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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 1d

Farmers grow what they grow because of farm policy.

We don’t need all the soy and corn that we grow, but those are the commodities that receive subsidies and markets.

If we want something better, if we want to heal the Earth and grow food, now is the time to do it.

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Jonathan @jmcrookston.bsky.social · 22h

If the Supreme Court nullifies the redistricting provisions of the 1965 Voters' Rights Act (and the court endorsed tm then a mere 2 years ago) the Democrats could lose 19 House seats, effectively putting the House out of its control for the foreseeable future

NPR News Oct 15 2025 6am

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✊🏻The Rebel Spoonie🥄 @therebelspoonie.bsky.social · 21h

My stepson just went through naval boot camp and he said a higher up said “I hope you’re ready to go to war!” And insinuated that we are going to war with China.

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NPR @npr.org · 22h

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a case that could strike down the last major part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that remains standing. n.pr/4n3yejC

Supreme Court hears case that questions major plank of voting rights

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a case that could strike down the last major part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that remains standing.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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Billy Hanlon @bhanlon15.bsky.social · 1d

NBC Connecticut: 'Five years after the pandemic began, some in Connecticut struggle with Long COVID'

"Now, why it does this is still something of a mystery. I think it's clear that the immune system is changed in some fundamental way" - Dr. Lisa Sanders

www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/f...

Five years after the pandemic began, some in Connecticut struggle with Long COVID

Five years after the pandemic began, it’s clear that some people who got COVID have developed something called Long COVID. The CDC says Long COVID can involve a myriad of symptoms and can last months ...

www.nbcconnecticut.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

This is a fantastic article I encourage everyone to read.

The damaging effects of COVID on our immune system are not up for debate.

It’s not hypothetical.

And it’s not limited to “only the vulnerable”.

This is why many of us mask. Respirators like an N95 do a great job preventing covid.

Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 1d

‘While SARS-CoV-2 does not cause HIV/AIDS, its ability to induce immune dysfunction—including T cell depletion & dysfunction, increased susceptibility to infection incl opportunistic, accelerated bio aging, neurological, & systemic damage provide parallels... .’
www.ajpmfocus.org/article/S277...

COVID-19 is “Airborne AIDS”: provocative oversimplification, emerging science, or something in between?

COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 is often compared to other pandemics for its societal and global health impact, with some commentators drawing parallels to HIV/AIDS due to the immune dysfunction caused ...

www.ajpmfocus.org

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Jaze 🇨🇦 @jaze.bsky.social · 22h

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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 1d

We need a Domestic Violence Registry because too many abusers walk free. Criminal justice system protects criminals and not victims afterall.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1d

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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Susan @socialistvegan.bsky.social · 1d

This is a recommended listen/watch.

“Palestinian novelist, writer and activist Susan Abulhawa, political scientist John Mearsheimer & Dr. Dhiaa Daoud, MD, an emergency medicine physician currently aboard a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza.”
www.youtube.com/live/K84KSnO...

John Mearsheimer on the End of Israel, Susan Abulhawa on October 7

YouTube video by Katie Halper

www.youtube.com

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@DrJoePajak CSci CChem FRSC @drjoepajak.bsky.social · 22h

Data for England continue to show COVID levels increasing.
ONS deaths: latest data📈doubled in 8 weeks.
Why?
🛑Limited testing
🛑Waning immunity
🛑Low priority by leaders
🛑Limited vaccine eligibility
🛑Scant use of face coverings
🛑HCAIs in healthcare settings
🛑Mixing in poorly ventilated, cramped spaces?

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

This weekend, three men in Evanston hugged their families goodbye to look for work at Home Depot but were attacked by ICE before they could return home.

Two were abducted, one is petrified of leaving the home.

If you’re able, please help us support our neighbors: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand With the Families Left Behind After Evanston ICE Raid, organized by Michele Hays

If you are on social media and live near Evanston, IL, you ma… Michele Hays needs your support for Stand With the Families Left Behind After Evanston ICE Raid

www.gofundme.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 22h

Causes long term debilitating symptoms…

If I say “prevent mosquito bites”… is that too much? Wildly OTT?

abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/w...

New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus

New York health officials have confirmed the state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus and the first such case in the country in six years

abcnews.go.com

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✊🏻The Rebel Spoonie🥄 @therebelspoonie.bsky.social · 21h

Or fund forever wars!!!

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✊🏻The Rebel Spoonie🥄 @therebelspoonie.bsky.social · 21h

Because of course 😑

The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 1d

The entire economy depends on this horseshit so it's your patriotic duty to ask the computer to honk your bingus several times a day

The Verge @theverge.com · 1d

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults

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Dr. bird (She/they/Dr.)🐦‍⬛ @bbiiirdbphd.bsky.social · 2d

Please help Alaska! They need our help!

Western Alaska
Disaster Relief
2025 Fund
Support Our Community Together
Partnership Organizations:
Kawerak, Inc.
Maniilaq Association
Bethel Community Services Foundation
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation
First Alaskans Institute
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Western Alaska is in crisis
Typhoon Halong has devastated communities across the Y-K Delta-flooding homes, displacing families, and cutting off access to clean water, power, and medical care. Entire villages like Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, and Napakiak are in urgent need of rescue, shelter, and supplies.
Michelle DeWitt, BCSF
michelle@bcsfoundation.org
(907)545-6052 (cell)
Megan Cacciola, ACF
mcacciola@alaskaacf.org
(907)249-6617
Your donation to the Western Alaska Disaster
Relief 2025 Fund provides:
• Emergency food, water, and medical aid
• Shelter and supplies for displaced families
• Support for search and rescue operations
• Long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts
Lilah Walker, Healthy Alaska
Natives Foundation
Icwalker@anthc.org
Every dollar helps. Every moment counts.
(907)729-5651
Stand with Western Alaska. Help us protect lives and rebuild hope.
DONATE

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Stephanie Mathis, MLS(ASCP) 😷💜 @stephmu00mls.bsky.social · 2d

www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

www.npr.org

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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 2d

F Ice. F Columbus. And F colonialism.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

Albertsons raises annual profit forecast on steady grocery demand reut.rs/4h67uNY

Albertsons raises annual profit forecast on steady grocery demand

Albertsons raised its annual profit and sales forecast on Tuesday, citing steady demand for essential groceries and pharmacy products despite tight consumer budgets.

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✊🏻The Rebel Spoonie🥄 @therebelspoonie.bsky.social · 2d

As a 61 yr old who has grown up with all of the propaganda, this was a very sad and hard pill for me to swallow. But now that I am aware of it I know we have GOT to do something about it!! It is WE the people, not THEM! Damn, George knew all those years ago and we thought it was just comedy 😬

✊🏻The Rebel Spoonie🥄 @therebelspoonie.bsky.social · 2d

If you need me I will be in my garden!

✊🏻The Rebel Spoonie🥄 @therebelspoonie.bsky.social · 2d

It is SO annoying 😑