Ray Pierson MD
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Proud to be from Pittsfield, MA. Dad, grandpa, physician, engineer and fan of all Boston and UMass teams!
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BREAKING: Here’s the 60 Minutes Segment Trump and CBS News Executives Don’t Want You to See
Hours before it was set to air last night, CBS News executives pulled the segment, but Canada’s Global TV app received it prior to broadcast.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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In Canada, the 60 Minutes clip about CECOT that Bari Weiss canned was broadcast. @jasonparis.bsky.social captured it. Enjoy. Bluesky only allows 3 minute videos max. I hope this works. 1/5.
December 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In Canada, the 60 Minutes clip about CECOT that Bari Weiss canned was broadcast. @jasonparis.bsky.social captured it. Enjoy. Bluesky only allows 3 minute videos max. I hope this works. 1/5.
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NEW: Hours before it was set to air an episode about migrants shipped to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, “60 Minutes” pulled the episode, preemptively caving to Trump. Just like that, the beloved show we have known is dead, Marc Elias writes.
“60 Minutes” Obeyed in Advance
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
NEW: Hours before it was set to air an episode about migrants shipped to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, “60 Minutes” pulled the episode, preemptively caving to Trump. Just like that, the beloved show we have known is dead, Marc Elias writes.
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Goldman: This guy is so clearly trying to follow the Putin model—using the government to make money, making sure his allies control the most important companies in the country, including our media companies, doling out money by deregulating their industries, and taking money from them in return…
December 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Goldman: This guy is so clearly trying to follow the Putin model—using the government to make money, making sure his allies control the most important companies in the country, including our media companies, doling out money by deregulating their industries, and taking money from them in return…
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Betiol is better than Cohen IMO.
I wouldn’t say that. UM team 2 years ago was a few free throws in 3 games from the NCAA Tournament. Cohen & Cross made for an outstanding front line.
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Betiol is better than Cohen IMO.
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Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 prior to and during pregnancy, before COVID-19 diagnosis, was associated with a lower risk of severe maternal disease and preterm birth. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Vaccination and Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated With COVID-19 in Pregnancy
This study uses a population-level surveillance program to investigate maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy by vaccination status prior to and during pregn...
jamanetwork.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 prior to and during pregnancy, before COVID-19 diagnosis, was associated with a lower risk of severe maternal disease and preterm birth. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Kaja Kallas: we have to be really clear-eyed. We have one aggressor and one victim. And the one that needs security guarantees is Ukraine, not Russia.
In last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia
In last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia
December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Kaja Kallas: we have to be really clear-eyed. We have one aggressor and one victim. And the one that needs security guarantees is Ukraine, not Russia.
In last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia
In last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia
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This goes way beyond politics. This is pure evil.
This is both disgusting and expected.
The Scumbag-in-Chief
The Scumbag-in-Chief
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This goes way beyond politics. This is pure evil.
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It’s not the free market of ideas, it’s import substitution industrialization for far right shit. By going back you’re only legitimizing it when the question you should be asking if you care is “how do we get everyone else to realize it’s a funhouse mirror?”
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It’s not the free market of ideas, it’s import substitution industrialization for far right shit. By going back you’re only legitimizing it when the question you should be asking if you care is “how do we get everyone else to realize it’s a funhouse mirror?”
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Posted by the Tax Foundation — the world's leading nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit organization.
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Posted by the Tax Foundation — the world's leading nonpartisan tax policy nonprofit organization.
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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It is my hope that we don’t make the mistake again of not expanding SCOTUS.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It is my hope that we don’t make the mistake again of not expanding SCOTUS.
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We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We are dealing with such corruption in every aspect of our government, I don't know how we undo the damage.
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If Republicans are the pro-life party, then why is this happening under Republicans?
The trump effect For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined in 25 years.
The trump effect For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined in 25 years.
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
The latest report from the Gates Foundation predicts an alarming trend for the health of children around the world.
time.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If Republicans are the pro-life party, then why is this happening under Republicans?
The trump effect For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined in 25 years.
The trump effect For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined in 25 years.
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NEW: The DOJ will potentially treat opponents of Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo. The move appears to represent the department’s first attempt to implement Trump’s calls to target left-wing activists and others who protest his policies.
Leaked Memo: DOJ To List, Target Anti-Trump Activists as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
NEW: The DOJ will potentially treat opponents of Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo. The move appears to represent the department’s first attempt to implement Trump’s calls to target left-wing activists and others who protest his policies.
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Nothing would make Putin happier than having Trump destroy the US-EU relationship and having the US ditch NATO.
That's his Christmas list of idea outcomes.
That's his Christmas list of idea outcomes.
Meiselas: The official Trump U.S. National Security Strategy document has been released. The document says a top priority of the U.S. is "cultivating resistance to Europe's current trajectory." In other words, to destroy the European Union.
December 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Nothing would make Putin happier than having Trump destroy the US-EU relationship and having the US ditch NATO.
That's his Christmas list of idea outcomes.
That's his Christmas list of idea outcomes.
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Steyer: We have to break this cycle of rising costs so we can continue to deliver care, and single-payer is the way to go.
Meiselas: What do you say to critics who say, “I remember when Tom ran for president and ran ads saying he didn’t support the single-payer?”
Steyer: I was wrong.
Meiselas: What do you say to critics who say, “I remember when Tom ran for president and ran ads saying he didn’t support the single-payer?”
Steyer: I was wrong.
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Steyer: We have to break this cycle of rising costs so we can continue to deliver care, and single-payer is the way to go.
Meiselas: What do you say to critics who say, “I remember when Tom ran for president and ran ads saying he didn’t support the single-payer?”
Steyer: I was wrong.
Meiselas: What do you say to critics who say, “I remember when Tom ran for president and ran ads saying he didn’t support the single-payer?”
Steyer: I was wrong.
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Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.
December 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Mamdani: Oftentimes when we win elections, we tell people to go home and just trust us. But the message really has to be that we want you to come along with us… That’s something we’ve been looking to share with New Yorkers: We want to not only win with New Yorkers, but also govern with New Yorkers.
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Trump announces plans to “evaluate” the entire childhood vaccine schedule.
This was always the plan when RFK Jr. took power.
Those who enabled this have blood on their hands.
This was always the plan when RFK Jr. took power.
Those who enabled this have blood on their hands.
December 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trump announces plans to “evaluate” the entire childhood vaccine schedule.
This was always the plan when RFK Jr. took power.
Those who enabled this have blood on their hands.
This was always the plan when RFK Jr. took power.
Those who enabled this have blood on their hands.
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Kagan: Court “announces that Texas may run next year’s elections with a map the District Court found to have violated all our oft-repeated strictures about the use of race in districting. Today’s order,” she continued, “disrespects the work of a District Cour that did everything one could ask..."
December 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Kagan: Court “announces that Texas may run next year’s elections with a map the District Court found to have violated all our oft-repeated strictures about the use of race in districting. Today’s order,” she continued, “disrespects the work of a District Cour that did everything one could ask..."
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SCOTUS has spoken. Right? Every blue state needs to get onboard with this. And hurry the hell up.
If gerrymandering were illegal nationwide, Republicans would struggle to hold the House at all. The only thing propping them up all these years are rigged maps.
If gerrymandering were illegal nationwide, Republicans would struggle to hold the House at all. The only thing propping them up all these years are rigged maps.
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
SCOTUS has spoken. Right? Every blue state needs to get onboard with this. And hurry the hell up.
If gerrymandering were illegal nationwide, Republicans would struggle to hold the House at all. The only thing propping them up all these years are rigged maps.
If gerrymandering were illegal nationwide, Republicans would struggle to hold the House at all. The only thing propping them up all these years are rigged maps.
Really appreciate Coach H’s enthusiasm for all the football recruits at UMass. Sounds really exciting. Just saying, I wouldn’t mind him pumping up the academic opportunities and excellence as well! That must play a significant role in the recruiting process!! Give me 5 minutes with any potential guy
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Really appreciate Coach H’s enthusiasm for all the football recruits at UMass. Sounds really exciting. Just saying, I wouldn’t mind him pumping up the academic opportunities and excellence as well! That must play a significant role in the recruiting process!! Give me 5 minutes with any potential guy