@jrriver.bsky.social
Retired English professor. UT Austin and URI. Currently living in a rural red state and trying to be loud against the fascists. I read history.
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· Apr 12
Class action law suit against this is needed.
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A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A study with data from ~14 million children shows that COVID19 infection is significantly more harmful to kids’ hearts than the vaccine.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
Marty Makary falsely alleged that “children died” because from COVID19 vaccine. Whomever told him that failed to account for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Link below.
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The world currently produces enough food to feed everyone, but up to one-third of it is wasted.
Housing exists in surplus in many regions, but speculation and zoning laws make it unaffordable where jobs and infrastructure are.
Our systems are optimized for profit, not human equilibrium.
Housing exists in surplus in many regions, but speculation and zoning laws make it unaffordable where jobs and infrastructure are.
Our systems are optimized for profit, not human equilibrium.
a tray of food including a curry and a salad with chopsticks
ALT: a tray of food including a curry and a salad with chopsticks
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The world currently produces enough food to feed everyone, but up to one-third of it is wasted.
Housing exists in surplus in many regions, but speculation and zoning laws make it unaffordable where jobs and infrastructure are.
Our systems are optimized for profit, not human equilibrium.
Housing exists in surplus in many regions, but speculation and zoning laws make it unaffordable where jobs and infrastructure are.
Our systems are optimized for profit, not human equilibrium.
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Permafrost in the Arctic is estimated to hold nearly twice as much carbon as exists in the atmosphere now, as well as a sizable amount of methane. Now, it's thawing – and releasing greenhouse gases.
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Permafrost in the Arctic is estimated to hold nearly twice as much carbon as exists in the atmosphere now, as well as a sizable amount of methane. Now, it's thawing – and releasing greenhouse gases.
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This is Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till. She’s running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, against GOP incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith who infamously joked about attending a lynching in 2018.
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till. She’s running for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi, against GOP incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith who infamously joked about attending a lynching in 2018.
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On The Lookout... Early morning. Brock The Bald Eagle (Husband of Briana), surveying his territory, while also enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Check out his talons!! So handsome.
🦅🪶📸 🇨🇦
#BaldEagle #Raptor #Birds #BirdsOfPrey #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #OntarioParks #Canada
🦅🪶📸 🇨🇦
#BaldEagle #Raptor #Birds #BirdsOfPrey #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #OntarioParks #Canada
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
On The Lookout... Early morning. Brock The Bald Eagle (Husband of Briana), surveying his territory, while also enjoying the fresh air and scenery. Check out his talons!! So handsome.
🦅🪶📸 🇨🇦
#BaldEagle #Raptor #Birds #BirdsOfPrey #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #OntarioParks #Canada
🦅🪶📸 🇨🇦
#BaldEagle #Raptor #Birds #BirdsOfPrey #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #OntarioParks #Canada
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Finally saw wall-e and PEOPLE HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MOVIE
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Finally saw wall-e and PEOPLE HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MOVIE
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USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n...
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 AM
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n...
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n...
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GET OFF THE DAMN TV @kaine.senate.gov NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU unless you’re resigning
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
GET OFF THE DAMN TV @kaine.senate.gov NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU unless you’re resigning
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www.goodnewsnetwork.org/chicago-rive... Effort put into cleaning up the environment actually works. This is a very #goodthing! #positivity #positivevibes
Chicago River Follows the Seine to Become Biodynamic and Swimmable Once Again
From a low of 5 species of fish, there are now 77 recorded as living in the Chicago River, as well as snapping turtles and freshwater mussels
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 AM
www.goodnewsnetwork.org/chicago-rive... Effort put into cleaning up the environment actually works. This is a very #goodthing! #positivity #positivevibes
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Attacking public education is a classic authoritarian tactic because schools teach critical thinking and foster pluralism. In my new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers," I talk about what this fight for public education means for our democracy.
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
American teachers union boss Randi Weingarten's new book rings warning bell about opponents to public education
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Attacking public education is a classic authoritarian tactic because schools teach critical thinking and foster pluralism. In my new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers," I talk about what this fight for public education means for our democracy.
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/f...
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Hey everyone,
I see a LOT of people so furious at Dems they're registering as Independents.
I get it. I really do.
Just be aware that most states have closed primaries so you won't be able to vote in those. And as you smart folks know, primaries are critical to weed out wackos and bad bills.
I see a LOT of people so furious at Dems they're registering as Independents.
I get it. I really do.
Just be aware that most states have closed primaries so you won't be able to vote in those. And as you smart folks know, primaries are critical to weed out wackos and bad bills.
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Hey everyone,
I see a LOT of people so furious at Dems they're registering as Independents.
I get it. I really do.
Just be aware that most states have closed primaries so you won't be able to vote in those. And as you smart folks know, primaries are critical to weed out wackos and bad bills.
I see a LOT of people so furious at Dems they're registering as Independents.
I get it. I really do.
Just be aware that most states have closed primaries so you won't be able to vote in those. And as you smart folks know, primaries are critical to weed out wackos and bad bills.
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Did you know that Chuck Schumer and Patty Murray submitted a proposal that would prevent Congress from being made aware of what types of aid and weapons systems the U.S. is providing to Israel, hamstringing its ability to conduct oversight. They wanted to keep AIPAC donations to politicians SECRET!
AIPAC-Funded Dems Propose Keeping Congress in the Dark on Israel Aid
Murray and Schumer, the sponsors of the proposal, have both received hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funding from AIPAC and other pro-Israel donors.
readsludge.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Did you know that Chuck Schumer and Patty Murray submitted a proposal that would prevent Congress from being made aware of what types of aid and weapons systems the U.S. is providing to Israel, hamstringing its ability to conduct oversight. They wanted to keep AIPAC donations to politicians SECRET!
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ByHeart has recalled two batches of infant formula sold at major retailers after the FDA linked the product to a multistate botulism investigation.
Baby formula sold at Whole Foods, Target and Amazon recalled after FDA warning
ByHeart has recalled two batches of infant formula sold at major retailers after the FDA linked the product to a multistate botulism investigation.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ByHeart has recalled two batches of infant formula sold at major retailers after the FDA linked the product to a multistate botulism investigation.
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, and 75% of ALL cases are in kids under six.
In the 1960s, survival rate for ALL was 10%. Today, it’s OVER 90%.
Why? Research & development of modern chemotherapies like vincristine.
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In the 1960s, survival rate for ALL was 10%. Today, it’s OVER 90%.
Why? Research & development of modern chemotherapies like vincristine.
1/
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, and 75% of ALL cases are in kids under six.
In the 1960s, survival rate for ALL was 10%. Today, it’s OVER 90%.
Why? Research & development of modern chemotherapies like vincristine.
1/
In the 1960s, survival rate for ALL was 10%. Today, it’s OVER 90%.
Why? Research & development of modern chemotherapies like vincristine.
1/
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Ro Khanna, who has called for Chuck Schumer to be replaced, says the only reason other Democrats aren't calling for it is because it would "offend a lot of donors."
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ro Khanna, who has called for Chuck Schumer to be replaced, says the only reason other Democrats aren't calling for it is because it would "offend a lot of donors."
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
"Are we gonna be beholden to the donors that have gotten us two terms of Donald Trump, or are we gonna listen to people?"
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Ezra Levin said the quiet part out loud — and I’m right there with him.
Democratic “leaders” failed the people they’re supposed to fight for.
Again.
Grassroots organizers are holding the line — and we’re not backing down.
open.substack.com/pub/ezralevi...
@Indivisible.org
Democratic “leaders” failed the people they’re supposed to fight for.
Again.
Grassroots organizers are holding the line — and we’re not backing down.
open.substack.com/pub/ezralevi...
@Indivisible.org
Democratic leaders failed us again. Time to get some new leaders.
Indivisible's weekly newsletter with analysis and action
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Ezra Levin said the quiet part out loud — and I’m right there with him.
Democratic “leaders” failed the people they’re supposed to fight for.
Again.
Grassroots organizers are holding the line — and we’re not backing down.
open.substack.com/pub/ezralevi...
@Indivisible.org
Democratic “leaders” failed the people they’re supposed to fight for.
Again.
Grassroots organizers are holding the line — and we’re not backing down.
open.substack.com/pub/ezralevi...
@Indivisible.org
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Marc Elias, commenting on trump saying "stand back and stand by" to groups like The Proud Boys in 2020......(paraphrased)
We're well past the "stand back" phase. Make no mistake, his pardons today of election deniers puts us into the "stand by" phase for 2026.....and we'd better be ready for it
We're well past the "stand back" phase. Make no mistake, his pardons today of election deniers puts us into the "stand by" phase for 2026.....and we'd better be ready for it
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Marc Elias, commenting on trump saying "stand back and stand by" to groups like The Proud Boys in 2020......(paraphrased)
We're well past the "stand back" phase. Make no mistake, his pardons today of election deniers puts us into the "stand by" phase for 2026.....and we'd better be ready for it
We're well past the "stand back" phase. Make no mistake, his pardons today of election deniers puts us into the "stand by" phase for 2026.....and we'd better be ready for it
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Elon Musk’s Boring Company fined nearly $500K after it dumped drilling fluids into Las Vegas manholes—then ‘feigned compliance’ and was caught doing it again
Fortune Magazine©️
archive.ph/eQYCN#select...
Fortune Magazine©️
archive.ph/eQYCN#select...
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Elon Musk’s Boring Company fined nearly $500K after it dumped drilling fluids into Las Vegas manholes—then ‘feigned compliance’ and was caught doing it again
Fortune Magazine©️
archive.ph/eQYCN#select...
Fortune Magazine©️
archive.ph/eQYCN#select...
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You didn't get a vote. You got a "promise" of a vote. From a party who is disappearing nannies & gardeners and zip-tying children. A party who has flushed Due Process in America down the toilet. Who has subjugated its Congressional duties to an autocrat. That's what everybody sees, Tim.
Kaine on why he thinks just getting a vote on healthcare is a win: "We're the minority party, but everybody will get to see who is standing for them when it comes to lowering their healthcare costs"
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
You didn't get a vote. You got a "promise" of a vote. From a party who is disappearing nannies & gardeners and zip-tying children. A party who has flushed Due Process in America down the toilet. Who has subjugated its Congressional duties to an autocrat. That's what everybody sees, Tim.
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A new “California Foundation for Science and Health Research” would become the state-run equivalent of the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation.
Scientists and state Democrats seek $23 billion bond to backstop Trump research cuts
A new “California Foundation for Science and Health Research” would become the state-run equivalent of the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A new “California Foundation for Science and Health Research” would become the state-run equivalent of the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation.
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BRAVO: youtu.be/Zc-sUG6myqE?...
About Last Night’s Bad Deal
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
BRAVO: youtu.be/Zc-sUG6myqE?...
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“The worst view of current economic conditions since 1951… 61% blame Trump… 79% of independents have a negative view of Trump’s economic policies… if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senate…”
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“The worst view of current economic conditions since 1951… 61% blame Trump… 79% of independents have a negative view of Trump’s economic policies… if these numbers hold Republicans can wave adios to the house, and maybe the senate…”
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Measles vaccination averted more than 60 million deaths between 2000 and 2023.
In 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years.
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
In 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years.
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Measles vaccination averted more than 60 million deaths between 2000 and 2023.
In 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years.
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
In 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years.
www.who.int/news-room/fa...
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org