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MickSS
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🇺🇲🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇺 Recovering Xitter member, Post.er 'til the end (Mick S.), dog-lover, painter.💙🇺🇦. Good cook, bad baker. Here to learn, stay updated and enjoy, so, zero tolerance for disrespect, rudeness, unkind people. NO D.M.s, unless agreed to.
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Federal judge busts the IRS in its illegal data-sharing scheme with DHS where IRS was giving ICE confidential info of undocumented immigrants WHO ARE PAYING THEIR TAXES to help ICE find & deport them.

My breakdown of this shocking news and the judge’s scathing order.

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Judge SLAMS Trump Admin Over ILLEGAL ICE Data LEAK!?!
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.

I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."

HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
jessdkant.bsky.social Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 6h
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:

“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”

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Kentucky Public Health KENTUCKY HEALTH ALERT Increase in Pertussis in Kentucky Recommendations for Identification and Prevention November 21, 2025 Kentucky health officials are alerting providers that cases of pertussis ("whooping cough") have increased steadily across the Commonwealth in recent weeks. To date, 566 cases of pertussis have been reported in Kentucky in 2025, the highest number of cases in the Commonwealth since 2012. This follows a trend that was first announced in July 2024 when pertussis cases began increasing in Kentucky to levels not seen in over a decade. Health officials anticipate that pertussis will continue to increase during the winter months based on historic trends. Many U.S. states and other countries are also experiencing elevated levels of pertussis. Many of the recent cases have occurred in young infants, and health officials also recently confirmed the third pertussis-related death in a Kentucky infant within the last year. This follows two other infant deaths that were announced in June. These are Kentucky's first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy. Health officials urge all Kentuckians to remain up to date on recommended pertussis immunizations and emphasize the importance of maternal immunization during pregnancy, and for all infants beginning promptly at two months of age. Health officials also encourage providers to consider pertussis as a diagnosis in addition to circulating seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV and COVID-19. A significant number of cases have also occurred in school-aged children, many of whom were up to date on pertussis vaccination. Immunity from vaccination or natural infection wanes over time so infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated. However, the vaccine is known to reduce disease severity, and hospitalization among vaccinated individuals is rare. The Kentucky Dep… Kentucky Public Health regularly in Kentucky, however an increase beyond the expected background rate has been reported in recent weeks. Though pertussis vaccination (DTaP or Tdap) is available and widely implemented, B. pertussis continues to spread in the U.S. due to lack of vaccination or timely boosters, the lack of lifelong immunity from vaccination or natural infection and the long duration of infectiousness in untreated cases. Symptoms of pertussis usually begin with a runny or congested nose, a low-grade fever, and mild coughing; apnea/stopping breathing can also occur in infants. After one to two weeks, the cough can progress to rapid, violent (paroxysmal) coughing fits that can cause the "whooping" sound, vomiting or labored breathing. Young children are the most severely affected; most teens and adults will have mild symptoms. People with preexisting health conditions that may be worsened by whooping cough are at high risk for developing a severe infection. Testing for Pertussis: The preferred methods for pertussis testing include nasal pharyngeal (NP) swab or nasal wash via PCR testing or culture. PCR has optimal sensitivity during the first three weeks of cough, is widely available at commercial laboratories and has a fast turnaround time. Culture is considered the gold standard due to excellent specificity but may take longer to complete. Serology for antibodies to B. pertussis is available at many commercial laboratories, however, serologic assays are not generally recommended for primary diagnosis of pertussis due to variability and unknown clinical accuracy. The most promising serologic assays are those that measure IgG antibodies against pertussis toxin only and are collected two to eight weeks following cough onset. Prevention of Pertussis: Prevention of pertussis is primarily achieved through routine vaccination with DTaP (ages two months to six years) and Tdap (ages seven years and older), followed by appropriate booster doses. Vaccination of pr… Bordetella parapertussis B. parapertussis is a bacterium that is similar to B. pertussis and can cause pertussis-like illness but does not produce pertussis toxin. Symptoms of parapertussis are typically milder and infection may be asymptomatic. There is no vaccine for B. parapertussis and post-exposure prophylaxis is not recommended, however treatment recommendations for symptomatic patients are the same as those for B. pertussis. B. parapertussis is not reportable in Kentucky. Thank you for your attention to this alert and guidance. The KDPH pertussis website includes supplemental resources, including a pertussis quicksheet with additional information that providers may find useful. If you have questions regarding reporting, testing, or prevention of pertussis or other infectious diseases, please contact the Kentucky Immunization Branch at (502) 564-4478 or after hours by calling the KDPH Epidemiology on-call line at 888-9-REPORT (888-973-7678). Our Mission: To improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through Prevention, Promotion, and Protection
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Improve your life...
AURORA melts hearts💞
mickss.bsky.social MickSS @mickss.bsky.social · 19h
Please help sweet Aurora by REPOSTING, people.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanx, dog lovers! ⭐❤️
princesskim.bsky.social Haters_gonna_hate (Princess Kim K) @princesskim.bsky.social · 22h
I’m not Charlie Brown - I’m Aurora and I was dumped in here after I encountered a raccoon chained in someone’s yard. So my family dumped me #nycacc 2b killed. I live 2just curl on your lap- read my notes! I’m a good girl- pls repost me! : nycacc.app/#/browse/238573
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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fathitler.com R.J. Gerber Jr. @fathitler.com · 13d
Here's a lede, @npr.org:
Palm Beach County Clerk made this Epstein document release disappear. It REEKS of cover-up.
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News | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County
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November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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macfarlanenews.bsky.social
NEW: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics

Just filed to CBS News

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Rep. Eric Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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olbermann.bsky.social
We're all aware the latest "peace plan" is just another Trump stall on behalf of his employer Putin, right? #SoundAndFurySignifyingNothing
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died at age 111, her grandson says.
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre's last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
She was 7 when the attack began on Tulsa's Greenwood district in 1921, after a newspaper published a sensationalized report about a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
Marc Elias: Capitulating To Trump Isn’t Strategy — It’s Surrender abovethelaw.com/2025/11/marc...
Marc Elias: Capitulating To Trump Isn’t Strategy — It’s Surrender - Above the Law
Above the Law’s 2020 Lawyer of the Year Is still fighting to protect your right to vote.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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electroboyusa.bsky.social
With my memoir, "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania," a chronicle of my battle with bipolar disorder about to be made into a feature film, I'm sharing this interview with Stephen Fry the English actor, comedian, writer, director, narrator, and broadcaster.

Enjoy!

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Stephen Fry meets Electroboy
YouTube video by JoeMoonblue
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July 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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papoosan.bsky.social
🌻 Слава Україні- #EU #NATO #🇺🇦🇬🇪🇲🇩🇦🇲🇬🇱-in-🇪🇺 #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia #Fellas #NAFO #Blyatniks #CancelRussia #CancelUN #PutinWarCriminal #russiaisaterroriststate #russiaiscollapsing

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noelreports.com NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 7h
Russian forces have struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia. Multiple floors are on fire, according to regional head Ivan Fedorov. Emergency services are on site.

Russian approval of the peace plan.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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papoosan.bsky.social
🌻 Слава Україні- #EU #NATO #🇺🇦🇬🇪🇲🇩🇦🇲🇬🇱-in-🇪🇺 #StandWithUkraine #StopRussia #Fellas #NAFO #Blyatniks #CancelRussia #CancelUN #PutinWarCriminal #russiaisaterroriststate #russiaiscollapsing

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kateinkharkiv.bsky.social Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 6h
Russians struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia, regional governor Fedorov reported.
Reports say a fire broke out across several floors.
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social
Retired 4-star Army General Barry McCaffrey said the Pentagon's threats to Sen. Mark Kelly are making the U.S. start to look like the government of North Korea.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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susanpatrick1.bsky.social
Oilations 5:30 😂
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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therealjackhopkins.bsky.social
The FBI has officially opened inquiry into Sen. Elissa Slotkin, as confirmed by Sen. Slotkin.

This is not a corrupt "administration," as it is not an administration. It is a gaggle of corrupt losers...enabling the most corrupt human being in the history of our country.

#HOLDFAST
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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On top of using violent rhetoric that has led to increased death threats, the Trump Administration is now trying to use the FBI to try to intimidate and harass members of Congress.

We must stand with these brave members – they will not be intimidated.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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azintel.bsky.social
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former president Jair Bolsonaro's coup conviction was final, with no more appeals allowed, clearing the way for him to begin serving a 27-year sentence.
November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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electroboyusa.bsky.social
Today was a brutal day for Bobby -- high alert! 🚨

This is the first time in that Bobby won't be celebrating Thanksgiving at home and will be at Ronald Reagan at UCLA.

But I'm going to do my best, and bring the holiday to him. My mom is on the case!

Chip in $10, $25, $50, or more!

Goal: $555
November 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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bradmossesq.bsky.social
As one does.
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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oliver48.bsky.social
"Zack Polanski exposes the difference between a millionaire and a billionaire, explaining why extreme wealth needs to be taxed"
via @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
#TaxTheRich
#TaxBillionairesOutOfExistence
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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darnich.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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johnfugelsang.bsky.social
So Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump really just want Mark Kelly to run for POTUS and humiliate JD Vance, right?

Bc that's the only explanation that actually makes sense.
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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gtconway.bsky.social
This is exactly what you do
With presidents who coup
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 8h
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro must begin serving his 27-year prison sentence for plotting an attempted coup, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled. https://cnn.it/4p1dgDV
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
This is similar nonsense to how the Trump admin talks about addressing historic backlogs in the immigration courts.

The solution to backlogs are to hire more judges and staff, not to abolish due process. It’s not that hard!
BBC: The plans, obtained by BBC News, show that Lammy, who is also deputy prime minister, wants to ask Parliament to end jury trials for defendants who would be jailed for up to five years. The proposals are an attempt to end unprecedented delays and backlogs in courts, and do not apply to Scotland or Northern Ireland. The MoJ presentation, produced earlier this month, sets out that Crown Courts are facing record backlogs with more than 78,000 cases waiting to be completed.
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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dell.bsky.social
NEW: ICE has torn up its $180M cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program and is now guaranteeing private surveillance firms at least $7.5M each, with potential payouts reaching $281M per vendor. The change signals a shift from “pilot” to full-scale outsourcing of street-level investigative work.
ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement lifted a $180 million cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program while guaranteeing multimillion-dollar payouts for private surveillance firms.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
Brief intro to those who don’t know me from Twitter.

Hello! I’m a Senior Fellow (formerly Policy Director) at @immcouncil.bsky.social, a pro-immigrant nonprofit aiming to defend immigrants through litigation, advocacy, and more. I help break down the confusing world of immigration law and policy.
November 12, 2024 at 11:26 PM