Rebecca Joy Bingham
@rebeccabingham.bsky.social
Humanizer, dot-connector, and hope generator. Cheerleader for public health, good humans, and love in all its terrifying disguises. 😍 Closet nerd: Show me trends and anomalies. 🤓 Professional wedding gig cellist. 🎻ENFP• NVC
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Pete Buttigieg would be a good DNC spokesperson.
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Pete Buttigieg would be a good DNC spokesperson.
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
He would do a GREAT job of going around the country, being on TV all the time, and putting out Dem messaging on EVERY issue.
He would be an excellent counter-Leavitt. And we NEED one. He should be holding regular press conferences and putting
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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Marge is resigning?
8 PM local time
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Marge is resigning?
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November 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Marge is resigning?
8 PM local time
Join us!
every night
for one minute
make noise
Record video
post on social media
use hashtags
#NoiseProtest
#VeteranNoiseProtest
youtube.com/shorts/Ag4fb...
8 PM local time
Join us!
every night
for one minute
make noise
Record video
post on social media
use hashtags
#NoiseProtest
#VeteranNoiseProtest
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Meanwhile, the 'human flu season is officially on', writes virologist, @angierasmussen.bsky.social. And, 'a flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing 'unprecedented' outbreaks in Japan, Canada and the U.K.', noted @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com.
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Warnings rise for U.S. as severe flu strain causes outbreaks in Canada, U.K.
A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly two months.
www.nbcnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Meanwhile, the 'human flu season is officially on', writes virologist, @angierasmussen.bsky.social. And, 'a flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing 'unprecedented' outbreaks in Japan, Canada and the U.K.', noted @erikaedwards.bsky.social @nbcnews.com.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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They were prosecuted, then pardoned by Trump:
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
A Tale of Two Terms: How Powerful Figures Were Prosecuted in Trump’s First Term, Then Pardoned in His Second
We found that Donald Trump has granted clemency in at least a dozen criminal cases that originated during his first term. No other president has used clemency to erase his own appointees’ actions on s...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
They were prosecuted, then pardoned by Trump:
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
• P.G. Sittenfeld: Convicted of taking a bribe
• Devon Archer: Convicted of defrauding $60M from a tribal entity
• Brian Kelsey: Convicted of illegally funneling ~$100K into his campaign
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The 24-year-old says death and destruction make him question the purpose of writing, but he looks for a glimmer of hope.
Young man documents Gaza’s untold stories of Israel’s genocide in book
The 24-year-old says death and destruction make him question the purpose of writing, but he looks for a glimmer of hope.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The 24-year-old says death and destruction make him question the purpose of writing, but he looks for a glimmer of hope.
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While pregnant, Tierra Walker had a cascade of health complications that threatened her life.
Of more than 90 doctors who were involved in her care, not one offered her an abortion, according to medical records.
Of more than 90 doctors who were involved in her care, not one offered her an abortion, according to medical records.
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
While pregnant, Tierra Walker had a cascade of health complications that threatened her life.
Of more than 90 doctors who were involved in her care, not one offered her an abortion, according to medical records.
Of more than 90 doctors who were involved in her care, not one offered her an abortion, according to medical records.
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Opponents of the changes say Congress explicitly located some of these offices inside the Education Department, and the White House cannot legally move their work without Congress' approval.
Trump administration shares new moves to dismantle more of the Education Department
Opponents of the changes say Congress explicitly located some of these offices inside the Education Department, and the White House cannot legally move their work without Congress' approval.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Opponents of the changes say Congress explicitly located some of these offices inside the Education Department, and the White House cannot legally move their work without Congress' approval.
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Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
Ken Burns' 'American Revolution' will make you think differently about U.S. history
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
n.pr
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Burns' six-part documentary uses voiceover, reenactors and drone footage to tell the story of America's founding. And it reminds viewers that the quest for a more perfect union is far from over.
Economic burden of long COVID: macroeconomic, cost-of-illness and microeconomic impacts
Published: 21 November 2025
Long COVID affects an estimated 36% globally, creating a huge economic burden: about $1 trillion a year worldwide, roughly $9,000 per US patient and $170 billion in lost US earnings.
Published: 21 November 2025
Long COVID affects an estimated 36% globally, creating a huge economic burden: about $1 trillion a year worldwide, roughly $9,000 per US patient and $170 billion in lost US earnings.
November 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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The October CPI report has been canceled and the November release pushed to December 18. My take is that the Fed now heads into its final meeting without two months of inflation data, and uncertainty becomes the signal. #econsky
www.linkedin.com/posts/thomas...
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BLS Cancels US October CPI Report, Will Publish Some Data Later | Thomas J Thompson
The CPI Report Has Been Delayed. Here Is Why It Matters.
The cancellation of the October CPI release removes a foundational signal from the economic landscape. CPI is the clearest measure of how pric...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The October CPI report has been canceled and the November release pushed to December 18. My take is that the Fed now heads into its final meeting without two months of inflation data, and uncertainty becomes the signal. #econsky
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The party that promised "free speech on campus" has made sure there can be no free speech on campuses.
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The party that promised "free speech on campus" has made sure there can be no free speech on campuses.
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LEFT: Grok lying about what the Dems said
RIGHT: Chat GPT fact-checking Grok on what the Dems actually said
Bottom Line: Elon is building a weapon of mass disinformation and right wing propaganda in Memphis
RIGHT: Chat GPT fact-checking Grok on what the Dems actually said
Bottom Line: Elon is building a weapon of mass disinformation and right wing propaganda in Memphis
November 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
LEFT: Grok lying about what the Dems said
RIGHT: Chat GPT fact-checking Grok on what the Dems actually said
Bottom Line: Elon is building a weapon of mass disinformation and right wing propaganda in Memphis
RIGHT: Chat GPT fact-checking Grok on what the Dems actually said
Bottom Line: Elon is building a weapon of mass disinformation and right wing propaganda in Memphis
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“One signature proposal – that Gaza be redeveloped as a vast beachfront property – was first voiced by Kushner at an event at Harvard in 2024.“ 10/19/25 … 1/
The ‘enormous conflict of interest’ at centre of Jared Kushner’s Gaza ceasefire deal
US president’s son-in-law was instrumental in getting deal – which could bring him huge windfall if plan to redevelop Gaza ever comes to fruition
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“One signature proposal – that Gaza be redeveloped as a vast beachfront property – was first voiced by Kushner at an event at Harvard in 2024.“ 10/19/25 … 1/
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Always, always, always read @zacheverson.com (who threads his stories here as well as publishing them).
New: Alt5 Sigma, one of Trump's key business partners, told the SEC that it suspended its CEO in mid-October.
An internal email, though, says he was placed on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier.
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An internal email, though, says he was placed on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier.
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Trump Crypto Partner Alt5 Sigma May Have Violated SEC Rules With Filing On CEO
One of Trump's key business partners told the SEC it suspended its CEO in mid-October. Internal records suggest he was on “temporary leave” more than a month earlier.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Always, always, always read @zacheverson.com (who threads his stories here as well as publishing them).
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RISKY BUZZWORDS: Indian Health Service officials have flagged the words, “immunizations” and “vaccines” for additional scrutiny, requiring approval from public information officers for them to be used in social media posts, pamphlets and presentations for patients. @maryhudetz.bsky.social
The Indian Health Service Is Flagging Vaccine-Related Speech. Doctors Say They’re Being Censored.
Officials have deemed terms like “immunizations” and “vaccines” risky “buzzwords” that require approval to be used in social media posts, pamphlets and presentations.
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
RISKY BUZZWORDS: Indian Health Service officials have flagged the words, “immunizations” and “vaccines” for additional scrutiny, requiring approval from public information officers for them to be used in social media posts, pamphlets and presentations for patients. @maryhudetz.bsky.social
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November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Reporting from @kylegriffin1.bsky.social: Sen. Elissa Slotkin tells NBC News that Capitol Police are now with her 24/7.
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump’s threat. joycevance.substack.com/p/sorry-geor...
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump’s threat. joycevance.substack.com/p/sorry-geor...
Sorry, George Washington Would Not Have Hanged Them.
This week, Donald Trump continues to use his claimed power to kill people who have received no due process, in international waters, based on his administration’s assertion that they are narcoterroris...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Reporting from @kylegriffin1.bsky.social: Sen. Elissa Slotkin tells NBC News that Capitol Police are now with her 24/7.
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump’s threat. joycevance.substack.com/p/sorry-geor...
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump’s threat. joycevance.substack.com/p/sorry-geor...
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while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
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State officials recently prioritized reducing wait times for calls into Louisiana’s child abuse hotline, but achieving that resulted in hundreds of reports to its online portal going unhandled for days.
via @lailluminator.com
via @lailluminator.com
Hundreds of Louisiana child abuse reports filed online sat untouched for days
State officials recently prioritized reducing wait times for calls into Louisiana’s child abuse hotline, but achieving that resulted in hundreds of reports to its online portal going unhandled for…
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
State officials recently prioritized reducing wait times for calls into Louisiana’s child abuse hotline, but achieving that resulted in hundreds of reports to its online portal going unhandled for days.
via @lailluminator.com
via @lailluminator.com
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Our data, analyzed by @washingtonpost.com, shows giving from the 100 wealthiest Americans has risen 140x since 2000. In 2024 they accounted for 7.5% of federal election spending - $1 of every $13. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int... @bethreinhard.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our data, analyzed by @washingtonpost.com, shows giving from the 100 wealthiest Americans has risen 140x since 2000. In 2024 they accounted for 7.5% of federal election spending - $1 of every $13. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int... @bethreinhard.bsky.social @ence.bsky.social @aaronschaffer.com
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Yikes.
“Senior White House officials have discussed internally their preference for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in recent weeks, and one official has discussed potential programming changes at CNN with Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of Paramount.”
“Senior White House officials have discussed internally their preference for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in recent weeks, and one official has discussed potential programming changes at CNN with Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of Paramount.”
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yikes.
“Senior White House officials have discussed internally their preference for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in recent weeks, and one official has discussed potential programming changes at CNN with Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of Paramount.”
“Senior White House officials have discussed internally their preference for Paramount Skydance to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in recent weeks, and one official has discussed potential programming changes at CNN with Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of Paramount.”
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A couple of years ago it was "save the children."Now it's but "teenagers aren't really children" and "let's loosen up the child labor laws and child marriage laws."
November 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A couple of years ago it was "save the children."Now it's but "teenagers aren't really children" and "let's loosen up the child labor laws and child marriage laws."