Susipsych Just trying to stay sane-ish
@susipsych.bsky.social
Former psychologist / college prof now into #IAQ 😷
Educational website https://howsyourair.com
Born at ~320ppm
Dinnerstein pretty much nailed it all in "The Mermaid & The Minotaur"
Recommend https://toolsofourtools.org/detrumpify-about
Educational website https://howsyourair.com
Born at ~320ppm
Dinnerstein pretty much nailed it all in "The Mermaid & The Minotaur"
Recommend https://toolsofourtools.org/detrumpify-about
Are you in one of these states?
"...for those on traditional Medicare in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington."
"...for those on traditional Medicare in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington."
Medicare is launching a new pilot program that will require prior approval for 17 health services using artificial intelligence tools. The pilot will last six years. It begins on January 1, 2026, for those on traditional Medicare in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington.
New Medicare program: Full list of services that will need prior approval
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model is launching in six states starting next year.
www.newsweek.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Are you in one of these states?
"...for those on traditional Medicare in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington."
"...for those on traditional Medicare in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington."
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I'm ready to be the type of Democrat the Democratic Party has needed this entire time. The type of Democrat who will fight Trump’s authoritarianism by showing up, not with strongly worded letters.
The type of Democrat who will fight, not fold.
The type of Democrat who will fight, not fold.
December 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I'm ready to be the type of Democrat the Democratic Party has needed this entire time. The type of Democrat who will fight Trump’s authoritarianism by showing up, not with strongly worded letters.
The type of Democrat who will fight, not fold.
The type of Democrat who will fight, not fold.
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Gingerbread 2025 Dumpster 🔥
December 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Gingerbread 2025 Dumpster 🔥
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Confirmed: The "call center" ICE is planning to open in the Nashville area isn't *just* a call center.
According to new DHS documents, the ICE 287(g) National Coordination Center will host, among other things, the dispatch center for a transportation network of private armed guards. 🧵
According to new DHS documents, the ICE 287(g) National Coordination Center will host, among other things, the dispatch center for a transportation network of private armed guards. 🧵
December 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Confirmed: The "call center" ICE is planning to open in the Nashville area isn't *just* a call center.
According to new DHS documents, the ICE 287(g) National Coordination Center will host, among other things, the dispatch center for a transportation network of private armed guards. 🧵
According to new DHS documents, the ICE 287(g) National Coordination Center will host, among other things, the dispatch center for a transportation network of private armed guards. 🧵
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building politi.co/45ealjg via @politico.com
#jazz #music #ChristmasEve #Xmas #KennedyCenter
#jazz #music #ChristmasEve #Xmas #KennedyCenter
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
“When I saw the name change on the Kennedy Center website and then hours later on the building, I chose to cancel our concert,” Chuck Redd said.
politi.co
December 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building politi.co/45ealjg via @politico.com
#jazz #music #ChristmasEve #Xmas #KennedyCenter
#jazz #music #ChristmasEve #Xmas #KennedyCenter
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Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
And 1 million Epstein files appeared from thin air
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
And 1 million Epstein files appeared from thin air
December 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
And 1 million Epstein files appeared from thin air
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
And 1 million Epstein files appeared from thin air
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To the extent that Unitarian Universalism (tbc distinct from assumptions of Christian universalism or hegemony) has a core applicable here, it is that people not need share a creed to care about each other, or about the stranger.
That's how I got here. May you have a lovely night, lit by love.
That's how I got here. May you have a lovely night, lit by love.
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
To the extent that Unitarian Universalism (tbc distinct from assumptions of Christian universalism or hegemony) has a core applicable here, it is that people not need share a creed to care about each other, or about the stranger.
That's how I got here. May you have a lovely night, lit by love.
That's how I got here. May you have a lovely night, lit by love.
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So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
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When the year began, we penciled into our publication calendar the idea to finish 2025 by naming a Portlander of the Year. By the end of autumn, it was clear that this figure wasn’t really a person at all. It was a concept. It was a frog.
Portlander of the Year: The Frog
Rachel Saslow
www.wweek.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
When the year began, we penciled into our publication calendar the idea to finish 2025 by naming a Portlander of the Year. By the end of autumn, it was clear that this figure wasn’t really a person at all. It was a concept. It was a frog.
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During the holiday season, we all want to spend time with our loved ones.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
December 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
During the holiday season, we all want to spend time with our loved ones.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
And yet, just two months after buying Walgreens for $10 billion, the private equity firm Sycamore Partners stripped hourly workers of paid vacation, including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Shameful.
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Greenlanders prepare a big greeting for Trump's Reichsstatthalter, Jeff Landry.
December 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Greenlanders prepare a big greeting for Trump's Reichsstatthalter, Jeff Landry.
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Elise Stefanik exits NY governor's race and will leave Congress, too. Ironically years after leaving human race.
December 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Elise Stefanik exits NY governor's race and will leave Congress, too. Ironically years after leaving human race.
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Filing closed in North Carolina three hours ago and no one filed to primary Don Davis. According to Politics1, 3rd parties and independents have until March 3rd to file to run.
Major party filing closes tomorrow in North Carolina & Don Davis doesn't have a primary challenger. So either there's a surprise qualifier or people are going to have to get real comfortable with supporting a 3rd party or independent option. Otherwise, it'll just be a choice between two fascists.
Politics1 - Online Guide to North Carolina Elections, Candidates & Politics
US Political and Election news from around the nation - by Ron Gunzburger, publisher of the award-winning Politics1.com site
politics1.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Filing closed in North Carolina three hours ago and no one filed to primary Don Davis. According to Politics1, 3rd parties and independents have until March 3rd to file to run.
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Really proud of @runforsomething.net’s work in NC as part of the recruitment effort there - @abreezeclayton.bsky.social set the tone from the top and the entire ecosystem followed thru. Winning big starts with running everywhere 😎
December 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Really proud of @runforsomething.net’s work in NC as part of the recruitment effort there - @abreezeclayton.bsky.social set the tone from the top and the entire ecosystem followed thru. Winning big starts with running everywhere 😎
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Maria has been accused over the years of fabricating her story that she had gone to the FBI. After finding the document in the trove, I called her. She broke down in tears.
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
December 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Maria has been accused over the years of fabricating her story that she had gone to the FBI. After finding the document in the trove, I called her. She broke down in tears.
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
“I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
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Scientists have created a new protein-based gel that can regenerate damaged tooth enamel. The material mimics a natural process to regrow enamel mineral structure inside holes and cracks. This technology could prevent decay and treat sensitive teeth.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repa
www.healthday.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Scientists have created a new protein-based gel that can regenerate damaged tooth enamel. The material mimics a natural process to regrow enamel mineral structure inside holes and cracks. This technology could prevent decay and treat sensitive teeth.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
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THREAD: The FDA has made it difficult to find where medications are made. Today we're changing that with our latest tool.
With Rx Inspector, it’s possible to see your drug’s manufacturing facility and what the FDA found during its inspections.
Here's how you can use it. 1/
With Rx Inspector, it’s possible to see your drug’s manufacturing facility and what the FDA found during its inspections.
Here's how you can use it. 1/
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
THREAD: The FDA has made it difficult to find where medications are made. Today we're changing that with our latest tool.
With Rx Inspector, it’s possible to see your drug’s manufacturing facility and what the FDA found during its inspections.
Here's how you can use it. 1/
With Rx Inspector, it’s possible to see your drug’s manufacturing facility and what the FDA found during its inspections.
Here's how you can use it. 1/
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Finally visited the site of the Nuremberg trial today. Lots of thoughts and feelings but mostly a potent and poignant reminder of the international order the US and allies tried to create after the horrors of the Holocaust and the Second World War and that is increasingly being abandoned by the US.
December 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Finally visited the site of the Nuremberg trial today. Lots of thoughts and feelings but mostly a potent and poignant reminder of the international order the US and allies tried to create after the horrors of the Holocaust and the Second World War and that is increasingly being abandoned by the US.
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
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This doesn't inspire confidence that the new ob/gyn office I went to today uses evidence-based medicine. Posted at the check-out, NO mention of MASKS ? NO VACCINE ? OMG #CovidIsNotOver & pregnant women (which thankfully I'll never be) should really get much better care. But it's from W.H.O. so cool?
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This doesn't inspire confidence that the new ob/gyn office I went to today uses evidence-based medicine. Posted at the check-out, NO mention of MASKS ? NO VACCINE ? OMG #CovidIsNotOver & pregnant women (which thankfully I'll never be) should really get much better care. But it's from W.H.O. so cool?
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All the centers they’re cutting add up to less than $7 million in spending.
UNC athletics budget is $185.4 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
UNC athletics budget is $185.4 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
All the centers they’re cutting add up to less than $7 million in spending.
UNC athletics budget is $185.4 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
UNC athletics budget is $185.4 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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Six members of the Canadian Parliament were denied entry into the occupied West Bank by the Israeli army today at the Allenby Bridge / King Hussein Crossing.
One of the MPs, Iqra Khalid of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, was assaulted by an IDF soldier by being pushed multiple times.
One of the MPs, Iqra Khalid of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, was assaulted by an IDF soldier by being pushed multiple times.
Israel denies entry to Canadian MPs trying to reach occupied West Bank
Advocacy group urges sanctions on Israel after Canadian delegation, including six lawmakers, turned back to Jordan.
www.aljazeera.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Six members of the Canadian Parliament were denied entry into the occupied West Bank by the Israeli army today at the Allenby Bridge / King Hussein Crossing.
One of the MPs, Iqra Khalid of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, was assaulted by an IDF soldier by being pushed multiple times.
One of the MPs, Iqra Khalid of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, was assaulted by an IDF soldier by being pushed multiple times.
This doesn't inspire confidence that the new ob/gyn office I went to today uses evidence-based medicine. Posted at the check-out, NO mention of MASKS ? NO VACCINE ? OMG #CovidIsNotOver & pregnant women (which thankfully I'll never be) should really get much better care. But it's from W.H.O. so cool?
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This doesn't inspire confidence that the new ob/gyn office I went to today uses evidence-based medicine. Posted at the check-out, NO mention of MASKS ? NO VACCINE ? OMG #CovidIsNotOver & pregnant women (which thankfully I'll never be) should really get much better care. But it's from W.H.O. so cool?
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Cardinal in the snow, a classic for a reason ❤️❄️
Northern Cardinal in Central Park, 12.14.2025 #birds #ArtAdventCalendar
Northern Cardinal in Central Park, 12.14.2025 #birds #ArtAdventCalendar
December 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Cardinal in the snow, a classic for a reason ❤️❄️
Northern Cardinal in Central Park, 12.14.2025 #birds #ArtAdventCalendar
Northern Cardinal in Central Park, 12.14.2025 #birds #ArtAdventCalendar