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Janet Small
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"I've spoken my peace and counted to three."
Former Twitter: @JaneyTheSmall. Opinions & snark about life, publishing, photography, hiking, genealogy, history, Christianity, marriage, science, nature, archaeology. SoCalifornia native. Tesla truth-teller.
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You know that spy movie where the new president of the U.S. is actually a Russian asset?
Yes, that one.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".

Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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😷 N95 masks. Protect yourselves.
npr.org NPR @npr.org · 28d
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine. n.pr/4onXnXP
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
America's withdrawal from the World Health Organization is affecting the ability of U.S. scientists to track flu and other pathogens. That could be a blow to the development of the 2025 flu vaccine.
n.pr
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Apparently a very important breakthrough for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers. A blood test.
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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BREAKING: PROP 50 PASSES
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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BREAKING: PROP 50 HAS PASSED IN CALIFORNIA
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Two more people have been killed as Hegseth carried out another boat strike in the Eastern Pacific.

He said: “Protecting the homeland is our TOP priority”

No trial

No due process

No evidence

Just murder.

This is at least the 16th strike and 66 people have been killed.
2 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, Hegseth says
The military strike was at least the 16th strike on a suspected drug boat since President Donald Trump returned to office.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts. n.pr/4qXUWNs
The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares
As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Virginia’s next Governor is Abigail Spanberger! She will bring people together and get things done for Virginia. Congratulations on your victory!
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Democrat Abigail Spanberger becomes first female Governor of Virginia.

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Democrat Spanberger wins race for Virginia governor - BBC News
The former congresswoman and CIA officer defeated the state's Republican lieutenant governor.
www.bbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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As I am one of the climate scientists he is referring to here - and I am a scientist who decided to dedicate her life to working on climate precisely because of how unjustly it disproportionately impacts the poor and vulnerable - let me clarify my rationale and thoughts below. 🧵
Bill Gates defends contentious climate shift
"I'm glad people are listening," he said, before adding that it was hard to convey "nuanced positions nowadays."
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Measles case near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Thanks, GOP!
#measles #outbreak
In case anyone needs a reminder of how successful the Republican attack on public health has been:

A person who is the first probable measles case near Salt Lake City refuses to speak to the health department, so anyone they came into contact with can’t be warned.

This is especially insidious…
Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
The person refused to even tell health officials their address.
arstechnica.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Cat lovers, see this. #cats #catlovers
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Cry harder

Trump brought Prop 50 upon himself
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Let's get this done, California. Vote YES on Prop 50.
November 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Not yet. Thanks for asking! Let's give it a go with the hashtags... #elderabuse #undueinfluence #guardianships #conservatorships
Any luck finding an elder law pack yet? Seems much needed. Maybe a few hashtags with help. #elderabuse #undueinfluence #guardianships #conservatorships
November 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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The cruelty is the point.
November 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.

Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Another lie from Ms. Noem.
Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained. We focus on those who are here illegally. And anything you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting."
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Trump Accuses Judges in Food Stamps Ruling of Being Biased Against Starvation
November 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Trump doesn't want the shutdown on his record. So he's told the GOP to scrape the filibuster. The last shutdown decimated businesses. But now we know: it is Mike Johnson's shutdown.
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move.
Republican leaders reject President Donald Trump’s demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by R…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move.
Republican leaders reject President Donald Trump’s demands to scrap the Senate filibuster to end the shutdown
Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by R…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 8:12 AM