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· Nov 12
If Antivaxxers take over HHS/NIH, it won't be long before diseases such as Cancrum Oris (Noma) which eats away the flesh of immunocompromised children will become common in US as well.
Learnt about Noma in Abraham Verghese's "Cutting for Stone"
Learnt about Noma in Abraham Verghese's "Cutting for Stone"
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A disturbing update to this story: Despite the fact that he was about to be released from a US prison after completing a sentence here, when Kelvin Membreño was deported to El Salvador he was sent to CECOT prison and remains there. The family has not heard from him since.
NEW — Kelvin Membreño will be deported to El Salvador by ICE tomorrow. He’s the birth father of three US citizen daughters and has become an important part of their lives.
Here their adoptive mother makes a last ditch plea to let him stay in the same country as the girls. A gutting guest essay:
Here their adoptive mother makes a last ditch plea to let him stay in the same country as the girls. A gutting guest essay:
A mother's urgent plea to stop ICE from deporting her daughters’ birth father tomorrow
He served his time in the US. He deserves to heal here, too.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A disturbing update to this story: Despite the fact that he was about to be released from a US prison after completing a sentence here, when Kelvin Membreño was deported to El Salvador he was sent to CECOT prison and remains there. The family has not heard from him since.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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The Trump administration's threat to close NCAR over "climate alarmism" endangers vital research impacting weather forecasts, air safety and our daily lives.
How an NCAR closure would impact you
The Trump administration's threat to close NCAR over "climate alarmism" endangers vital research impacting weather forecasts, air safety and our daily lives.
www.9news.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Trump administration's threat to close NCAR over "climate alarmism" endangers vital research impacting weather forecasts, air safety and our daily lives.
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Republicans failed to repeal the ACA over 70 times with zero replacement plan. While they obstruct, we are fighting for affordable coverage for every American. We must improve the ACA, not destroy it.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Republicans failed to repeal the ACA over 70 times with zero replacement plan. While they obstruct, we are fighting for affordable coverage for every American. We must improve the ACA, not destroy it.
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Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero?
Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero?
From retailers to banks, carmakers to councils, the bold pledges for carbon-neutral economies are being watered down or scrapped
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero?
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SCOOP: The Trump administration plans to ramp up efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their citizenship, according to internal guidance obtained by The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
Trump Administration Aims to Strip More Foreign-Born Americans of Citizenship
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration plans to ramp up efforts to strip some naturalized Americans of their citizenship, according to internal guidance obtained by The New York Times.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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Kudos to the Brown University students who are posting continuous live updates, spaced just minutes apart, on the campus shooting. A lot of grace and professionalism under immense pressure.
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
Live updates: Two deceased in active shooter incident at Brown University
Serving the Brown University community since 1891
www.browndailyherald.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Kudos to the Brown University students who are posting continuous live updates, spaced just minutes apart, on the campus shooting. A lot of grace and professionalism under immense pressure.
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025...
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Incredible news.
The Indiana State Senate has REJECTED gerrymandered maps and DEFIED Donald Trump by a resounding vote of 31-19.
A victory for fairness and another chink in the armor of Trump.
Maps in the state will remain 7-2 instead of 9-0.
www.tribstar.com/region/india...
The Indiana State Senate has REJECTED gerrymandered maps and DEFIED Donald Trump by a resounding vote of 31-19.
A victory for fairness and another chink in the armor of Trump.
Maps in the state will remain 7-2 instead of 9-0.
www.tribstar.com/region/india...
Indiana Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps in defiance of Trump’s redistricting push
Indiana Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps in defiance of Trump’s redistricting push.
www.tribstar.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Incredible news.
The Indiana State Senate has REJECTED gerrymandered maps and DEFIED Donald Trump by a resounding vote of 31-19.
A victory for fairness and another chink in the armor of Trump.
Maps in the state will remain 7-2 instead of 9-0.
www.tribstar.com/region/india...
The Indiana State Senate has REJECTED gerrymandered maps and DEFIED Donald Trump by a resounding vote of 31-19.
A victory for fairness and another chink in the armor of Trump.
Maps in the state will remain 7-2 instead of 9-0.
www.tribstar.com/region/india...
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This is what happens in your brain when you can’t recall a word - Cella Wright
YouTube video by TED-Ed
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November 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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Cuomo's fear mongering AI ad 🇺🇸📺🤣 | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
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a remarkable story here: Rebecca Ruth Gould was able to interview the Nasrallahs, a Gazan family, in Egypt. Rachel Corrie died to save their home in 2003—though Israel ultimately demolished it.
their second home was destroyed in 2023. they remain in legal limbo in Egypt, as do many other refugees.
their second home was destroyed in 2023. they remain in legal limbo in Egypt, as do many other refugees.
In 2003, Rachel Corrie was killed saving the Nasrallah family's Gaza home.
In May, Rebecca Gould interviewed the Nasrallahs. Like many others, they fled via Rafah to Egypt. With an uncertain legal status under the Egyptian state, they remain unable to truly rebuild.
proteanmag.com/2025/10/15/a...
In May, Rebecca Gould interviewed the Nasrallahs. Like many others, they fled via Rafah to Egypt. With an uncertain legal status under the Egyptian state, they remain unable to truly rebuild.
proteanmag.com/2025/10/15/a...
A Cold Welcome in Egypt • Protean Magazine
Rebecca Ruth Gould interviewed the Nasrallah family—Rachel Corrie died in 2003 defending their house—and the al-Najjars to speak about both families' experience of fleeing to Egypt alongside many othe...
proteanmag.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
a remarkable story here: Rebecca Ruth Gould was able to interview the Nasrallahs, a Gazan family, in Egypt. Rachel Corrie died to save their home in 2003—though Israel ultimately demolished it.
their second home was destroyed in 2023. they remain in legal limbo in Egypt, as do many other refugees.
their second home was destroyed in 2023. they remain in legal limbo in Egypt, as do many other refugees.
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Vindictive, illegal Trump cuts in CT projects only raise energy costs, reduce jobs & restrict economic growth. We’ll fight this blatant bullying.
CT Democrats call Trump's cancellation of 12 clean energy projects 'reckless and shortsighted'
The federal OMB director called it "Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda."
www.ctinsider.com
October 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Vindictive, illegal Trump cuts in CT projects only raise energy costs, reduce jobs & restrict economic growth. We’ll fight this blatant bullying.
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$35 ➡️ $106 if Congress doesn’t act NOW to keep health care accessible & affordable.
Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.
Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.
October 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
$35 ➡️ $106 if Congress doesn’t act NOW to keep health care accessible & affordable.
Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.
Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.
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Zohran Mamdani calling it a genocide on The View and getting applause.
October 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Zohran Mamdani calling it a genocide on The View and getting applause.
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🚨 BREAKING: James Comey posts a video statement following his indictment
"My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump...But I'm not afraid. And I hope you're not either...And I'm innocent. So let's have a trial and keep the faith."
"My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump...But I'm not afraid. And I hope you're not either...And I'm innocent. So let's have a trial and keep the faith."
September 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
🚨 BREAKING: James Comey posts a video statement following his indictment
"My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump...But I'm not afraid. And I hope you're not either...And I'm innocent. So let's have a trial and keep the faith."
"My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump...But I'm not afraid. And I hope you're not either...And I'm innocent. So let's have a trial and keep the faith."
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My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc...
September 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc...
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They sent a letter! POW! Asking for a meeting! BAM! To discuss a path forward! BOOM! To keep funding Trump’s takeover! ZAP!
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., have sent a letter to Trump requesting a meeting to discuss a path forward to keep the government open past the September 30th funding deadline.
Schumer, Jeffries request meeting with Trump ahead of potential government shutdown
The request comes after the U.S. Senate rejected a stopgap measure that would have kept the government open another few weeks.
nbcnews.to
September 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
They sent a letter! POW! Asking for a meeting! BAM! To discuss a path forward! BOOM! To keep funding Trump’s takeover! ZAP!
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WHOA.
Tom Homan was being investigated for accepting a $50K bribe from undercover agents before Trump and Pam Bondi shut it down.
The $$$ was in exchange for access to government contracts in Trump’s 2nd term.
HUGE scoop.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
Tom Homan was being investigated for accepting a $50K bribe from undercover agents before Trump and Pam Bondi shut it down.
The $$$ was in exchange for access to government contracts in Trump’s 2nd term.
HUGE scoop.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
www.msnbc.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
WHOA.
Tom Homan was being investigated for accepting a $50K bribe from undercover agents before Trump and Pam Bondi shut it down.
The $$$ was in exchange for access to government contracts in Trump’s 2nd term.
HUGE scoop.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
Tom Homan was being investigated for accepting a $50K bribe from undercover agents before Trump and Pam Bondi shut it down.
The $$$ was in exchange for access to government contracts in Trump’s 2nd term.
HUGE scoop.
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/t...
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Israel’s recent strike in Yemen reportedly killed 31 journalists – one of the deadliest attacks on the press in over a decade.
As we fight to protect the freedom of the press at home, we must also do so abroad.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/19/yemen-journalists-strike-israel-houthis/
As we fight to protect the freedom of the press at home, we must also do so abroad.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/19/yemen-journalists-strike-israel-houthis/
www.washingtonpost.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Israel’s recent strike in Yemen reportedly killed 31 journalists – one of the deadliest attacks on the press in over a decade.
As we fight to protect the freedom of the press at home, we must also do so abroad.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/19/yemen-journalists-strike-israel-houthis/
As we fight to protect the freedom of the press at home, we must also do so abroad.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/19/yemen-journalists-strike-israel-houthis/
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Pretty clear illustration of "you may as well stand up for what you believe in, they're coming for you anyway."
So, a university president fired a professor because they taught a course that discussed there being more than two genders, and now the university president is being fired for not having fired the professor quickly enough, is where we're at. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/u...
Texas A&M President to Step Down After Controversy Over ‘Gender Ideology’
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Pretty clear illustration of "you may as well stand up for what you believe in, they're coming for you anyway."
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NEW
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her team are positioning her to run for president or if she ultimately decides against that race, for US Senate.
Full Story: bit.ly/4gwZ2r0
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her team are positioning her to run for president or if she ultimately decides against that race, for US Senate.
Full Story: bit.ly/4gwZ2r0
September 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
NEW
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her team are positioning her to run for president or if she ultimately decides against that race, for US Senate.
Full Story: bit.ly/4gwZ2r0
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her team are positioning her to run for president or if she ultimately decides against that race, for US Senate.
Full Story: bit.ly/4gwZ2r0
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September 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM