@lessergoldfinch.bsky.social
Portland Oregon
Parent, scientist, human
Parent, scientist, human
Once again, children can receive the HPV vaccine as young as age 9. If you're in the US, don't wait for your provider to bring it up - reach out to them and ask! Get your kids vaccinated while the vaccinating is good!
Reposting with alt-text because it feels good to share wonderful news!
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Once again, children can receive the HPV vaccine as young as age 9. If you're in the US, don't wait for your provider to bring it up - reach out to them and ask! Get your kids vaccinated while the vaccinating is good!
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But let's make sure voters see a bi-partisan condemnation for "socialism," so they know that's the real threat to watch out for.
MS NOW confirms: The FBI is working with Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse to comply with illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
But let's make sure voters see a bi-partisan condemnation for "socialism," so they know that's the real threat to watch out for.
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Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just an absolutely gutting essay by Tatiana Schlossberg, a writer, mother of two young children, and cousin of RFK Jr who is dying of leukemia.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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Study: Adult vaccinations, particularly against shingles, influenza, pneumococcus and Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, pertussis), are associated with a lower risk of dementia. The COVID-19 vaccine very new. It will be interesting to see if it's protective, too.
academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
Association between vaccinations and risk of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractImportance. Dementia is a highly prevalent issue in older people. Whilst the prevention of dementia is a public health priority, the role of vaccin
academic.oup.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Study: Adult vaccinations, particularly against shingles, influenza, pneumococcus and Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, pertussis), are associated with a lower risk of dementia. The COVID-19 vaccine very new. It will be interesting to see if it's protective, too.
academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
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Bought and sold
November 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Bought and sold
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Here's that PSA that the President wants to punish by death
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Here's that PSA that the President wants to punish by death
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Just vile: "About 15 to 20 church members were doing yard work on the property while their children played games and their spouses cooked meals... The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside. They attempted to grab others."
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Just vile: "About 15 to 20 church members were doing yard work on the property while their children played games and their spouses cooked meals... The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside. They attempted to grab others."
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"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
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ICE vs the clergy
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
ICE vs the clergy
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
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I had the opportunity to review the work experience and skills of numerous people who were laid off or fired from public health jobs by Donald Trump.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I had the opportunity to review the work experience and skills of numerous people who were laid off or fired from public health jobs by Donald Trump.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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I see nothing in here that would require the White House to actually spend any available funds, prevent rescissions or withholding of payments, or do anything to change what has become an unsettling status quo in this calendar year.
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I see nothing in here that would require the White House to actually spend any available funds, prevent rescissions or withholding of payments, or do anything to change what has become an unsettling status quo in this calendar year.
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Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
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Get your flu shot! 💉
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
Flu is coming soon. That epi curve looks a bit ominous. #IDSky
Good explainer article & public health message 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good explainer article & public health message 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Get your flu shot! 💉
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
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A 45-year-old man who works in construction and has lived in Oregon for more than 20 years was reportedly treated at OHSU after an altercation earlier this week with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. Family says he is now behind held in a Tacoma detention facility.
Man hospitalized after altercation with Border Patrol in Beaverton
According to two organizations that provide legal aid to immigrants in Oregon, hospitalizations of detainees are becoming more frequent as immigration agents’ tactics grow increasingly aggressive.
www.opb.org
November 7, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A 45-year-old man who works in construction and has lived in Oregon for more than 20 years was reportedly treated at OHSU after an altercation earlier this week with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. Family says he is now behind held in a Tacoma detention facility.
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🚨A federal judge just ordered Trump to release FULL November SNAP payments. Once again: it should not take a judge's order to compel Trump to feed hungry Americans, but this news is a relief to families in need.
Trump must follow the law and join us to reopen the government NOW.
Trump must follow the law and join us to reopen the government NOW.
SNAP benefits must be fully paid by Trump administration by Friday, judge orders
The Trump administration recently said it would not pay any SNAP benefits, but then offered partial funding of the food stamp program after a judge's ruling.
www.cnbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🚨A federal judge just ordered Trump to release FULL November SNAP payments. Once again: it should not take a judge's order to compel Trump to feed hungry Americans, but this news is a relief to families in need.
Trump must follow the law and join us to reopen the government NOW.
Trump must follow the law and join us to reopen the government NOW.
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AOC: We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind. It's not about Progressive. It's not moderate, it's not liberal. This is about do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And the assignment is you come together…
November 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
AOC: We have a future to fight for, and we're either going to do that together or you're going to be left behind. It's not about Progressive. It's not moderate, it's not liberal. This is about do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And the assignment is you come together…
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Earle-Sears ran what felt like 12 billion ads about how much she hated trans kids and I didn’t hear a single pundit say she should stick to real issues that affect real people.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor’s race.
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Earle-Sears ran what felt like 12 billion ads about how much she hated trans kids and I didn’t hear a single pundit say she should stick to real issues that affect real people.
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The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
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We're losing something that cannot be recovered.
Most people don't understand what we are losing.
There's a lot wrong with academia, but burning it all down is not the best answer. 🧪
Most people don't understand what we are losing.
There's a lot wrong with academia, but burning it all down is not the best answer. 🧪
The US funds the bulk of biomedical research globally by far. It's not like other countries can simply take up the slack. The more likely: people leave research, new people don't become researchers. There is no happy ending. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s b...
www.pbs.org
November 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We're losing something that cannot be recovered.
Most people don't understand what we are losing.
There's a lot wrong with academia, but burning it all down is not the best answer. 🧪
Most people don't understand what we are losing.
There's a lot wrong with academia, but burning it all down is not the best answer. 🧪
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October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The first time I did a big polling/message testing project (2011) I was absolutely floored to learn that pollsters, usually stats or poli sci trained, write messages!!! Not writers or journalists or people who know how to make things memorable & convey emotion.
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The first time I did a big polling/message testing project (2011) I was absolutely floored to learn that pollsters, usually stats or poli sci trained, write messages!!! Not writers or journalists or people who know how to make things memorable & convey emotion.