Denise DeGrazia
@rddegrazia.bsky.social
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
No DMs
No DMs
Pinned
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.
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.
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
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
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...
The Biological Roots of Autocracy in 400 Words
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
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.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Biological Roots of Autocracy in 400 Words
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
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
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.
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
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
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...
Trump on Women
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Trump on Women
The new Mayor of Miami, Florida, is a Democrat.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Trump on Women
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
How Trump’s Policies Have Screwed American Farmers
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
How Trump’s Policies Have Screwed American Farmers
How a Perfect Storm of Tariffs, Chaos, and Empty Promises Gutted the Family Farm.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How Trump’s Policies Have Screwed American Farmers
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
open.substack.com/pub/thejackh...
Immigrants Say They Have Been Scared Away From US by Kristi Noem’s Face
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
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.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Immigrants Say They Have Been Scared Away From US by Kristi Noem’s Face
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
A Time When Democrats Challenged Elections
open.substack.com/pub/smartele...
open.substack.com/pub/smartele...
A Time When Democrats Challenged Elections
In 1962 Jimmy Carter challenged election fraud in Quitman County Georgia
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A Time When Democrats Challenged Elections
open.substack.com/pub/smartele...
open.substack.com/pub/smartele...
“Heritage Americans” and the Nazi Horse
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
“Heritage Americans” and the Nazi Horse
Carl Schmitt comes to America.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“Heritage Americans” and the Nazi Horse
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
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
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...
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
Trump's in a Nixon-Level Danger Zone Heading Into the 2026 Midterms
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
Trump's in a Nixon-Level Danger Zone Heading Into the 2026 Midterms
A new Gallup survey and Harry Enten’s historical review show President Trump approaching 2026 in one of the weakest second-term polling positions of the modern era.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Trump's in a Nixon-Level Danger Zone Heading Into the 2026 Midterms
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
December 9, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
December 9, 2025
When G.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
December 9, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
Before You Visit America, Hand Over Your Instagram
open.substack.com/pub/terrymor...
open.substack.com/pub/terrymor...
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.
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Before You Visit America, Hand Over Your Instagram
open.substack.com/pub/terrymor...
open.substack.com/pub/terrymor...
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini Wins a Nobel
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini Wins a Nobel
On This Day in History: December 10, 1986
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini Wins a Nobel
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
open.substack.com/pub/jamesfel...
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
December 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
He is not well.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
If someone’s grandpa posted this on Facebook, the family would be discussing assisted living by dinner.
The shine is off Apple:
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The shine is off Apple:
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
Reposted by Denise DeGrazia
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
This is the battery technology that could revolutionize your next EV.