@brookside.bsky.social
Retired diagnostic radiologist. Inveterate hiker with soulful embrace of all things mountainous. Father of two insightful and empathetic young men. Forever grateful.
The appalling presence of murderous thugs on American streets must be addressed first and foremost by the people. That said, the timidity of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries must be addressed. We need young, passionate, authentic voices on our behalf.
#newleadership
#resist
#newleadership
#resist
January 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The appalling presence of murderous thugs on American streets must be addressed first and foremost by the people. That said, the timidity of Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries must be addressed. We need young, passionate, authentic voices on our behalf.
#newleadership
#resist
#newleadership
#resist
@agawande.bsky.social Dr Gawande. I am greatly persuaded by your advocacy and that of Samantha Powers. After posting about USAID I got pushback in the form of this video. Can you please refute her conclusions? youtu.be/5mFSRb5dUOM?...
Chihombori-Quao: USAID was ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ in Africa | The Bottom Line
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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June 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
@agawande.bsky.social Dr Gawande. I am greatly persuaded by your advocacy and that of Samantha Powers. After posting about USAID I got pushback in the form of this video. Can you please refute her conclusions? youtu.be/5mFSRb5dUOM?...
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If the Supreme Court decides that the government can "erroneously" disappear you off the street to a foreign torture prison, and that federal courts have no power to do anything about it, that is, in a meaningful way, Pretty Much It www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
April 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If the Supreme Court decides that the government can "erroneously" disappear you off the street to a foreign torture prison, and that federal courts have no power to do anything about it, that is, in a meaningful way, Pretty Much It www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
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Erez Reuveni argued on behalf of the Justice Department during Friday’s hearing in the Abrego Garcia case.
Reuveni has reportedly been placed on leave.
Here’s one exchange with the judge that may have contributed to his ouster:
Reuveni has reportedly been placed on leave.
Here’s one exchange with the judge that may have contributed to his ouster:
April 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Erez Reuveni argued on behalf of the Justice Department during Friday’s hearing in the Abrego Garcia case.
Reuveni has reportedly been placed on leave.
Here’s one exchange with the judge that may have contributed to his ouster:
Reuveni has reportedly been placed on leave.
Here’s one exchange with the judge that may have contributed to his ouster:
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A graphic video shows the moment that Israeli troops fired on aid workers in clearly marked vehicles in Gaza, killing 15 people. The footage contradicts Israel’s version of events in an episode that has drawn international scrutiny. Read witness accounts: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/w...
April 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A graphic video shows the moment that Israeli troops fired on aid workers in clearly marked vehicles in Gaza, killing 15 people. The footage contradicts Israel’s version of events in an episode that has drawn international scrutiny. Read witness accounts: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/w...
The end of the Enlightenment
April 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The end of the Enlightenment
Remember who capitulated.
April 4, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Remember who capitulated.
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“The review of Nimitz Library’s holdings has identified 900 books that may run afoul of [Hegseth’s] order. According to a second official, they include “The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.,” “Einstein on Race and Racism,” and a biography on Jackie Robinson.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
Naval Academy Takes Steps to End Diversity Policies in Books and Admissions
The defense secretary’s office has ordered that some books be removed from circulation in its library, and the academy has ended the use of affirmative action in admissions.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“The review of Nimitz Library’s holdings has identified 900 books that may run afoul of [Hegseth’s] order. According to a second official, they include “The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.,” “Einstein on Race and Racism,” and a biography on Jackie Robinson.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u...
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Judge Freezes Trump Executive Order Targeting Jenner & Block news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
Judge Freezes Trump Executive Order Targeting Jenner & Block
A DC federal judge on Friday temporarily barred the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order targeting law firm Jenner & Block.
news.bloomberglaw.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Judge Freezes Trump Executive Order Targeting Jenner & Block news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
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Breaking News: A federal judge called President Trump’s attempts to punish the law firm Jenner & Block “disturbing” as he temporarily blocked most of an executive order that targeted it, the latest courtroom defeat in Trump’s campaign of retaliation against law firms.
Trump Live Updates: Judge Rules Against Order Punishing Law Firm
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Breaking News: A federal judge called President Trump’s attempts to punish the law firm Jenner & Block “disturbing” as he temporarily blocked most of an executive order that targeted it, the latest courtroom defeat in Trump’s campaign of retaliation against law firms.
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Peter Marks, the top FDA vaccine official, resigns, saying that RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccines poses a danger to the public. “It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the secretary." @by-cjewett.bsky.social @sherylnyt.bsky.social Noah Weiland www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/h...
Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Peter Marks, the top FDA vaccine official, resigns, saying that RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccines poses a danger to the public. “It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the secretary." @by-cjewett.bsky.social @sherylnyt.bsky.social Noah Weiland www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/h...
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Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate E.P.A.’s Scientific Research Arm
More than 1,000 chemists, biologists and other scientists could be laid off under a plan to dismantle the Office of Research and Development.
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Breaking News: The EPA plans to eliminate its scientific research arm, firing as many as 1,155 chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists.
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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I was told Trump-Russia was a hoax?
March 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I was told Trump-Russia was a hoax?
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That Oval Office debacle today solidified two things:
1. The US is not a trusted ally
2. Zelensky is a hero
1. The US is not a trusted ally
2. Zelensky is a hero
March 1, 2025 at 3:12 AM
That Oval Office debacle today solidified two things:
1. The US is not a trusted ally
2. Zelensky is a hero
1. The US is not a trusted ally
2. Zelensky is a hero
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This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.
Please replace Schumer with a robust young articulate leader with a clear vision for the future.
February 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Please replace Schumer with a robust young articulate leader with a clear vision for the future.
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I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
January 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I went to post about the National Japanese American Memorial in D.C., which is beautiful but usually missed by tourists. It is a deeply staggering admission of guilt and a warning to future Americans. I went to link to the inscriptions and-
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
Well, they took the site down. www.nps.gov/places/japan...
It feels so dystopian. All of it.
February 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
It feels so dystopian. All of it.
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Early but robust account of factors involved in this horrific accident
January 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Early but robust account of factors involved in this horrific accident