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Dr. Tom Frieden @drtomfrieden.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"I'm not going to take away anybody's vaccines.” - Health Secretary Kennedy, November 2024. Covid vaccination cuts a child's risk of hospitalization by about two thirds. Half of American children get their vaccines through the Vaccines for Children Program. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

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Exclusive | States Delayed in Getting Covid Shots for Children’s Immunization Program

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn’t opened up the ordering process, raising concerns about delays as vaccination programs kick off.

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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.

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Michael Fry @bigdirtyfry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Your Grandad Cyclops talks about his school days

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

My very real diagnosis that affects my entire life and how I experience and move about in this world is not just some "politically correct" or "trendy" term, Werner. Try again. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...

From The Guardian: a photo of actor and director Werner Herzog with actresses and real-life sisters Kate & Rooney Mara on either side of him at what appears to be a publicity event--probably the Venice Film Festival--with the caption & headline: "Movies
Interview
'I don't like the term neurodivergence - it sounds like political correctness': Werner
Herzog on fans, fanaticism and baby foxes.
Philip Oltermann in Venice"

A screenshot of an excerpt from a Guardian article: "But suggestions that they could be role models for the modern-day neurodiversity movement send this famously fearless filmmaker running for the
hills. "I don't like the term neurodivergence and ADHD, or whatever - it sounds like political correctness, which scares me under the table," Herzog said at the Venice film festival."

To the side, is a box with a link to a 2-out-of-5 star review for the movie being discussed in the article, with the headline: "Bucking Fastard review - Herzog's starry twins soap provokes a syncing feeling"

A screenshot of an excerpt from a Guardian article discussing the behavior of the two main characters in Herzog's movie, "Bucking Fastards" that says: "Contemporary psychiatrists might detect behaviour consistent with autism or ADHD
hyper-focus. Not Herzog.
"I do not relate to all these trendy terms - I just can't hear it, it dusts out of my ears," said the Bavaria-born US-based director, speaking in the idiosyncratic, heavily accented English familiar to viewers of documentaries like My Favourite Fiend."

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In other news, I've FINALLY had my very first London Fog (the beverage, not the jacket or the actual fog) because @jonmo001.bsky.social found a coffee shop that actually has decaf earl grey tea, and Oh. My. Goodness this is my new favorite thing. Yes, I know I'm super late to the party on this, but+

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My ADHD coach told me today that she went to a monthly planning thingy at a women's only co-working space where the host said that most productivity books are written by men who work on a 24hr productivity cycle, whereas women* work on a 28 day** productivity cycle, & I can't stop thinking abt that.

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Alasdair Beckett-King @misterabk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

First I came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was the one coming for the Communists Then I came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because, again, I was the one coming for the Jews Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me

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Henry @henrythedog.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

it's really important to me to point out that in fact the medieval peasant did in fact run out of food, every year lots of them did starve, and less often but still often enough the peasantry in general ran out of food causing well known historic events

a screen shot of a YouTube video by the channel Medieval Way

the thumbnail is an AI picture of a middle aged man in vaguely peasant like clothes holding a big thing of brie cheese in front of a wall of food, with hanging cured meats and bags of grains and bags with apples and cabbage

the video is entitled "Why Medieval Peasants Never Ran Out Of Food While You Run Out In 3 Days"

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Shecky @shecky.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Wednesday-morning people: I apologize for continuing to beat this drum, but there's still not even ONE nibble of interest for giving these affectionate cats a real home. Please, if there's a chance that you might know someone who *knows* someone who could be That Person, reshare far and wide.

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Two days, two absolute legends, gone. It's hitting a bit hard. R.I.P. Dolly Parton & Tim Curry :(

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Hannah Sparwasser Soroka @hannah-historian.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I've been trying to think about the right's obsession with Lord of the Rings and I'm increasingly convinced that these guys just read themselves into the story, like "well I would simply use the One Ring for good" without actually absorbing that the point of the book is that's not possible.

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I know this is probably just a scam bot "marketing services" email, but in case it's not, the answer, Liam, is a resounding NO. The audacity. 😂

A screenshot of an email with the subject line: "A few things I noticed about your online presence"
The body of the email says,
"Hi,
I noticed a few areas of your online presence that could have room for improvement.
I put together a brief summary highlighting what stood out and some possible ways to address
Would you like me to send it over?
Best, Liam"

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Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

If SCREEN were to pass, you'd be required to scan your face and upload an ID to access this site because it allows "harmful" material. This affects you even if you don't care about sex work or porn.

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🎃HalloDeeny🎃 they/them @geraldinepiche.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

The ghost of my dead plant watching me go to Lowe's gardening section

Matt Damon and zendaya and shes looking at him funny

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Ali Trotta @alwayscoffee.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This is out now, available globally! Inkwood Books in NJ has signed stock! So does The Head and the Hand in Philly! Any indie bookstore can order you a copy! It's at all the big box stores, too: Amazon, B&N, Walmart, etc. Ask your library! And if you loved it, leave a review (Goodreads, etc)!!

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Em McDonald 🏳️‍⚧️ @emdash.industries · 10/07/2026

With intense frustration: Stuck in rush hour traffic on 237, again.

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Willie Nelson sayeth "fuck data centers"

A post from the official Willie Nelson social media pages: "I grew up in Abbott, and I still have a home there with farmed land where I can see stars at night. And now our community, like many others, needs to fight against data centers invading our land. The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter). The strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints. It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land. All of America deserves thoughtful stewardship that doesn't steal farmland (where our essential shared-food is grown) and small family farmers' livelihoods, and not data centers that only destroy the environment around them. Whoever controls food and water, controls the masses. Let's not allow our own demise of give up control over necessary resources in the U.S. and especially in Abbott." -Willie Nelson

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Yup. This happened. We will be ok, but the timing, stress-wise, is not great. This is also me not shit posting. Simply stating the situation.

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Mary (geographile) @geographile.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Damn Colbert is a treasure. He very knowingly and intentionally played Linus and Lucy on the air, and the copyright holder joyfully got a fine out of CBS for it and then donated it to World Central kitchen. www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

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Stephen Colbert's Unauthorized Use of Vince Guaraldi's 'Peanuts' Music Leads to Donation

The owners of Vince Guaraldi’s music reached a licensing agreement with CBS over Stephen Colbert playing 'Peanuts' music during final ‘The Late Show.’

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Seriously though, the #TartanArmy posts I've been seeing all over social media the last several days have been giving me life. Especially the traffic cone hats on all the statues. Making themselves right at home, and I love it. 😂

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I don't know why I'm finding this so endearing, but I am.

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Tmw you buy an ebook that looks, from the description, that it's going to have a critical stance on AI, only to open it up and discover that it was written by, you guessed it, AI.

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Ron Swanson: I Hate Everything

Alt: Ron Swanson: I Hate Everything

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S. E. Wigget @sewigget.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Some organizations to support if you can: The Queer Trans Project queertransproject.org Marsha P. Johnson Institute marshap.org National Black Justice Coalition nbjc.org Christopher Street Project Education Fund christopherstreetproject.org/giving/ #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #LGBTQIAplus

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Free Gender-Affirming Kits & Resources | The Queer Trans Project

Get free gender-affirming kits and flight assistance. The Queer Trans Project is a Black & Trans-led nonprofit supporting the trans and nonbinary community.

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Zachary Berger @zacharyberger.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their AI training datasets - this bill would force them. If that sounds good, we REALLY NEED YOUR HELP! Please sign this petition in support of the bill, it'll take you 2 minutes: tinyurl.com/4uxbp963 1/

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 02/06/2026

DEAN: You're under oath. When will you comply with the law and release all the files? BLANCHE: We have complied with the law DEAN: There are 3 million more documents. Nobody buys it. *the time of the gentlelady has expired* DEAN: How do I get cut off 2 minutes into this?

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I just ordered a paper-texture iPad cover because my old one is worn. So now, of course, I'm getting a ton of FB ads for paper-texture covers. Irritation over FB's activity tracking aside, what a stupid way to advertise. I already bought the thing. I don't need one anymore. It's too late, my dude.

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Star Trek TNG: Tasha Yar and Data

Alt: Gif: Star Trek TNG: Wesley Crusher throws a ball for Data's android daughter Lal to catch, but it bounces off her shoulder instead. Then, in a delayed reaction a few seconds later, she lifts her arm to catch it.

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I'm Here Live I'm a Kat @katsharki3.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

*stares at gas prices driving home* 😐😐😐😐😐

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Sometimes I mull over the idea of starting a Substack, except I don't want to use Substack. What are some better/less-n*zi-coddling options out there? Or should I just add a blog section to my own website? Anyone have suggestions? Thanks in advance!

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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

HEY WRITERS (not just SF/F writers) HAVE YOU BEEN PROCRASTINATING ON MAKING YOUR ANTHROPIC SETTLEMENT CLAIM? SFWA is running a webinar event OPEN TO ALL WRITERS (not just members! not just SF/F writers!) on Thursday. Sign up here: www.sfwa.org/events/anthr...

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Anthropic Settlement Webinar for PROCRASTINATORS - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

Join us on Thursday March 26 to finish your paperwork in the Anthropic settlement. Case attorneys and SFWA team members will offer guidance.

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

All spoons gone today. No spoons left. Have deficit of spoons. #spoonie

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Edmonds Scanner @edmondsscanner.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Your daily affirmation: I’m allowed to be happy. I’m allowed to look like a frazzled Muppet. I’m allowed to build a fort out of books and hide inside for a day or a lifetime.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The “goal” of the Iran war is now reportedly to open the Strait of Hormuz, which was open before the war began

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I was subjected to one of these ID cameras for the 1st time yesterday (hadn't flown in a couple years). It couldn't recognize my face. Tried several times both with & w/out glasses. The TRAINED TSA agent, however, could see w/ his own eyes that I was the person on my ID, so he waved me through...1/2

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I’m currently working on the plan we’ll execute tomorrow to introduce our hastily hired and poorly trained fascist shock troops into a job they have no competency for, but don’t worry I found the time to do a couple hours of tv hits about it before I finished it.

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Gretchen McCulloch @gretchenmcculloch.com · 22/03/2026

I don't normally subscribe to the "German has a word for it" thing because all languages can invent and borrow new words! That said, I can't stop thinking about "hobbyless" as an insult since I saw it a few days ago, so here you go It promotes a growth mindset!! www.tumblr.com/abbiistabbii...

user abbiistabbii:
The Germans really cooked making "Hobbyless behaviour" an insult. It is both devastating, applicable to a wide range of people and behaviours, and doesn't resort to swearing.

Man ranting on the internet about the Superbowl halftime show or complaining that something is "woke"? Hobbyless Behaviour. Girls mocking another girl for not looking right? Hobbyless Behaviour. Mindless vandalism? Hobbyless Behaviour.

It is more powerful than "get a life" or the English "You're Sad" because it gets to the central point of the matter, and that is wonderful. Danke, Deutsch.

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

They were talking about another late train. Another crew member over the PA: "Copy that, dawg. [something I didn't catch]... when it shows up. And gets its personal therapy needs taken care of." It's late, we're about 30 mins to the end of the line. They're getting slaphappy. 😂

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Megan Paasch @meganpaasch.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I'm on a train. The conductor just now: "Attention crew. Attention all crew. Including you, Ben. ESPECIALLY you, Ben..."

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 05/03/2026

Sorry I'm not more open-minded about LLMs, it's just some fucking maniacs shoveled out a bunch of useless bloatware featuring that technology, did not give me any chance to opt out, reorganized the entire economy around it, zeroed out gains made by green energy, and made it impossible to buy RAM

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