Niehanderthal
@niehanderthal.bsky.social
Just a guy trying to make everyday life more democratic
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The 2 Climate Bulwarks Against the Next Trump Presidency
State-level policies and “unstoppable” momentum for clean energy.
heatmap.news
“We can’t save everything, but we can save some things, and those things are worth saving,” heatmap.news/politics/cli...
The solution I unfortunately don’t have the funny bones to be a part of
The flaw in everyone who makes a Bluesky bad post is that they come to the conclusion that making the site better involves importing people with centrist politics to talk politics when the actual truthful answer is that we need less politics and more goofs but that’s difficult when the world sucks
September 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The solution I unfortunately don’t have the funny bones to be a part of
This is petty evil queen bs you’d expect to see in a fantasy parody. Is D Trump just doing his best impression of Cersei?
Trump now has the “warfighters” picking up trash near the White House. www.fox5dc.com/news/nationa...
August 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is petty evil queen bs you’d expect to see in a fantasy parody. Is D Trump just doing his best impression of Cersei?
Very frustrated that I want to retort a nothing-burger commentary in MinnPost equating state fair freedom of choice to fossil v renewable freedom of choice, but I don’t have the writing chops to make a good counter commentary without becoming a rant :/
August 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Very frustrated that I want to retort a nothing-burger commentary in MinnPost equating state fair freedom of choice to fossil v renewable freedom of choice, but I don’t have the writing chops to make a good counter commentary without becoming a rant :/
Funny how MAHA folks say they should be allowed to drink raw milk without regulation but vaccines that have literally saved millions require you to have a stroke first
CDC list of medical conditions associated w higher risk for severe COVID-19, you need 1 to to qualify for vaccines now:
-Cancer (solid or blood cancers)
-Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke)
-Chronic kidney disease (any stage)
-Chronic liver disease (fatty liver, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis)
-Cancer (solid or blood cancers)
-Cerebrovascular disease (e.g., stroke)
-Chronic kidney disease (any stage)
-Chronic liver disease (fatty liver, cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis)
The FDA has overhauled COVID-19 vaccine access. for 2025 updated Pfizer-BioNTech shots are approved only for:
– Adults 65+
– Ages 5–64 with at least one high-risk condition for severe COVID.
If you’re healthy and under 65, you’re no longer automatically eligible.
finance.yahoo.com/news/pfizer-...
– Adults 65+
– Ages 5–64 with at least one high-risk condition for severe COVID.
If you’re healthy and under 65, you’re no longer automatically eligible.
finance.yahoo.com/news/pfizer-...
August 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Funny how MAHA folks say they should be allowed to drink raw milk without regulation but vaccines that have literally saved millions require you to have a stroke first
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Elections 101: If you lose big in an endorsement contest that will not determine the election, you should remind people constantly of your loss with baseless accusations of fraud, have your power broker pals overturn the result, then announce "See, I'm not a loser. All the donors tell me so."
August 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Elections 101: If you lose big in an endorsement contest that will not determine the election, you should remind people constantly of your loss with baseless accusations of fraud, have your power broker pals overturn the result, then announce "See, I'm not a loser. All the donors tell me so."
A reminder, Nazis will use cult recruitment tactics, including Love-bombing, to bring disaffected white men in. This is dangerously. Orgs on the left have to actively cultivate a reputation of welcoming in order to win over disaffected people before they fall into far more sinister organizations.
August 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A reminder, Nazis will use cult recruitment tactics, including Love-bombing, to bring disaffected white men in. This is dangerously. Orgs on the left have to actively cultivate a reputation of welcoming in order to win over disaffected people before they fall into far more sinister organizations.
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The orange Soren sign and blue Omar sign sure do look good together👀
In just 10 days, our team delivered 600 yard signs!
When I say this campaign is people-powered – I mean it!
Laura delivered signs by bike & Noah was in the rain to ensure residents can show their support for an affordable MPLS that’s accountable to us.
fatehformayor.com/yardsign
When I say this campaign is people-powered – I mean it!
Laura delivered signs by bike & Noah was in the rain to ensure residents can show their support for an affordable MPLS that’s accountable to us.
fatehformayor.com/yardsign
August 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The orange Soren sign and blue Omar sign sure do look good together👀
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I'm Jewish and I think about antisemitism all the time. I can't tell you how fucking weird it is that Homeland Security posting literal neo-Nazi propaganda generates less discussion about the threat to Jews than a mayoral candidate who believes Palestinians are human beings.
DHS is recruiting using a not-so-subtle reference to a 1978 book from white nationalist William Gayley Simpson, Which Way Western Man?
Simpson's book was released under an imprint associated with the National Alliance, founded by Turner Diaries author William Luther Pierce.
Simpson's book was released under an imprint associated with the National Alliance, founded by Turner Diaries author William Luther Pierce.
August 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm Jewish and I think about antisemitism all the time. I can't tell you how fucking weird it is that Homeland Security posting literal neo-Nazi propaganda generates less discussion about the threat to Jews than a mayoral candidate who believes Palestinians are human beings.
Honestly one of the most depressing things I’ve heard in a month of depressing things
As the US hits a 33-year high in measles infections, there is now a "race" to find a treatment for the disease.
One pharma company "is banking on a continuing decline in vaccination rates to fuel a need for measles treatments—and in turn, more investor interest"
🎁 link
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
One pharma company "is banking on a continuing decline in vaccination rates to fuel a need for measles treatments—and in turn, more investor interest"
🎁 link
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
The Race to Find a Measles Treatment as Infections Surge
The measles vaccine was so effective the disease was considered eliminated in the U.S., but a resurgence of outbreaks is spurring a need for drugs.
www.wsj.com
August 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Honestly one of the most depressing things I’ve heard in a month of depressing things
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I spent seven years writing a book on this and she just… said it in three succinct paragraphs to politico.
Stand by this: www.politico.com/newsletters/...
July 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I spent seven years writing a book on this and she just… said it in three succinct paragraphs to politico.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
Whelp, guess Walz is dead to me (it’s okay Tim, I just need time to process. We we can work this betrayal out in therapy)
Challenger Omar Fateh recently won the DFL party endorsement in the race for city mayor.
Gov. Walz endorses Jacob Frey for Minneapolis mayor
Challenger Omar Fateh recently won the DFL party endorsement in the race for city mayor.
www.kare11.com
July 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Whelp, guess Walz is dead to me (it’s okay Tim, I just need time to process. We we can work this betrayal out in therapy)
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FDA’s cancer review team overseeing breast and gynecological products has lost about 1/3 of its medical review staff and the malignant heme group will lose about 2/3 of its medical review staff—all to voluntary resignations clustered among seasoned reviewers
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/a...
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/a...
July 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
FDA’s cancer review team overseeing breast and gynecological products has lost about 1/3 of its medical review staff and the malignant heme group will lose about 2/3 of its medical review staff—all to voluntary resignations clustered among seasoned reviewers
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/a...
insights.citeline.com/pink-sheet/a...
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This administration is terrible for my anxiety disorder
July 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
This administration is terrible for my anxiety disorder
Why does this term feel so much worse than the last one? It feels like every day is a new insult and a new way that the rich keep grinding down everyday Americans while convincing those same Americans their suffering is the “woke-mob”’s fault.
July 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why does this term feel so much worse than the last one? It feels like every day is a new insult and a new way that the rich keep grinding down everyday Americans while convincing those same Americans their suffering is the “woke-mob”’s fault.
A reminder that Elites are the ones that have plundered this country and have pitted the 99% against each other to cover their tracks. Don’t get distracted fighting the working class, fight those that would pour billions into disinformation to fuel culture wars as an “investment”.
July 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A reminder that Elites are the ones that have plundered this country and have pitted the 99% against each other to cover their tracks. Don’t get distracted fighting the working class, fight those that would pour billions into disinformation to fuel culture wars as an “investment”.
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Malevolence (clearly), incompetence (that, too), and the dire need for a full accounting of the insanity of it all.
July 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Malevolence (clearly), incompetence (that, too), and the dire need for a full accounting of the insanity of it all.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It feels like it is just insult to injury that this obviously AI painted
The official DHS account is now tweeting about “your homeland’s heritage”
July 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It feels like it is just insult to injury that this obviously AI painted
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I want the left(s) to move from appreciation of particular institutions to seriously contending for GOVERNANCE. If you can, get on your local library boards. Take up those positions.
July 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I want the left(s) to move from appreciation of particular institutions to seriously contending for GOVERNANCE. If you can, get on your local library boards. Take up those positions.
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[worst possible stuff happening everywhere] man why do I feel bad
July 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
[worst possible stuff happening everywhere] man why do I feel bad
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this is a nice example of how the right wing uses trans panic to distract the public from other stuff, like the fact the Trump courts are busying dismantling the entirety of FTC consumer protection authority
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked
A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go ...
apnews.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
this is a nice example of how the right wing uses trans panic to distract the public from other stuff, like the fact the Trump courts are busying dismantling the entirety of FTC consumer protection authority
Just a reminder that the Medicaid work requirements will absolutely be abused by employers. Workers will DEPEND on scheduled work hours for MEDICINE. An employer could threaten to schedule an employee for 79 hours in a month, unless they take a pay cut, or quit unionizing, or worse.
July 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just a reminder that the Medicaid work requirements will absolutely be abused by employers. Workers will DEPEND on scheduled work hours for MEDICINE. An employer could threaten to schedule an employee for 79 hours in a month, unless they take a pay cut, or quit unionizing, or worse.
US law requires hospitals to provide emergency care, regardless of patient ability to pay, in an emergency. Cutting Medicaid, and thus ability to pay, is like incentivizing people run out of gas on the highway rather than refilling when needed. It is dangerous and costs a fortune in emergency towing
July 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
US law requires hospitals to provide emergency care, regardless of patient ability to pay, in an emergency. Cutting Medicaid, and thus ability to pay, is like incentivizing people run out of gas on the highway rather than refilling when needed. It is dangerous and costs a fortune in emergency towing