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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 1d

The Twin Cities are diverse and special… and immigrant owned business are significant to the health of communities. As a breakfast burrito aficionado — I look forward to visiting El Tejaban soon!

MPR News @mprnews.org · 1d

Immigrant businesses aren’t just surviving in Richfield — they’re shaping the city’s economy and community. “America produces trillions of dollars through immigrants and from immigrant labor and immigrant owned businesses,” Simon Joel Trautmann Cordova said, who leads group for business owners.

Meet some of the immigrant-owned businesses bringing global flavors to Richfield

Minnesota’s immigrant-owned businesses are central to the state’s economy. In Richfield — a suburb just south of Minneapolis — entrepreneurs from around the world are shaping the city’s food and shopp...

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MPR News @mprnews.org · 1d

On Thursday, join us for an event, presented by Sahan Community Live and MPR News North Star Journey Live, at the St. Paul Neighborhood Network in St. Paul. Come hear from students of color about how they are weighing the opportunities — and costs — of higher education. Register at the link below.

North Star Journey Live and Sahan Community Live – Is college still worth it? | MPR Events

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, join us for an event, presented by Sahan Community Live and MPR News North Star Journey Live, at the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network in St. Paul. Come hear from students ...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 1d

Great gig alert! 🚨

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Tradeoffs @tradeoffs.org · 2d

Tradeoffs is hiring a reporter/producer!

We’re looking for an experienced health care journalist ready to contribute to our distinct footprint at a moment of audience and impact growth for our newsroom.

Learn more about the position and how to apply: tradeoffs.org/reporter-pro...

Reporter/Producer

We're looking for an experienced health care journalist ready to contribute to Tradeoffs' distinct footprint at a moment of audience and impact growth for our newsroom.

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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 2d

The evidence is unequivocal: Vaccines do not cause autism. Yet adding autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to do, could threaten its financial viability. @celinegounder.com kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Inside the High-Stakes Battle Over Vaccine Injury Compensation, Autism, and Public Trust - KFF Health News

The evidence is unequivocal: Vaccines do not cause autism. Yet adding autism to the list of conditions covered by a federal payout program, as health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems inclined to ...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 6d

I'm working on a new show for Call to Mind and I want to know what stresses you out? What keeps you up at night? How does stress affect your mental health? Comment below or email with your stories about STRESS [email protected]

TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 14d

About 15-years of my career has been working on health and science news. At one of my jobs we used to say "our shows aren't political... they apply to everyone since we all have health and need medical solutions..." It's WILD that medicine has gotten political. I'm not saying healthcare. Medicine.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14d

At the New York Times’s annual Climate Forward event, watch world leaders, executives and activists discuss how President Trump has upended global climate policy. Watch live:

Climate Forward Live Updates: How Trump Is Changing Climate Policy Globally

The New York Times’s annual Climate Forward event includes Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, among others. The discussion is focusing on how environmental policies are shifting around the globe.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 14d

I'm tuned into the Climate Forward event and looking for stories and work addressing the impact of climate change on mental health. What leaders, change makers, and orgs are addressing climate and mental health?

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 15d

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...

A Fact-Check on Trump’s Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 15d

The Daily @nytimes.com podcast did a good breakdown of the President's remarks about autism last night. Follow up fact check piece in comments. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/p...

Trump, Tylenol and Autism

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Sherry Pagoto, PhD @drsherrypagoto.bsky.social · 16d

The Coalition of Autism Scientists have entered the chat:

“The data cited do not support the claim that Tylenol causes autism and leucovorin is a cure, and only stoke fear and falsely suggest hope where there is no simple answer.”

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Autism experts question HHS statements on Tylenol, leucovorin

Concerns include the administration’s reliance on weak, correlational evidence rather than established research…

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 17d

NEW: Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal.

But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

Psychiatric Hospitals Turn Away Patients Who Need Urgent Care. The Facilities Face Few Consequences.

Discharging patients who are at risk of harming themselves or others is illegal. But dozens of psychiatric hospitals aren’t honoring the law — and the government isn’t following up.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 16d

What are you stressed 😵‍💫 about? And how does stress affect your mental health 🫤? I'm gathering stories for an upcoming episode of Call to Mind 💚 and would love to hear from you! Comment below or email: [email protected]

#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 22d

Unsung heroes of cities… public transit workers. On the same ride saw my bus driver defuse an angry rider, deal with ticket nonsense… and take extra care helping a rider with disabilities.

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 23d

What are you stressed about? And how does stress affect your mental health? I'm gathering stories for an upcoming episode of Call to Mind and would love to hear from you! Comment below or email [email protected]

TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 23d

I heard about this but hadn't seen it... this is wild. Casually suggesting to kill people struggling with untreated mental illness or homelessness. Such violent comments just discourage people from getting help. #mentalhealthmatters

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 26d

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Talking Volumes: Stacey Abrams on democracy, the power of reading and her new novel, 'Coded Justice'

Stacey Abrams launched the 2025 season of Talking Volumes this week with a warm, funny and inspiring conversation about how to make sense of this disorienting world without losing your humanity or hop...

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 26d

This week, Stacey Abrams joined @mprnews.org host Kerri Miller at Talking Volumes to discuss her new book. Given difficult news... the conversation wove btwn current events, Stacey's life, also books, writing, & lessons from stories. So good! Listen in MN 91.1 FM or stream it www.mprnews.org/listen

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 28d

At Talking Volumes and tonight’s incredible author is Stacey Abrams. I love that in addition to being a gifted debater, politician, and voter rights advocate… she also writes thrillers!

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Duluth News Tribune @duluthnewstribune.com · 29d

Aviation workers are required to disclose mental health care they receive, but often avoid getting help out of fear they’ll be barred from doing their jobs. The bill seeks to change that.

Stauber bill to support mental health of pilots, air traffic controllers passes House

Aviation workers are required to disclose mental health care they receive, but often avoid getting help out of fear they’ll be barred from doing their jobs. The bill seeks to change that.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 29d

Italy sounds like a dream. It's been a huge point of skepticism since vaccine manufacturers are big for-profit pharmaceutical companies.

Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 29d

I sincerely think the biggest problem embracing extremism as a public health issue with evidence-based interventions. … is everyone being on the same page about WHO is an extremist and WHAT is extreme behavior. That's always been the problem, right?

Healthbeat @healthbeat.org · Sep 9

Researchers who study extremism say that, as the federal government terminates grants for violence prevention, state governments and local communities are recognizing they’re on their own. Here's how they're working to find solutions in two towns.

Researchers shift tactics to tackle extremism as public health threat

Researchers who study extremism say that, as the federal government terminates grants for violence prevention, state governments and local communities are recognizing they’re on their own. Here's how they're working to find solutions in two towns.

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Jessica Bari @jessicabari.bsky.social · 29d

Are doctors getting rich from giving vaccines to kids? Nope.
www.healthbeat.org/2025/09/03/r...

Do pediatricians recommend vaccines to make a profit? There’s not much money in it

RFK Jr. says doctors are paid to vaccinate. But a close look at the process shows pediatric practices make little profit — and sometimes lose money — on vaccines. Here's what to know.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Sep 7

Thousands of federal staffers working on mental health-related issues have been purged by Trump’s government.

It's all a part of the president's mental health plan: Defund, incarcerate, disappear.

Trump's mental health plan: Defund, incarcerate, disappear

His speeches on homelessness drip with fear and disgust. His policies are worse.

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