Wayne O'Cohen / 上野公園
@wayneocohen.bsky.social
Maryland native, adopted New Jerseyan, current Tokyoite whose heart's in Hong Kong. Syracuse grad; postgrad at Gutenberg Universität Mainz. Entertainment writer formerly of Japan's Mainichi Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun. Interests: Media biz, Asian history
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I've updated the lists of accounts I follow, adding "Science (General)," "Security / Defense / Intelligence" & "Education / Parenting / Religion." I split publishers & writers et al. into "General news outlets" & "Politics & current affairs analysis." More non-US & non-anglophone sources added.
Hey, @takeshelter.bsky.social, you guys really should've spent more time in Jersey before moving to Mumbai. But there's always next time. And Eating in Translation is your guide to great food in the Tri-State area.
Shabiat, phyllo filled with ashta, lightly dressed with syrup and crushed pistachios, one of many homemade desserts at the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church Bazaar, Ridgefield, New Jersey. The bazaar concludes Sunday, 1:00-4:00, with assorted mezze, a midday lamb dinner, and more desserts.
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Hey, @takeshelter.bsky.social, you guys really should've spent more time in Jersey before moving to Mumbai. But there's always next time. And Eating in Translation is your guide to great food in the Tri-State area.
Reposted by Wayne O'Cohen / 上野公園
Shabiat, phyllo filled with ashta, lightly dressed with syrup and crushed pistachios, one of many homemade desserts at the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church Bazaar, Ridgefield, New Jersey. The bazaar concludes Sunday, 1:00-4:00, with assorted mezze, a midday lamb dinner, and more desserts.
November 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Shabiat, phyllo filled with ashta, lightly dressed with syrup and crushed pistachios, one of many homemade desserts at the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church Bazaar, Ridgefield, New Jersey. The bazaar concludes Sunday, 1:00-4:00, with assorted mezze, a midday lamb dinner, and more desserts.
Take note, @ytsl.bsky.social. You have something in common w/ the newly elected--and history-making--mayor of New York. Also note that Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic magazine & author of best-selling "The Cruelty Is the Point," has nothing against Arsenal. Or the Gunners. Or the Gooners.
The West has Fallen. The Mayor of New York City is an Arsenal fan.
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Take note, @ytsl.bsky.social. You have something in common w/ the newly elected--and history-making--mayor of New York. Also note that Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic magazine & author of best-selling "The Cruelty Is the Point," has nothing against Arsenal. Or the Gunners. Or the Gooners.
Take note, my fellow Americans: Environmental protections aren't only at risk in the EU. The Trump regime is hellbent on destroying our national parks, recklessly exploiting our natural resources, polluting our air and water, & increasing our reliance on fossil fuels. Fight back--and keep fighting!
Teken ook!
While you're on holiday, the EU is dismantling environmental protections 🏖️➡️💔 #HandsOffNature
You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...
#Generationrestoration
While you're on holiday, the EU is dismantling environmental protections 🏖️➡️💔 #HandsOffNature
You have until 10 September to tell the Commission what you think. Your voice matters: handsoffnature.eu?utm=.share.b...
#Generationrestoration
Hands Off Nature – Defend Europe’s Forests, Rivers & Wildlife
Stop the dismantling of European environmental protections. Stand up for forests, wildlife, clean air, and safe water - our nature depends on it.
handsoffnature.eu
September 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Take note, my fellow Americans: Environmental protections aren't only at risk in the EU. The Trump regime is hellbent on destroying our national parks, recklessly exploiting our natural resources, polluting our air and water, & increasing our reliance on fossil fuels. Fight back--and keep fighting!
Damn! Those are some of the most straightforward, inspiring words I've heard in a long time. And from a politician, no less. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tells it like it is in just the right tone & doesn't hold back. Surely Trump will resort to performative buffoonery in his sad response.
ICYMI — @GovPritzker tells Trump to stay out of CHICAGO, and urges the press to stop both-sidesing us into authoritarianism 🔥 🎯 🇺🇸
August 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Damn! Those are some of the most straightforward, inspiring words I've heard in a long time. And from a politician, no less. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tells it like it is in just the right tone & doesn't hold back. Surely Trump will resort to performative buffoonery in his sad response.
Despite several visits to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, @tokyocityurbex.bsky.social & @takeshelter.bsky.social , I can't recall hearing of Ninoshima Island's role as a mass grave for the atom bomb's victims. Nor did I learn until recently of Rebun Kayo's volunteer efforts to enshrine the dead.
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Photos of searchers seeking victims of a Hiroshima bombing 80 years later on a nearby island apnews.com/photo-galler... @apnews.com #photojournalism #journalism #photography
Photos of searchers seeking victims of a Hiroshima bombing 80 years later on a nearby island
NINOSHIMA, Japan (AP) — When the first atomic bomb detonated 80 years ago on Aug. 6, thousands of the dead and dying were brought to the small, rural island of Ninoshima, just south of Hiroshima, by m...
apnews.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Despite several visits to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, @tokyocityurbex.bsky.social & @takeshelter.bsky.social , I can't recall hearing of Ninoshima Island's role as a mass grave for the atom bomb's victims. Nor did I learn until recently of Rebun Kayo's volunteer efforts to enshrine the dead.
Former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who served under Biden, in January of this year called for cancer risk warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Murthy wanted consumers to know of alcohol's potential link to 7 types of cancer. What will Murthy's successor do when finally confirmed? Who knows?
Today is World Head and Neck Cancer Day🎗️
Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for such cancers, causing 75% of cases.
Yet people's awareness of alcohol as a cause is still shockingly low.
Health warnings on labels are key to improving awareness.
Tobacco and alcohol are the main risk factors for such cancers, causing 75% of cases.
Yet people's awareness of alcohol as a cause is still shockingly low.
Health warnings on labels are key to improving awareness.
July 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who served under Biden, in January of this year called for cancer risk warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Murthy wanted consumers to know of alcohol's potential link to 7 types of cancer. What will Murthy's successor do when finally confirmed? Who knows?
Great news, but heed the important qualifiers in both sentences: "𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸," "𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥" & "𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦." In other words, no guarantees yet. Respect the data.
Wanna bet "influencers" make DIY videos for a home "cure"? How soon before an underground market for the meds pops up? Argh!
Wanna bet "influencers" make DIY videos for a home "cure"? How soon before an underground market for the meds pops up? Argh!
From #AAIC25:
🩺💓 Taking a combo of common meds for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes may slow cognitive decline and lead to fewer Alzheimer’s-related brain changes.
While future research is needed, these findings offer new promise for protecting our brains.
🩺💓 Taking a combo of common meds for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes may slow cognitive decline and lead to fewer Alzheimer’s-related brain changes.
While future research is needed, these findings offer new promise for protecting our brains.
July 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Great news, but heed the important qualifiers in both sentences: "𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸," "𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥" & "𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦." In other words, no guarantees yet. Respect the data.
Wanna bet "influencers" make DIY videos for a home "cure"? How soon before an underground market for the meds pops up? Argh!
Wanna bet "influencers" make DIY videos for a home "cure"? How soon before an underground market for the meds pops up? Argh!
Reposted by Wayne O'Cohen / 上野公園
🗣️Health Misinformation UNPACKED- FULL PROGRAMME:
Discover who'll be speaking at our flagship event on health #misinformation 15 Sept 2025. Join us to hear about concepts, challenges & potential solutions.
Details/book your ticket👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Discover who'll be speaking at our flagship event on health #misinformation 15 Sept 2025. Join us to hear about concepts, challenges & potential solutions.
Details/book your ticket👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
July 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🗣️Health Misinformation UNPACKED- FULL PROGRAMME:
Discover who'll be speaking at our flagship event on health #misinformation 15 Sept 2025. Join us to hear about concepts, challenges & potential solutions.
Details/book your ticket👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Discover who'll be speaking at our flagship event on health #misinformation 15 Sept 2025. Join us to hear about concepts, challenges & potential solutions.
Details/book your ticket👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Reposted by Wayne O'Cohen / 上野公園
#WorldHepatitisDay is in 3 days!
Join the global movement to raise awareness about hepatitis.
📲 Share our campaign resources
📝 Write to policymakers using our letter template
Let’s break it down this #WorldHepatitisDay to stop the stigma & end misinformation around hepatitis.
>> bit.ly/4cEuXCB
Join the global movement to raise awareness about hepatitis.
📲 Share our campaign resources
📝 Write to policymakers using our letter template
Let’s break it down this #WorldHepatitisDay to stop the stigma & end misinformation around hepatitis.
>> bit.ly/4cEuXCB
July 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#WorldHepatitisDay is in 3 days!
Join the global movement to raise awareness about hepatitis.
📲 Share our campaign resources
📝 Write to policymakers using our letter template
Let’s break it down this #WorldHepatitisDay to stop the stigma & end misinformation around hepatitis.
>> bit.ly/4cEuXCB
Join the global movement to raise awareness about hepatitis.
📲 Share our campaign resources
📝 Write to policymakers using our letter template
Let’s break it down this #WorldHepatitisDay to stop the stigma & end misinformation around hepatitis.
>> bit.ly/4cEuXCB
Some redistricting, even to the point of gerrymandering, is deemed essential to ensure fair minority representation. If necessary, then so be it. But let the redistricting be carried out by dispassionate, disinterested third-party experts with no skin in the game. Then rigorously review the results.
TX Republicans are using their special session to push a mid-decade gerrymander.
Join our event with @ericholder.bsky.social, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @gregcasar.bsky.social & @genefortexas.bsky.social 7/23 @ 7pm ET to #StopTrumpsTexasTakeover!
bit.ly/458GPuG
Join our event with @ericholder.bsky.social, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @gregcasar.bsky.social & @genefortexas.bsky.social 7/23 @ 7pm ET to #StopTrumpsTexasTakeover!
bit.ly/458GPuG
July 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Some redistricting, even to the point of gerrymandering, is deemed essential to ensure fair minority representation. If necessary, then so be it. But let the redistricting be carried out by dispassionate, disinterested third-party experts with no skin in the game. Then rigorously review the results.
Some might say, "It's just a TV show." Yeah, but 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 a TV show! I know I'm not the only U.S. expat who considers Colbert essential viewing. Petitions? What the heck? It can't hurt to try.
Over 160K people have already signed the petition telling @cbsnews.com and @paramountpictures.bsky.social "Save the Late Show!" Help us get to 200K. Add your name and share with friends --> act.boldprogressives.org/survey/petit...
SIGN THE PETITION: Don't Cancel Colbert!
To save Stephen Colbert's voice in our national debate, CBS needs to see public pushback RIGHT AWAY. SIGN THE PETITION TO CBS ON THIS PAGE.
act.boldprogressives.org
July 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Some might say, "It's just a TV show." Yeah, but 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 a TV show! I know I'm not the only U.S. expat who considers Colbert essential viewing. Petitions? What the heck? It can't hurt to try.
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The RFS Community space is only a week old and already more than 1,000 people are chatting away & getting started on their campaign prep. It’s just so cool to see the work working.
Last week we launched a new community for folks thinking about running for office—and the feedback’s already 🔥:
“Just getting started on the Ready to Run training! My inner child and outer hopeful progressive is very excited!”
Join us: runforsomething.net/community
“Just getting started on the Ready to Run training! My inner child and outer hopeful progressive is very excited!”
Join us: runforsomething.net/community
July 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The RFS Community space is only a week old and already more than 1,000 people are chatting away & getting started on their campaign prep. It’s just so cool to see the work working.
My fellow Americans should take time to learn more about hepatitis, now that our own U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been compromised under the dubious leadership of RFK Jr. & his compliant underlings at the Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus. It’s the leading cause of liver cancer.
But this is preventable and treatable:
This #WorldHepatitisDay, let’s spread the facts, not the disease.
🔗 www.worldhepatitisday.org
But this is preventable and treatable:
This #WorldHepatitisDay, let’s spread the facts, not the disease.
🔗 www.worldhepatitisday.org
July 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
My fellow Americans should take time to learn more about hepatitis, now that our own U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been compromised under the dubious leadership of RFK Jr. & his compliant underlings at the Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control.
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There is a world of difference between "Hot dog survives locker ordeal at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle" and "Dog survives hot locker ordeal at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle."
Hot dog survives locker ordeal at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle
Hot dog survives locker ordeal at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle
A dog was rescued from a locker for valuables at Neuschwanstein Castle in southern Germany after its owner shut her pet inside over the objections of other tourists so that she could visit the famous attraction, police said on Sunday.
www.ctvnews.ca
July 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
There is a world of difference between "Hot dog survives locker ordeal at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle" and "Dog survives hot locker ordeal at Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle."
The article doesn't specify if the strain is bubonic, pneumonic or septicemic, but no matter, RFK Jr. It's the damn Plague, for cryin' out loud. The big time, as pandemics go. So what's the plan? Hope it's just a few isolated cases as in the past? Or go full Joni Ernst & tell us we're all gonna die?
Wonder what Kennedy's guidance on this will be?
More cod liver oil?
More cod liver oil?
1 person dies of the Plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the Plague.
www.fox10phoenix.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The article doesn't specify if the strain is bubonic, pneumonic or septicemic, but no matter, RFK Jr. It's the damn Plague, for cryin' out loud. The big time, as pandemics go. So what's the plan? Hope it's just a few isolated cases as in the past? Or go full Joni Ernst & tell us we're all gonna die?
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People are tired of a status quo that isn’t working for them.
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has sent shockwaves across the country and shown what’s possible when candidates have the courage to stay true to their values and speak authentically to working people.
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has sent shockwaves across the country and shown what’s possible when candidates have the courage to stay true to their values and speak authentically to working people.
Mamdani: Tonight, we made history. In the words of Nelson Mandela, it almost seems impossible until it is done. My friends, we have done it. I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:02 AM
People are tired of a status quo that isn’t working for them.
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has sent shockwaves across the country and shown what’s possible when candidates have the courage to stay true to their values and speak authentically to working people.
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has sent shockwaves across the country and shown what’s possible when candidates have the courage to stay true to their values and speak authentically to working people.
Familiar w/ the @amwajmedia.bsky.social website, @basilkiwan.bsky.social? Just discovered it. Looks to be useful, even if it doesn't post much here. Covers Iran, Iraq & the Arabian Peninsula in English, Arabic and Farsi, offering articles in presented in the Axios style, podcasts & newsletters.
If this is confirmed, it means Trump gave more advance notice to the Iranians than to key members of Congress
amwaj.media/en/media-mon...
amwaj.media/en/media-mon...
Exclusive: Iran given advance notice as US insisted attack on nuclear sites is ‘one-off’
The story: US President Donald Trump says three key nuclear facilities in Iran have been “obliterated,” while threatening more strikes “if peace does not come quickly.” This comes as Amwaj.media has l...
amwaj.media
June 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Familiar w/ the @amwajmedia.bsky.social website, @basilkiwan.bsky.social? Just discovered it. Looks to be useful, even if it doesn't post much here. Covers Iran, Iraq & the Arabian Peninsula in English, Arabic and Farsi, offering articles in presented in the Axios style, podcasts & newsletters.
Reposted by Wayne O'Cohen / 上野公園
When you wonder about the impact of Trump, think about a senator like Mike Lee who exploits his power to spread disinformation and undermine the public’s capacity to know what’s true. A bad man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power.
Just four hours ago, even after we’ve learned the shooter was as an anti-abortionist Trump supporter, a sitting U.S. Senator is spreading fake conspiracy theories blaming the murder of a Democratic lawmaker on Democrats.
Not only that, he’s pinned the post!
Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee.
Not only that, he’s pinned the post!
Abominably evil stuff from Mike Lee.
June 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
When you wonder about the impact of Trump, think about a senator like Mike Lee who exploits his power to spread disinformation and undermine the public’s capacity to know what’s true. A bad man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power.
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Free speech for me, a felony for thee.
June 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Free speech for me, a felony for thee.
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#protestart takes many forms.
Dude getting a haircut on the police line to show how chill things are…? I’m here for it.
Dude getting a haircut on the police line to show how chill things are…? I’m here for it.
June 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#protestart takes many forms.
Dude getting a haircut on the police line to show how chill things are…? I’m here for it.
Dude getting a haircut on the police line to show how chill things are…? I’m here for it.
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Well, this one has certainly 'done the numbers'. -16k Likes etc.
I thought the allusion to the 'Troubles' and indeed Bloody Sunday was too subtle, but it seems not.
Troops are not civil police and have little training in public order.
Deploying troops against civilians is never a good thing.
I thought the allusion to the 'Troubles' and indeed Bloody Sunday was too subtle, but it seems not.
Troops are not civil police and have little training in public order.
Deploying troops against civilians is never a good thing.
Dear USA
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.
Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
June 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Well, this one has certainly 'done the numbers'. -16k Likes etc.
I thought the allusion to the 'Troubles' and indeed Bloody Sunday was too subtle, but it seems not.
Troops are not civil police and have little training in public order.
Deploying troops against civilians is never a good thing.
I thought the allusion to the 'Troubles' and indeed Bloody Sunday was too subtle, but it seems not.
Troops are not civil police and have little training in public order.
Deploying troops against civilians is never a good thing.
Reposted by Wayne O'Cohen / 上野公園
Paul Saladino is a nonpracticing psychiatrist who uses his MD to sell diet scams online. Some of the things he promotes include: not eating vegetables (he says all vegetables are toxic), not using soap to wash yourself, and using raw animal fat as sunscreen instead of sunscreen, just to name a few
RFK Jr celebrated the release of the MAHA report by downing raw milk shooters in the White House with influencer Paul Saladino. Hazards of raw milk include Listeria, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Yersinia, E. coli O157:H7, and now-- avian flu.
May 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Paul Saladino is a nonpracticing psychiatrist who uses his MD to sell diet scams online. Some of the things he promotes include: not eating vegetables (he says all vegetables are toxic), not using soap to wash yourself, and using raw animal fat as sunscreen instead of sunscreen, just to name a few