Erik Heinicke
@erikheinicke.bsky.social
History, politics, equities, the environment and science. A healthy environment improves the quality of life for us all #ClimateAction. A gen-X Pennsylvanian hiker and biker
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Do you realize how big a business Medicare and Medicaid is for PRIVATE insurance companies ?
That doctors are already quitting because what Medicaid and Medicare pays them is too low and the paper work is an overwhelming time and dollar suck ?
That doctors are already quitting because what Medicaid and Medicare pays them is too low and the paper work is an overwhelming time and dollar suck ?
It’s time to end medical insurance companies and move to a single payer system that covers everyone.
Leave it in the hands of the corporations and it’s nothing but a con game to siphon billions a month out of public and private coffers and into the super-yachts of the filthy rich.
Leave it in the hands of the corporations and it’s nothing but a con game to siphon billions a month out of public and private coffers and into the super-yachts of the filthy rich.
I hope the Dems realize that if they extend the ACA subsidies, and take no other steps, they are giving carte blanche to the biggest insurance companies and major hospital systems to find new ways to game the system and increase costs.
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Do you realize how big a business Medicare and Medicaid is for PRIVATE insurance companies ?
That doctors are already quitting because what Medicaid and Medicare pays them is too low and the paper work is an overwhelming time and dollar suck ?
That doctors are already quitting because what Medicaid and Medicare pays them is too low and the paper work is an overwhelming time and dollar suck ?
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Real wages (after inflation) were growing at 2.0% last year. Now it’s 0.8% — “clearly playing into what the majority of American households would define as an affordability crisis.”
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December 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Real wages (after inflation) were growing at 2.0% last year. Now it’s 0.8% — “clearly playing into what the majority of American households would define as an affordability crisis.”
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With offers of zero rent, the Veterans Community Project's tiny home villages are extending housing — and hope — for homeless U.S. military veterans.
With an offer of ‘zero rent,’ tiny home villages extend housing — and hope — for homeless veterans
The Veterans Community Project provides temporary housing in 240-square-foot homes for veterans who stay an average of 335 days to address problems.
www.stripes.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
With offers of zero rent, the Veterans Community Project's tiny home villages are extending housing — and hope — for homeless U.S. military veterans.
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Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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PFAS have been linked to several kinds of cancer, birth defects, damage to the liver and immune system, and other health problems. The EPA plans to relax rules requiring companies to report PFAS products and weaken drinking water standards for the chemicals.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/n...
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food - The Boston Globe
The agency approved two new pesticides that will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli, and potatoes.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
PFAS have been linked to several kinds of cancer, birth defects, damage to the liver and immune system, and other health problems. The EPA plans to relax rules requiring companies to report PFAS products and weaken drinking water standards for the chemicals.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/22/n...
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UPDATE: Since launching our own methane-tracking satellite earlier this year, California has helped close 10 large methane leaks in our state.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
California is moving forward with a groundbreaking satellite project to track and reduce methane emissions.
With this innovative technology, we’ll be able to move faster to cut methane emissions — protecting Californians and tackling harmful pollution.
With this innovative technology, we’ll be able to move faster to cut methane emissions — protecting Californians and tackling harmful pollution.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
UPDATE: Since launching our own methane-tracking satellite earlier this year, California has helped close 10 large methane leaks in our state.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
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No, seriously. Go get your flu shot. I’m not kidding.
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
No, seriously. Go get your flu shot. I’m not kidding.
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Imagine looking at RFK Jr.’s resume and thinking, “Yeah, this is our guy.”
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Imagine looking at RFK Jr.’s resume and thinking, “Yeah, this is our guy.”
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every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours
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That Texas gerrymander isn’t looking so smart anymore, now is it?
Oops.
Oops.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
That Texas gerrymander isn’t looking so smart anymore, now is it?
Oops.
Oops.
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Pierre Robert, the voice of Philadelphia rock radio for decades, has died at age 70. More:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Pierre Robert, Philadelphia's Voice of Rock Radio, Dead at 70
Pierre Robert, the voice of Philadelphia rock radio for decades, has died at age 70.
www.rollingstone.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Pierre Robert, the voice of Philadelphia rock radio for decades, has died at age 70. More:
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Radio Remembers Pierre Robert
Beasley Media Group has announced the passing of 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia midday host Pierre Robert.
Beasley Media Group has announced the passing of 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia midday host Pierre Robert.
Radio Remembers Pierre Robert
Beasley Media Group has announced the passing of 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia midday host Pierre Robert.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Radio Remembers Pierre Robert
Beasley Media Group has announced the passing of 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia midday host Pierre Robert.
Beasley Media Group has announced the passing of 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia midday host Pierre Robert.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Pretty amazing finding.
mRNA covid vaccines may “turbo charge” cancer immunotherapy, research suggests
Patients with cancer who received a covid mRNA vaccine within 100 days of beginning immunotherapy treatment gained significant benefit in terms of survival and disease progression, new research sugges...
www.bmj.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Pretty amazing finding.
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Massachusetts Health Connector?
That's what we call the Affordable Care Act.
MassHealth?
That's Medicaid and CHIP.
Trump and Republicans are attacking the millions of Massachusetts residents who rely on these programs to survive.
That's what we call the Affordable Care Act.
MassHealth?
That's Medicaid and CHIP.
Trump and Republicans are attacking the millions of Massachusetts residents who rely on these programs to survive.
October 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Massachusetts Health Connector?
That's what we call the Affordable Care Act.
MassHealth?
That's Medicaid and CHIP.
Trump and Republicans are attacking the millions of Massachusetts residents who rely on these programs to survive.
That's what we call the Affordable Care Act.
MassHealth?
That's Medicaid and CHIP.
Trump and Republicans are attacking the millions of Massachusetts residents who rely on these programs to survive.
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The Who record “Who Are You” 48 years ago today — at a time, Daltrey said, when the band “felt very threatened by the punk thing.”
“.. It was like, ‘Well, they think they’re f–king tough, but we’re f–king tougher.’ .. When I listen back .., I can hear that it made me incredibly aggressive.”
“.. It was like, ‘Well, they think they’re f–king tough, but we’re f–king tougher.’ .. When I listen back .., I can hear that it made me incredibly aggressive.”
October 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Who record “Who Are You” 48 years ago today — at a time, Daltrey said, when the band “felt very threatened by the punk thing.”
“.. It was like, ‘Well, they think they’re f–king tough, but we’re f–king tougher.’ .. When I listen back .., I can hear that it made me incredibly aggressive.”
“.. It was like, ‘Well, they think they’re f–king tough, but we’re f–king tougher.’ .. When I listen back .., I can hear that it made me incredibly aggressive.”
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200 years ago today LOCOMOTION pulled a train between Darlington and Stockton and everything changed.
September 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
200 years ago today LOCOMOTION pulled a train between Darlington and Stockton and everything changed.