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Global citizen, New England resident. Public health advocate. News junkie. Humanist. Fond of the great outdoors and woodland creatures.
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There is a new measles outbreak at one of the migrant detention centers.
This has the potential to be very serious. Somehow I don’t have a lot of faith in the “ICE Health Services Corps”.
This has the potential to be very serious. Somehow I don’t have a lot of faith in the “ICE Health Services Corps”.
Measles cases have been reported in 2 ICE detention facilities in 2026. The facilities are in Arizona and Texas.
Measles is highly contagious. There is a vaccine. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Raise your voice. Call your representatives. Demand humane treatment.
Measles is highly contagious. There is a vaccine. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Raise your voice. Call your representatives. Demand humane treatment.
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 AM
There is a new measles outbreak at one of the migrant detention centers.
This has the potential to be very serious. Somehow I don’t have a lot of faith in the “ICE Health Services Corps”.
This has the potential to be very serious. Somehow I don’t have a lot of faith in the “ICE Health Services Corps”.
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The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
n.pr
January 31, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The South Carolina measles outbreak is now bigger than last year's Texas outbreak and is happening as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status.
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You misspelled "BORED".
January 24, 2026 at 8:39 AM
You misspelled "BORED".
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Whole milk will not stop the out of control measles outbreaks across America.
Vaccines will.
www.nbcnews.com/video/massiv...
Vaccines will.
www.nbcnews.com/video/massiv...
Massive measles outbreak in South Carolina surges
Measles infections in South Carolina have soared to more than 550, and 500 other people are under quarantine. At least ten states have seen new measles cases this month amidst the height of flu season...
www.nbcnews.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Whole milk will not stop the out of control measles outbreaks across America.
Vaccines will.
www.nbcnews.com/video/massiv...
Vaccines will.
www.nbcnews.com/video/massiv...
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but they still haven’t released the Epstein files.
January 16, 2026 at 11:51 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but they still haven’t released the Epstein files.
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RFK Jr saying children need policies based on reality, and science is peak irony.
Today’s reminder that he has no medical, or public health training.
Today’s reminder that he has no medical, or public health training.
January 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
RFK Jr saying children need policies based on reality, and science is peak irony.
Today’s reminder that he has no medical, or public health training.
Today’s reminder that he has no medical, or public health training.
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The American people want the Epstein Files, not Greenland.
January 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The American people want the Epstein Files, not Greenland.
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This is Ollie. He found a perfectly placed carrot snack on his walk. Simply can't believe his luck. 13/10 best day ever (TT: maxime_aries)
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
This is Ollie. He found a perfectly placed carrot snack on his walk. Simply can't believe his luck. 13/10 best day ever (TT: maxime_aries)
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Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
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There’s a lesson there.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
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There’s a lesson there.
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There’s a lesson there.
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Guys, Trump doesn’t care about Christians in Africa and it’s not really about the Nigerian oil.
It’s the rare earth minerals.
Nigeria has exploded in rare earth mineral production in the last couple of years. In fact, it is the number five rare earth mineral producer on the planet.
It’s the rare earth minerals.
Nigeria has exploded in rare earth mineral production in the last couple of years. In fact, it is the number five rare earth mineral producer on the planet.
December 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Guys, Trump doesn’t care about Christians in Africa and it’s not really about the Nigerian oil.
It’s the rare earth minerals.
Nigeria has exploded in rare earth mineral production in the last couple of years. In fact, it is the number five rare earth mineral producer on the planet.
It’s the rare earth minerals.
Nigeria has exploded in rare earth mineral production in the last couple of years. In fact, it is the number five rare earth mineral producer on the planet.
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America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
America's richest 10% now hold 60% of the nation's wealth.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
The bottom half of America? It holds just 6%.
Wealth inequality is eating this country alive.
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For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
December 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
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Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
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on this day in 2012, 20 children and 6 adults are killed in mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. And with the awful shooting at Brown University yesterday, we still haven't done anything on meaningful national gun laws. Enough is enough.
December 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
on this day in 2012, 20 children and 6 adults are killed in mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. And with the awful shooting at Brown University yesterday, we still haven't done anything on meaningful national gun laws. Enough is enough.
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Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
December 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Happy 100th birthday to Dick Van Dyke!
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One of the most disturbing things about the U.S. government getting themselves into the anti-vaccine game is that it is a time-release poison pill.
It will take a few years before the worst of the harm is visible to enough people that they will truly understand what has been done to them.
It will take a few years before the worst of the harm is visible to enough people that they will truly understand what has been done to them.
December 8, 2025 at 9:43 PM
One of the most disturbing things about the U.S. government getting themselves into the anti-vaccine game is that it is a time-release poison pill.
It will take a few years before the worst of the harm is visible to enough people that they will truly understand what has been done to them.
It will take a few years before the worst of the harm is visible to enough people that they will truly understand what has been done to them.
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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Botulism in baby formula. Welcome to RFKjr's CDC.
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Botulism in baby formula. Welcome to RFKjr's CDC.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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We just want to take a moment to thank all the poll workers today. It’s been a hectic day, and we know everyone is working hard to keep things running smoothly! 💚
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We just want to take a moment to thank all the poll workers today. It’s been a hectic day, and we know everyone is working hard to keep things running smoothly! 💚
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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For every one meal a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides 9. Food banks cannot bridge the gap if SNAP benefits aren’t available.
October 29, 2025 at 1:25 AM
For every one meal a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides 9. Food banks cannot bridge the gap if SNAP benefits aren’t available.
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.