@shawnms95.bsky.social
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"The best and the worst thing about vaccination is that it 'makes nothing happen.'
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A leading pediatrician was already worried about the future of vaccines. Then RFK Jr. came along
In a new book, pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Adam Ratner details the history of measles, a virus that’s often a bellwether for public health disasters.
www.latimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"The best and the worst thing about vaccination is that it 'makes nothing happen.'
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
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Scoop: Trump DOJ removes head of Tax Division, a 40-year veteran who is latest civil servant reassigned to the sanctuary cities office. He's resigned, prompting alarm over how Trump may deploy tax enforcement against enemies. w/ Erin Slowey, David Voreacos news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Trump DOJ Forces Out Top Tax Enforcer in Civil Service Purge (1)
The Justice Department’s chief tax official is resigning rather than accept a forced transfer to a new unit, raising fresh concerns about the Trump administration’s aggressive drive to reshape the age...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Scoop: Trump DOJ removes head of Tax Division, a 40-year veteran who is latest civil servant reassigned to the sanctuary cities office. He's resigned, prompting alarm over how Trump may deploy tax enforcement against enemies. w/ Erin Slowey, David Voreacos news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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BREAKING: In response to doctors' lawsuit, Judge John Bates, a George W. Bush appointee, orders CDC, NIH, and FDA to put back up websites and datasets cited by the doctors in their lawsuit as having been relied upon and pulled down without notice. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
![TOTE ASTRICT COLOR
DOCTORS FOR AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
Civil Action No. 25-322 (JDB)
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT et al.,
Defendants.
ORDER
Upon consideration of [6] Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order, [8]
Plaintiff's supplemental declarations, [9] Defendants' opposition, [10] Plaintiff's reply, the
hearing on February 10, 2025, and the entire record herein, and for the reasons stated in the
accompanying Memorandum Opinion, it is hereby ORDERED that
1. Defendants Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control, and Food
and Drug Administration (hereinafter "defendants") shall, by not later than 11:59 pm on
February 11, 2025, restore to their versions as of January 30, 2025, each webpage and dataset
identified by Plaintiff on pages 6-12 of its Memorandum of Law in Support of the Motion for
a Restraining Order [ECF No. 6-1];
2. Defendants shall, in consultation with Plaintiff, identify any other resources that DF A members
rely on to provide medical care and that defendants removed or substantially modified on or
after January 29, 2025, without adequate notice or reasoned explanation; and defendants shall,
by February 14, 2025, restore those resources to their versions as of January 30, 2025;](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreifoaihlyxzbiko32lmralzpicfxnzwfoxp3ki5w4wniiihonzxira@jpeg)
February 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
BREAKING: In response to doctors' lawsuit, Judge John Bates, a George W. Bush appointee, orders CDC, NIH, and FDA to put back up websites and datasets cited by the doctors in their lawsuit as having been relied upon and pulled down without notice. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Politico is reporting that Ric Grenell offered MAGA influencers five-figure contracts to promote him on social media for Sec of State. I went back and looked and found a bunch within a 3-day window. Here are a few.
December 5, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Politico is reporting that Ric Grenell offered MAGA influencers five-figure contracts to promote him on social media for Sec of State. I went back and looked and found a bunch within a 3-day window. Here are a few.
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While legacy media focuses on the umpeenth Hunter Biden story, they ignore that Republicans are *right now* trying to overturn the election in North Carolina by challenging 60,000 votes in the state Supreme Court race won by Democrat Allison Riggs.
I discuss with @marcelias.bsky.social:
I discuss with @marcelias.bsky.social:
BREAKING: Republicans try to UNDO Democratic win
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 3:22 AM
While legacy media focuses on the umpeenth Hunter Biden story, they ignore that Republicans are *right now* trying to overturn the election in North Carolina by challenging 60,000 votes in the state Supreme Court race won by Democrat Allison Riggs.
I discuss with @marcelias.bsky.social:
I discuss with @marcelias.bsky.social:
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Jon Stewart and @sanders.senate.gov discuss how to walk the tightrope of trying to work with the Trump Administration: finding where they agree, but preventing the crazy.
#TheWeeklyShow
#TheWeeklyShow
December 5, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Jon Stewart and @sanders.senate.gov discuss how to walk the tightrope of trying to work with the Trump Administration: finding where they agree, but preventing the crazy.
#TheWeeklyShow
#TheWeeklyShow
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Whatever the outcome, I wish everyone would drop any pretense that Pete Hegseth is fitting to lead our military men and women. They deserve so much better.
December 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Whatever the outcome, I wish everyone would drop any pretense that Pete Hegseth is fitting to lead our military men and women. They deserve so much better.
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"If he is confirmed, we won’t get only the 3 percent of Kennedy ideas that are sane, we will be saddled with the 97 percent that are deranged."
@monacharen.bsky.social on why RFK Jr. is so dangerous: www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-one...
@monacharen.bsky.social on why RFK Jr. is so dangerous: www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-one...
RFK Jr. Is a One-Man Plague
It’s not just that he’s misinformed. It’s the way his mind works that’s dangerous.
www.thebulwark.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:06 PM
"If he is confirmed, we won’t get only the 3 percent of Kennedy ideas that are sane, we will be saddled with the 97 percent that are deranged."
@monacharen.bsky.social on why RFK Jr. is so dangerous: www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-one...
@monacharen.bsky.social on why RFK Jr. is so dangerous: www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-one...
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Yes, there are lots of negatives around the Pete Hegseth nomination -- the rampant alcoholism, the allegations of sexual assault, the hush money payment to an accuser, the total incompetence leading non-profits, and so on.
But ask yourself:
Does all that outweigh the total lack of positives?
But ask yourself:
Does all that outweigh the total lack of positives?
December 5, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Yes, there are lots of negatives around the Pete Hegseth nomination -- the rampant alcoholism, the allegations of sexual assault, the hush money payment to an accuser, the total incompetence leading non-profits, and so on.
But ask yourself:
Does all that outweigh the total lack of positives?
But ask yourself:
Does all that outweigh the total lack of positives?
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Pete Hegseth is a barely functional alcoholic sex abuser but he can run the military because he will stop drinking if he is confirmed. Wow.
December 5, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Pete Hegseth is a barely functional alcoholic sex abuser but he can run the military because he will stop drinking if he is confirmed. Wow.
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"For the Bannonites, any Trump nominee rejected, even on the grounds of obvious, grave scandal, is an intolerable reminder that the establishment still gets a say."
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/does-trump...
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/does-trump...
Does Trump Even Care About Pete?
Plus: The subtle art of telling the president-elect ‘no.’
www.thebulwark.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM
"For the Bannonites, any Trump nominee rejected, even on the grounds of obvious, grave scandal, is an intolerable reminder that the establishment still gets a say."
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/does-trump...
Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/does-trump...
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In #Georgia at the #georgiaprotests, if you are a police officer or work in any way with Georgian Dream, you should resign and join the people!
December 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM
In #Georgia at the #georgiaprotests, if you are a police officer or work in any way with Georgian Dream, you should resign and join the people!
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Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.
December 4, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Today, #KashPatel sent a letter to my counsel @markzaidesq.bsky.social threatening to sue & demanding I retract my MSNBC comments on his unfitness to serve as FBI Director. This follows his threats against media & political opponents, showing how he might act if confirmed. I stand by my statements.
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What’s with all the “alpha males” looking to men like Tucker and Rogan for what to believe and for other male approval? Now they all look act and believe the same.
Sounds kind of Beta to me actually
Sounds kind of Beta to me actually
December 4, 2024 at 7:02 PM
What’s with all the “alpha males” looking to men like Tucker and Rogan for what to believe and for other male approval? Now they all look act and believe the same.
Sounds kind of Beta to me actually
Sounds kind of Beta to me actually
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Nothing says “lead the Pentagon” like mommy making phone calls for her very good boy.
December 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Nothing says “lead the Pentagon” like mommy making phone calls for her very good boy.
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The robotic former senator
December 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM
The robotic former senator
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Unless Congress acts in the next three weeks, Medicare will stop covering telehealth.
For people too sick to leave home for months, including millions who have been disabled by Covid, this will mean losing all access to healthcare.
Please sign this petition urging your representatives to act
For people too sick to leave home for months, including millions who have been disabled by Covid, this will mean losing all access to healthcare.
Please sign this petition urging your representatives to act
Preserving Telehealth
Preserving Telehealth Many U.S. telehealth benefits are set to expire shortly at the end of this year (December 31, 2024). With this email campaign, you can simply fill out your information and it wi...
actionnetwork.org
December 4, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Unless Congress acts in the next three weeks, Medicare will stop covering telehealth.
For people too sick to leave home for months, including millions who have been disabled by Covid, this will mean losing all access to healthcare.
Please sign this petition urging your representatives to act
For people too sick to leave home for months, including millions who have been disabled by Covid, this will mean losing all access to healthcare.
Please sign this petition urging your representatives to act
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Importantly these policies are discussed bans on public funding for trans care but, as trans adults even with private insurance in Florida and South Carolina are learning, it leads to hospitals canceling all appointments because they don't separate public/private funding streams
Conservatives are already saying that a victory for Tennessee in Skrmetti will extend to adult trans care
December 4, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Importantly these policies are discussed bans on public funding for trans care but, as trans adults even with private insurance in Florida and South Carolina are learning, it leads to hospitals canceling all appointments because they don't separate public/private funding streams
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An intro for new people on Bluesky:
• I'm Parker.
• I'm from Chicago.
• I write a newsletter about media/politics/culture called The Present Age (www.readtpa.com).
• I am married to @kaylapekkala.bsky.social.
• I have 2 dogs (Tater Tot & Casserole).
• I like baseball.
• I'm Parker.
• I'm from Chicago.
• I write a newsletter about media/politics/culture called The Present Age (www.readtpa.com).
• I am married to @kaylapekkala.bsky.social.
• I have 2 dogs (Tater Tot & Casserole).
• I like baseball.
The Present Age | Parker Molloy | Substack
Parker Molloy’s award-winning media criticism, culture, and politics newsletter. Click to read The Present Age, by Parker Molloy, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
www.readtpa.com
November 11, 2024 at 9:10 PM
An intro for new people on Bluesky:
• I'm Parker.
• I'm from Chicago.
• I write a newsletter about media/politics/culture called The Present Age (www.readtpa.com).
• I am married to @kaylapekkala.bsky.social.
• I have 2 dogs (Tater Tot & Casserole).
• I like baseball.
• I'm Parker.
• I'm from Chicago.
• I write a newsletter about media/politics/culture called The Present Age (www.readtpa.com).
• I am married to @kaylapekkala.bsky.social.
• I have 2 dogs (Tater Tot & Casserole).
• I like baseball.