Wensk.
@interwen.bsky.social
Mainly covid, social justice + shitposting.
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Wensk.
@interwen.bsky.social
· Nov 16
FELLOW LEFTISTS, fascism attacks disabled/vulnerable people first.
Abandoning them in a pandemic because political interests told you to, was a mistake!
Correct course!
Abandoning them in a pandemic because political interests told you to, was a mistake!
Correct course!
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11/10/25 Colfax and Schiller near an elementary school: Neighbor filmed 20+ ICE GOONS driving onto her neighbors lawn and abducting a landscaper, then Tasing him while he was in the car. No warrants, no names, no faces.
Palatine, Illinois
11/10/25
Palatine, Illinois
11/10/25
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
11/10/25 Colfax and Schiller near an elementary school: Neighbor filmed 20+ ICE GOONS driving onto her neighbors lawn and abducting a landscaper, then Tasing him while he was in the car. No warrants, no names, no faces.
Palatine, Illinois
11/10/25
Palatine, Illinois
11/10/25
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notable but not surprising that Fetterman chose Fox & Friends as the place to promote his new book
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
notable but not surprising that Fetterman chose Fox & Friends as the place to promote his new book
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1.5 degrees of warming plus deforestation might already be too high for the Amazon rainforest.”
PIK scientist Nico Wunderling speaking today at the Planetary Science Pavilion at #COP30.
Check out the full agenda: planetarysciencepavilion.org
PIK scientist Nico Wunderling speaking today at the Planetary Science Pavilion at #COP30.
Check out the full agenda: planetarysciencepavilion.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
1.5 degrees of warming plus deforestation might already be too high for the Amazon rainforest.”
PIK scientist Nico Wunderling speaking today at the Planetary Science Pavilion at #COP30.
Check out the full agenda: planetarysciencepavilion.org
PIK scientist Nico Wunderling speaking today at the Planetary Science Pavilion at #COP30.
Check out the full agenda: planetarysciencepavilion.org
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NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW via CNN: “The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal”
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when you wear a size 9.5 shoe but the 8.5 was on sale
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
when you wear a size 9.5 shoe but the 8.5 was on sale
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I hope I'm wrong, but does anyone really think that it's going to be as simple as getting Adelina Grijalva's vote? Aren't more delays and excuses far more likely?
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I hope I'm wrong, but does anyone really think that it's going to be as simple as getting Adelina Grijalva's vote? Aren't more delays and excuses far more likely?
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BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.
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A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
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One edit, one fecking edit, from one BBC broadcast among thousands and thousands of TV and radio programmes
And from a programme most people in the UK didn't watch and nobody in America saw
The Heritage Foundation crowd and the Telegraph have created a big, big something out of nothing
And from a programme most people in the UK didn't watch and nobody in America saw
The Heritage Foundation crowd and the Telegraph have created a big, big something out of nothing
November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
One edit, one fecking edit, from one BBC broadcast among thousands and thousands of TV and radio programmes
And from a programme most people in the UK didn't watch and nobody in America saw
The Heritage Foundation crowd and the Telegraph have created a big, big something out of nothing
And from a programme most people in the UK didn't watch and nobody in America saw
The Heritage Foundation crowd and the Telegraph have created a big, big something out of nothing
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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This is what those 8 Dems just voted for
A return to a time when people died or became disabled because they couldn’t afford care
People are terrified tonight that they will have to start rationing meds
That they will lose their medical insurance
That they will die
Healthcare is a human right!
A return to a time when people died or became disabled because they couldn’t afford care
People are terrified tonight that they will have to start rationing meds
That they will lose their medical insurance
That they will die
Healthcare is a human right!
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
This is what those 8 Dems just voted for
A return to a time when people died or became disabled because they couldn’t afford care
People are terrified tonight that they will have to start rationing meds
That they will lose their medical insurance
That they will die
Healthcare is a human right!
A return to a time when people died or became disabled because they couldn’t afford care
People are terrified tonight that they will have to start rationing meds
That they will lose their medical insurance
That they will die
Healthcare is a human right!
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Tern is right. It’s great having an informed online community that’s adapted to the ongoing pandemic reality and is doing everything possible to stay safe.
I know it’s been a tough ride, but please know you are not alone.
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
I know it’s been a tough ride, but please know you are not alone.
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Tern is right. It’s great having an informed online community that’s adapted to the ongoing pandemic reality and is doing everything possible to stay safe.
I know it’s been a tough ride, but please know you are not alone.
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
I know it’s been a tough ride, but please know you are not alone.
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
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US Weekly COVID update: Nov 10, 2025
🔸1 in 162 Actively Infectious
🔸301,000 New Daily Infections
🔸1,990,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸199,000,000 Infections in 2025
🔸100,000 to 400,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸600 to 900 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
🔸1 in 162 Actively Infectious
🔸301,000 New Daily Infections
🔸1,990,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸199,000,000 Infections in 2025
🔸100,000 to 400,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸600 to 900 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
November 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
US Weekly COVID update: Nov 10, 2025
🔸1 in 162 Actively Infectious
🔸301,000 New Daily Infections
🔸1,990,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸199,000,000 Infections in 2025
🔸100,000 to 400,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸600 to 900 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
🔸1 in 162 Actively Infectious
🔸301,000 New Daily Infections
🔸1,990,000 Infections In The Past Week
🔸199,000,000 Infections in 2025
🔸100,000 to 400,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases
🔸600 to 900 Weekly Deaths
Source: pmc19.com/data/
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"Pandemics are a choice"
Another article talking about COVID in the past tense. The pandemic didn’t end. Transmission continues, long COVID continues, and ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. The “tools to stop the next pandemic” are the same tools we should be using now.
Source: archive.li/fLf7a
Another article talking about COVID in the past tense. The pandemic didn’t end. Transmission continues, long COVID continues, and ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. The “tools to stop the next pandemic” are the same tools we should be using now.
Source: archive.li/fLf7a
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"Pandemics are a choice"
Another article talking about COVID in the past tense. The pandemic didn’t end. Transmission continues, long COVID continues, and ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. The “tools to stop the next pandemic” are the same tools we should be using now.
Source: archive.li/fLf7a
Another article talking about COVID in the past tense. The pandemic didn’t end. Transmission continues, long COVID continues, and ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. The “tools to stop the next pandemic” are the same tools we should be using now.
Source: archive.li/fLf7a
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I’ve posted before about the #health effects of PM 2.5, especially as they relate to cognitive decline. Glad to see @wired.com picking up the mantle on this one. Covid raises your risk too; air pollution isn’t the only reason to mask up
www.wired.com/story/one-of...
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
www.wired.com/story/one-of...
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Bad Air Is One of the Biggest Threats to Your Health. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Even though you can’t see it, fine particulate matter from woodsmoke and industrial pollution can cause everything from heart attacks and diabetes to brain damage.
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I’ve posted before about the #health effects of PM 2.5, especially as they relate to cognitive decline. Glad to see @wired.com picking up the mantle on this one. Covid raises your risk too; air pollution isn’t the only reason to mask up
www.wired.com/story/one-of...
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
www.wired.com/story/one-of...
www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill.
A new report warns the UK faces an “economic inactivity crisis” as rising sickness and disability leave 800,000 more people out of work than in 2019, costing employers £85bn a year.
Source: archive.li/mVfVz
A new report warns the UK faces an “economic inactivity crisis” as rising sickness and disability leave 800,000 more people out of work than in 2019, costing employers £85bn a year.
Source: archive.li/mVfVz
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill.
A new report warns the UK faces an “economic inactivity crisis” as rising sickness and disability leave 800,000 more people out of work than in 2019, costing employers £85bn a year.
Source: archive.li/mVfVz
A new report warns the UK faces an “economic inactivity crisis” as rising sickness and disability leave 800,000 more people out of work than in 2019, costing employers £85bn a year.
Source: archive.li/mVfVz
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Interesting how the U.S. Olympic Team doctor thinks where you sit, what you wipe down, and how you angle the air nozzle to avoid getting sick on flights is somehow better than wearing a well-fitted N95 mask. 😷
Paywall link (I couldn’t get access): www.wsj.com/sports/olymp...
Paywall link (I couldn’t get access): www.wsj.com/sports/olymp...
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Interesting how the U.S. Olympic Team doctor thinks where you sit, what you wipe down, and how you angle the air nozzle to avoid getting sick on flights is somehow better than wearing a well-fitted N95 mask. 😷
Paywall link (I couldn’t get access): www.wsj.com/sports/olymp...
Paywall link (I couldn’t get access): www.wsj.com/sports/olymp...
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Dementia Heightens COVID-19 Risks in Sweden’s Seniors.
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Dementia Heightens COVID-19 Risks in Sweden’s Seniors.
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
"A significant study conducted in Sweden has revealed alarming insights into how dementia not only affects the risks of contracting COVID-19 but also influences the outcomes for those infected."
Source: archive.li/BVzwv
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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema.
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema - ACAAI Patient
Children with eczema may experience fewer allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research.
acaai.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Reduced Infections in Children with Eczema.
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
“Our study suggests that COVID-19 vaccination not only protects against coronavirus but may also have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis"
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If you are in a position to support my open-source project work, then any amount is welcome. You just need to create a free GitHub account, and you can remain anonymous if you prefer.
There’s info on that page about how your contribution will be used.
github.com/sponsors/Mik...
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There’s info on that page about how your contribution will be used.
github.com/sponsors/Mik...
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Sponsor @Mike-Honey on GitHub Sponsors
Hi I'm Mike Honey, a data visualization specialist from Melbourne, Australia. I build open-source dataviz projects for anyone to use to turn complex raw data into insights. My current topic is COVI...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
If you are in a position to support my open-source project work, then any amount is welcome. You just need to create a free GitHub account, and you can remain anonymous if you prefer.
There’s info on that page about how your contribution will be used.
github.com/sponsors/Mik...
🧵
There’s info on that page about how your contribution will be used.
github.com/sponsors/Mik...
🧵
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Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update:
The risk estimate fell to 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1264.
That implies a 2% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
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The risk estimate fell to 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1264.
That implies a 2% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
🧵
November 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update:
The risk estimate fell to 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1264.
That implies a 2% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
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The risk estimate fell to 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1264.
That implies a 2% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
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Australian Influenza update:
Reported cases have been holding at a stubbornly high plateau. This wave has run much longer than in previous years.
#Influenza #Australia
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Reported cases have been holding at a stubbornly high plateau. This wave has run much longer than in previous years.
#Influenza #Australia
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November 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Australian Influenza update:
Reported cases have been holding at a stubbornly high plateau. This wave has run much longer than in previous years.
#Influenza #Australia
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Reported cases have been holding at a stubbornly high plateau. This wave has run much longer than in previous years.
#Influenza #Australia
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