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Debbie Theilig
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Mother, gun violence prevention advocate, and unapologetic Democrat

Deputy Chapter Lead for Moms Demand Action Illinois | Elections & Legislation
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propublica.org
ProPublica found that some of the largest health insurers have created a playbook that prevents people from getting the mental health care they need.

Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
Text on graphic: Barriers to Care: Navigating the U.S. Mental Health Crisis. A discussion about the systemic barriers to accessing mental health care, which leave many without critical treatment. Thursday, Feb. 20. 4 p.m. Eastern time. Register at propublica dot org slash events. Image: A woman in a floral blazer stepping through the entryway of a therapist office.
February 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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oliviajulianna.bsky.social
Hey so Tennessee passed a bill that allows the attorney general to remove elected officials from office for voting a specific way! Oh they also said immigrants have to have Identification with special markings now!

Not super concerning or scary at all!!!! Totally normal!!!!!
February 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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halleh13.bsky.social
Trump’s directive halts NIH grant review meetings-critical for funding cancer research, vaccines,public health breakthroughs. This delays lifesaving science, risks disbanding research teams, and stalls hope for millions waiting on cures.
#emsky #medsky #nih #publichealth
@drsforamerica.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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karaswisher.bsky.social
This is perfect explanation
January 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
They know what they saw, just like we all know what we saw. 🙄
Neo-Nazis Celebrate After Elon Musk Appeared To Give Nazi Salute At Trump Inauguration Parade
Well, they would know 🤔
www.comicsands.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
They really are.
January 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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crockett.house.gov
Yesterday, Trump signed more executive orders on Inauguration Day than any President in history.

Every day this week, I'll be breaking down Trump's attacks on your rights and freedoms.

First up: immigration rights and birthright citizenship. (1/11)
January 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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thetrace.org
The ATF quietly softened its zero-tolerance policy toward lawbreaking gun dealers last year, after a wave of gun shop owners complained that the agency was shutting them down for minor infractions. The change is expected to give inspectors more discretion in penalizing gun shops for violations.
ATF Relaxes Zero-Tolerance Policy for Lawbreaking Gun Dealers
The change ends a federal court challenge and is expected to give inspectors more discretion in penalizing gun shops for violations.
www.thetrace.org
January 22, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Exactly. And film yourself doing it for social media!
User post states, "If what Elon did wasn't a Nazi salute then do it tomorrow at work."
January 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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joshtpm.bsky.social
Trump hits the ground running trying to keep the costs of drugs high for consumers. Literally.
larrylevitt.bsky.social Larry Levitt @larrylevitt.bsky.social · Jan 21
Trump has rescinded a Biden executive order calling for the development of policies to lower drug costs for people in Medicare and Medicaid.
January 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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keithedwards.bsky.social
Helpful!
January 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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emilyinyourphone.bsky.social
Remember that one time they tried to cancel Obama for wearing a tan suit? But the salute is okay!
January 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
If Twitter had been around to insist they were just saying “my heart goes out to you” maybe WWII could’ve been avoided
January 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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wutangforchildren.bsky.social
He just signed an executive order to withdraw from WHO with bird flu on the verge of exploding and RFK Jr. probably taking over HHS….so what could possibly go wrong?
a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with his eyes closed
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Oh, come on! At the inauguration? Are you f*cking ketamine with this?
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · Jan 20
Ketamine is a hell of a drug.
January 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
Starting to get it?
January 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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davidcayjohnston.bsky.social
Bad Journalism:
1. Reporting TikTok may shut down Sunday w/o mentioning that the bipartisan law was a Donald Trump demand.
2. Failing to report that Trump's money man Elon Musk wants to buy the app.
3. Failing to report the Trump says he's now pro TikTok because these days "I'm a star" on the app.
January 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
I’m against the TikTok ban, but the last 24 hours has been a masterclass in manipulation by Trump and Shou.
Trump-TikTok scandal SURGES INTO SPOTLIGHT
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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January 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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juddlegum.bsky.social
Trump's proposal is to save TikTok is to give the federal government, run by him, direct control over TikTok. What could go wrong?
I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark! I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security. The order will also confirm that there will be no liability for any company that helped keep TikTok from going dark before my order. Americans deserve to see our exciting Inauguration on Monday, as well as other events and conversations. I would like the United States to have a 50% ownership position in a joint venture. By doing this, we save TikTok, keep it in good hands and allow it to say up. Without U.S. approval, there is no Tik Tok. With our approval, it is worth hundreds of billions of dollars - maybe trillions. Therefore, my initial thought is a joint venture between the current owners and/or new owners whereby the U.S. gets a 50% ownership in a joint venture set up between the U.S. and whichever purchase we so choose.
January 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
They shut down their own app for a day, then turned it back on thanking Trump. What an obvious scam this was. Disgusting on the part of the Tik Tok owners, Trump, and all his sycophants who reversed their positions on it one second after he did for no reason other than he did.
January 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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mattoswaltva.bsky.social
TikTok was never going anywhere. The TikTok creator gave millions to Trump and they orchestrated this whole PR stunt just so Trump will be seen as a 'hero' to young people.
It was literally the Kidz Bop version of the Reichstag Fire
January 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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thetrace.org
Chicago’s patchwork of victims services has few resources designed to meet the specific needs of those who’ve lost siblings to gun violence. These people are working to fill in the gaps.
‘We Can Still Hear Each Other’: The Loss Only a Sibling Knows
Chicago’s patchwork of victims services has few resources designed to meet the specific needs of those who’ve lost siblings to gun violence. These people are working to fill in the gaps.
www.thetrace.org
January 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM