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Human. American-born citizen. Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, good food, fine wines, great films, and innovation. www.simplyrheumatoid.com

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · Apr 4

Source: #ArthritisFoundation #RA
🗒️Admin: 🙏 Consider the impacts of:
"Loss of critical data collection
Drastic reductions in scientific innovation to find essential treatments & eventually a cure
Inability of state & local governments to manage public health risks"
www.arthritis.org/news/press-r...

Arthritis Foundation, ACR Denounce CDC Cuts | Arthritis Foundation

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 21m

That's interesting. Thanks for letting me know. I will try and remember that going forward. 🗒️

Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 7h

“Even if both your parents had schizophrenia, the increased risk of getting the disease was estimated at 36 percent, which gave you a better than 60 percent chance of not getting it.”
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Rosen. J.(2023)The Best Minds:A Story of Friendship, Madness, &The Tragedy of Good Intentions.Penguin Press

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Morning Joe @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social · 9h

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries apnews.com/article/gove...

SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown.

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 7h

I know that. That's why I just used the hashtag Ontario. I assume people can see it's a repost from LA Taco. Regardless, I appreciate you viewing this important post. 😊

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 8h

🚨A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows that on the economy — the issue that carried Trump back to the White House — only 37% of Americans approve of his performance, compared to 62% who disapprove. This is in line with other recent polls.

This is a very serious problem for Republicans.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Reminder that Spotify has still not gotten rid of their ICE ads. They think they can just stay silent without answering to the public. Let’s show them how wrong they are, let’s hit them where it hurts! These corporations don’t understand anything unless it hurts their bottom line.

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 7h

#MIGENTE #EquipoAzul #PoderEsVotarAzul #Familia #LucharParaDemocracia

a colorful sign that says the vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have

ALT: a colorful sign that says the vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 8h

#Migente #Familia #Ontario
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 18h

UPDATE on U.S. citizen who was shot by ICE in Ontario on Thursday, October 30th, The lawyers representing him are seeking the public’s help for tips, videos, and info identifying the three men stopped and potentially taken by ICE who are witnesses. No one knows what happened to them.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 1d

LAPD on horses charge at and beat guests standing in line to the Short Stop in Echo Park. @shoton35mm.bsky.social

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Obama: "The weird videos of a US president with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet & dumping poop on American citizens - that's not even worth booing about. Because all of that is a distraction from the fact that your situation, your life has not gotten better. They do it so you won't notice"

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

NBC's new poll say the most important issue for deciding who to support for Congress is: "Protecting constitutional rights/protecting democracy."

If you agree, I suggest you subscribe the news outlet that focuses like a laser on just that. Sign up for Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

Adelita Grijalva now holds the record for longest delay between winng a special Congressional election and being sworn into office.

Why the delay from Mike Johnson?

Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 3d

I know it's hard, but do not turn away from this regime's cruelty and violence. Remember it. Document it. Defend against it when you can. Let it influence your voting. And know that this will be needed in defying them now and holding them accountable as soon as we can.

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ACLU of Texas @aclutx.bsky.social · 3d

🎃 LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY IN TEXAS IS TOMORROW! 🎃

There are 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot this election — and Texans should weigh in by casting our votes.

Don’t miss the chance to make positive change in our communities by heading to the polls.

For more info visit aclutx.org/vote.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

Friends — these are terrible times, to be sure. But I believe we will triumph. Here’s why.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

FOX: Pritzker has asked you specifically to pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago so kids can safety celebrate Halloween. Do you have any plans to alter activity tomorrow?

NOEM: No. We're gonna be out on the streets in full force and increase our activities to make sure kids are safe.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 4d

California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.

California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.

Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 4d

I voted YES on Prop 50 because we cannot let anyone silence the will of the people.

California is fighting fire with fire and standing up for democracy everywhere. Vote yes on Prop 50 by mail or in person on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 4.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Pritzker: "I sent a letter to Kristi Noem and to DHS leadership asking them to pause all of their federal agent operations for the entirety of the Halloween weekend. I'm asking for basic human decency. I think their response will be revealing. Give the children and families of Illinois a break."

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 4d

Hit with higher insurance premiums? Trump is making them even higher.

Forced into bankruptcy by medical debt? Trump doesn’t care.

Worried that’ll impact your credit score? Trump wants it to.

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 5d

He wants us to riot. Hunger can cause people to do that…

Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 6d

Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.

It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

Cost to fund SNAP and keep 42 million people from starving:

$100 billion

Cost of lost revenue due to tax cuts for the richest Americans in the top 1%:

$100 billion

One is decried as "welfare." One is not.

Why?

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 5d

#Migente #Familia #Chicas #Chicos #Mujers #Noticias #Amigas #Amigos #Ballers #NoPlanetB
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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 5d

✅ YES to #Prop50

🚫 NO to Trump’s attempt to rig our elections

@janefonda.com and @jasmineforus.bsky.social are ready to fight fire with fire. Let’s go, California! Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 5d

The whole Third Term Project isn’t actually about Trump. The people behind it know he will likely be dead or enfeebled by 2029. It is about them, the vastly unpopular group around Trump, wanting to grift us forever without elections.

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 5d

“SNAP beneficiaries cut across all races & age groups. Roughly 36 % are WHITE. Millions are veterans, seniors, or people w disabilities.” Full Quote P.94
Hyman, M. (2020)FoodFix:How to Save Our Health, Our Economy,Our Communities& Our Planet One Bite at a Time.Little, Brown Spark
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 5d

JD Vance’s family was on food assistance when he was growing up, but he doesn’t think your family deserves that safety net.