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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 26

Great show for Earth Day 🌎

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Apr 25

Check out our latest HC4US show on KPFK where we are talking all things climate change as it relates to our health, or lack thereof! Thank you @auravasquez.bsky.social for sharing your knowledge with us and our host Jackie Hernandez.

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2025-04-25 - HC4US show with host Jackie Hernandez and guest Aura Vasquez

In the episode, your host is Jackie Hernandez with guest Aura Vasquez (http://AuraVasquez.com/meet-aura), a renewable energy advisor and environmental justice advocate. A nationally recognized leader

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 11

We fight to guarantee health care as a human right in the name of Danny and the countless number of Americans who have lost life, limb, and/or been financially devastated for insurance exec profits, and the politicians that enable this “money or your life” insurance system.

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Apr 9

Today on April 9th, we will never forget Danny, or stop fighting for the single payer healthcare that would have saved his life. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

After son's suicide, Stillwater father fights 'cruel, indifferent' health system

A lot of things happened in a short period of time to drive Daniel Desnoyers to suicide,...

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Feb 14

Live now!

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KPFK Radio HC4US Episode 53 Prerecorded with Butch Ware

YouTube video by Health Care for US (HC4US)

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 8

Butch4gov.org

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 8

Butch4Gov.org

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 8

It’s all connected folx.

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Mar 2

Don’t miss our latest and greatest episode where Jackie talks immigration and health. on.soundcloud.com/cyTVjNc5doox...

02/28/2025 - host Jackie Hernandez; the intersection between health, immigration and well-being

This episode features host Jacqueline Hernandez, a health educator, researcher, and community health specialist with a background in psychology, sociology, and public health. She is dedicated to healt

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Mar 14

Today’s KPFK show can be not only heard, but seen here as well. Maebe A Girl joined us to talk about their own journey in being trans and what is happening at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles.

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KPFK HC4US 56

YouTube video by Health Care for US (HC4US)

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you @maybeeagirl.bsky.social!

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Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) @curbprisons.bsky.social · Feb 25

📣Urge the CA legislature to reduce corrections spending, close prisons & invest in critical social, health, education and environmental programs currently at risk 📲 bit.ly/budgetaction25

💡Closing 5 prisons can save over $1.5 billion annually that can and must be shifted to our communities!#CAbudget

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 8

#CalCareNotCops

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Apr 7

Excellent read from @kimberlyjsoenen.bsky.social

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SHOULD HEALTHCARE BECOME A HUMAN RIGHT IN THE UNITED STATES?

Medical and healthcare professionals speak out on where we go from here | By Kimberly J. Soenen April 6, 2025

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Apr 8

Today’s read! Thank you @ericreinhart.bsky.social and Raeghn Draper for this vital piece about putting the PUBLIC back into our public health.

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Democratizing care to care for democracy: community care workers and anti-racist public health

Abstract. The organization of care in the United States reflects a longstanding prioritization of medical interventions over broader social support systems

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Apr 8

Yes it should!

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Mar 20

'Travesty of Justice': Jury Finds Greenpeace Must Pay Over $660 Million in Dakota Access Pipeline Case www.commondreams.org/news/greenpe...

'Travesty of Justice': Jury Finds Greenpeace Must Pay Over $660 Million in Dakota Access Pipeline Case | Common Dreams

"We will not be silenced," the green group said in response to the verdict.

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Pride Was A Riot, Sacramento @pridewasariot.bsky.social · Mar 10

🚨 ‼️ ACTION ITEM 2/2! 📣

2nd. 🥈
—-> A sponsoring benefactor has promised to put $100 on the books of any of the listed inmates for every $100 raised here, every hour, in support of Annie Jumps fellow inmates who she has tirelessly advocated for since her arrest.

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Pride Was A Riot, Sacramento @pridewasariot.bsky.social · Mar 10

🔔 SoCal Advocates will be sending 🏃 🏃‍♀️ runners down to IRC to put money on these people’s books tomorrow morning. Right now, we only have $100 to split three ways with the (3) new names.

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You can add to this pool!
Please do!
V: @WeKeepUsSafeCA
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Pride Was A Riot, Sacramento @pridewasariot.bsky.social · Mar 9

🔔 ‼️ Our SoCal Advocates 🏃 🏃‍♀️ dropped off $50 in each persons account. There is a limit of (3) people you’re allowed to put money on each visit. 🙄

Our runners report that they “Hey mister’d” someone outside who was there to put money on the books of someone they love who helped us with our fourth 💜

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Feb 28

The only time Dems fight for #MedicareforAll is when a GOP is Pres or Gov. Look at history of CA single payer bills at hc4us.org When GOP Gov- Dem supermajority passed the bill. When Dem Gov- same supermajority kills the bill every time. Both parties take $ from Medical Industrial Complex

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Feb 20

Time to abolish insurance companies. Join the Health Care Revolution @hc4us.bsky.social hc4us.org

ProPublica @propublica.org · Feb 20

ProPublica found that some of the largest health insurers have created a playbook that prevents people from getting the mental health care they need.

Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm

Text on graphic: Barriers to Care: Navigating the U.S. Mental Health Crisis. A discussion about the systemic barriers to accessing mental health care, which leave many without critical treatment. Thursday, Feb. 20. 4 p.m. Eastern time. Register at propublica dot org slash events. Image: A woman in a floral blazer stepping through the entryway of a therapist office.

Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Feb 14

All in!

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Gina Viola @ginaviolapeake.bsky.social · Feb 14

Hooooo LAWD. Just when I thought I was so f'in done with campaigns, here comes @butchware.bsky.social I challenge you to watch this interview and NOT donate to butchware4gov.com I just gave till it hurts and folks know I was done donating to campaigns after our last primary

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Democrats Are NEVER Coming Back After Genocide Support (w/ Butch Ware)

YouTube video by Bad Faith

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Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Feb 14

Single Payer is the solution. Join the Health Care Revolution at hc4us.org

Erika Feresten @erikaferesten.bsky.social · Feb 14

This is how we get #singlepayerhealthvare in Cali and the Nation! Tune in to 90.7FM or kpfk.org at 7:30AM for more and check out butchware4gov.com 💚

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Health Care 4 US @hc4us.bsky.social · Feb 13

Tune in tomorrow morning 02/14/25 at 7:30am PST to hear what CA gubernatorial candidate @butchware.bsky.social has to say about healthcare and it being a RIGHT! CA has found its Single Payer Healthcare candidate. @kpfk.bsky.social

Dr. Butch Ware featured with a serious expression. Wearing a black shirt with bright red trim and patterns. Dr. Ware has dark curly hair, a mustache and some facial hair, not quite a full beard and a dark brown complexion.

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