Vcantrell
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· Apr 12
An updated dataset of early SARS-CoV-2 diversity supports a wildlife market origin
The origin of SARS-CoV-2 has been intensely scrutinized, and epidemiological and genomic evidence has consistently pointed to Wuhan’s Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market as the epicenter of the COVID-19 p...
www.biorxiv.org
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To the MAX: Authoritarian states are developing messaging apps in an effort to control their populations
Moscow’s peers in China, Iran, and even Myanmar have made attempts at creating censored, state-controlled chat apps — with widely varying results.
Moscow’s peers in China, Iran, and even Myanmar have made attempts at creating censored, state-controlled chat apps — with widely varying results.
To the MAX: Authoritarian states are developing messaging apps in an effort to control their populations
Students in the Russian city of Novorossiysk were recently threatened with being barred from winter exams if they did not install the state-promoted MAX messaging app. School and residential chat grou...
theins.press
January 27, 2026 at 7:42 PM
To the MAX: Authoritarian states are developing messaging apps in an effort to control their populations
Moscow’s peers in China, Iran, and even Myanmar have made attempts at creating censored, state-controlled chat apps — with widely varying results.
Moscow’s peers in China, Iran, and even Myanmar have made attempts at creating censored, state-controlled chat apps — with widely varying results.
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“By 1989, the Stasi would have 102,000 operatives and 500,000 informants—meaning that 7 percent of East Germany's adult population was serving the secret police.”
From: Cold War on Five Continents by Alfred W. McCoy
From: Cold War on Five Continents by Alfred W. McCoy
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 AM
“By 1989, the Stasi would have 102,000 operatives and 500,000 informants—meaning that 7 percent of East Germany's adult population was serving the secret police.”
From: Cold War on Five Continents by Alfred W. McCoy
From: Cold War on Five Continents by Alfred W. McCoy
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Firing Greg bovine is good, but can we stop with the “Trump is getting bad advice” crap? This is all on him. Stop making excuses
January 27, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Firing Greg bovine is good, but can we stop with the “Trump is getting bad advice” crap? This is all on him. Stop making excuses
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🚨BREAKING: Hours after holding a hearing about DOJ letter threatening Minnesota, Federal judge in Oregon DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to access state voter rolls.
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
🚨 United States of America v. Oregon
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM
🚨BREAKING: Hours after holding a hearing about DOJ letter threatening Minnesota, Federal judge in Oregon DISMISSES DOJ lawsuit to access state voter rolls.
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
Another win for our clients and voters. Another loss for Trump and Bondi. www.democracydocket.com/cases/oregon...
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
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The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force.
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Woman shot by Border Patrol in Chicago asks judge to let her release evidence
Marimar Martinez is blocked from releasing evidence in her case by what's known as a "protective order." Though standard, her attorney says it's “become an albatross” around her neck and “keeps the en...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The woman who survived five gunshots from a Border Patrol agent in Chicago, only to be criminally charged and then cleared, now wants a judge’s permission to share records showing how the feds respond when agents use deadly force.
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
@chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Don't forget the ridiculous reason why Minneapolis became a target in the first place
A Government Of Influencers, By Influencers, For Influencers
The perverse race to find—or gin up—viral footage in Minnesota and other ICE hotspots.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Don't forget the ridiculous reason why Minneapolis became a target in the first place
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It’s time to investigate.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
January 27, 2026 at 1:44 AM
It’s time to investigate.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
I am launching a review into whether TikTok is violating state law by censoring Trump-critical content.
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To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
(Published Nov. 2025)
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
(Published Nov. 2025)
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
To combat bird flu spread, other countries have authorized poultry vaccines. The U.S. hasn’t, amid political and economic pushback.
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
(Published Nov. 2025)
Without a vaccine, experts say the virus poses an escalating threat: “The minute it transmits to humans, it’s done.”
(Published Nov. 2025)
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Texas’ Democratic Senate candidates spent their first debate assailing President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement and billionaire power, but they never once mentioned Sen. John Cornyn, the incumbent whose seat they are seeking.
After Texas Senate debate, Democratic candidates draw GOP fire over immigration
Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico focused on President Donald Trump and Ken Paxton, prompting John Cornyn and Republicans to push back online.
www.dallasnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Texas’ Democratic Senate candidates spent their first debate assailing President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement and billionaire power, but they never once mentioned Sen. John Cornyn, the incumbent whose seat they are seeking.
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Declarations from first-hand witnesses to Pretti's murder have been filed in federal court.
These declarations are being added into the record in support of an already-pending TRO motion.
The court already granted a preliminary injunction that's currently up on appeal.
Now another murder.
These declarations are being added into the record in support of an already-pending TRO motion.
The court already granted a preliminary injunction that's currently up on appeal.
Now another murder.
Tincher v. Noem, 0:25-cv-04669 - CourtListener.com
Docket for Tincher v. Noem, 0:25-cv-04669 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
www.courtlistener.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Declarations from first-hand witnesses to Pretti's murder have been filed in federal court.
These declarations are being added into the record in support of an already-pending TRO motion.
The court already granted a preliminary injunction that's currently up on appeal.
Now another murder.
These declarations are being added into the record in support of an already-pending TRO motion.
The court already granted a preliminary injunction that's currently up on appeal.
Now another murder.
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The focus on the Arctic is not a Trump invention, and it will not end with Trump. It is, rather, a reflection of decades of alliance planning.
NATO’s Been Talking About Greenland for Years
The island matters a lot—not as territory to acquire but as a linchpin of deterrence.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The focus on the Arctic is not a Trump invention, and it will not end with Trump. It is, rather, a reflection of decades of alliance planning.
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Selective silencing of the CDC:
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
January 26, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Selective silencing of the CDC:
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
~50% of surveillance databases have halted updates
—87% of these were vaccine related
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
editorial www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
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Texas' top Democratic contenders for this year's U.S. Senate race, Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, squared off Saturday in their first debate ahead of March's party primary.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Texas' top Democratic contenders for this year's U.S. Senate race, Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, squared off Saturday in their first debate ahead of March's party primary.
Read More👉 ebx.sh/WeSZOS
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Steelworkers union leader Marcos Vélez has emerged as an unexpected contender in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, receiving the bulk of his financial support from a donor trail that leads back to the Texas Democratic Party’s top campaign partner.
Union leader is sleeper in Dems' Texas lieutenant governor race
Facing state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Marcos Vélez has landed the Texas AFL-CIO’s endorsement and support from a donor trail that leads back to the state party’s top campaign partner.
www.texastribune.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Steelworkers union leader Marcos Vélez has emerged as an unexpected contender in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, receiving the bulk of his financial support from a donor trail that leads back to the Texas Democratic Party’s top campaign partner.
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"unexplained pauses" are making dozens of critical CDC databases go dark under RFK www.404media.co/dozens-of-cd...
Dozens of CDC Health Databases Have Gone Dark Under Trump: ‘The Consequences Will Be Dire’
Nearly half of routinely-updated CDC databases have experienced delays or shutdowns in 2025, with vaccination-related systems disproportionately affected, according to a new study.
www.404media.co
January 26, 2026 at 10:16 PM
"unexplained pauses" are making dozens of critical CDC databases go dark under RFK www.404media.co/dozens-of-cd...
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Foreign Minister of Germany Johann Wadephul:
We know that the hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea area are real. This also includes the fact that Russia is obviously destroying submarine cables.
Russian shadow fleet is not only a threat because they continue to generate revenue for Russia.
We know that the hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea area are real. This also includes the fact that Russia is obviously destroying submarine cables.
Russian shadow fleet is not only a threat because they continue to generate revenue for Russia.
January 26, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Foreign Minister of Germany Johann Wadephul:
We know that the hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea area are real. This also includes the fact that Russia is obviously destroying submarine cables.
Russian shadow fleet is not only a threat because they continue to generate revenue for Russia.
We know that the hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea area are real. This also includes the fact that Russia is obviously destroying submarine cables.
Russian shadow fleet is not only a threat because they continue to generate revenue for Russia.
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NEW
RFK Jr. says our new vaccine policy follows the “international consensus”
That is a lie
Today at @thebulwark.com I wrote about a country that could actually teach us something
And one very tragic story
www.thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
RFK Jr. says our new vaccine policy follows the “international consensus”
That is a lie
Today at @thebulwark.com I wrote about a country that could actually teach us something
And one very tragic story
www.thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
This Is the Vaccine Story RFK Jr. Doesn’t Want You to Hear
The Trump administration says we should learn from other countries. Maybe they should have looked someplace besides Denmark.
www.thebulwark.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
NEW
RFK Jr. says our new vaccine policy follows the “international consensus”
That is a lie
Today at @thebulwark.com I wrote about a country that could actually teach us something
And one very tragic story
www.thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
RFK Jr. says our new vaccine policy follows the “international consensus”
That is a lie
Today at @thebulwark.com I wrote about a country that could actually teach us something
And one very tragic story
www.thebulwark.com/p/this-is-th...
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"This is not policing and it is not military service. It is something dangerously undefined."
Another must-read from @markhertling.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/i/185791165/...
Another must-read from @markhertling.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/i/185791165/...
Honor Pretti and Good. End the Occupation.
Now is the time to think big and be bold.
www.thebulwark.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
"This is not policing and it is not military service. It is something dangerously undefined."
Another must-read from @markhertling.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/i/185791165/...
Another must-read from @markhertling.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/i/185791165/...
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"The people of Minneapolis have given all they have to give. They need reinforcements from other parts of the resistance. So where is the opposition party?"
Our Gettysburg Moment
The stakes in Minneapolis are higher than even the participants may realize.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"The people of Minneapolis have given all they have to give. They need reinforcements from other parts of the resistance. So where is the opposition party?"
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GOP Minnesota Gov. Candidate Chris Madel has dropped out of the race and said ICE was part of his decision: “I cannot support the national Republican stated retribution on the citizens of our state. Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
GOP Minnesota Gov. Candidate Chris Madel has dropped out of the race and said ICE was part of his decision: “I cannot support the national Republican stated retribution on the citizens of our state. Nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”