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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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#Migente #Familia #Ontario
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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 10h

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 · 22h

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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

Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 5d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

#Migente #Familia #Chicas #Chicos #Mujers #Noticias #Amigas #Amigos #Ballers #NoPlanetB
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Jane Fonda Climate PAC (JanePAC) @janeclimatepac.bsky.social · 4d

✅ 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 · 4d

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 · 4d

“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 · 4d

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

Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 4d

👍Most respected doctors in functional medicine attribute the name "The Father of Functional Medicine" to Dr. Jeffrey Bland. He posted a video on Meta saying that vaccines work & that people should get vaccinated. Also, Jennifer Doudna wants a word w/them. If they want to know science, study it.

Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 4d

#Facts #SNAP
“SNAP beneficiaries cut across all races & age groups. Roughly 36 percent of them are white, 25 % are African American (though they make up only 12 percent of the population), 17 % are Hispanic. Millions are veterans, seniors, or people with disabilities.” Hyman, M. (2020). FoodFix 📗

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 4d

Enough is enough. Swear in Adelita Grijalva.
#Importante #Migente #Familia #TuDinero #Ballers #Football
#FundSNAP #FoodInsecurity #YourTaxDollars
“SNAP beneficiaries cut across all races & age groups. Millions are veterans, seniors, or people with disabilities.” Hyman, M. (2020). FoodFix

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Democrats @democrats.org · 5d

Republicans control the House.
Republicans control the Senate.
Republicans control the White House.

This is their government shutdown.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 5d

Even though there are billions of dollars in contingency funds that could be used to fund SNAP, the Trump Administration is using the government shutdown to suspend food stamp benefits for the first time in the program’s history.

It’s not just cruel—it’s illegal.

In 2024, SNAP helped more than 41 million people avoid hunger or malnutrition

62% of SNAP participants are in families with children

37% are in families with members who are elderly or have disabilities

SNAP benefits have never been interrupted during previous federal government shutdowns

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Simply Rheumatoid @simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social · 5d

#ThisIsLeadership #Migente #VoteWithYourMoney #VotarConTuDinero #JuntosPodemos #GoodTroubleNecessaryTrouble

Gif credit: John Lewis

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 6d

Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.

By @eltragon.bsky.social

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