@dallumier.bsky.social
Writer, editor, translator. Student of Comparative Literature, Translation, Spanish, French, & Arabic.
Former infectious disease clinician & clinical researcher.
Former infectious disease clinician & clinical researcher.
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The Red and the Rainbow: The Life and Work of Daniel Guérin - Dissent Magazine
An uncompromising champion of the labor movement, sharp critic of authoritarianism both left and right, and early proponent of “intersectionality,” French activist and writer Daniel Guérin is an essen...
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@colestangler.bsky.social : “Perhaps most importantly, Guérin demonstrates how easily capitalist profit can go hand in hand with ruthless authoritarianism.
The latter point is especially vital to recognize in the age of Trump… 1/
www.dissentmagazine.org/article/red-...
The latter point is especially vital to recognize in the age of Trump… 1/
www.dissentmagazine.org/article/red-...
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U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public.
US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know.
U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, with New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas all reporting active measles outbreaks.
www.chicagotribune.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public.
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Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
www.washingtonpost.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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🚨BREAKING: NIH RECOVER #LongCOVID GRANT CUTS HAVE STARTED🚨
The next 2⃣ DAYS critical to tell Congress #NoLongCOVIDCuts to clinical trials & clinic funding.
Can you make just 3⃣ calls & send 3⃣emails today?
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The next 2⃣ DAYS critical to tell Congress #NoLongCOVIDCuts to clinical trials & clinic funding.
Can you make just 3⃣ calls & send 3⃣emails today?
☎️Call Congress Tool
bit.ly/NoLongCOVIDC...
📨Email Congress Tool
bit.ly/NoLongCOVIDC...
March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🚨BREAKING: NIH RECOVER #LongCOVID GRANT CUTS HAVE STARTED🚨
The next 2⃣ DAYS critical to tell Congress #NoLongCOVIDCuts to clinical trials & clinic funding.
Can you make just 3⃣ calls & send 3⃣emails today?
☎️Call Congress Tool
bit.ly/NoLongCOVIDC...
📨Email Congress Tool
bit.ly/NoLongCOVIDC...
The next 2⃣ DAYS critical to tell Congress #NoLongCOVIDCuts to clinical trials & clinic funding.
Can you make just 3⃣ calls & send 3⃣emails today?
☎️Call Congress Tool
bit.ly/NoLongCOVIDC...
📨Email Congress Tool
bit.ly/NoLongCOVIDC...
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Amid a housing shortage, investors continue to exploit a gap in an affordable housing law to raise rents. Congress has repeatedly failed to act – via @propublica.org
truthout.org/articles/wea...
truthout.org/articles/wea...
Wealthy Investors Exploit This Loophole to Raise Rents on Poor Tenants
The loophole has remained open for decades despite widespread agreement among regulators and advocates about its harm.
truthout.org
February 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Amid a housing shortage, investors continue to exploit a gap in an affordable housing law to raise rents. Congress has repeatedly failed to act – via @propublica.org
truthout.org/articles/wea...
truthout.org/articles/wea...
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From the great Nancy Krieger: Why the US Senate Must Reject RFK Jr.—A Lethal Broken Clock www.commondreams.org/opinion/sena...
Why the US Senate Must Reject RFK Jr.—A Lethal Broken Clock | Common Dreams
As aptly stated in a public letter signed by over 700 health professionals and scientists, RFK Jr.’s “unfounded, fringe beliefs could significantly undermine public health practices across the country...
www.commondreams.org
February 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
From the great Nancy Krieger: Why the US Senate Must Reject RFK Jr.—A Lethal Broken Clock www.commondreams.org/opinion/sena...
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If Gerry Connolly (who Pelosi installed as ranking member over AOC) called this vote without taking emergency steps to ensure his members could get there, then he's not prepared to lead this effort.
Even understanding that it was a sudden oppty, it seems there was some thought beforehand.
Even understanding that it was a sudden oppty, it seems there was some thought beforehand.
February 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If Gerry Connolly (who Pelosi installed as ranking member over AOC) called this vote without taking emergency steps to ensure his members could get there, then he's not prepared to lead this effort.
Even understanding that it was a sudden oppty, it seems there was some thought beforehand.
Even understanding that it was a sudden oppty, it seems there was some thought beforehand.
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Good. This is a good start.
Every single Senate Democrat will vote against Russell Vought, the Trump nominee for OMB and chief architect of the ultra-right Project 2025.
We are holding the floor of the United States Senate overnight to expose how Project 2025 is the Trump White House agenda.
We are holding the floor of the United States Senate overnight to expose how Project 2025 is the Trump White House agenda.
February 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Good. This is a good start.
The Dictators, by Pablo Neruda (es mejor en español)
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February 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The Dictators, by Pablo Neruda (es mejor en español)
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The tariffs are smoke & mirrors to cover Musk’s seizure of the US treasury (NYTimes, AP). Who will stop them? Drumpf is now only a gasoline spewing flame thrower of a figurehead. They knew they’d never eliminate Soc Sec & Medicare legally, so they’ve taken illegal control of the Treasury (con’t)
February 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The tariffs are smoke & mirrors to cover Musk’s seizure of the US treasury (NYTimes, AP). Who will stop them? Drumpf is now only a gasoline spewing flame thrower of a figurehead. They knew they’d never eliminate Soc Sec & Medicare legally, so they’ve taken illegal control of the Treasury (con’t)
January 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Petition to reinstate meteorologist Sam Kuffel at the Milwaukee CBS affiliate after firing her for calling out Elon Musk for his naz¡ salute, on her private IG account. The station is reportedly shook by how much condemnation they’re getting for their naz¡ sympathies
www.change.org/p/reinstate-...
www.change.org/p/reinstate-...
Sign the Petition
Reinstate Fired Meteorologist Sam Kuffel to CBS Channel 58 (Milwaukee)
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January 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Petition to reinstate meteorologist Sam Kuffel at the Milwaukee CBS affiliate after firing her for calling out Elon Musk for his naz¡ salute, on her private IG account. The station is reportedly shook by how much condemnation they’re getting for their naz¡ sympathies
www.change.org/p/reinstate-...
www.change.org/p/reinstate-...
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Caroline Kennedy’s urging the Senate to reject RFK Jr to oversee health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, & the Food & Drug Administration. She also said he has “personal qualities” that concern her: 1/2 …
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Caroline Kennedy’s urging the Senate to reject RFK Jr to oversee health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, & the Food & Drug Administration. She also said he has “personal qualities” that concern her: 1/2 …
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
Caroline Kennedy’s urging the Senate to reject RFK Jr to oversee health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, & the Food & Drug Administration. She also said he has “personal qualities” that concern her: 1/2 …
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK Jr., a 'predator' ahead of his confirmation hearings
In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
www.npr.org
January 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Caroline Kennedy’s urging the Senate to reject RFK Jr to oversee health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, & the Food & Drug Administration. She also said he has “personal qualities” that concern her: 1/2 …
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
www.npr.org/2025/01/28/n...
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Meta, Google, and Amazon were among the companies scheduled for compliance evaluations by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs this fiscal year. In the last year, all three companies significantly reduced or eliminated their DEI initiatives.
Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
“The Trump administration continues to reverse decades of civil rights and equity work,”a legislative researcher said.
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January 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Meta, Google, and Amazon were among the companies scheduled for compliance evaluations by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs this fiscal year. In the last year, all three companies significantly reduced or eliminated their DEI initiatives.
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Bravo to the Wall Street Journal for coming out against the RFK Jr. nomination. Spread the word. This man is hazardous to your health. @wsj.com #RFK www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
Opinion | Why RFK Jr. Is Dangerous to Public Health
He’s made millions from referring clients to trial lawyers, and he advocates mass tort litigation that would ruin the vaccine industry.
www.wsj.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Bravo to the Wall Street Journal for coming out against the RFK Jr. nomination. Spread the word. This man is hazardous to your health. @wsj.com #RFK www.wsj.com/opinion/rfk-...
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A well-liked weather anchor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been fired for making a post on her personal social media account condemning Elon Musk for making a hand gesture that many observers have said appeared to be a Nazi salute.
Milwaukee Television Meteorologist Fired for Calling Elon Musk’s Gesture a “Nazi Salute”
Musk has promoted antisemitic and white nationalist content online, and has endorsed a neo-Nazi party in Germany.
truthout.org
January 24, 2025 at 3:39 AM
A well-liked weather anchor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been fired for making a post on her personal social media account condemning Elon Musk for making a hand gesture that many observers have said appeared to be a Nazi salute.
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🧵 Here is a non-comprehensive list of some of the massacres that could have been avoided if Biden had forced Israel to adopt the ceasefire framework — which was swiftly accepted by Hamas officials — when the administration introduced it publicly on May 31.
Biden Brags Ceasefire Deal Is the One He Wrote — 7 Months and 10,000 Deaths Ago
Since Biden introduced that deal on May 27, Israel has killed at least 10,000 Palestinians — and likely far, far more.
truthout.org
January 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🧵 Here is a non-comprehensive list of some of the massacres that could have been avoided if Biden had forced Israel to adopt the ceasefire framework — which was swiftly accepted by Hamas officials — when the administration introduced it publicly on May 31.
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The Milwaukee Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee unanimously approved a legislative lobbying plan that includes amending state law to increase use of jail as punishment and to eliminate protections against jailing of the poor by municipal courts.
www.wjiinc.org/blog/propose...
www.wjiinc.org/blog/propose...
Proposed City of Milwaukee legislative priorities include increasing municipal court jail commitments, eliminating protections for the poor
By Alexandria Staubach Today, the Milwaukee Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee unanimously approved a legislative lobbying plan that includes amending state law to increase use...
www.wjiinc.org
January 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The Milwaukee Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee unanimously approved a legislative lobbying plan that includes amending state law to increase use of jail as punishment and to eliminate protections against jailing of the poor by municipal courts.
www.wjiinc.org/blog/propose...
www.wjiinc.org/blog/propose...
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Instead of fighting over policies set by self-interested billionaires, we need to make deep structural change to the internet by breaking up Big Tech monopolies and giving users more privacy and autonomy over their data, says Evan Greer at FFTF. @evangreer.bsky.social
truthout.org/articles/met...
truthout.org/articles/met...
Meta’s Allowance of Hate Speech Is Another Side Effect of Big Tech Monopoly
Activists say debates over content moderation devolve into partisan food fights instead of challenging tech titans.
truthout.org
January 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Instead of fighting over policies set by self-interested billionaires, we need to make deep structural change to the internet by breaking up Big Tech monopolies and giving users more privacy and autonomy over their data, says Evan Greer at FFTF. @evangreer.bsky.social
truthout.org/articles/met...
truthout.org/articles/met...
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Over 17,000 doctors warn Senate: RFK Jr. is 'actively dangerous' www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Over 17,000 doctors warn Senate: RFK Jr. is 'actively dangerous'
A coalition of over 17,000 doctors sent a joint letter to the Senate , asking members to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be secretary of health and human services under Donald ...
www.dailykos.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Over 17,000 doctors warn Senate: RFK Jr. is 'actively dangerous' www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...