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Countries with the kind of healthcare the chronically ill and disabled need don't want to admit us because we would be a 'drain on resources'. Ableism exists everywhere. It's a global problem. So while the US tries to kill us (again) so many are literally stuck.
Please understand that Americans who have a serious chronic illness essentially have no where to run to.
(The immigration rules of countries with the kind of health care system it takes to keep me alive deny me admission because I'm seriously chronically ill, and, therefore, a 'drain on resources')
(The immigration rules of countries with the kind of health care system it takes to keep me alive deny me admission because I'm seriously chronically ill, and, therefore, a 'drain on resources')
I am not done fighting.
I do need to get a good night's sleep. But please know that I am not done fighting for healthcare. I understand that many of you — many of US — die without medical care.
patreon.com/mattbc is the best place to follow my work, it's not paywalled, a free account is fine.
I do need to get a good night's sleep. But please know that I am not done fighting for healthcare. I understand that many of you — many of US — die without medical care.
patreon.com/mattbc is the best place to follow my work, it's not paywalled, a free account is fine.
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Countries with the kind of healthcare the chronically ill and disabled need don't want to admit us because we would be a 'drain on resources'. Ableism exists everywhere. It's a global problem. So while the US tries to kill us (again) so many are literally stuck.
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So, given the SNAP crisis & that stupid DNC memo making the rounds it's important to revisit Reagan's decade long effort to demonize gov't spending on poor people by inventing the welfare queen lie. He's doing this as early as January of 1976. Please note the response from the crowd at the end.
October 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
So, given the SNAP crisis & that stupid DNC memo making the rounds it's important to revisit Reagan's decade long effort to demonize gov't spending on poor people by inventing the welfare queen lie. He's doing this as early as January of 1976. Please note the response from the crowd at the end.
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I don’t need to explain why it’s wildly unacceptable for the military to be illegally privately financed by the president’s wealthy allies, right?
New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members | CNN Politics
The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Dep...
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I don’t need to explain why it’s wildly unacceptable for the military to be illegally privately financed by the president’s wealthy allies, right?
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This.
Remember: just because they don't have national name recognition, doesn't mean they're not qualified. Both Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond have worked w/in CA state government, and know the ropes. They're good.
KP's never worked in Sacramento or w/ the Legislature in-depth.
Remember: just because they don't have national name recognition, doesn't mean they're not qualified. Both Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond have worked w/in CA state government, and know the ropes. They're good.
KP's never worked in Sacramento or w/ the Legislature in-depth.
this is a good thread! Betty Yee was just endorsed by the Progressive Democrats, I hope she starts to get more attention in this race and that we don’t end up with a villaraigosa or caruso as gov
Okay, I really don’t want to keep talking about this, since frankly - I hate KP. She’s an example of toxic management, and I saw what she did to my friends.
But I’m really disturbed by the number of women, specifically white women on Threads and on here, justifying her cursing at staff.
But I’m really disturbed by the number of women, specifically white women on Threads and on here, justifying her cursing at staff.
October 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This.
Remember: just because they don't have national name recognition, doesn't mean they're not qualified. Both Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond have worked w/in CA state government, and know the ropes. They're good.
KP's never worked in Sacramento or w/ the Legislature in-depth.
Remember: just because they don't have national name recognition, doesn't mean they're not qualified. Both Betty Yee and Tony Thurmond have worked w/in CA state government, and know the ropes. They're good.
KP's never worked in Sacramento or w/ the Legislature in-depth.
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Ever seen a spooky glow called a will-o'-the-wisp hovering in a swamp or bog? Wet places where organic things decay are gassy as hell, fueling these eerie lights. But what provides the spark? Microlightning that jumps between electrically charged bubbles of methane, according to a new study 🧪
‘Microlightning’ may spark glowing will-o’-the-wisps, study finds | CNN
Flashes of microlightning between microscopic bubbles of methane in water may ignite the eerie blue flames of will-o’-the wisps, new research suggests.
www.cnn.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ever seen a spooky glow called a will-o'-the-wisp hovering in a swamp or bog? Wet places where organic things decay are gassy as hell, fueling these eerie lights. But what provides the spark? Microlightning that jumps between electrically charged bubbles of methane, according to a new study 🧪
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We live in a country where gun violence is as common as rain. Here is where I sound cold, but you will deal. The danger is everywhere. If you can't face that reality I don't know what to say. We have more guns than people in this country. Campuses, jobs, malls, parks...nowhere is safe from it.
September 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We live in a country where gun violence is as common as rain. Here is where I sound cold, but you will deal. The danger is everywhere. If you can't face that reality I don't know what to say. We have more guns than people in this country. Campuses, jobs, malls, parks...nowhere is safe from it.
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Reminder that feeding your cats raw food at this time is NOT safe. The speed at which cats go from a light fever to dying of pneumonia or neurological symptoms is just a few DAYS.
I lost 2 cats to this in March and had around 20k in medical bills to save 2 others who were hospitalized.
I lost 2 cats to this in March and had around 20k in medical bills to save 2 others who were hospitalized.
Quick heads up- Bird flu popping back up in raw cat food.
Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food
Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu.
apnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Reminder that feeding your cats raw food at this time is NOT safe. The speed at which cats go from a light fever to dying of pneumonia or neurological symptoms is just a few DAYS.
I lost 2 cats to this in March and had around 20k in medical bills to save 2 others who were hospitalized.
I lost 2 cats to this in March and had around 20k in medical bills to save 2 others who were hospitalized.
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Some of y’all forget the reason we have food safety regulations is because companies used to do things like adding chalk to spoiled milk so it looked normal.
Regulations don’t exist because governments enjoy them. They exist because pure unadulterated capitalism would kill us.
Regulations don’t exist because governments enjoy them. They exist because pure unadulterated capitalism would kill us.
September 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Some of y’all forget the reason we have food safety regulations is because companies used to do things like adding chalk to spoiled milk so it looked normal.
Regulations don’t exist because governments enjoy them. They exist because pure unadulterated capitalism would kill us.
Regulations don’t exist because governments enjoy them. They exist because pure unadulterated capitalism would kill us.
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The CDC debacle appears to be a direct result of RFK Jr's announcement that access to the COVID vax will be limited, bypassing the normal process for vax approvals, disregarding established science, and overriding the opposition of the public health community.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
CDC Massacre Came After Unprecedented New Limits on Access to the Covid Vaccine
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This...
talkingpointsmemo.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The CDC debacle appears to be a direct result of RFK Jr's announcement that access to the COVID vax will be limited, bypassing the normal process for vax approvals, disregarding established science, and overriding the opposition of the public health community.
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
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“Kennedy would be less hazardous if he decided to do cardiac surgery. Then he would kill people only one at a time,” writes former CDC Director William Foege.
www.statnews.com/2025/08/18/r...
www.statnews.com/2025/08/18/r...
Former CDC Director William Foege: How public health can fight back in a time of dangerous nonsense
“Kennedy would be less hazardous if he decided to do cardiac surgery. Then he would kill people only one at a time,” writes former CDC Director William Foege.
www.statnews.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“Kennedy would be less hazardous if he decided to do cardiac surgery. Then he would kill people only one at a time,” writes former CDC Director William Foege.
www.statnews.com/2025/08/18/r...
www.statnews.com/2025/08/18/r...
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The data doesn't lie; the court order in Los Angeles had a clear and measurable impact.
New ICE data show that the court order banning profiling reduced ICE arrests in LA by 66%! In other words, ICE is effectively admitting that TWO THIRDS of LA arrests were unconstitutional profiling. Did they admit this to the court? NO! They lied to the courts...
August 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The data doesn't lie; the court order in Los Angeles had a clear and measurable impact.
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OK, @mayorbowser.bsky.social just spoke for almost an hour on Trump's order, and was fairly level-headed. She said that Chief Pamela Smith remains in charge of MPD, reiterated that crime levels are down (but she always wants them lower), and that this is happening because D.C. is not a state.
NEWS: President Trump is federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department, which means he will control it for up to 30 days. He is also deploying the D.C. National Guard, all to fight what he says is an increase in crime.
August 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
OK, @mayorbowser.bsky.social just spoke for almost an hour on Trump's order, and was fairly level-headed. She said that Chief Pamela Smith remains in charge of MPD, reiterated that crime levels are down (but she always wants them lower), and that this is happening because D.C. is not a state.
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If you want to start a new Libro membership before the big #BookstoreRomanceDay Romance Sale, use code BRD at checkout and you'll get 3 credits the 1st month of your paid membership. THREE (DRM-free) audiobooks for only $14.99! Cancel any time.
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August 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
If you want to start a new Libro membership before the big #BookstoreRomanceDay Romance Sale, use code BRD at checkout and you'll get 3 credits the 1st month of your paid membership. THREE (DRM-free) audiobooks for only $14.99! Cancel any time.
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All, pay attention.
Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics to be fired after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets
www.cnbc.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
All, pay attention.
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Why the hell isn't this a huge story? Is it because moments of good news get fewer clicks than rage baiting bullshit? Yes. The answer is yes.
www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
Flint Finishes Lead Pipe Replacement in Historic Milestone
A decade after lead contaminated water was found in Flint's water system, the legal battle to replace lead water pipes is finished, a landmark milestone for a city defined by its dangerous water.
www.nrdc.org
July 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Why the hell isn't this a huge story? Is it because moments of good news get fewer clicks than rage baiting bullshit? Yes. The answer is yes.
www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
www.nrdc.org/press-releas...
I have completed a big step for a work thing. I have ordered myself some tea as a reward.
July 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I have completed a big step for a work thing. I have ordered myself some tea as a reward.
why are the squirrels eating all my non-ripe red apples? at this rate, there won't be any left for me by the time they should ripen.
June 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
why are the squirrels eating all my non-ripe red apples? at this rate, there won't be any left for me by the time they should ripen.
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It is worth noting that in 2023, Instant Pot declared chapter 11 and got sold to a private equity firm, Centre Lane Partners.
They bought it, restructured it as Instant Pot Brands.
Instant Pot was *already* a zombie company, already hollowed out by private equity.
They bought it, restructured it as Instant Pot Brands.
Instant Pot was *already* a zombie company, already hollowed out by private equity.
Instant Pot Brands plans to offer a “45/47 Collaboration” featuring various products branded with those numbers and Trump’s signature “Make America Great Again” tagline.
Home-goods companies prepare new Trump-linked products
From bedsheets to appliances, a number of businesses are finding that MAGA has commercial appeal.
www.semafor.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It is worth noting that in 2023, Instant Pot declared chapter 11 and got sold to a private equity firm, Centre Lane Partners.
They bought it, restructured it as Instant Pot Brands.
Instant Pot was *already* a zombie company, already hollowed out by private equity.
They bought it, restructured it as Instant Pot Brands.
Instant Pot was *already* a zombie company, already hollowed out by private equity.
Everyone was at my house for Father’s Day today.
End result: my dad agreed to replace the termite eaten board of the back deck and help weatherproof it in the fall. Ftr my back deck is large. This is a big win for me.
End result: my dad agreed to replace the termite eaten board of the back deck and help weatherproof it in the fall. Ftr my back deck is large. This is a big win for me.
June 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Everyone was at my house for Father’s Day today.
End result: my dad agreed to replace the termite eaten board of the back deck and help weatherproof it in the fall. Ftr my back deck is large. This is a big win for me.
End result: my dad agreed to replace the termite eaten board of the back deck and help weatherproof it in the fall. Ftr my back deck is large. This is a big win for me.
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“People were being shot with rubber bullets and burned by tear gas, yet they refused to leave.”
“Every single event I did in Russia was shut down by the cops,” she (Nadya Tolokonnikova) posted on Instagram, “and now it’s starting to feel a lot like Russia.”
“Every single event I did in Russia was shut down by the cops,” she (Nadya Tolokonnikova) posted on Instagram, “and now it’s starting to feel a lot like Russia.”
June 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
“People were being shot with rubber bullets and burned by tear gas, yet they refused to leave.”
“Every single event I did in Russia was shut down by the cops,” she (Nadya Tolokonnikova) posted on Instagram, “and now it’s starting to feel a lot like Russia.”
“Every single event I did in Russia was shut down by the cops,” she (Nadya Tolokonnikova) posted on Instagram, “and now it’s starting to feel a lot like Russia.”
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You have an 8 hr work day because of union and NON union striking workers in Chicago, May 1st, 1886. May Day. Tomorrow.
"Chosen to be International Workers' Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago ... May 1st, there was a general strike for the 8-hour workday."
"Chosen to be International Workers' Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago ... May 1st, there was a general strike for the 8-hour workday."
April 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
You have an 8 hr work day because of union and NON union striking workers in Chicago, May 1st, 1886. May Day. Tomorrow.
"Chosen to be International Workers' Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago ... May 1st, there was a general strike for the 8-hour workday."
"Chosen to be International Workers' Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago ... May 1st, there was a general strike for the 8-hour workday."
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hmm i don't like that this 5 month old thread has regained popularity
i also don't think food companies have suddenly gotten more ethical since the 1800s
i also don't think food companies have suddenly gotten more ethical since the 1800s
im reading the book "the poison squad" by deborah blum and like, late 19th century american food was terrifying! milk, coffee, candies etc had salycylic acid, lead, and arsenic plus sawdust and bone fragments and literal dust sold as pepper.
April 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
hmm i don't like that this 5 month old thread has regained popularity
i also don't think food companies have suddenly gotten more ethical since the 1800s
i also don't think food companies have suddenly gotten more ethical since the 1800s
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Government incentives to marry or have kids seem to becoming more common. I see these as a portrait of failing capitalist economies and logic. The investment needed to raise a kid who can compete/survive in modern capitalist economy is massive in terms of time and money.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...
Even a $14,000 Government Handout Can’t Get South Korea’s Singles to Marry
State-sponsored dating has become a phenomenon in a country with rock-bottom fertility rates; ‘I don’t want my parents to find out’
www.wsj.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Government incentives to marry or have kids seem to becoming more common. I see these as a portrait of failing capitalist economies and logic. The investment needed to raise a kid who can compete/survive in modern capitalist economy is massive in terms of time and money.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/re...
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Sorry to be a noodge, but this is my first US BookBub and I'm trying to get this odd little love story between the relentlessly mundane Molly and the angel of death into more hands while it's 99¢.
books2read.com/MollyMolloya...
books2read.com/MollyMolloya...
March 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sorry to be a noodge, but this is my first US BookBub and I'm trying to get this odd little love story between the relentlessly mundane Molly and the angel of death into more hands while it's 99¢.
books2read.com/MollyMolloya...
books2read.com/MollyMolloya...
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Cutting nearly $1bn from the DC budget is not “a mistake,” as I’ve seen people calling it. Republicans hate DC. It’s like 90% Democratic and is 41% Black. Why do you think they’ll never let it become a state?
March 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Cutting nearly $1bn from the DC budget is not “a mistake,” as I’ve seen people calling it. Republicans hate DC. It’s like 90% Democratic and is 41% Black. Why do you think they’ll never let it become a state?