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Supporting democracy defenders. 💙 And nerdy academics. Preferably both simultaneously. #SoCal #Professor 🇺🇦 #speechscience #science #BoolaBoola #✌🏻#vaccines The people who ban books are NEVER the 'good guys.'
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In a small trial, nearly half of pancreatic cancer patients who received an mRNA vaccine had no signs of relapse after three years. Dr. Vinod Balachandran from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social joins us to discuss the results and what they could mean for cancer treatment.

“The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach a deal with the U.S. regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing three sources familiar with the negotiations.”

"During the meeting, Ukraine was told it faced imminent shutoff of the Starlink service if it did not reach a deal on critical minerals, said the source, who requested anonymity to discuss closed negotiations." Astonishing betrayal of an ally. www.reuters.com/business/us-...

Meanwhile, in Chicago… www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/14/u...

The Trump administration blocked key parts of the federal government’s apparatus for funding biomedical research, effectively halting progress on much of the country’s future work on illnesses like cancer and addiction despite a federal judge’s order to release grant money.

In case anyone says “it’s just measles”.

In 2028 this is what a Democratic president needs to do. We will win if you all vote blue this time.

BREAKING: Associated Press is suing the Trump administration for violating the First Amendment. This is what needs done at every turn. Resist. Fight back. Well done AP👏

One in five with measles being hospitalized. Vaccinations available for adults and children. Free clinics in Lea County as measles spreads from TX to NM.

Trump Administration Abruptly Clears Out Migrants It Sent to Guantánamo A transfer operation on Thursday repatriated 177 Venezuelans via a handoff in Honduras, while one migrant was brought back to U.S. soil. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...

This is pure sadism.

The mothers met in a Whatsapp group. They have vowed to fight until their sons, who they say have not committed crimes and do not have ties to gangs, are released.

I specialize in representing Democratic campaigns because I believe in the party. I litigate voting rights cases because the right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. I speak out about free and fair elections because they are under threat. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...

Big Five publishers band together in legal challenge against library 'book ban' www.thebookseller.com/news/big-fiv...

JUST IN: Government of Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at risk.

Kennedy promised not to alter the childhood #vaccine schedule. Now he’s vowing to investigate the regimen that prevents measles, polio, other diseases. www.latimes.com/world-nation...

NSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research.

FYI, Amazon will no longer enable the downloading of ebooks to exterior devices starting February 26th. Here’s a tutorial on how to download your ebooks off of Amazon. You can use Calibre (free software) to reformat the kindle books to be used on other devices. www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2DQuRqn/

A study has revealed a potentially significant link between adult vaccinations and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The research sheds new light on how certain vaccines may contribute to brain health and longevity. 🧪 www.thebrighterside.news/health/new-s...

YES!

On anticipatory obedience. Thank you @mashagessen.bsky.social

“They’re scrubbing for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement and anything else related to diversity, equity and inclusion.” “Making America Great Again” ↘️

Allegory alert!

“I expect you will eventually find someone who is enough of a fool, or enough of a coward, to file your motion. But it was never going to be me.”

BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks. This is leadership. It’s also unprecedented. A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.

The National Nuclear Security Administration. It's literally in the name.

Everything’s coming up Measles!

BREAKING On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.

“I’m here today to directly and unambiguously express that stark strategic realities prevent the United States from being the primary guarantor of security in Europe.” US Secretary of Defence, February 12, 2025. Everything changed today.

Welcome @rubinallergy.bsky.social . A useful follow for CDC health alerts, FDA recalls, and educational immunology.

The pages that are set to be revived include information for patients about HIV testing and HIV prevention medication, guidance on contraceptives and data on adolescent and youth mental health.

This is a flat-out, clear-cut violation of the First Amendment.

"For the Army now, it's 'Blacks need not apply' and it breaks my heart." that's a quote from an ACTIVE DUTY U.S. ARMY GENERAL.

The American Bar Association has just called upon every attorney, regardless of their political views, to join them & stand up for the rule of law & at minimum insist that our government "follow the law." Every lawyer has an ethical responsibility to do so. www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...

JUST IN: A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's rate change to NIH grants. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...