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Dougiethomas
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A life-long New Orleanian who loves Jazz Music, Travel, Cabaret, and Social Justice organizations. Married to Rick. He/Him
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How do #neurons maintain adequate lysosomal function during adulthood? This study shows that basal HLH-30 activity is essential for maintaining neuronal #lysosomal function & structural integrity in #Celegans, protecting against aging-related dendritic defects @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4nU79QF
October 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Take a deeper look into Andy Beshear’s battle against conversion therapy www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/08/take...
Andy Beshear's conversion therapy battle, explained - LGBTQ Nation
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's conversion therapy ban was just part of a wider national battle that has dire consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
www.lgbtqnation.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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May 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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May 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Scientists identify specific cognitive skill linked to longer life in older adults www.psypost.org/scientists-i...
Scientists identify specific cognitive skill linked to longer life in older adults
Researchers have discovered that a specific cognitive skill—verbal fluency—can predict survival in old age better than other mental abilities.
www.psypost.org
March 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.

If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/u...
Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds
New data shows a rapid increase in recent years, driven by the young. The Trump administration has recently been rolling back L.G.B.T.Q. initiatives.
www.nytimes.com
February 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Queen Armeinius on the 50th anniversary February, 2018
January 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The New Orleans snow storm of the 21st Century.
January 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM