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Marsha Thorson
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Fierce advocate for primary care, rural health, universal healthcare for all #ForProfitInsHasToGo #SaveOurHealers #SavePrimaryCare #MountainCalm #Healthcare4All
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Medicare for All means lower drug prices through greater negotiating power
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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The debate about Single Payer Universal Healthcare is over. We are united, organized & activated for Senate Bill 1506.
February 13, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a “helmet of memory”

It had the names of coaches and athletes who had been killed in the war with Russia.

He stood firm and lost his Olympic dream, but he’s gaining the Order of Freedom from Ukraine.
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY, 11793

Handsome German shepherd named FRITZ looking for a forever home
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www.facebook.com/reel/1635817...
375 reactions · 54 comments | Almost 100 days in a town shelter and not one person has come to meet Fritz. If you walk past his kennel without saying hi, he gets so upset because he’s desperate for hu...
Almost 100 days in a town shelter and not one person has come to meet Fritz. If you walk past his kennel without saying hi, he gets so upset because he’s desperate for human attention. Outside in the....
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February 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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on this week's #WTHealth podcast: @alicemiranda.bsky.social, @lizzylawrence.bsky.social, and @jackie-fortier.bsky.social on the controversies at FDA, new bill from Sens. Warren and Hawley (!) and more on immigration and health.
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New Flu Vax? FDA Says No Thanks - KFF Health News
It’s been a busy week at the FDA, with a political appointee overruling agency scientists to reject an application for a new flu vaccine. Meanwhile, anti-abortion Republicans on Capitol Hill complain ...
kffhealthnews.org
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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In today's roundup:

Canada must take lead in fighting health misinformation as vaccine hesitancy rises and U.S. pulls back from WHO, say sector experts www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...@hilltimes.com
canadahealthwatch.ca 🍁
February 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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James Van Der Beek spent the last year of his life fundraising for cancer treatment.

He auctioned off Dawson’s Creek memorabilia.

Costars launched Cameos to raise money for his care.

A serious diagnosis in the US can financially destroy you.

Universal healthcare saves lives.
James Van Der Beek Auctions Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues Memorabilia (Exclusive)
James Van Der Beek is partnering with Propstore to auction memorabilia from "Dawson's Creek" and "Varisty Blues" as he faces the mounting costs of battling cancer.
people.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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In just a few moments, I will vote against the so-called SAVE America Act and I am a strong no. That's because this bill would place unnecessary burdens on millions of women and eligible citizens to register to vote and make their voices heard. It is un-American & undermines our democracy.
February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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❤️❤️❤️ ARI ❤️❤️❤️

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
3320 Beltagh Avenue
Wantagh, 11793
(516) 785-5220

Gorgeous dog looking for a home. Please read his bio and repost. If interested please contact the shelter

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www.petfinder.com/dog/ari-0fdc...
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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💙💙💙 AUGGIE 💙💙💙

this senior baby should be home surrounded by love. Let's help this dog out. Please read and repost his bio.

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

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www.petfinder.com/dog/auggie-f...
February 11, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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February 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM
As ICE threatens New York, Springfield and other communities, we continue to get stories out about what is happening here in Minnesota hospitals and what is happening to medical professionals and their patients.

www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Twin Cities health care workers describe 'fear,' 'intimidation' due to ICE in hospitals
Health care workers are experiencing fear and anxiety about going to work with ICE agents present in hospitals and clinics.
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:09 PM
FREE -- Join us 2/11 at 6:30pm in Crested Butte at the CB Majestic Theatre & meet T.R. Reid! Hope to see you there!
February 11, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Children ending up in the ICU.

Children trying to end their lives.

Children refusing to eat and drink because the food has worms and the water makes them sick.

Children held for 8 months or longer.

These are the kids ICE holds at Dilley.

They’re pleading to be let out.
“I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end...
www.propublica.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury: “The United States government is engaged in an active coverup of the largest sex trafficking scandal & influence peddling scandal in the history of the United States — and Donald Trump is right at the center of it”
February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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February 9, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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The Trump administration pushed for price transparency in health care. But instead of patients shopping for services, it's mostly health systems and insurers using the information for negotiations. n.pr/4amoc8P
Hospitals are posting prices for patients. It's mostly industry using the data
The Trump administration pushed for price transparency in health care. But instead of patients shopping for services, it's mostly health systems and insurers using the information for negotiations.
n.pr
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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"It does not matter who votes, but who counts the votes." ---Stalin
February 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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On our radar:

These parliamentary studies are low-profile but have implications for access to medicines healthydebate.ca/2026/02/topi... @healthlawadamh.bsky.social @healthydebate.bsky.social
canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
February 10, 2026 at 5:56 AM
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RAVE is looking for her forever home. And guess what? She can travel. @pawspathtofurever.bsky.social can help. Please read and repost her bio. If you're interested in adopting her the form is below.

Bio
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www.petfinder.com/dog/rave-8a0...

Adoption form
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form.jotform.com/252536958908...
February 10, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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in light of recent news. if u are unhappy hit them where it hurts and cancel your subscription if you haven’t already ^_^
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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The debate is over.

Denial of Care Harm-for-Profit should be illegal.

Our bodies should not be for sale.

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February 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
FREE — join us this week👇
February 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM