Nina Shiffrin Starin
@ninashiffrinstarin.bsky.social
Psychologist.
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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.
Spent the weekend in the hospital after days of missed work thanks to mastitis... 10 lactation consultant visits for my first kid and enough pump parts to pump 6x a day when my first self weaned and now when told to pump and dump. Breastfeeding is an $$$ option and often not an option. Fund wic.
After breastfeeding three kids for a combined six years, I cannot overstate how much anyone who utters the statement “breastfeeding is free” is either astonishingly ignorant or willfully peddling an agendaed lie.
She’s not on Blue Sky but I’m going to attribute this and add: I went back to work at 4 weeks PP with my first baby. Breastfeeding was not going well and I had to stop. I simply couldn’t keep seeing LC’s and “triple feeding” which is what they recommended. For those who don’t know, triple feeding is
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Spent the weekend in the hospital after days of missed work thanks to mastitis... 10 lactation consultant visits for my first kid and enough pump parts to pump 6x a day when my first self weaned and now when told to pump and dump. Breastfeeding is an $$$ option and often not an option. Fund wic.
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This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
October 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
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Wow. Harvard nuking its PhD programs
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for th...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wow. Harvard nuking its PhD programs
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
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After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.
www.miamiherald.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
www.scientificamerican.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination
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“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
September 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
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Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.
Speaks for itself.
Speaks for itself.
September 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.
Speaks for itself.
Speaks for itself.
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To the 9News anchor who just said today's shooting at my kid's is "something we have to accept in our world" — it is not.
I do not accept that my children have to live in fear. I do not accept that any child should ever be shot, at school or anywhere else.
I do not accept that my children have to live in fear. I do not accept that any child should ever be shot, at school or anywhere else.
September 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
To the 9News anchor who just said today's shooting at my kid's is "something we have to accept in our world" — it is not.
I do not accept that my children have to live in fear. I do not accept that any child should ever be shot, at school or anywhere else.
I do not accept that my children have to live in fear. I do not accept that any child should ever be shot, at school or anywhere else.
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Someone shot up my kid's school today, and our governor is paying tribute to a guy who thought that is an acceptable price to pay for having the Second Amendment.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
September 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Someone shot up my kid's school today, and our governor is paying tribute to a guy who thought that is an acceptable price to pay for having the Second Amendment.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
Jared Polis has failed Colorado.
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"school shooting industry"
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
n.pr
September 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"school shooting industry"
I'll never comprehend why trump doesn't take more credit for the amazing achievement of operation warp speed
Remember when COVID vaccines were first available? Remember how they saved lives and helped us move toward normalcy? Remember how relieved and grateful we were? Remember how amazing our healthcare workers were? Remember how science rescued us?
August 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I'll never comprehend why trump doesn't take more credit for the amazing achievement of operation warp speed
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Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
August 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
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Outstanding article on covid’s impact on our immunity. We need to confront this emerging truth and stop this harm to all humanity.
@nicktsergas.ca
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@jmeddings.bsky.social
@snyderinstitute.bsky.social
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www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Why scientists are rethinking the immune effects of SARS-CoV-2
“Immunity debt,” a theory to explain the global surge in non-covid infections since pandemic restrictions were lifted, is increasingly being challenged by emerging evidence. Nick Tsergas reports
Myco...
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August 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Outstanding article on covid’s impact on our immunity. We need to confront this emerging truth and stop this harm to all humanity.
@nicktsergas.ca
@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
@senpatrickbrazeau.bsky.social
@jmeddings.bsky.social
@snyderinstitute.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
@nicktsergas.ca
@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
@senpatrickbrazeau.bsky.social
@jmeddings.bsky.social
@snyderinstitute.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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Hot take: AI therapy chatbots are medical devices and should be regulated by the FDA.
August 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Hot take: AI therapy chatbots are medical devices and should be regulated by the FDA.
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NEW: Defying RFK Jr., pediatric group urges covid shots for young kids. The AAP is recommending that all children ages 6 months through 23 months receive a coronavirus vaccine to help protect against serious illness. My story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Defying RFK Jr., pediatric group urges covid shots for young kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children ages 6 months to 23 months old receive a coronavirus vaccine as federal officials move to roll back recommendations.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
NEW: Defying RFK Jr., pediatric group urges covid shots for young kids. The AAP is recommending that all children ages 6 months through 23 months receive a coronavirus vaccine to help protect against serious illness. My story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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“The risk of severe illness and hospitalization among children under 1 who are infected with the coronavirus is comparable to that among adults 65 & older. That’s why experts have said that a child’s first exposure should be through a vaccine, rather than infection.” If only experts were in charge…
Why Young Children May Not Get Covid Shots This Fall
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
“The risk of severe illness and hospitalization among children under 1 who are infected with the coronavirus is comparable to that among adults 65 & older. That’s why experts have said that a child’s first exposure should be through a vaccine, rather than infection.” If only experts were in charge…
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UPMC is forcing their trans patients under 19 to taper off their medication while simultaneously telling their emergency staff to expect more suicide attempts, mental health crises, and psychotic episodes as a result of being forcefully pulled off their medication.
open.spotify.com/episode/3HJN...
open.spotify.com/episode/3HJN...
The Fight for Trans Youth Healthcare at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
It Could Happen Here · Episode
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July 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
UPMC is forcing their trans patients under 19 to taper off their medication while simultaneously telling their emergency staff to expect more suicide attempts, mental health crises, and psychotic episodes as a result of being forcefully pulled off their medication.
open.spotify.com/episode/3HJN...
open.spotify.com/episode/3HJN...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/u...
What's at stake here is genuinely deeper than the particular issue of COVID vaccination mandates. Effective policymaking and governance, or for that matter social coexistence, can't survive the rule "you may commit professional fraud if you feel like it."
What's at stake here is genuinely deeper than the particular issue of COVID vaccination mandates. Effective policymaking and governance, or for that matter social coexistence, can't survive the rule "you may commit professional fraud if you feel like it."
Justice Department Drops Case Against Plastic Surgeon Over Fake Covid-19 Cards
www.nytimes.com
July 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/u...
What's at stake here is genuinely deeper than the particular issue of COVID vaccination mandates. Effective policymaking and governance, or for that matter social coexistence, can't survive the rule "you may commit professional fraud if you feel like it."
What's at stake here is genuinely deeper than the particular issue of COVID vaccination mandates. Effective policymaking and governance, or for that matter social coexistence, can't survive the rule "you may commit professional fraud if you feel like it."
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Cannot overstate the stress of having a tiny unvaccinated baby hoping vaccines still exist by the time she is old enough
The proposed recommendation to stop using the MMRV vaccine for young kids is the opening salvo in an attack on all childhood vaccines.
The result will be dead children.
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The result will be dead children.
rasmussenretorts.substack.com/p/tiny-coffi...
June 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Cannot overstate the stress of having a tiny unvaccinated baby hoping vaccines still exist by the time she is old enough
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The chapter of RFK’s most recent book - that he wrote to defend his belief that COVID was actually a weapon designed to target white people and spare certain groups like Jewish people - in which he talks about how he does not believe germs actually cause disease is called “The White Man’s Burden.”
We don't call RFK Jr. a Nazi nearly enough.
June 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The chapter of RFK’s most recent book - that he wrote to defend his belief that COVID was actually a weapon designed to target white people and spare certain groups like Jewish people - in which he talks about how he does not believe germs actually cause disease is called “The White Man’s Burden.”
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A little more on RFK's new vaccine committee:
Malone - claimed vaccines cause AIDS
Kulldorff - promoted mass COVID infection
Meissner - opposed vaccines and masks for kids
Pebsworth - worked at antivax nonprofit
Levi - FL Surgeon General cited his paper when recommending not to get COVID vax
Malone - claimed vaccines cause AIDS
Kulldorff - promoted mass COVID infection
Meissner - opposed vaccines and masks for kids
Pebsworth - worked at antivax nonprofit
Levi - FL Surgeon General cited his paper when recommending not to get COVID vax
June 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A little more on RFK's new vaccine committee:
Malone - claimed vaccines cause AIDS
Kulldorff - promoted mass COVID infection
Meissner - opposed vaccines and masks for kids
Pebsworth - worked at antivax nonprofit
Levi - FL Surgeon General cited his paper when recommending not to get COVID vax
Malone - claimed vaccines cause AIDS
Kulldorff - promoted mass COVID infection
Meissner - opposed vaccines and masks for kids
Pebsworth - worked at antivax nonprofit
Levi - FL Surgeon General cited his paper when recommending not to get COVID vax
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RFK Jr’s ACIP pick, Martin Kulldorff, said one of the most disturbing images from the pandemic was a toddler crying about having to wear a mask. I see toddlers cry about everything all the time, and I found it far more disturbing to see refrigerator trucks full of body bags outside of the hospitals…
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
RFK Jr’s ACIP pick, Martin Kulldorff, said one of the most disturbing images from the pandemic was a toddler crying about having to wear a mask. I see toddlers cry about everything all the time, and I found it far more disturbing to see refrigerator trucks full of body bags outside of the hospitals…
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RFK Jr. is absolutely poisonous. He has now caused Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, the person in charge of COVID19 vaccinations at the CDC, to resign.
She did so because RFK Jr. demanded that the experts in charge of vaccine guidance listen to him and not to the scientific evidence.
She did so because RFK Jr. demanded that the experts in charge of vaccine guidance listen to him and not to the scientific evidence.
June 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
RFK Jr. is absolutely poisonous. He has now caused Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, the person in charge of COVID19 vaccinations at the CDC, to resign.
She did so because RFK Jr. demanded that the experts in charge of vaccine guidance listen to him and not to the scientific evidence.
She did so because RFK Jr. demanded that the experts in charge of vaccine guidance listen to him and not to the scientific evidence.