Clint Coggins

From 2010 to 2016 (latest data I have ), NIH research contributed to EVERY drug approved by the FDA

The US government will no longer require shell companies to disclose their owners and beneficiaries, per the US Treasury

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.

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..."

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If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.

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.

“Again, the mice used for clinical purposes did not undergo gender transition.”

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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!

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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.”

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

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!

Line charts showing decline in cardiovascular disease death rate since 1950 in the US, France, UK and Italy.

Cardiovascular disease mortality has declined in many countries over the past decades.

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!

As best you can, ignore him.

Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World What if you woke up one morning and found you’d acquire…

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!

The New Rasputins Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.

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.

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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

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.

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

Still the greatest interview exchange in the history of rock and roll. Bob Dylan. Playboy Magazine. March 1966.

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Happy Thursdsy, y’all!

AFBF Thanksgiving Survey Shows 2024 Holiday Dinner Slightly Less Expensive

But, but, I keep reading news reports quoting people who say that grocery prices have doubled. Thanksgiving dinner up 18.7% since 2019. Nonsupervisory wages up 28.3%

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