Michael D. Kirby
mdkirby.bsky.social
Michael D. Kirby
@mdkirby.bsky.social
Progressive Presbyterian Pastor
Northminster Presbyterian Church, Evanston
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He/Him
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus for 20+ years
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March 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Reposted by Michael D. Kirby
Measles high infection rate is the reason we have not yet been able to eradicate it. That rate means you need a very high vaccination rate to prevent outbreaks. It is possible, but not with current levels of institutional distrust.
The average person with the flu gives it to around 1.4 people. The average person with measles gives it to between 12 and 18 people.
who.int WHO @who.int · Feb 17
Measles cases continue to surge globally, putting millions of children at risk.

More than 10 million people globally were infected with measles in 2023, a 20% increase from the previous year.

bit.ly/48SAtkf
February 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
January 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
DEI caused the plane crash? Really?
Sir, are you high or deranged?

It’s not hard.
Comforter in Chief.
When things like this happen, it’s Job One.

There are agencies you run whose job it is to answer the “why.” Your speculation is irresponsible.

Shame on you, sir.
January 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
So what do we think will happen? What role will the Billionaires in Chief have in shaping the PEOTUS’ response?
Supreme Court upholds law that would ban TikTok in the U.S.
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok.
www.cbsnews.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Reposted by Michael D. Kirby
Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚

Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
January 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM