Sue McBean🇺🇦⛵️💚🌱✍️📸🔸
@organicbotanic.bsky.social
Health academic, #IDSky, sailor⛵, photographer, botanist🌿, writer. Memoir, poetry, children’s stories. AI, public health, education, climate, UCU, films
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N Ireland 🇪🇺 Avoid🦠Covid.
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85 years ago, Charlie Chaplin delivered his famous speech at the end of his first film with dialogue - The Great Dictator.
He spoke these timeless words as Nazis rose to power, and the drums of war beat in Europe, echoing across the world.
As relevant, and necessary to hear, today as ever
#Resist
He spoke these timeless words as Nazis rose to power, and the drums of war beat in Europe, echoing across the world.
As relevant, and necessary to hear, today as ever
#Resist
Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator
YouTube video by Charlie Chaplin
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
85 years ago, Charlie Chaplin delivered his famous speech at the end of his first film with dialogue - The Great Dictator.
He spoke these timeless words as Nazis rose to power, and the drums of war beat in Europe, echoing across the world.
As relevant, and necessary to hear, today as ever
#Resist
He spoke these timeless words as Nazis rose to power, and the drums of war beat in Europe, echoing across the world.
As relevant, and necessary to hear, today as ever
#Resist
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"We have lost our ability to contain this with the immunity that we have," Albrecht said, urging people to get vaccinated.
The vaccination rate among students in Spartanburg County is 90% overall, which is lower than the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles.”
The vaccination rate among students in Spartanburg County is 90% overall, which is lower than the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles.”
Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions
More than 550 people have contracted measles in Spartanburg County, S.C., in a fast-growing outbreak. Like a majority of U.S. counties, nonmedical exemptions to school vaccination are also rising.
www.npr.org
January 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM
"We have lost our ability to contain this with the immunity that we have," Albrecht said, urging people to get vaccinated.
The vaccination rate among students in Spartanburg County is 90% overall, which is lower than the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles.”
The vaccination rate among students in Spartanburg County is 90% overall, which is lower than the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles.”
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An emergency meeting.
EU leaders will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss Trump’s threats, Reuters reports.
January 17, 2026 at 10:33 PM
An emergency meeting.
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Mafia takeover of America complete. Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Gaza Board of Peace they will have to pay $1 billion to be permanent members.
Trump Wants Nations to Pay $1 Billion to Stay on His Peace Board
The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
www.bloomberg.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Mafia takeover of America complete. Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Gaza Board of Peace they will have to pay $1 billion to be permanent members.
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We could sure use an Eisenhower now.
January 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
We could sure use an Eisenhower now.
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"Everybody pay attention... this isn't a little hint. He is saying, 'We shouldn't have an election'. Two weeks ago, he said, 'I should have seized the ballot boxes'... He is telling us exactly what he thinks. He wants to rig the outcome of the 2026 election."
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
January 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
"Everybody pay attention... this isn't a little hint. He is saying, 'We shouldn't have an election'. Two weeks ago, he said, 'I should have seized the ballot boxes'... He is telling us exactly what he thinks. He wants to rig the outcome of the 2026 election."
Marc Elias
Marc Elias
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee made it clear that while a laureate can physically give away the medal or other physical items, that does not make someone else a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The official title and recognition remain tied to the person the committee originally selected.
January 17, 2026 at 7:53 PM
The Norwegian Nobel Committee made it clear that while a laureate can physically give away the medal or other physical items, that does not make someone else a Nobel Peace Prize winner. The official title and recognition remain tied to the person the committee originally selected.
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Full statement from Keir Starmer
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Full statement from Keir Starmer
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On the evening on Jan. 17, 1961, outgoing President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his famous farewell address to the nation. In it, he warned against the undue influence of the military-industrial complex…but said much more as well. Take 15 minutes today to watch or listen to the entire speech.
www.c-span.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
On the evening on Jan. 17, 1961, outgoing President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his famous farewell address to the nation. In it, he warned against the undue influence of the military-industrial complex…but said much more as well. Take 15 minutes today to watch or listen to the entire speech.
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BREAKING: “Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing” says Ed Davey
January 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM
BREAKING: “Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing” says Ed Davey
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If they give in he might to decide to take Canada or Iceland or the UK next. Someone like this doesn’t understand no.
January 17, 2026 at 4:51 PM
If they give in he might to decide to take Canada or Iceland or the UK next. Someone like this doesn’t understand no.
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COVID pandemic enters 7th year with no end in sight.
"It's strange to think that the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent the world into lockdown 7 years ago never ended. It continues to kill and cripple us, to this day. We simply stopped talking about it."
boingboing.net/2026/01/16/c...
"It's strange to think that the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent the world into lockdown 7 years ago never ended. It continues to kill and cripple us, to this day. We simply stopped talking about it."
boingboing.net/2026/01/16/c...
COVID pandemic enters seventh year with no end in sight
It's strange to think that the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent the world into lockdown seven years ago never ended. It continues to kill and cripple us, to this day. We…
boingboing.net
January 17, 2026 at 4:06 AM
COVID pandemic enters 7th year with no end in sight.
"It's strange to think that the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent the world into lockdown 7 years ago never ended. It continues to kill and cripple us, to this day. We simply stopped talking about it."
boingboing.net/2026/01/16/c...
"It's strange to think that the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent the world into lockdown 7 years ago never ended. It continues to kill and cripple us, to this day. We simply stopped talking about it."
boingboing.net/2026/01/16/c...
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every time i see an ad for weed killer i buy another pack of dandelion seeds 😤
January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
every time i see an ad for weed killer i buy another pack of dandelion seeds 😤
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#BlueSkyArtShow Folks, life is finite, we have just #one . We will only get to see so many #sunsets . Get out and enjoy nature as much as you can. #Ireland #photography #EastCoastKin
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM
#BlueSkyArtShow Folks, life is finite, we have just #one . We will only get to see so many #sunsets . Get out and enjoy nature as much as you can. #Ireland #photography #EastCoastKin
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Global health threats are inextricably linked to geopolitics. The direction the world is taking is now highly unpredictable, but one thing is absolutely certain to me: the only real winners will be pathogens. The US administration is now a force multiplier for infectious disease.
January 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Global health threats are inextricably linked to geopolitics. The direction the world is taking is now highly unpredictable, but one thing is absolutely certain to me: the only real winners will be pathogens. The US administration is now a force multiplier for infectious disease.
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Mark Carney basically explaining that the US under Trump is destabilising the world and that a new world order for trade is being created
Don't Americans understand how much damage Trump is doing to the international world order, and that it'll take years to repair and rebuild relations of trust?
Don't Americans understand how much damage Trump is doing to the international world order, and that it'll take years to repair and rebuild relations of trust?
January 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Mark Carney basically explaining that the US under Trump is destabilising the world and that a new world order for trade is being created
Don't Americans understand how much damage Trump is doing to the international world order, and that it'll take years to repair and rebuild relations of trust?
Don't Americans understand how much damage Trump is doing to the international world order, and that it'll take years to repair and rebuild relations of trust?
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“We heard that former Rep Billy Long, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, joked to members on the floor last night that Iceland will be the 52nd state and he’ll be governor,” Politico wrote in its morning newsletter.
January 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
“We heard that former Rep Billy Long, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, joked to members on the floor last night that Iceland will be the 52nd state and he’ll be governor,” Politico wrote in its morning newsletter.
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Left: Nigel Farage, "Of course I've talked to Robert Jenrick.. Have we had conversations? Yes"
Right: Robert Jenrick, "I want to put Reform UK out of business, I want to send Nigel Farage back to retirement"
Right: Robert Jenrick, "I want to put Reform UK out of business, I want to send Nigel Farage back to retirement"
January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Left: Nigel Farage, "Of course I've talked to Robert Jenrick.. Have we had conversations? Yes"
Right: Robert Jenrick, "I want to put Reform UK out of business, I want to send Nigel Farage back to retirement"
Right: Robert Jenrick, "I want to put Reform UK out of business, I want to send Nigel Farage back to retirement"
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Left: Kemi Badenoch says she's fired Robert Jenrick for planning to defect, and Nigel Farage says he'll buy him a drink
Right: That time Nigel Farage called Robert Jenrick a fraud
Right: That time Nigel Farage called Robert Jenrick a fraud
January 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Left: Kemi Badenoch says she's fired Robert Jenrick for planning to defect, and Nigel Farage says he'll buy him a drink
Right: That time Nigel Farage called Robert Jenrick a fraud
Right: That time Nigel Farage called Robert Jenrick a fraud
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Beautiful poem from my talented little sister, @merhere.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Beautiful poem from my talented little sister, @merhere.bsky.social
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I've gotta say, harmonizing the idea that executing protesters in Minneapolis is cool with the idea that executing protesters in Iran is evil is one hell of a heavy rationalization lift, even for the MAGA crowd.
January 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I've gotta say, harmonizing the idea that executing protesters in Minneapolis is cool with the idea that executing protesters in Iran is evil is one hell of a heavy rationalization lift, even for the MAGA crowd.
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1. Very important study - and the primary reason I avoid infection.
'The long-term impact of COVID-19 may be consequential years after the infection and give rise to long-term illnesses including neurocognitive problems similar to what is seen in Alzheimer's disease'.
'The long-term impact of COVID-19 may be consequential years after the infection and give rise to long-term illnesses including neurocognitive problems similar to what is seen in Alzheimer's disease'.
January 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
1. Very important study - and the primary reason I avoid infection.
'The long-term impact of COVID-19 may be consequential years after the infection and give rise to long-term illnesses including neurocognitive problems similar to what is seen in Alzheimer's disease'.
'The long-term impact of COVID-19 may be consequential years after the infection and give rise to long-term illnesses including neurocognitive problems similar to what is seen in Alzheimer's disease'.
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“I remember the day that he [our youngest son] was able to get the vaccine for meningitis that came too late for Phoenix. Watching him get that shot, I knew that the thing that had killed Phoenix would never be able to take him now. It felt almost sacred. Just one injection to save a life”
A brief, shining time
One of my sons died of a disease that later became vaccine preventable. But now that and other vaccines have been struck from the recommended list for children.
substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:25 AM
“I remember the day that he [our youngest son] was able to get the vaccine for meningitis that came too late for Phoenix. Watching him get that shot, I knew that the thing that had killed Phoenix would never be able to take him now. It felt almost sacred. Just one injection to save a life”
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Johnny Cash performed his famous concert for inmates at Folsom State Prison in California on this day 58 years ago: Jan. 13, 1968.
Normally I dislike country music, but Johnny Cash is definitely the exception. I actually saw him live once in the early 1990s. June Carter Cash performed with him.
Normally I dislike country music, but Johnny Cash is definitely the exception. I actually saw him live once in the early 1990s. June Carter Cash performed with him.
January 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Johnny Cash performed his famous concert for inmates at Folsom State Prison in California on this day 58 years ago: Jan. 13, 1968.
Normally I dislike country music, but Johnny Cash is definitely the exception. I actually saw him live once in the early 1990s. June Carter Cash performed with him.
Normally I dislike country music, but Johnny Cash is definitely the exception. I actually saw him live once in the early 1990s. June Carter Cash performed with him.
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FYI, @hcrhq.bsky.social is where my team pulls together all the interviews and stuff I do.
HCR HQ (@hcrhq.bsky.social)
Your home base for all things Heather Cox Richardson on Bluesky.
Managed by Team HCR.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:19 AM
FYI, @hcrhq.bsky.social is where my team pulls together all the interviews and stuff I do.