Alina B Baciu
@alinabbaciu.bsky.social
my own views | #publichealth | #SDOH | DC, Nacotchtank land, Douglass Commonwealth, 51st state
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For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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WE WON!!!
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
democracyforward.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
WE WON!!!
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
Starbucks strike kicks off today: 1,000 Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) members in 19 cities across 14 states, and growing. Find the picket line near you and don’t cross it. www.nocontractnocoffee.org?link_id=2
No Contract, No Coffee | Starbucks Workers United
Starbucks baristas brewing change. Join the movement for fair contracts, better wages, and worker protections.
www.nocontractnocoffee.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Starbucks strike kicks off today: 1,000 Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) members in 19 cities across 14 states, and growing. Find the picket line near you and don’t cross it. www.nocontractnocoffee.org?link_id=2
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It is because of the existential threat posed by the politically-motivated weaponization of antiscience by bad actors (w.r.t. climate AND COVID) that @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I wrote #ScienceUnderSiege (see e.g. our
@pbs.org #NewsHour interview: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...)
@pbs.org #NewsHour interview: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...)
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It is because of the existential threat posed by the politically-motivated weaponization of antiscience by bad actors (w.r.t. climate AND COVID) that @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I wrote #ScienceUnderSiege (see e.g. our
@pbs.org #NewsHour interview: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...)
@pbs.org #NewsHour interview: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...)
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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In Chicago, the courage of good, everyday folks getting in the face of ICE/BP and fighting back is restoring my faith in America
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
A nation of heroes, a Senate of cowards | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Cheney didn’t save us from Trump. He created him.
www.inquirer.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In Chicago, the courage of good, everyday folks getting in the face of ICE/BP and fighting back is restoring my faith in America
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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"When Patrick Henry worried that the president might easily become a king, James Madison sought to reassure him by noting that 'the purse is in the hands of the representatives of the people.'" Let's see how many justices agree. ICYMI @monacharen.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/which-cons...
Which Conservative Justices Will Fall for Trump’s Tariff Power Grab?
Emergency powers “tend to kindle emergencies,” as a great justice of yore once observed.
www.thebulwark.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"When Patrick Henry worried that the president might easily become a king, James Madison sought to reassure him by noting that 'the purse is in the hands of the representatives of the people.'" Let's see how many justices agree. ICYMI @monacharen.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/which-cons...
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“woke” is when you acknowledge that black people have contributed to the united states
Two panels commemorating the contribution of Black American soldiers towards the liberation of the Netherlands in World War Two have been quietly removed from a cemetery in Limburg. It follows a complaint by right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission.
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“woke” is when you acknowledge that black people have contributed to the united states
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Video of Greg Bovino in Waukegan, with residents following and shouting, “You a bitch!” Taken by Armando Sanchez
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Video of Greg Bovino in Waukegan, with residents following and shouting, “You a bitch!” Taken by Armando Sanchez
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Really interesting piece, with lots of data, and reasons for both hope and dismay. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
10 Years After the Paris Climate Agreement, Here's Where We Are
Has anything really changed in the decade since the Paris Agreement was reached? Actually, quite a lot.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Really interesting piece, with lots of data, and reasons for both hope and dismay. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
gross and disappointing that the guy who explained away a Nazi salute as an “awkward gesture” is monitoring the mayor-elect of NYC for “antisemitism”
criticizing a genocidal government is not antisemitic
criticizing a genocidal government is not antisemitic
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
gross and disappointing that the guy who explained away a Nazi salute as an “awkward gesture” is monitoring the mayor-elect of NYC for “antisemitism”
criticizing a genocidal government is not antisemitic
criticizing a genocidal government is not antisemitic
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America has given up on the future.
And every panel and battery that China exports is a reduction in the potential market for US fossil fuel.
We need to treat the oil companies as stranded assets, failed businesses that need to be wound down.
And every panel and battery that China exports is a reduction in the potential market for US fossil fuel.
We need to treat the oil companies as stranded assets, failed businesses that need to be wound down.
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
America has given up on the future.
And every panel and battery that China exports is a reduction in the potential market for US fossil fuel.
We need to treat the oil companies as stranded assets, failed businesses that need to be wound down.
And every panel and battery that China exports is a reduction in the potential market for US fossil fuel.
We need to treat the oil companies as stranded assets, failed businesses that need to be wound down.
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While US venture capitalists were buying monkey jpegs, and DOGE coins, and figuring out how to get Black women fired, and tweeting about white birthrates, and trying to mandate which bathroom trans kids should use, China was making progress on climate change and taking the lead in a real industry.
China has made cheap, clean energy available in huge quantities. The world should take the win econ.st/4oqFszB
Photo: Eyevine
Photo: Eyevine
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
While US venture capitalists were buying monkey jpegs, and DOGE coins, and figuring out how to get Black women fired, and tweeting about white birthrates, and trying to mandate which bathroom trans kids should use, China was making progress on climate change and taking the lead in a real industry.
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So much in wapo article abt the hideous antisemitic degeneracy at Heritage. Summed up in two nuggets. CEO Roberts says he didn't mean to offend by attacking "globalists"; then we learn his speechwriter is upset he might have to share a meal with Jews. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
So much in wapo article abt the hideous antisemitic degeneracy at Heritage. Summed up in two nuggets. CEO Roberts says he didn't mean to offend by attacking "globalists"; then we learn his speechwriter is upset he might have to share a meal with Jews. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
Gold standard science
"earlier this year, the Trump administration quietly dismantled the external peer review procedure that assured that CDC-funded extramural research reflected the “most meritorious ideas and projects,” and maintained public accountability."
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
insidemedicine.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: The Trump administration dismantled the CDC’s peer review system. Staffers scrambled to salvage it.
The CDC sends hundreds of millions of dollars to outside researchers each year. Would the Trump administration let that happen in 2025?
insidemedicine.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Gold standard science
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At this point, anyone—a university, a law firm, a corporation, a Democrat—bending the knee to Trump is doing it because they want to, not because of any political reality.
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
At this point, anyone—a university, a law firm, a corporation, a Democrat—bending the knee to Trump is doing it because they want to, not because of any political reality.
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THE PROPHESY HAS BEEN FULFILLED
DAYENU
DAYENU
why is this mayoral election different than all other mayoral elections?
in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
in all other mayoral elections, we get to see andrew cuomo lose but once. but in this mayoral elections, we get to see him lose *twice*.
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
THE PROPHESY HAS BEEN FULFILLED
DAYENU
DAYENU
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Assalam Alaikum, Mayor Mamdani!
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Assalam Alaikum, Mayor Mamdani!
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Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
the other thing about this is that there is no reason to pit these candidates against each other? each are good fits for their respective electorates and each shows the value of vigorous campaigns focused on the stated material problems of voters.
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Came here to say this, but Jamelle Bouie has this covered. 👇
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
When the Democratic tent includes candidates like Spanberger and Mamdani, there is no crisis, or fight, for the party. IT’S A COALITION, NOT A POINT ESTIMATE.
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South Korea (hey how about it PM #MarkCarney?) #Solar #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition electrek.co/2025/11/02/n...
New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
Starting this month, parking lots in South Korea with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar canopies and carports.
electrek.co
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
South Korea (hey how about it PM #MarkCarney?) #Solar #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition electrek.co/2025/11/02/n...
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Every day at noon, no matter how busy, Johny Merida Aguilar left his construction job and hurried to his 5-year-old son's school to feed him. His son has brain cancer and generally only accepts food from his father.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
He was caring for his 5-year-old son with brain cancer. Then he was detained by ICE.
A court has temporarily blocked Johny Merida Aguilar's deportation to Bolivia.
www.inquirer.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Every day at noon, no matter how busy, Johny Merida Aguilar left his construction job and hurried to his 5-year-old son's school to feed him. His son has brain cancer and generally only accepts food from his father.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
Merida Aguilar was arrested by ICE in September and faces deportation to Bolivia.
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I interviewed Paulina Borsook, who warned of tech culture's toxic underbelly over 30 years ago.
She wrote a prescient and scathing book, "Cyberselfish."
It tanked her career, but a new generation is discovering her work as tech fascism tries to kill democracy 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL-k...
She wrote a prescient and scathing book, "Cyberselfish."
It tanked her career, but a new generation is discovering her work as tech fascism tries to kill democracy 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL-k...
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I interviewed Paulina Borsook, who warned of tech culture's toxic underbelly over 30 years ago.
She wrote a prescient and scathing book, "Cyberselfish."
It tanked her career, but a new generation is discovering her work as tech fascism tries to kill democracy 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL-k...
She wrote a prescient and scathing book, "Cyberselfish."
It tanked her career, but a new generation is discovering her work as tech fascism tries to kill democracy 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL-k...
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People are hungry right now. Not in theory...right now. If your fridge is full, here’s how to help someone who’s isn’t. Fast, local, and judgment-free ways to give real support. #FoodJustice #MutualAid
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
People are hungry right now. Not in theory...right now. If your fridge is full, here’s how to help someone who’s isn’t. Fast, local, and judgment-free ways to give real support. #FoodJustice #MutualAid
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It's uncanny how Cuomo has been laser-focused at appealing to the absolute worst qualities in people - their insularity, their tribalism, and now their fear. A campaign monumental in its cynicism, a colossal bet by this man and his billionaire backers that people are basically bad.
This isn't a closing election argument, it's Vidkun Quisling explaining why surrender is better than resistance.
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It's uncanny how Cuomo has been laser-focused at appealing to the absolute worst qualities in people - their insularity, their tribalism, and now their fear. A campaign monumental in its cynicism, a colossal bet by this man and his billionaire backers that people are basically bad.