The 100 Days

Notes from Tmutarakan

‘That’s fighting there in the distance!’

Oct 23 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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America could still end the war in Ukraine

But doing so would involve recognizing we helped create and sustain this tragedy, and ought to reexamine NATO (and the CIA). Official Washington would…

Oct 3 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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August 2025

Lessons from the Alaska Purchase

When Trump and Putin meet in Anchorage at 3 p.m. today, hopefully we will finally acknowledge the inevitable realities of the Ukraine war.

Aug 15 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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The Riviera of Madness

"Donald's coming to set you free, bringing delight for all to see. Feast and dance, the deal is done — Trump Gaza, No. 1!"

Aug 1 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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July 2025

The Dishonesty of Our 'Informed Consent' Rituals

Two patients. One incoherent medical system.

Jul 12 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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Springtime for Donald!

With summer finally here, it's time to look back on our President's gayly murderous romp through the world.

Jul 2 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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May 2025

This wild and cowardly mass killing of children

More KIDS have been killed in Gaza in just TWENTY MONTHS than were U.S. SOLDIERS in all foreign wars, from Iraq to Afghanistan, across TWENTY YEARS. How…

May 26 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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A Man Worth $150 million Still Can't Make Himself Heard

Why is it, do you think, that Ben Cohen (of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream) has been reduced to getting dragged by police out of a public hearing?

May 16 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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Crime and Punishment

When evil is done, it's easy to condemn the wickedness of others, but braver and more useful to examine our own complicity

May 10 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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February 2025

Twelve Days of Silence

A single minute of mourning devoted to every child killed by the young wars of Palestine or Ukraine would go on for days and days.

Feb 27 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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Spilt Milk and Other Catastrophes

Working in a hospital teaches the lesson that every mistake can happen. There are no mistakes that can't happen simply because they would be too absurd…

Feb 17 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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January 2025

Trump Has a Path to Mount Rushmore

But only if he achieves total global nuclear disarmament. Nothing less will do. ("Buying Greenland" will not get you there, Mr. President!)

Jan 28 • 

Matt Bivens, M.D.

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