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Stomach bug during the holidays? No thanks.
You can protect yourself and others from norovirus by washing your hands properly, handling and preparing food safely, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
Stay healthy and learn more at boston.gov/norovirus.
You can protect yourself and others from norovirus by washing your hands properly, handling and preparing food safely, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
Stay healthy and learn more at boston.gov/norovirus.
Norovirus
Noroviruses are a group of viruses that spread very easily and cause diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus is often called by other names such as viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu, and food...
boston.gov
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Stomach bug during the holidays? No thanks.
You can protect yourself and others from norovirus by washing your hands properly, handling and preparing food safely, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
Stay healthy and learn more at boston.gov/norovirus.
You can protect yourself and others from norovirus by washing your hands properly, handling and preparing food safely, and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
Stay healthy and learn more at boston.gov/norovirus.
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If it made the news at all, that's a win...
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
If it made the news at all, that's a win...
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Despicable
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Great read from Dan Rather:
"...The very existence of a free press is a threat to this president’s modus operandi, which is to govern by lying. Why would he want people around him who ask for facts and truthful answers?..."
#BlueCrew #MisogynistInChief
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Great read from Dan Rather:
"...The very existence of a free press is a threat to this president’s modus operandi, which is to govern by lying. Why would he want people around him who ask for facts and truthful answers?..."
#BlueCrew #MisogynistInChief
Despicable
The bully-in-chief is targeting women in the White House press corps
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Despicable
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Great read from Dan Rather:
"...The very existence of a free press is a threat to this president’s modus operandi, which is to govern by lying. Why would he want people around him who ask for facts and truthful answers?..."
#BlueCrew #MisogynistInChief
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Great read from Dan Rather:
"...The very existence of a free press is a threat to this president’s modus operandi, which is to govern by lying. Why would he want people around him who ask for facts and truthful answers?..."
#BlueCrew #MisogynistInChief
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We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.
Find upcoming vaccine clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Find upcoming vaccine clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Free Vaccine Clinics in Boston
Everyone ages six months and older is encouraged to get the updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Pregnant parents, babies, and older adults should consult their health care professional about RSV vaccin...
boston.gov
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.
Find upcoming vaccine clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
Find upcoming vaccine clinics at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.
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Women are watching abusive dynamics play out on the national stage and for many it feels very, very familiar to what they’ve experienced regularly—
I hope midterms are a referendum
I hope midterms are a referendum
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Women are watching abusive dynamics play out on the national stage and for many it feels very, very familiar to what they’ve experienced regularly—
I hope midterms are a referendum
I hope midterms are a referendum
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Once a popular dessert (or breakfast) across the country, Indian Pudding is rarely seen outside of New England today but it deserves a comeback. youtu.be/RMSV5PVOA7Y?...
The Forgotten American Dessert: Indian Pudding (1829 Recipe)
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
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November 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Once a popular dessert (or breakfast) across the country, Indian Pudding is rarely seen outside of New England today but it deserves a comeback. youtu.be/RMSV5PVOA7Y?...
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Should we focus on charter schools or just install air filters in every classroom?
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
Installing air filters in classrooms has surprisingly large educational benefits
$1,000 can raise a class’s test scores by as much as cutting class size by a third.
www.vox.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Should we focus on charter schools or just install air filters in every classroom?
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
www.vox.com/2020/1/8/210...
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At least 25 women have been contacted by Army criminal investigators after they found photos and videos on Dr. Blaine McGraw's devices, a military official told NBC News. on.nbcboston.com/a4Rhc7v
Army gynecologist took secret videos of patients during exams, lawsuit says
An Army gynecologist took secret intimate videos of a patient under his care at Fort Hood in Texas, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
on.nbcboston.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
At least 25 women have been contacted by Army criminal investigators after they found photos and videos on Dr. Blaine McGraw's devices, a military official told NBC News. on.nbcboston.com/a4Rhc7v
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About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
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If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line.
If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one.
If the machines are down at your polling place, request a paper ballot.
If you have any problems, you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one.
If the machines are down at your polling place, request a paper ballot.
If you have any problems, you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
November 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line.
If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one.
If the machines are down at your polling place, request a paper ballot.
If you have any problems, you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one.
If the machines are down at your polling place, request a paper ballot.
If you have any problems, you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
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It's not left vs right. It's top vs. bottom.
Billionaires rigged the system, and working people are paying the price. How about leaders who fight for us, not corporate greed?
This is a 100% grassroots people-powered campaign.
Volunteer, donate, or learn more: www.aftynforcongress...
Billionaires rigged the system, and working people are paying the price. How about leaders who fight for us, not corporate greed?
This is a 100% grassroots people-powered campaign.
Volunteer, donate, or learn more: www.aftynforcongress...
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
It's not left vs right. It's top vs. bottom.
Billionaires rigged the system, and working people are paying the price. How about leaders who fight for us, not corporate greed?
This is a 100% grassroots people-powered campaign.
Volunteer, donate, or learn more: www.aftynforcongress...
Billionaires rigged the system, and working people are paying the price. How about leaders who fight for us, not corporate greed?
This is a 100% grassroots people-powered campaign.
Volunteer, donate, or learn more: www.aftynforcongress...
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Where to find food assistance around Boston www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Where to find food assistance around Boston
The SNAP program will stop processing food benefits for November. Here's a list of food resources in the Boston area.
www.boston.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Where to find food assistance around Boston www.boston.com/news/local-n...
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A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your nighttime sleep — and will leave you feeling energized.
The secret to waking up from a nap feeling refreshed (and not groggy) : Life Kit
A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your nighttime sleep — and will leave you feeling energized.
n.pr
October 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your nighttime sleep — and will leave you feeling energized.
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SCIENTISTS REACT 🎬
UCS nuclear experts watched the trailer for A #HouseOfDynamite, coming to Netflix this weekend, and here’s what they had to say: “I hope this film is a wake-up call.”
Take action: act.ucsusa.org/4hormMp
UCS nuclear experts watched the trailer for A #HouseOfDynamite, coming to Netflix this weekend, and here’s what they had to say: “I hope this film is a wake-up call.”
Take action: act.ucsusa.org/4hormMp
October 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
SCIENTISTS REACT 🎬
UCS nuclear experts watched the trailer for A #HouseOfDynamite, coming to Netflix this weekend, and here’s what they had to say: “I hope this film is a wake-up call.”
Take action: act.ucsusa.org/4hormMp
UCS nuclear experts watched the trailer for A #HouseOfDynamite, coming to Netflix this weekend, and here’s what they had to say: “I hope this film is a wake-up call.”
Take action: act.ucsusa.org/4hormMp
This record makes me miss playing vinyl on the stereo in my parent’s den with the volume turned up. What a way to pass the time! 🔊
October 14, 2025 at 5:35 AM
This record makes me miss playing vinyl on the stereo in my parent’s den with the volume turned up. What a way to pass the time! 🔊
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“There is going to be infants skipping feeds. There is going to be pregnant women skipping meals so that they can feed their toddlers."
apnews.com/article/wic-...
apnews.com/article/wic-...
Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families
Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks.
apnews.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“There is going to be infants skipping feeds. There is going to be pregnant women skipping meals so that they can feed their toddlers."
apnews.com/article/wic-...
apnews.com/article/wic-...
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Kelp forests, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs are vital blue ecosystems that sustain our planet.
Yet, they are severely threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste.
Here's why their protection matters: www.unep.org/interactives...
Yet, they are severely threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste.
Here's why their protection matters: www.unep.org/interactives...
October 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Kelp forests, mangroves, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs are vital blue ecosystems that sustain our planet.
Yet, they are severely threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste.
Here's why their protection matters: www.unep.org/interactives...
Yet, they are severely threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste.
Here's why their protection matters: www.unep.org/interactives...
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The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
n.pr
September 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
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Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, NPR has learned, the largest single month of firings since the process began in February.
Trump administration fires more immigration judges
Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, NPR has learned, the largest single month of firings since the process began in February.
n.pr
September 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Nearly 20 immigration judges received emails this month informing them that they are being let go, NPR has learned, the largest single month of firings since the process began in February.
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I'm a historian of policing & technology and a policy person at the intersection of tech and civil liberties and I'm not sure the average US person knows how close we are to being policed by armed drones/robots or how many years we've had and failed to create policy frameworks to prevent this.
Don’t Let Police Arm Autonomous or Remote-Controlled Robots and Drones
Whether controlled by an artificial intelligence or a remote human operator, armed police robots and drones pose an unacceptable threat to civilians. The ongoing revolution in the field of robotics re...
www.eff.org
September 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm a historian of policing & technology and a policy person at the intersection of tech and civil liberties and I'm not sure the average US person knows how close we are to being policed by armed drones/robots or how many years we've had and failed to create policy frameworks to prevent this.
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Today the League of Women Voters mobilizes hundreds of thousands of voters in a single day—National Voter Registration Day. Now more than ever, it is as vital to register as it is to check you registration. You can do it all online: www.vote411.org Use it! Don’t lose it! @lwvus.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today the League of Women Voters mobilizes hundreds of thousands of voters in a single day—National Voter Registration Day. Now more than ever, it is as vital to register as it is to check you registration. You can do it all online: www.vote411.org Use it! Don’t lose it! @lwvus.bsky.social
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"The City of Boston estimates that if all 8,000 of its bus stops featured living roofs, it would amount to about 17 acres of green space — that’s the size of nearly 13 football fields." @washingtonpost.com
How these green bus stops help bees and communities
A green bus stop movement is installing plants on bus shelters, providing habitats for pollinators and countering the urban heat-island effect.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"The City of Boston estimates that if all 8,000 of its bus stops featured living roofs, it would amount to about 17 acres of green space — that’s the size of nearly 13 football fields." @washingtonpost.com
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‘Empathy’ is not a new age term.
Empathy comes from the Greek for emotional involvement. Empathy was found by humanistic therapists to be catalyst for growth and therapeutic change. Empathy makes better therapists, partners, parents, friends and leaders.
We need more empathy.
Empathy comes from the Greek for emotional involvement. Empathy was found by humanistic therapists to be catalyst for growth and therapeutic change. Empathy makes better therapists, partners, parents, friends and leaders.
We need more empathy.
September 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
‘Empathy’ is not a new age term.
Empathy comes from the Greek for emotional involvement. Empathy was found by humanistic therapists to be catalyst for growth and therapeutic change. Empathy makes better therapists, partners, parents, friends and leaders.
We need more empathy.
Empathy comes from the Greek for emotional involvement. Empathy was found by humanistic therapists to be catalyst for growth and therapeutic change. Empathy makes better therapists, partners, parents, friends and leaders.
We need more empathy.
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The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
n.pr
September 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 9-8-8 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
For medical emergencies or to report a crime, call 9-1-1.
Help is available. You don't need to suffer alone.
For medical emergencies or to report a crime, call 9-1-1.
Help is available. You don't need to suffer alone.
September 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 9-8-8 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
For medical emergencies or to report a crime, call 9-1-1.
Help is available. You don't need to suffer alone.
For medical emergencies or to report a crime, call 9-1-1.
Help is available. You don't need to suffer alone.