@revterism.bsky.social
Retired Presbyterian (PCUSA) minister; former psychiatric social worker. Worrier about the war on democracy in the US plus so many social justice issues are under attack. I need to stay focused thus my chosen battle is LBGTQ rights.
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Doctors in West Texas are seeing measles patients whose illnesses have been complicated by an alternative therapy endorsed by vaccine skeptics including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.
For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill
After the health secretary promoted vitamin A as a cure, parents in West Texas began giving their children high doses, sometimes to prevent infection.
www.nytimes.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Doctors in West Texas are seeing measles patients whose illnesses have been complicated by an alternative therapy endorsed by vaccine skeptics including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.
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The bigger question we should be asking is: Why are Trump officials using Signal for their communications instead of formal, traceable channels?
The answer seems clear — to avoid transparency.
The answer seems clear — to avoid transparency.
March 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The bigger question we should be asking is: Why are Trump officials using Signal for their communications instead of formal, traceable channels?
The answer seems clear — to avoid transparency.
The answer seems clear — to avoid transparency.
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Breaking News: The Education Department announced that it was firing more than 1,300 workers, effectively gutting the agency. The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.
Education Department to Fire 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Breaking News: The Education Department announced that it was firing more than 1,300 workers, effectively gutting the agency. The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.
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The unlawful detention of Mahmoud Khalil is one of the most extreme threats to free speech in 50 years.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
Opinion | This Is the Greatest Threat to Free Speech Since the Red Scare
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is a frightening sign of an authoritarian slide.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The unlawful detention of Mahmoud Khalil is one of the most extreme threats to free speech in 50 years.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
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As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
March 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
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Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.
In Key West, testing shows cruise ships stir up as much sediment as a hurricane
Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.
www.npr.org
March 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tests in Key West show sediment stirred up by cruise ships, which can harm marine life, routinely exceed federal standards. Key West has responded by suspending the tests.
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President Trump regularly took credit for a booming stock market during his first term, citing soaring share prices as a measure of his success. But since his inauguration in January, Trump has been relatively muted about stocks. Take a closer look at the state of the market: nyti.ms/4bt43OD
March 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
President Trump regularly took credit for a booming stock market during his first term, citing soaring share prices as a measure of his success. But since his inauguration in January, Trump has been relatively muted about stocks. Take a closer look at the state of the market: nyti.ms/4bt43OD
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
No More Female 4-Stars: Franchetti Firing Leaves Top Ranks Filled by Men
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy's first female chief, last week without any clear explanation -- part of a purge of top uniformed leadership that included the Joint...
www.military.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
NOTE: The opponents of DEI are purging anyone who is not a white man from military leadership
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
This is not about merit; it’s about normalizing racism and misogyny
Wish could get rid of this Bozo asap
March 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Wish could get rid of this Bozo asap
events.pol-rev.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Did you know?
There’s a directory of Black farmers: “The Black Farmers Index.”
Buy and uplift local. Many are small-scale specialists and located in urban areas. I found an organic resource in my area that I will definitely check out.
There’s a directory of Black farmers: “The Black Farmers Index.”
Buy and uplift local. Many are small-scale specialists and located in urban areas. I found an organic resource in my area that I will definitely check out.
February 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Did you know?
There’s a directory of Black farmers: “The Black Farmers Index.”
Buy and uplift local. Many are small-scale specialists and located in urban areas. I found an organic resource in my area that I will definitely check out.
There’s a directory of Black farmers: “The Black Farmers Index.”
Buy and uplift local. Many are small-scale specialists and located in urban areas. I found an organic resource in my area that I will definitely check out.
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I had reluctantly decided to continue my Washington Post subscription when Bezos canned the endorsement last fall.
That changed today. After 25 yrs (and occasionally writing for them as a freelancer), I cancelled. I can't have a penny of my money supporting an authoritarian attack on the press.
That changed today. After 25 yrs (and occasionally writing for them as a freelancer), I cancelled. I can't have a penny of my money supporting an authoritarian attack on the press.
February 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Very thankful our church is moving off FB
February 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Very thankful our church is moving off FB
Millie must be lonely for dear departed Rex. She’s 10 yo and has never watched TV.
February 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Millie must be lonely for dear departed Rex. She’s 10 yo and has never watched TV.
Sunset in Black Earth
February 24, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Sunset in Black Earth
What you can do
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What you can do
Ten ways to resist Trump II
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February 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What you can do
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