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Here's a couple of where-we-are-with-US-vaccine-access articles. Executive summary: not good.

A thorough summary of #covid #COVID19 19 vaccine access by Laura Weiss:
https://thesicktimes.org/2025/06/19/the-federal-government-is-restricting-covid-19-vaccine-access-heres-what-that-means-for-the-ongoing-pandemic-and-people-with-long-covid/

An unnerving opinion piece by David Wallace-Wells on the future of all vaccines under RFKJr, and how he might repurpose the regulatory state to effectively end most vaccines in the US, period: #GiftLink
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/opinion/kennedy-vaccine-panel.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QE8.yT3q._rxVbd26Mui4&smid=url-share

Bhattacharya is evil or incompetent. Probably both. NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya has pushed "back on concerns raised by his own staff that the ouster of essential employees and other disruptions to the biomedical research agency were harming science and patients." #GiftLink 🎁

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:r63juenfni5lyahm4prwvhdg/post/3lrvva4z3nk2h

But the Schlueters had a front-row seat to the effects of the job losses. Richard’s therapy was in a freezer, nearly ready to go. All along, they had been told the final step of preparation takes three to four weeks. But on June 3, his NIH doctor informed him that it would now take eight to 10 weeks because of cuts to essential lab personnel — a painful illustration of the life-and-death stakes of the administration’s approach to shrinking the government workforce.

Why a Vaccine Expert Left the C.D.C.: ‘Americans Are Going to Die’ Dr. Fiona Havers is influential among researchers who study immunizations. The wholesale dismissal of the agency’s scientific advisers crossed the line, she said. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/h... #GiftLink

Why a Vaccine Expert Left the ...

Really interesting interview with Springsteen about the upcoming enormous "Tracks II" set, which is basically 7 unreleased albums.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/arts/music/bruce-springsteen-tracks-ii-the-lost-albums-interview.html?unlocked_article_code=1.P08.XkXi.7GUh_0sl-pyO&smid=url-share

I'm looking forward to this set a lot, out next Friday.

#GiftLink #BruceSpringsteen #NewMusic2025

Apoorva Mandavilli interviewed Dr Havers. #GiftLink

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/health/havers-cdc-vaccines-kennedy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.P08.d9b8.OcTZQ2EK8eQb&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

#COVID #COVID19

Turns out climate adaptation is incredibly expensive already.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-17/us-spending-on-climate-damage-nears-1-trillion-per-year?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc1MDE2NzY1NiwiZXhwIjoxNzUwNzcyNDU2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTWFpUMFdUMEcxS1cwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJEQ0NGODY3Qzk2ODk0MzJDQjRBMEMwM0FENDNGNTJENyJ9._Q-H5aFqSSaTXwJnuPjmCq2kb9vZusp7xS_7e17iIrM&sref=UIYAtP2Y&leadSource=uverify%20wall

#ClimateCrisis #Climate #GiftArticle #GiftLink

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Headline:
US Spending on Climate Damage Nears $1 Trillion Per Year

The bill for impacts from rising temperatures exceeded 3% of US GDP, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Photo shows a partially collapsed building with a small crane/lift in font of it. The words "Pass-A-Grille" are printed on damaged siding. Palm trees are scattered through the scene.

Caption beneath reads: A restaurant damaged by hurricanes Helene and Milton in St. Pete Beach, Florida, on Oct. 11, 2024. Photographer: Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg

"Why a Vaccine Expert Left the C.D.C.: ‘Americans Are Going to Die’"

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/health/havers-cdc-vaccines-kennedy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.P08.KOgR.7eNpQkoRj8Xx&smid=url-share

#RepublicanPoliciesKillPeople

“I have utmost respect for my colleagues at C.D.C. who stay and continue to try and limit the damage from the inside,” she said. “What happened last week was the last straw for me.” #GiftLink 🎁

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#GiftLink He's ruined the brand

"Fidelity to blind justice and institutional integrity made the U.S. economy exceptional. No more."

Opinion | How Trump is damaging America’s economic brand - The Washington Post

https://wapo.st/4jVtuei

#Israel fires shells at flour relief dtop spot in Gaza, kills over 50 #Palestinians who were gathering and seeking much needed food #aid.

#IDF mum

https://wapo.st/4jQFvSk

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Israel kills dozens at food relief aid site

An important piece on the rise of the cost of being a sports fan. They’re pricing fans out. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/o... #giftlink

Opinion | How American Sports ...

If you need a break from all the turmoil and want to remember the good parts about America, read this.

Why the best part of storm chasing isn’t the storms

https://wapo.st/4kN457W

#Heartland #Midwest #US #Storms #RoadTrips #GiftArticle #GiftLink

Via Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social, a gobsmacking WSJ article about X suing companies for failing to advertise on the platform. I swear I am not making this up. Great reporting by Suzanne Vranica, Dana Mattioli, and Jessica Toonkel. #GiftLink

https://www.wsj.com/business/media/x-twitter-ad-revenue-campaign-lawsuit-a882b5c6?st=ecKur6&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Today isn't always an easy one and I thought of this beautiful piece from @brucearthur.bsky.social. For dads we've lost. For complicated dads. #GiftLink 🎁

Bruce Arthur: Why do you have ...

The president also encouraged a violation of regulations. Trump, himself a convicted felon, doesn’t care about rules and laws, but active-duty military members are not allowed to attend political rallies in uniform. They are not allowed to express partisan views while on duty, or to show disrespect for American elected officials. Trump may not know these rules and regulations, but the officers who lead these men and women know them well. It is part of their oath, their credo, and their identity as officers to remain apart from such displays. Young soldiers will make mistakes. But if senior officers remain silent, what lesson will those young men and women take from what happened today?

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/06/silence-generals/683106/?gift=XpIADe7bLc55NSwqpzNaz7SuQE92tCrSrE3xlwU0joU&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

#MAGA #fascism #fascists #usmil #military #uspol #fortbragg #treason #violation #corruption #classwar #trump #fascist #dereliction #derelictionofduties #GiftLink #giftarticle

My husband did this with our kids for years. Every Saturday was a new adventure. He was always planning something fun. He has continued to have a beautiful relationship with both our kids. They love their Dad so much. And I think those early weekends were a big piece of it. #GiftLink 🎁

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Every Dad-urday, we aim to be out of the house until at least the early afternoon. This creates an uninterrupted period in which my daughter is the only person I’m talking to, and vice versa—me the planner, seeking order through scheduling, plotting out the best spot to have lunch ahead of an afternoon movie; she the great adventurer, up for anything, ready to let 10 a.m. become 3 p.m. if the getting is good at the park with the epic zip line.

V NYTimes:
Trump Relishes Troops in American Streets While Shunning Conflict Overseas
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/us/politics/trump-military-parade-israel-iran.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PE8.ZEWr.u8_CeOMaXTvF&smid=nytcore-android-share
He has ordered more troops to Los Angeles and Washington than he currently has stationed in Syria and Iraq combined
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**Photos and Maps: ‘No Kings’ Day Protests Across the United States** - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/us/protests-cities-no-kings.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PE8.KZJ1.rhCjN5QWqYaM&smid=url-share

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