Simply Rheumatoid
@simplyrheumatoid.bsky.social
Human. American-born citizen. Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, good food, fine wines, great films, and innovation. www.simplyrheumatoid.com
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Arthritis Foundation, ACR Denounce CDC Cuts | Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Source: #ArthritisFoundation #RA
🗒️Admin: 🙏 Consider the impacts of:
"Loss of critical data collection
Drastic reductions in scientific innovation to find essential treatments & eventually a cure
Inability of state & local governments to manage public health risks"
www.arthritis.org/news/press-r...
🗒️Admin: 🙏 Consider the impacts of:
"Loss of critical data collection
Drastic reductions in scientific innovation to find essential treatments & eventually a cure
Inability of state & local governments to manage public health risks"
www.arthritis.org/news/press-r...
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“Like many streams finally meet in the sea, we are all born of nature, and ultimately disperse into nature, our identity, our memory, emotions, everything - then the only place we exist is in the memories of other people, whose lives we might have influenced in some way.”
― Abhijit Naskar
― Abhijit Naskar
February 10, 2026 at 8:26 PM
“Like many streams finally meet in the sea, we are all born of nature, and ultimately disperse into nature, our identity, our memory, emotions, everything - then the only place we exist is in the memories of other people, whose lives we might have influenced in some way.”
― Abhijit Naskar
― Abhijit Naskar
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“🇺🇸 agriculture is on the verge of widespread collapse… they’re asking for a rollback of virtually every policy Trump has introduced.”
As Republicans try to distance Trump policies from🧑🌾 farmer struggles, the truth is clear: www.facebook.com/share/v/17Up...
As Republicans try to distance Trump policies from🧑🌾 farmer struggles, the truth is clear: www.facebook.com/share/v/17Up...
February 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
“🇺🇸 agriculture is on the verge of widespread collapse… they’re asking for a rollback of virtually every policy Trump has introduced.”
As Republicans try to distance Trump policies from🧑🌾 farmer struggles, the truth is clear: www.facebook.com/share/v/17Up...
As Republicans try to distance Trump policies from🧑🌾 farmer struggles, the truth is clear: www.facebook.com/share/v/17Up...
#FactsandStats #HousingMarket #ATL #Atlanta #Georgia #Migente #Noticias #Economy #USHousingMarket #Homebuyers #Sellers #NorthGeorgia
Exercise your right to have a say.
V () T E 4 Democrats V () T A R 4 Demócratas
Cc: @shawnforcongress.bsky.social
Source: @ajc.com
Exercise your right to have a say.
V () T E 4 Democrats V () T A R 4 Demócratas
Cc: @shawnforcongress.bsky.social
Source: @ajc.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
#FactsandStats #HousingMarket #ATL #Atlanta #Georgia #Migente #Noticias #Economy #USHousingMarket #Homebuyers #Sellers #NorthGeorgia
Exercise your right to have a say.
V () T E 4 Democrats V () T A R 4 Demócratas
Cc: @shawnforcongress.bsky.social
Source: @ajc.com
Exercise your right to have a say.
V () T E 4 Democrats V () T A R 4 Demócratas
Cc: @shawnforcongress.bsky.social
Source: @ajc.com
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WSJ: “.. The pricing break is over. .. Companies .. are raising prices early this year on items from bluejeans and spices to housewares and industrial products.”
@wsj.com
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@wsj.com
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February 16, 2026 at 1:28 PM
WSJ: “.. The pricing break is over. .. Companies .. are raising prices early this year on items from bluejeans and spices to housewares and industrial products.”
@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/business/pri...
@wsj.com
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February 16, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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A child dying of cancer spent her final days fighting to free her wrongfully detained father from ICE custody.
This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer.
Not one dime for this cruelty.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...
This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer.
Not one dime for this cruelty.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...
Ofelia Torres, teen who fought to have her father released from ICE custody, dies from rare cancer
Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.
www.cbsnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
A child dying of cancer spent her final days fighting to free her wrongfully detained father from ICE custody.
This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer.
Not one dime for this cruelty.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...
This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer.
Not one dime for this cruelty.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...
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As a proud U.S. citizen, Juana never thought she'd be zip-tied and detained by ICE for hours with her 3-year-old son, especially while attending a family-friendly event.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
February 15, 2026 at 8:59 PM
As a proud U.S. citizen, Juana never thought she'd be zip-tied and detained by ICE for hours with her 3-year-old son, especially while attending a family-friendly event.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
They’re two of hundreds of people we’re defending in court for being targeted in an unlawful militarized immigration raid.
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The Dow was at 43,488 when Trump took office. It just hit 50,000.
So if you had invested $43,488 in the US, you would now have $50,000. But if you had invested the same amount in the rest of the world, you would now be worth $60,000.
Lemme do a expla-youtube-nation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYL5...
So if you had invested $43,488 in the US, you would now have $50,000. But if you had invested the same amount in the rest of the world, you would now be worth $60,000.
Lemme do a expla-youtube-nation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYL5...
"Dow 50,000" Sound Nice. Until Justin Wolfers Shows You That U.S. Markets Are Coming 21st Out of 23.
What does “Dow 50,000” actually tell you—anything about the economy, or just that a number got bigger?
Dow 50,000 is a milestone, not a measurement. The level of the Dow is basically arbitrary: it’s…
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February 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM
The Dow was at 43,488 when Trump took office. It just hit 50,000.
So if you had invested $43,488 in the US, you would now have $50,000. But if you had invested the same amount in the rest of the world, you would now be worth $60,000.
Lemme do a expla-youtube-nation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYL5...
So if you had invested $43,488 in the US, you would now have $50,000. But if you had invested the same amount in the rest of the world, you would now be worth $60,000.
Lemme do a expla-youtube-nation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYL5...
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Our society is broken.
The pace at which US wealth concentration is rising is simply staggering
The concentration of AI wealth into the hands of a few tech barons + plutocratic capture ==> unchartered territory
The concentration of AI wealth into the hands of a few tech barons + plutocratic capture ==> unchartered territory
February 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Our society is broken.
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U.S. State Department Cancels Americans’ Ability To Get Passports Under New Ban Rule That Blocks Applications At Many Facilities
www.thetravel.com/state-depart...
www.thetravel.com/state-depart...
U.S. State Department Cancels Americans’ Ability To Get Passports Under New Ban Rule That Blocks Applications At Many Facilities
A 50-year-old passport service is under threat from a new Cease-and-Desist issued by the U.S. State Department
www.thetravel.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
U.S. State Department Cancels Americans’ Ability To Get Passports Under New Ban Rule That Blocks Applications At Many Facilities
www.thetravel.com/state-depart...
www.thetravel.com/state-depart...
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Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
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Toasting #ValentinesDay with a glass of wine? It comes to you thanks to workers like "Fidel" who sent this pic from Napa CA. "Pruning is done in the winter when the plant is dormant. This means we farm workers who do this, must work in cold, foggy weather." #WeFeedYou
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Toasting #ValentinesDay with a glass of wine? It comes to you thanks to workers like "Fidel" who sent this pic from Napa CA. "Pruning is done in the winter when the plant is dormant. This means we farm workers who do this, must work in cold, foggy weather." #WeFeedYou
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Just 4 days until early voting starts in Texas (Feb 17). Do you have a plan to vote? 👊🏽
Visit: iWillVote.com
Visit: iWillVote.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Just 4 days until early voting starts in Texas (Feb 17). Do you have a plan to vote? 👊🏽
Visit: iWillVote.com
Visit: iWillVote.com
Happy Valentine's Day to all #Arthritis Warriors. I love food. If you are looking for a movie to watch today, may I recommend The Hundred-Foot Journey? 👩🍳
Ref: The Hundred-Foot Journey Official Trailer #1 (2014) YouTube. Rotten Tomatoes
5 14.14 #ValentinesDay #Food #Love #Chefs
youtu.be/MWo67uhzoQg
Ref: The Hundred-Foot Journey Official Trailer #1 (2014) YouTube. Rotten Tomatoes
5 14.14 #ValentinesDay #Food #Love #Chefs
youtu.be/MWo67uhzoQg
The Hundred-Foot Journey Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Helen Mirren Movie HD
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February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to all #Arthritis Warriors. I love food. If you are looking for a movie to watch today, may I recommend The Hundred-Foot Journey? 👩🍳
Ref: The Hundred-Foot Journey Official Trailer #1 (2014) YouTube. Rotten Tomatoes
5 14.14 #ValentinesDay #Food #Love #Chefs
youtu.be/MWo67uhzoQg
Ref: The Hundred-Foot Journey Official Trailer #1 (2014) YouTube. Rotten Tomatoes
5 14.14 #ValentinesDay #Food #Love #Chefs
youtu.be/MWo67uhzoQg
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On the day of love confessions, we’d like to state ours.
We love you for loving Ukraine and standing with our country in its darkest hour.
We believe that love will always overcome hate, and you’re the best proof.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
Break russia, not hearts💙💛
We love you for loving Ukraine and standing with our country in its darkest hour.
We believe that love will always overcome hate, and you’re the best proof.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
Break russia, not hearts💙💛
February 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
On the day of love confessions, we’d like to state ours.
We love you for loving Ukraine and standing with our country in its darkest hour.
We believe that love will always overcome hate, and you’re the best proof.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
Break russia, not hearts💙💛
We love you for loving Ukraine and standing with our country in its darkest hour.
We believe that love will always overcome hate, and you’re the best proof.
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!
Break russia, not hearts💙💛
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ICE and Border Patrol have been using facial recognition technology in our cities to target and threaten immigrants, people of color, and anyone documenting their abuses.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
ICE and Border Patrol have been using facial recognition technology in our cities to target and threaten immigrants, people of color, and anyone documenting their abuses.
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Buying sweets for your valentine? Here’s how big candy barons might be ripping you off.
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Buying sweets for your valentine? Here’s how big candy barons might be ripping you off.
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“.. They’re builders, contractors, lumber companies ..
“.. They started off with, ‘hey, we were all Trump supporters, and we thought he was going to secure the border .. we just never thought that they were going to be coming after our folks ..”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
“.. They started off with, ‘hey, we were all Trump supporters, and we thought he was going to secure the border .. we just never thought that they were going to be coming after our folks ..”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
“.. They’re builders, contractors, lumber companies ..
“.. They started off with, ‘hey, we were all Trump supporters, and we thought he was going to secure the border .. we just never thought that they were going to be coming after our folks ..”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
“.. They started off with, ‘hey, we were all Trump supporters, and we thought he was going to secure the border .. we just never thought that they were going to be coming after our folks ..”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Georgia’s immigrant detention network is expanding into Hall County, according to Oakwood city manager.
Second ICE detention warehouse confirmed in Georgia
www.ajc.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Georgia’s immigrant detention network is expanding into Hall County, according to Oakwood city manager.
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“I watched 4th and 5th grade kids run away from our own government…I’m not going to stand by and watch my neighbors run away scared….That’s not who we are.”
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 6:19 PM
“I watched 4th and 5th grade kids run away from our own government…I’m not going to stand by and watch my neighbors run away scared….That’s not who we are.”
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23 days until Northwest Georgia chooses new leadership!
The seat once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene is up for grabs, and every single day matters.
Get involved — volunteer, donate, or sign up today → shawnforgeorgia.com
The seat once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene is up for grabs, and every single day matters.
Get involved — volunteer, donate, or sign up today → shawnforgeorgia.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:35 PM
23 days until Northwest Georgia chooses new leadership!
The seat once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene is up for grabs, and every single day matters.
Get involved — volunteer, donate, or sign up today → shawnforgeorgia.com
The seat once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene is up for grabs, and every single day matters.
Get involved — volunteer, donate, or sign up today → shawnforgeorgia.com
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There should be nationwide marches against all the gigantic concentration camps.
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
There should be nationwide marches against all the gigantic concentration camps.
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This is one reason we put out a huge report in 2024 analyzing the actual costs of mass deportation! Everyone was talking in the abstract and we tried to make it real. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/mass-...
February 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
This is one reason we put out a huge report in 2024 analyzing the actual costs of mass deportation! Everyone was talking in the abstract and we tried to make it real. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/mass-...
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I met Maria Antonia inside Dilley in mid-Jan where she had been detained for four months. She told me she was on her way to Disney World when immigration agents intercepted and interrogated her in the airport and sent her and her mom to detention www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention
A 9-year-old shares her story of being held at the nation’s only operating detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas.
www.propublica.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I met Maria Antonia inside Dilley in mid-Jan where she had been detained for four months. She told me she was on her way to Disney World when immigration agents intercepted and interrogated her in the airport and sent her and her mom to detention www.propublica.org/article/ice-...