Katherine Kelly Leon
@katherinekleon.bsky.social
Survivor of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) heart attack; advocate for women’s healthcare and #SCADheart research; founder/exec dir SCAD Alliance @scadalliance.bsky.social
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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Current Knowledge, Research Gaps, and Innovative Research Initiatives: JACC Advances Expert Panel
Despite marked advancements in the recognition and diagnosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) over the past decade, knowledge of the b…
www.sciencedirect.com
I had a #SCAD heart attack and double bypass in 2003. We know so much more today, but have lots of work to do. Help spread awareness and understanding by sharing this #JACC Advances article, authored by #iSCADregistry.
#CardioSky #MedSky #SCADheart
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#CardioSky #MedSky #SCADheart
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Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Tonight, we did something everyone counted out. We proved to a nation that states like Tennessee are still worth fighting for. The margin was close, and that can only be attributed to the thousands of volunteers who showed out. This is just the beginning.
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Initial thoughts:
- Natl political landscape has shifted 8+ points towards the Ds, making flipping the House likely, and putting the Senate in play
- @aftynbehn.bsky.social was a tremendous candidate, and deserves our thanks
- Let's win Miami next Tuesday 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/despite-rs...
- Natl political landscape has shifted 8+ points towards the Ds, making flipping the House likely, and putting the Senate in play
- @aftynbehn.bsky.social was a tremendous candidate, and deserves our thanks
- Let's win Miami next Tuesday 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/despite-rs...
Despite Rs Spending Millions Dems Contest A +22 Trump District Tonight. It's Another Deeply Encouraging Result For Us
We have one more to win in 2025 - Eileen Higgins for Mayor of Miami next Tuesday
www.hopiumchronicles.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Initial thoughts:
- Natl political landscape has shifted 8+ points towards the Ds, making flipping the House likely, and putting the Senate in play
- @aftynbehn.bsky.social was a tremendous candidate, and deserves our thanks
- Let's win Miami next Tuesday 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/despite-rs...
- Natl political landscape has shifted 8+ points towards the Ds, making flipping the House likely, and putting the Senate in play
- @aftynbehn.bsky.social was a tremendous candidate, and deserves our thanks
- Let's win Miami next Tuesday 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/despite-rs...
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Rand Paul: "Hegseth said he had no knowledge of this and it did not happen, it was fake news... And then the next day, from the podium at the white house, they're saying it did happen. So either he was lying to us on Sunday or he's incompetent"
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Rand Paul: "Hegseth said he had no knowledge of this and it did not happen, it was fake news... And then the next day, from the podium at the white house, they're saying it did happen. So either he was lying to us on Sunday or he's incompetent"
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“One official attributed the decision in part to a July memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi… One attendee noted in the meeting that their magazines had remained open to students of all backgrounds, not just to their target audiences. But Dr. Hood said that wasn’t enough to avoid federal scrutiny.”
U. of Alabama Suspends Black and Female Student Magazines, Citing D.E.I. Guidance
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 AM
“One official attributed the decision in part to a July memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi… One attendee noted in the meeting that their magazines had remained open to students of all backgrounds, not just to their target audiences. But Dr. Hood said that wasn’t enough to avoid federal scrutiny.”
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This is too much.
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is too much.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
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Please add "puppy killers" to your proposed travel ban.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Please add "puppy killers" to your proposed travel ban.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
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Some wild details about our boss RFKJ in the 2nd paragraph 👀
Full story worth a read (we mean Michelle Goldberg’s article… not Nuzzi’s book, which sounds awful).
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
🎁🖇️👇
Full story worth a read (we mean Michelle Goldberg’s article… not Nuzzi’s book, which sounds awful).
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
🎁🖇️👇
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Some wild details about our boss RFKJ in the 2nd paragraph 👀
Full story worth a read (we mean Michelle Goldberg’s article… not Nuzzi’s book, which sounds awful).
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
🎁🖇️👇
Full story worth a read (we mean Michelle Goldberg’s article… not Nuzzi’s book, which sounds awful).
@michellegoldberg.bsky.social
🎁🖇️👇
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Gift article about the across-the-board *slowdown* in federal funding for science - on ALL the topics. But especially for up-and-coming scientists.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/... 🎁
www.nytimes.com/interactive/... 🎁
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine (Gift Article)
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Gift article about the across-the-board *slowdown* in federal funding for science - on ALL the topics. But especially for up-and-coming scientists.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/... 🎁
www.nytimes.com/interactive/... 🎁
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Gift article. About time someone sued the administration on tariffs.
wapo.st/3Y3mt2w
wapo.st/3Y3mt2w
Costco sues Trump administration over tariffs, seeks full refund
Trump justified his sweeping tariffs by calling the U.S. trade deficit a “national emergency.” Costco’s suit alleges his signature economic policy is unlawful.
wapo.st
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Gift article. About time someone sued the administration on tariffs.
wapo.st/3Y3mt2w
wapo.st/3Y3mt2w
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A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine (Gift Article)
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Remember in May when Trump gave asylum to 17 family members of the Sinaloa cartel after making a deal with El Chapo’s son? And did you know in 2013, El Chapo bribed Juan Hernandez- who trump just pardoned - in exchange for protection in Honduras? I’m sure it’s all just a coincidence.
December 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Remember in May when Trump gave asylum to 17 family members of the Sinaloa cartel after making a deal with El Chapo’s son? And did you know in 2013, El Chapo bribed Juan Hernandez- who trump just pardoned - in exchange for protection in Honduras? I’m sure it’s all just a coincidence.
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"Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S., as Trump’s special envoy Witkoff travels to Russia"
Trump's allegiance to Putin is glaringly obvious, while Europe's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, since Putin represents an existential threat to them as well
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
Trump's allegiance to Putin is glaringly obvious, while Europe's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, since Putin represents an existential threat to them as well
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S. Officials
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
"Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S., as Trump’s special envoy Witkoff travels to Russia"
Trump's allegiance to Putin is glaringly obvious, while Europe's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, since Putin represents an existential threat to them as well
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
Trump's allegiance to Putin is glaringly obvious, while Europe's support for Ukraine remains unwavering, since Putin represents an existential threat to them as well
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/w...
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Tom Nichols
As to the Franklin turtle meme that Sec’y Three Sheets Pete posted in a juvenile manner, I object. We read the Franklin books to our children years ago, over & over. The Franklin character is a much, much better being than this evil moron.
As to the Franklin turtle meme that Sec’y Three Sheets Pete posted in a juvenile manner, I object. We read the Franklin books to our children years ago, over & over. The Franklin character is a much, much better being than this evil moron.
Pete Hegseth Needs to Go—Now
A man with such contempt for the military should not run the Pentagon.
www.theatlantic.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Tom Nichols
As to the Franklin turtle meme that Sec’y Three Sheets Pete posted in a juvenile manner, I object. We read the Franklin books to our children years ago, over & over. The Franklin character is a much, much better being than this evil moron.
As to the Franklin turtle meme that Sec’y Three Sheets Pete posted in a juvenile manner, I object. We read the Franklin books to our children years ago, over & over. The Franklin character is a much, much better being than this evil moron.
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Hegseth tries to throw an Admiral under the bus (or boat): wapo.st/4oyWISF
Hegseth, with White House help, tries to distance himself from boat strike fallout
As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.
wapo.st
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Hegseth tries to throw an Admiral under the bus (or boat): wapo.st/4oyWISF
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If Admiral Bradley didn’t realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. Time to hire a good lawyer.
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If Admiral Bradley didn’t realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. Time to hire a good lawyer.
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BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I wish all figures of authority cared about moms and babies. But some don’t. Some even want you to hurt. And those are the people who cast doubt on the vaccination miracle that has allowed so many of us to live longer and better.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
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Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
HASSETT: Gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon in a lot of places
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
CORDES: Gas prices on average are still at $3 a galloon
HASSETT: For a few states they got below $2
November 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Number of states where average gas prices are below $2:
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
Zero.
Number of states where average gas prices are anywhere NEAR $2:
Zero.
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Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated
Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated
GOP-led committees are looking into a report alleging Hegseth gave an order to "kill everybody" aboard a boat.
www.motherjones.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Pete Hegseth is finally getting investigated
A 30-year resident of Bowie, MD. A nurse. A grandmother. Primary caregiver to both her parents.
Bring her home.
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
Bring her home.
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
Woman deported from Maryland shown on video being dragged in Ghana
Rabbiatu Kuyateh was detained this summer at her annual ICE check-in, her son said. She moved to the D.C. area 30 years ago as she fled civil war in Sierra Leone.
www.nbcwashington.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A 30-year resident of Bowie, MD. A nurse. A grandmother. Primary caregiver to both her parents.
Bring her home.
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
Bring her home.
www.nbcwashington.com/investigatio...
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Why would the President help free a man who defrauded veterans, farmers, teachers, nurses, small businesses and over 10,000 across America of over $1.6 Billion? Is robbing from the poor to feed the greed of rich criminals the America we want?
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Why would the President help free a man who defrauded veterans, farmers, teachers, nurses, small businesses and over 10,000 across America of over $1.6 Billion? Is robbing from the poor to feed the greed of rich criminals the America we want?
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...