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RFK Jr. wanted to endorse the Danish vaccine schedule. He was forced to pull back. – POLITICO

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/20/rfk-kennedy-danish-vaccine-schedule-denmark-00701999

“Kennedy is a longtime anti-vaxxer who is afraid of needles.”

Ftfy, Politico.

«Kennedy is a longtime vaccine skeptic who believes the U.S. schedule has grown too quickly, has not been tested in its entirety for adverse effects, and is a likely cause of rising autism rates.»

Durham Mayor Leo Williams denies allegations of misconduct | Raleigh News & Observer

https://amp.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article313830984.html

So… A ~15-year-old accusation. Seems weak. Always, somebody comes out of the woodwork to tear down a Black leader. 🙄 I guess he doesn’t have a Ph.D. dissertation. So the accusation of plagiarism is out.

«A former Southern High School student has accused Durham Mayor Leo Williams of inappropriate conduct while Williams was a teacher at the school.

Marquise Covington, now 30, posted the allegations on Facebook this week. He said Williams showed him an inappropriate video when he was a junior at the school. The News & Observer has not confirmed the claims; Covington gave his permission for his name to be published.»

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could beat JD Vance in 2028, surprising new poll finds – al.com

https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/this-divisive-democrat-could-beat-jd-vance-in-2028-surprising-new-poll-finds.html

If the Dems put up AOC in ’28, I will vote for her in a heartbeat. A HEARTBEAT.

Which is probably not unusual for people on This Site (Mastodon, to be clear) within the sound of my toot, but… I’m an older, white, Christian man, so there’s that.

Is It Too Late? – by Sherrilyn Ifill

https://sherrilyn.substack.com/p/is-it-too-late

«There are extraordinary scholars, activists and journalists getting to the heart of the matter and writing thoughtfully about complex issues. Be sure your information diet includes them. Rebecca Traister, Sarah Kendzior, Rashad Robinson, Rev. William Barber, LaTosha Brown, Joy-Ann Reid, Kim Crenshaw, Adam Serwer, the law professors on the Strict Scrutiny Podcast, Dr. Renita Weems, and many more.»

Business Insider: Weapons maker says it’s seeing surging European interest in new kits that turn machine guns into drone-killers

https://www.businessinsider.com/europe-tech-turns-guns-into-last-resort-drone-killers-2025-12

«Arbel is a tiny computerized system that can be integrated into light machine guns or assault rifles, giving a soldier a more accurate shot on the battlefield in scenarios that require quick reactions or against moving targets — such as small drones, Semion said.

When activated, the system lets a soldier hold down the trigger while Arbel automatically releases rounds at the moments they’re most likely to hit the target. It can bring down drones at roughly 450 meters in daylight and 200 meters at night.»

Science fiction is coming, fast.