Daniel D. Reidpath
@dreidpath.bsky.social
Global Health/Health Systems Researcher • Epidemiologist • Equity Advocate
https://www.papyruswalk.com/
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This will be a test of reproductive rights in China. Democracies try to create incentives for reproduction. Dictatorships may demand it by removing access to birth control, monitoring fertility cycles, and penalising childlessness.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/b...
China’s Birthrate Plunges to Lowest Level Since 1949
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This will be a test of reproductive rights in China. Democracies try to create incentives for reproduction. Dictatorships may demand it by removing access to birth control, monitoring fertility cycles, and penalising childlessness.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/b...
I don't think Trump has ever felt obligated to think about anything except what he wants. That is the way of the narcissist.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
‘I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace,’ says Trump amid Greenland threats – Europe live
US president accuses Norwegian leader of Nobel snub and says he will focus on what ‘is good and proper for America’ as he ramps up Greenland rhetoric
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I don't think Trump has ever felt obligated to think about anything except what he wants. That is the way of the narcissist.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
The United States says it will impose financial penalties on NATO countries from 1 February for defending the territorial integrity of a NATO country.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
European leaders warn of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland – Europe live
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 February
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:22 PM
The United States says it will impose financial penalties on NATO countries from 1 February for defending the territorial integrity of a NATO country.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
This is great analysis of the Hep B vaccine trial in Guinea Bissau funded by HHS. Written by @katherineeban.bsky.social in @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
www.rollingstone.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This is great analysis of the Hep B vaccine trial in Guinea Bissau funded by HHS. Written by @katherineeban.bsky.social in @rollingstone.com
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
This is a great podcast episode.
Have alcohol or your preferred anxiety/depression smoother on hand.
pca.st/episode/9f06...
Have alcohol or your preferred anxiety/depression smoother on hand.
pca.st/episode/9f06...
A Stark Warning About the 2026 Election, with Robert Kagan
pca.st
January 17, 2026 at 12:54 PM
This is a great podcast episode.
Have alcohol or your preferred anxiety/depression smoother on hand.
pca.st/episode/9f06...
Have alcohol or your preferred anxiety/depression smoother on hand.
pca.st/episode/9f06...
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I hope someone is doing an epistemic community analysis of the current global health reimagining exercise. It's insane how the same people (Helen Clarke, Peter Piot etc) and their friends try to imprint their views 'top down' on everybody else.
January 17, 2026 at 9:26 AM
I hope someone is doing an epistemic community analysis of the current global health reimagining exercise. It's insane how the same people (Helen Clarke, Peter Piot etc) and their friends try to imprint their views 'top down' on everybody else.
Son of brutal, murderous ruler claims a unique position in saving Iranians from brutal, murderous regime.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Son of former shah says he is ‘uniquely positioned’ to lead Iran as he predicts end of regime
Reza Pahlavi sets out ambition to lead country his father once ruled, but many question his level of popular support
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Son of brutal, murderous ruler claims a unique position in saving Iranians from brutal, murderous regime.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
What an incredible time. NATO allies France, Germany and Norway have all said they would contribute troops to a multinational force led by Denmark to defend Greenland against the US.
Not quite the way they phrased it but the implication was clear.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Not quite the way they phrased it but the implication was clear.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end
Crucial talks with US officials fail to solve ‘fundamental disagreement’ over Arctic island controlled by Copenhagen
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:12 PM
What an incredible time. NATO allies France, Germany and Norway have all said they would contribute troops to a multinational force led by Denmark to defend Greenland against the US.
Not quite the way they phrased it but the implication was clear.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Not quite the way they phrased it but the implication was clear.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
We have to steal your land to keep it safe from others who might steal your land.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘Unacceptable’ for Greenland not to be in US hands, says Trump
US president’s comments come hours before high-stakes talks between Denmark, Greenland and US
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
We have to steal your land to keep it safe from others who might steal your land.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
"feigning civilian status to fool adversaries into dropping their guard, then attacking and killing them. That is a war crime called “perfidy.”"
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
"feigning civilian status to fool adversaries into dropping their guard, then attacking and killing them. That is a war crime called “perfidy.”"
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
If Donald Trump thinks outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin was bad for white people, the white people he knows suck.
He really needs to widen his circle.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
He really needs to widen his circle.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
Trump Says Civil Rights Led to White People Being ‘Very Badly Treated’
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
If Donald Trump thinks outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin was bad for white people, the white people he knows suck.
He really needs to widen his circle.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
He really needs to widen his circle.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/u...
I worked closely with ChatGPT using a corpus of "decolonising global health" articles that have appeared in high-impact global health journals. Here is the synthesised advice.
The road to success is only 800-1,000 words away.
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/on-b...
The road to success is only 800-1,000 words away.
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/on-b...
January 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I worked closely with ChatGPT using a corpus of "decolonising global health" articles that have appeared in high-impact global health journals. Here is the synthesised advice.
The road to success is only 800-1,000 words away.
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/on-b...
The road to success is only 800-1,000 words away.
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/on-b...
Will this give the US pause or are Trump's ambitions too great?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
UK and Nato allies boosting Arctic defence as Trump ramps up Greenland pressure
The Government has played down reports British troops could be sent to Greenland as part of a Nato mission.
www.independent.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Will this give the US pause or are Trump's ambitions too great?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
I imagine there wasn't enough room and they wanted to prioritise other career highlights like the bone spurs, the rape, the bankruptcies, and the fraud.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/a...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/a...
Smithsonian Removes Label Noting Trump Impeachments
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
I imagine there wasn't enough room and they wanted to prioritise other career highlights like the bone spurs, the rape, the bankruptcies, and the fraud.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/a...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/a...
Claude.ai thinks Donald Trump is unbelievably awful.
I had pasted an article into Claude on Trump's latest views about the limits of his power, Venezuela, and Greenland.
In the "thinking process", you can see Claude's absolute incredulity. Then it checks the web. Then you get the OMG(!) moment
I had pasted an article into Claude on Trump's latest views about the limits of his power, Venezuela, and Greenland.
In the "thinking process", you can see Claude's absolute incredulity. Then it checks the web. Then you get the OMG(!) moment
Claude
Talk with Claude, an AI assistant from Anthropic
Claude.ai
January 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Claude.ai thinks Donald Trump is unbelievably awful.
I had pasted an article into Claude on Trump's latest views about the limits of his power, Venezuela, and Greenland.
In the "thinking process", you can see Claude's absolute incredulity. Then it checks the web. Then you get the OMG(!) moment
I had pasted an article into Claude on Trump's latest views about the limits of his power, Venezuela, and Greenland.
In the "thinking process", you can see Claude's absolute incredulity. Then it checks the web. Then you get the OMG(!) moment
"Trump’s attack on Venezuela suggests expansionism is under way but some argue it is simply standard US foreign policy stripped of hypocrisy"
The hypocrisy was infuriating but important. It said, "we still agree with the values".
Now ... There are no values.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
The hypocrisy was infuriating but important. It said, "we still agree with the values".
Now ... There are no values.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Trump’s territorial ambition: new imperialism or a case of the emperor’s new clothes?
Trump’s attack on Venezuela suggests expansionism is under way but some argue it is simply standard US foreign policy stripped of hypocrisy
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM
"Trump’s attack on Venezuela suggests expansionism is under way but some argue it is simply standard US foreign policy stripped of hypocrisy"
The hypocrisy was infuriating but important. It said, "we still agree with the values".
Now ... There are no values.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
The hypocrisy was infuriating but important. It said, "we still agree with the values".
Now ... There are no values.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Trump says the US has to take Greenland or Russia will, and the US will not have Russia as a neighbour.
I hope he knows that the distance between the closest Russian and US territory is about 4 km. Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (US).
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
I hope he knows that the distance between the closest Russian and US territory is about 4 km. Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (US).
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Trump threatens Greenland and Iran at meeting with oil bosses on Venezuela – US politics live
‘We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not,’ president told press during panel
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Trump says the US has to take Greenland or Russia will, and the US will not have Russia as a neighbour.
I hope he knows that the distance between the closest Russian and US territory is about 4 km. Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (US).
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
I hope he knows that the distance between the closest Russian and US territory is about 4 km. Big Diomede (Russia) and Little Diomede (US).
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Maybe Donnie can make himself a Nobel Peace Prize out of playdoh.
Know one will guess it isn't real because he has brought so much peace to the world.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...
Know one will guess it isn't real because he has brought so much peace to the world.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...
After Machado Offers Her Nobel, Trump Says It Would Be an ‘Honor’ to Accept It
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Maybe Donnie can make himself a Nobel Peace Prize out of playdoh.
Know one will guess it isn't real because he has brought so much peace to the world.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...
Know one will guess it isn't real because he has brought so much peace to the world.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...
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President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Welcome (!) to the new US colony of Little Venice
"Oversight" was historically used by US governments to describe the colonial management of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Pacific island territories.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
"Oversight" was historically used by US governments to describe the colonial management of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Pacific island territories.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Welcome (!) to the new US colony of Little Venice
"Oversight" was historically used by US governments to describe the colonial management of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Pacific island territories.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
"Oversight" was historically used by US governments to describe the colonial management of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Pacific island territories.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Outrage?
I yawned and fell back asleep.
This has just another day in 2026, and he has so many "firsts" to complete before January 20.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I yawned and fell back asleep.
This has just another day in 2026, and he has so many "firsts" to complete before January 20.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations
Experts decry move to leave UNFCCC as ‘embarrassing’ as president orders withdrawal from 66 international groups
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Outrage?
I yawned and fell back asleep.
This has just another day in 2026, and he has so many "firsts" to complete before January 20.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
I yawned and fell back asleep.
This has just another day in 2026, and he has so many "firsts" to complete before January 20.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The US President was democratically elected, winning the popular vote and the Electoral College.
He was the people's choice.
Where does culpability lie for his actions?
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/the-...
He was the people's choice.
Where does culpability lie for his actions?
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/the-...
The crimes of the leader | Papyrus Walk
When is an entire nation guilty of the crimes of its leader? In the aftermath of World War II, there was considerable discussion about the collective responsibility of the German people for the horrif...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The US President was democratically elected, winning the popular vote and the Electoral College.
He was the people's choice.
Where does culpability lie for his actions?
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/the-...
He was the people's choice.
Where does culpability lie for his actions?
www.papyruswalk.com/2026/01/the-...
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Andrew Harmer kicking off the New Year in style. andrewharmer.org/2026/01/06/t... Totally agree re Trump & co. Food for thought for all ongoing 'reimagine Global health' exercises.
The global health community needs to wake up and fight back against the Trump administration. – andrewharmer.org
andrewharmer.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Andrew Harmer kicking off the New Year in style. andrewharmer.org/2026/01/06/t... Totally agree re Trump & co. Food for thought for all ongoing 'reimagine Global health' exercises.
How do we jolt the US back to democracy and the rule of law?
Violence masquerading as policy is the very definition of a civilisation in decline
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Violence masquerading as policy is the very definition of a civilisation in decline
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe
Forecast of Europe’s ‘civilisational erasure’ was part of call for pro-growth reform, says Trump official
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
How do we jolt the US back to democracy and the rule of law?
Violence masquerading as policy is the very definition of a civilisation in decline
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Violence masquerading as policy is the very definition of a civilisation in decline
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...