Dr. DJ Swanson

TRU-BC Respiratory Therapist 2B, Nerdoscientist turned former @KidsBrainHealthNetwork Research&Training Manager, Poker & Snowboard Enthusiast, and HockeyFan

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

Really clear published demonstration that Surgical masks can reduce viral transmission from infected patients... thanks @bencowling88 and Team #YourMaskProtectsMeMyMaskProtectsYou #Masks4HealthWorkersTheMasks4All

[Ben Cowling @bencowling88]

(1/2) New study just out, face masks effective for source control against influenza and seasonal coronaviruses, even reducing virus detection in aerosols in patients with coronavirus infections. 5 years of hard work to generate the data https://t.co/nXJOKLVTvk

[SPB @beames_susanne]

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[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

Holy F! paraphrase “my vast experience in reading books and life over my 20 year lifetime is enough for me to decide what are “crazy” DEI grants that need to be cut”
Q: what books have you read on DEI and diversity that provided you with your knowledge base…”
A: “No Books”

[Michael O’Brien @DrOBrienMD]

Children across the world DIED and are DYING STILL because men like this were reckless, dumb, and drunk on power.

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

@iamAtheistGirl Bots be botting!

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Republicans are trying to BAN medication abortion in all 50 states. They want to force women to give birth no matter the circumstances.

Let me be clear: I'll be fighting to kill this bill.

American women deserve full reproductive freedom and nothing less.

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

RIP Catherine O’Hara… lived her since the SCTV days… Order of Canada! To today (still catching up on SchittsCreek)💜

[CBC @CBC]

On Tuesday the incredible Catherine O'Hara was awarded the Order of Canada - in 1978 a 24-year-old O'Hara talked to Paul Soles about dabbling in drama. #tbt

Watch Catherine on @SchittsCreek streaming now on the CBC TV app: https://t.co/nBEtgAZP1C

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

@GOP_is_Gutless @AVindman 🤣🫣 the irony of this is either laughable or painful… nearly every word I hear from the present administration and his GOP (p)sycophants is a lie!
Open your eyes and see the truth!

[Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea]

Most forms of science denial are fundamentally the same.

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

@polialertcom Love the quote of a bystander yelling at ICE officials…”She added: “D’f*ck’s wrong with you?””

[Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd]

@drseanmullen https://t.co/tCpJGKffk9

[Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd]

🚨 NEW: One of the largest COVID-19 vaccine studies ever (28 MILLION people in France) just dropped.

Results?
• 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID-19
• 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality
• No increase in 4-year mortality
• Vaccinated people had lower risk of death from any cause.
In short: mRNA vaccines weren’t just safe — they were protective across the board. 🔥📉

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

@CREWcrew What can be done to stop this and all the conflicts of interest? Rather than just saying it for the 1000th time? So @CREWcrew what is the plan of action??

[Alan S.🇺🇸 @chefblueeyes]

@sentdefender Trump fails to mention that it was his administration who approved the shooter for asylum in April of this year. Trump again fails to take the ultimate responsibility.

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

It’s long pass time to unfollow Nate… his obvious bias toward irrelevance is a waste of my time…
Buh-Bye @NateSilver538

[Nate Silver @NateSilver538]

You know there's this guy... I don't know if you've heard of him. His name is Trump and he happens to be President now. He's pretty old and he got elected partly because people like you gaslighted the Democratic Party into declaring Biden fit to run for another term.

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

Kasparov’s ‘hair on fire’ emotions are the right tone. We must take action to tell politicians THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!
It’s long past time to keep shrugging our shoulders.
Stop with the distractions! Ballrooms, Economy, Epstein, TRascism… ENDING THIS WAR must be a priority.

[Roman Sheremeta 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @rshereme]

You must listen to this!

Gary Kasparov is one of the very few voices of reason today: “This is the best performance Putin could hope for — a room full of leaders without a single straight answer.

It’s not about how many weapons you have. It’s not about ammunition. It’s about whether you are willing to fight and die for freedom.

Yes, it’s nice that NATO has a Canadian-led brigade in Latvia. But what’s their order if Russian troops cross the border? Will they shoot? We all know the answer. It will take ages to negotiate. There is no clarity. No resolve.

And yet we are still debating a “peace deal” drafted by a business partner of Donald Trump. A real estate transaction disguised as strategy – designed to enrich Trump’s family while selling Ukraine’s future.

How can we seriously discuss forcing Ukraine to dismantle defensive fortifications that are literally protecting Europe?

We're celebrating NATO. But let’s be honest: NATO is not strong right now. NATO barely exists. It’s four letters on paper.

The only reason we are sitting here today, comfortably talking about NATO, is because Ukraine is dying every minute. If Ukraine hadn’t stood its ground, Russian tanks would already be in Poland. You offered President Zelenskyy a ride out — he replied: “I don’t need a ride. I need ammunition.”

Four years Ukraine has been fighting Europe’s war. Russia has been preparing for only one kind of conflict: a war to destroy free Europe. And Ukraine is the only country fighting that war right now.

And yet here we are — still debating whether Ukraine should be included or not. Ukraine is the only nation fulfilling NATO’s purpose. And we owe them everything.”

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

@JamesTate121 This episode terrified me for many many nights as a kid…

[Sean Casten @SeanCasten]

As the Senate tries to defend a million dollar payday to 8 of their own - and as the House GOP tries to explain why they refused to amend the CR to strip it out, let's review exactly what it is they want restitution for. Brief thread:

[Aaron Rupar @atrupar]

Epstein survivor: "We are hearing the administration say they intend to investigate various Democrats who were friends with Epstein. I beg you President Trump -- please stop making this political. It is not about you, President Trump. Show some class. I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment."

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

“This is the way!”

[𝕊𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕻𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 @SprinterPress]

U.S. War Minister Hegseth:

"We are not preparing for a period of peace; instead, we are shifting the Pentagon and the military-industrial base into an actual state of war.

"The moment feels like 1939—or, I hope, 1981. Enemies are gathering, and threats are mounting. You feel it. And I feel it."

[Dr. DJ Swanson @djswan33]

Awesome-Newsom! @GavinNewsom When DJT says “ Oh look, I’m sitting in the Oval Office” We Say “You Won’t Last Your Term”… and advance @SpeakerJohnson’s worst fear… after 2026 elections “#IMPEACHTRUMP2027”

[Governor Newsom Press Office (parody) @AwesomeNewsom]

A NEW POLL SHOWS TRUMP'S APPROVAL HIS LOWEST EVER - 37%. I JOIN TRUMP IN REJECTING THIS POLL!! IT'S FAKE NEWS! EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD BE OUTRAGED. DONALD'S REAL APPROVAL IS MUCH LOWER THAN 37%. I DON'T KNOW IF CANADA IS BEHIND THIS OR ANTIFA, BUT I WILL BE SUING EVERYONE. --GCN