Dee Shields
@deejshields.bsky.social
Translator, interpreter, grandma, dual citizen of the US & Denmark. Lived in DK for most of my adult life; moved to Chicago in 2018. Can't believe we're back here again, only worse. Deepest blue, and grinding my teeth again. Remaining kind, despite all.
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The U.S. has surpassed 2000 documented measles cases this year, the highest in more than 30 years.
This is driven by rampant disinformation about vaccines from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including in his capacity as a government official.
We will lose our elimination status shortly.
This is driven by rampant disinformation about vaccines from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including in his capacity as a government official.
We will lose our elimination status shortly.
US measles outbreak tops 2,000 known infections
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The U.S. has surpassed 2000 documented measles cases this year, the highest in more than 30 years.
This is driven by rampant disinformation about vaccines from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including in his capacity as a government official.
We will lose our elimination status shortly.
This is driven by rampant disinformation about vaccines from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., including in his capacity as a government official.
We will lose our elimination status shortly.
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🎧 LISTEN (40 secs) ⬇️ Learn why a current EPA worker turned to Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy as Trump moved to destabilize our democracy.
Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy helps federal workers slow, stop, and reverse Trump’s illegal orders.
Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy helps federal workers slow, stop, and reverse Trump’s illegal orders.
December 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🎧 LISTEN (40 secs) ⬇️ Learn why a current EPA worker turned to Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy as Trump moved to destabilize our democracy.
Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy helps federal workers slow, stop, and reverse Trump’s illegal orders.
Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy helps federal workers slow, stop, and reverse Trump’s illegal orders.
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One of the reasons I’m glad I retired from Professoring before the 2024 election is seeing Universities cave to right wing pressure.
The U of Oklahoma’s decision to remove Mel Curth from her teaching position for failing a student who quoted the Bible instead of a reliable source is one example.
The U of Oklahoma’s decision to remove Mel Curth from her teaching position for failing a student who quoted the Bible instead of a reliable source is one example.
Attorney for fired OU instructor issues statement over Bible essay dispute
Brittany Stewart, a civil rights attorney representing Mel Curth, said the graduate teaching assistant is considering legal options, including appealing the University of Oklahoma’s decision to remove...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
One of the reasons I’m glad I retired from Professoring before the 2024 election is seeing Universities cave to right wing pressure.
The U of Oklahoma’s decision to remove Mel Curth from her teaching position for failing a student who quoted the Bible instead of a reliable source is one example.
The U of Oklahoma’s decision to remove Mel Curth from her teaching position for failing a student who quoted the Bible instead of a reliable source is one example.
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You know what, shitbird? I have an idea. What about a VACCINE?
There are several in late stages of development.
Will you promote them so we can get “children back into the woods” as you say?
There are several in late stages of development.
Will you promote them so we can get “children back into the woods” as you say?
December 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
You know what, shitbird? I have an idea. What about a VACCINE?
There are several in late stages of development.
Will you promote them so we can get “children back into the woods” as you say?
There are several in late stages of development.
Will you promote them so we can get “children back into the woods” as you say?
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Nothing like Republicans destroying the First Amendment and acting as stochastic terrorists. (BTW, the letter wasn't to me).
December 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Nothing like Republicans destroying the First Amendment and acting as stochastic terrorists. (BTW, the letter wasn't to me).
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Contrast this with how this same administration has revoked visas for researchers studying how information ecosystems are manipulated (including by foreign actors like Russia). Seems strange that they welcome back the manipulators and attack those working to identify and call them out.
Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Contrast this with how this same administration has revoked visas for researchers studying how information ecosystems are manipulated (including by foreign actors like Russia). Seems strange that they welcome back the manipulators and attack those working to identify and call them out.
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Russia, Russia, Russia was always Real, Real, Real.
December 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Russia, Russia, Russia was always Real, Real, Real.
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Wow, Russian assets out in the open and celebrating their welcome return to the US. Feels like Trump is telling Americans, fuck you.
December 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Wow, Russian assets out in the open and celebrating their welcome return to the US. Feels like Trump is telling Americans, fuck you.
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Can it be more evident than this how this entire US admin is serving russian interests and literally wants the US to become the shithole Russia is?
December 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Can it be more evident than this how this entire US admin is serving russian interests and literally wants the US to become the shithole Russia is?
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Trump is famously loyal to no one. However there is one exception that must always be mentioned - Putin.
December 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Trump is famously loyal to no one. However there is one exception that must always be mentioned - Putin.
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Not a single U. S. cable news station mentioned Trump lifting sanctions on Russian military suppliers last week.
I don't think ANY of the corporate media did.
tass.com/world/2061255
I don't think ANY of the corporate media did.
tass.com/world/2061255
US Treasury removes six entities, two individuals from anti-Russian sanctions
The sanctions will no longer apply to Russian citizen Dmitry Bugayenko and Finnish citizen Evgenia Dremova
tass.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Not a single U. S. cable news station mentioned Trump lifting sanctions on Russian military suppliers last week.
I don't think ANY of the corporate media did.
tass.com/world/2061255
I don't think ANY of the corporate media did.
tass.com/world/2061255
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Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Exclusive: A year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling Russian money to MAGA pundits like Benny Johnson and Tim Pool, a Trump administration effort involving State and the FBI has welcomed Tenet's founders back into the US. @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-che...
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As 2025 ends, I look back at the damage federal science and medicine have sustained thus far under Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. through the lens of a classic science fiction film. Truly, it’s a madhouse at HHS. sciencebasedmedicine.org/public-healt...
It’s a madhouse! Public health under the heirs to Lysenko (and Dr. Zaius) in 2025
As 2025 barrels towards its depressing conclusion, I look back at the damage federal science and medicine have sustained thus far under Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. through the lens of a cla
sciencebasedmedicine.org
December 30, 2025 at 2:10 AM
As 2025 ends, I look back at the damage federal science and medicine have sustained thus far under Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. through the lens of a classic science fiction film. Truly, it’s a madhouse at HHS. sciencebasedmedicine.org/public-healt...
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The next "real" Congress can reverse every decision Trump made to name a piece of federal property after himself with a single short law -- simply pass a bill that states no current, past or future POTUS can have federal property bear their name if they're convicted on felony charges in any court.
December 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The next "real" Congress can reverse every decision Trump made to name a piece of federal property after himself with a single short law -- simply pass a bill that states no current, past or future POTUS can have federal property bear their name if they're convicted on felony charges in any court.
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NBC: “More musicians cancel concerts at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the venue to include Trump’s name.”
KRISTY LEE: “Losing my integrity would cost me more than any paycheck… I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
KRISTY LEE: “Losing my integrity would cost me more than any paycheck… I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
NBC: “More musicians cancel concerts at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the venue to include Trump’s name.”
KRISTY LEE: “Losing my integrity would cost me more than any paycheck… I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
KRISTY LEE: “Losing my integrity would cost me more than any paycheck… I can’t stand on that stage and sleep right at night.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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As 2025 wraps up, there are a few things we'd like to leave behind when the new year rolls around.
'6-7,' Dubai chocolate, Labubu: You took 2025, now scat!
As 2025 wraps up, there are a few things we'd like to leave behind when the new year rolls around. Put “6-7” in that category.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
As 2025 wraps up, there are a few things we'd like to leave behind when the new year rolls around.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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White House Deputy Press Secretary gets community noted
December 20, 2025 at 5:37 AM
White House Deputy Press Secretary gets community noted
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"DOJ sources — including officials who’ve actually seen what’s inside the Epstein files — are telling me there’s real concern after today’s so-called “release.” Because documents that should have been turned over today aren’t just heavily redacted — they appear to be missing."
December 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
"DOJ sources — including officials who’ve actually seen what’s inside the Epstein files — are telling me there’s real concern after today’s so-called “release.” Because documents that should have been turned over today aren’t just heavily redacted — they appear to be missing."
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"They’re counting on us to go quiet. They’re counting on the holidays. They’re counting on distraction. They’re counting on the news cycle flipping to something else.
My sources say they believe they bought time—Congress goes dark ... Trump disappears into Mar-a-Lago, and everyone 'moves on.'”
My sources say they believe they bought time—Congress goes dark ... Trump disappears into Mar-a-Lago, and everyone 'moves on.'”
December 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"They’re counting on us to go quiet. They’re counting on the holidays. They’re counting on distraction. They’re counting on the news cycle flipping to something else.
My sources say they believe they bought time—Congress goes dark ... Trump disappears into Mar-a-Lago, and everyone 'moves on.'”
My sources say they believe they bought time—Congress goes dark ... Trump disappears into Mar-a-Lago, and everyone 'moves on.'”
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“The inflation data is missing numbers on the key areas that are costing you more — no data from October & November on food, shelter, and health care.”
@jessicatarlov.bsky.social making the point that the Trump numbers should be “taken with a grain of salt”
@jessicatarlov.bsky.social making the point that the Trump numbers should be “taken with a grain of salt”
December 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
“The inflation data is missing numbers on the key areas that are costing you more — no data from October & November on food, shelter, and health care.”
@jessicatarlov.bsky.social making the point that the Trump numbers should be “taken with a grain of salt”
@jessicatarlov.bsky.social making the point that the Trump numbers should be “taken with a grain of salt”
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December 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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