Rebecca Joy Bingham
@rebeccabingham.bsky.social
Humanizer, dot-connector, and hope generator. Cheerleader for public health, good humans, and love in all its terrifying disguises. 😍 Closet nerd: Show me trends and anomalies. 🤓 Professional wedding gig cellist. 🎻ENFP• NVC
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Study: The lingering shadow of epidemics: post-acute sequelae across history
Published: December 04, 2025
www.cell.com/trends/immun...
Published: December 04, 2025
www.cell.com/trends/immun...
The lingering shadow of epidemics: post-acute sequelae across history
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has drawn global attention to post-acute infection syndromes
(PAIS), with millions affected by post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC, or Long COVID).
While Long COVID is newly ...
www.cell.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Study: The lingering shadow of epidemics: post-acute sequelae across history
Published: December 04, 2025
www.cell.com/trends/immun...
Published: December 04, 2025
www.cell.com/trends/immun...
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Doing my morning reading, and want to call out @thebulwark.com, with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social (and others) for consistently smart takes that make me think.
December 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Doing my morning reading, and want to call out @thebulwark.com, with @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social (and others) for consistently smart takes that make me think.
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Wait what???
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Wait what???
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Deadly 'super' flu surge forces schools to close and triggers mask mandates across the US
The CDC estimates between 1.9 million and 3.3 million Americans have had the flu since October, with 19,000–38,000 hospitalisations. Rising cases have led to some states reinstating mask mandates in hospitals.
The CDC estimates between 1.9 million and 3.3 million Americans have had the flu since October, with 19,000–38,000 hospitalisations. Rising cases have led to some states reinstating mask mandates in hospitals.
December 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Deadly 'super' flu surge forces schools to close and triggers mask mandates across the US
The CDC estimates between 1.9 million and 3.3 million Americans have had the flu since October, with 19,000–38,000 hospitalisations. Rising cases have led to some states reinstating mask mandates in hospitals.
The CDC estimates between 1.9 million and 3.3 million Americans have had the flu since October, with 19,000–38,000 hospitalisations. Rising cases have led to some states reinstating mask mandates in hospitals.
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What was medical care like before the ACA? One tiny glimpse, from a box of old notes: multiple ERs “saturated,” “on diversion,” “trauma case by case only.” The first page of a thick stack of alert reports from one overnight and morning in one metro area.
It was bad, y’all.
It was bad, y’all.
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
What was medical care like before the ACA? One tiny glimpse, from a box of old notes: multiple ERs “saturated,” “on diversion,” “trauma case by case only.” The first page of a thick stack of alert reports from one overnight and morning in one metro area.
It was bad, y’all.
It was bad, y’all.
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I do not understand how any Jew could support MAGA. The danger is so obvious.
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I do not understand how any Jew could support MAGA. The danger is so obvious.
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December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025
Late last night, the Trump administration released the 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) of the United States of America.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
December 5, 2025
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"A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may worsen this. The message is clear: protecting ourselves still matters."
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...
johnsnowproject.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may worsen this. The message is clear: protecting ourselves still matters."
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“Trump has reportedly asserted executive privilege to prevent his courtroom opponents from getting access to evidence in the lawsuit in which he is accused of stoking violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.” 12/4/25
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump asserting executive privilege in January 6 case: what we know
The police officers who filed the lawsuit say Trump’s remarks fueled the riot.
www.newsweek.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“Trump has reportedly asserted executive privilege to prevent his courtroom opponents from getting access to evidence in the lawsuit in which he is accused of stoking violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.” 12/4/25
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
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Mask Mandate Returns At New Jersey Hospitals.
Respiratory virus season has prompted mask mandates in New Jersey: Hackensack Meridian Health (17 hospitals) and RWJBarnabas Health (14 hospitals) now require masks for visitors as of Dec. 1.
Source: archive.md/h4MBj
Respiratory virus season has prompted mask mandates in New Jersey: Hackensack Meridian Health (17 hospitals) and RWJBarnabas Health (14 hospitals) now require masks for visitors as of Dec. 1.
Source: archive.md/h4MBj
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Mask Mandate Returns At New Jersey Hospitals.
Respiratory virus season has prompted mask mandates in New Jersey: Hackensack Meridian Health (17 hospitals) and RWJBarnabas Health (14 hospitals) now require masks for visitors as of Dec. 1.
Source: archive.md/h4MBj
Respiratory virus season has prompted mask mandates in New Jersey: Hackensack Meridian Health (17 hospitals) and RWJBarnabas Health (14 hospitals) now require masks for visitors as of Dec. 1.
Source: archive.md/h4MBj
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Scotland: Flu cases more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
Flu cases in Scotland more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
An influenza mutation of the H3N2 strain, known for causing severe illness, is dominating across Scotland.
news.stv.tv
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Scotland: Flu cases more than double as hospital admissions surge by 70%
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
🔹Hospital admissions jumped from 426 to 724 between Nov 24–30
🔹“Very high” levels in ages 5–14
🔹Adults 65+ account for ~40% of admissions
🔹A mutated H3N2 influenza strain is driving more severe illness
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Lots of interest here, and I will write about it. But what jumped out at me was ZM's observation that the laws we need are already on the books. We just need to enforce them. I mean, OF COURSE, but... it needs to be said.
I had the absolute pleasure of joining @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation yesterday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N15L...
American Conversations: Zohran Mamdani
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
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December 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Lots of interest here, and I will write about it. But what jumped out at me was ZM's observation that the laws we need are already on the books. We just need to enforce them. I mean, OF COURSE, but... it needs to be said.
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While his veto is good, it tells you a lot about Ohio today that such a bill was passed in both chambers of the Ohio legislature.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have allowed Ohio teenagers 14 and 15 years old to work till 9 p.m. throughout the year.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
While his veto is good, it tells you a lot about Ohio today that such a bill was passed in both chambers of the Ohio legislature.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would have let 14, 15 year olds work till 9 p.m. year-round
ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/ohio-...
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Cotton's use of the term "righteous" is Christian nationalism and we should recognize it as such.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), to reporters, after viewing video footage of the U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean on Sept. 2:
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Cotton's use of the term "righteous" is Christian nationalism and we should recognize it as such.
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I would love to see Cotton go down with the rest of them. The man is pure evil.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), to reporters, after viewing video footage of the U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean on Sept. 2:
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
"Righteous strikes." "Entirely lawful."
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I would love to see Cotton go down with the rest of them. The man is pure evil.
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Kash Patel today:
"When you attack American citizens, when you attack our institutions of legislation, when you attack our nation's Capitol, you attack the very being of our way of life."
Never ever forget #January6th !!
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Kash Patel today:
"When you attack American citizens, when you attack our institutions of legislation, when you attack our nation's Capitol, you attack the very being of our way of life."
Never ever forget #January6th !!
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December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Kash Patel today:
"When you attack American citizens, when you attack our institutions of legislation, when you attack our nation's Capitol, you attack the very being of our way of life."
Never ever forget #January6th !!
💠 👊 💠
Kash Patel today:
"When you attack American citizens, when you attack our institutions of legislation, when you attack our nation's Capitol, you attack the very being of our way of life."
Never ever forget #January6th !!
💠 👊 💠
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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A big deal (or it should be):
New: “Eric Trump Has Gotten 10 Times Richer Since Dad’s Election”
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
Here’s How Much Eric Trump Is Worth
Crypto took the real estate heir’s fortune and supersized it, briefly making the president’s second-oldest son a billionaire in early September.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A big deal (or it should be):
December 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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“GOP State Senator Balks at Redistricting After Trump Again Uses the R-Word ***
“Perhaps he can use the next 10 months to convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority.” 11/29/25
“Perhaps he can use the next 10 months to convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority.” 11/29/25
GOP state senator balks at redistricting after Trump again uses the r-word
"Perhaps he can use the next 10 months to convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority."
www.motherjones.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“GOP State Senator Balks at Redistricting After Trump Again Uses the R-Word ***
“Perhaps he can use the next 10 months to convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority.” 11/29/25
“Perhaps he can use the next 10 months to convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority.” 11/29/25
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They need to release this video to the public
December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
They need to release this video to the public
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On Thursday, members of a committee that advises #CDC on vaccine policy will vote on changes to #hepatitisB vaccine use in babies. Manufacturers (who have safety data) & CDC experts who study the vaccine aren't involved in the planning for the votes. #ACIP www.statnews.com/2025/12/02/a...
As vaccine panel prepares hepatitis B review, CDC and industry experts are excluded
CDC experts and manufacturers haven't been consulted for an ACIP review of hepatitis B vaccine, raising concerns over any change in the vaccine schedule.
www.statnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
On Thursday, members of a committee that advises #CDC on vaccine policy will vote on changes to #hepatitisB vaccine use in babies. Manufacturers (who have safety data) & CDC experts who study the vaccine aren't involved in the planning for the votes. #ACIP www.statnews.com/2025/12/02/a...
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The Trump administration is fully aware of the effectiveness of using vaccine disinformation to divide a population and undermine trust in scientific institutions.
Under the first Trump administration, the U.S. military ran a clandestine operation to undermine trust in China’s COVID19 vaccine.
Under the first Trump administration, the U.S. military ran a clandestine operation to undermine trust in China’s COVID19 vaccine.
Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to incite fear of China vaccines
The covert effort began under Trump and continued into Biden’s presidency, Reuters found. Health experts say it endangered lives for possible geopolitical gain.
www.reuters.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Trump administration is fully aware of the effectiveness of using vaccine disinformation to divide a population and undermine trust in scientific institutions.
Under the first Trump administration, the U.S. military ran a clandestine operation to undermine trust in China’s COVID19 vaccine.
Under the first Trump administration, the U.S. military ran a clandestine operation to undermine trust in China’s COVID19 vaccine.
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Moreno, Kirkpatrick push for Border Patrol, ICE to remove face masks in New Orleans sweeps.
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno said she’s “disturbed” by reports she has seen of U.S. Customs and Border Protection conduct in other cities and that she will do what is within her power to ensure…
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno said she’s “disturbed” by reports she has seen of U.S. Customs and Border Protection conduct in other cities and that she will do what is within her power to ensure…
Moreno, Kirkpatrick push for Border Patrol, ICE to remove face masks in New Orleans sweeps
The mayor-elect also called the sweeps in Chicago and Charlotte “disturbing” as Border Patrol entered New Orleans today for “Catahoula Crush.”
www.nola.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Moreno, Kirkpatrick push for Border Patrol, ICE to remove face masks in New Orleans sweeps.
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno said she’s “disturbed” by reports she has seen of U.S. Customs and Border Protection conduct in other cities and that she will do what is within her power to ensure…
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno said she’s “disturbed” by reports she has seen of U.S. Customs and Border Protection conduct in other cities and that she will do what is within her power to ensure…