Clint Coggins
@smilescoggins.bsky.social
Father, husband, writer, IT professional, stubber of toes in the dark
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From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
March 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA
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The US government will no longer require shell companies to disclose their owners and beneficiaries, per the US Treasury
March 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The US government will no longer require shell companies to disclose their owners and beneficiaries, per the US Treasury
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Their job is to **identify American soldiers** killed in combat and Trump has told them to stand down and stop their work.
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
DOGE’s $1 spending card limit touches everything from military research to trash pickup
The crackdown on routine expenses is part of a campaign by the president and Elon Musk to reset the scope and mission of America’s sprawling bureaucracy.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Their job is to **identify American soldiers** killed in combat and Trump has told them to stand down and stop their work.
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Forensic genealogists who help identify U.S. soldiers killed in combat were told to pause their efforts..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
March 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
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“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump Decried Millions Spent 'Making Mice Transgender.' It Was Cancer and Asthma Research
President Trump falsely claimed that Biden spent $8 million on 'making mice transgender,' but the real research was for human health.
www.rollingstone.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at the House hearing on sanctuary cities:
"If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe."
Mic drop!
🎤
"If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe."
Mic drop!
🎤
March 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at the House hearing on sanctuary cities:
"If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe."
Mic drop!
🎤
"If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe."
Mic drop!
🎤
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
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Tracking the performance of the S&P 500 through 100 days of an administration because I don't want to grade.
March 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Tracking the performance of the S&P 500 through 100 days of an administration because I don't want to grade.
I remain in awe of those committed to a life of public service - to serve someone is to truly love them
February 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I remain in awe of those committed to a life of public service - to serve someone is to truly love them
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We also live in Pennsylvania and have a groundhog living in a hole in our backyard.
He does not predict the weather but he does love eating trash, so at least there’s that!
He does not predict the weather but he does love eating trash, so at least there’s that!
February 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We also live in Pennsylvania and have a groundhog living in a hole in our backyard.
He does not predict the weather but he does love eating trash, so at least there’s that!
He does not predict the weather but he does love eating trash, so at least there’s that!
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Cardiovascular disease mortality has declined in many countries over the past decades.
For example, US cardiovascular disease death rates have declined 4x since 1950.
For example, US cardiovascular disease death rates have declined 4x since 1950.
January 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Cardiovascular disease mortality has declined in many countries over the past decades.
For example, US cardiovascular disease death rates have declined 4x since 1950.
For example, US cardiovascular disease death rates have declined 4x since 1950.
Remember that the politics of fear and disengagement runs on outrage and despair - do not fall victim to either!
January 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Remember that the politics of fear and disengagement runs on outrage and despair - do not fall victim to either!
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As best you can, ignore him.
January 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As best you can, ignore him.
For those concerned about ownership of social media platforms, I recommend reading Naomi Klein’s conclusions: www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World
What if you woke up one morning and found you’d acquire…
www.goodreads.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
For those concerned about ownership of social media platforms, I recommend reading Naomi Klein’s conclusions: www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
I remain in awe of the first responders protecting human life from the devastating wildfires in SoCal. Ignore the noise from liars - praise the heroes!
January 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I remain in awe of the first responders protecting human life from the devastating wildfires in SoCal. Ignore the noise from liars - praise the heroes!
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The Rasputin Effect: Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe, Anne Applebaum writes.
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
www.theatlantic.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Rasputin Effect: Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe, Anne Applebaum writes.
Saw “A Complete Unknown,” reactions: a beautifully shot and constructed set of vignettes celebrating the music of Dylan. What it wasn’t was an examination of his life, his origins or a reckoning with his greater cultural significance, beyond his desire for independence and solitude.
January 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Saw “A Complete Unknown,” reactions: a beautifully shot and constructed set of vignettes celebrating the music of Dylan. What it wasn’t was an examination of his life, his origins or a reckoning with his greater cultural significance, beyond his desire for independence and solitude.
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Who was in charge of font spacing for this episode of MR. ED?
December 29, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Who was in charge of font spacing for this episode of MR. ED?
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The Three Stages of Life:
1. Olives are disgusting.
2. I don’t mind olives.
3. I must inhale all of the olives.
The Three Stages of Life:
1. Olives are disgusting.
2. I don’t mind olives.
3. I must inhale all of the olives.
November 30, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
November 27, 2024 at 8:19 AM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
November 26, 2024 at 12:31 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
The discreet and indescribable joy of a social media platform which still contains the high-minded appeal and experience of a digital town square.
November 23, 2024 at 2:19 PM
The discreet and indescribable joy of a social media platform which still contains the high-minded appeal and experience of a digital town square.
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
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Still the greatest interview exchange in the history of rock and roll. Bob Dylan. Playboy Magazine. March 1966.
November 22, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Still the greatest interview exchange in the history of rock and roll. Bob Dylan. Playboy Magazine. March 1966.