Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Julia Azari @juliaazari.bsky.social · 08/10/2026There's a lot of good stuff in this post by @smotus.bsky.social but a really key point that I need to think more about is that we don't seem to have a clear theory of when Trump follows through on his most extreme threats and when he doesn't smotus.substack.com/p/preparing-...smotus.substack.comPreparing for the attack on democracySome lawmakers try to head off an unlikely but plausibly damaging barrage of election denialism 3309
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“Although I treated patients for more than 40 years, I never saw a patient with mumps, a testament to our successful immunization programs”. The amazing @drjudystone.bsky.social writes about the SDSU mumps outbreak in this informative article. Men, your attention please. Mumps can cause orchitis.forbes.comSurging Measles Outbreaks May Fuel Mumps And Other InfectionsMumps outbreaks may be fueled by two things—waning immunity and immune amnesia following measles. We are likely to see more of both as fewer people vaccinate. 1520078
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Will Russian lab leak plague (?) become a pandemic? Is it a bioweapon? Is it even plague? WHO KNOWS?!? Fantastic epi @gidmk.bsky.social & I broke down what little we do know about the situation rasmussenretorts.substack.com/p/a-plague-u...rasmussenretorts.substack.comA Plague Upon SiberiaThere was a lab leak at a plague research lab in Irkutsk. Does this mean the Black Death is back? 47624
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026And then the MAGA folks in the audience clapped and cheered about annihilating two American cities. Why do all these folks hate America so much? 4209
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 01/10/2026"An ambulance was seen arriving at the prison where Pike was to be executed and then leaving. Medical aid was being administered, according to online federal court records." The utter absurdity of the state trying twice to kill someone and then calling an ambulance. We must end the death penalty.nbcnews.comTennessee inmate still alive after being administered two lethal injections, her lawyer saysChrista Pike, 50, was 18 when she murdered a classmate. She would be the first woman the state has executed in more than 200 years. 25647158
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The whole point of calling this agency the Office of "Remigration" is to deliberately signal to the world that white nationalism is now the basis for US policy. Some thoughts on this whole worldview below. 5/ newrepublic.com/article/2157... 9835253
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Candice Bernd @candicequestions.com · 21/09/2026NOW: Just arrived at the intersection of Research Blvd and Anderson Lane—near where ICE shot & wounded 29-yr-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez earlier today. Between 300-500 people still holding intersection here. ICE is reportedly not letting Garces Perez’s family access him at the hospital. 171593657
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 19/09/2026Per NPR: over 4M people have lost SNAP food assistance since last summer. Nationally, participation is down 11%, and bigger changes hit in October. There's no replacement for SNAP: for every meal we provide, SNAP provides nine. Get the facts: feedingamerica.org/snapfacts 04435
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Earlier this week France revealed it was already conducting military operations against Russian targets in response to repeated Russian attacks on Europe, did not elaborate further.static.klipy.comDuglyalgo Algorand Meme RevealAlt: Secret Squirrel Meme Reveal 1542774
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Annika Barber @annikabarber.bsky.social · 20/09/2026(Another) 5 alarm fire for biomedical research in America. 3117
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Dr. Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026This is noteworthy. Again, no compelling evidence supports the COVID lab leak theory. The furin cleavage site present in SARS-CoV2 was perceived as unusual, fueling the lab leak theory. But now we understand that other bat betacoronaviruses have it. 🧪 www.chemistryworld.com/news/does-th...chemistryworld.comDoes the discovery of a new coronavirus upend the Covid-19 lab-leak hypothesis?Sequence found in Sars-CoV-2 had never been seen in another bat coronavirus until now 651718765
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))yuwsufelmundhir.bsky.social @yuwsufelmundhir.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The Supreme Court was, and probably is, part of a Movement to rollback EVERY favorable decision that was ruled civilly, including, Roe v. Wade. Look at President Obama addressing the nation and Justice Alito is seen shaking his head in disagreement with what came into fruition.🤔 PROJECT 2025 shyt! 032
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Sam Gregson @badboyofscience.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The latest session of "Debunking Terrible Physics" is live! This time we dive into: Shawn Ryan's quantum entanglement comms, Mayim Bialik's quantum spirituality, DMT laser elves, Rogan's fake electrons, Sagan hate, and much more! Check it out! Link: youtube.com/watch?v=WvaE... ⚛️🧪youtube.comDebunking Terrible Physics: Full Session - Mid September 2026YouTube video by Bad Boy of Science 233
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/09/2026🚨 MAJOR NEWS: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna say they have now secured commitments for all 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II.meidasnews.comMassie, Khanna Say They Have Secured 218 Signatures for New Epstein Files VoteThe announcement comes hours after MeidasTouch reported the discharge petition was just two signatures short of the threshold needed to force a House vote. 993259376746
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026another rat off sinking ship... he GAVE us Hegseth www.mediaite.com/media/news/r...mediaite.comRepublican Senator Who Voted to Confirm Hegseth Now Backs His Impeachment: ‘He Needs to Go’Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary last year, is now backing an effort to impeach him just weeks after calling on President Donald Trump to fire the Pentag... 36633140
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Niema Moshiri @niema.net · 11/09/2026It's wild that it's been 25 years already. I was in 3rd grade and had just switched schools. I was born in the US, so I was scared like everyone else, but for reasons I didn't fully understand at the time, I went from "American" to "Middle Eastern" overnight. So began a quarter century of racism. 1337
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 09/09/2026'Alarm bells ringing': US summer heat shatters record | Great piece on the record warmth and how it is tied to human-caused climate change via @afp.com: www.france24.com/en/live-news...france24.com'Alarm bells ringing': US summer heat shatters recordThe United States has endured its hottest summer on record, a new peak that scientists said should send alarm bells ringing over the increasingly dire impacts of climate change. 14432194
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))nailbomb3 @nailbomb3.bsky.social · 10/09/2026love me some banjo! youtu.be/EY0ph_DSt2g?...youtu.be47 ways to use a guillotineYouTube video by Luke Nickle 242
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Shout out to everyone who said it was just a temporary distraction and not a central organizing principle of modern fascism.advocate.comElon Musk’s PAC makes transgender people its multi-million-dollar midterm targetAmerica PAC is attacking Democrats in four competitive Senate races as the trillionaire prepares to spend at least $100 million helping Republicans. 6040241249
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) wants a lower court order against the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) new mail voting rule lifted — even if it means voters would be disenfranchised as a result. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDOJ argues Trump’s mail voting restrictions should go into effect even if voters are disenfranchisedIt made the alarming argument while asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower court order against the U.S. Postal Service's new restrictions. 69860424
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))e.w. niedermeyer @niedermeyer.online · 08/09/2026If you want to learn more about "MUSK," I highly recommend this recent piece by The Hollywood Reporter. My understanding is that Musk's lawyers already tried to intimidated THR over it, showing just how sensitive he is about this film www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...hollywoodreporter.comElon Musk Unmasked in Alex Gibney Documentary: “Insane a Person This Chaotic Has So Much Power”He is the richest man on earth. An explosive new film from the Oscar-winning director suggests he also may be among the most dangerous. 9343116
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Die & test positive for measles, it’s a measles death. RFK Jr & CDC Dir don’t want you to know how many babies died. Nor the men who failed the families they serve. Vote for leaders who think your child deserves to live. @saveamericamvmt.bsky.social rasmussenretorts.substack.com/p/who-is-acc...rasmussenretorts.substack.comWho is Accountable for Measles Deaths?Politicians are not authorized to distort reality to avoid answering for the deaths their actions have caused 518077
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Alan Kessler @alankessler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026*Cop executes captive with electrocution gun; police refuse to name killer. Do better, @opb.org. 12915
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Niema Moshiri @niema.net · 03/09/2026This was obviously predictable, but this still bodes very poorly on US public health in the coming years 0175
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Sam Gregson @badboyofscience.bsky.social · 28/08/2026What was the colour of the first light propagating through our universe? If you had been around 380,000 years after the Big Bang and witnessed recombination, what colour would the sky have been? Place your bets and then watch! 💰📺 Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/5yQVa... ⚛️🧪 0104
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))rickypo.bsky.social @rickypo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Bill Gates was an AI optimist. Now he’s scared of what could go wrong. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...washingtonpost.comBill Gates was an AI optimist. Now he’s scared of what could go wrong.In an essay, the Microsoft co-founder sounds the alarm about artificial intelligence’s risks to safety and security, jobs and children’s well-being. 0134
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Piyush Mittal @piyushmittal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026'Ominous implications' as Trump's DHS agents secretly scrutinize voter rolls ahead of the midterm elections www.rawstory.com/trump-dhs-26...rawstory.com'Ominous implications' as Trump's DHS agents secretly show up at election postsFormer Trump administration official Miles Taylor sounded the alarm Wednesday after hundreds of federal immigration officers were reportedly pulled from their regular duties and secretly reassigned to... 176
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026"It's given a lot of people permission to be themselves, to not dream it, be it, which is the motto of the movie, really. I would like to be remembered for that." Farewell to Tim Curry (1946-2026) #RIP 64120383685
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Sam Gregson @badboyofscience.bsky.social · 26/08/2026When floating ice cubes melt, what happens to the surrounding water level? Some simple physics makes it obvious that the level stays the same, but this is not the main driver behind the global sea level rise caused by global warming. Check it out! Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/oDD52... ⚛️🧪 1138
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 24/08/2026A quick update on monthly temperatures, with data for August through August 22nd. August 2026 is now more than 1.60°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial baseline, and is on track to be the hottest August on record. The Climate Casino is taking the Over. 1021276
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Andrew Tan @andrewtanyongyi.bsky.social · 23/08/2026"An American Returns to Palestine to Defend His Home from Settlers" Jasper Nathaniel @infinitejaz.bsky.social speaks with Loui Ridi, who returned to Qusra where Israeli settlers are trying to steal his home.infinitejaz.comAn American Returns to Palestine to Defend His Home from SettlersLoui Ridi returned to Qusra to confront the settlers trying to steal his home. Now he’s imprisoned inside it, and he’s asking the US Embassy for help. So far, they’ve offered none. 012
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Alan Kessler @alankessler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Is it just me or is Portland doing a lot of work to avoid saying what they mean, and setting up teenagers to have to enforce gender norms in violation of the Oregon Constitution? 121
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 21/08/2026For proof that Donald Trump hates you, look no further than the recent vaccine EO. The White House is discouraging the MMR while we're setting 30-yr measles records, right in time for back to school. 95% MMR needed to prevent outbreaks. US average is 92% rasmussenretorts.substack.com/p/trumps-vac...rasmussenretorts.substack.comTrump’s Vaccine Executive Order Proves Donald Trump Hates You and Wants You Sick or DeadThis Executive Order kills children 26420
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Jeremy Kamil @macroliter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026#ProtectWildPlaces 🌍 www.npr.org/2026/08/18/n...npr.orgTrump administration moves to open untouched national forests to loggingThe end of "roadless rule" protections would open millions of acres of pristine forests to commercial use. Supporters say it will lead to better managed forests. 023
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Andrew Tan @andrewtanyongyi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026"the finding implicated a specific mumps strain, not the concept of MMR itself. ... The MMR vaccine used in the United States or Europe never used the Urabe strain. The investigation from the Japanese authorities pointed to one component, not to vaccine combination." 021
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 11/08/2026NEW Economist/YouGov Aug 7-10 % who approve | disapprove of Donald Trump's job performance U.S. adult citizens: 33% | 62% Democrats: 4% | 95% Independents: 18% | 71% Republicans: 79% | 21% d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/ec... 3630694
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Niema Moshiri @niema.net · 09/08/2026Jay Bhattacharya is a lying piece of shit 051
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Sam Gregson @badboyofscience.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The LHC produces millions of neutrinos that simply stream through the LHC detectors. Studying these neutrinos as they punch through the Earth's surface under Lake Geneva could help us to answer several open questions. Check it out! Link: youtube.com/watch?v=ti3X... ⚛️🧪 182
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Zach Hensel @zachhensel.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Lots of "lab leak" chatter this week, cherry picking from impolite things written in private during a crisis. So, for some contrast, here's something that was hiding in plain sight for years. It disproves a defamatory conspiracy theory that appeared in @vanityfair.com and the book Viral. 25826
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/07/2026"That's almost word for word what they told us when we were sold the war in Iraq. Remember 2003?" -- another Pete Buttigieg masterclass on Fox News. There is no Democrat better at communicating to that audience. 13646581168
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Hypoautonomic, BS @hypoautonomic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026MAGA-helper Alina Chan back in action blasting out Republican Rand Paul's dump of out out-of-context banter between virologists from 2020. What Alina won't tell anyone is that it's normal for scientists to postulate and speculate in private and then evaluate critically together. 1226
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/07/2026cult shit at the White House as Trump's cronies give him a standing ovation for minutes on end. Note how nobody wants to be the first to stop clapping. 6252792590
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/07/2026When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients. (Published Oct. 2024 with @capitolforum.bsky.social)propublica.orgInside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for TreatmentsWhen companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients. 57762433
Reposted by (((Bexzex)))Forbes @forbes.com · 21/07/2026Three dozen countries now offer greater freedom of movement for their citizens than the United States.forbes.comUS Passport Stuck At No. 10 In Power Rankings—As 36 Countries Offer More Freedom Of MovementThree dozen countries now offer greater freedom of movement for their citizens than the United States. 13837311541
