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Why I am supporting more Democratic campaigns in 2026

I’m increasing my support for Democratic campaigns in 2026, both through donations and volunteering.

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Why I am supporting more Democratic campaigns in 2026
19 November 2025
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November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
How to be a successful patient (2025 version)

This essay is based on my experience as a patient.

We should aim for the best possible health and medical care.

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How to be a successful patient (2025 version)
18 November 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Grassroots organizing for Palestinians

Please share with any Palestinians you know.

Many Palestinians say they want a nonterrorist state in Gaza and the West Bank. I genuinely hope this is true, because such a state would benefit everyone in the region.

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Grassroots organizing for Palestinians
17 November 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why people still support Trump and the Republicans

I have to admit - I’m still puzzled that so many people continue to support Trump and the Republican Party,.

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Why people still support Trump and the Republicans
16 November 2025
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November 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Let's focus on you!

Here are some thoughts on how you can live a better life:

* Are you angry much of the time?
* How frustrated are you?
* How much do you worry?
* Do you consider yourself successful?

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Let's focus on you!
15 November 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Let's focus on you!

Here are some thoughts on how you can live a better life:

* Are you angry much of the time?
* How frustrated are you?
* How much do you worry?
* Do you consider yourself successful?

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Let's focus on you!
15 November 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Cancer precursor project - lung cancer

In Part 7i below, we discuss
* Pleuropulmonary blastoma
* Pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma
* Primary pulmonary myxoid sarcoma with EWSR1-CREB1 fusion
* PEComa, malignant
* Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma

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Cancer precursor project - lung cancer, part 7i (mesenchymal tumors)
14 November 2025
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November 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Anger and political advertisements

I recommend this essay by Chris Bowers:

Life in Activism: The Most Effective Means of Getting People Involved in Politics Is Also Quite Damaging

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Anger and political advertisements
12 November 2025
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November 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
What I am doing to fight back against Trump, the Republican Party and the billionaires

“It is the greatest of all mistakes, to do nothing because you can only do little.”
- Sydney Smith, Elementary Sketches of Moral Philosophy

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What I am doing to fight back against Trump, the Republican Party and the billionaires
11 November 2025
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November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Palestinians cannot earn statehood if they are unwilling to hold their leaders accountable and recognize their own mistakes.

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Palestinians cannot earn statehood if they are unwilling to hold their leaders accountable and recognize their own mistakes.
10 November 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Here are three blog essays that I recommend:

The science that extended Dick Cheney’s life was a choice, by Charles C. Hong, M.D., Ph.D.

Lesser Known Undaunted Heroes, by Jen Rubin

What’s “news” under Trump?

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My recommendations for this weekend (science, heroes, "news")
7 November 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Here are three blog essays that I recommend:

The science that extended Dick Cheney’s life was a choice, by Charles C. Hong, M.D., Ph.D.

Lesser Known Undaunted Heroes, by Jen Rubin

What’s “news” under Trump?

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My recommendations for this weekend (science, heroes, "news")
7 November 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The Erosion of Reproductive Rights in Republican States

Across the country, many Republican led states continue to enact or propose laws that severely restrict reproductive rights.

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The Erosion of Reproductive Rights in Republican States
7 November 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Cancer precursor project

In Part 7h below, we discuss pleomorphic carcinoma, pulmonary blastoma, carcinosarcoma, large cell carcinoma and NUT carcinoma.

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Cancer precursor project - lung cancer, part 7h (sarcomatoid carcinomas, large cell and NUT carcinoma)
6 November 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
If I am only for myself, what am I?

Your life matters and you are here for a reason. We each have a responsibility to make the world a better place.

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If I am only for myself, what am I?
6 November 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
How scientists write and think

This essay is based on my experience and observations. Of course, it is a generalization and there are many exceptions.

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How scientists write and think
5 November 2025
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Live long and prosper

If Palestinians and their supporters truly want Palestinians to “live long and prosper,” they should consider the strategy below.

1. Publicly repudiate terrorism and act to dismantle it.

2. Publicly accept Israel’s right to exist.

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Live long and prosper
4 November 2025
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November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
COVID-19 essay comments

On Friday, 30 October 2025, I posted what I thought was a straightforward, perhaps even dull, summary of the State of Michigan’s recommendations for COVID-19 vaccinations.

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COVID-19 essay comments
3 November 2025
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November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Cancer precursor project - part 7g

DIPNECH

Carcinoid tumorlets

Typical carcinoid tumor / neuroendocrine tumor

Atypical carcinoid tumor / neuroendocrine tumor

Small cell carcinoma

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma

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Cancer precursor project - lung cancer, part 7g (neuroendocrine)
31 October 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Capitalism and greed

I believe in capitalism.

Even so, despite knowing firsthand how hard it can be to run a profitable business, I believe that as a CEO, my responsibility extends beyond making a profit.

Here are my rules for good management:

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Capitalism and greed
31 October 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
COVID-19 recommendations

I want to do everything I can to help reduce unnecessary illness and death.

I’m pleased to share these recommendations:

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COVID-19 recommendations
30 October 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
How to assess Trump's health and how close he is to dying

Based on publicly available information, he appears to be deteriorating rapidly, both physically and mentally.

Here are some clues that suggest that Trump’s condition is worsening:

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How to assess Trump's health and how close he is to dying
29 October 2025
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October 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Support farmers - visit a farmers market

It’s been a difficult year for farmers.

You can help. Visit your local farmers market. Without a middleman, farmers keep more of their earnings and strengthen their ties to the community.

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Support farmers - visit a farmers market
28 October 2025
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October 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Cancer precursor project - lung cancer

In Part 7f below, we discuss squamous cell carcinomas and adenosquamous carcinoma and how they arise.

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Cancer precursor project - lung cancer, part 7f (squamous cell carcinoma)
27 October 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Now I understand how Hitler came to power

When I was younger, I couldn’t understand how the Germans allowed Hitler to rise to power and remain there. After witnessing Trump’s ascent and influence in American politics, I now have a better understanding.

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Now I understand how Hitler came to power
27 October 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM