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georgetakei.bsky.social
This man is a danger to us all.
Health Experts Speak Out After RFK Jr. Eliminates $500 Million In mRNA Vaccine Contracts
He is a danger to us all.
www.comicsands.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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ianbassin.bsky.social
WSJ ed board warning Paramount not to pay Trump’s bribe!

“The better alternative for Paramount: Win the legal case, vindicate its CBS journalists and 1st Amend & trust FCC has enough integrity to operate as something more than the President’s personal protection racket.” www.wsj.com/opinion/para...
Opinion | The Paramount Risk in Settling Trump’s Lawsuit: ‘Bribery’?
Any settlement during merger review will be a Democratic target.
www.wsj.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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craigtimes.bsky.social
A #Florida sheriff ignored proof that Peter Sean Brown was born a U.S. citizen and held him for ICE anyway, to deport him to Jamaica. A federal court just ruled it was a blatant violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. www.bet.com/article/6rdn... h/t @maddow.msnbc.com
He Was Born in Philly and They Tried to Deport Him to Jamaica
A Florida sheriff ignored proof of Peter Sean Brown’s U.S. citizenship and held him for ICE anyway. A federal court just ruled it was a blatant violation of his Fourth Amendment rights.
www.bet.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
"We establish no religion in this country, we command no worship, we mandate no belief. Nor will we ever. Church and State are, and must remain, separate."

--President Ronald Reagan, whom I usually never quote
aclu.org ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 20
BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional.

We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
June 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
For decades the NRA and other gun nuts told us that their guns were to protect us all from a tyrannical government. So a tyrannical government is here, they are all sitting on their asses, and the people who want gun control have taken to the streets to defy the tyrannical government instead.
June 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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david.uncensored.zip
I do not ask for much for my birthday tomorrow, but please do all of the various public comments that are open right now.
donmoyn.bsky.social Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Jun 6
Midnight, June 7 is the deadline to comment on the revised Schedule F, Trump's plan to politicize the civil servants by converting them into at-will appointees that can be fired for the mildest pushback against illegal actions.
It's easy - here is how:
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/last-day-t...
Last day to weigh in on Trump's plan to politicize the civil service
Trump has already shown us how he would use Schedule F powers
donmoynihan.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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nickknudsenus.bsky.social
Repost if YOU are going to a No Kings Day rally on Trump’s birthday, June 14th.

This is a great summary of what the events are for and why it’s important to TURN OUT!

Please watch and share.
We're CRASHING Trump's Birthday Party
YouTube video by The Dangerous Ones
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June 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
In motion demanding indictment be dismissed on judicial immunity grounds, Hannah Dugan cites Trump v US twice.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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normeisen.bsky.social
MUST READ from the great Judge Luttig

As he explains, Trump has no plans to lay off his tyranny

That means it’s up to us to say, “No more”
The End of Rule of Law in America
The 47th president seems to wish he were king—and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he wants.
www.theatlantic.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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mtsw.bsky.social
this is a direct threat to your safety as an American and should be treated as such.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · May 11
Sen. John Barrasso leaves the door open to voting to support the suspension of Habeas Corpus
May 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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sailorrooscout.bsky.social
GOOD NEWS! Moderna’s combination COVID/influenza vaccine candidate mRNA-1083 has OUTPERFORMED the current standalone vaccines for BOTH viruses in a large (8000+) Phase III trial. A combination vaccine would make it easier for people to get vaccinated against COVID and influenza at the same time. 🧪🧵⬇️
May 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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clarajeffery.bsky.social
Not that this should all fall to @booker.senate.gov, but if ever there was a time to get into good trouble, it's when your mayoral predecessor has been disappeared by masked agents of the fascist state.
booker.senate.gov Sen. Cory Booker @booker.senate.gov · May 9
As mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka has a responsibility to ensure that facilities operating in the city are adhering to laws that protect the safety and wellbeing of occupants and residents.
May 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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sarahbinder.bsky.social
Back by popular demand ... Hope it's not too early to gear up for the next Peepal Conclave 🐤 🐤
April 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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sailorrooscout.bsky.social
The study has been published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. YES, it is PEER-REVIEWED.
• alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
• hscnews.unm.edu/news/unm-res...
SUMMARY Researchers have developed a tau-targeting vaccine that could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease by generating a strong immune response against abnormal tau proteins. The vaccine showed effectiveness in mice and non-human primates, prompting researchers to pursue human clinical trials. It targets a specific region of the tau protein, pT181, linked to Alzheimer's-related brain damage and cognitive decline. If successful in humans, this approach could complement or even surpass current therapies that only modestly impact disease progression by targeting amyloid beta. KEY FACTS •Tau-Targeting Vaccine: Generates antibodies against pT181, a hallmark of Alzheimer's pathology. • Strong Immune Response: Proven effective in mice and macaques, with long-lasting immunity. •The vaccine improved memory, reduced brain atrophy, and caused NO major side effects. •Clinical Trials Ahead: Researchers are preparing for Phase I human trials pending funding. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Pathological accumulation of tau (pTau) contributes to various tauopathies, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), and correlates with cognitive decline. A rapid surge in tau-targeted approaches via anti-sense oligonucleotides, active/passive immunotherapies suggests that targeting p-Tau is a viable strategy against tauopathies. METHOD We describe a multi-species validation of our previously described Qß virus-like particle (VLP)-based vaccine technology targeting phosphorylated tau on threonine 181 (pT181-Qß). RESULTS Two vaccine doses of pT181-Qß, without any adjuvants, elicited robust antibody responses in two different mouse models of tauopathy (PS19 and hTau) and rhesus macaques. In mouse models, vaccination reduced AT180+ hyperphosphorylated, Sarkosyl insoluble, Gallyas silver positive tau, inflammasomes/ neuroinflammation, and improved recognition memory and motor function without inducing adverse T-cell activation. Anti-pT181 antibodies are reactive to pTau in human AD brains, engage pT181+ tau in human brain lysates, and are central nervous system bioavailable. DISCUSSION Our results suggest the translational utility of pT181-QB against tauopathies. Highlights • Icosahedral display of phosphorylated tau at threonine 181 (pT181) Qß virus-like particle surface ("pT181-Qß" vaccine) induces a robust immune response in mice and in non-human primates (NHPs) • pT181-Qß vaccination reduces pathological tau (pTau) and brain atrophy, and improves memory and motor function in PS19 and hTau mice. • pT181-Qß vaccination-induced immunoglobulin Gs (IgGs) are safe, Th2 skewed (anti-inflammatory), specific to pTau in human AD brain, and efficiently engage pT181 in NHPs and human brain lysate. • pT181+ tau in human plasma correlates with the neurofilament light in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)-suggesting the presence of pT181-Qß vaccine target in the early disease state. RESEARCH IN CONTEXT Systematic review: A literature review of PubMed and other literature sources suggests that the pathological modifications in tau protein strongly correlate with the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias. As such, many pre-clinical and clinical trials have been targeting pathological tau to determine if such an approach benefits patients. Emerging clinical trials using monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against different regions of tau show positive results in secondary outcomes of cognitive stabilization. Even if the mAb is approved for tau, repeated infusions of mAbs may have compliance issues in elderly patients and short-lived antibody responses upon active immunizations. The relevant citations and clinical trials are included where appropriate. Interpretation: Our study suggests that display of phosphorylated tau (on T181) peptide on the virus-like particles (VLPs) from Qß bacteriophage induced a robust immune response, reduced tau pathology, prevented brain atrophy, and improved memory, and that the immunoglobulin Gs (IgGs) from immunized sera engaged the target in vaccinated non-human primates (rhesus macaques) and human AD brains. Future directions: Targeting pT181-positive tau with pT181-Qß vaccination may in Phase 0/1 clinical trials validate the safety, immunogenicity, and therapeutic efficacy of pT181-Qß vaccination in patients with AD and related tauopathies.
May 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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thebulwark.com
"Yes, lethality can be found in a rifle shot or a perfectly executed combined-arms maneuver. But at the strategic level, lethality also depends on the ability to secure populations, disrupt enemy networks, and build coalitions of trust." @markhertling.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/a-commande...
A Commander’s Case for Women, Peace, and Security
The program makes the military more effective. The secretary of defense thinks it’s “woke.”
www.thebulwark.com
May 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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jodipicoult.bsky.social
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emericanjezebel.bsky.social Calvinball Congress @emericanjezebel.bsky.social · May 3
Every. single. woman. I know in real life. has experienced multiple instances of sexual assault/sexual harassment from men. Including myself.

Miss me with the “it’s so hard being a young man right now because people don’t like men” shit.
May 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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artcandee.bsky.social
Cops tazed a Black man and they manhandled this guy at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Town Hall in Cobb County, Georgia.

Find these folks a good civil rights attorney and bury them in lawsuits.

Unacceptable use of force and MAGA cheered.

Vile.
April 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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atrupar.com
Abigail Disney at @patrioticmillionaires.org: "The men we associate with 'broligarchy' are the emotionally stupid men (Bezos) psychologically underdeveloped men (Zuckerberg) damaged men (Musk) or overindulged & spoiled men Trump. They put more faith in aggression as a means of problem solving."
April 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
Good on the Rifkinds; bad on Karp and those backing him.

Here's the article: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/n...
April 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
🚨BREAKING: Federal court rules that the Pennsylvania date requirement for mail-in ballot violates the First and 14th Amendments. Counties cannot reject ballots from counting undated and wrongly dated mail-in ballots.

A HUGE victory for my law firm, our clients DSCC and DCCC and the voters of PA!
🚨 Eakin v. Adams County Board of Elections
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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sailorrooscout.bsky.social
THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Scripps Research Institute have developed a groundbreaking UNIVERSAL coronavirus vaccine that triggers STONG immune responses AND shows promise in neutralizing MULTIPLE coronaviruses, including those responsible for causing COVID-19, MERS, AND even the “common cold.” 🧪🧵⬇️
March 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
Donald Trump cannot cancel the 2026 elections. But he can make it very difficult for them to be free and fair. His executive order is aimed at doing just that.

Here is my promise: We are going to sue to stop him and we will win.
March 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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kyledcheney.bsky.social
You really can’t script this. The same week the Trump admin invokes the state secrets privilege to deny Boasberg info, he is assigned the lawsuit over the Trump administration’s apparent carelessness with state secrets.
March 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Good timing.
March 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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the-big-quiet.bsky.social
Just a reminder: having a functional moral compass right now is going to make you feel bad all the time; don’t mistakenly hate yourself for that.
March 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM