Maria George
@mitzigander.bsky.social
Public Health - Environmental Health Education. Voracious reader of all genres. Mom of two boys and one one-eyed dog. Scuba diver. Traveler.
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IF YOU ARE IN ONE OF THESE DISTRICTS PLEASE MAKE A CALL RIGHT NOW
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
IF YOU ARE IN ONE OF THESE DISTRICTS PLEASE MAKE A CALL RIGHT NOW
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
Michigan in the news!
Following the decision to remove all sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and Michigan Association of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Physicians (MAPPP) released the attached.
Following the decision to remove all sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and Michigan Association of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Physicians (MAPPP) released the attached.
June 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Michigan in the news!
Following the decision to remove all sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and Michigan Association of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Physicians (MAPPP) released the attached.
Following the decision to remove all sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and Michigan Association of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Physicians (MAPPP) released the attached.
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This is such solid communication on the impacts of budget cuts from a local, trusted source.
We need people in public health to do this.
10/10.
This is such solid communication on the impacts of budget cuts from a local, trusted source.
We need people in public health to do this.
10/10.
John Morales on National Weather Service cuts and how it will impact hurricane season
YouTube video by NBC 6 South Florida
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June 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
m.youtube.com/watch?v=bwmm...
This is such solid communication on the impacts of budget cuts from a local, trusted source.
We need people in public health to do this.
10/10.
This is such solid communication on the impacts of budget cuts from a local, trusted source.
We need people in public health to do this.
10/10.
My state rep is all-in on bringing state workers back to Lansing. Because they want to spend tax money on buildings? And because there is a “growing number of complaints about lack of assistance”.
This is nonsense, false, and makes me furious.
This is nonsense, false, and makes me furious.
May 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My state rep is all-in on bringing state workers back to Lansing. Because they want to spend tax money on buildings? And because there is a “growing number of complaints about lack of assistance”.
This is nonsense, false, and makes me furious.
This is nonsense, false, and makes me furious.
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People are gathering at “climate cafés” to discuss how climate change is affecting their lives and their emotions surrounding it. With locations around the world, attendees can share their anxieties and fears about the future without the pressure of trying to find a solution.
Community, conversation, music: How people are tackling eco-anxiety around the world - The World from PRX
People are meeting at “climate cafés” to talk about how climate change is impacting their lives and their feelings around it. With locations around the world, attendees can share their anxieties and f...
theworld.org
May 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
People are gathering at “climate cafés” to discuss how climate change is affecting their lives and their emotions surrounding it. With locations around the world, attendees can share their anxieties and fears about the future without the pressure of trying to find a solution.
I grew up in a Catholic community and the new Pope gives me hope. I liked where Francis was leading the church and hope Leo continues.
I’d also warn everyone to temper their optimism at a “progressive pope”. He may be seen as “progressive” to Catholics, but that will still be conservative to most.
I’d also warn everyone to temper their optimism at a “progressive pope”. He may be seen as “progressive” to Catholics, but that will still be conservative to most.
May 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I grew up in a Catholic community and the new Pope gives me hope. I liked where Francis was leading the church and hope Leo continues.
I’d also warn everyone to temper their optimism at a “progressive pope”. He may be seen as “progressive” to Catholics, but that will still be conservative to most.
I’d also warn everyone to temper their optimism at a “progressive pope”. He may be seen as “progressive” to Catholics, but that will still be conservative to most.
Gov Whitmer said she has no intention of forcing State Workers back to office. I hope she keeps her word!
I like to think it’s all the calling and emailing I’ve been doing. 😂
My message to my state reps should be that if I didn’t have to commute I wouldn’t have 30 minutes a day to call them…
I like to think it’s all the calling and emailing I’ve been doing. 😂
My message to my state reps should be that if I didn’t have to commute I wouldn’t have 30 minutes a day to call them…
May 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Gov Whitmer said she has no intention of forcing State Workers back to office. I hope she keeps her word!
I like to think it’s all the calling and emailing I’ve been doing. 😂
My message to my state reps should be that if I didn’t have to commute I wouldn’t have 30 minutes a day to call them…
I like to think it’s all the calling and emailing I’ve been doing. 😂
My message to my state reps should be that if I didn’t have to commute I wouldn’t have 30 minutes a day to call them…
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Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
It’s easy to attack the Peace Corps when you’ve never served. Easy to slash AmeriCorps when you’ve never received support in your rural clinic or struggling farm. Easy to mock career diplomats or cut veterans’ benefits when you’ve never worn the uniform or walked the long, uncertain road of service.
May 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It’s easy to attack the Peace Corps when you’ve never served. Easy to slash AmeriCorps when you’ve never received support in your rural clinic or struggling farm. Easy to mock career diplomats or cut veterans’ benefits when you’ve never worn the uniform or walked the long, uncertain road of service.
Matt Hall makes me furious. This would have a detrimental impact on his own constituents’ ability to work for the state. It’s inane that he would be pushing this.
I called my local state rep urging them to say no to this inequitable policy. And I’ve emailed Whitmer.
www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
I called my local state rep urging them to say no to this inequitable policy. And I’ve emailed Whitmer.
www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
Lawmakers push for state workers to return to office
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is pushing state employees to return to their physical offices in downtown Lansing. 6 News’ Tim Skubick has more.
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April 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Matt Hall makes me furious. This would have a detrimental impact on his own constituents’ ability to work for the state. It’s inane that he would be pushing this.
I called my local state rep urging them to say no to this inequitable policy. And I’ve emailed Whitmer.
www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
I called my local state rep urging them to say no to this inequitable policy. And I’ve emailed Whitmer.
www.wlns.com/top-stories/...
Today I called my State Rep to urge him NOT to support Matt Hall’s push to force state workers back to office.
I was shocked that their staff: 1. Answered. 2. Were pleasant. 3. Chatted and asked questions. 4. Told me he’d call me if he heard anything.
Maybe local politics are where it’s at.
I was shocked that their staff: 1. Answered. 2. Were pleasant. 3. Chatted and asked questions. 4. Told me he’d call me if he heard anything.
Maybe local politics are where it’s at.
April 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today I called my State Rep to urge him NOT to support Matt Hall’s push to force state workers back to office.
I was shocked that their staff: 1. Answered. 2. Were pleasant. 3. Chatted and asked questions. 4. Told me he’d call me if he heard anything.
Maybe local politics are where it’s at.
I was shocked that their staff: 1. Answered. 2. Were pleasant. 3. Chatted and asked questions. 4. Told me he’d call me if he heard anything.
Maybe local politics are where it’s at.
Found out at Easter that my very laidback, mellow, optimistic aunt has been contacting her representatives regularly. If you’ve upset her enough to chew you out you know you’ve really gone off the rails.
April 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Found out at Easter that my very laidback, mellow, optimistic aunt has been contacting her representatives regularly. If you’ve upset her enough to chew you out you know you’ve really gone off the rails.
Today I added @vanhollen.senate.gov to my daily calls. I have been thanking representatives that are using their power to stand up to the administration. It is inspiring to see representatives actually take action.
I wish my MIReps would do literally anything.
I wish my MIReps would do literally anything.
April 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Today I added @vanhollen.senate.gov to my daily calls. I have been thanking representatives that are using their power to stand up to the administration. It is inspiring to see representatives actually take action.
I wish my MIReps would do literally anything.
I wish my MIReps would do literally anything.
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Hope is a practice.
Hope is:
✅️putting your phone down
✅️playing a game
✅️reading a book
✅️resting
✅️watching comedy
✅️going outside
✅️dancing/singing/listening to your fave music
✅️enjoying sweets
Hope is necessary.
Hope is practice.
🫂💚
Hope is:
✅️putting your phone down
✅️playing a game
✅️reading a book
✅️resting
✅️watching comedy
✅️going outside
✅️dancing/singing/listening to your fave music
✅️enjoying sweets
Hope is necessary.
Hope is practice.
🫂💚
Friends, many of us are finding it hard to feel hopeful. And that’s ok. When you can’t feel hope, do hope. Hope is getting out of bed. Hope is telling jokes, writing that paper, smiling at a stranger, permission to rest. Hope is a practice. What does hope in action look like for you?
Goodnight 💚
Goodnight 💚
April 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Hope is a practice.
Hope is:
✅️putting your phone down
✅️playing a game
✅️reading a book
✅️resting
✅️watching comedy
✅️going outside
✅️dancing/singing/listening to your fave music
✅️enjoying sweets
Hope is necessary.
Hope is practice.
🫂💚
Hope is:
✅️putting your phone down
✅️playing a game
✅️reading a book
✅️resting
✅️watching comedy
✅️going outside
✅️dancing/singing/listening to your fave music
✅️enjoying sweets
Hope is necessary.
Hope is practice.
🫂💚
I called MiRep Barrett about the Save act. And he responded by email telling me that one ballot was cast by an immigrant in 2024 in Michigan. So we need a law to protect our elections.
Complete idiocy.
So let’s disenfranchise millions to stop one instance of voter fraud? Smart, Barrett.
Complete idiocy.
So let’s disenfranchise millions to stop one instance of voter fraud? Smart, Barrett.
April 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I called MiRep Barrett about the Save act. And he responded by email telling me that one ballot was cast by an immigrant in 2024 in Michigan. So we need a law to protect our elections.
Complete idiocy.
So let’s disenfranchise millions to stop one instance of voter fraud? Smart, Barrett.
Complete idiocy.
So let’s disenfranchise millions to stop one instance of voter fraud? Smart, Barrett.
Yes! Love this!
While I want the boys to see us being politically active, I do not feel comfortable bringing them to protests currently. It’s essential for one of us to stay home with them, even if we both want to be at every march/protest together!
Some invisible, essential, appreciated labor.
While I want the boys to see us being politically active, I do not feel comfortable bringing them to protests currently. It’s essential for one of us to stay home with them, even if we both want to be at every march/protest together!
Some invisible, essential, appreciated labor.
hey while we’re joining hands, thanks also to everybody who stayed home with their kids and kept their friends’ kids so their partners could go march. necessary work.
April 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Yes! Love this!
While I want the boys to see us being politically active, I do not feel comfortable bringing them to protests currently. It’s essential for one of us to stay home with them, even if we both want to be at every march/protest together!
Some invisible, essential, appreciated labor.
While I want the boys to see us being politically active, I do not feel comfortable bringing them to protests currently. It’s essential for one of us to stay home with them, even if we both want to be at every march/protest together!
Some invisible, essential, appreciated labor.
Love this photo from above the Lansing, Mi #handsoff protest! It’s from this Lansing State Journal article. Can’t wait to hear some final numbers from around the country. It was great to gather today. Next time I’m going to have a better sign.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...
April 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Love this photo from above the Lansing, Mi #handsoff protest! It’s from this Lansing State Journal article. Can’t wait to hear some final numbers from around the country. It was great to gather today. Next time I’m going to have a better sign.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/l...
So depressing. I don’t see this ending well for the Peace Corps.
April 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
So depressing. I don’t see this ending well for the Peace Corps.
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Everyone needs to call up their Republican members of Congress today & ask them why they’re raising taxes on their own constituents. Make them own this because they do.
April 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Everyone needs to call up their Republican members of Congress today & ask them why they’re raising taxes on their own constituents. Make them own this because they do.
We keep hearing that Elon Musk and DOGE and Secretary Kennedy are focused on “fraud, waste, and abuse.”
But they aren’t eliminating it.
They are engaging in it.
But they aren’t eliminating it.
They are engaging in it.
April 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Loved to see those final 45 minutes before the record being broken!
Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."
April 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Loved to see those final 45 minutes before the record being broken!
Watching @booker.senate.gov speak on the Senate floor. I am loving the energy - thanks for leading, shining a light on the administration, and giving us sound bites that can be used in the fight!
April 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Watching @booker.senate.gov speak on the Senate floor. I am loving the energy - thanks for leading, shining a light on the administration, and giving us sound bites that can be used in the fight!
Glad to see @governorwhitmer.bsky.social has joined us on BlueSky! I’ve been wondering where she’s been!
March 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Glad to see @governorwhitmer.bsky.social has joined us on BlueSky! I’ve been wondering where she’s been!