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MD, PM&R, Healthcare is a human right, Ultra endurance athlete with #HCM on #MyosinInhibitor, Pro-choice, Pro-Science, Ally 🌈, Cyclist 🚴‍♀️,🎶, Dogs are better than people 🐾, Cats are cool too. She/her #MedSky

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 12h

Master of the obvious? What is your PLAN please?

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 12h

Whatever her reason for running with some left-sided talking points, she is all about herself and she is not doing it for good. There's no way possible she can go from despicable to reasonable. But if she can divide the GOP, I'll play the game.

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 15h

A good reminder.
#SelfCare

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 16h

Donald Trump asked Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an address to the Knesset on Monday.

www.newsweek.com/trump-asks-i...

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu

Trump asked Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu during an address to the Knesset on Monday.

www.newsweek.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Always. Always appeal an insurance denial.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

Few patients appeal a health insurance denial, but a little-known process that requires insurers and plans to seek an independent opinion can force insurers to pay for what can be lifesaving treatment.

Here’s what experts say you need to know.

How to Fight Your Health Insurance Denial with an External Appeal

When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Read the Oatmeal's history about Christopher Columbus and why would should be celebrating Bartolome Day.

Indigenous Peoples Day.

Christopher Columbus was awful (but this other guy was not) - The Oatmeal

Happy Bartolomé Day.

theoatmeal.com

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for posting!

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks. I'll look for it.

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty much the same here.

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Indigenous Peoples Day is tomorrow, Monday 10/13.

Lakota Man 🪶 @lakotaman.bsky.social · 1d

Your daily reminder that Indigenous people predated Columbus in the “new world” by — wait for it — 23,000 years. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶🪶

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

To "reclaim the explorer's legacy?"
What legacy?

"President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation declaring Monday to be Columbus Day in an effort to "reclaim" what he called the famed explorer's "extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance & virtue."

FFS.

Indigenous Peoples Day

Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

The proclamation comes as part of the president's effort to bring the holiday 'back from the ashes.'

laist.com

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 1d

"Conversion therapy" is a polite name for something that isn’t conversion and isn’t therapy. It’s abuse.

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

CDC RIF layoffs cuts

Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 1d

💣CDC Cuts💥
Even with some staff having their firing rescinded, CDC has been deeply damaged by the cuts from 🧠🪱 that remain intact. We do not have a complete list as this was done in secrecy. 🧵

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

They don't check facts because they don't care about facts. They make no difference whatsoever.

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 1d

Good one!

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 2d

#NoKings

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 2d

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 3d

A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

Because the govt always bails them out!

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

I hear ya. But they will still get bailed out like they always do. That's why there's a Trump flag/massive sign on every farm by me. Problem is - and they don't know it - project 2025 doesn't want to keep bailing them out and wants to cut aid severely. If only they knew. <giggle>

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

That pretty much sums it up perfectly.

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

Very nice. I do love the dandelion flowers. They always persist! 🏵️Great analogy.

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

#NoKings
#RiseUp

We need (3.5%) 12 million people to SHOW UP on Saturday 10/18 to make a difference. Historically, this is the number needed to change the trajectory of our government. Show up. We've got everything to lose if we don't.

The Real Zanetta @therealzanetta.bsky.social · 3d

Peter Thiel
Qatari Airbase
#SheShed
We’re eight days away from #NoKings Day, and over 2,500 protests planned in all 50 states and across the world.
October 18 is going to be the biggest day of nonviolent protest in US history — because Courage is contagious.
Find an event 👉🏾 mobilize.us

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B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

My goodness, I love his voice. The voice of a true leader. #NoKings

B Grrl @bgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

Whoa....🤫