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This Secret Tech Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You

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James West @jamespwest.bsky.social · 1d

We just dropped a major new investigation with partners @lighthousereports.com and a dozen other international partners, uncovering a vast surveillance empire whose untraceable tech has been used to target people in more than 100 countries, including the US.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfWy...

This Secret Tech Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 1d

The undercover footage in this video... just wow. Our new massive international investigation into a surveillance company selling untraceable tech that can find you anywhere.

Every view and comment on this helps get in front of more eyes—and that means we can keep doing this work! Thank you!!

Did MAGA conspiracy theories doom the lab-grown burger?

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: This tech has been used to track heads of state, journalists, and maybe even you.

@lighthousereports.com uncovered a vast surveillance empire whose untraceable tech has been used to target people in more than 100 countries.

It has operated under the radar for decades. Until now.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 5d

I am once again asking... does anyone in the Trump administration know what habeas corpus is?

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Henry Carnell @hencarnell.bsky.social · 7d

Scientists once predicted meat-making machines on every kitchen counter, but so far cultured meat has only been seen at a handful of restaurants. Some states have already banned it for reasons that include “global elites” and “bugs.”

Why? Let's dig in 🍔

Some states have banned cultured meat for reasons that include “global elites” and “bugs.”

Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 8d

instagram food video but make it journalism

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 8d

@lataco.bsky.social first began as a blog documenting local Mexican cuisine. Now, it’s an essential reporting powerhouse to the city as Trump’s mass deportation plot unfolds.

Check out the latest from our friends at Reveal: tinyurl.com/4cm2bsdr

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 11d

I am just so fucking proud of her.

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 11d

Trump is escalating his desire to see troops in the streets of Democratic cities—and Portland, Oregon is just the latest.

@kevinhfoster.bsky.social reports from the city Trump says is "war-ravaged." But as Foster shows... that narrative is all in Trump's head.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 11d

Portland, Oregon, is in President Donald Trump's sights—just the latest Democratic city facing increased militarization.

But video shows that this "war-ravaged" Portland Trump is talking about...is all just in his head. WATCH:

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 21d

Ahem the guy who invented the term "evidence based medicine" just rebuked the most prominent anti-trans health lobby group in the world www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.

Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 21d

The anti-trans right heavily praised Gordon Guyatt as the “godfather” of evidence based medicine.

He worked for SEGM and was responsible for their GRADE reviews.

Now he disavows them, says evidence supports transgender youth care.

Great coverage from Henry carnell.

Henry Carnell @hencarnell.bsky.social · 22d

For years, medical professionals and transgender advocates have been saying the "Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine" was not following the principles of evidenced-based medicine.

Now the "godfather" of evidence-based medicine is leveraging the same claim against them. (1/)

The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.

Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 21d

they are so cute omg

sam @samveep.bsky.social · 21d

“There are people who have real benefits [from this care],” said Guyatt. “To deny it to people, to make people suffer unnecessarily, that’s another type of harm.”

Well, when you lose the godfather of evidence-based medicine...

@hencarnell.bsky.social has an incredible report. Check it out:

Henry Carnell @hencarnell.bsky.social · 22d

For years, medical professionals and transgender advocates have been saying the "Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine" was not following the principles of evidenced-based medicine.

Now the "godfather" of evidence-based medicine is leveraging the same claim against them. (1/)

The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.

Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown

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Henry Carnell @hencarnell.bsky.social · 22d

For years, medical professionals and transgender advocates have been saying the "Society for Evidence-based Gender Medicine" was not following the principles of evidenced-based medicine.

Now the "godfather" of evidence-based medicine is leveraging the same claim against them. (1/)

The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.

Hasan Piker was set to debate Charlie Kirk. Now he's warning of a "Reichstag fire moment."

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 26d

Also shoutout to the amazing @hencarnell.bsky.social who has spearheaded this!!! His dedication to making sure you get good science news you can trust is more important than ever now that these institutions are under attack.

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 26d

Honestly as someone who reads a lot of news from all over the internet, this is such a game changer. It's going to be so nice to be able to just find my climate news in one spot from so many amazing outlets!!!

Climate Desk @climatedesk.org · 26d

This Sunday, we are launching “Climate Desk Weekly.” This free dispatch will act as Mother Jones' Sunday newsletter and share the week’s need-to-know climate news right in your inbox from our collaboration of 15 award-winning media outlets.

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Henry Carnell @hencarnell.bsky.social · 26d

We have been working hard on getting this ready in time for NYC Climate Week. Sign up and expect stellar climate reporting in your inbox every Sunday :)

Climate Desk @climatedesk.org · 26d

This Sunday, we are launching “Climate Desk Weekly.” This free dispatch will act as Mother Jones' Sunday newsletter and share the week’s need-to-know climate news right in your inbox from our collaboration of 15 award-winning media outlets.

Sign up at: www.motherjones.com/newsletters/

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Climate Desk @climatedesk.org · 26d

This Sunday, we are launching “Climate Desk Weekly.” This free dispatch will act as Mother Jones' Sunday newsletter and share the week’s need-to-know climate news right in your inbox from our collaboration of 15 award-winning media outlets.

Sign up at: www.motherjones.com/newsletters/

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · Sep 13

lol kinda! twitch streamer!

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Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter.bsky.social · Sep 13

This was a great interview and a fascinating read. I had never heard of Hasan Piker before (I’d hardly heard of Pike), but he is incredibly thoughtful.

Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · Sep 12

“The first interaction that many…have with Charlie Kirk is going to be, from these reputable institutions, a completely whitewashed perspective.”

My colleague @samveep.bsky.social and I spoke with Hasan Piker for @motherjones.com this morning. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The streaming star on how to reject political violence while staying honest about Kirk's rhetoric.

Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk, Dangerous Rhetoric, and the Radical Power of Empathy

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Sep 12

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The progressive streaming icon Hasan Piker spoke with @juliametraux.bsky.social and @samveep.bsky.social about how to be “honest about the role that Charlie Kirk played.”

"It’s a dishonest assessment to refuse to reckon with some of those opinions that he was very proud of."

WATCH

Hasan Piker was set to debate Charlie Kirk. Now he's warning of a "Reichstag fire moment."

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · Sep 12

You can also read the interview here!

The streaming star on how to reject political violence while staying honest about Kirk's rhetoric.

Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk, Dangerous Rhetoric, and the Radical Power of Empathy

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · Sep 12

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk and the need for "radical empathy."

@juliametraux.bsky.social and I spoke with uber-popular progressive streamer just 48 hours after Kirk's death about everything from his own safety to content vs. debate to how we can course correct from this moment.

Hasan Piker was set to debate Charlie Kirk. Now he's warning of a "Reichstag fire moment."

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · Sep 12

“The first interaction that many…have with Charlie Kirk is going to be, from these reputable institutions, a completely whitewashed perspective.”

My colleague @samveep.bsky.social and I spoke with Hasan Piker for @motherjones.com this morning. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The streaming star on how to reject political violence while staying honest about Kirk's rhetoric.

No, Charlie Kirk was not practicing politics the right way

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · Sep 11

NEW: No, Charlie Kirk was not practicing politics the right way. That's what Ezra Klein said. We can condemn this heinous assassination but also recognize that with his 2020 election denialism and extremist rhetoric, Kirk built his movement with falsehoods and in a wrong and divisive manner.

His assassination deserves full condemnation; his full impact should not be sidestepped.