@neanderthal53.bsky.social
Been here and there. Stood on a corner in Winslow Arizona. Ended up back where I started. Internalized battle of Ying & Yang. Spent a lifetime masking.
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The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
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the requirement is, of course, “be white” amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Trump says Haiti no longer meets requirements for TPS. Haitians have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security said TPS for Haiti ends Feb. 3, 2026, affecting over half a million people who may face return to gang-controlled Port-au-Prince.
amp.miamiherald.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
the requirement is, of course, “be white” amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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If you start proposing complex solutions then you can expect to run into new problems—including one that has always made health policy legislation difficult to pass, and not just for Republicans. That issue is abortion. lnk.thebulwark.com/48AqvFH
Trump Discovers, Yet Again, That Health Care Policy Is Hard
He’s floating compromise ideas on Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans in Congress aren’t interested.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
If you start proposing complex solutions then you can expect to run into new problems—including one that has always made health policy legislation difficult to pass, and not just for Republicans. That issue is abortion. lnk.thebulwark.com/48AqvFH
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Overpass Visibility Brigade joins “We Ain’t Buying It “ and says no to Target, Home Depot and Amazon on Black Friday thru Cyber Monday #WeAintBuyingIt weaintbuyingit.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Overpass Visibility Brigade joins “We Ain’t Buying It “ and says no to Target, Home Depot and Amazon on Black Friday thru Cyber Monday #WeAintBuyingIt weaintbuyingit.com
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There's an AI Industry Civil War Brewing in D.C.
There's an AI Industry Civil War Brewing in D.C.
A tale of two AI super PACs.
gizmodo.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
There's an AI Industry Civil War Brewing in D.C.
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They’re literally taking away our right to breathe clean air.
The EPA is abandoning a rule that would strengthen limits on fine-particle pollution, a move scientists and experts say could lead to dirtier air and more deaths.
Trump EPA to abandon air pollution rule that would prevent thousands of U.S. deaths
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
wapo.st
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
They’re literally taking away our right to breathe clean air.
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SEIU USWW and SEIU California president David Huerta is a leader in our labor movement. He was violently arrested for exercising his constitutional rights and observing ICE. The 15 million members of the AFL-CIO stand with David as he fights for justice. https://bit.ly/4p2hLOq
Labor union leader David Huerta pleads not guilty in LA immigration protest arrest
Los Angeles labor union leader David Jose Huerta pleaded not guilty to federal misdemeanor charges Tuesday when he made his first court appearance in connection with his arrest during an immigration e...
www.nbclosangeles.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
SEIU USWW and SEIU California president David Huerta is a leader in our labor movement. He was violently arrested for exercising his constitutional rights and observing ICE. The 15 million members of the AFL-CIO stand with David as he fights for justice. https://bit.ly/4p2hLOq
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There is a way out of this, but it requires the government providing subsidized material services for *everybody* rather than allowing everyone equal participation to a market, which leaves everyone else subject to the already wealthy
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
There is a way out of this, but it requires the government providing subsidized material services for *everybody* rather than allowing everyone equal participation to a market, which leaves everyone else subject to the already wealthy
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Invited to a global health conference in the US next year
I'm already thinking ahead of all the possible ways this could be bad for me and attendees from the Global South, people of color, international students, immigrants, LGBTQ folk...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
I'm already thinking ahead of all the possible ways this could be bad for me and attendees from the Global South, people of color, international students, immigrants, LGBTQ folk...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The Global North is increasingly unsafe for global health meetings
American civil rights activist Maya Angelou once wrote, “prejudice is a burden that
confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible”.1 At
a time of unprecedented national...
www.thelancet.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Invited to a global health conference in the US next year
I'm already thinking ahead of all the possible ways this could be bad for me and attendees from the Global South, people of color, international students, immigrants, LGBTQ folk...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
I'm already thinking ahead of all the possible ways this could be bad for me and attendees from the Global South, people of color, international students, immigrants, LGBTQ folk...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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this week in make it make sense, the @chicagoreader.com’s weekly news roundup:
1/ ✊ the remaining residents of the south shore apartment building raided by feds in september are unionizing to demand immediate repairs and move-out assistance.
(via @djbyrnes1.bsky.social)
1/ ✊ the remaining residents of the south shore apartment building raided by feds in september are unionizing to demand immediate repairs and move-out assistance.
(via @djbyrnes1.bsky.social)
Make It Make Sense: Tenants of buildling raided by feds unionizing
Plus: Layoffs at SAIC’s Video Data Bank, community members fight demolition of a southwest-side power plant, and more.
chicagoreader.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
this week in make it make sense, the @chicagoreader.com’s weekly news roundup:
1/ ✊ the remaining residents of the south shore apartment building raided by feds in september are unionizing to demand immediate repairs and move-out assistance.
(via @djbyrnes1.bsky.social)
1/ ✊ the remaining residents of the south shore apartment building raided by feds in september are unionizing to demand immediate repairs and move-out assistance.
(via @djbyrnes1.bsky.social)
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Folding the World
www.foldingtheworld.net
www.foldingtheworld.net
You cannot have a functioning economy when so few people at the top hold so much of the nation’s wealth. It’s not sustainable.
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Folding the World
www.foldingtheworld.net
www.foldingtheworld.net
Two National Guard have been shot near the White House. I fear the fascist will use this to escalate things dramatically. Anyone doing such shooting would have to intend to provoke an extreme response.
apnews.com/article/nati...
apnews.com/article/nati...
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says
Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicl...
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Two National Guard have been shot near the White House. I fear the fascist will use this to escalate things dramatically. Anyone doing such shooting would have to intend to provoke an extreme response.
apnews.com/article/nati...
apnews.com/article/nati...
I just posted a one star yelp review for Lowe’s in my area. I have been hanging around the house for three days waiting on a next day delivery.
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I just posted a one star yelp review for Lowe’s in my area. I have been hanging around the house for three days waiting on a next day delivery.
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St. Paul
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
St. Paul
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If you live in or you know anyone in Tennessee’s 7th district, TODAY is the LAST day to vote early.
And tell everyone you know who hasn’t voted that it is all about turnout next Tuesday. We need as many people showing up to the polls. We can do this.
And tell everyone you know who hasn’t voted that it is all about turnout next Tuesday. We need as many people showing up to the polls. We can do this.
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If you live in or you know anyone in Tennessee’s 7th district, TODAY is the LAST day to vote early.
And tell everyone you know who hasn’t voted that it is all about turnout next Tuesday. We need as many people showing up to the polls. We can do this.
And tell everyone you know who hasn’t voted that it is all about turnout next Tuesday. We need as many people showing up to the polls. We can do this.
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Ralph Abraham, CDC’s new deputy director:
- halted Louisiana’s mass vaccination campaign
- promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin
- delayed deadly whooping cough outbreak warnings
- backed anti-fluoride policies
- fought to repeal ACA
He should not be making national health decisions!
- halted Louisiana’s mass vaccination campaign
- promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin
- delayed deadly whooping cough outbreak warnings
- backed anti-fluoride policies
- fought to repeal ACA
He should not be making national health decisions!
November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Ralph Abraham, CDC’s new deputy director:
- halted Louisiana’s mass vaccination campaign
- promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin
- delayed deadly whooping cough outbreak warnings
- backed anti-fluoride policies
- fought to repeal ACA
He should not be making national health decisions!
- halted Louisiana’s mass vaccination campaign
- promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin
- delayed deadly whooping cough outbreak warnings
- backed anti-fluoride policies
- fought to repeal ACA
He should not be making national health decisions!
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2 dead in shooting in Fillmore, New York.
Town of Allen; sub shot his two brothers during fight at hunting cabin.
Deceased identified as 70 year old Mark Thompson, 69 year old David Thompson.
Town of Allen; sub shot his two brothers during fight at hunting cabin.
Deceased identified as 70 year old Mark Thompson, 69 year old David Thompson.
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
2 dead in shooting in Fillmore, New York.
Town of Allen; sub shot his two brothers during fight at hunting cabin.
Deceased identified as 70 year old Mark Thompson, 69 year old David Thompson.
Town of Allen; sub shot his two brothers during fight at hunting cabin.
Deceased identified as 70 year old Mark Thompson, 69 year old David Thompson.
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"Can the World Address Climate Change Without the US?" by Jackie Flynn Mogensen & Henry Carnell for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Can the world address climate change without the US?
Even with Trump's America absent, COP30 ended in a weak deal—and a win for petrostates.
www.motherjones.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"Can the World Address Climate Change Without the US?" by Jackie Flynn Mogensen & Henry Carnell for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
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Another day, another TEN missed opportunities for the DNC to speak on behalf of Dems about the abomination of the day.
Mark Kelly shouldn’t have to defend himself alone.
The DNC, the national Dem PARTY should be speaking up for him and the other members of Congress all over the place.
WHYYYYY
Mark Kelly shouldn’t have to defend himself alone.
The DNC, the national Dem PARTY should be speaking up for him and the other members of Congress all over the place.
WHYYYYY
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Another day, another TEN missed opportunities for the DNC to speak on behalf of Dems about the abomination of the day.
Mark Kelly shouldn’t have to defend himself alone.
The DNC, the national Dem PARTY should be speaking up for him and the other members of Congress all over the place.
WHYYYYY
Mark Kelly shouldn’t have to defend himself alone.
The DNC, the national Dem PARTY should be speaking up for him and the other members of Congress all over the place.
WHYYYYY
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New @pnas.org
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Tattoo ink induces inflammation in the draining lymph node and alters the immune response to vaccination | PNAS
Despite safety concerns regarding the toxicity of tattoo ink, no studies have reported
the consequences of tattooing on the immune response. In thi...
www.pnas.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New @pnas.org
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"This work represents the most extensive study to
date regarding the effect of tattoo ink on the immune response and raises serious health concerns associated with the tattooing" including reduced response to Covid vaccination
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
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Imagine selling your own generation down the river like this...
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Imagine selling your own generation down the river like this...