Emily
@emilyvb.bsky.social
Actually from Northern VA / DC; passionate about liberal causes, cats, fiber arts, linguistics, clinical research, possibly writing a book of essays. She/her.
Just dropping this here. No reason a all.
April 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Just dropping this here. No reason a all.
I have feelings about today's NYT #Connections
March 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I have feelings about today's NYT #Connections
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“Since Republicans are too spineless to face their own constituents, Democrats will do it for them. Starting this weekend, we're heading into red districts in every state to hold in-person town halls and listen to voters who are mad as hell at what Trump, Musk, and the GOP are doing to this country”
March 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“Since Republicans are too spineless to face their own constituents, Democrats will do it for them. Starting this weekend, we're heading into red districts in every state to hold in-person town halls and listen to voters who are mad as hell at what Trump, Musk, and the GOP are doing to this country”
And effective government is necessary to get the science to the people!
See also:
- Plague (public health measures & sanitation)
- Childhood dental decay (fluoridated water)
- Cholera (water treatment)
- Better urban mental health (Olmstead, Lincoln, & Village of Euclid v Ambler Realty [1926])
See also:
- Plague (public health measures & sanitation)
- Childhood dental decay (fluoridated water)
- Cholera (water treatment)
- Better urban mental health (Olmstead, Lincoln, & Village of Euclid v Ambler Realty [1926])
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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February 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
And effective government is necessary to get the science to the people!
See also:
- Plague (public health measures & sanitation)
- Childhood dental decay (fluoridated water)
- Cholera (water treatment)
- Better urban mental health (Olmstead, Lincoln, & Village of Euclid v Ambler Realty [1926])
See also:
- Plague (public health measures & sanitation)
- Childhood dental decay (fluoridated water)
- Cholera (water treatment)
- Better urban mental health (Olmstead, Lincoln, & Village of Euclid v Ambler Realty [1926])
I don't agree with every word of this article. But I agree with most of them & I do think it is vital for every person in this country to read.
If you read one thing today read our latest piece we just posted. This one is a very important one. Please consider reading and sharing it with your friends, family, and neighbors. And as always, please share your thoughts and ideas. I am also going to post all of the text here as a thread. 1/
Fight ALL the fights
We have nothing left to lose — let’s f**king act like it!
www.thealtmedia.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I don't agree with every word of this article. But I agree with most of them & I do think it is vital for every person in this country to read.
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A message from #AltGov:
The Fall of Rome
This is a collaborative essay submitted by members of Altgov.
democracy-papers.ghost.io
February 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A message from #AltGov:
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The Coordinating Committee of Defend Public Health has released the following statement about the confirmation of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary.
February 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Coordinating Committee of Defend Public Health has released the following statement about the confirmation of RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary.
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🧵"So this is how liberty dies..."
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
February 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🧵"So this is how liberty dies..."
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
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In case this won't be reported, Senate Dems are holding the floor for 30 hours to try to stall the RFK Vote!
Here's the press release from Wyden's office.
Here's the press release from Wyden's office.
February 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In case this won't be reported, Senate Dems are holding the floor for 30 hours to try to stall the RFK Vote!
Here's the press release from Wyden's office.
Here's the press release from Wyden's office.
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When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
February 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
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The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
February 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!
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I didn't plan on a post from WHO making me emotional tonight, but I also didn't think CDC would shutter the MMWR, so the last 24 hours have been a bit of a rollercoaster ride.
January 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I didn't plan on a post from WHO making me emotional tonight, but I also didn't think CDC would shutter the MMWR, so the last 24 hours have been a bit of a rollercoaster ride.
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Hard to believe how easy it is for malign actors to seize control of so much normal, seemingly imperviously entrenched, but crucial infrastructure of good governance.
MMWR went dark today, after 60+ years of uninterrupted publication.
Like the first report on what would become HIV/AIDS pandemic.
MMWR went dark today, after 60+ years of uninterrupted publication.
Like the first report on what would become HIV/AIDS pandemic.
January 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Hard to believe how easy it is for malign actors to seize control of so much normal, seemingly imperviously entrenched, but crucial infrastructure of good governance.
MMWR went dark today, after 60+ years of uninterrupted publication.
Like the first report on what would become HIV/AIDS pandemic.
MMWR went dark today, after 60+ years of uninterrupted publication.
Like the first report on what would become HIV/AIDS pandemic.
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Not all heroes wear capes.
January 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Not all heroes wear capes.
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If she can do it, we can all do it.
January 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
If she can do it, we can all do it.
This is a fascinating article (the link below is a gift article, no paywall) about research into chimpanzee communication (& possibly #language!), specifically Beryl (mom) & Lindsay (daughter) in Uganda. #linguistics
Mother Chimp and Daughter Share a Special Sign
Humans are known to invent private hand gestures. Chimps in the wild do, too, a new study suggests.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This is a fascinating article (the link below is a gift article, no paywall) about research into chimpanzee communication (& possibly #language!), specifically Beryl (mom) & Lindsay (daughter) in Uganda. #linguistics
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In 1860, conservatives blamed wildfires in Texas on abolitionists and “Lincolnites.” Many were executed merely on suspicion of being vaguely against slavery that year. Pretty easy to see the parallels to claims that “wokeness” and “DEI” are behind California fires today.
January 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In 1860, conservatives blamed wildfires in Texas on abolitionists and “Lincolnites.” Many were executed merely on suspicion of being vaguely against slavery that year. Pretty easy to see the parallels to claims that “wokeness” and “DEI” are behind California fires today.
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Ten years ago
Charlie Hebdo
Charlie Hebdo
January 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Ten years ago
Charlie Hebdo
Charlie Hebdo
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“This is a stupid conversation and I’m not going to continue it.”
January 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“This is a stupid conversation and I’m not going to continue it.”
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It has started a movement. Cartoonists are paying homage to Ann Telnaes.
Here are two of them. Ann’s is the final. Steve Brodner, @danboriscreates.bsky.social
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
Here are two of them. Ann’s is the final. Steve Brodner, @danboriscreates.bsky.social
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It has started a movement. Cartoonists are paying homage to Ann Telnaes.
Here are two of them. Ann’s is the final. Steve Brodner, @danboriscreates.bsky.social
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
Here are two of them. Ann’s is the final. Steve Brodner, @danboriscreates.bsky.social
@anntelnaes.bsky.social
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January 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
UPDATES ON ALL D.C. Locations!!
Please see below for updates on new locations!!
Please see below for updates on new locations!!