Lorri
@lorriberri.bsky.social
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The petition to demand funding for biomedical research for Long COVID in Children is up to 484 signatures, only 16 more signatures needed and it can be presented at the House of Commmons!
Please sign the the petition today:
www.change.org/p/demand-fed...
Please sign the the petition today:
www.change.org/p/demand-fed...
Sign the Petition
Demand Federal Action on Biomedical Care for Children Living with Long COVID
www.change.org
October 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The petition to demand funding for biomedical research for Long COVID in Children is up to 484 signatures, only 16 more signatures needed and it can be presented at the House of Commmons!
Please sign the the petition today:
www.change.org/p/demand-fed...
Please sign the the petition today:
www.change.org/p/demand-fed...
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Many articles describe the ever-increasing spate of new or revived illnesses as unexpected, unexplained, unprecedented - and never mention COVID. It is still circulating, still mutating, still destroying our immune systems.
This one is so refreshingly honest.
#CleanAirNow
#MaskUp
#Vaccinate
#Isolate
This one is so refreshingly honest.
#CleanAirNow
#MaskUp
#Vaccinate
#Isolate
October 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Many articles describe the ever-increasing spate of new or revived illnesses as unexpected, unexplained, unprecedented - and never mention COVID. It is still circulating, still mutating, still destroying our immune systems.
This one is so refreshingly honest.
#CleanAirNow
#MaskUp
#Vaccinate
#Isolate
This one is so refreshingly honest.
#CleanAirNow
#MaskUp
#Vaccinate
#Isolate
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People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
June 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
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People facing the fight of their life shouldn’t have to worry about fighting Covid, too. #HealthCareNotHealthCareless
May 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
People facing the fight of their life shouldn’t have to worry about fighting Covid, too. #HealthCareNotHealthCareless
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A Chronically Ill Earth: COVID Organizing as a Model Climate Response in Los Angeles. By Violet Affleck
May 18, 2025
"After all, the promised end to the pandemic has been more a matter of public relations than public health."
yaleglobalhealthreview.com/2025/05/18/a...
May 18, 2025
"After all, the promised end to the pandemic has been more a matter of public relations than public health."
yaleglobalhealthreview.com/2025/05/18/a...
A Chronically Ill Earth: COVID Organizing as a Model Climate Response in Los Angeles
BY VIOLET AFFLECK I spent the January fires in Los Angeles arguing with my mother in a hotel room. She was shell-shocked, astonished at the scale of destruction in the neighborhood where she raised…
yaleglobalhealthreview.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
A Chronically Ill Earth: COVID Organizing as a Model Climate Response in Los Angeles. By Violet Affleck
May 18, 2025
"After all, the promised end to the pandemic has been more a matter of public relations than public health."
yaleglobalhealthreview.com/2025/05/18/a...
May 18, 2025
"After all, the promised end to the pandemic has been more a matter of public relations than public health."
yaleglobalhealthreview.com/2025/05/18/a...
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New — Institute of Museum and Library Sciences employees were allowed back in the building this morning to gather belongings after all being put on admin leave by DOGE yesterday. Supporters have gathered in front of the building and staffers inside have posted a visible sign that says "SOS IMLS."
April 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
New — Institute of Museum and Library Sciences employees were allowed back in the building this morning to gather belongings after all being put on admin leave by DOGE yesterday. Supporters have gathered in front of the building and staffers inside have posted a visible sign that says "SOS IMLS."
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Did you know one of the best things we can do to help the bee population is to plant lots of flowers in our gardens? Especially in urban areas. I try to have plants blooming throughout the year for them. And here they are on cue, visiting my Oriental poppies #gardens #flowers #bees #insects #nature
May 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Oh, it’s not just a jersey thing?
What could have made this a national issue? What change at the FAA in the last 6 months? Impossible to tell.
What could have made this a national issue? What change at the FAA in the last 6 months? Impossible to tell.
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7.
Denver airport air traffic control went out for 6 minutes on Monday, report says
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting fr…
www.denverpost.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Oh, it’s not just a jersey thing?
What could have made this a national issue? What change at the FAA in the last 6 months? Impossible to tell.
What could have made this a national issue? What change at the FAA in the last 6 months? Impossible to tell.
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Yesterday I gave a presentation to a group of public librarians on genAI, and I think it was one of my best ones yet. We had a lot to get through in a short amount of time, but we hit all the bases.
May 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Yesterday I gave a presentation to a group of public librarians on genAI, and I think it was one of my best ones yet. We had a lot to get through in a short amount of time, but we hit all the bases.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. answers question from Sen. Scott about commitment to sickle cell disease research and minority health at US Congressional HELP Hearing on DHHS budget 2026 (May 14, 2025) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCwC...
SC Sen. Tim Scott asks RFK Jr. about minority health issues
YouTube video by WCNC
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May 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. answers question from Sen. Scott about commitment to sickle cell disease research and minority health at US Congressional HELP Hearing on DHHS budget 2026 (May 14, 2025) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCwC...
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RFK Jr revealed (for the first time?) that his son has Long Covid. thesicktimes.org/2025/05/14/s...
Secretary Kennedy promises to support Long COVID treatment research in Senate hearing, says son is “dramatically affected” - The Sick Times
Long COVID was at the top of legislators’ priority list during today’s Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senator Bill C...
thesicktimes.org
May 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
RFK Jr revealed (for the first time?) that his son has Long Covid. thesicktimes.org/2025/05/14/s...
#MedSky #DisabilityJustice Long Covid - happening soon see link for livestream of HHS Secretary RFK Jr. testimony on budget
US Senate HELP Committee hearing with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. 1:30pm at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building Weds May 14 2025 - live video streaming link here for testimony on FY 2026 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Budget : www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hea...
Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
Full Committee Hearing on May 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
www.help.senate.gov
May 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#MedSky #DisabilityJustice Long Covid - happening soon see link for livestream of HHS Secretary RFK Jr. testimony on budget
US Senate HELP Committee minority report on NIH research cuts (May 13, 2025)
Devastating NIH cuts to infectious disease research, eviscerating our nation’s capacity to fight emerging infections and pandemic threats. From @sanders.senate.gov report out yesterday www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
May 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
US Senate HELP Committee minority report on NIH research cuts (May 13, 2025)
US Senate HELP Committee hearing with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. 1:30pm at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building Weds May 14 2025 - live video streaming link here for testimony on FY 2026 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Budget : www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hea...
Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Health and Human Services Budget | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
Full Committee Hearing on May 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
www.help.senate.gov
May 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
US Senate HELP Committee hearing with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. 1:30pm at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building Weds May 14 2025 - live video streaming link here for testimony on FY 2026 Dept of Health & Human Svcs Budget : www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hea...
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The man checked out 50 books on topics that included Jewish history, African-American history and LGBTQ education.
Then burned them.
www.cleveland.com/community/20...
Then burned them.
www.cleveland.com/community/20...
Man checks out 100 books from Beachwood Library, then burns them in social media post
A man applied for a card from the Beachwood Library and, over two visits, withdrew 100 books. He later posted two videos, one in which he burned all of the books.
www.cleveland.com
May 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The man checked out 50 books on topics that included Jewish history, African-American history and LGBTQ education.
Then burned them.
www.cleveland.com/community/20...
Then burned them.
www.cleveland.com/community/20...
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The 'they're doing it anyway so we might as well decide it's allowed" mindset on education policy is really accelerating my transition to Angry Old Curmudgeon
Listening to this…
www.nytimes.com/audio/app/20...
www.nytimes.com/audio/app/20...
‘We Have to Really Rethink the Purpose of Education’ - Listen on NYT Audio
1 hour 9 min listen - Students are already using A.I. to learn and write. The education policy expert Rebecca Winthrop explores the big questions emerging for educators and parents.
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The 'they're doing it anyway so we might as well decide it's allowed" mindset on education policy is really accelerating my transition to Angry Old Curmudgeon
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The Episcopal Church pulls out of resettlement agreement with United States Government after white preference given for South African refugees. www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2...
Episcopal Church ends refugee resettlement grant agreements with the US government
Episcopal Migration Ministries said that about two weeks ago, the government contacted it and said it expected the ministry to resettle some of the South...
www.dallasnews.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Episcopal Church pulls out of resettlement agreement with United States Government after white preference given for South African refugees. www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2...
"Narcan funding under threat in proposed federal budget" (Midland Daily News, May 6, 2025) www.ourmidland.com/news/article...
Narcan funding under threat in proposed federal budget
Narcan funding could be cut in a proposed federal budget, threatening overdose prevention in Huron County and beyond.
www.ourmidland.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"Narcan funding under threat in proposed federal budget" (Midland Daily News, May 6, 2025) www.ourmidland.com/news/article...
San Diego, Boston and Seattle are among U.S. cities losing out on lucrative conferences including all the hotel, restaurant, entertainment, transportation and other local purchases that domestic and international conference attendees would have done. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S. | CBC News
CBC News has identified several North American-based organizations that have relocated upcoming conferences, either partially or fully, from the U.S. to Canada. Conference organizers who spoke with CB...
www.cbc.ca
May 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
San Diego, Boston and Seattle are among U.S. cities losing out on lucrative conferences including all the hotel, restaurant, entertainment, transportation and other local purchases that domestic and international conference attendees would have done. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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More than a hundred libraries on federally recognized tribal lands across the country were notified that their congressionally appropriated grant had been terminated midcycle.
Those communities are at risk of losing their local libraries and the history they hold.
Those communities are at risk of losing their local libraries and the history they hold.
Tribal communities risk losing local libraries and the history they hold amid DOGE cuts
Federally recognized tribes say the Trump administration cut the grant money they use to sustain the local libraries that serve as anchors in their most rural communities.
nbcnews.to
May 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
More than a hundred libraries on federally recognized tribal lands across the country were notified that their congressionally appropriated grant had been terminated midcycle.
Those communities are at risk of losing their local libraries and the history they hold.
Those communities are at risk of losing their local libraries and the history they hold.
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Jeff Bridges says he contracted COVID while receiving chemo.
@tinu.bsky.social fought tirelessly for masks in healthcare. She had long covid & cancer and HCWs refused to mask for her.
We must do better. People are dying & becoming disabled because HCWs prioritize comfort over infection control
@tinu.bsky.social fought tirelessly for masks in healthcare. She had long covid & cancer and HCWs refused to mask for her.
We must do better. People are dying & becoming disabled because HCWs prioritize comfort over infection control
May 11, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Jeff Bridges says he contracted COVID while receiving chemo.
@tinu.bsky.social fought tirelessly for masks in healthcare. She had long covid & cancer and HCWs refused to mask for her.
We must do better. People are dying & becoming disabled because HCWs prioritize comfort over infection control
@tinu.bsky.social fought tirelessly for masks in healthcare. She had long covid & cancer and HCWs refused to mask for her.
We must do better. People are dying & becoming disabled because HCWs prioritize comfort over infection control
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Just hours after the Copyright Office released its report on AI training—stating the obvious, that much unlicensed commercial training of AI on copyright-protected material is unlikely to qualify as fair use—President Trump has fired the Register of Copyrights. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...
Trump fires director of U.S. Copyright Office, sources say
Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter was appointed to the post by now former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who herself was fired by President Trump earlier this week.
www.cbsnews.com
May 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Just hours after the Copyright Office released its report on AI training—stating the obvious, that much unlicensed commercial training of AI on copyright-protected material is unlikely to qualify as fair use—President Trump has fired the Register of Copyrights. www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/tru...
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(with correct link this time)
May 15, 2025 - Yale Med: 'Unraveling Long COVID Pathogenesis: Insights Gained and Frontiers Ahead'
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET - Hybrid event. In person and via Zoom
Hosts:
Serena Susan Spudich, MD, MA
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
medicine.yale.edu/event/unrave...
May 15, 2025 - Yale Med: 'Unraveling Long COVID Pathogenesis: Insights Gained and Frontiers Ahead'
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET - Hybrid event. In person and via Zoom
Hosts:
Serena Susan Spudich, MD, MA
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
medicine.yale.edu/event/unrave...
Unraveling Long COVID Pathogenesis: Insights Gained and Frontiers Ahead
05/15/2025 event : Over the past five years, a constellation of persistent or emergent symptoms following the acquisition of SARS-CoV-2, commonly referred to as
medicine.yale.edu
May 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
(with correct link this time)
May 15, 2025 - Yale Med: 'Unraveling Long COVID Pathogenesis: Insights Gained and Frontiers Ahead'
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET - Hybrid event. In person and via Zoom
Hosts:
Serena Susan Spudich, MD, MA
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
medicine.yale.edu/event/unrave...
May 15, 2025 - Yale Med: 'Unraveling Long COVID Pathogenesis: Insights Gained and Frontiers Ahead'
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET - Hybrid event. In person and via Zoom
Hosts:
Serena Susan Spudich, MD, MA
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
medicine.yale.edu/event/unrave...
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PolyBio @polybiorf.bsky.social Spring Symposium:
Zoom seminar with 10 minute research updates from 33 researchers.
Friday, May 16, 1100 ET / 1500 UTC
polybio.org/spring-2025-...
Register:
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#longcovid #chronicillness #mecfs #lyme #cci
Zoom seminar with 10 minute research updates from 33 researchers.
Friday, May 16, 1100 ET / 1500 UTC
polybio.org/spring-2025-...
Register:
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#longcovid #chronicillness #mecfs #lyme #cci
Spring 2025 Symposium Schedule - PolyBio Research Foundation
polybio.org
May 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
PolyBio @polybiorf.bsky.social Spring Symposium:
Zoom seminar with 10 minute research updates from 33 researchers.
Friday, May 16, 1100 ET / 1500 UTC
polybio.org/spring-2025-...
Register:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#longcovid #chronicillness #mecfs #lyme #cci
Zoom seminar with 10 minute research updates from 33 researchers.
Friday, May 16, 1100 ET / 1500 UTC
polybio.org/spring-2025-...
Register:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#longcovid #chronicillness #mecfs #lyme #cci