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Opal
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Nerdy. Kind. Curious. Empirical. Whimsical. Messy.
'We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.'-Anne Frank
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Whether you’re a privacy expert, government technologist or a fellow concerned American, I look forward to hearing your ideas by April 30th.

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Trahan Announces Effort to Reform Privacy Act of 1974, Protect Americans’ Data from Government Abuse
trahan.house.gov
March 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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One of my first reported pieces, many if the theories here have subsequently been backed up by research: www.vice.com/en/article/w...
What Actually Happens When a Trans Athlete Transitions
Fears of trans women taking over women’s sports simply doesn’t match up with the reality of the effects that transitioning and hormone replacement therapy have on an athlete’s body.
www.vice.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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ONE BIG THING. When I mentioned that I had heard of at least one person who had already missed a Social Security payment, the staffers snapped to attention. That's a huge deal.

If you or someone you know has missed a Social Security payment, call your reps IMMEDIATELY.
February 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM