Pew Research Institute (2023):
• Red State Texas has about 2.1 million undocumented immigrants
• Red State Florida has 1.6 M undocumented immigrants
• Blue State Minnesota has 130,000.
And yet only Minnesota is being occupied by masked thugs over "immigration."
It's *not* about immigration.
Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
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Still definitive (adjacent)
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
mRNA vaccines show promise in pancreatic cancer in early trial. Small trial, but the data is very good.
Note that there is currently a GOP bill in Congress that would effectively ban ALL mRNA vaccines.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Completed a sleep study last night and it was shocking, needed CPAP as O2 sat was in 70s, had no idea I have been dealing with this and had the most vivid dreams I've had in years. If anyone has had difficulty staying asleep and been fatigued recommend getting studied, wish I had done it years ago.
The jackass ouvre, I love this for you Keith
{Primal scream}
What I believe this poll says about us: 1/2 the country is driven by fear to support what makes them feel safer, while the other 1/2 serves a higher ideal, that this country can be a beacon of freedom and oppurtunity for all and be safe at the same time. Also eggs.
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...
Chowder fries?! Sam, where are you from?
THIS.
LinkedIn post: On January 24th I formally resigned from my position with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I started at CDC in 2010, and I have spent 20 years in public service, including my 15 years in service at the federal level. Here is a little bit of what I wrote in my resignation, because I'm not sure that anyone is actually going to read it. "I feel honored to be among the public health professionals that have had the privilege to work at CDC. As I reflect on my own experiences and accomplishments during my time here, I am humbled by the magnitude and the importance of our work. To my colleagues: we have worked together through chaos and uncertainty, transition, reorganization, preparation, and response. You are the most selfless, dedicated, and passionate people I know. I have watched you work around the clock, take additional details, deployments, and responsibilities, try to balance work and family, forego self-care, and keep pushing and work together to protect the public’s health. I’ve seen your sacrifice. I want you to know that your support and guidance has been invaluable, and I am proud of the work we have accomplished together." While I was backing up files I found my oath that I signed in 2010. I believe in our work, and I am sad to be leaving federal service. But I have immense gratitude for all of the opportunities that I've had and the connections that I've made. I will continue to protect the public's health in a different capacity (stay tuned...) but for now, thank you for trusting me.
The policy lead for CDC's H5N1 response has abruptly resigned.
Sources tell me CDC's response to the bird flu pandemic has been severely hobbled by the chaos of the past two weeks.
I love when I have plenty of time to not get ready yet so I can run out of time and have to frantically rush.
This might be the most relatable sentiment I ever felt to my soul
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
Giant blue, pink and white trans pride flag, held horizontal by lots of people all around the edges, as seen from below, so only the lower bodies of the people are visible, not their faces. Image from: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/trans-flag-everything-you-need-to-know
This is a fraught time for our beloved trans siblings. Here is a list of some resources for anyone who cares about their well-being and rights and wants to show up. 🧵
Please read on and consider sharing, getting involved, or donating. And feel free to add! #TransRights 1/6
Favorite Dnd class: Cleric
PRESS RELEASE Jan 20th, 2025. Nurses for America @nursesforamerica.bsky.social will be here to speak up and speak out as we begin a tumultuous new Trump administration. We must stop RFK Jr. from being confirmed as the next HHS Secretary!
Waitwhatnow
Boyboy, I see you
Recently rediscovered his "America" and as an 80's kid it was corny but dagnabit did it make me feel patriotic and still does. I think conservatives conveniently forget this song exists.
