Brian Lehigh, of the Indiana Lehighs
@blehigh.bsky.social
Crazy cat guy; guitar music lover; endless scroller; perpetual goofball
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Historical revisionism about COVID-19 and the public health response is now mainstream. The next pandemic will likely be even harder to manage due to a relentless propaganda campaign to weaken public support for masking, vaccines, social distancing, etc.
This is genuinely horrifying. Fact-free far-right agitprop given accolades by credible media across the political spectrum.
Congratulations to Stephen Macedo & Frances Lee, whose book In Covid's Wake has been recognized as:
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
December 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Historical revisionism about COVID-19 and the public health response is now mainstream. The next pandemic will likely be even harder to manage due to a relentless propaganda campaign to weaken public support for masking, vaccines, social distancing, etc.
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ain't no fuckin way
Trump: I am fine. You sound beautiful and cute. How old are you?
Caller: I am eight
Caller: I am eight
December 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
ain't no fuckin way
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Time for Patel to answer for his lies.
December 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Time for Patel to answer for his lies.
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The basic truth is the University of Oklahoma fired an instructor because she had the audacity to do her job while trans. Media like CNN are complicit in simultaneously pushing the anti-trans narrative and covering up the brutal outcomes of this societal purge.
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
cnn.it
December 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The basic truth is the University of Oklahoma fired an instructor because she had the audacity to do her job while trans. Media like CNN are complicit in simultaneously pushing the anti-trans narrative and covering up the brutal outcomes of this societal purge.
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The people who profited most from the cancel culture/free speech panic were less interested in actual freedom of speech than establishing their own control over public discourse. You don't even have to take my word for it. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
December 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The people who profited most from the cancel culture/free speech panic were less interested in actual freedom of speech than establishing their own control over public discourse. You don't even have to take my word for it. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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The extraordinary success of IN COVID'S WAKE, which is entirely about very lightly (and dishonestly) sane-washing a bunch of reactionary nonsense about COVID, is a significant object lesson in how we got to where we are politically.
This is genuinely horrifying. Fact-free far-right agitprop given accolades by credible media across the political spectrum.
Congratulations to Stephen Macedo & Frances Lee, whose book In Covid's Wake has been recognized as:
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
December 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The extraordinary success of IN COVID'S WAKE, which is entirely about very lightly (and dishonestly) sane-washing a bunch of reactionary nonsense about COVID, is a significant object lesson in how we got to where we are politically.
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they’re bluffing when they say you can still get knocked off the nice list this late in the game. santa’s been delivering gifts in japan for hours by now; that list is locked, do whatever you want.
December 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
they’re bluffing when they say you can still get knocked off the nice list this late in the game. santa’s been delivering gifts in japan for hours by now; that list is locked, do whatever you want.
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Ohio legislators passed a law ending the state’s practice of counting mail ballots that are postmarked prior to Election Day but that arrive up to four days after polls.
This is a priority for President Trump, and the state is following his lead.
This is a priority for President Trump, and the state is following his lead.
Ohio Bans Grace Periods for Mail Ballots, Fulfilling Trump’s Wishes
Ohio is the fourth GOP-run state this year to ban ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after. A Supreme Court case could force that policy nationwide next year.
boltsmag.org
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ohio legislators passed a law ending the state’s practice of counting mail ballots that are postmarked prior to Election Day but that arrive up to four days after polls.
This is a priority for President Trump, and the state is following his lead.
This is a priority for President Trump, and the state is following his lead.
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After buying it for $18.8 billion, Walgreens' new private equity owner has eliminated paid holidays for all hourly workers on Christmas and New Year's.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After buying it for $18.8 billion, Walgreens' new private equity owner has eliminated paid holidays for all hourly workers on Christmas and New Year's.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
Last year, Walgreens had a CEO-to-Worker pay gap of 410 to 1.
Corporate greed that would make even Scrooge blush.
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What we have now is a two-tiered society with a wealthy few at the top and the vast majority of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What we have now is a two-tiered society with a wealthy few at the top and the vast majority of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
It’s corrosive to our economy and democracy.
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there is one and only one political strategy, and that is: “hang trump like an anchor around the neck of every single elected republican and the party itself.” no ‘friends across the aisle.’ no ‘the fever will break.’ anyone not on board with that has to go. no exceptions
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December 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
there is one and only one political strategy, and that is: “hang trump like an anchor around the neck of every single elected republican and the party itself.” no ‘friends across the aisle.’ no ‘the fever will break.’ anyone not on board with that has to go. no exceptions
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Kind of amazing that outlets are still saying the student cited the Bible in her essay - she didn't! The essay is incredibly short! You could just read it!
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” https://cnn.it/4b6g3rd
Oklahoma instructor removed from teaching for failing a Bible-based gender essay | CNN
The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.”
cnn.it
December 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Kind of amazing that outlets are still saying the student cited the Bible in her essay - she didn't! The essay is incredibly short! You could just read it!
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Like him or not. This is 100% correct!
December 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Like him or not. This is 100% correct!
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Who is surprised that Trump's presidency is simply one more Trump business.
Corruption and criminal associations as a profit center.
This, ladles and jellyspoons, is what the modern GOP is all about.
Corruption and criminal associations as a profit center.
This, ladles and jellyspoons, is what the modern GOP is all about.
December 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Who is surprised that Trump's presidency is simply one more Trump business.
Corruption and criminal associations as a profit center.
This, ladles and jellyspoons, is what the modern GOP is all about.
Corruption and criminal associations as a profit center.
This, ladles and jellyspoons, is what the modern GOP is all about.
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This is where the "free speech" talk was always headed.
Free speech for Nazis and rightwing bullies, censorship for the rest of us.
Free speech for Nazis and rightwing bullies, censorship for the rest of us.
US issues visa ban on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton as well as Imran Ahmed, the British CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate; Anna-Lena von Hodenberg and Josephine Ballon of the German nonprofit HateAid; and Clare Melford, co-founder of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI).
US targets former EU commissioner, activists with visa bans over alleged censorship
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring U.S. social media platforms, in the...
www.reuters.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This is where the "free speech" talk was always headed.
Free speech for Nazis and rightwing bullies, censorship for the rest of us.
Free speech for Nazis and rightwing bullies, censorship for the rest of us.
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RFK Jr & Jay Bhattacharya’s cancellation of federal funding for mRNA vaccine R&D & the absolutely pathetic, nonsensical, inaccurate editorials they wrote justifying their decision will IMHO go down as one of the most damaging anti-vaccine policies of all time—from both health & economic viewpoints
A new report from researchers at the Yale School of Public Health warns that the U.S. government’s abrupt cancellation of funding for mRNA vaccine research could have devastating health and economic consequences for the nation.
New report sounds alarm on health fallout from mRNA vaccine funding cuts
A new report from the Yale School of Public Health warns that the U.S. government’s abrupt cancellation of funding for mRNA vaccine research could have
ysph.yale.edu
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
RFK Jr & Jay Bhattacharya’s cancellation of federal funding for mRNA vaccine R&D & the absolutely pathetic, nonsensical, inaccurate editorials they wrote justifying their decision will IMHO go down as one of the most damaging anti-vaccine policies of all time—from both health & economic viewpoints
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Pancreatic cancer is still one of the deadliest cancers. However, there are promising strategies currently under investigation that have been delayed or harmed because of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse on Tuesday said he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. https://to.pbs.org/49cDtIV
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Sasse expressed determination to fight the disease, highlighting advancements in immunotherapy and other treatments as part of his hope.
www.pbs.org
December 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Pancreatic cancer is still one of the deadliest cancers. However, there are promising strategies currently under investigation that have been delayed or harmed because of the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
CDMRP cuts left no money for many forms of cancer research including pancreatic.
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Turning Point USA was founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery
Two of their major policy pushes were a more prominent gun culture and zero COVID restrictions
Bill Montgomery died to the COVID virus
Charlie Kirk died to gun violence
Two of their major policy pushes were a more prominent gun culture and zero COVID restrictions
Bill Montgomery died to the COVID virus
Charlie Kirk died to gun violence
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Turning Point USA was founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk and Bill Montgomery
Two of their major policy pushes were a more prominent gun culture and zero COVID restrictions
Bill Montgomery died to the COVID virus
Charlie Kirk died to gun violence
Two of their major policy pushes were a more prominent gun culture and zero COVID restrictions
Bill Montgomery died to the COVID virus
Charlie Kirk died to gun violence
Reposted by Brian Lehigh, of the Indiana Lehighs
Facebook renamed itself Meta and lit $77 billion on fire for the metaverse just to abandon it five years later.
Hoverboards are the future, segways are the future, betamax, laser disc, Google glass is the future, 3d tvs are the future, curved screens are the future.
Like do we have to traipse through the whole graveyard of tech to get these people to understand just becauae you say it doesn't make it true.
Like do we have to traipse through the whole graveyard of tech to get these people to understand just becauae you say it doesn't make it true.
December 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Facebook renamed itself Meta and lit $77 billion on fire for the metaverse just to abandon it five years later.
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We know why he's in those files because he's pretty much admitted it to all of us.
"I’ll tell you the funniest is that I’ll go backstage (Miss Teen USA) before a show and everyone's getting dressed and ready and everything else. And you know, no men are anywhere. And I’m allowed to go in because I’m the owner of the pageant and therefore I’m inspecting it....
December 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We know why he's in those files because he's pretty much admitted it to all of us.
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Abolish ICE.
Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’
Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in El Paso hospital after being detained at Fort Bliss – his wife was deported to Guatemala without a chance to see him
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Abolish ICE.
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They got caught. They’re backing down. But this isn’t over.
There needs to be a class action lawsuit.
Instacart admitted it was using AI to charge different people different prices for the exact same items. Algorithmic price gouging. That scam could cost a family of four $1,200 more a year.
There needs to be a class action lawsuit.
Instacart admitted it was using AI to charge different people different prices for the exact same items. Algorithmic price gouging. That scam could cost a family of four $1,200 more a year.
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 AM
They got caught. They’re backing down. But this isn’t over.
There needs to be a class action lawsuit.
Instacart admitted it was using AI to charge different people different prices for the exact same items. Algorithmic price gouging. That scam could cost a family of four $1,200 more a year.
There needs to be a class action lawsuit.
Instacart admitted it was using AI to charge different people different prices for the exact same items. Algorithmic price gouging. That scam could cost a family of four $1,200 more a year.
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He is promising, on camera, to break his oath to the Constitution by illegally and unconstitutionally usurping the exclusive authority of Congress. Sprinkle in a little 'blowing up the Union' to boot
Sean Duffy on blue states: "What I can do is I can pull their money. That's the leverage I do have ... I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they are putting illegals on the roads."
December 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
He is promising, on camera, to break his oath to the Constitution by illegally and unconstitutionally usurping the exclusive authority of Congress. Sprinkle in a little 'blowing up the Union' to boot
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I say that as someone who has started newsrooms from scratch sometimes with two people - if you’re doing your job correctly you will need a lawyer because the first thing rich people do when you write something they don’t like is threaten you legally. It’s cheap for them and expensive for you
December 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I say that as someone who has started newsrooms from scratch sometimes with two people - if you’re doing your job correctly you will need a lawyer because the first thing rich people do when you write something they don’t like is threaten you legally. It’s cheap for them and expensive for you