Rose Blite
@roseblite.bsky.social
🇨🇺-🇺🇸 Science communicator & educator, avid gardener. Knowledge is power, education is the answer.
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If you have any cryptogamists in your life who are looking to fund their research, then the time has come! Cryptogams are plants—or plant-like organisms—such as ferns, lichens, and liverworts. Instead of flowers & seeds, they reproduce with spores. For more information, reach out to [email protected].
August 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
If you have any cryptogamists in your life who are looking to fund their research, then the time has come! Cryptogams are plants—or plant-like organisms—such as ferns, lichens, and liverworts. Instead of flowers & seeds, they reproduce with spores. For more information, reach out to [email protected].
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An important thread for all #Florida voters to read:
More than 57% of Florida voters supported a November ballot measure to overturn the state's 6-week abortion ban.
It was just short of the 60% needed to pass constitutional amendments in Florida.
Now Ron DeSantis wants to make sure Floridians never get another chance to vote on the issue.
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It was just short of the 60% needed to pass constitutional amendments in Florida.
Now Ron DeSantis wants to make sure Floridians never get another chance to vote on the issue.
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January 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
An important thread for all #Florida voters to read:
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Six #Florida professors file suit challenging state law preventing colleges from spending $ on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, saying the restrictions are “punishing educators & students for expressing differing & disfavored viewpoints.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/16/f...
Fl profs file federal lawsuit challenging DEI restrictions, law to curb ‘woke ideologies’
The educators and their attorneys argue Florida’s 2023 law — signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis — violates educators’ and students’ speech rights and is chilling expression in public uni…
www.orlandosentinel.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Six #Florida professors file suit challenging state law preventing colleges from spending $ on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, saying the restrictions are “punishing educators & students for expressing differing & disfavored viewpoints.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/16/f...
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We learned the FL Gov approved a request to swap ownership of 324 acres of Withlacoochee State Forest with a golf resort interested in expansion. FNPS shared our objections with FFS in October and again today. Read our follow up letter to the FFS Director in full here: https://buff.ly/3P8RApc
December 20, 2024 at 7:34 PM
We learned the FL Gov approved a request to swap ownership of 324 acres of Withlacoochee State Forest with a golf resort interested in expansion. FNPS shared our objections with FFS in October and again today. Read our follow up letter to the FFS Director in full here: https://buff.ly/3P8RApc
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Column: Dear Santa, please bring these gifts to help #Florida’s environment. www.cltampa.com/news/dear-sa...
Dear Santa, please bring these gifts to help Florida’s environment
We need some help for our parks, springs, beaches, and bears — and send some Spirits to scare our leaders straight.
www.cltampa.com
December 21, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Column: Dear Santa, please bring these gifts to help #Florida’s environment. www.cltampa.com/news/dear-sa...
FWC Commissioners are Governor appointed. With the passing of Amendment 2, get ready. Close your eyes and plug your ears, this is coming whether you acknowledge it or not. #florida
December 13, 2024 at 9:32 PM
FWC Commissioners are Governor appointed. With the passing of Amendment 2, get ready. Close your eyes and plug your ears, this is coming whether you acknowledge it or not. #florida
Yes, all the time.
December 9, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Yes, all the time.
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People currently scolding celebrations of the death of the CEO of UHC had better be able to show they also scolded UHC for this celebration of death.
Because make no mistake, that's what UHC profit reports are. This is a celebration of all the people whose medical care was denied. $22 BILLION.
Because make no mistake, that's what UHC profit reports are. This is a celebration of all the people whose medical care was denied. $22 BILLION.
UnitedHealth Group Profits Hit $22 Billion In 2023
UnitedHealth Group reported $22 billion in 2023 profits including $5.5 billion in the fourth quarter as its portfolio of health insurance and provider services grew by double-digit percentages.
www.forbes.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:33 AM
People currently scolding celebrations of the death of the CEO of UHC had better be able to show they also scolded UHC for this celebration of death.
Because make no mistake, that's what UHC profit reports are. This is a celebration of all the people whose medical care was denied. $22 BILLION.
Because make no mistake, that's what UHC profit reports are. This is a celebration of all the people whose medical care was denied. $22 BILLION.
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So many people sharing stories about denials from their health insurance company this week. Here’s ours.
www.huffpost.com/entry/brain-...
#healthcare #healthinsuranace #cigna #UHC #CEO #POTS #hEDS #CCI
#BCBS #Chronicillness
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#healthcare #healthinsuranace #cigna #UHC #CEO #POTS #hEDS #CCI
#BCBS #Chronicillness
My Daughter Desperately Needs Brain Surgery. Our Insurance Company's Response Has Been Shocking.
"The insurance company has an army of people who are very concerned about paperwork and precise wording ... My kindness and patience has shifted to fury."
www.huffpost.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:19 PM
So many people sharing stories about denials from their health insurance company this week. Here’s ours.
www.huffpost.com/entry/brain-...
#healthcare #healthinsuranace #cigna #UHC #CEO #POTS #hEDS #CCI
#BCBS #Chronicillness
www.huffpost.com/entry/brain-...
#healthcare #healthinsuranace #cigna #UHC #CEO #POTS #hEDS #CCI
#BCBS #Chronicillness