milne released Winnie-the-Pooh, with E. H. Shepard’s drawings, gathering the Hundred Acre Wood and its friendships into a single volume. A gentle book about loyalty and play that proves the everlasting value of small kindnesses.

1st edition cover for Winnie-the-Pooh (book)

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 8d

How to buy life-saving time when systems fail: From a Navy medic-what to do before help arrives.The eight emergencies every household must prepare for.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 12d

These Minnesota brothers created a nonprofit that is placing fishing gear in libraries and YMCAs for people to borrow. Their goal is sharing their passion with other youths.

Eden Prairie brothers win national award for their lending libraries of fishing gear

Brothers Vick and William Tan want to share their passion with other youths.

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 14d

The MMR vaccine is one of the most stunningly effective medical therapeutics in existence. It’s also safer than most of your everyday activities. This is simply an attempt to stop people from vaccinating.

HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 14d

The acting director of the CDC called for new, separate MMR shots. That would be "remarkably complicated, time-consuming, costly, but more importantly unnecessary," @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social told me:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Alarm as CDC calls for separate MMR vaccines despite measles outbreak

Concerns that three separate shots would be more costly and time-consuming, and keep kids from being vaccinated

www.theguardian.com

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brottkalk.bsky.social @brottkalk.bsky.social · 15d

Absolutely. 38 years so far, love ours.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 15d

"Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. This is bigger than politics. It’s about putting the health of Americans first."

- Six former U.S. surgeons general, who have served under both Republican and Democratic administrations

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21d

Tim Walz: "My god, we've got the White House threatening investigations and jail time because an escalator stopped? Walk up the damn stairs!"

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Skeptical Raptor @skepticalraptor.bsky.social · 21d

Recent studies indicate that #vaccines, including shingles, RSV, Tdap, and flu vaccines, can significantly reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalrap...

Four vaccines that reduce your risk of dementia

Recent studies indicate that vaccines, including shingles, RSV, Tdap, and flu vaccines, can significantly reduce the risk of dementia.

www.skepticalraptor.com

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 21d

"You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Rest in power, Dr. Jane Goodall

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Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 23d

26 September 2025
What happens if pregnant women stop taking Tylenol?
Untreated fevers during pregnancy can cause more harm than taking paracetamol will, scientists say.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

What happens if pregnant women stop taking Tylenol?

Untreated fevers during pregnancy can cause more harm than taking paracetamol will, scientists say.

www.nature.com

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 28d

1/ RFK Jr.’s promised autism “report” landed this week. Instead of new science, we got headlines, a press conference, and far-reaching claims drawn from decades of existing research. Parents and pregnant people were left with overwhelming anxiety. Here’s what the evidence actually says 👇

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brottkalk.bsky.social @brottkalk.bsky.social · Sep 18

done ✅

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MPR News @mprnews.org · Sep 18

The Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 75-74 on Wednesday night and move on in the WNBA playoffs.

Collier scores 24 points as No. 1 seed Lynx beat Valkyries 75-74 to advance in WNBA playoffs

Napheesa Collier made a go-ahead 18-footer with 1:24 left on the way to 24 points, and the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 7...

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Dr David Robert Grimes @drg.bsky.social · Sep 18

Danny Healy Rae's statements about autism today have prompted understandable anger from autism support groups. Rather than stick a boot in, it's worth unpacking his misconceptions because I hear them from parents all the time.. a short thread 🧵 www.thejournal.ie/danny-healy-...

TDs write to Ceann Comhairle to ask that Danny Healy Rae withdraw remarks about autism

The comments from Healy Rae have also been criticised as “unhelpful” and “misinformed” by the autism charity AsIAm.

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Sep 18

To paraphase Nigel Tufnel: "How much more dark could this be? And the answer is none. None more dark" 👇

CDC to scrutinize vaccines during pregnancy wapo.st/3K9OBNV

Also, the "not antivaxx" rhetoric? They embrace antivaxx beliefs, spread antivaxx lies, & make antivaxx policies... but not antivaxx?

CDC advisers to scrutinize vaccines given during pregnancy

The CDC is reviewing guidance for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine, potentially the first major shift on routine childhood shots under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Trae Crowder @thetraecrowder.bsky.social · Sep 16

On the alarming aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder.

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · Sep 15

Anyone else out there who grew up extremely concerned about fairness & justice really struggling to process the numerous incendiary lies being promulgated by people in “leadership” and that the very people who are supposed to protect this country are instead trying to get half of us fired or killed?

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Slay Bones @clayjones.bsky.social · Sep 16

It isn’t common, but when a young infant is infected with Hep B from mom or other caregiver there is a roughly 90% chance of chronic disease. That means suffering. That means liver transplant. That means earlier death.

The vaccine is decades old and incredibly safe. There is a clear right answer.

Alex Wayne @aawayne.bsky.social · Sep 16

NEWS: By vaccinating babies at birth, the U.S. nearly eradicated hepatitis-B in children.

Kennedy's vaccine advisory panel is expected this week to recommend delaying the shot, opening a window for kids to be infected.

Exclusive by @jackie-fortier.bsky.social

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RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Expected To Recommend Delaying Hepatitis B Shot for Children - KFF Health News

A federal vaccine panel, recently reshaped by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is expected to vote on delaying the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Pediatricians warn that coul...

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · Sep 16

1. In the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, his admirers are venerating him as a principled champion of free speech.

Ironically, some of the same people are participating in an organized campaign demanding that anyone with a different view of Kirk's political legacy be fired.

Republicans celebrate Kirk as free speech champion, demand critics be fired

A coordinated pressure campaign has cost dozens of people their jobs.

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · Sep 8

1/ Fall 2025 #vaccines are here: flu, RSV, and Covid-19. Keeping track of them isn’t always easy—especially with Covid-19 guidance in flux—but clarity is the antidote to confusion. But you know what? Clarity is the antidote to confusion and that’s what I’m providing today. 👇

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