#ResistanceRoots

Today in history, 1977: The last natural case of smallpox is documented in Merca district, Somalia. In May 1980, the World Health Assembly certified the world free of naturally occurring smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination.

Our daughter in Portland reports that the War Zone at the Farmer’s Market yesterday was really pretty quiet. The usual Communists were selling baked goods & delicious drinks somehow amidst the turmoil.

Jimmy Kimmel should sue ABC’s asses off.

Your periodic reminder that mRNA vaccines are a scientific and public health game-changer. Those that have been approved have passed stringent efficacy and safety checks. They protect you and your child against potentially fatal diseases. You may, however, get a sore arm.

This asshole raised prices and ruined your retirement savings, and now he's out golfing for the rest of the weekend.

💔 The disparity in #ChildhoodCancer cure rates is staggering:

📈 More than 80% cure rate in high-income countries
📉 Less than 30% in most low- & middle-income countries.

Ensuring equal access to care is the key to saving lives
👉 bit.ly/4hPDeWN

I don't want my appliances to be connected to the internet. I don't want them to have blinky lights or touch screen controls or be accessible by phone. All I want is for them to do the one thing they are supposed to do, and to beep less.

Hear that, manufacturers? Less beeping.

Affirmation Coyote has learned that it is Short Girl Appreciation Day.

All human girls look tall to them but they hope you get into the spirit of the thing.