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Dog Mom. I try to live by The Golden Rule.
Dog Mom. I try to live by The Golden Rule.
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This is grossly irresponsible reporting by the AP. What’s being offered is not a buyout. The deal is if you agree to resign in September you can continue working remotely until then. There is no buyout or severance.
January 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This is grossly irresponsible reporting by the AP. What’s being offered is not a buyout. The deal is if you agree to resign in September you can continue working remotely until then. There is no buyout or severance.
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How is this not the biggest scandal in America right now? Isn’t this unprecedented??
Maybe Dems in the Senate should take a break from voting to confirm Trump nominees & condemn the guy who said he wanted Pelosi ‘hanged’ on Jan 6th, & also condemn the guy who just released him from prison! Sheesh.
Maybe Dems in the Senate should take a break from voting to confirm Trump nominees & condemn the guy who said he wanted Pelosi ‘hanged’ on Jan 6th, & also condemn the guy who just released him from prison! Sheesh.
Trump gives top stormtrooper Stewart Rhodes a seat on stage at his speech, in case you thought he was done with January 6
January 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
How is this not the biggest scandal in America right now? Isn’t this unprecedented??
Maybe Dems in the Senate should take a break from voting to confirm Trump nominees & condemn the guy who said he wanted Pelosi ‘hanged’ on Jan 6th, & also condemn the guy who just released him from prison! Sheesh.
Maybe Dems in the Senate should take a break from voting to confirm Trump nominees & condemn the guy who said he wanted Pelosi ‘hanged’ on Jan 6th, & also condemn the guy who just released him from prison! Sheesh.
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The MAGA regime just revoked the sensitive locations policy that stopped ICE-Gestapo from arresting immigrants in schools, churches and hospitals.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this racist evil.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this racist evil.
January 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The MAGA regime just revoked the sensitive locations policy that stopped ICE-Gestapo from arresting immigrants in schools, churches and hospitals.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this racist evil.
Fuck you to everyone who voted for this racist evil.
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Now that MAGA is emboldened as ever I think we all should take this advice to heart. We know they will jump into our replies and if we engage it will just frustrate most, so don’t platform the idiots. Facts are facts, save your energy. We got this because #WeAreTheOpposition
January 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Now that MAGA is emboldened as ever I think we all should take this advice to heart. We know they will jump into our replies and if we engage it will just frustrate most, so don’t platform the idiots. Facts are facts, save your energy. We got this because #WeAreTheOpposition
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I’m Not Sad About What’s In The Special Counsel Report. I’m Sad The American People Don’t Care About What’s In It
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January 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’m Not Sad About What’s In The Special Counsel Report. I’m Sad The American People Don’t Care About What’s In It
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Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
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If you think this country is going broke taking care of the poor, you should see how much it spends taking care of the rich.
December 27, 2024 at 11:51 PM
If you think this country is going broke taking care of the poor, you should see how much it spends taking care of the rich.
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Republicans are now making women have babies that will die because “life.”
Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision
The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2...
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December 17, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Republicans are now making women have babies that will die because “life.”
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📌NOTE: In wake of this CEO's killing, it's worth pointing out that America doesn’t have a health care system, it has a health care INDUSTRY.
This need to be corrected pronto -- but because of the billions of dollars involved, won't be.
This need to be corrected pronto -- but because of the billions of dollars involved, won't be.
December 10, 2024 at 7:04 PM
📌NOTE: In wake of this CEO's killing, it's worth pointing out that America doesn’t have a health care system, it has a health care INDUSTRY.
This need to be corrected pronto -- but because of the billions of dollars involved, won't be.
This need to be corrected pronto -- but because of the billions of dollars involved, won't be.
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Guess we can call off the manhunt for the CEO assassin, vigilante killing is legal in NYC
Daniel Penny, the man who held Jordan Neely in a chokehold, has been acquitted
December 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Guess we can call off the manhunt for the CEO assassin, vigilante killing is legal in NYC
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How our current healthcare system "works":
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Insurance Corp: Maybe! But if we accept, you're paying a high deductible, after step therapy, or prior-auth
Patient: Ok
How universal healthcare systems work:
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Patient: Ok
The End
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Insurance Corp: Maybe! But if we accept, you're paying a high deductible, after step therapy, or prior-auth
Patient: Ok
How universal healthcare systems work:
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Patient: Ok
The End
December 9, 2024 at 3:03 PM
How our current healthcare system "works":
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Insurance Corp: Maybe! But if we accept, you're paying a high deductible, after step therapy, or prior-auth
Patient: Ok
How universal healthcare systems work:
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Patient: Ok
The End
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Insurance Corp: Maybe! But if we accept, you're paying a high deductible, after step therapy, or prior-auth
Patient: Ok
How universal healthcare systems work:
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Patient: Ok
The End
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I don't condone the killing of another human as just occurred. but honestly, it's exactly what our healthcare system has been doing to the American people.
How our current healthcare system "works":
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Insurance Corp: Maybe! But if we accept, you're paying a high deductible, after step therapy, or prior-auth
Patient: Ok
How universal healthcare systems work:
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Patient: Ok
The End
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Insurance Corp: Maybe! But if we accept, you're paying a high deductible, after step therapy, or prior-auth
Patient: Ok
How universal healthcare systems work:
Dr: Patient needs X medicine
Patient: Ok
The End
December 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I don't condone the killing of another human as just occurred. but honestly, it's exactly what our healthcare system has been doing to the American people.
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Every word out of his mouth is a lie. But Americans no longer care about lying.
Trump: 13,099 murderers released into our country over the last three years.
Welker: The thirteen thousand figure I think goes back around 40 years
Trump: No, it doesn’t. It’s within the three year period. It’s during the Biden term
Welker: The thirteen thousand figure I think goes back around 40 years
Trump: No, it doesn’t. It’s within the three year period. It’s during the Biden term
December 9, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Every word out of his mouth is a lie. But Americans no longer care about lying.
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Elon Musk is a corporate raider with an established history of buying up businesses, pushing out the founders, taking credit for their inventions and reshaping those businesses in his own image.
His latest raid?
The United States of America.
His latest raid?
The United States of America.
December 8, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Elon Musk is a corporate raider with an established history of buying up businesses, pushing out the founders, taking credit for their inventions and reshaping those businesses in his own image.
His latest raid?
The United States of America.
His latest raid?
The United States of America.
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How many more examples do we need before we realize the "rules" aren't going to stop them?
December 7, 2024 at 12:56 PM
How many more examples do we need before we realize the "rules" aren't going to stop them?
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Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
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A democracy cannot survive when a single private citizen can effectively purchase the presidency.
And I won’t even mention that his citizenship was most likely obtained through fraud.
And I won’t even mention that his citizenship was most likely obtained through fraud.
Elon Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help Donald Trump win the presidency, federal filings revealed.
Elon Musk Spent Over $250 Million to Help Elect Trump
The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:58 AM
A democracy cannot survive when a single private citizen can effectively purchase the presidency.
And I won’t even mention that his citizenship was most likely obtained through fraud.
And I won’t even mention that his citizenship was most likely obtained through fraud.
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Will they wake me up and let me smoke a joint before they proceed?
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or pro...
www.asahq.org
December 5, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Will they wake me up and let me smoke a joint before they proceed?
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Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or pro...
www.asahq.org
December 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
It the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
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Today we remember the legacy of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
December 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Today we remember the legacy of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
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1. In April 2024, California raised the minimum wage for fast food chains to $20/hour
The industry claimed it would be devastating & require significant job cuts and prices increases
Here is what really happened: workers got a raise, prices went modestly, and the industry continued to add jobs
The industry claimed it would be devastating & require significant job cuts and prices increases
Here is what really happened: workers got a raise, prices went modestly, and the industry continued to add jobs
What really happened after California raised its minimum wage to $20 for fast food workers
What would happen to the fast food industry if it had to pay its workers something closer to a living wage?
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December 3, 2024 at 3:24 PM
1. In April 2024, California raised the minimum wage for fast food chains to $20/hour
The industry claimed it would be devastating & require significant job cuts and prices increases
Here is what really happened: workers got a raise, prices went modestly, and the industry continued to add jobs
The industry claimed it would be devastating & require significant job cuts and prices increases
Here is what really happened: workers got a raise, prices went modestly, and the industry continued to add jobs