Mary Drago
@mkgdaz.bsky.social
Bioethicist advocating for health and social justice.
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SCOOP: Kristi Noem Waives Major Environmental Laws to Speed Border Wall Construction in Arizona
On Wednesday, the embattled DHS secretary quietly suspended dozens of environmental, historic preservation, and water protections to fast-track wall building.
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-noem...
On Wednesday, the embattled DHS secretary quietly suspended dozens of environmental, historic preservation, and water protections to fast-track wall building.
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-noem...
SCOOP: Noem Waives Major Environmental Laws to Speed Border Wall Construction in Arizona
On Wednesday, embattled DHS secretary Kristi Noem quietly suspended dozens of environmental, historic preservation, and water protections to fast-track wall building under Section 102 authority.
migrantinsider.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
SCOOP: Kristi Noem Waives Major Environmental Laws to Speed Border Wall Construction in Arizona
On Wednesday, the embattled DHS secretary quietly suspended dozens of environmental, historic preservation, and water protections to fast-track wall building.
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-noem...
On Wednesday, the embattled DHS secretary quietly suspended dozens of environmental, historic preservation, and water protections to fast-track wall building.
migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-noem...
Only in the U.S. is it possible to get a Black Friday deal for $200 off a total body MRI from an imaging center. So many things wrong with this…
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Only in the U.S. is it possible to get a Black Friday deal for $200 off a total body MRI from an imaging center. So many things wrong with this…
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If you are unaware of the absolute horrific tragedy that is happening in our first person communities please take a few minutes to become informed. If this was blond haired blue-eyed people we would have declared a national emergency and be throwing an inexhaustible amount of resources at this.
Jaw dropped. Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content
Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who ch...
oklahomawatch.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If you are unaware of the absolute horrific tragedy that is happening in our first person communities please take a few minutes to become informed. If this was blond haired blue-eyed people we would have declared a national emergency and be throwing an inexhaustible amount of resources at this.
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Please share, especially if you live in South Carolina, Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, North Dakota, Arkansas, Montana, Arizona or Utah. #publichealthsky
October 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Please share, especially if you live in South Carolina, Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, North Dakota, Arkansas, Montana, Arizona or Utah. #publichealthsky
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These are just the cases ProPublica could find.
Also: “A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment.”
Also: “A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment.”
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
These are just the cases ProPublica could find.
Also: “A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment.”
Also: “A spokesperson for Kavanaugh did not return an emailed request for comment.”
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Man, this freaking guy.
"I have no staff ... The phones don't work. There's no computer," Grijalva says from her sparsely furnished office on Capitol Hill. "We don't have a government email." www.npr.org/2025/10/16/g...
"I have no staff ... The phones don't work. There's no computer," Grijalva says from her sparsely furnished office on Capitol Hill. "We don't have a government email." www.npr.org/2025/10/16/g...
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)
October 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Man, this freaking guy.
"I have no staff ... The phones don't work. There's no computer," Grijalva says from her sparsely furnished office on Capitol Hill. "We don't have a government email." www.npr.org/2025/10/16/g...
"I have no staff ... The phones don't work. There's no computer," Grijalva says from her sparsely furnished office on Capitol Hill. "We don't have a government email." www.npr.org/2025/10/16/g...
AZ has such a great mail-in ballot system. I had to prove my citizenship this year because of a change at DMV in my lifetime, but I got my ballot, sent it off, received notice they got it, and just now that my signature was verified and my vote counted. Very efficient!
October 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
AZ has such a great mail-in ballot system. I had to prove my citizenship this year because of a change at DMV in my lifetime, but I got my ballot, sent it off, received notice they got it, and just now that my signature was verified and my vote counted. Very efficient!
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Congratulations Brett Kavanaugh
Today I spoke with Greg Bovino, a top U.S. Border Patrol chief, as he led dozens of feds in military gear through downtown Chicago.
He said they were arresting folks based on “how they look.”
“How do they look compared to, say, you?” he said, referring to me.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
He said they were arresting folks based on “how they look.”
“How do they look compared to, say, you?” he said, referring to me.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Feds march into downtown Chicago; top border agent says people are arrested based on ‘how they look’
Immigration agents wearing tactical gear and carrying long guns made arrests in downtown Chicago and the River North neighborhood Sunday. “This is not making anybody safer — it’s a show of intimidatio...
chicago.suntimes.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Congratulations Brett Kavanaugh
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At the Nuremberg trials, Karl Dönitz was convicted of war crimes for the sinking of civilian vessels. This is not a complicated question, it's been illegal for centuries.
A fourth boat bombed in international waters. Total death toll now 19
What I dont get is, if these boats are "carrying fentanyl" as Trump says (they absolutely arent. Even the DEA says VZ doesnt produce fentanyl), then why not seize one and show us?
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
What I dont get is, if these boats are "carrying fentanyl" as Trump says (they absolutely arent. Even the DEA says VZ doesnt produce fentanyl), then why not seize one and show us?
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
U.S. naval forces have sunk a fourth suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, Trump says
U.S. naval forces have conducted another lethal strike on a vessel President Donald Trump said was tied to a designated terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
www.miamiherald.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
At the Nuremberg trials, Karl Dönitz was convicted of war crimes for the sinking of civilian vessels. This is not a complicated question, it's been illegal for centuries.
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On September 4, Pam Bondi's DOJ obtained a guilty plea from a top aide to Ras Baraka, Al-Tarik Onque, for doing precisely what Tom Homan allegedly took $50K to do.
According to his statement of offense, Onque took $7.5K in bribes.
www.justice.gov/usao-nj/medi...
According to his statement of offense, Onque took $7.5K in bribes.
www.justice.gov/usao-nj/medi...
www.justice.gov
September 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
On September 4, Pam Bondi's DOJ obtained a guilty plea from a top aide to Ras Baraka, Al-Tarik Onque, for doing precisely what Tom Homan allegedly took $50K to do.
According to his statement of offense, Onque took $7.5K in bribes.
www.justice.gov/usao-nj/medi...
According to his statement of offense, Onque took $7.5K in bribes.
www.justice.gov/usao-nj/medi...
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It's "great" to see my employer releasing names and information about *alleged* behavior to the Trump admin, without even telling the people who've been accused what it is that they're accused of. Utterly reprehensible.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It's "great" to see my employer releasing names and information about *alleged* behavior to the Trump admin, without even telling the people who've been accused what it is that they're accused of. Utterly reprehensible.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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A friend called asking if I had posted on Facebook about Charlie Kirk.
Since I’m not on Facebook, and I wouldn’t have posted about him if I was, please keep in mind the bots are active in stoking division.
Here’s the post:
Since I’m not on Facebook, and I wouldn’t have posted about him if I was, please keep in mind the bots are active in stoking division.
Here’s the post:
September 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A friend called asking if I had posted on Facebook about Charlie Kirk.
Since I’m not on Facebook, and I wouldn’t have posted about him if I was, please keep in mind the bots are active in stoking division.
Here’s the post:
Since I’m not on Facebook, and I wouldn’t have posted about him if I was, please keep in mind the bots are active in stoking division.
Here’s the post:
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You know who was also a young husband and father—not to mention ex-Marine—who died, not attacking others to make himself rich and powerful, but to save the lives of others?
David Rose, the officer killed by the anti-vax domestic terrorist who attacked the CDC.
apnews.com/article/deka...
David Rose, the officer killed by the anti-vax domestic terrorist who attacked the CDC.
apnews.com/article/deka...
Law enforcement officers remember police officer killed in CDC shooting in Atlanta
Weeks after David Rose was killed while responding to a shooting this month at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, officers are remembering the DeKalb County police officer as a courageous leader who pri...
apnews.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
You know who was also a young husband and father—not to mention ex-Marine—who died, not attacking others to make himself rich and powerful, but to save the lives of others?
David Rose, the officer killed by the anti-vax domestic terrorist who attacked the CDC.
apnews.com/article/deka...
David Rose, the officer killed by the anti-vax domestic terrorist who attacked the CDC.
apnews.com/article/deka...
I just watched “Penguin Lessons.” Lots of parallels to contemporary times. I hope we all can “rise like lions after slumber in unvanquishable number”
September 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I just watched “Penguin Lessons.” Lots of parallels to contemporary times. I hope we all can “rise like lions after slumber in unvanquishable number”
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Lisa Phillips was assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein on his island when she was in her early 20s.
She is a survivor and she is speaking out.
This is her story. Repost it everywhere. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
She is a survivor and she is speaking out.
This is her story. Repost it everywhere. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Important Sunday Night Update: Lisa Phillips is a Survivor of Epstein's Crimes. This is her Story.
Please watch her story, share her story, and continue uplifting the survivors.
open.substack.com
September 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Lisa Phillips was assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein on his island when she was in her early 20s.
She is a survivor and she is speaking out.
This is her story. Repost it everywhere. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
She is a survivor and she is speaking out.
This is her story. Repost it everywhere. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
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Utter failure of American media.
JD Vance said he doesn’t care if the US commits war crimes. Did it make the news?
Donald Trump said he’s declaring war on Chicago. Did it make the news?
Executive agencies keep posting Nazi blood-and-soil propaganda. Did it make the news?
Donald Trump said he’s declaring war on Chicago. Did it make the news?
Executive agencies keep posting Nazi blood-and-soil propaganda. Did it make the news?
September 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Utter failure of American media.
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Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
September 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
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Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the vice chair of the Intelligence Committee, says he was denied a meeting with career intelligence workers because Laura Loomer objected.
September 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the vice chair of the Intelligence Committee, says he was denied a meeting with career intelligence workers because Laura Loomer objected.
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The missing teenager was last seen near 16th and Potrero streets.
missionlocal.org/2025/08/sear...
missionlocal.org/2025/08/sear...
Search for missing San Francisco teenager
Missing teen last seen near Potrero and 16th Streets.
missionlocal.org
August 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The missing teenager was last seen near 16th and Potrero streets.
missionlocal.org/2025/08/sear...
missionlocal.org/2025/08/sear...
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Low key one of the worst anbuses of power ever? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
August 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Low key one of the worst anbuses of power ever? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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ICE raided two Asian supermarkets simultaneously and in one confiscated paperwork, necessary documents and shut down the business.
They even harassed the shoppers.
When your face is the only crime, what kind of system is that.
They even harassed the shoppers.
When your face is the only crime, what kind of system is that.
August 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
ICE raided two Asian supermarkets simultaneously and in one confiscated paperwork, necessary documents and shut down the business.
They even harassed the shoppers.
When your face is the only crime, what kind of system is that.
They even harassed the shoppers.
When your face is the only crime, what kind of system is that.
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Some ICE detainees are being forced to perform cheap labor ($0.13/hr), in exchange for very brief phone calls & basic necessities.
Meanwhile...The owners of for-profit detention centers used by ICE are raking in BILLIONS, funneling money back to MAGA-aligned PACS to feed the cycle of corruption.
Meanwhile...The owners of for-profit detention centers used by ICE are raking in BILLIONS, funneling money back to MAGA-aligned PACS to feed the cycle of corruption.
August 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some ICE detainees are being forced to perform cheap labor ($0.13/hr), in exchange for very brief phone calls & basic necessities.
Meanwhile...The owners of for-profit detention centers used by ICE are raking in BILLIONS, funneling money back to MAGA-aligned PACS to feed the cycle of corruption.
Meanwhile...The owners of for-profit detention centers used by ICE are raking in BILLIONS, funneling money back to MAGA-aligned PACS to feed the cycle of corruption.
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ICE detention facilities violate basic civil rights, but they also pose a threat to public health.
At least 7 confirmed cases of tuberculosis have been discovered at an ICE facility in Tacoma.
One of the confirmed cases had been transferred to Alaska, where the ACLU has reported 35 cases
At least 7 confirmed cases of tuberculosis have been discovered at an ICE facility in Tacoma.
One of the confirmed cases had been transferred to Alaska, where the ACLU has reported 35 cases
Seven suspected tuberculosis cases at Tacoma ICE processing facility
The KING 5 Investigators discovered seven suspected cases of TB at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, confirmed by the Washington State Department of Health.
www.king5.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
ICE detention facilities violate basic civil rights, but they also pose a threat to public health.
At least 7 confirmed cases of tuberculosis have been discovered at an ICE facility in Tacoma.
One of the confirmed cases had been transferred to Alaska, where the ACLU has reported 35 cases
At least 7 confirmed cases of tuberculosis have been discovered at an ICE facility in Tacoma.
One of the confirmed cases had been transferred to Alaska, where the ACLU has reported 35 cases
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Why didn’t you vote on the cloture @gallego.senate.gov ? How does your refusal to vote reflect your constituents who want ethical governmental employees? Make sure you show up and vote “No” on his nomination. Easy to remember “No on Bove.”
The cloture vote on Bove was 50-48 last Thursday, all voting Dems plus Collins/Murkowski were nos. Seems quite likely he'll be confirmed this week. But since that was two whistleblowers ago, probably worth anyone with a Republican senator making one more call.
July 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Why didn’t you vote on the cloture @gallego.senate.gov ? How does your refusal to vote reflect your constituents who want ethical governmental employees? Make sure you show up and vote “No” on his nomination. Easy to remember “No on Bove.”