Carol Mitchell
@caroljmitchell.bsky.social
pet-rescue driver, retired primary care doc
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Noel Coward (notably not an introvert 🙂) described this perfectly long ago:
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Making it make sense: Epstein wasn't a global mastermind. He did not orchestrate a vast conspiracy that led us to today.
He was a very rich man with connections to other very rich men. The shared culture of these men is that they have a right to dominate and abuse others without consequence.
He was a very rich man with connections to other very rich men. The shared culture of these men is that they have a right to dominate and abuse others without consequence.
February 3, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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🎂Wish a Happy 17th Birthday to sweet Masuke!🥳
誕生日の犬🐶
This is Masuke on his 17th birthday! I snapped a photo right after he woke up.
Thank you so much for being here with me, full of energy, all this time. Please stay with me forever.
This is Masuke on his 17th birthday! I snapped a photo right after he woke up.
Thank you so much for being here with me, full of energy, all this time. Please stay with me forever.
January 31, 2026 at 12:24 AM
🎂Wish a Happy 17th Birthday to sweet Masuke!🥳
Important🧵:
The formal withdrawal of the WHO will have major consequences for both the United States & the WHO itself.
First, let’s think about the U.S.
The U.S. has shot itself in the foot—it has now made itself much more vulnerable to disaster and devastation when the next epidemic or pandemic hits.
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First, let’s think about the U.S.
The U.S. has shot itself in the foot—it has now made itself much more vulnerable to disaster and devastation when the next epidemic or pandemic hits.
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I spoke to CBC about the US completing its exit from WHO
A big loss for the US, WHO and the world- we are all less safe now
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
A big loss for the US, WHO and the world- we are all less safe now
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
January 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Important🧵:
Crouton needs our help:
We are forecasted to get up to or above 24” of snow. This means more hay, more shavings and more expenses. Can you help? See below
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January 24, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Crouton needs our help:
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This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
This is the most astonishing graph of what the Trump regime has done to US science. They have destroyed the federal science workforce across the board. The negative impacts on Americans will be felt for generations, and the US might never be the same again.
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
Excellent post, and oh the replies, the replies...
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Every example of ai being useful begins with "okay imagine you're in a situation, and you are very dumb"
January 15, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Excellent post, and oh the replies, the replies...
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Important🧵:
There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Six years ago I wrote in the Washington Post that police must not hide their face or name. Seems kind of pertinent now, right? Here’s a link to a free version of the piece I wrote. I was angry and sad then. I’m angry and sad now. Courage. Use it. Now.
www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comm...
www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comm...
Commentary: I’m a police officer; you should know my name | HeraldNet.com
The ability to identify an officer — local or federal — is a requirement for accountability and trust.
www.heraldnet.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Six years ago I wrote in the Washington Post that police must not hide their face or name. Seems kind of pertinent now, right? Here’s a link to a free version of the piece I wrote. I was angry and sad then. I’m angry and sad now. Courage. Use it. Now.
www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comm...
www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comm...
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they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
January 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
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Every ICE agent I’ve seen has been a doughy insecure mess who needs to cosplay soldier to feel strong. If that’s what you think is “physically confident” or “masculine,” woo boy do we have some issues.
That actually kind of sounds like your fantasy, Naomi.
January 10, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Excellent🧵:
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Hello. I've never done a *sale* for my newsletter to the general public because I am bad at business. Anyway, I'm now offering 25% off an annual subscription to The Long Game so you can see what our community of kind-hearted baseball sickos is all about: <3 mollyknight.substack.com/p/flash-sale...
Flash Sale: Only $37.50 for an annual sub!
Never done an offer like this to the general public before.
mollyknight.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Hello. I've never done a *sale* for my newsletter to the general public because I am bad at business. Anyway, I'm now offering 25% off an annual subscription to The Long Game so you can see what our community of kind-hearted baseball sickos is all about: <3 mollyknight.substack.com/p/flash-sale...
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My quick and dirty thoughts on Trump's short-sighted, stupid, and self-defeating ban on foreign made drones.
Banning foreign drones won't make us safer. Instead, it'll encourage people to build their own drones - which are way harder to track and to control.
Banning foreign drones won't make us safer. Instead, it'll encourage people to build their own drones - which are way harder to track and to control.
The USA Bans Foreign-Made Drones, in Trump's Grand Idiot Tradition
It's December 23rd, and the USA has officially banned the import of all foreign made drones and "critical components."
Here's a very quick and dirty run-down of my thoughts.
Although if you'd like t...
little-flying-robots.ghost.io
December 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
My quick and dirty thoughts on Trump's short-sighted, stupid, and self-defeating ban on foreign made drones.
Banning foreign drones won't make us safer. Instead, it'll encourage people to build their own drones - which are way harder to track and to control.
Banning foreign drones won't make us safer. Instead, it'll encourage people to build their own drones - which are way harder to track and to control.
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It all matters, yes, but this matters more than Susie Wiles, matters more, even, than the travel ban; more than all of Trump’s wars actual & looming (Venezuela, Ukraine, Somalia, Gaza) combined. It’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, only U.S. is aiming it missiles at everyone, starting with itself.
December 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It all matters, yes, but this matters more than Susie Wiles, matters more, even, than the travel ban; more than all of Trump’s wars actual & looming (Venezuela, Ukraine, Somalia, Gaza) combined. It’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, only U.S. is aiming it missiles at everyone, starting with itself.
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When people die, we should tell good stories to remember them by.
Here's one I know about Rob Reiner.
It begins with "As you wish ..."
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
Here's one I know about Rob Reiner.
It begins with "As you wish ..."
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
We Could Use a Comforting Story About Rob Reiner Right Now
A line from 'The Princess Bride' captured everything that the director hoped to say in his celebrated films. Now, after his death, the words hold even more meaning.
www.esquire.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
When people die, we should tell good stories to remember them by.
Here's one I know about Rob Reiner.
It begins with "As you wish ..."
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
Here's one I know about Rob Reiner.
It begins with "As you wish ..."
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
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Reposted by Carol Mitchell
"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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This world needs more NEORSDs. ❤️
This world needs more NEORSDs. ❤️
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you’re welcome to call. i hope you do.
216-361-6772.
you’re welcome to call. i hope you do.
216-361-6772.
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Call this number - you won't regret it. (And then hit "Follow" if you aren't following them already.)
This world needs more NEORSDs. ❤️
This world needs more NEORSDs. ❤️
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Gender-affirming care saves lives
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Gender-affirming care saves lives
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just learned we won an award for our blog post about Tom Holland and stormwater management.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
remember, when you see an article about stormwater management, you repost it. i don’t make the rules.
What Tom Holland’s historic lip-sync showcase taught us about stormwater management
Grab your umbrella and your tights.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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i'd say it did. the public put a group of thieves, vandals and extremists in office last november and they promptly went about destroying everything that might work to limit their ability to loot, steal and inflicting pain on the people they hate
This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
i'd say it did. the public put a group of thieves, vandals and extremists in office last november and they promptly went about destroying everything that might work to limit their ability to loot, steal and inflicting pain on the people they hate
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They're really having fun with it on tiktok.
November 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
They're really having fun with it on tiktok.
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Think about buying a car, a fun, stress-free negotiating process that everybody loves. Now imagine that if you don’t buy a car you die and if you buy the wrong car you also die
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Think about buying a car, a fun, stress-free negotiating process that everybody loves. Now imagine that if you don’t buy a car you die and if you buy the wrong car you also die
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If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
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All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready: