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In a world awash with negative science/health news this is unashamedly great news. connectsci.au/news/news-pa...
Seventh patient in HIV remission after stem cell transplant | News | ConnectSci
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December 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
In a world awash with negative science/health news this is unashamedly great news. connectsci.au/news/news-pa...
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Nothing like a room full of white men gathering around and being extremely racist. It's a klan rally without the hoods.
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Nothing like a room full of white men gathering around and being extremely racist. It's a klan rally without the hoods.
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truly. it's really not hard to critique vile people without relying on misogynist / homophobic / racist cheap shots that were popular in my middle school classroom in the 90s
It’s amazing how much a woman behaving badly makes people think they have a hall pass to use the most sexist language and rhetoric they can think of
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
truly. it's really not hard to critique vile people without relying on misogynist / homophobic / racist cheap shots that were popular in my middle school classroom in the 90s
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An entire room full of powerful old white people smiling and laughing as the president dehumanizes black immigrants and the first black president.
Just fucking pathetic.
Just fucking pathetic.
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
An entire room full of powerful old white people smiling and laughing as the president dehumanizes black immigrants and the first black president.
Just fucking pathetic.
Just fucking pathetic.
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It's funny that Hegseth calls himself "Secretary of War" and the admin talks about the "Department of War" when that's just... an unofficial rebrand. Congress never changed it. He's the Secretary of Defense, legally. They're just doing a bit. They changed the website to war dot gov and everything.
December 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
It's funny that Hegseth calls himself "Secretary of War" and the admin talks about the "Department of War" when that's just... an unofficial rebrand. Congress never changed it. He's the Secretary of Defense, legally. They're just doing a bit. They changed the website to war dot gov and everything.
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Nearly six months later.
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Nearly six months later.
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4/4
Disability rights exist to protect employees and uphold fairness.
CDC supervisors: violating these laws is illegal. “Just following orders” won’t shield you.
Uphold the law, respect accommodations, and protect human dignity.✊
ADA law overview: www.ada.gov/law-and-regs...
Disability rights exist to protect employees and uphold fairness.
CDC supervisors: violating these laws is illegal. “Just following orders” won’t shield you.
Uphold the law, respect accommodations, and protect human dignity.✊
ADA law overview: www.ada.gov/law-and-regs...
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended
The text of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
www.ada.gov
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Disability rights exist to protect employees and uphold fairness.
CDC supervisors: violating these laws is illegal. “Just following orders” won’t shield you.
Uphold the law, respect accommodations, and protect human dignity.✊
ADA law overview: www.ada.gov/law-and-regs...
Disability rights exist to protect employees and uphold fairness.
CDC supervisors: violating these laws is illegal. “Just following orders” won’t shield you.
Uphold the law, respect accommodations, and protect human dignity.✊
ADA law overview: www.ada.gov/law-and-regs...
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3/4
Even seemingly small administrative actions can profoundly harm individuals, shattering our sense of safety and fairness, while also eroding trust and normalizing discrimination.
History warns: stripping protections from one group puts everyone’s rights at risk.
Even seemingly small administrative actions can profoundly harm individuals, shattering our sense of safety and fairness, while also eroding trust and normalizing discrimination.
History warns: stripping protections from one group puts everyone’s rights at risk.
The Murder of People with Disabilities | Holocaust Encyclopedia
At the beginning of WWII, people with mental or physical disabilities were targeted for murder in what the Nazis called the T-4, or "euthanasia," program.
encyclopedia.ushmm.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Even seemingly small administrative actions can profoundly harm individuals, shattering our sense of safety and fairness, while also eroding trust and normalizing discrimination.
History warns: stripping protections from one group puts everyone’s rights at risk.
Even seemingly small administrative actions can profoundly harm individuals, shattering our sense of safety and fairness, while also eroding trust and normalizing discrimination.
History warns: stripping protections from one group puts everyone’s rights at risk.
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Why should this matter beyond CDC? Targeting vulnerable groups isn’t just unethical; history shows it’s a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.
Nazis, for example, systematically oppressed and murdered disabled people to consolidate power.
Workplace attacks echo these patterns.
Why should this matter beyond CDC? Targeting vulnerable groups isn’t just unethical; history shows it’s a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.
Nazis, for example, systematically oppressed and murdered disabled people to consolidate power.
Workplace attacks echo these patterns.
Euthanasia Program and Aktion T4 | Holocaust Encyclopedia
The Nazi Euthanasia Program, codenamed Aktion "T4," was the systematic murder of institutionalized people with disabilities. Read about Nazi “euthanasia.”
encyclopedia.ushmm.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Why should this matter beyond CDC? Targeting vulnerable groups isn’t just unethical; history shows it’s a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.
Nazis, for example, systematically oppressed and murdered disabled people to consolidate power.
Workplace attacks echo these patterns.
Why should this matter beyond CDC? Targeting vulnerable groups isn’t just unethical; history shows it’s a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.
Nazis, for example, systematically oppressed and murdered disabled people to consolidate power.
Workplace attacks echo these patterns.
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We’ve posted a lot lately about CDC denying reasonable accommodations to disabled employees -- e.g., telling a paraplegic person who normally teleworks to report to the office immediately or use leave.
Yes, that’s really happening.
Let’s talk a bit about why everyone should care.
We’ve posted a lot lately about CDC denying reasonable accommodations to disabled employees -- e.g., telling a paraplegic person who normally teleworks to report to the office immediately or use leave.
Yes, that’s really happening.
Let’s talk a bit about why everyone should care.
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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We’ve posted a lot lately about CDC denying reasonable accommodations to disabled employees -- e.g., telling a paraplegic person who normally teleworks to report to the office immediately or use leave.
Yes, that’s really happening.
Let’s talk a bit about why everyone should care.
We’ve posted a lot lately about CDC denying reasonable accommodations to disabled employees -- e.g., telling a paraplegic person who normally teleworks to report to the office immediately or use leave.
Yes, that’s really happening.
Let’s talk a bit about why everyone should care.
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I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites nbcmontana.com/news/local/g...
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites
The Gallatin City-County Health Department has confirmed a second case of measles in Gallatin County, with the latest case identified on Dec. 1, 2025.This foll
nbcmontana.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
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Warner also says the IG report found "several other Signal chats Hegseth used for official business."
"It reflects a broader pattern of recklessness and poor judgment from a secretary who has repeatedly shown he is in over his head."
"It reflects a broader pattern of recklessness and poor judgment from a secretary who has repeatedly shown he is in over his head."
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Warner also says the IG report found "several other Signal chats Hegseth used for official business."
"It reflects a broader pattern of recklessness and poor judgment from a secretary who has repeatedly shown he is in over his head."
"It reflects a broader pattern of recklessness and poor judgment from a secretary who has repeatedly shown he is in over his head."
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Mark Warner, the top Dem on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he reviewed the DOD IG's Signalgate report and Pete Hegseth either needs to be fired or resign.
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Mark Warner, the top Dem on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he reviewed the DOD IG's Signalgate report and Pete Hegseth either needs to be fired or resign.
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As schools buy invasive surveillance tech and increasingly incorporate AI into the classroom, we're calling on Congress to update privacy laws in order to protect students online and off.
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
As schools buy invasive surveillance tech and increasingly incorporate AI into the classroom, we're calling on Congress to update privacy laws in order to protect students online and off.
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BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
BREAKING: All House Democrats have signed our discharge petition to extend the ACA tax credits.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
That makes 214.
We can protect health care and lower costs — if only 4 Republicans will join us.
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Tell your members of Congress to reject an abortion ban for people who rely on the Affordable Care Act.
Protect Abortion Coverage in the ACA
Congress is locked in negotiations over whether to make healthcare affordable or let costs skyrocket. Anti-abortion groups are trying to exploit the debate to push abortion out of reach. We must take ...
action.aclu.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Tell your members of Congress to reject an abortion ban for people who rely on the Affordable Care Act.
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Anti-abortion groups are pushing to ban abortion coverage for anyone who gets tax credits to pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
If Congress caves, this would be the first federal ban on private insurance coverage of abortion, and could push care out of reach for millions.
If Congress caves, this would be the first federal ban on private insurance coverage of abortion, and could push care out of reach for millions.
The big sticking point in the White House’s health care proposal
For many GOP members, an expansion of abortion restrictions in Obamacare is a must-have in any tentative health care plan.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Anti-abortion groups are pushing to ban abortion coverage for anyone who gets tax credits to pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
If Congress caves, this would be the first federal ban on private insurance coverage of abortion, and could push care out of reach for millions.
If Congress caves, this would be the first federal ban on private insurance coverage of abortion, and could push care out of reach for millions.
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1. Missouri prefiled bills are in, and the anti-trans panic continues.
One even goes as far as to ban social transition in schools.
Any teacher who "supports" it, including name changes, pronouns, or "treatment," would be fired.
Even with parent permission!
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One even goes as far as to ban social transition in schools.
Any teacher who "supports" it, including name changes, pronouns, or "treatment," would be fired.
Even with parent permission!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New Missouri Bill Would Ban "Social Transition" In Schools, Even With Parental Permission
The bill defines social transition as name changes and pronouns, and would disallow any "conduct that facilitates" such social transition.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
1. Missouri prefiled bills are in, and the anti-trans panic continues.
One even goes as far as to ban social transition in schools.
Any teacher who "supports" it, including name changes, pronouns, or "treatment," would be fired.
Even with parent permission!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
One even goes as far as to ban social transition in schools.
Any teacher who "supports" it, including name changes, pronouns, or "treatment," would be fired.
Even with parent permission!
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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This is racist and dangerous. Last I checked, Somalians are Black and Rep. Omar is a colleague. Where are the @housedemocrats.bsky.social? The @blackcaucus.bsky.social ?
Do not allow these insults to go unanswered.
Do not allow these insults to go unanswered.
Trump calls Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) "garbage," says that Somalians don't belong in the U.S. because they "do nothing but complain... do nothing but bitch"
December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is racist and dangerous. Last I checked, Somalians are Black and Rep. Omar is a colleague. Where are the @housedemocrats.bsky.social? The @blackcaucus.bsky.social ?
Do not allow these insults to go unanswered.
Do not allow these insults to go unanswered.
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The day by day report was creepy
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The day by day report was creepy
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If this were a war, these strikes would be war crimes. But it's not a war, so it's murder.
Pretty simple framing, really.
Pretty simple framing, really.
Van Hollen: "It's either murder from the first strike if their whole theory is wrong, and I think the weight of the legal opinion is they've concocted this ridiculous legal theory. But even if you accept it, then it is a war crime. I do believe the secretary of defense should be held accountable"
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
If this were a war, these strikes would be war crimes. But it's not a war, so it's murder.
Pretty simple framing, really.
Pretty simple framing, really.
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A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
As Trump's immigration raids hit New Orleans, a Chicago group shares resistance tips
A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
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Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage: