Denise DeGrazia
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Denise DeGrazia
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Life long Democrat.Dog/Cat person. Now finally retired. Science was my day job. Managed Anatomy and Physiology labs at CSULB for 42 years. Painter,knitter, native plant enthusiast and life long devotee of strength training. Ex-Postie.🐶🌻#HoldFast
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Attention good people of Bluesky:
When you post a newspaper link please make sure that it is a Gift Article. Not everyone subscribes to the NYT/WaPo or other subscriptions.
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Seasonal reminder that ribbon and tinsel can be DEADLY for cats. Please keep ribbon stored safely and tinsel out of your home completely. ⚠️ hhvh.net/2018/01/13/w...
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Biological Roots of Autocracy in 400 Words
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The Biological Roots of Autocracy in 400 Words
Autocracy is not the exception, but the default state of any society that puts extortion above cohesion.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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In 1985 I could buy a house for $25- $50 grand, that same house now sells for $1 million. In 1985 I could rent a 1 br apt for under $500, now that same 50+ year old apt is $2500. In 1985 I could buy butter, milk and bread for under $5 and still have bus fare. Now it's $20 before the $5 bus fare.
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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It's never been more clear that corporations are the ones with the most power over government: Ottawa hands corporate leaders 50 roles in government www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/10/n...
Ottawa hands corporate leaders 50 roles in government
Ottawa plans to embed the private sector workers after adopting a business group's proposal — even naming the program after them, a briefing note reveals.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Trump on Women
The new Mayor of Miami, Florida, is a Democrat.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
How Trump’s Policies Have Screwed American Farmers
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How Trump’s Policies Have Screwed American Farmers
How a Perfect Storm of Tariffs, Chaos, and Empty Promises Gutted the Family Farm.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Immigrants Say They Have Been Scared Away From US by Kristi Noem’s Face
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Immigrants Say They Have Been Scared Away From US by Kristi Noem’s Face
DHS touted Noem’s face as the nation's number one weapon against immigration.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A Time When Democrats Challenged Elections
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A Time When Democrats Challenged Elections
In 1962 Jimmy Carter challenged election fraud in Quitman County Georgia
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December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“Heritage Americans” and the Nazi Horse
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“Heritage Americans” and the Nazi Horse
Carl Schmitt comes to America.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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A man who was a frequent sperm donor in Denmark was also the carrier of a gene mutation that causes cancers. The man fathered nearly 200 children in Europe, a portion of whom are at significantly elevated risk of developing cancer, @drewqjoseph.bsky.social reports. www.statnews.com/2025/12/10/2...
Sperm donor with rare cancer-causing mutation fathers nearly 200 children across Europe
A sperm donor who carried a cancer-causing gene mutation fathered nearly 200 children, an investigation by 14 European news organizations show.
www.statnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
December 9, 2025
When G.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Before You Visit America, Hand Over Your Instagram
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Before You Visit America, Hand Over Your Instagram
The U.S. now plans to inspect five years of tourists’ online lives. This is not the country we’re supposed to be.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini Wins a Nobel
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Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini Wins a Nobel
On This Day in History: December 10, 1986
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December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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He is not well.

If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
December 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The shine is off Apple:
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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This is the battery technology that could revolutionize your next EV.
This Silicon Anode Breakthrough Could Mark A Turning Point For EV Batteries
A fully graphite-free silicon anode has shown stable performance at high temperatures, potentially paving the way for wider applications.
insideevs.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM