Matthew
@matthewkutz.bsky.social
Geek & Bear I live in Lexington Kentucky and work in Emergency Medicine.
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Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.
He sued for marriage equality and won. 10 years later, he fears for LGBTQ+ rights
Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.
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June 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.
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Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
A kind, no-nonsense nurse helped a couple prepare for death
Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Eric Johnson's husband Dennis Hopkins was given a 50% chance of surviving lung cancer. During one hospital stay they met their unsung hero, a nurse named Sherry.
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JUST IN: The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
n.pr
June 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
JUST IN: The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
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We understand, Pedro.
Pedro Pascal Opens Up About Why He Called Transphobe JK Rowling A 'Heinous Loser'
We totally get it, Pedro.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We understand, Pedro.
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Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.
'Mission: Impossible' composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93
Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.
n.pr
June 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.
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Millions could lose health insurance as the Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress weigh major changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. "The effects could be catastrophic," one policy analyst predicts.
U.S. uninsured rates could resurge if Trump's budget bill passes
Millions could lose health insurance as the Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress weigh major changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. "The effects could be catastrophic," one policy analyst predicts.
n.pr
June 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Millions could lose health insurance as the Trump administration and GOP-controlled Congress weigh major changes to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid. "The effects could be catastrophic," one policy analyst predicts.
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NEW: Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding.
Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
By @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
By @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up
Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
www.propublica.org
June 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NEW: Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding.
Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
By @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
By @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
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AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
As Iran and Israel fought, people turned to AI for facts. They didn't find many
AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
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June 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
AI-generated videos of fighting between Iran and Israel went viral, and people asked chatbots if they were real. "What we're seeing is AI mediating the experience of warfare," said one researcher.
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Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat
Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
n.pr
June 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Spending time outside in scorching weather can put you at risk of heat stroke or exhaustion. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
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The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success.
Should federal rental aid come with a time limit? Here's how it works in one place
The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success.
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June 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success.
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
June 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
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NEWS: Homeland Security improperly detained a Congressional staffer, Trump reposts claim that Biden was executed in 2020, Ukraine launched a major attack without telling Trump, and pardons become lucrative.
All the news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
All the news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
NEWS: Homeland Security Detains Congressional Staffer as Trump Claims Biden was Executed in 2020
Homeland Security improperly detained a Congressional staffer, Trump reposts claim that Biden was executed in 2020, Ukraine launched a major attack without telling Trump, and pardons become lucrative
open.substack.com
June 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEWS: Homeland Security improperly detained a Congressional staffer, Trump reposts claim that Biden was executed in 2020, Ukraine launched a major attack without telling Trump, and pardons become lucrative.
All the news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
All the news you missed: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all of the staff that had distributed $1.7B annually in Social Services Block Grant funds, which many states had depended on for their child welfare, foster care and adoption systems.
The Trump Administration’s War on Children
The administration is quietly putting America’s children at risk by cutting funds and manpower for investigating child abuse, enforcing child support payments, providing child care and much more.
www.propublica.org
April 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all of the staff that had distributed $1.7B annually in Social Services Block Grant funds, which many states had depended on for their child welfare, foster care and adoption systems.
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One of the nurses in the ED at work did an egg hunt for us. CANDY!!! Bring on the day! #erholidystaff
April 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
One of the nurses in the ED at work did an egg hunt for us. CANDY!!! Bring on the day! #erholidystaff
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Love the Lexington food and drink scene? 🍕We want to hear from you. Take this survey to help inform future coverage in the Herald-Leader. Thank you! Survey here: iteratehq.com/mcclatchy/67...
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Love the Lexington food and drink scene? 🍕We want to hear from you. Take this survey to help inform future coverage in the Herald-Leader. Thank you! Survey here: iteratehq.com/mcclatchy/67...
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‘Getting their freak on.’ Kentucky juvenile justice workers removed after investigations into workplace sex, ‘fight club’
www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article302540444.html#storylink=cpy
www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article302540444.html#storylink=cpy
KY juvenile justice workers removed after investigations into workplace sex, ‘fight club’
A Herald-Leader investigation reveals the 30-bed Mayfield Youth Development Center in Graves County had serious problems, from sexual trysts among employees to organized fights among detainees, that l...
www.kentucky.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
‘Getting their freak on.’ Kentucky juvenile justice workers removed after investigations into workplace sex, ‘fight club’
www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article302540444.html#storylink=cpy
www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article302540444.html#storylink=cpy
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Kentucky Department of Education: We have officially axed DEI programs www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article304201266.html
Kentucky Dept. of Education: We have officially axed DEI programs
States and local districts have until April 24 to sign a letter to the U.S. Department of Education saying it has eliminated all DEI programs.
www.kentucky.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Kentucky Department of Education: We have officially axed DEI programs www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article304201266.html
We as adults MUST DO BETTER!
Cruel pranks, broken bones, sexual harassment: A recent history of the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice
www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article303450936.html#storylink=cpy
www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article303450936.html#storylink=cpy
Cruel pranks, broken bones, sexual harassment: A recent history of KY juvenile justice
The last six months at the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice have shown that things aren’t getting better.
www.kentucky.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We as adults MUST DO BETTER!