Erin Bassett
@erinbassett.bsky.social
❤️: art, words, science, oatmeal, 🐾, Jesus - but NOT a Christian Nationalist
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Books open the door to important conversations.
When kids read about tough topics—like identity, injustice, or mental health—talking with them builds trust, empathy, and critical thinking. Don't shy away; lean in. Your support helps them understand the world and their place in it.
#FreedomToRead
When kids read about tough topics—like identity, injustice, or mental health—talking with them builds trust, empathy, and critical thinking. Don't shy away; lean in. Your support helps them understand the world and their place in it.
#FreedomToRead
April 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Books open the door to important conversations.
When kids read about tough topics—like identity, injustice, or mental health—talking with them builds trust, empathy, and critical thinking. Don't shy away; lean in. Your support helps them understand the world and their place in it.
#FreedomToRead
When kids read about tough topics—like identity, injustice, or mental health—talking with them builds trust, empathy, and critical thinking. Don't shy away; lean in. Your support helps them understand the world and their place in it.
#FreedomToRead
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Children as young as *four* are being put in the position of representing themselves without lawyers/parents present in front of immigration judges in cases that will determine whether they are deported.
gothamist.com/news/4-year-...
gothamist.com/news/4-year-...
April 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Children as young as *four* are being put in the position of representing themselves without lawyers/parents present in front of immigration judges in cases that will determine whether they are deported.
gothamist.com/news/4-year-...
gothamist.com/news/4-year-...
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April 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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SAMHSA is a small agency that does a ton of stuff; much of the work I do - things I am proud to be able to do/offer - is thanks to them.
They also oversee the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which fields MILLIONS of calls.
They have fewer than 900 employees and half of them are getting fired
They also oversee the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which fields MILLIONS of calls.
They have fewer than 900 employees and half of them are getting fired
The Senate passes the HALT Act and slashes funding at SAMHSA. Tell me again how this administration is worried about drug use in America. It's another War on Drug Users and the people who love them. #Hypocrites www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/h...
Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts (Gift Article)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
SAMHSA is a small agency that does a ton of stuff; much of the work I do - things I am proud to be able to do/offer - is thanks to them.
They also oversee the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which fields MILLIONS of calls.
They have fewer than 900 employees and half of them are getting fired
They also oversee the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which fields MILLIONS of calls.
They have fewer than 900 employees and half of them are getting fired
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The @fda.gov has made its recommendations for next season's #fluvaccine strains after a closed-door meeting. Usually, the meetings of its VRBPAC committee are livestreamed for anyone to watch and to see the discussion. You can see just the slides and agenda here www.fda.gov/vaccines-blo...
Influenza Vaccine Composition for the 2025-2026 U.S. Influenza Season
Today, the FDA made recommendations to vaccine manufacturers for the virus strains to be used in the trivalent (three strain) flu vaccines for the 2025-2026 U.S. flu season following a thorough and co...
www.fda.gov
March 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The @fda.gov has made its recommendations for next season's #fluvaccine strains after a closed-door meeting. Usually, the meetings of its VRBPAC committee are livestreamed for anyone to watch and to see the discussion. You can see just the slides and agenda here www.fda.gov/vaccines-blo...
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A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
theconversation.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs.
No pay wall.
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I know there's a lot going on right now. But if you want to hear more about science of #ClimateChange in California & beyond, including intersection w/wildfire & flood, check out this series of virtual talks I've given over the past week (recorded live; links below).
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February 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I know there's a lot going on right now. But if you want to hear more about science of #ClimateChange in California & beyond, including intersection w/wildfire & flood, check out this series of virtual talks I've given over the past week (recorded live; links below).
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@evelb.bsky.social is this your brilliant writing in @vanityfair.com? Loved your word choices!
February 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
@evelb.bsky.social is this your brilliant writing in @vanityfair.com? Loved your word choices!
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Do I have this right? Elon Musk - the guy in charge of preventing wasteful spending - dropped $40M on a Super Bowl ad?
We could permanently house 800 homeless veterans for $40M. Or provide five million meals to the hungry. Or replace lead pipes in 8,500 homes.
We could permanently house 800 homeless veterans for $40M. Or provide five million meals to the hungry. Or replace lead pipes in 8,500 homes.
February 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Do I have this right? Elon Musk - the guy in charge of preventing wasteful spending - dropped $40M on a Super Bowl ad?
We could permanently house 800 homeless veterans for $40M. Or provide five million meals to the hungry. Or replace lead pipes in 8,500 homes.
We could permanently house 800 homeless veterans for $40M. Or provide five million meals to the hungry. Or replace lead pipes in 8,500 homes.
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February 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Benny is registered with #AKCReunite and they are currently offering $5 off the lifetime registration. Coupon code Reunite5 through February 15, 2025! www.akcreunite.org/enroll