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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 4d

Title X is a program that helps women get things like birth control & cancer screenings.

It was established under RICHARD NIXON. The decision to essentially abolish this office has nothing to do with the shutdown.

This is just another attack on women's basic health care.

HHS Appears to be Cutting Its Entire Family Planning Office

Almost every member of the Office of Population Affairs lost email access and is unable to tell if they were laid off, workers told NOTUS.

www.notus.org

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 4d

“This heckin’ pupperino fucking hates La Migra,” to paraphrase from @weratedogs.com

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This is Chop. He was shot and killed by masked assailants in plain clothes who go by ICE. They showed up at his door "looking for migrants after receiving a tip." The son of the family asked if they could wait before entering the home while he put Chop away in the bathroom, as the dog can be aggressive with strangers.
According to the family, it is at this point that the son went to his pickup truck to retrieve his ID and a Border Patrol agent entered the home, opened the bathroom door, and shot Chop. None of the agents helped the family, who desperately tried to render aid to Chop, as he bled to death on the kitchen floor. Unsurprisingly, the agent who shot their dog then hid from them and refused to give his name. Even more unsurprising, they did not find any evidence of the migrants they were there to terrorize in the first place.
Do not open your door for these fucking losers. Rest easy Chop
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CBP Office of Professional Responsibility:
202-344-1808
JointIntake@cbp.dhs.gov
El Paso Border Patrol Sector:
915-834-8400
fpfelpaso@cbp.dhs.gov
Rep. Veronica Escobar (El Paso):
915-541-1400
veronica.escobar@mail.house.gov
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/el-paso-family-claims-border-patrol-killed-their-dog-during-search-cbp-

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Stephanie Farr @farfarraway.bsky.social · 5d

A Philly judge closed the record on the Ellen Greenberg case at a hearing Tuesday, after attorneys for both sides agreed that the matter at hand — the city’s review of the case — has been completed.

Read the city's review in my latest report.

www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

Read all 32 pages of Philadelphia’s final review of Ellen Greenberg’s death

The review from Philadelphia Chief Medical Examiner Lindsay Simon, which was delivered in advance of a Tuesday hearing, maintains that Greenberg's death by 23 stab wounds was a suicide.

www.inquirer.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 5d

The next episode of Get You a Babe Who Can Do Both- the show that combines TEDx talks and burlesque by the same babes- is paying tribute to Articles of Interest, hosted by @trufelman.bsky.social! Grab your early bird tickets at doboth.eventbrite.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 5d

"While men may be more likely to father children at a younger age, researchers found that in those aged 70, 4.5% of sperm carry disease-causing mutations. This clear age-related rise highlights how genetic risks for offspring increase as fathers get older."
neurosciencenews.com/genetics-spe...

Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids - Neuroscience News

Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but are also favored during sperm production, giving them a reproductive advantage.

neurosciencenews.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

Santa brings gifts for good boys and girls, but Krampus is here for the naughty heathens. krampusburlesque.eventbrite.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

If you want to see my Velma Kelly nonsense youtu.be/P7EdV_B4zhI

HoneyTree EvilEye: I Can't Do It Alone

YouTube video by Burlesqueadelphia !

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"Curious about other women I knew, I asked my friend Izzy if there was a character who opened her eyes to the world of love and lust. “Mine was Robin Hood, the Disney cartoon,” she told me, laughing, “followed closely by Westley in The Princess Bride.”" cupofjo.com/2025/10/06/m...

What TV/Movie Character Led to Your Sexual Awakening? | Cup of Jo

This weekend, our friends hosted a movie viewing of Newsies… The 1992…

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"We see in the show Anthony Perkins discussing his sexuality with a therapist. Sadly, the actor did undergo conversion therapy in his life." thetab.com/2025/10/06/w...

What Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story got right about Anthony Perkins' sexuality

Anthony Perkins' son said the topic of his father's sexuality was 'off limits'

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"For decades, biomedical research prioritized male models – both animal and human – under the assumption that findings were broadly generalizable. This neglect has carried real consequences." www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/art...

Rethinking Sex, Gender and Sexuality in Genomic Research

Experts at ASHG 2025 will tackle clinical and genetic research challenges on sex, gender and sexuality, exploring ethics, advocacy and inclusion.

www.technologynetworks.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"There was also something exquisite about watching women being unapologetically cocky. That’s not something we are encouraged to be, and yet here were women- strong, tall, insanely talented women—nailing buckets, sticking out their tongues and chest-bumping" www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a688515...

'I'm A Straight Woman, So Why Am I Suddenly Crushing On WNBA Players?'

The joy and camaraderie of women's professional basketball have left more than a few folks questioning their sexuality.

www.womenshealthmag.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"I am certain this will be the first year at the Oscars that two top best picture contenders feature female characters having such a gleeful time saying the word “pussy.” " theankler.com/p/thighs-wid...

Thighs Wide Open: Taylor, ‘Sinners’ & the Awards Season of Female Sexuality

Swift’s explicit new album is the latest to embrace taboos; plus the Globes podcast mess & a best actor update

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"A 2020 survey found that chronic illness often affects sexual activity and satisfaction, even if the condition does not directly relate to sex." www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sex...

Sexuality and disability: Links, challenges, and resources

Sexuality and disability can have a complex relationship, but not always. Learn how disability, and discrimination, may affect sex.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"The researchers categorized participants based on their sexual preference, revealing a striking correlation between sexual orientation and the intensity of jealousy experienced." bioengineer.org/male-traits-...

Male Traits Boost Sexual Jealousy and Gynephilia

A recent study published in the esteemed journal “Archives of Sexual Behavior” has unveiled significant insights into the complex interplay of male sex, masculinization, sexual orientation, and gyn

bioengineer.org

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"Even though antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction has been documented since 1960, there has never been a way to predict the odds of problems with libido, arousal, orgasm, erectile function or other sexual functions before someone starts taking an antidepressant." www.cnn.com/2025/10/12/h...

A brain test may predict antidepressant-related sexual problems, early research suggests | CNN

Early research suggests a brain test may predict whether antidepressants will cause sexual dysfunction. There has never been a way to predict this effect.

www.cnn.com

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 6d

"The most commonly reported contributors to low desire in the participants were stress and fatigue (63%); health problems (40%); other sexual disorders (36%); and medications, drugs, or alcohol (31%)." www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

A Cross-Cutting Approach Could Fix Female Sexual Dysfunction

A US survey links common chronic conditions to female sexual dysfunction, and nearly 2 in 5 women meet the diagnostic criteria.

www.medscape.com

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 9d

Exactly. "Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. He has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans." wapo.st/3VTALll

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 9d

Philly this is Friday!!

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 11d

Obviously this bill isn't going anywhere but I do like to remind people that if women's rights vary by state and men's don't, then women are second class citizens.

www.advocate.com/ohio-ejacula...

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive — with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.

www.advocate.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 14d

"Chicago Booth’s Matthew J. Notowidigdo and his coauthors find evidence that rather than prioritizing total income, many heterosexual married couples appear to be steered by gender norms toward treating male income as more valuable than female income." www.chicagobooth.edu/review/do-ge...

Do Gender Norms Make Women’s Income Less Valuable?

Research explores how couples make career decisions.

www.chicagobooth.edu

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 14d

"But the elevation of Takaichi, a staunch conservative and fiscal dove who “behaves like men,” experts previously told TIME, and has embraced comparisons to former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, does not necessarily portend a brighter future for Japanese women." time.com/7322887/japa...

What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Means for the Country’s Gender Politics

Sanae Takaichi was elected the first-ever woman to lead Japan’s ruling party. But she’s no feminist.

time.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 14d

What is the point of this exclusion? Who does this help? How does this protect anyone or provide material benefits to anyone?

www.reuters.com/world/americ...

Canada warns travelers with 'X' gender passports they may not be allowed into US

Canada this week updated its travel advisory for the United States, warning travelers with an "X" gender marker on their passports that they may not be allowed to enter the country.

www.reuters.com

Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 14d

Neo-classic burlesque and Halloween next weekend!

spoopyboobies.eventbrite.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 18d

"The finding undercuts a familiar line from “centrist” strategists who insist Democrats should retreat on transgender rights. On healthcare at least, the stronger play with independents appears to be standing against bans." www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-poll-m...

New Poll: Most Americans Oppose Bans On Gender Affirming Care For Trans Youth

A new The 19th/SurveyMonkey poll reveals that most Americans oppose bans on trans care for youth, with LGBTQ+ people overwhelmingly opposing such bans.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Dr Timaree @drtimaree.bsky.social · 18d

You know what would solve this problem? A federal requirement that all sex ed be medically accurate and supported by empirical evidence.

www.reuters.com/world/democr...

States sue over Trump directive to remove 'gender ideology' content from sex ed materials

A coalition of Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump's administration from requiring them to remove all references to "gender ideology" from sexual health education curricula in order to receive federal grant funding.

www.reuters.com

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