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I’m late to post this as I am in the room where it happens, as they say: The federal vaccine committee delayed a vote on the hepatitis B vaccine *for the third time* amid accusations and insults among the members and presenters.
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Vaccine Panel Again Postpones Vote on Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I’m late to post this as I am in the room where it happens, as they say: The federal vaccine committee delayed a vote on the hepatitis B vaccine *for the third time* amid accusations and insults among the members and presenters.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/h...
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SNAP benefits expire in one week.
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
SNAP benefits expire in one week.
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SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities. n.pr/48PNNIt
'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people
SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.
n.pr
October 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities. n.pr/48PNNIt
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies,” the editorial board writes.
“America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies,” the editorial board writes.
Opinion | James Comey. Letitia James. Who’s Next?
America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies.
nyti.ms
October 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies,” the editorial board writes.
“America is now in a dangerous period, in which the president can order investigations and indictments against his enemies,” the editorial board writes.
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OKD5 Rep Stephanie Bice is holding a Telephone Townhall, Thursday, Oct 9, at 7 p.m.
She should hear from us!
To call in dial: (833) 305-1731
She should hear from us!
To call in dial: (833) 305-1731
October 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
OKD5 Rep Stephanie Bice is holding a Telephone Townhall, Thursday, Oct 9, at 7 p.m.
She should hear from us!
To call in dial: (833) 305-1731
She should hear from us!
To call in dial: (833) 305-1731
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“His fundamental position is that the law itself has no meaning — that he should be able both to break it when he chooses and to use it as a partisan weapon.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
Opinion | The Comey Indictment Plunges the Country Into a Grave New Period
www.nytimes.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“His fundamental position is that the law itself has no meaning — that he should be able both to break it when he chooses and to use it as a partisan weapon.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/o...
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"Free speech advocates are sounding the alarm about a bill in the US House of Representatives that they fear could allow Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strip US citizens of their passports based purely on political speech."
New Bill Would Allow Rubio to Strip US Citizens’ Passports Over Political Speech
The legislation would allow the Secretary of State to strip anyone’s US passport with no legal due process.
truthout.org
September 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"Free speech advocates are sounding the alarm about a bill in the US House of Representatives that they fear could allow Secretary of State Marco Rubio to strip US citizens of their passports based purely on political speech."
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Florida’s move on vaccine mandates will lead to avoidable illnesses and deaths.
What Florida Is Doing To Vaccine Mandates Is Sick
Florida’s move on vaccine mandates will lead to avoidable illnesses and deaths.
www.forbes.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Florida’s move on vaccine mandates will lead to avoidable illnesses and deaths.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American,” nine former CDC directors write in a guest essay.
“This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American,” nine former CDC directors write in a guest essay.
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
Agency leaders sound the alarm.
nyti.ms
September 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American,” nine former CDC directors write in a guest essay.
“This is a time to rally to protect the health of every American,” nine former CDC directors write in a guest essay.
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🚨 HELLO folks who care about science, health, and kids 🚨
👋 Can I borrow you for a sec? Public comment for ACIP meeting opened today and there are only THREE entries 😳
Can you add your input? Ok to do anon. Brief comments fine - deadline Sept 13. Please share! ❤️⤵️
www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2...
👋 Can I borrow you for a sec? Public comment for ACIP meeting opened today and there are only THREE entries 😳
Can you add your input? Ok to do anon. Brief comments fine - deadline Sept 13. Please share! ❤️⤵️
www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2...
September 3, 2025 at 2:18 AM
🚨 HELLO folks who care about science, health, and kids 🚨
👋 Can I borrow you for a sec? Public comment for ACIP meeting opened today and there are only THREE entries 😳
Can you add your input? Ok to do anon. Brief comments fine - deadline Sept 13. Please share! ❤️⤵️
www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2...
👋 Can I borrow you for a sec? Public comment for ACIP meeting opened today and there are only THREE entries 😳
Can you add your input? Ok to do anon. Brief comments fine - deadline Sept 13. Please share! ❤️⤵️
www.regulations.gov/docket/CDC-2...
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May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.
August 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.
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Drivers and homeowners in Okla could save $1B a year on insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees. freepressokc.com/weak-state-g...
Weak state gov oversight costs Oklahoma drivers $1B annually
Oklahoma drivers could save $1B a year on auto insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees.
freepressokc.com
August 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Drivers and homeowners in Okla could save $1B a year on insurance if the state adopted different rate regulations, a new study shows. The insurance industry disagrees. freepressokc.com/weak-state-g...
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has canceled nearly $500 million of grants and contracts for developing mRNA vaccines, the Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/h...
Kennedy Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts
www.nytimes.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has canceled nearly $500 million of grants and contracts for developing mRNA vaccines, the Department of Health and Human Services announced on Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/h...
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🚨ATTENTION OKC RENTERS🚨
Do you know your rights as a tenant? Come learn how to protect your rental rights, handle disputes, and advocate on your behalf at our free Tenant Know Your Rights Training on 8/5 at the Downtown Library in OKC at 6:00 PM. Register now: forms.gle/9ZJtQE4kyjfZ...
Do you know your rights as a tenant? Come learn how to protect your rental rights, handle disputes, and advocate on your behalf at our free Tenant Know Your Rights Training on 8/5 at the Downtown Library in OKC at 6:00 PM. Register now: forms.gle/9ZJtQE4kyjfZ...
July 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🚨ATTENTION OKC RENTERS🚨
Do you know your rights as a tenant? Come learn how to protect your rental rights, handle disputes, and advocate on your behalf at our free Tenant Know Your Rights Training on 8/5 at the Downtown Library in OKC at 6:00 PM. Register now: forms.gle/9ZJtQE4kyjfZ...
Do you know your rights as a tenant? Come learn how to protect your rental rights, handle disputes, and advocate on your behalf at our free Tenant Know Your Rights Training on 8/5 at the Downtown Library in OKC at 6:00 PM. Register now: forms.gle/9ZJtQE4kyjfZ...
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📈 Oklahoma now has the highest average homeowners insurance premiums in the U.S. What’s behind the soaring costs — and what it means for residents. 🏠💸
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July 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
📈 Oklahoma now has the highest average homeowners insurance premiums in the U.S. What’s behind the soaring costs — and what it means for residents. 🏠💸
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Senate Republicans just voted to pass the largest slashes to your health care and kids' nutrition assistance in our nation's history.
They're gambling with your lives to pay for tax cuts for their wealthiest friends.
The fight isn't over: call your reps at (202) 224-3121.
They're gambling with your lives to pay for tax cuts for their wealthiest friends.
The fight isn't over: call your reps at (202) 224-3121.
July 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Senate Republicans just voted to pass the largest slashes to your health care and kids' nutrition assistance in our nation's history.
They're gambling with your lives to pay for tax cuts for their wealthiest friends.
The fight isn't over: call your reps at (202) 224-3121.
They're gambling with your lives to pay for tax cuts for their wealthiest friends.
The fight isn't over: call your reps at (202) 224-3121.
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It’s every parent’s nightmare, isn’t it? you check your child’s bulletproof backpack and find a picture book about gay penguins
June 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
It’s every parent’s nightmare, isn’t it? you check your child’s bulletproof backpack and find a picture book about gay penguins
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Sotomayor: "The majority subjects a law that plainly discriminates on the basis of sex to mere rational-basis review. By retreating from meaningful judicial review exactly where it matters most, the Court abandons transgender children and their families to political whims. In sadness, I dissent."
Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST CHALLENGE TO TENNESSEE LAW BANNING GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
June 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Sotomayor: "The majority subjects a law that plainly discriminates on the basis of sex to mere rational-basis review. By retreating from meaningful judicial review exactly where it matters most, the Court abandons transgender children and their families to political whims. In sadness, I dissent."
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As Republicans gained strength in OK, schools got worse | Opinion
Over the last 14 years, Republicans have gained power, but aren't using it to help improve our schools. Let's support Democrats instead.
www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...
Over the last 14 years, Republicans have gained power, but aren't using it to help improve our schools. Let's support Democrats instead.
www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...
Oklahoma schools were 17th in the nation when my son started out. What happened? | Opinion
Over the last 14 years, Republicans have gained power, but aren't using it to help improve our schools. Let's support Democrats instead
www.oklahoman.com
May 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
As Republicans gained strength in OK, schools got worse | Opinion
Over the last 14 years, Republicans have gained power, but aren't using it to help improve our schools. Let's support Democrats instead.
www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...
Over the last 14 years, Republicans have gained power, but aren't using it to help improve our schools. Let's support Democrats instead.
www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...
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Watch and listen.
Passionate and honest @replsimon.bsky.social lets the world know what is happening if this budget is passed.
Unbelievable cruelty upon those who need it most. And after hearing this, those in the committee still voted yes.
Do you think they'll go to the public to say why?
Passionate and honest @replsimon.bsky.social lets the world know what is happening if this budget is passed.
Unbelievable cruelty upon those who need it most. And after hearing this, those in the committee still voted yes.
Do you think they'll go to the public to say why?
May 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Watch and listen.
Passionate and honest @replsimon.bsky.social lets the world know what is happening if this budget is passed.
Unbelievable cruelty upon those who need it most. And after hearing this, those in the committee still voted yes.
Do you think they'll go to the public to say why?
Passionate and honest @replsimon.bsky.social lets the world know what is happening if this budget is passed.
Unbelievable cruelty upon those who need it most. And after hearing this, those in the committee still voted yes.
Do you think they'll go to the public to say why?
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On May 22, join us for a virtual Park Talk to learn about the latest threats against national parks and how you can take action to help us fight these threats and preserve our shared history & heritage.
This is a free Zoom-hosted event. RSVP here: support.npca.org/page/82843/e...
This is a free Zoom-hosted event. RSVP here: support.npca.org/page/82843/e...
May 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
On May 22, join us for a virtual Park Talk to learn about the latest threats against national parks and how you can take action to help us fight these threats and preserve our shared history & heritage.
This is a free Zoom-hosted event. RSVP here: support.npca.org/page/82843/e...
This is a free Zoom-hosted event. RSVP here: support.npca.org/page/82843/e...
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I need you to make calls to Congress because on Tuesday, the House Committee responsible for Medicaid is meeting to slash funding for Medicaid—the health program 80 million Americans rely on, the health program that has kept me alive.
This piece is not paywalled, it is not locked—please share it.
This piece is not paywalled, it is not locked—please share it.
CTA: House Committee Meets to Slash Medicaid on Tuesday 5/13 | Matthew Cortland
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May 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I need you to make calls to Congress because on Tuesday, the House Committee responsible for Medicaid is meeting to slash funding for Medicaid—the health program 80 million Americans rely on, the health program that has kept me alive.
This piece is not paywalled, it is not locked—please share it.
This piece is not paywalled, it is not locked—please share it.
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