Gerda Breitwieser
@drgeb.bsky.social
retired biomed research professor, love gardening, reading, cooking, serial crafter...printmaking, stained glass, knitting, crochet, believe in kindness and inclusion, socialist at heart.
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The stakes are so high that just winning in 2026 isn’t sufficient to meet the moment: "We need a crushing repudiation of this fascistic horror show." @monacharen.bsky.social on what a party that could pull that off might look like: lnk.thebulwark.com/3MEYftp
How Democrats Can Crush the Midterms
Trump has offered up the issues on a silver platter.
lnk.thebulwark.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The stakes are so high that just winning in 2026 isn’t sufficient to meet the moment: "We need a crushing repudiation of this fascistic horror show." @monacharen.bsky.social on what a party that could pull that off might look like: lnk.thebulwark.com/3MEYftp
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Imagine a President bulldozing 1/3 of our Historic White House pocketing $300 million and that doesn’t even crack the top 100 most destructive, vile, disgusting things he’s done, yet here we are
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Imagine a President bulldozing 1/3 of our Historic White House pocketing $300 million and that doesn’t even crack the top 100 most destructive, vile, disgusting things he’s done, yet here we are
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It isn't an empty gesture, it may not do anything now, but it's a signal to history, and to the world and to ourselves, that this is not ok.
February 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It isn't an empty gesture, it may not do anything now, but it's a signal to history, and to the world and to ourselves, that this is not ok.
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This says it and it’s exactly what it is….
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 AM
This says it and it’s exactly what it is….
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Legislator wants to legislate, while Mike Johnson is determined to play every game possible to prevent the House from interfering with the imperial presidency he serves.
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Legislator wants to legislate, while Mike Johnson is determined to play every game possible to prevent the House from interfering with the imperial presidency he serves.
the destruction of American research & dev continues apace 😡
Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines
FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
the destruction of American research & dev continues apace 😡
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The disparity between the accountability for associating with Epstein overseas and here at home speaks very poorly about the United States’ lack of genuine values.
British police said they were examining claims that the former Prince Andrew sent confidential trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein, as Prince William's office said he was "deeply concerned" about the revelations coming out of the U.S. investigation into the late sex offender.
https://to.pbs.org/4r8DCFd
https://to.pbs.org/4r8DCFd
UK police force examines claims ex-Prince Andrew sent sensitive trade reports to Epstein
Police launched the inquiry after news organizations reported on emails that suggest the then-prince sent Epstein reports from a 2010 tour of Southeast Asia he took as Britain's envoy for internationa...
www.pbs.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The disparity between the accountability for associating with Epstein overseas and here at home speaks very poorly about the United States’ lack of genuine values.
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Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
February 10, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Here is my conclusion after sitting through Maxwell's deposition with her refusing to answer a single question about the men who raped underage girls, saying she would only do so for clemency.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
She must immediately be sent back to the maximum security prison where she belongs.
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Charlize Theron reminds
us of the words of her beloved countryman, Nelson Mandela:
"Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference."
us of the words of her beloved countryman, Nelson Mandela:
"Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference."
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Charlize Theron reminds
us of the words of her beloved countryman, Nelson Mandela:
"Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference."
us of the words of her beloved countryman, Nelson Mandela:
"Peace is not just the absence of conflict; peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference."
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
February 6, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I hope lawyers, secretaries of state, and state attorneys general are preparing for what’s coming.
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“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 AM
“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
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February 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
February 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Ocean Beach this morning… just wow!!
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"A world-first gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers." www.positive.news/society/revo...
Revolutionary therapy treats ‘untreatable’ blood cancer
Gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers
www.positive.news
January 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM
"A world-first gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers." www.positive.news/society/revo...
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Trump’s Republicans are doing everything they told us the Democrats would do.
Every accusation is a confession.
Every accusation is a confession.
January 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Trump’s Republicans are doing everything they told us the Democrats would do.
Every accusation is a confession.
Every accusation is a confession.
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Excellent summary, in case you haven't been keeping track.
January 27, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Excellent summary, in case you haven't been keeping track.
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MN: Arrest ❄️ Barbie NOW. Grow a set!!!!!
January 26, 2026 at 1:54 PM
MN: Arrest ❄️ Barbie NOW. Grow a set!!!!!
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I’m from the generation that remembers when these diseases ran rampant. Perhaps we need to be reminded with a dose of repeated history
December 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I’m from the generation that remembers when these diseases ran rampant. Perhaps we need to be reminded with a dose of repeated history