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@irishbobby.bsky.social
I've accomplished my goal of obtaining my career in a setting which is ideal - added PhD to MD. Occasional musical performer throughout my island homeland.
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Disliking cancer is an easy sell for most people. Sort of like being against Hitler. And yet, during his first administration, Trump reportedly said that “Hitler did some good things.”
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
December 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Disliking cancer is an easy sell for most people. Sort of like being against Hitler. And yet, during his first administration, Trump reportedly said that “Hitler did some good things.”
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
Now, his second administration seems to be extending this attitude to cancer. trib.al/LSkDiIF
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It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. But Trump, with his "alcoholic's personality," seems even less inhibited in a way that has many in Washington shaking their heads and wondering if the leader of the free world has lost it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Shouting, Ranting, Insulting: Trump’s Uninhibited Second Term
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It all might make more sense if he actually were drinking. But Trump, with his "alcoholic's personality," seems even less inhibited in a way that has many in Washington shaking their heads and wondering if the leader of the free world has lost it. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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When Republicans inevitably blame mental health and not the guns for yet another school shooting - kindly remind them that 205 of them voted AGAINST a bill to expand school-based mental health services.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
When Republicans inevitably blame mental health and not the guns for yet another school shooting - kindly remind them that 205 of them voted AGAINST a bill to expand school-based mental health services.
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It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last—President Donald Trump was a little too eager to claim he had ended an international conflict.
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Thailand Fact-Checks Trump on Bogus Ceasefire Claim
Cambodia and Thailand have not agreed to stop fighting, despite the president’s Friday announcement.
trib.al
December 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last—President Donald Trump was a little too eager to claim he had ended an international conflict.
trib.al/0mwb2e8
trib.al/0mwb2e8
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I’ve been voting to protect her rights for my entire life. She’s been voting against everyone’s.
IOWA — “I’m a very pissed off conservative Christian woman. I almost died because I was denied medical care after being diagnosed with a fatal fetus… Cornered by the system… pro life? Choose me. Choose the mother.”
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
It had to happen to her to get this? #ForcedBirthNation
December 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I’ve been voting to protect her rights for my entire life. She’s been voting against everyone’s.
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Next year, the EU expects its population to peak before sliding into the first sustained decline since the Black Death.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
Can governments actually spark a baby boom? These countries are trying.
Governments are testing whether a mix of perks, incentives and ideology might reverse shrinking population trends. Here’s what they’ve learned.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Next year, the EU expects its population to peak before sliding into the first sustained decline since the Black Death.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
Governments across Europe are scrambling to test whether some mix of perks, incentives and ideology might spark a baby boom.
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"That’s how oligarchs and autocrats work. The oligarchs want political power to advantage their businesses. The autocrat wants key businesses to be controlled by allies in service of strengthening his regime."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Trump and the Oligarchs Are Killing Corporate Media
The oligarchs only care about money. The dictator only cares about power. They can make that arrangement work.
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
"That’s how oligarchs and autocrats work. The oligarchs want political power to advantage their businesses. The autocrat wants key businesses to be controlled by allies in service of strengthening his regime."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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“.. the controversial Georgia Republican has been working behind the scenes to gauge whether there’s support for a motion to vacate the chair, three sources familiar with her efforts who spoke on the condition of anonymity told MS NOW.”
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“.. the controversial Georgia Republican has been working behind the scenes to gauge whether there’s support for a motion to vacate the chair, three sources familiar with her efforts who spoke on the condition of anonymity told MS NOW.”
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
@ms.now #GA14
www.ms.now/news/marjori...
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“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
Noem Gets Most Awkward Fact-Check of Her Life on Deported Veterans
Homeland Security Kristi Noem had a tough time selling her lies to Congress.
trib.al
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
trib.al/HtvW3WG
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A 22-year-old medical student was shocked to learn during an in-class ultrasound demonstration that there was a large kidney stone damaging her organ. https://wapo.st/48T8mC8
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A 22-year-old medical student was shocked to learn during an in-class ultrasound demonstration that there was a large kidney stone damaging her organ. https://wapo.st/48T8mC8
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one of the worst days of the crumbling Trump presidency: loses In indiana, loses in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, loses in Tish James grand jury, loses in House vote to override union busting EO, and FBI embarrassed in inability to answer basic questions about ANTIFA (which is not an organization)
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to neuter state laws placing limits on the A.I. industry. The order is likely to be challenged in court by states and consumer groups on the grounds that only Congress has the authority to override state laws, experts said.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws
The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Breaking News: President Trump signed an executive order to neuter state laws placing limits on the A.I. industry. The order is likely to be challenged in court by states and consumer groups on the grounds that only Congress has the authority to override state laws, experts said.
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Join @marcelias.bsky.social on Dec. 16 for an exclusive live Q&A on the state of democracy, the year’s biggest legal fights and what to expect in 2026.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Join @marcelias.bsky.social on Dec. 16 for an exclusive live Q&A on the state of democracy, the year’s biggest legal fights and what to expect in 2026.
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The entire White House press corps is built around the premise that what the President and his spokespeople say is real-world news, not complete fantasy.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The entire White House press corps is built around the premise that what the President and his spokespeople say is real-world news, not complete fantasy.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
The premise has become fatally flawed.
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Jerome Powell revealed that staffers at the Fed think the government could be overestimating the number of jobs created by 60,000 each month.
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Jerome Powell revealed that staffers at the Fed think the government could be overestimating the number of jobs created by 60,000 each month.
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
The true numbers could be closer to a loss of 20,000 jobs a month. trib.al/3m2ZShR
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A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Canceling Climate Resiliency Grants
A Thursday ruling said the Trump administration cannot eliminate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program without Congress.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Trump administration could not unilaterally cancel a FEMA grant program that states used for disaster preparation.
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What does it say that Trump does not even feel the need to hide his extreme and racist views anymore?
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
The Curse of Trump 2.0
What does it say that the President doesn’t even feel he needs to hide his most profane and radical views anymore?
www.newyorker.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
What does it say that Trump does not even feel the need to hide his extreme and racist views anymore?
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Trump Grants Tina Peters a Legally Meaningless 'Pardon'
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
BREAKING: Donald Trump claims he has granted a “full pardon” to Tina Peters — the Colorado election denier serving a state sentence.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
Presidents cannot pardon state crimes. His statement has no legal force.
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It’s that time of year when millions fly for the holidays and overhead bins turn into hallway closets. Flight attendants remind passengers that carry-on bags go up and personal items stay down, but many people are not hearing their pleas.
Small bags don’t go in overhead bins. Why do passengers keep trying?
Flight attendants are cracking down on passengers who store coats and small bags in overhead bins.
wapo.st
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s that time of year when millions fly for the holidays and overhead bins turn into hallway closets. Flight attendants remind passengers that carry-on bags go up and personal items stay down, but many people are not hearing their pleas.
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Trump tonight after losing: “I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved.”
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Trump tonight after losing: “I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved.”
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
Below is one of NINE Truth Social posts he made about it, which is in addition to phone calls, visits to IN by Vance, numerous public statements, and threats by several henchmen.
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Now Trump is dictating how the letters in the remaining words should appear on a computer screen or page.
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trib.al/eQ8PmQW
Mad King Trump’s Latest Peeve: Sans Serif Fonts
Why does he care? He doesn’t even read!
trib.al
December 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Now Trump is dictating how the letters in the remaining words should appear on a computer screen or page.
trib.al/eQ8PmQW
trib.al/eQ8PmQW
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Breaking news: President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to sue states that enact AI regulations deemed harmful to U.S. “global AI dominance,” reinforcing the White House’s industry-friendly tech stance despite pushback.
Trump defies GOP critics by signing controversial order threatening states over AI laws
Trump’s latest executive order attempts to punish states that regulate artificial intelligence technology, a policy that has triggered division in the GOP.
wapo.st
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Breaking news: President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to sue states that enact AI regulations deemed harmful to U.S. “global AI dominance,” reinforcing the White House’s industry-friendly tech stance despite pushback.
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"Trump is still Trump, but what a difference it is, nonetheless, to go from a President who felt it necessary to deny that he had said 'shithole countries' to one who, eight years later, is celebrating the fact that he said it," writes @sbg1.bsky.social www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
The Curse of Trump 2.0
What does it say that the President doesn’t even feel he needs to hide his most profane and radical views anymore?
www.newyorker.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
"Trump is still Trump, but what a difference it is, nonetheless, to go from a President who felt it necessary to deny that he had said 'shithole countries' to one who, eight years later, is celebrating the fact that he said it," writes @sbg1.bsky.social www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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One under-appreciated part of this: note the bit below about “and their dependents.”
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
One under-appreciated part of this: note the bit below about “and their dependents.”
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
Under the Trump admin’s new policy, dependent children of visa applicants are not allowed to have their social media set to private during the entire visa process. They MUST make their social media public.
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It is time to stop defining "fascism" as "a thing that can never happen in America"
Trump’s Attack on Somali Americans Is Vile Fascism
He’s testing our country’s tolerance for ethnic persecution. And we’re failing the test.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It is time to stop defining "fascism" as "a thing that can never happen in America"