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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 12h

Some people will also stop checking in on you when they realize chronic illnesses...are a chronic pain in the butt.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 12h

People think that when you become disabled, support magically appears

That once it’s “official” you will have your basic needs met

The truth is people fight for years to get the bare minimum in benefits

Caregivers are nearly impossible to find

If you’re not rich or very lucky… you’re on your own

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 19h

Also, and not for nothing, he’s lying

Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 19h

The Speaker's default argument is to plead ignorance about things it's his job to know.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 14h

So cool that whenever someone asks the president, “did you eat the Lindbergh baby” he’s like, “no but I’d be allowed to, I have the right to, I might do it later”

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 15h

This somehow reminded me that I got my beloved dog on social media!

A very cute mutt - maybe German Shepard/Cattle Dog? He's Black and tan and blue and white and i love him to death!

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marlasinger3.bsky.social @marlasinger3.bsky.social · 16h

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Gene Rayburn @yourhappyhost.com · 20h

Life is like a helicopter.

I don't know how to work a helicopter.

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Amish Super Model @amishsupermodel.bsky.social · 20h

I will never not judge the efficacy of a vitamin by the pretty color it turns my pee.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein

JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling

NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions

MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family

NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it?

MJ: Again, it's a distraction

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 16h

Nice video! Way to go! I like the use of strong language!

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 16h

I call bs too

Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 16h

i cannot believe that the majority of people only have 2 - 5 tabs open, i think you're liars, you're all liars you are lying liars

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 18h

How many browsing tabs do you typically have open?*

1: 6%
2-5: 54%
6-10: 14%
11-20: 8%
21-30: 2%
More than 30: 3%

*across all windows, on desktop/laptop

yougov.co.uk/topics/techn...

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 17h

I got free tickets to go see Patton Oswald with my son - we had such a great time together!

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 17h

I just saw a commercial for Middlesex County New Jersey and was genuinely intrigued - what stage of illness is that?

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 22h

Now we just need to explain it to doctors

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 1d

ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed

www.theguardian.com

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 22h

There's a boom in my town, although its well inland and isn't near a lake. I've heard it and it's impressively loud.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Why Is This Lake ‘Burping’?

www.nytimes.com

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Annalee @flowerhorne.com · 1d

Welp that article is going to be seared into my brain.

I'm not linking to it, but I will shout again that DISABILITY IS NOT STATIC. Disabled people, like everyone else, have a range of capabilities.

Just because you see someone do something you don't think they can do doesn't mean they're a fraud.

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 22h

That's a snazzy bike!

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 22h

Rest in power and peace Kimberlt Hébert Gregory. She was hilarious in Vice Principals! All that talent gone far too soon. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/a...

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Actress on HBO’s ‘Vice Principals,’ Dies at 52

www.nytimes.com

Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Oz doesn't respect the temple of having a brain

Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 1d

Excuse me? www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...

MEDPAGETODAY®
Public Health & Policy > Health Policy
Many With Obesity 'Don't Respect the Temple of Their
Soul,' Dr. Oz Says
— "The only thing they think they control in their life is the fork at the end of their arm"
by Joyce Frieden, Washington Editor, MedPage Today
October 7, 2025 • 5 min read

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

The Department of Agriculture expects the recall to grow.

HelloFresh Meals May Contain Listeria-Contaminated Spinach, USDA Says

The Department of Agriculture expects the recall to grow.

www.forbes.com

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Stephanie Flynn @stephanieflynn.bsky.social · 1d

Or we could have universal Healthcare, something a majority of Americans support.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Murray: I talked to a family that’s paying about $300 a month for their health insurance. It’s going to jump to over $1,800 per month.

Many people will turn away and not pay for it—obviously, they’ll lose their health insurance. The fewer people who have insurance, the more everybody pays.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Murray: I talked to a family that’s paying about $300 a month for their health insurance. It’s going to jump to over $1,800 per month.

Many people will turn away and not pay for it—obviously, they’ll lose their health insurance. The fewer people who have insurance, the more everybody pays.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Update from the war zone in Portland.

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Ro Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 1d

Stop private equity from buying single-family homes.

Instead, give young Americans low-interest mortgages & downpayment help to buy them.

Homes for young families, not Wall Street.

That’s new economic patriotism.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 1d

They don't boo nobodies

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