Becky S
@breadybecky.bsky.social
Persistent baker, perpetual student, imperfect human in love with doing good things for others.
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On his podcast today, the Vice President of the US threatened to revoke the non-profit tax exemption from the Ford Foundation and the Open Society Foundation because they “funded” an article in the Nation. Ford last donated to the nation in 2019. OSF never did. (Gift link)
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JD Vance vows retribution on liberal institutions after Charlie Kirk killing
Vice President JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s podcast as he mourns his friend and potentially cements his position as the heir to the political movement built by Kirk, a powerful GOP force.
wapo.st
September 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
On his podcast today, the Vice President of the US threatened to revoke the non-profit tax exemption from the Ford Foundation and the Open Society Foundation because they “funded” an article in the Nation. Ford last donated to the nation in 2019. OSF never did. (Gift link)
wapo.st/4mXenU2
wapo.st/4mXenU2
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If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.
Trying to get a COVID vaccine right now? Here's what to know
If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.
n.pr
September 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
If you're not over 65 or have certain risk factors, it might be hard to get one but not necessarily impossible. Here's what to know about the confusing and fast-changing rules for getting the shot.
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The acting head of the CDC is a tech bro with no medical training who embraced Covid conspiracy theories. Talk about malpractice.
A Dangerous Liaison
Trump and RFK Jr. play politics with public health and safety
steady.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The acting head of the CDC is a tech bro with no medical training who embraced Covid conspiracy theories. Talk about malpractice.
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Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the several rounds of proposed rates he's so far threatened to impose.
Here's a list of where Trump's tariff threats -- and trade deals -- stand
Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the several rounds of proposed rates he's so far threatened to impose.
n.pr
August 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the several rounds of proposed rates he's so far threatened to impose.
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Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?
4 things to know about the vaccine ingredient thimerosal
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?
n.pr
July 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?
We need to prepare ourselves to support those Marines thinking about not following an unlawful order.
June 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We need to prepare ourselves to support those Marines thinking about not following an unlawful order.
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Payday lenders in RI can charge ***260%*** APR. Take 2 mins out of your day to tell your state legislator that this isn't ok: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!
Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!
June 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Payday lenders in RI can charge ***260%*** APR. Take 2 mins out of your day to tell your state legislator that this isn't ok: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!
Pic shows why we need payday lending reform!
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Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill” is a reverse Robin Hood scheme. Take from the poor to give to the rich.
Why You Gotta Be So Mean?
Senator Joni Ernst was downright disrespectful
steady.substack.com
June 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill” is a reverse Robin Hood scheme. Take from the poor to give to the rich.
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We want to empower RI families to break the cycle of poverty. (To break! The cycle! Of poverty!)
We're gathering Thursday at 3pm to lobby for concrete, clear ways that RI can make it happen.
Join us + learn more here: raisingri.org
We're gathering Thursday at 3pm to lobby for concrete, clear ways that RI can make it happen.
Join us + learn more here: raisingri.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We want to empower RI families to break the cycle of poverty. (To break! The cycle! Of poverty!)
We're gathering Thursday at 3pm to lobby for concrete, clear ways that RI can make it happen.
Join us + learn more here: raisingri.org
We're gathering Thursday at 3pm to lobby for concrete, clear ways that RI can make it happen.
Join us + learn more here: raisingri.org
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Our Health Policy Associate Michaela Carroll, MPH, shares highlights from the maternal health + infant health #RIFactbook indicators
Here's the full presentation: t.co/qOtDlAemC3 #HealthEquityRI
On this thread we'll lift up some data points —
Here's the full presentation: t.co/qOtDlAemC3 #HealthEquityRI
On this thread we'll lift up some data points —
June 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Our Health Policy Associate Michaela Carroll, MPH, shares highlights from the maternal health + infant health #RIFactbook indicators
Here's the full presentation: t.co/qOtDlAemC3 #HealthEquityRI
On this thread we'll lift up some data points —
Here's the full presentation: t.co/qOtDlAemC3 #HealthEquityRI
On this thread we'll lift up some data points —
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Cuts to HHS agencies such as CDC, FDA, and NIH have impacts beyond terminated employees. The cuts are eroding and will continue to erode state and local health programs.
We appreciate news coverage from @apnews.com for shining a light on this.
We appreciate news coverage from @apnews.com for shining a light on this.
Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.
How huge health funding cuts in Washington 'put lives at risk' in communities
Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy.
bit.ly
May 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Cuts to HHS agencies such as CDC, FDA, and NIH have impacts beyond terminated employees. The cuts are eroding and will continue to erode state and local health programs.
We appreciate news coverage from @apnews.com for shining a light on this.
We appreciate news coverage from @apnews.com for shining a light on this.
Everybody says to follow the money of awarded government contracts but here’s HOW to actually do that.
IT’S PUBLIC!!! www.contractdirectory.gov/contractdire...
IT’S PUBLIC!!! www.contractdirectory.gov/contractdire...
Interagency Contract Directory Portal
www.contractdirectory.gov
May 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Everybody says to follow the money of awarded government contracts but here’s HOW to actually do that.
IT’S PUBLIC!!! www.contractdirectory.gov/contractdire...
IT’S PUBLIC!!! www.contractdirectory.gov/contractdire...
CDC, you’re my hero ❤️ www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/h...
C.D.C. Contradicts Kennedy and Keeps Advice That Children May Get Covid Shots
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
CDC, you’re my hero ❤️ www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/h...
And on this episode of They Just Did What?! apple.news/ASFrdGK5SSoa...
US government report cited non-existent sources, academics say — BBC News
Authors of several studies cited in the report told news outlets they did not write them and the studies did not exist.
apple.news
May 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
And on this episode of They Just Did What?! apple.news/ASFrdGK5SSoa...
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Make your voice heard! Benefits of H5473 & S329 include more funds for child care, K-12 education, and more!
Join the event tomorrow: 3-4pm, State House
Sign the petition: bit.ly/4jEz2uF
#RevenueforRIersNow
Join the event tomorrow: 3-4pm, State House
Sign the petition: bit.ly/4jEz2uF
#RevenueforRIersNow
May 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Make your voice heard! Benefits of H5473 & S329 include more funds for child care, K-12 education, and more!
Join the event tomorrow: 3-4pm, State House
Sign the petition: bit.ly/4jEz2uF
#RevenueforRIersNow
Join the event tomorrow: 3-4pm, State House
Sign the petition: bit.ly/4jEz2uF
#RevenueforRIersNow
We really need to stop talking about ourselves as “brands”.
This administration wants to take America back to some bygone era and who knows where that next tariff could be applied.
This administration wants to take America back to some bygone era and who knows where that next tariff could be applied.
May 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We really need to stop talking about ourselves as “brands”.
This administration wants to take America back to some bygone era and who knows where that next tariff could be applied.
This administration wants to take America back to some bygone era and who knows where that next tariff could be applied.
Sometimes I feel like a jerk.
Like when I started to realize that ICE has been treating people poorly for the entirety of their existence and now are acting like vigilantes because the country’s “leaders” are openly encouraging it rather than quietly allowing it.
WE CAN DO BETTER AND WE SHOULD
Like when I started to realize that ICE has been treating people poorly for the entirety of their existence and now are acting like vigilantes because the country’s “leaders” are openly encouraging it rather than quietly allowing it.
WE CAN DO BETTER AND WE SHOULD
April 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sometimes I feel like a jerk.
Like when I started to realize that ICE has been treating people poorly for the entirety of their existence and now are acting like vigilantes because the country’s “leaders” are openly encouraging it rather than quietly allowing it.
WE CAN DO BETTER AND WE SHOULD
Like when I started to realize that ICE has been treating people poorly for the entirety of their existence and now are acting like vigilantes because the country’s “leaders” are openly encouraging it rather than quietly allowing it.
WE CAN DO BETTER AND WE SHOULD
Democracy: you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.
April 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Democracy: you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.
We can do better and we should.
April 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We can do better and we should.
Who’s feeling freer on this Liberation Day?! 🙄🤦♀️
April 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Who’s feeling freer on this Liberation Day?! 🙄🤦♀️
All these savings from all of the government DOGEing are going into our pockets, right????
March 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
All these savings from all of the government DOGEing are going into our pockets, right????
Sharing because Black history has always and continues to matter. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
#OnThisDay: Bloody Sunday
Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, which occurred #onthisday in Selma, Alabama, in 1965. The march was named for the 600 marchers attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It was there that law...
nmaahc.si.edu
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Sharing because Black history has always and continues to matter. nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...
I want to live in a world where we publicly praise people for being compassionate.
March 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I want to live in a world where we publicly praise people for being compassionate.
Happy new tariff day!!! 🙄🤮
March 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Happy new tariff day!!! 🙄🤮
Human rights are more important than mineral rights.
Check your moral compass if you have a problem with this.
Check your moral compass if you have a problem with this.
March 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Human rights are more important than mineral rights.
Check your moral compass if you have a problem with this.
Check your moral compass if you have a problem with this.