Erika ZD
@ezd.bsky.social
Professor, Parent, POTsie, baker. Assoc Professor of Classics and WGSS. Taking things slow thanks to long Covid. Sharing Covid science and public health. Always speaking for myself, not my employer.
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From Japan:
Symptomatic Trends and Time to Recovery for Long COVID Patients Infected During the Omicron Phase
www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid #PASC
Symptomatic Trends and Time to Recovery for Long COVID Patients Infected During the Omicron Phase
www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid #PASC
August 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
From Japan:
Symptomatic Trends and Time to Recovery for Long COVID Patients Infected During the Omicron Phase
www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid #PASC
Symptomatic Trends and Time to Recovery for Long COVID Patients Infected During the Omicron Phase
www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14...
Screenshot from latest Science for ME weekly update
#LongCovid #PASC
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Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Sanders: Let’s be clear… If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums… if resolution is passed tonight, we are on a path way to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million.
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When Republicans don't vote to extend the premium help, are you going to pay my premiums Tim @kaine.senate.gov?
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
When Republicans don't vote to extend the premium help, are you going to pay my premiums Tim @kaine.senate.gov?
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Kaine, who has experienced Long Covid, is abandoning those with Long Covid who have to work as contractors who are too sick to work full-time.
Rosen makes 7 Dem Caucus yes votes, joining ->
Cortez Masto
Shaheen
Hassan
Durbin
Kaine
King
If Fetterman is here and full GOP attendance minus Rand, gets to 60
Cortez Masto
Shaheen
Hassan
Durbin
Kaine
King
If Fetterman is here and full GOP attendance minus Rand, gets to 60
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Kaine, who has experienced Long Covid, is abandoning those with Long Covid who have to work as contractors who are too sick to work full-time.
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
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Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
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I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I will not support a deal that does nothing to make health care more affordable.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
We are in a health care emergency. A simple one-year extension of these tax credits would cost less than Donald Trump’s $40 billion bailout for Argentina.
A vote for this bill is a mistake.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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NO FOOD FOR YOU
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
NO FOOD FOR YOU
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EVERY major airport and all the hubs are about to ground flights ahead of the holiday season. This is entirely on the Republicans.
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
EVERY major airport and all the hubs are about to ground flights ahead of the holiday season. This is entirely on the Republicans.
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Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.
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heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
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Hey hey, ho ho, RFK Jr has got to go!
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hey hey, ho ho, RFK Jr has got to go!
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Still thinking about Zohran’s full-throated defense of immigration and how long i’ve waited for it. No bullshit about border security or “legal” immigrants but just unabashed support for immigrants. How many people feel so much more seen today? I know I do. 1/
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still thinking about Zohran’s full-throated defense of immigration and how long i’ve waited for it. No bullshit about border security or “legal” immigrants but just unabashed support for immigrants. How many people feel so much more seen today? I know I do. 1/
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Oh, and after all the millions of dollars spent on advertising, the harmful policies and all the demagoguery...
Stop.
Picking.
On.
Trans.
Kids.
The Rs lost to me four times in six years. That should've been a hint. But apparently it wasn't, so the voters made their thoughts crystal clear tonight.
Stop.
Picking.
On.
Trans.
Kids.
The Rs lost to me four times in six years. That should've been a hint. But apparently it wasn't, so the voters made their thoughts crystal clear tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Oh, and after all the millions of dollars spent on advertising, the harmful policies and all the demagoguery...
Stop.
Picking.
On.
Trans.
Kids.
The Rs lost to me four times in six years. That should've been a hint. But apparently it wasn't, so the voters made their thoughts crystal clear tonight.
Stop.
Picking.
On.
Trans.
Kids.
The Rs lost to me four times in six years. That should've been a hint. But apparently it wasn't, so the voters made their thoughts crystal clear tonight.
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Preliminary results for Governor-elect Spanberger in NOVA:
Alexandria: 83%
Arlington: 83.61%
Fairfax city: 72.18%
Fairfax County: 73.49%
Falls Church: 84.45%
Loudoun: 64.25%
Manassas: 65.13%
Manassas Park: 70.81%
Prince William: 66.71%
Reopen the government and make the ACA actually affordable.
Alexandria: 83%
Arlington: 83.61%
Fairfax city: 72.18%
Fairfax County: 73.49%
Falls Church: 84.45%
Loudoun: 64.25%
Manassas: 65.13%
Manassas Park: 70.81%
Prince William: 66.71%
Reopen the government and make the ACA actually affordable.
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Preliminary results for Governor-elect Spanberger in NOVA:
Alexandria: 83%
Arlington: 83.61%
Fairfax city: 72.18%
Fairfax County: 73.49%
Falls Church: 84.45%
Loudoun: 64.25%
Manassas: 65.13%
Manassas Park: 70.81%
Prince William: 66.71%
Reopen the government and make the ACA actually affordable.
Alexandria: 83%
Arlington: 83.61%
Fairfax city: 72.18%
Fairfax County: 73.49%
Falls Church: 84.45%
Loudoun: 64.25%
Manassas: 65.13%
Manassas Park: 70.81%
Prince William: 66.71%
Reopen the government and make the ACA actually affordable.
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Public Health To Drop ‘Health’ And ‘Public’
November 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Public Health To Drop ‘Health’ And ‘Public’
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"While more than 700,000 government employees are going without pay during this period, others, including ICE agents, will still receive checks."
United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay | Fortune
“It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said.
fortune.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"While more than 700,000 government employees are going without pay during this period, others, including ICE agents, will still receive checks."
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Meanwhile, in Chicago, hundreds waited in line at food pantries after SNAP benefits were halted.
"I work a full-time job," said 26-year-old Jazmine Blair. "But I still can't afford basic stuff and it's kind of sad. I'm surviving. I'm not living."
"I work a full-time job," said 26-year-old Jazmine Blair. "But I still can't afford basic stuff and it's kind of sad. I'm surviving. I'm not living."
As SNAP benefits are cut off, Chicagoans line up at food pantries: ‘I’m surviving. I’m not living’
Anxiety and distrust remained high despite rulings Friday that the government must fund the food assistance program. President Trump said he would fund SNAP but wanted more direction from the court, w...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Meanwhile, in Chicago, hundreds waited in line at food pantries after SNAP benefits were halted.
"I work a full-time job," said 26-year-old Jazmine Blair. "But I still can't afford basic stuff and it's kind of sad. I'm surviving. I'm not living."
"I work a full-time job," said 26-year-old Jazmine Blair. "But I still can't afford basic stuff and it's kind of sad. I'm surviving. I'm not living."
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Here in Atlanta yesterday, more than 2,000 people waited in their cars—one woman for 14 hours—for a box of food. The giveaway ended early; there wasn't enough to go around.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
November 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here in Atlanta yesterday, more than 2,000 people waited in their cars—one woman for 14 hours—for a box of food. The giveaway ended early; there wasn't enough to go around.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
Multiply this scene by countless others across the country, and you get a sense of how crushing the desperation is right now.
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Remember how just a few years ago during the worst of the pandemic when we saw how the govt can actually do big things and saw that our collective health & well-being are intertwined, and then corporations got mad that they lost a modicum of power and helped fund a backlash of amnesia and fascism?
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Remember how just a few years ago during the worst of the pandemic when we saw how the govt can actually do big things and saw that our collective health & well-being are intertwined, and then corporations got mad that they lost a modicum of power and helped fund a backlash of amnesia and fascism?
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This is what I mean when I say that present-day covid denialism is right wing. It was a plan born of corporatists and wholly adopted by centrists and even leftists eager to pretend the pandemic was over, which should immediately give anyone thinking about it pause.
Remember how just a few years ago during the worst of the pandemic when we saw how the govt can actually do big things and saw that our collective health & well-being are intertwined, and then corporations got mad that they lost a modicum of power and helped fund a backlash of amnesia and fascism?
October 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This is what I mean when I say that present-day covid denialism is right wing. It was a plan born of corporatists and wholly adopted by centrists and even leftists eager to pretend the pandemic was over, which should immediately give anyone thinking about it pause.
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Don't let the grim reaper steal your health insurance!
CALL your Congress Member and tell them to fight back against Medicaid cuts + ACA Premium increases.
Congress is tackling these very issues during the govt shut-down - they need to hear from YOU!
See our call script 👇.
CALL your Congress Member and tell them to fight back against Medicaid cuts + ACA Premium increases.
Congress is tackling these very issues during the govt shut-down - they need to hear from YOU!
See our call script 👇.
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Don't let the grim reaper steal your health insurance!
CALL your Congress Member and tell them to fight back against Medicaid cuts + ACA Premium increases.
Congress is tackling these very issues during the govt shut-down - they need to hear from YOU!
See our call script 👇.
CALL your Congress Member and tell them to fight back against Medicaid cuts + ACA Premium increases.
Congress is tackling these very issues during the govt shut-down - they need to hear from YOU!
See our call script 👇.
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Day 24 of Emmanuel Garcia being in federal custody.
He’s a 15 year old autistic boy who went missing 4 weeks ago. Houston PD found him, contacted ICE & his Mom is fighting to get him back
She’s not allowed to visit him.
They’re keeping a disabled kid from his family & the media is largely silent
He’s a 15 year old autistic boy who went missing 4 weeks ago. Houston PD found him, contacted ICE & his Mom is fighting to get him back
She’s not allowed to visit him.
They’re keeping a disabled kid from his family & the media is largely silent
www.houstonchronicle.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Day 24 of Emmanuel Garcia being in federal custody.
He’s a 15 year old autistic boy who went missing 4 weeks ago. Houston PD found him, contacted ICE & his Mom is fighting to get him back
She’s not allowed to visit him.
They’re keeping a disabled kid from his family & the media is largely silent
He’s a 15 year old autistic boy who went missing 4 weeks ago. Houston PD found him, contacted ICE & his Mom is fighting to get him back
She’s not allowed to visit him.
They’re keeping a disabled kid from his family & the media is largely silent
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BREAKING: Federal judge rules that the Trump administration likely illegally suspended SNAP benefits, ruling that at least reduced distribution is required to go forward under law using the $6 billion reserve fund.
Judge gives the Trump admin until Monday to respond as to whether it will act.
Judge gives the Trump admin until Monday to respond as to whether it will act.
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ET AL.,
Plaintiffs,
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ET AL.,
Defendants.
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Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-13165-IT
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
October 31, 2025
TALWANI, D.J.
Pending before the court is Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order [Doc.
No. 3] seeking to enjoin, on an emergency basis, Defendants' November 1, 2025 suspension of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP"). For the reasons stated
below, Plaintiffs have standing to bring this action and are likely to succeed on their claim that
Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is unlawful. Where that suspension of benefits rested
on an erroneous construction of the relevant statutory provisions, the court will allow Defendants
to consider whether they will authorize at least reduced SNAP benefits for November, and report
back to the court no later than Monday, November 3, 2025.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiczapq36myqhzcrdp4jfodg5rkso7nuvlta4e5b5r4l5upce7b3le@jpeg)
![As both parties acknowledge, Congress has not yet appropriated any new funds for SNAP
benefits for Fiscal Year 2026, which began on October 1, 2025. Pls.' Mem. 6 [Doc. No. 4];
Defs.' Opp'n 7 [Doc. No. 18]. But Congress took steps to protect against the deprivation of
SNAP assistance. In the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 118-42, § 6, 138
Stat. 25, 93-94, Congress separately appropriated $6 billion to the SNAP program "to remain available through September 30, 2026" and "be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations." See also Pub. L.
No. 119-4, § 1101(a), 139 Stat. 9, 10 (2025). As Plaintiffs point out, given the mandatory nature
of SNAP benefits under 7 U.S.C. § 2014(a) and the appropriation of these funds to be available
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Case 1:25-cv-13165-IT
Document 26 Filed 10/31/25
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through this current fiscal year, the government is obligated to use this contingent reserve
account to fund SNAP "as may become necessary to carry out program operations." 138 Stat. at
93-94; Pls.' Mem. 11 [Doc. No. 4].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiac7aa6icx44x5xjkilpwj7il5oriyttttnrslzrhkwvw6b32cbnm@jpeg)
October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge rules that the Trump administration likely illegally suspended SNAP benefits, ruling that at least reduced distribution is required to go forward under law using the $6 billion reserve fund.
Judge gives the Trump admin until Monday to respond as to whether it will act.
Judge gives the Trump admin until Monday to respond as to whether it will act.