Lorie Higgins
lorie-higgins.bsky.social
Lorie Higgins
@lorie-higgins.bsky.social
Persistent re-sister
@kristenwelker.bsky.social you are one of the best journalists out there but I completely agree with David Pepper’s 12/8 substack titled Platforming Disinformation. Ending an interview does far less damage than letting lies stand.
December 9, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Reposted by Lorie Higgins
Only barely remembered this form a few weeks ago, after almost a year fighting denied claims from when Anthem randomly decided it wasn’t my primary insurance provider anymore. the form even makes requesting info on six months of denied claims easy❤️🫡
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)

projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
December 7, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Reposted by Lorie Higgins
Once again, Idaho leads in stripping citizens of personal freedoms—and sheep.

www.newsweek.com/map-shows-wh...
Map shows which states have the fewest personal freedoms
The report found the least free states are "either socially conservative and southern or mid-Atlantic and liberal."
www.newsweek.com
December 1, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Reposted by Lorie Higgins
Users are heading to Bluesky in record numbers, opting to ditch X in protest of Elon Musk turning the website into a MAGA bullhorn.

Details in Status: www.status.news/p/exodus-to-...
eXodus to Bluesky
Users are heading to Bluesky in record numbers, opting to ditch X in protest of Elon Musk turning the website into a MAGA bullhorn.
www.status.news
November 14, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Reposted by Lorie Higgins
Pretty good roadmap here from @brianstelter.bsky.social (and not just because he quotes me in it!) on how big media has to change to save itself.... if you believe that's still possible...
www.cnn.com/2024/11/14/m...
The election proved the media is in crisis. Here’s what it needs to do to regain its relevance | CNN Business
Donald Trump’s reelection last week emboldened his allies to proclaim that he had vanquished the American news media as well as Vice President Kamala Harris.
www.cnn.com
November 14, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Reposted by Lorie Higgins
Trump brought along Elon Musk, RFK Jr., House Speaker Mike Johnson, Kid Rock, and others to MSG for the UFC on Saturday night. We were there too!

Watch our full report here: www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/p...
November 18, 2024 at 4:17 PM