SM
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The top vaccine regulator at the FDA declined to even consider the safety and efficacy of Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine.
Clinical trials show Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine is safe and effective. FDA won't even consider it.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an overzealous government agency are suppressing medical innovation yet again.
reason.pub
February 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The top vaccine regulator at the FDA declined to even consider the safety and efficacy of Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine.
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12-year-old Ender wrote that when she felt sick at Dilley, the doctor would only say to drink more water.
“The worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here,” she wrote in her letter.
By @micarosenberg.bsky.social
“The worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here,” she wrote in her letter.
By @micarosenberg.bsky.social
The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of...
www.propublica.org
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
12-year-old Ender wrote that when she felt sick at Dilley, the doctor would only say to drink more water.
“The worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here,” she wrote in her letter.
By @micarosenberg.bsky.social
“The worst thing is that it seems like the water is what makes people sick here,” she wrote in her letter.
By @micarosenberg.bsky.social
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this is comically evil. brazenly anti-social. just absolute black-pilled nihilism. we will not have a republic, we will not be free, until we regulate these companies to the point where — at a bare minimum — they're too afraid to put stuff like this down on paper.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
this is comically evil. brazenly anti-social. just absolute black-pilled nihilism. we will not have a republic, we will not be free, until we regulate these companies to the point where — at a bare minimum — they're too afraid to put stuff like this down on paper.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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what in the faa dod trump admin fuck up incompetence happened overnight?!
February 11, 2026 at 2:53 PM
what in the faa dod trump admin fuck up incompetence happened overnight?!
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I genuinely cannot believe the degree to which we are pissing away this generational breakthrough, even given the fuckmuppets who are involved www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
FDA declines to review Moderna's mRNA flu shot
Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Food and Drug Administration has taken an aggressive stance against mRNA technology.
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I genuinely cannot believe the degree to which we are pissing away this generational breakthrough, even given the fuckmuppets who are involved www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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I'm incredibly disappointed in Discord's decision to pre-comply with age verification mandates. Discord is one of the few "safe" spaces for communities to come together, especially those dealing with sensitive matters (like mental health). This decision will do harm.
discord.com/press-releas...
discord.com/press-releas...
Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally
Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13.
discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I'm incredibly disappointed in Discord's decision to pre-comply with age verification mandates. Discord is one of the few "safe" spaces for communities to come together, especially those dealing with sensitive matters (like mental health). This decision will do harm.
discord.com/press-releas...
discord.com/press-releas...
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The Trump administration has officially denied an appeal from the state of Illinois for disaster relief funds for summer storms last year that affected 438,000 residents in five Illinois counties.
Trump administration denies Illinois appeal for summer storms disaster relief
chicago.suntimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The Trump administration has officially denied an appeal from the state of Illinois for disaster relief funds for summer storms last year that affected 438,000 residents in five Illinois counties.
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“Jaywalking is permitted in London. In 1966, the police tried to crack down on it, but gave up after three months.”
People walk and cycle on roads by right, people drive under licence.
Jaywalking is not a thing in English law and Waymo must not change that.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
People walk and cycle on roads by right, people drive under licence.
Jaywalking is not a thing in English law and Waymo must not change that.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Self-driving taxis are coming to London – should we be worried? | Jack Stilgoe
Waymo’s cars were first rolled out in San Francisco, but the English capital’s old roads, pelican crossings and jaywalkers may pose issues for AI, says science and technology professor Jack Stilgoe
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM
“Jaywalking is permitted in London. In 1966, the police tried to crack down on it, but gave up after three months.”
People walk and cycle on roads by right, people drive under licence.
Jaywalking is not a thing in English law and Waymo must not change that.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
People walk and cycle on roads by right, people drive under licence.
Jaywalking is not a thing in English law and Waymo must not change that.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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Not one Democrat should vote for ANY GOP legislation until Trump is gone.
Any Dem that does is an enemy of democracy at this point.
Any Dem that does is an enemy of democracy at this point.
January 28, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Not one Democrat should vote for ANY GOP legislation until Trump is gone.
Any Dem that does is an enemy of democracy at this point.
Any Dem that does is an enemy of democracy at this point.
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Republicans shrugged while children were murdered in schools for years. But one protester with a gun? Suddenly guns are evil.
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Republicans shrugged while children were murdered in schools for years. But one protester with a gun? Suddenly guns are evil.
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Democrats' demand that Stephen Miller is fired as a condition of voting for ICE funding is one of the smartest moves they've made under Trump.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Democrats' demand that Stephen Miller is fired as a condition of voting for ICE funding is one of the smartest moves they've made under Trump.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
Miller is a loathsome figure who I imagine has rock-bottom likability numbers. Democrats should try to raise his public salience as often as possible.
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CEOs of Minnesota companies, including Target and Hormel, say they're pushing against ICE's occupation.
But their industry trade groups actively lobbied for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which boosted ICE's budget by $75B.
Corporate America will not save us.
But their industry trade groups actively lobbied for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which boosted ICE's budget by $75B.
Corporate America will not save us.
Minnesota CEOs Cry Crocodile Tears Over ICE - The American Prospect
Executives who lobbied for Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which enabled the immigration terror in their state, now
prospect.org
January 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
CEOs of Minnesota companies, including Target and Hormel, say they're pushing against ICE's occupation.
But their industry trade groups actively lobbied for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which boosted ICE's budget by $75B.
Corporate America will not save us.
But their industry trade groups actively lobbied for Trump's Big Ugly Bill, which boosted ICE's budget by $75B.
Corporate America will not save us.
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“The Constitution explicitly specifies that elections are to be the province of the states, & the courts have recently reaffirmed this fact when they rejected Trump’s attempt to interfere with elections via Executive Order...."
“The Constitution explicitly specifies that elections are to be the province of the states, & the courts have recently reaffirmed this fact when they rejected Trump’s attempt to interfere with elections via Executive Order...."
5 Alarm Fire For Democracy: FBI Raids Fulton County Election Office for SEALED Records
After a year of unconstitutional demands for sensitive voter data and Trump’s unhinged rhetoric in Davos—this move should come as no surprise.
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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“The Constitution explicitly specifies that elections are to be the province of the states, & the courts have recently reaffirmed this fact when they rejected Trump’s attempt to interfere with elections via Executive Order...."
“The Constitution explicitly specifies that elections are to be the province of the states, & the courts have recently reaffirmed this fact when they rejected Trump’s attempt to interfere with elections via Executive Order...."
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IF you ever get to vote again, vote purely Democrat. Only.
It's a two-party system. Either you vote for a Democrat, or you help the current Trump regime. Not voting helps Trump. Voting for a third party - any third party - is a wasted vote that helps Trump.
Vote only for Democrats, no excuses.
It's a two-party system. Either you vote for a Democrat, or you help the current Trump regime. Not voting helps Trump. Voting for a third party - any third party - is a wasted vote that helps Trump.
Vote only for Democrats, no excuses.
January 28, 2026 at 3:08 AM
IF you ever get to vote again, vote purely Democrat. Only.
It's a two-party system. Either you vote for a Democrat, or you help the current Trump regime. Not voting helps Trump. Voting for a third party - any third party - is a wasted vote that helps Trump.
Vote only for Democrats, no excuses.
It's a two-party system. Either you vote for a Democrat, or you help the current Trump regime. Not voting helps Trump. Voting for a third party - any third party - is a wasted vote that helps Trump.
Vote only for Democrats, no excuses.
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Activists are calling for a “nationwide day of no school, no work and no shopping” across the U.S. on Friday, Jan. 30, to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown following the fatal shootings of two people by federal agents in Minneapolis.
January 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Activists are calling for a “nationwide day of no school, no work and no shopping” across the U.S. on Friday, Jan. 30, to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown following the fatal shootings of two people by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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I think not enough white people are taking the voting rights issues seriously enough. They are killing people and then offering to stop killing if the state gives up the voter registration data. This should be setting off massive alarms for EVERYONE. (I’m looking at you, white people.)
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I think not enough white people are taking the voting rights issues seriously enough. They are killing people and then offering to stop killing if the state gives up the voter registration data. This should be setting off massive alarms for EVERYONE. (I’m looking at you, white people.)
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Senator Ruben Gallego says no to DHS money as long as Stephen Miller is in office:
“Stephen Miller is the brains behind the most unhinged and depraved policies we’ve seen in generations…. No funding DHS with that creep calling the shots.”
“Stephen Miller is the brains behind the most unhinged and depraved policies we’ve seen in generations…. No funding DHS with that creep calling the shots.”
January 28, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Senator Ruben Gallego says no to DHS money as long as Stephen Miller is in office:
“Stephen Miller is the brains behind the most unhinged and depraved policies we’ve seen in generations…. No funding DHS with that creep calling the shots.”
“Stephen Miller is the brains behind the most unhinged and depraved policies we’ve seen in generations…. No funding DHS with that creep calling the shots.”
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-Bovino will leave MN and may lose his job
-Noem will face a Senate hearing and possible impeachment
-Senate Dems will oppose unconditional extension of DHS funding
The pushback is working.
We must keep standing up and speaking out against Trump's regime.
-Noem will face a Senate hearing and possible impeachment
-Senate Dems will oppose unconditional extension of DHS funding
The pushback is working.
We must keep standing up and speaking out against Trump's regime.
January 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
-Bovino will leave MN and may lose his job
-Noem will face a Senate hearing and possible impeachment
-Senate Dems will oppose unconditional extension of DHS funding
The pushback is working.
We must keep standing up and speaking out against Trump's regime.
-Noem will face a Senate hearing and possible impeachment
-Senate Dems will oppose unconditional extension of DHS funding
The pushback is working.
We must keep standing up and speaking out against Trump's regime.
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For those who believe that a Democratic majority in Congress will be somehow inconsequential, look at what is happening right now without those majorities.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
January 28, 2026 at 2:53 AM
For those who believe that a Democratic majority in Congress will be somehow inconsequential, look at what is happening right now without those majorities.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
Now picture that same movement backed by hearings, investigations, and legislation.
Organize. Donate. Register. Vote.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson called Tuesday for a coordinated and sustained nationwide protest akin to the civil rights movement in response to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions.
Mayor Johnson calls for civil rights movement response to ICE, says 'moment calls for boldness'
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Mayor Brandon Johnson called Tuesday for a coordinated and sustained nationwide protest akin to the civil rights movement in response to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions.
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The agents who beat and then killed Alex Pretti after they took his gun - they were wearing body cams.
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Alex Pretti's killing was recorded on body-camera videos, DHS says
Investigators are reviewing videos of the shooting from multiple angles, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The agents who beat and then killed Alex Pretti after they took his gun - they were wearing body cams.
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
That did not stop them.
Unmasking them might. Not every time. But it might stop some of them.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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