That’s my grandma at the end of the video, she turns 100 in February. She’s out there!

Key points were:

-be proud for showing up for democracy, this is the best of America
-it’s ok to be angry about everything that’s happening and acknowledge that
-use that anger and mold it into determination to keep doing the right thing
-get organized locally

Here's a Youtube link of Violet Affleck's full speech about COVID and clean air at the United Nations:

One of the first actions the Northeast Public Health Collaborative has taken is to issue their own COVID vaccination recommendations, based on professional medical societies.

coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files...

SERIOUSLY.

I was venting to a friend about this yesterday, and he summed it up perfectly: “I know you have taken every step to remove me from your consciousness but have you considered the great replacement theory?”

I can't. I just can't for my mental health.

It’s worth noting that for many years doctors refused to wash their hands, not because there was a lack of evidence for it being a life-saving measure, but because it challenged established norms. We are seeing the same regressive phenomenon with masks now.

...Having the legitimate notifications from public health expert communicators Dr. Aaron E. Carroll and Lawrence Gostin followed by unwanted pushed posts from health conspiracy ghoul Elon Musk is so ironic I could choke on it.

11/ This is an excerpt from my weekly newsletter, which breaks down this issue and more. To read the full version with information on Covid rates, the fourth measles death, and more, click here 👉 yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com

Love,

The YLE Team 💖

No joke, having masking be even slightly socially acceptable has been a game changer in my health!

I have chronic insomnia & other illness which affect my immune system, so I've suffered from frequent colds & flus my whole life. Masking has cut that down to ~20% previous infections each year!