Ben
@kaisersoto.bsky.social
Interested in nerdy stuff, CEDH,science, medicine, Tx, DC local happenings and whatever strikes me as interesting today.
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country.
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
This Friday, where will you be?
standupforscience2025.org
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I’m a big fan of JVL, but I can’t abide this.
Those words meant something, and whatever the current circumstance, I’ll spend the rest of my days trying to make sure they mean something again.
Those words meant something, and whatever the current circumstance, I’ll spend the rest of my days trying to make sure they mean something again.
Trump was right. We truly are a nation of suckers to have believed this shit.
March 1, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I’m a big fan of JVL, but I can’t abide this.
Those words meant something, and whatever the current circumstance, I’ll spend the rest of my days trying to make sure they mean something again.
Those words meant something, and whatever the current circumstance, I’ll spend the rest of my days trying to make sure they mean something again.
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Recap
In 2019 RFK jr poured⛽ on the 🔥 of a measles outbreak in Samoa, intervening against vaccination, leading to 83 kids dead
In 2021 he & his fdn wrote a book opposing measles vaccination, denying its deadliness
In 2025, first US child death from measles in 22 yrs, RFK is Sec HHS & says NBD 🤷♂️
In 2019 RFK jr poured⛽ on the 🔥 of a measles outbreak in Samoa, intervening against vaccination, leading to 83 kids dead
In 2021 he & his fdn wrote a book opposing measles vaccination, denying its deadliness
In 2025, first US child death from measles in 22 yrs, RFK is Sec HHS & says NBD 🤷♂️
The US is experiencing the largest measles outbreak including the first deaths from the disease in decades.
RFk Jr - the newly confirmed HHS secretary - believes that this is a big pharma hoax & measles isn’t a deadly disease.
We are so screwed.
RFk Jr - the newly confirmed HHS secretary - believes that this is a big pharma hoax & measles isn’t a deadly disease.
We are so screwed.
February 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Recap
In 2019 RFK jr poured⛽ on the 🔥 of a measles outbreak in Samoa, intervening against vaccination, leading to 83 kids dead
In 2021 he & his fdn wrote a book opposing measles vaccination, denying its deadliness
In 2025, first US child death from measles in 22 yrs, RFK is Sec HHS & says NBD 🤷♂️
In 2019 RFK jr poured⛽ on the 🔥 of a measles outbreak in Samoa, intervening against vaccination, leading to 83 kids dead
In 2021 he & his fdn wrote a book opposing measles vaccination, denying its deadliness
In 2025, first US child death from measles in 22 yrs, RFK is Sec HHS & says NBD 🤷♂️
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This is your kid.
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
February 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This is your kid.
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
This is your kid with #measles.
Any questions?
Yes: does @ast-idcop.bsky.social transplantid.net have a 📂on #measles & how #VaccinesSaveLives? Plus guidance from @ishlt.bsky.social , @cdcgov.govmirrors.com, & @who.int ?
Of course! What to add?
transplantid.net?organisms=JE...
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Voted for Trump, now have buyer’s remorse? The Trump philosophy seems to be his version of FAFO. Don’t buy anything on the 28th unless you absolutely have to.
#Resist
#Resist
February 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Voted for Trump, now have buyer’s remorse? The Trump philosophy seems to be his version of FAFO. Don’t buy anything on the 28th unless you absolutely have to.
#Resist
#Resist
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“And therefore, we will _____.”
A statement from a spokesperson for The New York Times on White House press coverage:
February 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“And therefore, we will _____.”
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Yup. By Bill Bramhall
February 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Yup. By Bill Bramhall
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I know I keep banging on about this, but it's simply unfathomable to me that legitimate news organizations continue to participate in the WH press pool.
February 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I know I keep banging on about this, but it's simply unfathomable to me that legitimate news organizations continue to participate in the WH press pool.
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Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers.
apnews.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Dear Dems. This is a reminder that Donald Trump rescinded the ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees.
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Now would be a good time to propose legislation formalizing the prevention into a law
Time to do things that make him react to you.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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Stand with science. Always.
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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February 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stand with science. Always.
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Dreadful. Fully Preventable. More of this to come
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
At least 22 children and two adults infected in Texas measles outbreak
Nine of those infected were hospitalized and more cases are likely, health authorities said. U.S. vaccination rates for measles are falling, according to the CDC.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Dreadful. Fully Preventable. More of this to come
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Moving and completely true
February 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Moving and completely true
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How to get 146% return on investment?
The NIH. That's just the economic benefit.
Biomedical research promotes human health.
The NIH. That's just the economic benefit.
Biomedical research promotes human health.
February 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
How to get 146% return on investment?
The NIH. That's just the economic benefit.
Biomedical research promotes human health.
The NIH. That's just the economic benefit.
Biomedical research promotes human health.
Well said!
"Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope." - RFK Sr.
📣 Medical editors call for #action against the decisions being taken in the #USA undermining #medicine and #science, and international #coordination to preserve what has been built across borders.
#IDSky #Clinmicro #MedSky #Episky #publichealth #vaccines
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295...
#IDSky #Clinmicro #MedSky #Episky #publichealth #vaccines
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295...
February 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Well said!
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I'm about to drop some random scripts and carousels tonight. It's not going to be as orderly as I normally am; there's just a LOT going on.
But follow this thread. Script 1: RFK has made it through committee. CALL. YOUR. SENATORS.
We have to do everything in our power to defeat him.
But follow this thread. Script 1: RFK has made it through committee. CALL. YOUR. SENATORS.
We have to do everything in our power to defeat him.
![RFK HAS MADE IT THROUGH COMMITTEE. CALL YOUR SENATORS:
YOU: Hi, my name is [name], and I’m calling from [zip code].
YOU: I’m calling on [SENATOR] to vote against RFK Jr.’s nomination to HHS when it comes to the floor. His stance on vaccines and non-medical science is dangerous, and will absolutely cause medical harm.
YOU: Is [SENATOR] really okay with someone this inexperienced running such a sensitive position? What will [SENATOR] do, when we have outbreaks all across the country and the next pandemic? All of this comes at a cost.
YOU: I am calling on [ SENATOR] to reject his nomination when the vote comes tot he floor.
YOU: [ADD MORE/PERSONALIZE/CLARIFY IF YOU WANT A RESPONSE]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreicr3qkl2d7cgukjjofikrz5cpzou5drn26akiygd37tpzoszb54ba@jpeg)
February 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I'm about to drop some random scripts and carousels tonight. It's not going to be as orderly as I normally am; there's just a LOT going on.
But follow this thread. Script 1: RFK has made it through committee. CALL. YOUR. SENATORS.
We have to do everything in our power to defeat him.
But follow this thread. Script 1: RFK has made it through committee. CALL. YOUR. SENATORS.
We have to do everything in our power to defeat him.
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I had mistakenly thought the Dem-controlled Senate was able to pass all the pediatric cancer provisions that the House GOP cut after Musk's tantrum. But only a small funding extension for an existing program ultimately passed. The more significant other provisions (first four items below) are dead.
December 22, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I had mistakenly thought the Dem-controlled Senate was able to pass all the pediatric cancer provisions that the House GOP cut after Musk's tantrum. But only a small funding extension for an existing program ultimately passed. The more significant other provisions (first four items below) are dead.