Oami
@gardenoam.bsky.social
Professionally interested in civil rights and social determinants of health. Personally interested in classical Indian dance and flower growing.
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If your block finger is itchy, might I recommend the person who plagiarized my post word for word? And when called out on it, sent me some BS excuse about her faulty AI reposting without “crediting” me?
Thanks to @philoof.bsky.social for the nifty image of both posts. Appreciate you.
Thanks to @philoof.bsky.social for the nifty image of both posts. Appreciate you.
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
If your block finger is itchy, might I recommend the person who plagiarized my post word for word? And when called out on it, sent me some BS excuse about her faulty AI reposting without “crediting” me?
Thanks to @philoof.bsky.social for the nifty image of both posts. Appreciate you.
Thanks to @philoof.bsky.social for the nifty image of both posts. Appreciate you.
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too many people are complacent when in fact what we need is to be active in preserving and EXPANDING public goods. folks need to wake up.
December 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
too many people are complacent when in fact what we need is to be active in preserving and EXPANDING public goods. folks need to wake up.
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🎉 It’s MPHA Gratitude Day! Today, we’re continuing our tradition of turning #GivingTuesday into #MPHAGratitudeDay2025. We recognize and thank all who work with us to strengthen public health and advance health equity. To help us continue this vital work, please consider making a gift: bit.ly/49GspFW
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎉 It’s MPHA Gratitude Day! Today, we’re continuing our tradition of turning #GivingTuesday into #MPHAGratitudeDay2025. We recognize and thank all who work with us to strengthen public health and advance health equity. To help us continue this vital work, please consider making a gift: bit.ly/49GspFW
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Commentary: I am a primary care physician in Boston, taking care of particularly sick and structurally marginalized patients in the heart of the city, writes Divya Manoharan. Many of the patients I worry most about are currently living with their families in emergency assistance shelters.
Housing is a public health imperative
At first glance, limiting emergency assistance shelter looks like it will save the state money, writes Divya Manoharan. But forcing people – especially those with uncontrolled illness – back into home...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Commentary: I am a primary care physician in Boston, taking care of particularly sick and structurally marginalized patients in the heart of the city, writes Divya Manoharan. Many of the patients I worry most about are currently living with their families in emergency assistance shelters.
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VICTORY: We secured a win blocking the Trump Admin from holding billions of dollars in transportation funding hostage in an effort to force states to carry out their cruel immigration policies.
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
VICTORY: We secured a win blocking the Trump Admin from holding billions of dollars in transportation funding hostage in an effort to force states to carry out their cruel immigration policies.
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ICYMI: Yesterday we celebrated Public Health Excellence Day at the MA State House! Thank you to everyone who joined us to
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
October 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ICYMI: Yesterday we celebrated Public Health Excellence Day at the MA State House! Thank you to everyone who joined us to
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
celebrate the passage of SAPHE 2.0, five years of the #PublicHealthExcellence program, and the continued transformation of #localpublichealth across Massachusetts (1)
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This week, come see MPHA’s gallery honoring the life-saving work of local & regional public health pros across MA. The exhibit coincides with Public Health Excellence Day on Oct 23 (10–11:30 AM). Stay tuned for more!
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This week, come see MPHA’s gallery honoring the life-saving work of local & regional public health pros across MA. The exhibit coincides with Public Health Excellence Day on Oct 23 (10–11:30 AM). Stay tuned for more!
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
🗓 Oct 20–24 | 4th Floor, State House
#MAPublicHealth #PublicHealthExcellenceGrant
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Mamdani is not the mayor of New York City tho is he? A former police officer named Eric Adams is the mayor of New York City.
Monday’s mass shooting may put concerns over gun violence back on voters’ minds, and have already lead some to scrutinize Mr. Mamdani for his views on policing. “He clearly does not understand what public safety is all about,” said Cuomo w/ @emmagf.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/n...
Mayoral Candidates Navigate a Mass Shooting That Has Rattled New York
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July 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Mamdani is not the mayor of New York City tho is he? A former police officer named Eric Adams is the mayor of New York City.
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BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
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When licenses get suspended for unpaid RMV fees, drivers can end up trapped in a cycle of debt that's nearly impossible to get out of.
I support legislation that eliminates this unfair practice and prioritizes fairness and opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/09/m...
I support legislation that eliminates this unfair practice and prioritizes fairness and opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/09/m...
‘A real cycle of debt.’ The RMV has marked millions of licenses for non-renewal due to unpaid fees. - The Boston Globe
The state Registry of Motor Vehicles placed driver’s licenses in non-renewal status nearly 3 million times during a five-year period because of unpaid tolls and other debts unrelated to road safety, a...
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June 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
When licenses get suspended for unpaid RMV fees, drivers can end up trapped in a cycle of debt that's nearly impossible to get out of.
I support legislation that eliminates this unfair practice and prioritizes fairness and opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/09/m...
I support legislation that eliminates this unfair practice and prioritizes fairness and opportunity.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/09/m...
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The truth matters. Accountability matters. And when the Trump Administration oversteps the law and the Constitution, the City of Boston will not back down.
June 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The truth matters. Accountability matters. And when the Trump Administration oversteps the law and the Constitution, the City of Boston will not back down.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court affirmed the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to block a religious public charter school.
This is a victory for the separation of church and state.
This is a victory for the separation of church and state.
May 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court affirmed the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to block a religious public charter school.
This is a victory for the separation of church and state.
This is a victory for the separation of church and state.
Guilty
May 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Guilty
Planted 250 new bulbs in the fall, on top of a couple hundred naturalized over the years.
May 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Planted 250 new bulbs in the fall, on top of a couple hundred naturalized over the years.
RFK Jr. has cured my imposter syndrome. The confidence with which that man delivers absolute BS is astounding.
April 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
RFK Jr. has cured my imposter syndrome. The confidence with which that man delivers absolute BS is astounding.
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This guy's a hero. Good shit, Senator.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This guy's a hero. Good shit, Senator.
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Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
April 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.
So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?
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This is such an important point. Obviously there were huge problems, primary among them economic inequity. But the fact that most things simply worked put many Americans in a state of entitled lethargy.
Bureaucracy, institutions and systems functioned so well that they became invisible except when they inconvenienced or erred; people are not civically educated so only happen to become aware of the bureaucracy and find “what the hell do these bureaucrats get paid to do all day” appealing
April 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
This is such an important point. Obviously there were huge problems, primary among them economic inequity. But the fact that most things simply worked put many Americans in a state of entitled lethargy.
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Cuts to staffing are cuts to benefits. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Doge’s attack on social security causing ‘complete, utter chaos’, staff says
Understaffed agency sent into ‘death spiral’ as employees warn Musk-led cuts will lead to structural collapse
www.theguardian.com
April 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Cuts to staffing are cuts to benefits. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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BREAKING: We're suing the National Institutes of Health over their politically-motivated purge of research grants.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
April 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
BREAKING: We're suing the National Institutes of Health over their politically-motivated purge of research grants.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
This is an unlawful attack on scientific progress that puts lives at risk.
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Cancelling grants solely due to political ideology has severe public health consequences and violates the law.
Every day, our research institutions advance critical medical discoveries, help improve health outcomes, and can ultimately save lives.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/02/m...
Every day, our research institutions advance critical medical discoveries, help improve health outcomes, and can ultimately save lives.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/02/m...
‘An attack on scientific progress itself’: Health researchers sue to overturn NIH funding cuts - The Boston Globe
A group of health researchers and labor unions, including a Harvard University professor, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging billions of dollars in funding cuts by the National Institutes of Hea...
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April 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Cancelling grants solely due to political ideology has severe public health consequences and violates the law.
Every day, our research institutions advance critical medical discoveries, help improve health outcomes, and can ultimately save lives.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/02/m...
Every day, our research institutions advance critical medical discoveries, help improve health outcomes, and can ultimately save lives.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/02/m...
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We are thrilled to honor Grace Sterling Stowell with our Paul Revere Award! For 40+ years, her leadership at BAGLY has transformed #LGBTQ youth services & #publichealth across #Massachusetts.
Join us in celebrating Grace and our line-up of inspiring awardees on 6/6! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
Join us in celebrating Grace and our line-up of inspiring awardees on 6/6! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
March 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We are thrilled to honor Grace Sterling Stowell with our Paul Revere Award! For 40+ years, her leadership at BAGLY has transformed #LGBTQ youth services & #publichealth across #Massachusetts.
Join us in celebrating Grace and our line-up of inspiring awardees on 6/6! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration
Join us in celebrating Grace and our line-up of inspiring awardees on 6/6! bit.ly/2025SABRegistration