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Measles is surging in Europe and spreading in the US, so the anti-vaccine industry is brushing off its playbook to bring us the “this...

Measles is surging in Europe and spreading in the US, so the anti-vaccine industry is brushing off its playbook to bring us the “this highly contagious disease is no big deal” play: measles edition. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-outbreaks-anti-vaccine-misinformation-rcna136994

I try not to be shocked, but the absolute gall of the anti-vaccine movement is something to behold....

I try not to be shocked, but the absolute gall of the anti-vaccine movement is something to behold. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rfk-jr-hires-del-bigtree-anti-vaccine-activist-communications-director-rcna131859

People are so beautiful and the internet is so powerful. Gift article....

People are so beautiful and the internet is so powerful. Gift article. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/16/world/middleeast/a-viral-dance-and-happiness-campaign-frustrates-irans-clerics.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

For as long as I’ve been writing about vaccines, I’ve told the story of Mississippi. It was a good story until April, when the national...

For as long as I’ve been writing about vaccines, I’ve told the story of Mississippi. It was a good story until April, when the national anti-vaccine industry realized a dream for a group of white wealthy activists. I went out to Mississippi earlier this month to find out what happened and how doctors were bracing for the return of vaccine preventable diseases. It pubbed last week but the quotes from the anti-vaxxer I spoke to are still ringing in my head.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/mississippi-anti-vaccine-religious-exemptions-school-public-health-rcna130004

Re today's hearing on the "Weaponization of the Federal Government," it's worth remembering that the brains behind this...

Re today's hearing on the "Weaponization of the Federal Government," it's worth remembering that the brains behind this whole witchhunt is an alt-right YouTuber and ally of white nationalists. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/michael-benz-rising-voice-conservative-criticism-online-censorship-rcna119213

Rosalynn Carter was among many things, a champion of vaccines. https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/remembering-rosalynn-carter/

Rosalynn Carter was among many things, a champion of vaccines. https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/remembering-rosalynn-carter/

It's unconscionable how this country treats pregnant women and their babies....

It's unconscionable how this country treats pregnant women and their babies. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rural-alabama-hospital-stops-delivering-babies-tears-lullaby-rcna125541

My husband took my son to a manga convention today and I swear to God

My husband took my son to a manga convention today and I swear to God

Hey friends. Looking for examples of wealthy wealthy political conservatives setting up their own local "news" outlets. Like this...

Hey friends. Looking for examples of wealthy wealthy political conservatives setting up their own local "news" outlets. Like this one in Wyoming. If any come to mind let me know? https://www.cjr.org/tow_center/wyoming-local-news.php

We've lost nearly 2,900 newspapers and 43,000 journalists since 2005. 204 counties in the United States have no news outlets....

We've lost nearly 2,900 newspapers and 43,000 journalists since 2005. 204 counties in the United States have no news outlets. https://localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/projects/state-of-local-news/explore/#/

“Every sense is...

“Every sense is assaulted.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/15/world/middleeast/gaza-war-nasser-hospital.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-kw.d0qE.hgdCxCEmG0Qo&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

“I just want my kids to be free. I want them to be free in spirit, free in thought, free to be themselves. The more you know yourself, the...

“I just want my kids to be free. I want them to be free in spirit, free in thought, free to be themselves. The more you know yourself, the more you can govern yourself; the more you live your truth, the happier your existence. So, if they can’t get that in the household with their father and their mother, who the fuck do I send them out into the world with that kind of confidence?"

Actually crying.

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/marlon-wayans-child-transgender-1234876459/amp/

The way they made Newsweek into a garbage rag is depressing. This is not a debate.

The way they made Newsweek into a garbage rag is depressing. This is not a debate.

"Human relationships have suffered and their complexity has...

"Human relationships have suffered and their complexity has diminished."

https://www.wired.com/story/first-gen-social-media-users-have-nowhere-to-go/

Wild opinion, but the majority of public school parents are normal people who work for a living and do not want genital-obsessed,...

Wild opinion, but the majority of public school parents are normal people who work for a living and do not want genital-obsessed, home-schooling, social media stunting, adults in charge of their kids' education. https://www.thedailybeast.com/moms-for-liberty-candidates-taught-a-lesson-in-2023-elections

I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader...

I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email
I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email
I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email
I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email
I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email
I will not reply snarkily to a mean reader email

Robert F. Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccine org banned me from its conference. I bought a "remote" ticket instead.In a keynote speech,...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccine org banned me from its conference. I bought a "remote" ticket instead.

In a keynote speech, he preached to his choir, committed to the movement, vowed "a break" from infectious disease research, and threatened scientific journals.

"I feel like I’ve come home" he said.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/rfk-jr-comes-home-anti-vaccine-group-commits-break-us-infectious-disea-rcna123551

I feel like a crazy person. Statewide school exemptions are up. Efforts to curb misinfo on platforms are abandoned. In general, the media...

I feel like a crazy person. Statewide school exemptions are up. Efforts to curb misinfo on platforms are abandoned. In general, the media and the public are bored with anti-vaccine stories. Kids are going to get sick. Babies are going to die. https://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/vaccine-confidence-falls-as-belief-in-health-misinformation-grows/

When the Federalist Society is too moderate … https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/01/us/politics/trump-2025-lawyers.html

When the Federalist Society is too moderate … https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/01/us/politics/trump-2025-lawyers.html

I know its the least of everything but it feels good to laugh...

I know its the least of everything but it feels good to laugh https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/10/31/desantis-boots-shoemakers-00121044