Margaret Russell
@drmargaretrussell.bsky.social
Family Physician. HIV Specialist. Policy wonk. Animal lover. Crazy Bird lady. Opinions my own and not medical advice. #MedSky
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Hello Blue Sky!
I am a Family Physician at an #FQHC in Chicago, Faculty at a #THCGME FM residency, and an #HIV Specialist. I do cradle to grave primary care including HIV care, #Gender-affirming care, #MAT, and #FMOB. I will fight for #SocialJustice and I believe that healthcare is a human right.
I am a Family Physician at an #FQHC in Chicago, Faculty at a #THCGME FM residency, and an #HIV Specialist. I do cradle to grave primary care including HIV care, #Gender-affirming care, #MAT, and #FMOB. I will fight for #SocialJustice and I believe that healthcare is a human right.
I'll be there. Who'swith me? #JohnLewis #GoodTrouble
TOMORROW: It’s time to make some good trouble.
People all across the nation will gather together for the Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action to honor the late Rep. John Lewis. In the face of an authoritarian takeover, it’s more important than ever that we stand up and speak out.
People all across the nation will gather together for the Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action to honor the late Rep. John Lewis. In the face of an authoritarian takeover, it’s more important than ever that we stand up and speak out.
Good Trouble Lives On
On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...
goodtroubleliveson.org
July 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'll be there. Who'swith me? #JohnLewis #GoodTrouble
Build community
Love others with abandon
Joy is resistance
Love others with abandon
Joy is resistance
July 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Build community
Love others with abandon
Joy is resistance
Love others with abandon
Joy is resistance
Please understand what a horrific miscarriage of justice this is. One day, our children and grandchildren will study this time and view this practice with horror and disbelief. Make no mistake: future generations will judge all of us for what we do in this moment. Silence is not an option
ICE memo: Officers can “immediately” deport immigrants to alternative countries — places they’ve never lived, without family, language, or protection. 6-24 hours’ notice.
“Thousands of lives are at risk of persecution and torture.”
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/... #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky
“Thousands of lives are at risk of persecution and torture.”
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/... #BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky
ICE memo outlines plan to deport migrants to countries where they are not citizens
The dramatic shift in policy could result in thousands of immigrants being deported to places where they lack family ties or even a common language.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Please understand what a horrific miscarriage of justice this is. One day, our children and grandchildren will study this time and view this practice with horror and disbelief. Make no mistake: future generations will judge all of us for what we do in this moment. Silence is not an option
I'll be there, how about you?
On Thursday, we’re honoring Congressman John Lewis by taking to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.
Join a Good Trouble Lives On event near you to march in peace and act in power.
Join a Good Trouble Lives On event near you to march in peace and act in power.
Good Trouble Lives On
On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...
goodtroubleliveson.org
July 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I'll be there, how about you?
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We CANNOT allow this to stand. History will judge all of us for what we do in this moment
July 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
We CANNOT allow this to stand. History will judge all of us for what we do in this moment
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This is an excellent explainer. Read it to prepare yourself to watch and oppose the looming disaster.
I wrote today about why we should shudder about ICE and CBP adding 19,000 new agents and officers — because we should terrified of WHO would want to join CBP and ICE amid politicized authoritarian images like this: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/four-fears...
July 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This is an excellent explainer. Read it to prepare yourself to watch and oppose the looming disaster.
Medicaid cutsnwont ONLY affect those on Medicaid
I do not meet Medicaid requirements, but my healthcare premiums became affordable when Missouri expanded Medicaid.
Medicaid cuts will impact my insurance. It will impact my rural hospital. It will impact my life.
It’s all connected.
Medicaid cuts will impact my insurance. It will impact my rural hospital. It will impact my life.
It’s all connected.
July 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Medicaid cutsnwont ONLY affect those on Medicaid
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Reposted by Margaret Russell
Did you know that the first work requirements in the United States EXPLICITLY only applied to Black women? They were instituted during WW1 because women of all races whose husbands were deployed received war allowances.
Chapter 3: Race and rumor www.marketplace.org/episode/2023...
Chapter 3: Race and rumor www.marketplace.org/episode/2023...
Chapter 3: Race and rumor
How a rumor about welfare cheats transformed a small city.
www.marketplace.org
July 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Did you know that the first work requirements in the United States EXPLICITLY only applied to Black women? They were instituted during WW1 because women of all races whose husbands were deployed received war allowances.
Chapter 3: Race and rumor www.marketplace.org/episode/2023...
Chapter 3: Race and rumor www.marketplace.org/episode/2023...
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Today we rest. Tomorrow we resist. And every single day afterward, until our country lives up to it's best ideals.
July 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Today we rest. Tomorrow we resist. And every single day afterward, until our country lives up to it's best ideals.
Last week I was on Capitol Hill, pleading with members of Congress not to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and vital programs offering a lifeline to struggling families.
PLEASE contact you US Representative - the House has to vote on the Senates version of the Reconciliation Bill and YOUR VOICE MATTERS
PLEASE contact you US Representative - the House has to vote on the Senates version of the Reconciliation Bill and YOUR VOICE MATTERS
July 3, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Last week I was on Capitol Hill, pleading with members of Congress not to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and vital programs offering a lifeline to struggling families.
PLEASE contact you US Representative - the House has to vote on the Senates version of the Reconciliation Bill and YOUR VOICE MATTERS
PLEASE contact you US Representative - the House has to vote on the Senates version of the Reconciliation Bill and YOUR VOICE MATTERS
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I cant think of a better way to mark the anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence
Join me at People's Independence Day Chicago action.womensmarch.com/events/peopl...
Join me at People's Independence Day Chicago action.womensmarch.com/events/peopl...
People's Independence Day Chicago
We are calling on CHICAGO for all to join us on July 4th for the PEOPLE’s INDEPENDENCE DAY because there can be no freedom without justice!
The Coalition Against the Trump Agenda is a growing c...
action.womensmarch.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I cant think of a better way to mark the anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence
Join me at People's Independence Day Chicago action.womensmarch.com/events/peopl...
Join me at People's Independence Day Chicago action.womensmarch.com/events/peopl...
Gender-affirming care isn't just for trans and gender non-conforming people
Gender-affirming care is being addressed by your correct name
It's being offered the appropriate screenings
It's being sensitive about your comfort in your body and your modesty
It isn't something radical or specialized
Gender-affirming care is being addressed by your correct name
It's being offered the appropriate screenings
It's being sensitive about your comfort in your body and your modesty
It isn't something radical or specialized
June 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Gender-affirming care isn't just for trans and gender non-conforming people
Gender-affirming care is being addressed by your correct name
It's being offered the appropriate screenings
It's being sensitive about your comfort in your body and your modesty
It isn't something radical or specialized
Gender-affirming care is being addressed by your correct name
It's being offered the appropriate screenings
It's being sensitive about your comfort in your body and your modesty
It isn't something radical or specialized
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Proof this guy is full of SITH.
In Star Wars. those who have embraced the Dark Side of the Force wield red lightsabers. So, in other words, perfect.
May 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Proof this guy is full of SITH.
Highly recommend "On Tyrrany" if you haven't read it already
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Highly recommend "On Tyrrany" if you haven't read it already
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Honestly, folks, it's the least we can do
April 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Honestly, folks, it's the least we can do
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Some good news - the CDC released an HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report with data for 2023.
Unfortunately, there is no data presented on HIV incidence and PrEP coverage because...of RIF.
This diminishes our situational awareness re: where we are nationally in our work to end the HIV epidemic.
Unfortunately, there is no data presented on HIV incidence and PrEP coverage because...of RIF.
This diminishes our situational awareness re: where we are nationally in our work to end the HIV epidemic.
HIV Diagnoses, Deaths, and Prevalence: 2025 Update
Data on HIV diagnoses, deaths, and prevalence in the US.
www.cdc.gov
April 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Some good news - the CDC released an HIV Surveillance Supplemental Report with data for 2023.
Unfortunately, there is no data presented on HIV incidence and PrEP coverage because...of RIF.
This diminishes our situational awareness re: where we are nationally in our work to end the HIV epidemic.
Unfortunately, there is no data presented on HIV incidence and PrEP coverage because...of RIF.
This diminishes our situational awareness re: where we are nationally in our work to end the HIV epidemic.
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20 ARMED men bust into your home. They claim they’ve got a search warrant.
They make you stand in the rain w/your 3 daughters in their underwear.
They seize your phones, laptops, your cash life savings.
The suspects listed on the warrant? They don’t live there anymore.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
They make you stand in the rain w/your 3 daughters in their underwear.
They seize your phones, laptops, your cash life savings.
The suspects listed on the warrant? They don’t live there anymore.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects
A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were …
kfor.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
20 ARMED men bust into your home. They claim they’ve got a search warrant.
They make you stand in the rain w/your 3 daughters in their underwear.
They seize your phones, laptops, your cash life savings.
The suspects listed on the warrant? They don’t live there anymore.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
They make you stand in the rain w/your 3 daughters in their underwear.
They seize your phones, laptops, your cash life savings.
The suspects listed on the warrant? They don’t live there anymore.
kfor.com/news/local/w...
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