KajsaK🌻
@kajsaklein.bsky.social
Democracy activist academic (currently at UU.se). 🇸🇪🇪🇺On social media mostly to learn about and fight harassment, science denialism and disinformation.
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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Oh, to be a fly on the wall. www.statnews.com/2025/11/11/m...
At ‘hush-hush’ MAHA summit, RFK Jr. and deputies to mix with biotech leaders
A who's who of MAHA federal officials will be speaking at an event, stacked with industry executives and activists, organized largely in secrecy.
www.statnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Oh, to be a fly on the wall. www.statnews.com/2025/11/11/m...
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"Jag tycker att svenska politiker – inte alla, men många – har lagt skuld på invandrare i många frågor. Jag tror att det skapar en känsla av ansvarsfrihet hos våldsamma nazistgrupper. De kan känna att de får tillåtelse att utöva sitt hat och angripa oss." www.dn.se/sverige/moha...
Mohammad sparkades medvetslös: ”Svenska politiker har stärkt nazisterna”
Nu åtalas fyra män ur nazistiska Aktivklubb Sverige. Mohammad sparkades medvetslös. Han anklagar politiker för att ständigt skylla problem på invandrare.
www.dn.se
October 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
"Jag tycker att svenska politiker – inte alla, men många – har lagt skuld på invandrare i många frågor. Jag tror att det skapar en känsla av ansvarsfrihet hos våldsamma nazistgrupper. De kan känna att de får tillåtelse att utöva sitt hat och angripa oss." www.dn.se/sverige/moha...
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Det här är verkligen skrämmande. Svensk gränspolis trakasserar, låser in och hotar en EU-medborgare med permanent uppehållstillstånd på grund av hans klimataktivism. Vi ser den svenska demokratin urholkas i realtid.
Forskaren David hotas av utvisning – på grund av sin klimataktivism
LUND. David Alcer jobbar på Lunds universitet, och är klimataktivist. Nu har gränspolisen upprepade gånger frihetsberövat honom – utan brottsmisstanke – och hot
www.aftonbladet.se
October 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Det här är verkligen skrämmande. Svensk gränspolis trakasserar, låser in och hotar en EU-medborgare med permanent uppehållstillstånd på grund av hans klimataktivism. Vi ser den svenska demokratin urholkas i realtid.
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Lawmakers from Germany’s far-right AfD party have been accused of seeking to spy for Russia by asking numerous questions in a regional parliament on sensitive issues.
The inquiries covered transport, water supply, as well as digital and energy infrastructure.
www.euractiv.com/news/german-...
The inquiries covered transport, water supply, as well as digital and energy infrastructure.
www.euractiv.com/news/german-...
German far-right lawmakers accused of spying for Russia | Euractiv
Members of the far-right Alternative for Germany party in Thuringia state filed 47 questions asking about topics like critical infrastructure
www.euractiv.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Lawmakers from Germany’s far-right AfD party have been accused of seeking to spy for Russia by asking numerous questions in a regional parliament on sensitive issues.
The inquiries covered transport, water supply, as well as digital and energy infrastructure.
www.euractiv.com/news/german-...
The inquiries covered transport, water supply, as well as digital and energy infrastructure.
www.euractiv.com/news/german-...
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more on this important discovery today www.nature.com/articles/d41...
People with some cancers live longer after a COVID vaccine
mRNA vaccines seem to boost the effectiveness of an immune therapy for skin and lung cancer ― in an unexpected way.
www.nature.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
more on this important discovery today www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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How do mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
How mRNA Vaccines Can Help Fight Cancer
Turning "cold" tumors "hot"
erictopol.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How do mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
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A must-read @politico.com piece about the man behind the Great Barrington Declaration & the Brownstone Institute, two groups that were foundational and central to RFK Jr’s rise and to his MAHA agenda (I was interviewed for the piece; there’s a quote from me)
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Meet the man who built RFK Jr.’s kitchen cabinet
Jeffrey Tucker, who elevated Covid contrarians now working for the health secretary, is building support for Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
www.politico.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A must-read @politico.com piece about the man behind the Great Barrington Declaration & the Brownstone Institute, two groups that were foundational and central to RFK Jr’s rise and to his MAHA agenda (I was interviewed for the piece; there’s a quote from me)
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is slated to attend the annual conference of Tucker's Brownstone at the end of the month, where he is being honored. They are also currently fundraising for a movie about him, produced by RFK Jr's running mate substack.brownstone.org/p/the-story-...
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is slated to attend the annual conference of Tucker's Brownstone at the end of the month, where he is being honored. They are also currently fundraising for a movie about him, produced by RFK Jr's running mate substack.brownstone.org/p/the-story-...
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Glädje, tacksamhet, smärta, sorg, uthållighet, plugg, jobb, förtvivlan, framtidstro.
Fantastisk, mångfacetterad läsning om 16 personer som kom till Sverige för tio år sen
www.dn.se/tio-ar-efter...
Fantastisk, mångfacetterad läsning om 16 personer som kom till Sverige för tio år sen
www.dn.se/tio-ar-efter...
Så är deras liv – tio år efter flyktingkrisen
Flyktinghösten 2015 berättade 100 personer som nyss kommit till Sverige i DN om sina historier, planer och drömmar. Efter tio år återser vi 16 av dem. Blev livet som de tänkt sig?
www.dn.se
October 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Glädje, tacksamhet, smärta, sorg, uthållighet, plugg, jobb, förtvivlan, framtidstro.
Fantastisk, mångfacetterad läsning om 16 personer som kom till Sverige för tio år sen
www.dn.se/tio-ar-efter...
Fantastisk, mångfacetterad läsning om 16 personer som kom till Sverige för tio år sen
www.dn.se/tio-ar-efter...
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After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
christinapagel.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
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NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
October 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
The style is now unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
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Vaccination during pregnancy was associated with lowered maternal risks of COVID infection, stillbirth, preterm birth (including a 34% lower risk of severe preterm birth before 28 weeks), neonatal intensive care admission, & congenital anomalies
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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy conferred benefits for mother and baby without increased risk, according to an umbrella review of meta-analyses comprising more than 1.2 million women.
www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...
Mom's COVID Shot Aided Baby, Too, Large Review Confirmed
Vaccination during pregnancy was safe for both mom and baby
www.medpagetoday.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Vaccination during pregnancy was associated with lowered maternal risks of COVID infection, stillbirth, preterm birth (including a 34% lower risk of severe preterm birth before 28 weeks), neonatal intensive care admission, & congenital anomalies
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Children and teenagers are twice as likely to develop long Covid after a second coronavirus infection as after an initial infection, a large new study has found.
Long Covid Risk for Children Doubles After a Second Infection, Study Finds
The new research provides evidence that Covid reinfections can increase the risk of long-term health consequences.
nyti.ms
October 1, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Children and teenagers are twice as likely to develop long Covid after a second coronavirus infection as after an initial infection, a large new study has found.
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important article highlighting the continuing benefit to both mother and newborn of vaccinating pregnant women against Covid.
The US under RFK Jr just stopped recommending vax for pregnant women. The UK has withdrawn vax for pregnant women too - I think both are very stupid decisions.
The US under RFK Jr just stopped recommending vax for pregnant women. The UK has withdrawn vax for pregnant women too - I think both are very stupid decisions.
Excited to co-author this study led by @nathanlo.bsky.social @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social on the devastating consequences of not vaccinating pregnant women vs Covid
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Modeling the Health Impact of Discontinuing COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy in the US
This decision analytical model study estimates the number of avertable COVID-19 hospitalizations in US infants younger than 6 months and pregnant persons with vaccinations during pregnancy.
jamanetwork.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
important article highlighting the continuing benefit to both mother and newborn of vaccinating pregnant women against Covid.
The US under RFK Jr just stopped recommending vax for pregnant women. The UK has withdrawn vax for pregnant women too - I think both are very stupid decisions.
The US under RFK Jr just stopped recommending vax for pregnant women. The UK has withdrawn vax for pregnant women too - I think both are very stupid decisions.
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På uppdrag av regeringen har Trafikverket tagit fram den så kallade nationella planen för infrastruktur. Resultatet presenterades idag – mer pengar till väg och mindre till järnväg.
Trafikverkets plan: Mer till väg, mindre till järnväg
klimatgranskaren.se
September 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
På uppdrag av regeringen har Trafikverket tagit fram den så kallade nationella planen för infrastruktur. Resultatet presenterades idag – mer pengar till väg och mindre till järnväg.
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Utspel som detta och kopplingar till antisemitiska rörelser och idéer i närtid borde ha lyfts i debatten om SD:s vitbok i somras. Istället kunde SD, utan kritiska motfrågor, spinna bilden att de (till skillnad från andra partier) har en glasklar gränsdragning mot antisemitism.
Ännu en ledande sverigedemokrat ger stöd till antisemitiskt färgade konspirationsteorier om George Soros. Läs gärna SKMA:s kommentar.
Ännu en ledande sverigedemokrat ger stöd till antisemitiskt färgade konspirationsteorier om George Soros
Ännu en ledande sverigedemokrat ger stöd till antisemitiskt färgade konspirationsteorier om George Soros
skma.se
September 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Utspel som detta och kopplingar till antisemitiska rörelser och idéer i närtid borde ha lyfts i debatten om SD:s vitbok i somras. Istället kunde SD, utan kritiska motfrågor, spinna bilden att de (till skillnad från andra partier) har en glasklar gränsdragning mot antisemitism.
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Aug. 26: Stephen Miller says "the Democrat Party is not a political party. It is a domestic extremist organization."
Sept. 25: Miller put in charge of coordinating a federal campaign to prosecute "domestic terrorist organizations."
Sept. 25: Miller put in charge of coordinating a federal campaign to prosecute "domestic terrorist organizations."
September 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Aug. 26: Stephen Miller says "the Democrat Party is not a political party. It is a domestic extremist organization."
Sept. 25: Miller put in charge of coordinating a federal campaign to prosecute "domestic terrorist organizations."
Sept. 25: Miller put in charge of coordinating a federal campaign to prosecute "domestic terrorist organizations."
Om FHM:s ovilja till smittskydd. www.svd.se/a/B0ompv/fol...
”Rätt till smittskydd bör sättas främst”
DEBATT. Folkhälsomyndigheten har återigen misslyckats med sitt uppdrag. Det skriver debattörer i en slutreplik om covidvaccin.
www.svd.se
September 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Om FHM:s ovilja till smittskydd. www.svd.se/a/B0ompv/fol...
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I live in Sweden, Östergötland, and will not be allowed any Covid vaccine at all this year. Not even if I offer to pay for it. I have Spinal muscular atrophy, basically no muscular function, and I depend on respiratory support even on days when I'm not infected with anything. 1/2
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I live in Sweden, Östergötland, and will not be allowed any Covid vaccine at all this year. Not even if I offer to pay for it. I have Spinal muscular atrophy, basically no muscular function, and I depend on respiratory support even on days when I'm not infected with anything. 1/2
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”Nu väntar vi på att det justitiedepartementet i Sverige ska godkänna detta. Går inte det, blir 8 januari inte aktuellt och då löper jag risk att bli internationellt efterlyst av Turkiet. Jag vill absolut inte hamna i den situationen” säger Medin:
September 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
”Nu väntar vi på att det justitiedepartementet i Sverige ska godkänna detta. Går inte det, blir 8 januari inte aktuellt och då löper jag risk att bli internationellt efterlyst av Turkiet. Jag vill absolut inte hamna i den situationen” säger Medin:
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⚠️ CDC quietly updated its webpage to caution pregnant people about acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Sneaky changes driven by politics instead of science erode public trust and put lives at risk.
As scientists who once shaped CDC's webpages, this is heartbreaking. 💔
www.cdc.gov/medicine-and...
Sneaky changes driven by politics instead of science erode public trust and put lives at risk.
As scientists who once shaped CDC's webpages, this is heartbreaking. 💔
www.cdc.gov/medicine-and...
Medicine and Pregnancy: An Overview
Learn how common it is to take medicines during pregnancy and what you should do if you're pregnant.
www.cdc.gov
September 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
⚠️ CDC quietly updated its webpage to caution pregnant people about acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Sneaky changes driven by politics instead of science erode public trust and put lives at risk.
As scientists who once shaped CDC's webpages, this is heartbreaking. 💔
www.cdc.gov/medicine-and...
Sneaky changes driven by politics instead of science erode public trust and put lives at risk.
As scientists who once shaped CDC's webpages, this is heartbreaking. 💔
www.cdc.gov/medicine-and...
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Yup, iHerb, his supplement company, sells leucovorin
This administration is just one big grift
This administration is just one big grift
Dr. Oz sells a supplement.
September 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Yup, iHerb, his supplement company, sells leucovorin
This administration is just one big grift
This administration is just one big grift
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Let's not forget that some of RFK Jr's closest associates, like Bhattacharya and Kulldorff, rose to their positions through pandemic contrarianism, supported by a not insignificant number of people in British and Scandinavian medicine, even public health officials.
What happens in the US unfortunately does not stay in the US.
Most of Europe is seeing their antivaxxers galvanised by RFKjr's nonsense.
Everything he claims about vaccines has been debunked before and now one has to debunk them again.
RFKjr is destroying public health internationally.
Most of Europe is seeing their antivaxxers galvanised by RFKjr's nonsense.
Everything he claims about vaccines has been debunked before and now one has to debunk them again.
RFKjr is destroying public health internationally.
Italy's 'anti-vax' movement is galvanized by Kennedy Jr
September 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Let's not forget that some of RFK Jr's closest associates, like Bhattacharya and Kulldorff, rose to their positions through pandemic contrarianism, supported by a not insignificant number of people in British and Scandinavian medicine, even public health officials.