@jpitney

Claremont McKenna College Prof. Author: The Politics of Autism (2015), After Reagan (2019), Un-American: the Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump (2020).🇺🇦🇺🇸

 Claremont, California
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Joined November 2008
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Harmeet Dhillon and her minions at DOJ are undercutting the Olmstead decision, which has protected Americans with disabilities. This move could also affect transition plans for students in special education. edweek.org/teaching-learning…
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Ron Nehring
@RonNehringOct 19
President Zelensky refusing to surrender 20% of his country to Russia is not an “obstacle.” Russia demanding 20% of Ukraine is. You’re welcome. And #SlavaUkraïni
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Last week, reported US measles cases grew 8%, or 330 cases. That’s more than the total in all of 2024. Worse, many cases probably go unreported. Can't say it enough: vaccines don't cause autism. They prevent illness and death.
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Receipts: cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-me…

US measles cases grow by 8% in 1 week for a total of 4,410 cases

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Mitt Romney
@MittRomneyOct 17
“we will pay any price….to assure the success and survival of liberty.” Is this still true? Do we prize liberty or do we prize power and purse? No more clear test than the choice between Ukraine and Russia. Abandon Ukraine and we abandon liberty. Eventually even our own.
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What accounts for the rise in autism diagnoses? Labeling plays a big role. A lit review finds no evidence for vaccines or pain relievers. The jury is still out on things such as increasing parental age. psypost.org/why-is-autism-in…

Why is autism increasing? Scientists are converging on an unglamorous answer

Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed over the past few decades, prompting a debate among scientists. Is the biological rate of autism actually rising, or is society simply naming the condition more...

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4,410 measles cases so far in 2026, almost double the 2025 count, with 2 1/2 months to go. RFK Jr. and his fellow antivaxxers must share the blame. Contrary to their lies, vaccines don't cause autism. They prevent illness and death.
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Receipts: cdc.gov/measles/data-researc…

Measles Cases and Outbreaks

Find the latest numbers of confirmed U.S. measles cases. CDC updates this page weekly.

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A private equity-owned autism service provider told a Florida task force that it favors licensing ABA facilities. As George Stigler wrote, "regulation is acquired by the industry and is designed and operated primarily for its benefit."
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Receipts: autismpolicyblog.com/2026/10…
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Trump's Great Healthcare Plan! xitter.cf/Acyn/status/2110485766…
Acyn
@AcynOct 14
Trump: I travel with doctors. If people get sick in the audience, they leave them alone. You know what they call them? Collateral damage. If that person right over there, he looks like shit actually. He looks like he's ready to have a heart attack. If he did, my doctors would leave him alone.
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He’s an apologist for Putin and the Russian invasion. It’s an embarrassment.
Aaron Rupar
@atruparOct 13
Q: Russia hit 6 energy sites yesterday. What evidence do you have-- TRUMP: Well, Ukraine hit many sites the day before
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Pennsylvania records its sixth measles death this year. Vaccinate yourself and your kids. Contrary to the antivaxxers' lies, vaccines don't cause autism. autismpolicyblog.com/2026/10…
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed defunding the Children’s Autism Program (CAP). texastribune.org/2026/10/12/…

Texas proposes eliminating children’s autism program

The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%.

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Read my lips: we still live in the shadow of the 1990 budget agreement. prlog.org/13176251-new-book-…
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Ron Nehring
@RonNehringOct 12
Here's my Ukraine peace plan: Russia leaves Ukraine. War is over. You're welcome.
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I have always loved Washington, DC, for various reasons. But a recent visit to the city was a bitter experience. Here is a very personal essay, but one that others will relate to, I know. Anyway, see what you think. thenextmove.org/p/our-nation…

Our Nation’s Capital in the Time of Trump

A walk through Washington pains a lifelong lover of it.

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Robyn Achilles has been married to Todd for the last 33 years and can make a true testament to his character of leadership and service. Hear it first hand from the person closest to Todd why he is the best candidate for Idaho's seat in the U.S. Senate. ❤️ 💙
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"President Putin, thank you for the pottage! The socialists call it a mess of pottage, but I call it beautiful pottage, the best pottage! A great deal, and we even get a whiff of sulfur thrown in!"
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Neil Stone
@DrNeilStoneOct 9
1000 measles cases in Pennsylvania 7% of people in the state are unvaccinated 99% of the measles cases are in the unvaccinated Figured it out yet?
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