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David Beard

@dabeard.bsky.social

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Writer, editor, newsletterer. Pro-clarity, accuracy, peace, love, understanding.

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 7d

What’s your favorite app on your phone?
Mine is a tie:

wikipedia i love for its efforts to root out disinformation and give the facts about, well, everything.

Libby I love because it opens a world of authors, to be read or listened to. They combat the slop online, lengthen my attention span, and increase my knowledge, understanding, and empathy.

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 1h

Stephen Miller didn’t pioneer the “quota” system for detaining people, innocent or guilty.

newspapers.ushmm.org/historical-a...

History Unfolded: US Newspapers and the Holocaust

newspapers.ushmm.org

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 1h

All because he wants to keep hiding the pedophile Epstein files.

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 19h

Kavanaugh stopped after a double shift, trying to get home to let her dogs out.

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 1d

Mother Night > Cat’s Cradle > Slaughterhouse Five

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 1d

Not only:

Mrs. Dalloway > To The Lighthouse

but:

Mrs. Dalloway > Ulysses

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss in charge.

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 1d

There are nearly 25 million people who are naturalized citizens.
They vote.
ICE isn’t asking: “Are you a U.S. citizen?”before deciding to detain you.
They’re asking: “Where were you born?”

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

Never forget: “ICE abducted someone here” signs popping up throughout Washington, D.C. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

Upside: I'm able to walk there.
Downside: I'm not carrying a watermelon home.

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

"cramps board of director opportunities for 19 yo's."

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

When National Guard troops were working out of a Trader Joe's parking lot in LA, people understood the soldiers were in a war zone.

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

#Recharge - Six great reads this week that may help you out. 🧵

1. The former CDC head on the simple steps that can prevent dementia (gift link) @WSJ www.wsj.com/health/welln...

Essay | The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia

My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.

www.wsj.com

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

Even I was gaslit to think these 34 felonies were essentially parking tickets.

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

Lest we forget: How a career criminal finally got caught. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-c...

What was Trump convicted of? Details on the 34 counts and his guilty verdict

Former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. Here's what to know about the charges.

www.cbsnews.com

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Reverend Jesus "Ł" Christ @reverendjesus.com · 4d

Blessed are the frogs, for they keep making authoritarians look incredibly stupid

Three persons in inflatable frog costumes. One of them is holding a nicely painted sign with two little cartoon frogs holding hands, below the text "FROGS TOGETHER STRONG"

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

they could have moved these mascots down to portland.

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 3d

Then: America’s Greatest Generation.
Now: Stephen Miller’s enemy.

The Wolfpack @wolfpack11720.bsky.social · 4d

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

…so that Russia could occupy Norway, Sweden and Finland.

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

6. Bye bye bye: Women are quitting work because of menopause. We need to talk about it. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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Women are quitting work because of menopause. We need to talk about it

Women are quitting work because of menopause. Companies are taking note, adding better medical coverage and paid time off.

www.usatoday.com

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

5. From Asia to Africa, Gen-Z protesters are flying an anime pirate flag as a symbol in their struggle against oppressive governments. Why this banner? www.npr.org/2025/10/05/n... @NPR 🧵

Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag

Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

www.npr.org

David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

4. China won the electric-car race. Next up: Freight trucks? restofworld.org/2025/china-e... @restofworld.org 🧵

China won the electric car race. Up next: freight trucks

Nine Chinese giants dominate a market Tesla and Volvo can barely crack.

restofworld.org

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

3. The 9 safest cars to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports. qz.com/safest-cars-... @sio2.bsky.social 🧵

The 9 safest cars to buy right now: Consumer Reports

These nine cars stand out for their crash protection, advanced safety tech, and reliability, according to Consumer Reports

qz.com

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

2. What a gut microbiome scientist wants you to eat every day (free link) wapo.st/4ob7PBA @washingtonpost.com 🧵

What a gut microbiome scientist wants you to eat every day

Focus on eating fiber-rich foods, especially those high in a special type of fiber called resistant starch.

wapo.st

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

#Recharge - Six great reads this week that may help you out. 🧵

1. The former CDC head on the simple steps that can prevent dementia (gift link) @WSJ www.wsj.com/health/welln...

Essay | The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia

My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.

www.wsj.com

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David Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 4d

"The entire time I was in there I was just hoping like, I would want to see my kids again -- that's the only thing that matters." via @thebulwark.com