Bill Featherston
@feather68.bsky.social
68, runner(Galloway 40/20), lawyer, husband, father, grandfather, foodie; eppur si muovo
This is a remarkable piece, one of the best analysis on how junk science is used.
Thank you @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Thank you @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism (Gift Article)
Data can easily be manipulated to show causation that doesn’t exist.
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is a remarkable piece, one of the best analysis on how junk science is used.
Thank you @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Thank you @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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I cannot believe how unqualified he is for this job.
RFK Jr. Admits That Banning Fluoridated Water Will Cause 'More Cavities'—But He's OK With That
He couldn't be more unqualified.
www.comicsands.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I cannot believe how unqualified he is for this job.
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This is absolutely terrible news.
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
Moderna withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine
Moderna said on Wednesday it has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and COVID combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
www.reuters.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is absolutely terrible news.
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
With the shifting regulatory climate (i.e., antivax ratfuckery), Moderna has withdrawn their application for their eagerly anticipated COVID-flu combo vaccine. This vaccine offered better protection than getting each shot separately.
h/t @merz.bsky.social
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Forget talk of "the China virus" and a "lab leak", bats –and the trade in wild animals – are a far more likely source of the Covid pandemic. Today, I write about the natural origin theory and sketch scenarios of how the virus could have got to Wuhan.
markhonigsbaum.substack.com/p/where-did-...
markhonigsbaum.substack.com/p/where-did-...
April 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Forget talk of "the China virus" and a "lab leak", bats –and the trade in wild animals – are a far more likely source of the Covid pandemic. Today, I write about the natural origin theory and sketch scenarios of how the virus could have got to Wuhan.
markhonigsbaum.substack.com/p/where-did-...
markhonigsbaum.substack.com/p/where-did-...
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My comments in the article:
April 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
My comments in the article:
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ICYMI yesterday: The US has enjoyed decades in which #measles deaths have been very low. But the country may be on a different trajectory now, experts fear. www.statnews.com/2025/04/06/m...
U.S. may be reverting to a time when measles deaths were not very rare, experts warn
Peter Marks: “Unless we dramatically change course, drastically change course, it's going to be a problem. This is what measles does.”
www.statnews.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
ICYMI yesterday: The US has enjoyed decades in which #measles deaths have been very low. But the country may be on a different trajectory now, experts fear. www.statnews.com/2025/04/06/m...
@kgandersen.bsky.social I am reading your 2024 article regarding the dust up with Don McNeil (about3/4 the way through). I am shocked and saddened at his actions and accusations. I hope your excellent response to this will be published more widely. Thank you for all you have done on SARS CoV 2.
March 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@kgandersen.bsky.social I am reading your 2024 article regarding the dust up with Don McNeil (about3/4 the way through). I am shocked and saddened at his actions and accusations. I hope your excellent response to this will be published more widely. Thank you for all you have done on SARS CoV 2.
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Musk claims Social Security is a "gigantic magnet to attract illegal immigrants."
In fact, immigrants here illegally do not collect Social Security. But they pay $25.7 billion a year into it, a recent study found, so these undocumented workers are actually subsidizing Americans.
In fact, immigrants here illegally do not collect Social Security. But they pay $25.7 billion a year into it, a recent study found, so these undocumented workers are actually subsidizing Americans.
March 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Musk claims Social Security is a "gigantic magnet to attract illegal immigrants."
In fact, immigrants here illegally do not collect Social Security. But they pay $25.7 billion a year into it, a recent study found, so these undocumented workers are actually subsidizing Americans.
In fact, immigrants here illegally do not collect Social Security. But they pay $25.7 billion a year into it, a recent study found, so these undocumented workers are actually subsidizing Americans.
1/ I have been interested in the firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
Of course, Presidents are free to appoint the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs; however, in this instant, General Brown was serving the second year of a four-year term.
Of course, Presidents are free to appoint the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs; however, in this instant, General Brown was serving the second year of a four-year term.
March 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
1/ I have been interested in the firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
Of course, Presidents are free to appoint the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs; however, in this instant, General Brown was serving the second year of a four-year term.
Of course, Presidents are free to appoint the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs; however, in this instant, General Brown was serving the second year of a four-year term.
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If you're of a certain age in this measles outbreak, this is worth your attention!!
I was in the yellow. Several years ago our school made faculty provide proof of vaccination. I got tested for antibodies & had minimal protection so I got revaxxed. So happy I was able to get informed and protected!
I was in the yellow. Several years ago our school made faculty provide proof of vaccination. I got tested for antibodies & had minimal protection so I got revaxxed. So happy I was able to get informed and protected!
March 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you're of a certain age in this measles outbreak, this is worth your attention!!
I was in the yellow. Several years ago our school made faculty provide proof of vaccination. I got tested for antibodies & had minimal protection so I got revaxxed. So happy I was able to get informed and protected!
I was in the yellow. Several years ago our school made faculty provide proof of vaccination. I got tested for antibodies & had minimal protection so I got revaxxed. So happy I was able to get informed and protected!
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Remember: the ruling class relies on people to not pay attention to what is going on. This makes it far easier to remain in power. Always always always keep your eyes and ears open. Don't trust anyone who has to rely on lies to maintain their position.
Elon Musk claims DOGE saved the country 50 million dollars by canceling a contract that ended in 2005! 🤷🏻♀️👇
March 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Remember: the ruling class relies on people to not pay attention to what is going on. This makes it far easier to remain in power. Always always always keep your eyes and ears open. Don't trust anyone who has to rely on lies to maintain their position.
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"I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath."
@marcelias.bsky.social responds to Elon Musk's recent criticism of him. Read Marc's full letter to Musk below.
@marcelias.bsky.social responds to Elon Musk's recent criticism of him. Read Marc's full letter to Musk below.
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath."
@marcelias.bsky.social responds to Elon Musk's recent criticism of him. Read Marc's full letter to Musk below.
@marcelias.bsky.social responds to Elon Musk's recent criticism of him. Read Marc's full letter to Musk below.
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Time for some Streisand effect
The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.
February 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Time for some Streisand effect
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Established in 1951, the EIS fellowship program is for our nation’s best and brightest. Abruptly firing these dedicated fellows is unconscionable, ghoulish, dangerous. I’m furious.
www.cdc.gov/eis/php/abou...
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February 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Established in 1951, the EIS fellowship program is for our nation’s best and brightest. Abruptly firing these dedicated fellows is unconscionable, ghoulish, dangerous. I’m furious.
www.cdc.gov/eis/php/abou...
www.cdc.gov/eis/php/abou...
This was easily predicted. The word incompetence comes to mind.
Elon Musk’s DOGE just posted classified U.S. intelligence data on its website, and officials are scrambling, HuffPost reports.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Posts Classified Data On Its New Website
“People are scrambling” to see if their sensitive information has been accessed by Musk’s programmers, said one federal intelligence employee.
www.huffpost.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This was easily predicted. The word incompetence comes to mind.
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American science is under attack
Opinion piece by Dr Harold Varmus, Nobel Prize winner, former director of the #NIH and the #NCI 🧪
“Perhaps what’s most disheartening is what feels like the absence of widespread opposition to this unraveling”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion piece by Dr Harold Varmus, Nobel Prize winner, former director of the #NIH and the #NCI 🧪
“Perhaps what’s most disheartening is what feels like the absence of widespread opposition to this unraveling”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion | American Science is Under Attack (Gift Article)
The Trump administration hobbles research and endangers the public health.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
American science is under attack
Opinion piece by Dr Harold Varmus, Nobel Prize winner, former director of the #NIH and the #NCI 🧪
“Perhaps what’s most disheartening is what feels like the absence of widespread opposition to this unraveling”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion piece by Dr Harold Varmus, Nobel Prize winner, former director of the #NIH and the #NCI 🧪
“Perhaps what’s most disheartening is what feels like the absence of widespread opposition to this unraveling”
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/o...
This is wrong wrong wrong!
February 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is wrong wrong wrong!
Unreal.
1. So he has no fucking idea why they met or what they talked about.
2. Obviously Trump thinks it’s no big deal to use the WH to conduct private business transactions since that’s what he does.
America First! bsky.app/profile/atru...
2. Obviously Trump thinks it’s no big deal to use the WH to conduct private business transactions since that’s what he does.
America First! bsky.app/profile/atru...
Trump on Musk's meeting today with Modi: "I assume he wants to do business in India."
February 14, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Unreal.
My friends, regardless of who you voted for in the past election, this kind of irresponsible (and obviously self dealing) action should be denounced.
Trump just suspended enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, a key anti-bribery law signed by Carter in 1977. For 50 years, it stopped corporations from bribing foreign officials. Now, Trump is letting corruption run wild.
Trump Halts Enforcement of Foreign Bribery Law
Another victory for corrupt and unfettered capitalism under Donald Trump
meidasnews.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My friends, regardless of who you voted for in the past election, this kind of irresponsible (and obviously self dealing) action should be denounced.
I just called Ted Cruz’ office in DC (I am a Texas resident) 202 224 5922 and of course, was not able to speak to anyone. But I was able to leave a message about how ridiculous this clown show is and that things needed to get under control before there is even more damage.
February 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I just called Ted Cruz’ office in DC (I am a Texas resident) 202 224 5922 and of course, was not able to speak to anyone. But I was able to leave a message about how ridiculous this clown show is and that things needed to get under control before there is even more damage.