Karen Rachel Heckert
@karenrachel.bsky.social
One of the original Boomers. Helped make the 1960s (although missed Woodstock). Public health, psychology, classical music, rabbits, gardening, birds. Democrat.
Positive vibes!
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Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
Michael R. Bloomberg has believed mayors have plenty to teach each other since he was mayor of New York City and supported the effort to share good municipal ideas through his nonprofit Bloomberg Phil...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Positive vibes!
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I have Type 2 diabetes and this directly impacts me. How many more people are going to die to make the insurance CEOs a littler richer?
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His deductible is $4,000. To control his diabetes, he’s had to cut corners.
The rising cost of health insurance and high deductible plans are forcing people with diabetes to make tough choices about their treatment.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I have Type 2 diabetes and this directly impacts me. How many more people are going to die to make the insurance CEOs a littler richer?
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Reposted by Karen Rachel Heckert
The next time someone says "well, you say stuff from a position of privilege, but us ordinary people have to watch what we say because they'll come after us."
Uh huh.
Uh huh.
December 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The next time someone says "well, you say stuff from a position of privilege, but us ordinary people have to watch what we say because they'll come after us."
Uh huh.
Uh huh.
Irony, thy name is Chump.
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Trump’s attack on DEI may hurt college men, particularly White men
The Trump administration’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion also targets gender. The ban may impact gender balancing practices that often benefit college men.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Irony, thy name is Chump.
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Don't be afraid to give.
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Column | Think stores get the tax break? The truth about checkout donations.
Incorrect information about donation requests at store checkouts is proliferating on social media.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Don't be afraid to give.
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Longish but good.
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Column | Defuse political tension in your family with one simple question
A common misperception is fueling political arguments. But new research shows it’s possible to correct it, in ourselves and our political foes.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Longish but good.
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YES!! READ THIS!
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way to get rid of Citizens United. Let me explain. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
YES!! READ THIS!
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Go on, make this viral
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Go on, make this viral
What we are losing as the oligarch culture of the almighty dollar takes over.
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Opinion | Wiping out 40 sources of small-town joy for ‘efficiency’
Small-town sports offer something the big leagues can’t.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
What we are losing as the oligarch culture of the almighty dollar takes over.
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Yes we can.
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These five cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S.
Homicides are down nearly 20 percent this year in 52 of America’s largest cities, a decline that spans both red states and blue states.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Yes we can.
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THIS is the REAL America.
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With lasagna and burritos, neighbors feed one another as food prices soar
As people face rising grocery prices and an uncertain economy, community groups are rallying volunteers with creative ways to ensure their neighbors don’t go hungry.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
THIS is the REAL America.
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