Rick Weinmeyer
@rickweinmeyer.bsky.social
Assistant Professor - Loyola University Chicago Law • PhD - Northwestern, JD - Minnesota • I study public health law, public health ethics & health policy • A blend of serious & humor • Minnesotan ✊🏼 • Gay 🏳️🌈
Updating slides/notes on loss of chance and listening to Hootie & The Blowfish. Not sure my condition is in the DSM-5.
February 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Updating slides/notes on loss of chance and listening to Hootie & The Blowfish. Not sure my condition is in the DSM-5.
The Onion bridging my love of gymnastics and snowboarding.
‘I Don’t Know How And It’s Not My Event’: Simone Biles On Her Decision Not To Snowboard At The Winter Olympics.
‘I Don’t Know How And It’s Not My Event’: Simone Biles On Her Decision Not To Snowboard At The Winter Olympics.
‘I Don’t Know How And It’s Not My Event’: Simone Biles On Her Decision Not To Snowboard At The Winter Olympics
theonion.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:13 AM
The Onion bridging my love of gymnastics and snowboarding.
‘I Don’t Know How And It’s Not My Event’: Simone Biles On Her Decision Not To Snowboard At The Winter Olympics.
‘I Don’t Know How And It’s Not My Event’: Simone Biles On Her Decision Not To Snowboard At The Winter Olympics.
As I continue to scream into the void, "YES!!"
Are public restrooms trying to tell us something about the state of democracy?
Fyodor Dostoevsky famously observed that “the degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.” I’d like to broaden that to include its public lavatories.
www.wamc.org
February 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM
As I continue to scream into the void, "YES!!"
At Paris 2024, 300,000 condoms were handed out. "By contrast, the allocation for these Winter Olympics was dramatically smaller. . . . , fewer than 10,000."
The Winter Olympics condom supply ran out in 3 days. Athletes have thoughts
According to Italian newspaper La Stampa, free condoms at the Winter Olympics ran out in just three days.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM
At Paris 2024, 300,000 condoms were handed out. "By contrast, the allocation for these Winter Olympics was dramatically smaller. . . . , fewer than 10,000."
Sex work *IS* work!
Sex workers in Nevada fighting to become first in U.S. to unionize
Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels, Sheri's Ranch, are fighting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.
www.cbsnews.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Sex work *IS* work!
Six homeless people died of hypothermia on the streets of Milan in the past month. "Some of them were found close to Olympic venues where spectators are paying as much as $1,650 a ticket to watch athletes compete for medals at the Winter Games."
We live in hell.
We live in hell.
Away From Pomp of Olympics, Homeless Shiver on Streets of Milan
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Six homeless people died of hypothermia on the streets of Milan in the past month. "Some of them were found close to Olympic venues where spectators are paying as much as $1,650 a ticket to watch athletes compete for medals at the Winter Games."
We live in hell.
We live in hell.
Professional question: Why didn't anyone tell me about this show?!
Plastic Surgery Rewind - E! & Peacock Reality Series - Where To Watch
Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Spirit guide nine celebs and influencers exploring whether to reverse their plastic surgeries for a more natural appearance.
www.tvinsider.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Professional question: Why didn't anyone tell me about this show?!
I'll say it again: Snowboard racing is f&$#ing cool. Get it, gurl.
February 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
I'll say it again: Snowboard racing is f&$#ing cool. Get it, gurl.
I have my race board sitting in my closet (I seriously need to get out there again), and I agree:
Snowboard parallel giant slalom is f&$#ing cool.
#keepPGSolympic
Snowboard parallel giant slalom is f&$#ing cool.
#keepPGSolympic
Ester Ledecka fails to retain Olympic parallel giant slalom title, lashes out at IOC
Ledecka strongly criticized the IOC for even considering scrapping her event at the next Winter Olympics.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
I have my race board sitting in my closet (I seriously need to get out there again), and I agree:
Snowboard parallel giant slalom is f&$#ing cool.
#keepPGSolympic
Snowboard parallel giant slalom is f&$#ing cool.
#keepPGSolympic
A reminder that this is happening this afternoon! Time for some musical protest!
A two-part announcement!
First, a friend has organized a concert this weekend (Saturday, February 7th, 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.) to benefit victims of ICE. Donations will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Here is a link to the event:
thegatedcommunityband.com/live-stream
First, a friend has organized a concert this weekend (Saturday, February 7th, 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.) to benefit victims of ICE. Donations will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Here is a link to the event:
thegatedcommunityband.com/live-stream
The Gated Community - Live Stream
Guestbook for The Gated Community, an americana group from Minneapolis, MN - Post your message
thegatedcommunityband.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
A reminder that this is happening this afternoon! Time for some musical protest!
I've really enjoyed Post Reports over the last 7 years. The hosts, @martinepowers.bsky.social and Elahe Izadi, and their audio crew and journalists did great work. What a pointless loss.
'Post Reports' cancelled amid massive layoffs
The audio department has been 'all but eliminated'
podnews.net
February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I've really enjoyed Post Reports over the last 7 years. The hosts, @martinepowers.bsky.social and Elahe Izadi, and their audio crew and journalists did great work. What a pointless loss.
A two-part announcement!
First, a friend has organized a concert this weekend (Saturday, February 7th, 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.) to benefit victims of ICE. Donations will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Here is a link to the event:
thegatedcommunityband.com/live-stream
First, a friend has organized a concert this weekend (Saturday, February 7th, 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.) to benefit victims of ICE. Donations will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Here is a link to the event:
thegatedcommunityband.com/live-stream
The Gated Community - Live Stream
Guestbook for The Gated Community, an americana group from Minneapolis, MN - Post your message
thegatedcommunityband.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:29 AM
A two-part announcement!
First, a friend has organized a concert this weekend (Saturday, February 7th, 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.) to benefit victims of ICE. Donations will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Here is a link to the event:
thegatedcommunityband.com/live-stream
First, a friend has organized a concert this weekend (Saturday, February 7th, 4 P.M. – 6 P.M.) to benefit victims of ICE. Donations will go to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Here is a link to the event:
thegatedcommunityband.com/live-stream
"On Tuesday night, fans applauded as a video tribute to Ms. O’Hara played on the Jumbotron at Madison Square Garden. It showed Cookie Fleck flirting her way through a mixer for dog handlers and covering her eyes, sick with nerves, as her terrier, Winky, competed for best in show."
Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Best in Show,’ Honored in Westminster Tribute
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
"On Tuesday night, fans applauded as a video tribute to Ms. O’Hara played on the Jumbotron at Madison Square Garden. It showed Cookie Fleck flirting her way through a mixer for dog handlers and covering her eyes, sick with nerves, as her terrier, Winky, competed for best in show."
I know that one of the world's richest, most ruthless men is destroying a once shining beacon of freedom, but at least his wife is being styled by THE stylist.
Lauren Sánchez Bezos Steps Out in New Look Styled by Zendaya's 'Image Architect'
Lauren Sánchez Bezos stepped out during Paris Fashion Week with stylist Law Roach. Sánchez Bezos, 56, wore a red and white tweed skirt and blazer set on a rainy day during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 2...
people.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I know that one of the world's richest, most ruthless men is destroying a once shining beacon of freedom, but at least his wife is being styled by THE stylist.
Chickens of February
February 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Chickens of February
Moment of blatant self promotion: @jalaynearias.bsky.social and her awesome colleagues at GSU's School of Public Health have kindly invited me to talk about toilets at Grand Rounds, and I couldn't possibly say no. Please join us!
publichealth.gsu.edu/grandrounds/
publichealth.gsu.edu/grandrounds/
Grand Rounds Lectures - School of Public Health | Georgia State University
The Grand Rounds Lecture Series brings nationally recognized thought leaders to the Georgia State University School of Public Health for dialogues that contribute to the school’s mission of advancing ...
publichealth.gsu.edu
February 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Moment of blatant self promotion: @jalaynearias.bsky.social and her awesome colleagues at GSU's School of Public Health have kindly invited me to talk about toilets at Grand Rounds, and I couldn't possibly say no. Please join us!
publichealth.gsu.edu/grandrounds/
publichealth.gsu.edu/grandrounds/
Reposted by Rick Weinmeyer
Wanting to be thin isn’t a fringe perspective, nor is it edgy. It is the dominant narrative in a profoundly anti-fat culture. And in this particular moment, making media about how it’s okay to want to be thin also acts as de facto advertising for some of the wealthiest corporations in the world.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Wanting to be thin isn’t a fringe perspective, nor is it edgy. It is the dominant narrative in a profoundly anti-fat culture. And in this particular moment, making media about how it’s okay to want to be thin also acts as de facto advertising for some of the wealthiest corporations in the world.
Reposted by Rick Weinmeyer
On this day in 2026, Senate Republicans are pushing for the SAVE Act, which the House already passed. The Act would disenfranchise millions of Americans, including millions of American women who changed their name after marrying. #WeTheMen
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This one weird trick could stop US women from voting | Arwa Mahdawi
The Save Act – which would do the opposite of its title – could have a huge impact on the midterm elections
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
On this day in 2026, Senate Republicans are pushing for the SAVE Act, which the House already passed. The Act would disenfranchise millions of Americans, including millions of American women who changed their name after marrying. #WeTheMen
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Rick Weinmeyer
honestly the world is giving up. RIP queen.
Catherine O'Hara, the actor who starred as Kate McCallister in “Home Alone,” has died at 71, TMZ reports
Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:39 PM
honestly the world is giving up. RIP queen.
Nowhere in this . . . whatever . . . of Rahm Emanuel does it mention his administration's closure of 50 schools in poor minority neighborhoods, its myopic focus on business interests, or the cover up of the murder of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old shot 16 times in the back.
Opinion | Rahm Emanuel Will Speak to You Now
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Nowhere in this . . . whatever . . . of Rahm Emanuel does it mention his administration's closure of 50 schools in poor minority neighborhoods, its myopic focus on business interests, or the cover up of the murder of Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old shot 16 times in the back.
One of the most unknowable questions in the universe: Why does anyone anywhere care what David Brooks thinks?
January 29, 2026 at 6:24 PM
One of the most unknowable questions in the universe: Why does anyone anywhere care what David Brooks thinks?
The end of days is here.
Birkenstock Steps Into High Bridal Fashion
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The end of days is here.