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@andyinpdx.bsky.social

Pulmonary physician interested in politics, especially the current struggle to defend democracy.

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EPA rescinds key finding that enabled federal greenhouse gas regulation Starting Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate pollutants from fossil fuels, such as methane and carbon dioxide, under the Clean Air Act.

"EPA rescinds key finding that enabled federal greenhouse gas regulation" | I discussed with @wbur.org / @npr.org #HereAndNow: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

11.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
Screenshot of an X post by Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) stating: β€œBREAKING: In response to Trump saying he couldn’t understand Bad Bunny’s halftime show because it was in Spanish, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back: β€˜I barely know what Trump is saying half the time, so… I feel him.’ Lmao” followed by laughing emojis. Below is a video still of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez standing in a hallway inside a government building, smiling mid-conversation. A watermark reads β€œNicholas Ballasy.”

Screenshot of an X post by Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) stating: β€œBREAKING: In response to Trump saying he couldn’t understand Bad Bunny’s halftime show because it was in Spanish, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back: β€˜I barely know what Trump is saying half the time, so… I feel him.’ Lmao” followed by laughing emojis. Below is a video still of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez standing in a hallway inside a government building, smiling mid-conversation. A watermark reads β€œNicholas Ballasy.”

AOC with the zinger of the week.

11.02.2026 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3166    πŸ” 429    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 12

In slamming the half time show Trump is lecturing us about the "disgusting" dancing that children might see.

Holy Epstein and Access Hollywood!

09.02.2026 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 379    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 5
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Yes, it should.

05.02.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 12764    πŸ” 4646    πŸ’¬ 504    πŸ“Œ 225

Thread.πŸ‘‡

05.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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To "Pro-Life" Christians, The Epstein Victims Were Sacred in the Womb, But Worthless Outside of It. You hear it, don’t you?

Right now, as millions of pages filled with the most despicable, depraved atrocities human beings are capable of, cover every square inch of America’s collective consciousness, the pro-life Christians are nowhere to be found...

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/to-pro-lif...

05.02.2026 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1087    πŸ” 456    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 16
The majority of states have rejected HHS’s changes to the US vaccine schedule

The majority of states have rejected HHS’s changes to the US vaccine schedule

www.cidrap.umn.edu/adult-non-fl...

06.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy.

A newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child’s mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy. Health officials this week warned people to avoid consuming unpasteurized dairy products following the death.
apnews.com/article/raw-...

05.02.2026 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.

www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...

05.02.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | I worked at The Washington Post for 28 years. Jeff Bezos just destroyed it. Glenn Kessler: The staff cuts and strategy Post leadership announced are a recipe for journalistic irrelevance.

www.ms.now/opinion/wash...

05.02.2026 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to β€˜Nationalize’ Elections

Don’t make the mistake of lumping this in with weekly Trump outrages. This is the knife at the jugular of democracy. It should be an absolute call to maximum resistance for all patriots.

Trump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to β€˜Nationalize’ Elections www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...

03.02.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 836    πŸ” 354    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 20

So how DID Trump happen?

1. Life was changing real, real fast.
2. Regular folk, mostly white, didn’t understand the changes. They grew afraid & resentful.
3. Elites laughed at & dismissed their fears & grievances.
4. He came along and fed their fears & grievances with ugly lies.

02.02.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 315    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 7
At least 18 artists have canceled shows at the Kennedy Center during Trump’s 2nd term.  Closing it down is less embarrassing for him.  Artists are continuing to cancel because of him.

At least 18 artists have canceled shows at the Kennedy Center during Trump’s 2nd term. Closing it down is less embarrassing for him. Artists are continuing to cancel because of him.

@darrigomelanie.bsky.social

02.02.2026 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 119    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump administration charging Don Lemon for being a journalist while black

30.01.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 179    πŸ” 52    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
The β€œdoctors shouldn’t get involved in politics” crowd is deeply misinformed.  Healthcare has become political, whether we like it or not.

The β€œdoctors shouldn’t get involved in politics” crowd is deeply misinformed. Healthcare has become political, whether we like it or not.

@drplantel.bsky.social
#medsky

27.01.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 204    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 2
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Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza and other shots buck changes made by the Trump administration.

www.wsj.com/health/healt...

26.01.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3242    πŸ” 964    πŸ’¬ 94    πŸ“Œ 44

Law enforcement is trained to de-escalate. These masked federal thugs are doing the exact opposite.

25.01.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 381    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 2

They had him on the ground. Six agents pinned him down. They disarmed him. They removed his gun from its holster. And THEN they shot him. Ten times. To repeat. AFTER they pinned him to the ground, and AFTER they disarmed him, they shot him. Ten times.

They murdered him.

25.01.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1728    πŸ” 565    πŸ’¬ 95    πŸ“Œ 21

β€œWhy would you bring a gun to….” Is irrelevant under the second amendment

25.01.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10820    πŸ” 2018    πŸ’¬ 612    πŸ“Œ 106

They fired 10 shots into a man AFTER taking his gun from him.

That is a fact, confirmed by multiple videos and expert analysis.

They cannot change that fact. There is no β€œappears to”--it’s all certain.

This must be the turning point. Shut down ICE.

25.01.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 271    πŸ” 94    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 2

WSJ says ICE is lying.

Read that again…. The Wall Street Journal is calling out the lies

25.01.2026 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 27879    πŸ” 7260    πŸ’¬ 1016    πŸ“Œ 301
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"Today we remember that freedom is not free. We have to work at it, nurture it, protect it, and even sacrifice for it."

- Alex Jeffrey Pretti

25.01.2026 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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ICE Destroyed Alex Pretti's Body. The Trump Administration Assassinated His Character. Conservative Americans Are Fine With That. Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE, in cold blood, without cause, and with giddy joy from his assassins.

Alex Pretti was murdered by ICE, in cold blood, without cause, and with giddy joy from his assassins...

johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/ice-destro...

25.01.2026 05:39 β€” πŸ‘ 517    πŸ” 183    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 10

I worked the tents at peak pandemic. It was the scariest thing I ever did, and I’m a former firefighter. I saw a lot of people die horribly.

How many people have I seen die from an mRNA vax? Zero. How about die from covid after being vaxxed? Also zero.

Listen to Prof. Hotez, not grifters.

18.01.2026 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 176    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

To the families of Canadian and European soldiers who lost their loved ones while they fought alongside our soldiers to defend us, thank you, so sorry for your loss, and my sincerest apologies for our current president.

24.01.2026 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1628    πŸ” 386    πŸ’¬ 45    πŸ“Œ 14
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Family detained by Border Patrol while taking child to Southeast Portland hospital The parents were taking their 7-year-old daughter to the hospital when agents detained them. They are now being held at a detention center in Texas.

www.kgw.com/article/news...

24.01.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
#1: September 12, 2001

First use of treaty's cornerstone Article 5

NATO invokes mutual defense, stands by U.S.

Arizona Daily Star, September 13, 2001. Page 2.

#1: September 12, 2001 First use of treaty's cornerstone Article 5 NATO invokes mutual defense, stands by U.S. Arizona Daily Star, September 13, 2001. Page 2.

Headlines from every single time NATO invoked Article 5

23.01.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Attacks on Jack Smith are transparent efforts to undermine his testimony. His investigation followed all legal and policy requirements and amassed evidence of Donald Trump’s guilt. Grateful for his courage.

23.01.2026 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1854    πŸ” 404    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 13
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Focus: Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality The unprecedented changes have led to diminished vaccine usage, and created a drag that will likely dent revenues.

The impact of Kennedy's policies will be hard to reverse, echoing public health experts' worries, who also said they will lead to preventable illnesses and deaths.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

23.01.2026 03:50 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

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