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This is crucial reporting from @katherinejwu.com.
Among the data being scrubbed is “the agency’s AtlasPlus tool, which contains nearly 20 years of CDC surveillance data on HIV, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis…”
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
Among the data being scrubbed is “the agency’s AtlasPlus tool, which contains nearly 20 years of CDC surveillance data on HIV, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis…”
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
CDC Data Are Disappearing
The agency has already removed scientific data from public view. More could follow.
www.theatlantic.com
February 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Embarrassing af to see WA legislators on here.
58 Democrats helped Republicans pass the Laken Riley Act, which will enable Trump's ICE to put migrants *accused* of shoplifting in detention, without due process.
As in, with Trump's new call to detain 30,000 migrants in Guantanamo, these Democrats may help put them there:
As in, with Trump's new call to detain 30,000 migrants in Guantanamo, these Democrats may help put them there:
January 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Embarrassing af to see WA legislators on here.
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"Many child care providers in Washington, like Fitzgerald, face low pay, minimum benefits and difficult working conditions. Some leave the field altogether, leading to more empty classrooms and a worsening of the state’s child care shortage." #WAleg
washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/30/w...
washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/30/w...
WA child care advocates push for higher pay and more support for providers • Washington State Standard
Lawmakers are trying to find more ways to support child care providers by upping pay, changing how reimbursement rates and cutting fees.
washingtonstatestandard.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Many child care providers in Washington, like Fitzgerald, face low pay, minimum benefits and difficult working conditions. Some leave the field altogether, leading to more empty classrooms and a worsening of the state’s child care shortage." #WAleg
washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/30/w...
washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/30/w...
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Democratic state Rep. Sharlett Mena is sponsoring a bill that would limit other states’ National Guard troops from deploying in Washington without the governor’s permission — unless they are mobilized by the president. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/30/w...
Washington bill would restrict when outside National Guard troops can enter the state • Washington State Standard
Washington bill would limit other states’ National Guard troops from deploying in Washington without the governor’s permission.
washingtonstatestandard.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Democratic state Rep. Sharlett Mena is sponsoring a bill that would limit other states’ National Guard troops from deploying in Washington without the governor’s permission — unless they are mobilized by the president. #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/30/w...
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The House companion bill HB 1211's hearing is on February 4th-see you there!
This is another case of why you support secular folks in office (we care about this stuff) and support good journalism: the #waleg took action spurred by @investigatewest.bsky.social reports.
PS support Hemant's work too✨
This is another case of why you support secular folks in office (we care about this stuff) and support good journalism: the #waleg took action spurred by @investigatewest.bsky.social reports.
PS support Hemant's work too✨
Washington is considering a bill making priests mandated reporters.
Critics want an exemption for anything said during confession.
In a courageous rebuke, State Sen. Noel Frame said, "I don't feel like I can make a compromise for you anymore."
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/wa-lawmake...
Critics want an exemption for anything said during confession.
In a courageous rebuke, State Sen. Noel Frame said, "I don't feel like I can make a compromise for you anymore."
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/wa-lawmake...
WA lawmaker defends bill making priests mandated reporters: I can't "make a compromise for you anymore"
Sen. Noel Frame has once again sponsored a bill requiring priests to report confessions of abuse
www.friendlyatheist.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The House companion bill HB 1211's hearing is on February 4th-see you there!
This is another case of why you support secular folks in office (we care about this stuff) and support good journalism: the #waleg took action spurred by @investigatewest.bsky.social reports.
PS support Hemant's work too✨
This is another case of why you support secular folks in office (we care about this stuff) and support good journalism: the #waleg took action spurred by @investigatewest.bsky.social reports.
PS support Hemant's work too✨
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Sadly, #WALeg does not offer a HELL YEAH, LFG option for sign in. I will have to content myself with PRO.
THE SHARED STREETS BILL JUST DROPPED!
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
January 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sadly, #WALeg does not offer a HELL YEAH, LFG option for sign in. I will have to content myself with PRO.
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If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
January 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are a federal worker being offered a buyout, I would advise against taking it.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
Of course, this is a personal decision for everyone and it’s your choice.
But these offers are a rush job. The legality is questionable and this admin does not keep to its word.
They aren’t firing for a reason.
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NEVER FORGET: 1 of these people can fund Medicaid on his own!
January 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NEVER FORGET: 1 of these people can fund Medicaid on his own!
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January 29, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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No f*cking kidding!
January 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
No f*cking kidding!
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H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Through California Dairy Herds
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
January 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Through California Dairy Herds
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732.
As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.
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The only reason ICE would be at schools is to take innocent children into custody in order to lure their parents. Family separation 2.0.
🚨 Los Angeles school police says it will not comply with ICE.
🚨 Los Angeles school police says it will not comply with ICE.
January 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The only reason ICE would be at schools is to take innocent children into custody in order to lure their parents. Family separation 2.0.
🚨 Los Angeles school police says it will not comply with ICE.
🚨 Los Angeles school police says it will not comply with ICE.
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BREAKING: As the US withdraws from the Paris Agreement, Washington State is now considering a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty 🌍
#GreenSky #ClimateSky
#GreenSky #ClimateSky
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January 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
BREAKING: As the US withdraws from the Paris Agreement, Washington State is now considering a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty 🌍
#GreenSky #ClimateSky
#GreenSky #ClimateSky
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Methinks Rich Lowry’s logic circuits have malfunctioned
January 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Methinks Rich Lowry’s logic circuits have malfunctioned
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At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps | CNN
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citiz...
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
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THIS is how you push back on Nazis, gaslighting, and mainstreaming.
MAKE THEM OWN IT AS THEY SAY IT.
MAKE THEM OWN IT AS THEY SAY IT.
Jennings: This salute trutherism is outrageous.
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
Rampell: Do it right now on TV! If you think it’s a normal way to greet people, do it right now on TV. Why won’t you?!
January 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
THIS is how you push back on Nazis, gaslighting, and mainstreaming.
MAKE THEM OWN IT AS THEY SAY IT.
MAKE THEM OWN IT AS THEY SAY IT.
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The guy is 53 years old.
He's almost a trillionaire.
He employs many thousands of people.
He's running multiple billion-dollar businesses.
He's made the "heart with hands" gesture. 🫶
He's had access to the same historical information we all have since grade school...
He's almost a trillionaire.
He employs many thousands of people.
He's running multiple billion-dollar businesses.
He's made the "heart with hands" gesture. 🫶
He's had access to the same historical information we all have since grade school...
January 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The guy is 53 years old.
He's almost a trillionaire.
He employs many thousands of people.
He's running multiple billion-dollar businesses.
He's made the "heart with hands" gesture. 🫶
He's had access to the same historical information we all have since grade school...
He's almost a trillionaire.
He employs many thousands of people.
He's running multiple billion-dollar businesses.
He's made the "heart with hands" gesture. 🫶
He's had access to the same historical information we all have since grade school...
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