Melissa Dever
@melissadever.bsky.social
Mental health and public health advocate, Healthcare for All
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Now there is evidence - the drone swarmes over European critical Infrastructure come from Russian vessels. Sink them all.
www.digitaldigging.org/p/they-drone...
www.digitaldigging.org/p/they-drone...
They Droned Back
Young journalists expose Russian-linked vessels circling off the Dutch and German coast
www.digitaldigging.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Now there is evidence - the drone swarmes over European critical Infrastructure come from Russian vessels. Sink them all.
www.digitaldigging.org/p/they-drone...
www.digitaldigging.org/p/they-drone...
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In American high schools, many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to an informal reader survey by The New York Times. trib.al/gNp7kWK
December 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In American high schools, many teenagers are assigned few full books to read from beginning to end — often just one or two per year, according to researchers and thousands of responses to an informal reader survey by The New York Times. trib.al/gNp7kWK
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Brutal but effective public health messaging from New York Public Health.
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Brutal but effective public health messaging from New York Public Health.
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
The CDC is compromised. They’re no longer a reliable source of information.
They push anti-vaxx & anti-science grift.
Get your vaccines. Wear a respirator. Clean the air
Get public health advice from experts, not RFK Jr
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White House argues ASL interpretation at press briefings would "intrude on the President's prerogative to control his image." Translation: deaf Americans don't deserve equal access because accommodating disabilities damages Trump's brand. This isn't policy it's eugenics with a PR team.
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
White House argues ASL interpretation at press briefings would "intrude on the President's prerogative to control his image." Translation: deaf Americans don't deserve equal access because accommodating disabilities damages Trump's brand. This isn't policy it's eugenics with a PR team.
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A new study of the last 50 years of US pop music shows “a significant increase in stress-related language, alongside declines in positive sentiment and lyrical complexity.”
Societal crises disrupt long-term increases in stress, negativity, and simplicity in US Billboard song lyrics from 1973 to 2023 - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Societal crises disrupt long-term increases in stress, negativity, and simplicity in US Billboard song lyrics from 1973 to 2023
www.nature.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A new study of the last 50 years of US pop music shows “a significant increase in stress-related language, alongside declines in positive sentiment and lyrical complexity.”
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Hello! Canadian here with a genuine question. In Canada, the provinces run our medical services plan. Is there any reason that a state couldn’t roll out a universal healthcare model that other states could adopt? I’d really encourage being a state level thing only because it’s easier to manage…
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hello! Canadian here with a genuine question. In Canada, the provinces run our medical services plan. Is there any reason that a state couldn’t roll out a universal healthcare model that other states could adopt? I’d really encourage being a state level thing only because it’s easier to manage…
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JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
JUST IN: Judge Boasberg won’t back off his planned contempt hearings next week and says the crime-fraud exception would overcome potential privileges. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed seven straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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Environmental crises are political, economic, & security emergencies. We can’t afford inaction. We have solutions; all we need is courage.
GEO statement:
“Our delegations fully respect every state’s right to safeguard their country’s national interests and rights, but science is not negotiable.”
GEO statement:
“Our delegations fully respect every state’s right to safeguard their country’s national interests and rights, but science is not negotiable.”
‘Food and fossil fuel production causing $5bn of environmental damage an hour’ — Guardian US
UN GEO report says ending this harm key to global transformation required ‘before collapse becomes inevitable’
apple.news
December 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Environmental crises are political, economic, & security emergencies. We can’t afford inaction. We have solutions; all we need is courage.
GEO statement:
“Our delegations fully respect every state’s right to safeguard their country’s national interests and rights, but science is not negotiable.”
GEO statement:
“Our delegations fully respect every state’s right to safeguard their country’s national interests and rights, but science is not negotiable.”
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
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It was nice of these refugees from the Trumpified DOJ to release this right as I'm wrapping up the draft of my book on the Civil Rights Division. Right into the conclusion you go.
An Open Letter from Former Civil Rights Division Employees
On the 68th anniversary of the Civil Rights Division, former employees share an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
justiceconnection.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
It was nice of these refugees from the Trumpified DOJ to release this right as I'm wrapping up the draft of my book on the Civil Rights Division. Right into the conclusion you go.
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“As a result of that gap, Biram said the expected $315 million in federal payments will only replace a portion of what has been lost.”
“As a result of that gap, Biram said the expected $315 million in federal payments will only replace a portion of what has been lost.”
Arkansas farmers face shortfall amid $617 million in crop losses
A new $12 billion aid package offers partial relief for Arkansas farmers, replacing only 50% of lost crop value, impacting families' futures and local economies.
www.5newsonline.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
www.5newsonline.com/article/news...
“As a result of that gap, Biram said the expected $315 million in federal payments will only replace a portion of what has been lost.”
“As a result of that gap, Biram said the expected $315 million in federal payments will only replace a portion of what has been lost.”
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Prasad, Makary and others who claim that COVID19 vaccines killed 10 children are not telling the truth.
According to @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, the committee that worked on this question reported that there were ZERO deaths that they were certain were caused by the vaccines.
Well worth reading.
According to @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, the committee that worked on this question reported that there were ZERO deaths that they were certain were caused by the vaccines.
Well worth reading.
Scoop: FDA vaccine chief’s memo cited 10 pediatric Covid-19 vaccine deaths—but the agency’s own analysis found 0–7.
Dr. Vinay Prasad circulated a memo before FDA scientists finished their work. His conclusions overshot what the agency’s own analysts ultimately found.
insidemedicine.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Prasad, Makary and others who claim that COVID19 vaccines killed 10 children are not telling the truth.
According to @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, the committee that worked on this question reported that there were ZERO deaths that they were certain were caused by the vaccines.
Well worth reading.
According to @jeremyfaust.bsky.social, the committee that worked on this question reported that there were ZERO deaths that they were certain were caused by the vaccines.
Well worth reading.
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People need to boycott the US right now.
Don’t wait for these demands to go into place.
Don’t go for the World Cup. Don’t go for the Olympics.
Don’t go to Disney or Vegas or Broadway.
It’s not safe, and your tourist dollars shouldn’t support fascism.
Vote with your dollar.
Don’t wait for these demands to go into place.
Don’t go for the World Cup. Don’t go for the Olympics.
Don’t go to Disney or Vegas or Broadway.
It’s not safe, and your tourist dollars shouldn’t support fascism.
Vote with your dollar.
NEW: Five years of social media history is only a fraction of what the US Government will shortly demand of overseas visitors.
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
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The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
December 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
People need to boycott the US right now.
Don’t wait for these demands to go into place.
Don’t go for the World Cup. Don’t go for the Olympics.
Don’t go to Disney or Vegas or Broadway.
It’s not safe, and your tourist dollars shouldn’t support fascism.
Vote with your dollar.
Don’t wait for these demands to go into place.
Don’t go for the World Cup. Don’t go for the Olympics.
Don’t go to Disney or Vegas or Broadway.
It’s not safe, and your tourist dollars shouldn’t support fascism.
Vote with your dollar.
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I dumped Facebook back in 2015. It was discovered that "META" provided Russia election rich data via Cambridge Analytics. Russians used that data to target voters and get Trump elected. Fancy Bear a Russian hacker group hacked the DNC emails in 2015. FCK FACEBOOK
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
More than 50 organisations report sites being restricted or removed, with abortion hotlines blocked and posts showing non-explicit nudity triggering warnings
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I dumped Facebook back in 2015. It was discovered that "META" provided Russia election rich data via Cambridge Analytics. Russians used that data to target voters and get Trump elected. Fancy Bear a Russian hacker group hacked the DNC emails in 2015. FCK FACEBOOK
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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NATO chief Rutte: "Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured." 😳
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NATO chief Rutte: "Russia has brought war back to Europe, and we must be prepared for the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured." 😳
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Whitehouse: Not only were the founders extremely interested in checks and balances but they were desperately concerned about corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Whitehouse: Not only were the founders extremely interested in checks and balances but they were desperately concerned about corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
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#Arizona #cotton growers are being hit hard as exports have plummeted by nearly 90% www.kjzz.org/business/202...
#Tariffs hurt us all
Growers aren’t looking and asking for government assistance. They want a fair market, not bailouts.
Stop the insanity.
#Tariffs hurt us all
Growers aren’t looking and asking for government assistance. They want a fair market, not bailouts.
Stop the insanity.
Arizona cotton growers are being hit hard as exports have plummeted by nearly 90%
According to the agriculture research group Farm Flavor, the cotton industry has lost more than $1 billion nationwide this year as exports have plummeted by nearly 90%.
www.kjzz.org
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#Arizona #cotton growers are being hit hard as exports have plummeted by nearly 90% www.kjzz.org/business/202...
#Tariffs hurt us all
Growers aren’t looking and asking for government assistance. They want a fair market, not bailouts.
Stop the insanity.
#Tariffs hurt us all
Growers aren’t looking and asking for government assistance. They want a fair market, not bailouts.
Stop the insanity.
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Pretty infuriating that white farmers are complaining about a “level playing field” while sticking their hand out for another Pedo bailout. They overwhelmingly voted for tariffs. Now they want socialism but only for themselves. You can’t make it up.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
White Farmers Are Getting a Taste of Their Own Medicine
Trump’s tariffs and immigration raids are driving the latest farm crisis. White farmers have stood by him year after year—and still do.
www.thenation.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Pretty infuriating that white farmers are complaining about a “level playing field” while sticking their hand out for another Pedo bailout. They overwhelmingly voted for tariffs. Now they want socialism but only for themselves. You can’t make it up.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
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Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
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The EU triggers emergency powers (under Art 122) to permanently immobilize Russian assets to help rebuild what Russia destroyed.
This is European sovereignty in action.
This is European sovereignty in action.
EU agrees to indefinitely immobilise €210 billion of Russian assets
The EU has decided to keep the assets of the Russian Central Bank immobilised for the foreseeable future. The ban, which is based on a provision for economic emergencies, pushes back against external ...
www.euronews.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The EU triggers emergency powers (under Art 122) to permanently immobilize Russian assets to help rebuild what Russia destroyed.
This is European sovereignty in action.
This is European sovereignty in action.
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This is huge, right? They just Trump-proofed the Fed.
@federalreserve.gov announces reappointment of Federal Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents after a comprehensive review by the boards of directors of each Reserve Bank, along with unanimous support by Federal Reserve Board members: www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/p...
Federal Reserve Board announces reappointment of Reserve Bank presidents and first vice presidents
Following a comprehensive review by the boards of directors of the regional Reserve Banks, and the unanimous concurrence of Federal Reserve Board members, the
www.federalreserve.gov
December 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This is huge, right? They just Trump-proofed the Fed.
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And that’s why we’ve stopped reporting GDP and jobs numbers.
Leavitt lies: "Every economic metric does in fact show that the economy is improving"
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
And that’s why we’ve stopped reporting GDP and jobs numbers.