J.S. Mill
@libsanity.bsky.social
Seeking the rational left, i.e. yes: liberal democracy, freedom of speech, science, social safety net; no: cancel culture, science denialism, or left or right extreme ideologies that reject these
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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Another block and run, again I didn't even see the reply before the block. There is an undeniable repeated pattern of leftists / 'progressives' shutting out anything that doesn't conform to their world view.
October 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Another block and run, again I didn't even see the reply before the block. There is an undeniable repeated pattern of leftists / 'progressives' shutting out anything that doesn't conform to their world view.
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Jane Goodall was the subject of a Gary Larson cartoon. Her organization was incensed.
Her, not so much.
Her foreword to one of his collections. What a woman!
Her, not so much.
Her foreword to one of his collections. What a woman!
October 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Jane Goodall was the subject of a Gary Larson cartoon. Her organization was incensed.
Her, not so much.
Her foreword to one of his collections. What a woman!
Her, not so much.
Her foreword to one of his collections. What a woman!
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I really hate being right. I told you these headlines were coming & they won’t stop here.
Newborns are too young to get their pertussis vaccine (whooping cough) so they rely on everyone around them to be vaccinated for protection.
#AmericasOnLifeSupport
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...
Newborns are too young to get their pertussis vaccine (whooping cough) so they rely on everyone around them to be vaccinated for protection.
#AmericasOnLifeSupport
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...
Mississippi Baby Dies of Whooping Cough Amid Rising Cases
A baby in Mississippi has died of whooping cough for the first time since 2012. The baby was less than two months old—too young for vaccination.
www.mississippifreepress.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I really hate being right. I told you these headlines were coming & they won’t stop here.
Newborns are too young to get their pertussis vaccine (whooping cough) so they rely on everyone around them to be vaccinated for protection.
#AmericasOnLifeSupport
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...
Newborns are too young to get their pertussis vaccine (whooping cough) so they rely on everyone around them to be vaccinated for protection.
#AmericasOnLifeSupport
www.mississippifreepress.org/mississippi-...
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BREAKING
The Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump’s power to fire the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission without cause, agreeing at the same time to consider overturning a longstanding precedent that has protected independent agencies
The Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump’s power to fire the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission without cause, agreeing at the same time to consider overturning a longstanding precedent that has protected independent agencies
September 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
BREAKING
The Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump’s power to fire the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission without cause, agreeing at the same time to consider overturning a longstanding precedent that has protected independent agencies
The Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump’s power to fire the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission without cause, agreeing at the same time to consider overturning a longstanding precedent that has protected independent agencies
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The NCAA Championships are full of Olympians. Thomas beat three female Olympians. Because he is male and swam in a female category.
HTH.
'Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win NCAA swimming title - BBC Sport' share.google/LAHeycDEK2uT...
HTH.
'Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win NCAA swimming title - BBC Sport' share.google/LAHeycDEK2uT...
Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win NCAA swimming title
Lia Thomas becomes the first known transgender athlete to win the highest US national college title with victory in the women's 500 yard freestyle.
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August 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The NCAA Championships are full of Olympians. Thomas beat three female Olympians. Because he is male and swam in a female category.
HTH.
'Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win NCAA swimming title - BBC Sport' share.google/LAHeycDEK2uT...
HTH.
'Lia Thomas becomes first known transgender athlete to win NCAA swimming title - BBC Sport' share.google/LAHeycDEK2uT...
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"Latinx" is more from Democrats, but on the wane
August 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"Latinx" is more from Democrats, but on the wane
So you’re saying this one is totes legit.
August 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
So you’re saying this one is totes legit.
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Paula Scanlan was made to share a changing room with Lia Thomas, Paula describes Lia as fully intact with male genitalia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEb4...
Sexual Assault Victim Describes Trauma of Sharing Locker Room With Male Lia Thomas
YouTube video by The Daily Signal
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July 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Paula Scanlan was made to share a changing room with Lia Thomas, Paula describes Lia as fully intact with male genitalia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEb4...
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'Along the road to Skrmetti, some believe, the L.G.B.T.Q. movement drove itself toward a cliff — and took the Democratic Party with it, chaining the Biden administration to one of the most divisive issues in American politics'.
Fascinating article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/m...
Fascinating article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/m...
How the Transgender Rights Movement Bet on the Supreme Court and Lost
www.nytimes.com
June 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
'Along the road to Skrmetti, some believe, the L.G.B.T.Q. movement drove itself toward a cliff — and took the Democratic Party with it, chaining the Biden administration to one of the most divisive issues in American politics'.
Fascinating article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/m...
Fascinating article.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/m...
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Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
Glyphosate, an herbicide linked to cancer, is also abundant in the United States.
www.motherjones.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water
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An amazing detail is that this guy was charged with practicing medicine without a license for giving puberty blockers to autistic kids
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
An amazing detail is that this guy was charged with practicing medicine without a license for giving puberty blockers to autistic kids
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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“If this was someone on active duty, their career would be completely over and they would be facing jail time most likely just because of the nature of this, of using the inappropriate system, never mind the fact that it demonstrates recklessness,” taskandpurpose.com/news/hegseth...
When rank-and-file troops leak secrets, they often go to jail
Whether on purpose or inadvertent, disclosures of classified or sensitive information can cost troops their careers.
taskandpurpose.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“If this was someone on active duty, their career would be completely over and they would be facing jail time most likely just because of the nature of this, of using the inappropriate system, never mind the fact that it demonstrates recklessness,” taskandpurpose.com/news/hegseth...
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World Athletics Association has a new test requirement to protect women’s sports. It’s about time, this regulation doesn’t belong in politics. A cheek swab will be done to determine that they belong in the women’s category. www.bbc.com/sport/athlet...
World Athletics approves one-off gender eligibility test for athletes wishing to compete in women's category
World Athletics approves a one-time genetic test for athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.
www.bbc.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:34 AM
World Athletics Association has a new test requirement to protect women’s sports. It’s about time, this regulation doesn’t belong in politics. A cheek swab will be done to determine that they belong in the women’s category. www.bbc.com/sport/athlet...
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There’s that airtight logic we’ve come to rely on from Don Jr
March 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
There’s that airtight logic we’ve come to rely on from Don Jr
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I was ripped to shreds on #CNN for standing up for the safety of the American military before Hegseth was hired. Told I was a “disgrace” who should be “ashamed of myself”, berated through the commercial break and threatened with defamation. Look where we are now.
March 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I was ripped to shreds on #CNN for standing up for the safety of the American military before Hegseth was hired. Told I was a “disgrace” who should be “ashamed of myself”, berated through the commercial break and threatened with defamation. Look where we are now.
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‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff
March 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
‘I Messed Up At Work Again,’ Crestfallen Michael Waltz Texts Wife, National Geographic Editorial Staff
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Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
March 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Pete Hegseth must resign or be fired immediately.
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"Was research, teaching and innovation really performed worse previously when we didn't have so many administrative burdens? Have we become more or less efficient at doing what we are really supposed to do—our core mission—in modern universities?"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
On the responsibilities of intellectuals and the rise of bullshit jobs in universities
You may never have considered yourself to be one. Why would you? But if you’re reading this, there is more than a likelihood that you are one. If you’re a
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March 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
"Was research, teaching and innovation really performed worse previously when we didn't have so many administrative burdens? Have we become more or less efficient at doing what we are really supposed to do—our core mission—in modern universities?"🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 academic.oup.com/brain/articl...