@drjenniferhulme.bsky.social
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The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
Nearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era
Continuing unemployment claims jumped to 1.97 million in late July, according to a Labor Department report, highlighting a weakening labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.
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Where to begin?
1. Dr Hotez is a vaccine scientist. That's what you asked him to talk about.
2. No amount of fitness and leanness is going to protect you from the worst infectious diseases
3. Telling an obese person to just lose weight is like telling the homeless to "just get a house"
4. Fuck off
1. Dr Hotez is a vaccine scientist. That's what you asked him to talk about.
2. No amount of fitness and leanness is going to protect you from the worst infectious diseases
3. Telling an obese person to just lose weight is like telling the homeless to "just get a house"
4. Fuck off
July 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Where to begin?
1. Dr Hotez is a vaccine scientist. That's what you asked him to talk about.
2. No amount of fitness and leanness is going to protect you from the worst infectious diseases
3. Telling an obese person to just lose weight is like telling the homeless to "just get a house"
4. Fuck off
1. Dr Hotez is a vaccine scientist. That's what you asked him to talk about.
2. No amount of fitness and leanness is going to protect you from the worst infectious diseases
3. Telling an obese person to just lose weight is like telling the homeless to "just get a house"
4. Fuck off
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You know, if you want to attract more health care workers to a province, one of the many things you can do is to invest more in public health (free vaccines, clean air, counter misinformation, etc). Because HCWs don't want to be inundated with easily preventable illnesses.
June 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
You know, if you want to attract more health care workers to a province, one of the many things you can do is to invest more in public health (free vaccines, clean air, counter misinformation, etc). Because HCWs don't want to be inundated with easily preventable illnesses.
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Some costs should be born by the state via the taxpayer. Among them:
-public education
-road upkeep
-firefighting
-easy public health measures that prevent enormous downstream public costs and individual suffering, i.e. VACCINES
Low income should not be a barrier to self care
-public education
-road upkeep
-firefighting
-easy public health measures that prevent enormous downstream public costs and individual suffering, i.e. VACCINES
Low income should not be a barrier to self care
June 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Some costs should be born by the state via the taxpayer. Among them:
-public education
-road upkeep
-firefighting
-easy public health measures that prevent enormous downstream public costs and individual suffering, i.e. VACCINES
Low income should not be a barrier to self care
-public education
-road upkeep
-firefighting
-easy public health measures that prevent enormous downstream public costs and individual suffering, i.e. VACCINES
Low income should not be a barrier to self care
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Finally, representation by someone from the community—Mandy Gull-Masty, who is Cree from Waswanipi Cree Nation—as minister of #Indigenous Services.
I have high hopes for this portfolio. The potential to make significant strides—even in this system—is more palpable than ever. #cdnpoli #Indigisky
I have high hopes for this portfolio. The potential to make significant strides—even in this system—is more palpable than ever. #cdnpoli #Indigisky
Mandy Gull-Masty becomes 1st Indigenous head of Indigenous Services Canada | CBC News
An MP from Northern Quebec is the first Indigenous person to hold the portfolio responsible for providing services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Mandy Gull-Masty is one of three Indigenou...
www.cbc.ca
May 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Finally, representation by someone from the community—Mandy Gull-Masty, who is Cree from Waswanipi Cree Nation—as minister of #Indigenous Services.
I have high hopes for this portfolio. The potential to make significant strides—even in this system—is more palpable than ever. #cdnpoli #Indigisky
I have high hopes for this portfolio. The potential to make significant strides—even in this system—is more palpable than ever. #cdnpoli #Indigisky
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“A major survey of 12,000 reveals that 39% of Parisians are regular cyclists. The study also highlights the rapid development of infrastructure in the capital, which is behind this cycling boom!” Posted by the City of Paris (aka @paris.fr)
Leadership.
Leadership.
May 15, 2025 at 4:26 AM
“A major survey of 12,000 reveals that 39% of Parisians are regular cyclists. The study also highlights the rapid development of infrastructure in the capital, which is behind this cycling boom!” Posted by the City of Paris (aka @paris.fr)
Leadership.
Leadership.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Opinion | We Study Fascism at Yale. We’re Leaving the U.S.
The decision by these three Yale professors to move to Canada is both a warning and a call to action.
www.nytimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
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It’s actually pretty simple — great streets make great cities. If you want great streets, make them great #peopleplaces, not just places to move through. #citiesforpeople
May 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
It’s actually pretty simple — great streets make great cities. If you want great streets, make them great #peopleplaces, not just places to move through. #citiesforpeople
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Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff
www.nytimes.com
May 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday address to the faithful to call for peace. “Never again war,” he said to a roar from the crowd in St. Peter’s Square.
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Could you imagine the response if a democratic president said they didn’t know if they had to uphold the Constitution?
How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn ?
20 minutes at the most
How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn ?
20 minutes at the most
May 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Could you imagine the response if a democratic president said they didn’t know if they had to uphold the Constitution?
How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn ?
20 minutes at the most
How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn ?
20 minutes at the most
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Covid is not “mild”. It’s not just a cold. infections don’t make you stronger & can cause significant harm
Grateful to anyone with a platform who speaks out about their struggles.
People need to understand repeat infections aren’t inevitable. Masking & clean air works. We just have to do it
Grateful to anyone with a platform who speaks out about their struggles.
People need to understand repeat infections aren’t inevitable. Masking & clean air works. We just have to do it
CNN: 'Jeff Bridges says he’s ‘feeling good’ nearly 5 years after cancer diagnosis, but dealing with ‘long-term’ Covid effects'
Bridges: “My dance with Covid makes my cancer look like a piece of cake."
www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/e...
Bridges: “My dance with Covid makes my cancer look like a piece of cake."
www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/e...
Jeff Bridges says he’s ‘feeling good’ nearly 5 years after cancer diagnosis, but dealing with ‘long-term’ Covid effects | CNN
Jeff Bridges is sharing some good news pertaining to his health.
www.cnn.com
May 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Covid is not “mild”. It’s not just a cold. infections don’t make you stronger & can cause significant harm
Grateful to anyone with a platform who speaks out about their struggles.
People need to understand repeat infections aren’t inevitable. Masking & clean air works. We just have to do it
Grateful to anyone with a platform who speaks out about their struggles.
People need to understand repeat infections aren’t inevitable. Masking & clean air works. We just have to do it
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Prepping is a privilege
Stockpiling is a privilege
Bugging out is a privilege
Moving is a privilege
All of these things require money, resources & most importantly… health.
Disabled people can’t prep. We’re too reliant on the supply chain because we have no other choice.
Don’t leave us behind
Stockpiling is a privilege
Bugging out is a privilege
Moving is a privilege
All of these things require money, resources & most importantly… health.
Disabled people can’t prep. We’re too reliant on the supply chain because we have no other choice.
Don’t leave us behind
May 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Prepping is a privilege
Stockpiling is a privilege
Bugging out is a privilege
Moving is a privilege
All of these things require money, resources & most importantly… health.
Disabled people can’t prep. We’re too reliant on the supply chain because we have no other choice.
Don’t leave us behind
Stockpiling is a privilege
Bugging out is a privilege
Moving is a privilege
All of these things require money, resources & most importantly… health.
Disabled people can’t prep. We’re too reliant on the supply chain because we have no other choice.
Don’t leave us behind
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I have #LongCovid. So much of this article is personally relatable. ♥️😷 @drjenniferhulme.bsky.social @benking01.bsky.social
“We need more awareness around #LongCovid, not less. By taking away this office that’s supposed to advance research and practice, you’re taking away opportunities for progress. You’re taking away hope from many people.” hsph.harvard.edu/news/a-long-...
A long COVID researcher continues to search for answers | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Postdoctoral research fellow Beth Stelson, a long COVID researcher, and herself a patient, discusses her research and the ramifications of the closure of a federal office focused on long COVID researc...
hsph.harvard.edu
May 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I have #LongCovid. So much of this article is personally relatable. ♥️😷 @drjenniferhulme.bsky.social @benking01.bsky.social
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“Nearly 2000 children under 5 are dying every day from air pollution, which has become the 2nd biggest health risk factor for young children around the world.”
“More than 8 million deaths of children & adults were caused by air pollution in 2021.” @TheGuardian.com
“More than 8 million deaths of children & adults were caused by air pollution in 2021.” @TheGuardian.com
Almost 2,000 children die every day from air pollution, report finds
Global study reveals dirty air is second only to malnutrition as cause of death among under-fives
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“Nearly 2000 children under 5 are dying every day from air pollution, which has become the 2nd biggest health risk factor for young children around the world.”
“More than 8 million deaths of children & adults were caused by air pollution in 2021.” @TheGuardian.com
“More than 8 million deaths of children & adults were caused by air pollution in 2021.” @TheGuardian.com
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You don’t have to be a “cyclist” to support safe bike infrastructure in your city. You don’t have to ride bikes at all. You just have to understand the FACT that bike infrastructure makes getting around easier & safer for EVERYONE, saves us all public money, & makes cities generally more successful.
May 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
You don’t have to be a “cyclist” to support safe bike infrastructure in your city. You don’t have to ride bikes at all. You just have to understand the FACT that bike infrastructure makes getting around easier & safer for EVERYONE, saves us all public money, & makes cities generally more successful.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans not to accept "Normalization of Untruths".
May 2, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans not to accept "Normalization of Untruths".
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“How Does Paris Stay Paris? By Pouring Billions Into Public Housing.”
“1/4 of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians— & their businesses— in the city.”
Paris innovation isn’t just about people-places & bike-lanes.
“1/4 of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians— & their businesses— in the city.”
Paris innovation isn’t just about people-places & bike-lanes.
How Does Paris Stay Paris? By Pouring Billions Into Public Housing (Published 2024)
One quarter of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians — and their businesses — in the city.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
“How Does Paris Stay Paris? By Pouring Billions Into Public Housing.”
“1/4 of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians— & their businesses— in the city.”
Paris innovation isn’t just about people-places & bike-lanes.
“1/4 of residents in the French capital live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive plan to keep lower-income Parisians— & their businesses— in the city.”
Paris innovation isn’t just about people-places & bike-lanes.
What happens when you stop funding public health: millions die or become disabled, contributing to global conflicts and instability #usaid #globalhealth
April 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
What happens when you stop funding public health: millions die or become disabled, contributing to global conflicts and instability #usaid #globalhealth
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I remember how important it was when Pope Francis posted these messages on Twitter back in 2015. Passionate messages on sustainability, #climatechange & equity. @pontifexes.bsky.social #LaudatoSi #PopeFrancis
April 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I remember how important it was when Pope Francis posted these messages on Twitter back in 2015. Passionate messages on sustainability, #climatechange & equity. @pontifexes.bsky.social #LaudatoSi #PopeFrancis
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Oh, strange how none of these aged well at all. Calm-Mongering doesn’t help anyone.
April 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Oh, strange how none of these aged well at all. Calm-Mongering doesn’t help anyone.
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Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
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March 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
March 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org