@kbcarey.bsky.social
Professor
Brown University School of Public Health
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS)
Brown University School of Public Health
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS)
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Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Important take-away: while no one response will "solve" the problem of gun violence, we need to layer policies over one another to reduce the likelihood of these events happening so frequently.
First We Grieve
Then we must act.
Very important article written by Dr. Megan Ranney and published in The Atlantic Monthly @theatlantic.com
Then we must act.
Very important article written by Dr. Megan Ranney and published in The Atlantic Monthly @theatlantic.com
After tragedies like those this weekend, particularly when the horror of gun violence hits so close to home:
First, we grieve. Then, turn to facts. Then, with understanding rather than anger or fear, we must act - with community and heart at the center. 💜
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
First, we grieve. Then, turn to facts. Then, with understanding rather than anger or fear, we must act - with community and heart at the center. 💜
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
December 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Important take-away: while no one response will "solve" the problem of gun violence, we need to layer policies over one another to reduce the likelihood of these events happening so frequently.
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“Kids who experience discrimination are dealing with stressors that others might not face,” @browncaas.bsky.social Professor @rosalesr.bsky.social says. “If a young person lacks coping strategies...they might turn to less healthy ways of coping—such as alcohol or tobacco.”
Discrimination drives up substance use risk among youth of color, new study finds
Amidst a reversal in youth substance-use trends, a new study links experiences of discrimination among young people of color to an increased risk of turning to substances as a coping mechanism.
sph.brown.edu
October 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Kids who experience discrimination are dealing with stressors that others might not face,” @browncaas.bsky.social Professor @rosalesr.bsky.social says. “If a young person lacks coping strategies...they might turn to less healthy ways of coping—such as alcohol or tobacco.”
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Never before in American history has one state's military force been deployed in another state over its objection.
I say never because the Civil War involved states whose governments legally ceased to exist, their offices vacated by constructive resignation, with no legitimate governors to object.
I say never because the Civil War involved states whose governments legally ceased to exist, their offices vacated by constructive resignation, with no legitimate governors to object.
October 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Never before in American history has one state's military force been deployed in another state over its objection.
I say never because the Civil War involved states whose governments legally ceased to exist, their offices vacated by constructive resignation, with no legitimate governors to object.
I say never because the Civil War involved states whose governments legally ceased to exist, their offices vacated by constructive resignation, with no legitimate governors to object.
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Florida's Surgeon General is dead wrong. Requiring children to get vaccinated to prevent measles, mumps & polio is not akin to "slavery."
Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved millions of lives & reduced the infant mortality rate by 40%.
Vaccines save lives — period.
Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved millions of lives & reduced the infant mortality rate by 40%.
Vaccines save lives — period.
Breaking News: Florida plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida Says It Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates
The state would be the first to scrap requirements that children be vaccinated to attend school, among other rules.
nyti.ms
September 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Florida's Surgeon General is dead wrong. Requiring children to get vaccinated to prevent measles, mumps & polio is not akin to "slavery."
Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved millions of lives & reduced the infant mortality rate by 40%.
Vaccines save lives — period.
Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved millions of lives & reduced the infant mortality rate by 40%.
Vaccines save lives — period.
I say HANDS OFF THE SMITHSONIAN -- it is an inspiring resource for all Americans and visitors alike!
Trump targets the Smithsonian again, says it focuses too much on how bad slavery was reut.rs/4mTQxbu
Trump targets the Smithsonian again, says it focuses too much on how bad slavery was
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday he will pressure the Smithsonian Institution - a premier museum, education and research complex for U.S. history and culture - to accept his demands, just like he did with colleges and universities by threatening to cut federal funding.
reut.rs
August 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I say HANDS OFF THE SMITHSONIAN -- it is an inspiring resource for all Americans and visitors alike!
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Trump targets the Smithsonian again, says it focuses too much on how bad slavery was reut.rs/4mTQxbu
Trump targets the Smithsonian again, says it focuses too much on how bad slavery was
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday he will pressure the Smithsonian Institution - a premier museum, education and research complex for U.S. history and culture - to accept his demands, just like he did with colleges and universities by threatening to cut federal funding.
reut.rs
August 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Trump targets the Smithsonian again, says it focuses too much on how bad slavery was reut.rs/4mTQxbu
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This explains the MAGA crowd.
August 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This explains the MAGA crowd.
This is an interesting counter-narrative about the role of immigrants in the US.
Just a reminder that immigrants are good for society and the economy. https://youtu.be/LCl9-uaKzv8?feature=shared
The Truth About Immigrants and the Economy | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
August 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This is an interesting counter-narrative about the role of immigrants in the US.
How is this not just extortion, as the administration goes after one university after another?
The massive list of suspended UCLA grants came out today: 300 NSF and 500 NIH grants. I am miraculously not on the list, but this is devastating. Science will be lost, progress will be frozen, people will lose jobs, and careers in science and medicine are being destroyed. This is not ok.
August 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
How is this not just extortion, as the administration goes after one university after another?
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Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will shut down its Office of Research and Development and eliminate thousands of agency jobs. According to the agency, this office has long served as the scientific backbone of its efforts to protect both public health and the environment.
July 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will shut down its Office of Research and Development and eliminate thousands of agency jobs. According to the agency, this office has long served as the scientific backbone of its efforts to protect both public health and the environment.
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I didn’t fight and defend this country overseas to watch American women lose their rights right here at home.
July 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I didn’t fight and defend this country overseas to watch American women lose their rights right here at home.
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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.
July 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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These are the weak points. You know what to do. First thing tomorrow, use 5calls.org and raise hell.
July 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
These are the weak points. You know what to do. First thing tomorrow, use 5calls.org and raise hell.
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Just think of all the cancer, HIV, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other public health research this money could’ve been spent on instead—and weep. “The deployment of 700 Marines and thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles — estimated to last 60 days — will cost about $134 million”
Update from Eric Schmitt
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Just think of all the cancer, HIV, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other public health research this money could’ve been spent on instead—and weep. “The deployment of 700 Marines and thousands of National Guard troops to Los Angeles — estimated to last 60 days — will cost about $134 million”
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Fake emergencies to justify crackdowns-not very original
June 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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For every $1 spent on research $2.30 are gained in economic development. Besides being intellectually stupid this is financially stupid. This has nothing to do with making America/Americans better this has to do with make this country authoritarian.
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
NIH funding delivers exponential economic returns — Harvard Gazette
Report finds all 50 states reap gains in patient health, job creation, research resources, business development.
news.harvard.edu
June 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
For every $1 spent on research $2.30 are gained in economic development. Besides being intellectually stupid this is financially stupid. This has nothing to do with making America/Americans better this has to do with make this country authoritarian.
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
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Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles without the governor’s request or consent. Governor Newsom has publicly condemned the move, calling it “purposefully inflammatory.”
June 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump is deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles without the governor’s request or consent. Governor Newsom has publicly condemned the move, calling it “purposefully inflammatory.”
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A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
June 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A recent study found that for every $1 invested in the National Weather Service, it produces $73 in value to Americans.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
Not only is the NWS a life-saving government resource, it's actually quite efficient.
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"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”
June 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"If what you're doing is legitimate and lawful, why do you need to cover your face?”
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Today the Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to transfer thousands of acres of national forestland including a Native American sacred site, to Resolution Copper a mining company owned by Rio Tinto and BHP. The land holds deep spiritual significance for the Western Apache tribe.
May 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Today the Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to transfer thousands of acres of national forestland including a Native American sacred site, to Resolution Copper a mining company owned by Rio Tinto and BHP. The land holds deep spiritual significance for the Western Apache tribe.
Listening to the nurses...
Medicare for All isn't radical.
What's radical is that we are the only major country not to guarantee health care as a human right.
Don’t believe me?
Listen to what these nurses have say:
What's radical is that we are the only major country not to guarantee health care as a human right.
Don’t believe me?
Listen to what these nurses have say:
May 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Listening to the nurses...