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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc

@kimberlyratliff.bsky.social

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narcolepsy + sleep advocate ~ NFL fanatic ~ Carolina Panthers fan ~ The Sims 4 ~ COVID cautious in CLT ~ pro-mask, pro-vaccine, pro-abortion ~ cat mom ~ DnD, Doctor Who & pro cycling lover ~ skeets are my own ~ she/her ~ @kimberlyratliff on TwitterX

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · Sep 11

Gentle reminder that you can mute words & tags on Bluesky. So if there are subjects today making you mad or sad, and you need a break from them for a day, a week, or a month, hit Settings > Moderation > Muted Words & Tags, and then fill out this form:

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 1h

I don't know what mechanisms are available to the rest of the House if the Speaker won't reconvene them

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Plague Poems @plaguepoems.bsky.social · 2h

If you are worried
about cognitive harms
you should be concerned
that tests have “found
protein powders and shakes
contain high levels of lead,”
and if you are worried
about cognitive harms
you should also be concerned
about how many times
you have contracted Covid.

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 3h

She loves him so much and instinctively knows the right way to show him love, it's a beautiful thing

Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 5h

Thank you NC Governor @ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein @joshsteinnc.bsky.social for aligning North Carolina with California and 13 other states in the Governors Public Health Alliance! #ncpol

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 8h

The American people deserve a public health system that puts science before politics.

That's why California and 14 other governors are joining forces to launch the Governors Public Health Alliance to protect communities and guarantee decisions are rooted in data and health.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 6h

This is good: Rep Eric Swalwell tells me House Dems are now discussing making an end to mask-wearing a precondition for ICE funding.

"When we are in the majority, the masks are coming off," he says.

This is the next frontier in anti-Trump resistance.

New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...

Trump ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn in Chicago, Handing Dems an Opening

There’s one simple pledge Democrats can make to voters about ICE that’s easy to understand and will have broad support.

newrepublic.com

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Amanda Finley Digs All the Spooky Things @rubyslippahs.bsky.social · 6h

Reposting with alt text (I'm so sorry!).

Hey, you! Are you as mad as we are about the death of public health and the onslaught of disinformation? Well, have we got the virtual #NoKings rally for you! #FRFK

Register here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Or, yanno, just join us!

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Micah @rincewind.run · 6h

I probably shouldn’t find anything concerning about the number of times I tried to refresh bluesky while it was down

probably

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

Trump’s power depends on maintaining the illusion that he’s all-powerful, and that Americans adore him.

But that illusion is harder to maintain if millions of people are in the streets protesting.

This is why Republicans are trying to discredit No Kings Day rallies before they've even happened.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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MariposaRosa @mariposa17.bsky.social · 7h

Please mask in public

Wash your hands and get vaccinated

Advocate for clean air in public spaces

Taylor Lorenz @taylorlorenz.bsky.social · 7h

"The reality right now is that if you refuse to engage with the science- the science that shows that COVID is a virus that disables human beings, and that this virus is asymptomatic 44% of the time- then you are spreading a disabling virus, and you are harming people. "

Beyond all reason

Long COVID patients are constantly harangued about our requests for COVID safety. Yet what we're asking for is far less than what we're called on to do to survive.

www.thegauntlet.news

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 7h

Oh I'm cringing seeing my typos in the post above. Someday, maybe, we'll get an edit button on Bsky.
Wanted to add - if all you have are surgical masks, add a brace like this one to improve the fit (and therefore the protection):
www.fixthemask.com

Fix The Mask

Our mission is to make well-fitted masks accessible to everyone. We envision a world where everyone has access to proper health care.

www.fixthemask.com

Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 7h

If you can get to Raleigh NC on Tues, 10/21, your voice is needed to protest the NCGOP redrawing our Congressional districts to try to eke out one more seat for Trump. We're already the most gerrymandered state in the nation & cannot afford for the people's votes to be distorted in this way. #ncpol

Progress NC Action @pnca.bsky.social · 7h

Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina. #ncpol #takeaction https://www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event/858194/

REDISTRICTING WATCH · North Carolina Democrats

Republicans are scared of losing, so they're cheating. We've seen redistricting battles play out across the country – and now the fight is coming to North Carolina. **We need to be outside the Gener...

www.mobilize.us

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Academic Anarchy🏴 - Antifa Founder @johnbrownbread.bsky.social · 7h

They are using stochastic terrorism to get MAGA fascist chuds to murder people. This should concern you, but you should not live in fear. They want you to live in fear so they can control you.

Fear is the death of freedom.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Emmer: "Clearly, the Democrat Party of today is not your grandfather's Democrat Party. They care about one thing and one thing only -- appeasing the radical pro-terrorist wing of their party."

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 7h

Marge can get together with 8 of her closest GOP buddies in the House and introduce a motion to vacate Mike Johnson from his chair as Speaker (as soon as they are back in session).

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 7h

Oh bby Neo 💔

Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 8h

Dre sure does know her best friend

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 8h

Yes, N95, KN95 or KF94 are all high filtration respirator masks intended for a secure fit against the face. Surgical masks have too many gaps to be very effective in their own without a brace. And anyone who can't afford to buy their own masks can contract their local Mask Bloc for free supplies.

Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc

MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.

maskbloc.org

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Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.bsky.social · 9h

A $20 box of KN95s can keep you and your family off of GoFundMe trying to pass around a collection plate to pay for your $75,000 ventilator that your insurance doesn’t cover and the weeklong hospital stay that will bankrupt your entire family

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 9h

Bring as many American flags to No Kings as you can.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Scalise refers to No Kings as the "Hate America Rally"

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AnneA @annenc.bsky.social · 11h

70 protests in North Carolina this Saturday!
Way to go, Tar Heels! 💙
#NoKings 1/3 🧵

No Kings State Count from We The People Dissent. Made on October 10 so counts are probably higher.

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 9h

Oh, wait, apparently I'm out of date with my info and Zerbu has semi-retired it.

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 9h

What do you want it to do?

Zerbu's Mod Constructor allows you to create simple-ish mods without much coding.

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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 10h

On Nov 5 at 4 PM, join and support members of the healthcare, public health, and scientific communities in a march from the APHA Rally for the Public’s Health to the Capitol to deliver petitions to Congress demanding the resignation or removal of RFK Jr.

www.911forhealthandscience.org

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 9h

North Carolina! Sign up to learn about becoming a poll observer. With the State Board of Elections moved under the office of the GOP State Auditor this year, poll observers are needed to ensure everyone's vote counts, and this November's election is free & fair. #ncpol

NC Democrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social · 10h

Democracy only works when we do. Be the reason every vote counts. Join one of our trainings today to be a poll observer!

🕛 12pm: Train to be an inside poll observer www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

🕕 6pm: Train to be an outside poll observer
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...

How to volunteer as an inside poll observer · North Carolina Democrats

We have elections in 91 counties and need you to defend free and fair elections! Learn the ins and outs of being an indoor poll observer, where you'll make sure that the new Republican precinct offici...

www.mobilize.us

Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 9h

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Kimberly #MaskUp Ratliff, MSc @kimberlyratliff.bsky.social · 9h

This may depend on where you live & how big of a local employer the federal govt is. Ain't much more to do in Fayetteville, NC than work at Fort Bragg (military or civilian), if you're not in healthcare or a teacher. Bet it's a bigger story there than in towns with varied industries for employment.