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Sarah Brock Chávez (she/her)
@sarahchavezz.bsky.social
Queer, mixed, psychotherapist who likes thinking about identity and safety. Also plants.
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“Make America Healthy Again” has a simple premise: Americans don’t need more access to medical care. They just need better nutrition and exposure to fewer environmental toxins.
Unfortunately, Trump is A) taking away nutritional assistance and B) expanding use of environmental toxins.
Opinion | RIP, MAHA
Robert F. Kennedy promised to improve nutrition and reduce environmental toxins. How’s that going?
wapo.st
June 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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A breakthrough preventive drug that offers total protection from HIV was to be rolled out across parts of Africa this year. But the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts derailed those plans.
Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much of the funding for that effort is gone.
trib.al
June 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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1. A Montana judge has issued a PI against the bathroom ban in the state. This means it should be blocked for a long time while the hearing goes on.

He ruled that there was no evidence trans people were a threat in bathrooms.

The latest from S. Baum.

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Montana Judge Enjoins Bathroom Ban: “No Evidence” The Ban Prevents Violence
The state claims its anti-trans attacks “protect women.” The judiciary isn’t buying it.
www.erininthemorning.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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1. Major trans news: Corewell Health, Michigan's largest healthcare provider, becomes the first hospital to resume care for trans people under 19 years of age after pausing it.

"Care decisions are best made between physicians and their patients and families."

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Corewell, Largest Michigan Provider, Resumes Trans Youth Care Despite Illegal Trump EO
On Wednesday, the hospital system announced that it was resuming gender affirming care after a brief pause due to Trump's executive order attempting to ban it for those under 19.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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This is Twilight Zone stuff....
For a photo op & a bragging media post, Trump minions at the USACoE have thrown away millions of gals of #water farmers were relying on for later this year. This water will not be captured, will not be useful for cities or farms or firefighting. It is now lost.

www.latimes.com/environment/...
Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
www.latimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:07 AM