Kathy Hursen
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“There’s always light if only we are brave enough to see it; if only we are brave enough to be it.”~Amanda Gorman
"Every storm runs out of rain." Maya Angelou
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"Every storm runs out of rain." Maya Angelou
#Nurse #PublicHealthEducator #Democracy #HealthCare4All #ClimateHealth #HumanRights
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How many measles cases are there in the US? | USAFacts
As of November 25, 2025, 1,798 cases have been confirmed in 2025, 12% of which required hospitalization. There have been 3 confirmed deaths. This is the highest annual case count since the US declared...
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As of November 25, 2025, there were:
1,798 confirmed measles cases
12% required hospitalization
3 confirmed deaths
This is the highest annual case count since the US declared measles eliminated in 2000.
In 2024, there were 285 measles cases, and no deaths.
1,798 confirmed measles cases
12% required hospitalization
3 confirmed deaths
This is the highest annual case count since the US declared measles eliminated in 2000.
In 2024, there were 285 measles cases, and no deaths.
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Amid immigration detention sweeps in Louisiana — part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by the Trump administration — Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for those concerned for their safety.
Baton Rouge bishop suspends Mass obligation amid ICE crackdown
Amid immigration detention sweeps in Louisiana — part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by the Trump administration — Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge has issued a dispensation from the obligation t...
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Amid immigration detention sweeps in Louisiana — part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by the Trump administration — Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for those concerned for their safety.
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Reposted by Kathy Hursen
Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Congress to withhold Pentagon travel funds until it sees boat strike videos
Lawmakers quietly stuck the requirement into their must-pass annual defense policy bill.
www.politico.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Is it too much to hope that Congress is regrowing some backbone? Baby steps here, but important ones. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Alaska’s Dept of Corrections is now facing accusations that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees were exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.
One detainee began TB treatment 3 days after returning to the federal Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Wash
One detainee began TB treatment 3 days after returning to the federal Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Wash
23 Days: 7 suspected cases of tuberculosis at Tacoma ICE detention facility housing former Anchorage jail detainees
Alaska’s Department of Corrections is now facing accusations that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees were exposed to tuberculosis this summer during their 23-day stay at the Anchorage Corre...
www.alaskasnewssource.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Alaska’s Dept of Corrections is now facing accusations that Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees were exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at the Anchorage Correctional Complex.
One detainee began TB treatment 3 days after returning to the federal Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Wash
One detainee began TB treatment 3 days after returning to the federal Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Wash
Medical experts and immigration advocates warn that the same conditions that allowed tuberculosis (TB) to flourish at the end of the 1800s are hallmarks of immigration detention, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and a breakdown of health protocols.
Tuberculosis Spawning in Crowded, Dirty ICE Detention Centers - The American Prospect
Doctors and medical researchers expect more outbreaks of infectious disease as the Trump administration crams thousands more people into miserable conditions.
prospect.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Medical experts and immigration advocates warn that the same conditions that allowed tuberculosis (TB) to flourish at the end of the 1800s are hallmarks of immigration detention, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and a breakdown of health protocols.
Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities have reported issues with tuberculosis or TB. The deadly but treatable and preventable infectious disease has already killed at least one detainee.
ICE didn’t offer a response to a request for comment in time for publication.
ICE didn’t offer a response to a request for comment in time for publication.
TB is spreading in ICE detention centers. So what's the agency's responsibility?
Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities have reported issues with tuberculosis or TB.
san.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Several Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities have reported issues with tuberculosis or TB. The deadly but treatable and preventable infectious disease has already killed at least one detainee.
ICE didn’t offer a response to a request for comment in time for publication.
ICE didn’t offer a response to a request for comment in time for publication.
Inside ICE Detention Centers, there are tuberculosis outbreaks that have been quietly escalating.
Overcrowding means that one infected person can easily spread the bacteria to dozens of others.
Lack of regular health screenings and delayed diagnosis means you have a ticking time bomb.
Overcrowding means that one infected person can easily spread the bacteria to dozens of others.
Lack of regular health screenings and delayed diagnosis means you have a ticking time bomb.
Inside ICE Detention Centers: The Hidden Tuberculosis Crisis of 2025 - Writ of Mandamus Lawyer in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Washington D.C.
When we talk about Inside ICE Detention Centers: The Hidden Tuberculosis Crisis of 2025, it’s crucial to first understand what tuberculosis (TB) really is. TB
writofmandamus.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Inside ICE Detention Centers, there are tuberculosis outbreaks that have been quietly escalating.
Overcrowding means that one infected person can easily spread the bacteria to dozens of others.
Lack of regular health screenings and delayed diagnosis means you have a ticking time bomb.
Overcrowding means that one infected person can easily spread the bacteria to dozens of others.
Lack of regular health screenings and delayed diagnosis means you have a ticking time bomb.
Global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain under-immunized.
Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses.
One person can infect up to 18 others.
One in five infected children ends up in the hospital.
Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses.
One person can infect up to 18 others.
One in five infected children ends up in the hospital.
Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines, UN health agency warns
Measles deaths have dropped by 88 per cent since 2000 – yet an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children, still died from the virus last year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
news.un.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain under-immunized.
Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses.
One person can infect up to 18 others.
One in five infected children ends up in the hospital.
Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses.
One person can infect up to 18 others.
One in five infected children ends up in the hospital.
The Current Situation with Measles
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
U.S. Measles Tracker | International Vaccine Access Center
Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations
publichealth.jhu.edu
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Current Situation with Measles
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
The Current Situation with Measles
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county, city, and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county, city, and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
U.S. Measles Tracker | International Vaccine Access Center
Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations
publichealth.jhu.edu
December 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Current Situation with Measles
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county, city, and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
The maps and table show the current geographic distribution of confirmed measles cases in 2025 by county, city, and state across the United States, with the largest outbreak in West Texas, from which other outbreaks have spread.
Those who completely cut alcohol for the month reported improved sleep, better mood, healthier liver function and blood pressure, and weight loss. They also reported being able to concentrate better and having more energy than before.
Dry January: What happens to your body after one month without alcohol
"Participating in Dry January allows people to pause, reflect and rethink their relationship with alcohol," said psychologist Megan Strowger.
www.newsweek.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Those who completely cut alcohol for the month reported improved sleep, better mood, healthier liver function and blood pressure, and weight loss. They also reported being able to concentrate better and having more energy than before.
Florida health officials have confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in connection to an Orlando gym.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, usually contracted through contaminated water and soil.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, usually contracted through contaminated water and soil.
Over a dozen cases of legionella possibly linked to Florida gym
Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, if left untreated can lead to death.
www.newsweek.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Florida health officials have confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in connection to an Orlando gym.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, usually contracted through contaminated water and soil.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, usually contracted through contaminated water and soil.
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Call in their loans.
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Call in their loans.
"Forever chemicals" may disrupt early placental development and endanger pregnancy health.
PFAS accumulate in the body over time, can cross placental tissue, and have been associated with complications ranging from impaired fetal growth to, in severe cases, miscarriage.
PFAS accumulate in the body over time, can cross placental tissue, and have been associated with complications ranging from impaired fetal growth to, in severe cases, miscarriage.
Forever chemicals interfere with placental development, new study finds
Most studies rely on forever chemicals detected late in pregnancy or cell models, so do not reflect real-life exposure conditions.
www.newsweek.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"Forever chemicals" may disrupt early placental development and endanger pregnancy health.
PFAS accumulate in the body over time, can cross placental tissue, and have been associated with complications ranging from impaired fetal growth to, in severe cases, miscarriage.
PFAS accumulate in the body over time, can cross placental tissue, and have been associated with complications ranging from impaired fetal growth to, in severe cases, miscarriage.
What this all shows is a sprawling, fast-growing web of local agreements built for speed.
The human outcomes, rightly or wrongly, flow from that structure.
As of November 16, 73.6 percent of people in ICE detention had no criminal conviction; 41,641 were booked in October alone.
The human outcomes, rightly or wrongly, flow from that structure.
As of November 16, 73.6 percent of people in ICE detention had no criminal conviction; 41,641 were booked in October alone.
Uncommon Knowledge: How Trump is quietly turbocharging ICE arrests
A flood of deals with sheriffs is powering ICE’s rapid growth in arrests.
www.newsweek.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
What this all shows is a sprawling, fast-growing web of local agreements built for speed.
The human outcomes, rightly or wrongly, flow from that structure.
As of November 16, 73.6 percent of people in ICE detention had no criminal conviction; 41,641 were booked in October alone.
The human outcomes, rightly or wrongly, flow from that structure.
As of November 16, 73.6 percent of people in ICE detention had no criminal conviction; 41,641 were booked in October alone.
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“The Daily Nebraskan found in the leaked spreadsheet that every program eliminated appeared to be profitable…every program that the chancellor proposed eliminating generated more money from tuition dollars than the department costs to run”
December 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“The Daily Nebraskan found in the leaked spreadsheet that every program eliminated appeared to be profitable…every program that the chancellor proposed eliminating generated more money from tuition dollars than the department costs to run”
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Last year’s flu season underscores the importance of vaccination. You play a key role in prevention, communication and helping to keep kids in school. AAFP president Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, spoke to The Hill about what to expect for this year’s flu season. https://bit.ly/3XzoKT7
New flu variant increases outbreak concerns for schools
Despite a relatively slow start to the flu season, U.S. schools are preparing for an increase in absences and sick children as a new variant gains momentum. The flu vaccine for the 2025...
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Last year’s flu season underscores the importance of vaccination. You play a key role in prevention, communication and helping to keep kids in school. AAFP president Sarah Nosal, MD, FAAFP, spoke to The Hill about what to expect for this year’s flu season. https://bit.ly/3XzoKT7
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Federal vaccine advisers on Thursday postponed a vote to delay the universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine amid chaos and confusion. Read more in AAP News:
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ACIP vote on hepatitis B vaccine delayed amid chaos, confusion; AAP expert says meeting has ‘dangerous consequences’
When the federal vaccine committee reconvenes Friday, it plans to vote on no longer recommending that infants whose mothers test negative for hepatitis B get vaccinated at birth.
publications.aap.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Federal vaccine advisers on Thursday postponed a vote to delay the universal birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine amid chaos and confusion. Read more in AAP News:
publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...
The disaster that struck JohnC and his lab began when the Trump administration slashed funding for research programs across the country.
For years, Quackenbush’s lab has been at the forefront of human genetics research and bioinformatics.
For years, Quackenbush’s lab has been at the forefront of human genetics research and bioinformatics.
‘The money is now basically gone’: After one year under Trump, this once-vibrant lab is now almost silent - The Boston Globe
The disaster that struck John Quackenbush and his lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health began when the Trump administration started rapidly slashing funds that fueled research programs ...
www.bostonglobe.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The disaster that struck JohnC and his lab began when the Trump administration slashed funding for research programs across the country.
For years, Quackenbush’s lab has been at the forefront of human genetics research and bioinformatics.
For years, Quackenbush’s lab has been at the forefront of human genetics research and bioinformatics.
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#GVerse #FBaRmy #Unite - #TimeToUnite
We are only louder when we have one voice, time to come together and fight this fascist #WhoreHouse #LetsGo
We are only louder when we have one voice, time to come together and fight this fascist #WhoreHouse #LetsGo
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
#GVerse #FBaRmy #Unite - #TimeToUnite
We are only louder when we have one voice, time to come together and fight this fascist #WhoreHouse #LetsGo
We are only louder when we have one voice, time to come together and fight this fascist #WhoreHouse #LetsGo
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Let's ask @mitchmcconnell.bsky.social
Mitch "Pause Here" McConnell
why His State is So Poor and How they
have most Voters Convinced to Vote Red!
Mitch "Pause Here" McConnell
why His State is So Poor and How they
have most Voters Convinced to Vote Red!
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Let's ask @mitchmcconnell.bsky.social
Mitch "Pause Here" McConnell
why His State is So Poor and How they
have most Voters Convinced to Vote Red!
Mitch "Pause Here" McConnell
why His State is So Poor and How they
have most Voters Convinced to Vote Red!
Confirmed measles case traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on two separate dates, November 11 and November 17, 2025.
Secondary cases will most likely occur:
November 11th exposure: November 18 – December 2, 2025.
November 17th exposure: November 24 – December 8, 2025.
Secondary cases will most likely occur:
November 11th exposure: November 18 – December 2, 2025.
November 17th exposure: November 24 – December 8, 2025.
Late report of measles case at Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) Airport - King County, Washington
kingcounty.gov
December 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Confirmed measles case traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on two separate dates, November 11 and November 17, 2025.
Secondary cases will most likely occur:
November 11th exposure: November 18 – December 2, 2025.
November 17th exposure: November 24 – December 8, 2025.
Secondary cases will most likely occur:
November 11th exposure: November 18 – December 2, 2025.
November 17th exposure: November 24 – December 8, 2025.
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Removing the universal recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination could result in thousands of chronic HepB infections, leading to severe complications like liver cancer and death.
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Removing the universal recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination could result in thousands of chronic HepB infections, leading to severe complications like liver cancer and death.
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Democracy doesn’t instantly vanish, it’s dismantled, department by department, ruling by ruling. SCOTUS was the law. Now it’s the knife. Congress sets laws to keep presidential powers in check. Our corrupt SCOTUS is destroying that balance and fast-tracking us to certain demise.
#Resist
#Resist
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency.
apnews.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Democracy doesn’t instantly vanish, it’s dismantled, department by department, ruling by ruling. SCOTUS was the law. Now it’s the knife. Congress sets laws to keep presidential powers in check. Our corrupt SCOTUS is destroying that balance and fast-tracking us to certain demise.
#Resist
#Resist
“For one-tenth of Trump's tax cuts to the rich, could guarantee people affordable health insurance for 10 years.”
The Republican bill will add more than $3 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
By contrast, extending the enhanced subsidies for 10 years would cost about $350 billion.
The Republican bill will add more than $3 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
By contrast, extending the enhanced subsidies for 10 years would cost about $350 billion.
‘We Are Looking at a Massive Crisis’
Health-care costs are about to spike in a way that Americans can’t afford.
www.theatlantic.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“For one-tenth of Trump's tax cuts to the rich, could guarantee people affordable health insurance for 10 years.”
The Republican bill will add more than $3 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
By contrast, extending the enhanced subsidies for 10 years would cost about $350 billion.
The Republican bill will add more than $3 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
By contrast, extending the enhanced subsidies for 10 years would cost about $350 billion.