🩺 Deborah O’Brien 🏥
@deborahobrien.bsky.social
Emergency RN practitioner x25 years Academic who loves books 📚
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This is how you do it👇
“No room at the Inn” is a biblical reference about immigrants (Jesus’ parents) being turned away. Not the government. Way to go, Hilton! The 3rd Amendment protects private entities from having to house the government.
January 6, 2026 at 1:19 AM
This is how you do it👇
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Inbox: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board has voted to dissolve the organization following Congress pulling its federal funding
January 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Inbox: the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board has voted to dissolve the organization following Congress pulling its federal funding
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And over to you @ofcom.bsky.social We have the regulatory tools. You would not tolerate this with any other medium, why not act now? Shut it down. Imagine if any other company did this, their owner would be in court/jail
Grok is producing sexualised content designed to harass women and girls on an industrial scale. Not to mention out and out CSAM. The story is only just starting to break in the mainstream.
It will go well beyond just X and Musk. The other companies *absolutely* should get ahead of it.
It will go well beyond just X and Musk. The other companies *absolutely* should get ahead of it.
January 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM
And over to you @ofcom.bsky.social We have the regulatory tools. You would not tolerate this with any other medium, why not act now? Shut it down. Imagine if any other company did this, their owner would be in court/jail
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One of us is working hard on a book draft, the other (#sophiefromromania) not so much
January 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
One of us is working hard on a book draft, the other (#sophiefromromania) not so much
#snow #snowday #EnoughIsEnough
Well, it finally stopped snowing and I wish that meant winter was over, but it’s not. Happy winter 🥶 ❄️☃️🎿
Well, it finally stopped snowing and I wish that meant winter was over, but it’s not. Happy winter 🥶 ❄️☃️🎿
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#snow #snowday #EnoughIsEnough
Well, it finally stopped snowing and I wish that meant winter was over, but it’s not. Happy winter 🥶 ❄️☃️🎿
Well, it finally stopped snowing and I wish that meant winter was over, but it’s not. Happy winter 🥶 ❄️☃️🎿
#Venezuela #WarCriminal #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
I was curious and asked the AI grok a few questions. Here’s how my conversation went
I was curious and asked the AI grok a few questions. Here’s how my conversation went
January 4, 2026 at 10:59 PM
#Venezuela #WarCriminal #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace
I was curious and asked the AI grok a few questions. Here’s how my conversation went
I was curious and asked the AI grok a few questions. Here’s how my conversation went
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In a nutshell.
January 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM
In a nutshell.
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Is it me or is there no date on the indictment released yesterday? Thus far there's no arrest warrant shown, and SDNY is weeks behind on public news releases.
Did they have this in advance of the operation? How far in advance? If they did not, on what authority did they arrest Maduro's wife?
Did they have this in advance of the operation? How far in advance? If they did not, on what authority did they arrest Maduro's wife?
January 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Is it me or is there no date on the indictment released yesterday? Thus far there's no arrest warrant shown, and SDNY is weeks behind on public news releases.
Did they have this in advance of the operation? How far in advance? If they did not, on what authority did they arrest Maduro's wife?
Did they have this in advance of the operation? How far in advance? If they did not, on what authority did they arrest Maduro's wife?
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Coincidentally I’m reading Philippe Sands’ 38 Londres Street so I’m feeling unexpectedly well informed about the legal immunity of serving heads of state. And ex-heads of state for that matter. (It’s an excellent book.)
January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Coincidentally I’m reading Philippe Sands’ 38 Londres Street so I’m feeling unexpectedly well informed about the legal immunity of serving heads of state. And ex-heads of state for that matter. (It’s an excellent book.)
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This online, PhD-level course in the economics of innovation is a huge opportunity.
Taught by some of the world's top scholars on this: @heidiwilliams.bsky.social, Chad Jones, Azoulay, van Reenen, many others! Co-sponsor @ifp.bsky.social
If you're admitted, it's free. Applications due January 9th!
Taught by some of the world's top scholars on this: @heidiwilliams.bsky.social, Chad Jones, Azoulay, van Reenen, many others! Co-sponsor @ifp.bsky.social
If you're admitted, it's free. Applications due January 9th!
Economics of Ideas, Science, and Innovation Online PhD Short Course | Institute for Progress
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January 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
This online, PhD-level course in the economics of innovation is a huge opportunity.
Taught by some of the world's top scholars on this: @heidiwilliams.bsky.social, Chad Jones, Azoulay, van Reenen, many others! Co-sponsor @ifp.bsky.social
If you're admitted, it's free. Applications due January 9th!
Taught by some of the world's top scholars on this: @heidiwilliams.bsky.social, Chad Jones, Azoulay, van Reenen, many others! Co-sponsor @ifp.bsky.social
If you're admitted, it's free. Applications due January 9th!
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A random question led me to a fascinating story involving currency trading, an inquiry into civil service integrity, some high quality writing, a very annoyed wife, and the Katyn massacre. You can read it here:
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/what-links...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/what-links...
What links ‘a model of good English’, Civil Service Integrity and the Katyn Massacre?
It all started with an email that asked me whether I could provide a copy of the report of the Committee of Enquiry into the Francs case. This had apparently been praised by Sir Ernest Gowers[1] as ‘a...
ukcivilservant.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:16 PM
A random question led me to a fascinating story involving currency trading, an inquiry into civil service integrity, some high quality writing, a very annoyed wife, and the Katyn massacre. You can read it here:
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/what-links...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/what-links...
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The “peace” President has started a war.
He'll start a war to:
1. Distract from the Epstein Files
2. Steal oil
3. Justify emergency powers
4. Justify use of the AEA for deportation/internment
5. Help the drug lord he just pardoned
1. Distract from the Epstein Files
2. Steal oil
3. Justify emergency powers
4. Justify use of the AEA for deportation/internment
5. Help the drug lord he just pardoned
January 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The “peace” President has started a war.
This is prophetic testimony
The cynics think today's attack on Venezuela is staged and transactional. Maduro is allied with Putin, but in 2019 Putin offered Trump a swap: Russia cedes Venezuela and gets Ukraine. (See Fiona Hill's testimony in Trump's first impeachment trial, h/t @davetroy.com). Even Maduro may be in on it. 2/
January 4, 2026 at 1:40 AM
This is prophetic testimony
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I've had two outstanding public service experiences this hols: a new passport within 2 days of application & a prescription ready to pick up within 2 hours of request. Time saved is a key (unmeasured) productivity metric: digital tech makes a huge difference when implemented well.
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I've had two outstanding public service experiences this hols: a new passport within 2 days of application & a prescription ready to pick up within 2 hours of request. Time saved is a key (unmeasured) productivity metric: digital tech makes a huge difference when implemented well.
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NEWS:Miss S Coyle Cellan-Jones, cheerful girl, said when interviewed “Bonne année everyone! Doesn’t moi look super dashing in moi’s noveau harnais! Mon père is joking joking, moi knows why la rue is empty. Everyone is still doing le sleepy bobos. Mes parents are what’s called les birds early early.”
January 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
NEWS:Miss S Coyle Cellan-Jones, cheerful girl, said when interviewed “Bonne année everyone! Doesn’t moi look super dashing in moi’s noveau harnais! Mon père is joking joking, moi knows why la rue is empty. Everyone is still doing le sleepy bobos. Mes parents are what’s called les birds early early.”
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For those who prefer video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-b...
December 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
For those who prefer video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=lR-b...
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Happy New Year everyone! #SophiefromRomania wants to know why nobody is up on this lovely morning
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Happy New Year everyone! #SophiefromRomania wants to know why nobody is up on this lovely morning
#HappyNewYear2026
#NorthAmerica
#NST
First in North America!
Happy New Year 🥳 we are first to bring in a brand new year. We’ll be a half hour in heaven before the devil knows we’re dead, so it’s said. May our year be filled with light because it always shines…
#NorthAmerica
#NST
First in North America!
Happy New Year 🥳 we are first to bring in a brand new year. We’ll be a half hour in heaven before the devil knows we’re dead, so it’s said. May our year be filled with light because it always shines…
January 1, 2026 at 3:40 AM
#HappyNewYear2026
#NorthAmerica
#NST
First in North America!
Happy New Year 🥳 we are first to bring in a brand new year. We’ll be a half hour in heaven before the devil knows we’re dead, so it’s said. May our year be filled with light because it always shines…
#NorthAmerica
#NST
First in North America!
Happy New Year 🥳 we are first to bring in a brand new year. We’ll be a half hour in heaven before the devil knows we’re dead, so it’s said. May our year be filled with light because it always shines…
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Hurrah - the new safe harness for #sophiefromromania has arrived. Not sure how impressed she is but we’ll feel more relaxed on walks
December 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hurrah - the new safe harness for #sophiefromromania has arrived. Not sure how impressed she is but we’ll feel more relaxed on walks
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The 12th-century Romanesque nave at Ely Cathedral rarely steals the spotlight (thanks to that lantern tower), but it’s absolutely jaw-dropping
December 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The 12th-century Romanesque nave at Ely Cathedral rarely steals the spotlight (thanks to that lantern tower), but it’s absolutely jaw-dropping
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Many congratulations to the economists in the New Year Honours list - I spotted Paul Mizen, Andrew Scott, Tony Travers, Nancy Hey (@worklifeyou.bsky.social), Jonathan Wadsworth; and a special welcome to the Damehood for Wendy Carlin of @coreecon.bsky.social !
December 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Many congratulations to the economists in the New Year Honours list - I spotted Paul Mizen, Andrew Scott, Tony Travers, Nancy Hey (@worklifeyou.bsky.social), Jonathan Wadsworth; and a special welcome to the Damehood for Wendy Carlin of @coreecon.bsky.social !
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Took #sophiefromromania to a great new park today with pal Juno - she was mostly ok but always leaving the path in search of woods because wide open spaces scare her. So we finished with a romp off lead in our back garden
December 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Took #sophiefromromania to a great new park today with pal Juno - she was mostly ok but always leaving the path in search of woods because wide open spaces scare her. So we finished with a romp off lead in our back garden