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ACOG @acog.org · 46m

Join our Compassionate Conversations webinar on October 23 to learn how to hold trauma-informed birthing and postpartum care conversations with patients and families and how to integrate mental health resources and respectful communication methods into your clinical care: https://bit.ly/4oqHCiC

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 1d

It's day 13 of the shutdown. What's Trump doing?

Negotiating a budget deal? No.

Preventing premiums from doubling? No.

Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.

He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.

America first?

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Erika Edwards @erikamedwards.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for sharing this update!

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KFF @kff.org · 2d

Our Health Policy 101 is a comprehensive resource for faculty, students, and anyone looking to stay ahead in U.S. health policy.

We’ve updated it for 2025 to reflect the latest developments: https://on.kff.org/4n11NT5

Promotional image for KFF displaying updated "Health Policy 101" documents with text "We've updated Health Policy 101" on a stylized blue background.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 2d

20 million Americans will see their healthcare premiums double next year because the GOP says we don't have the money to extend subsidies, BUT we DO have...

* $20 Billion for Argentina
* $10 Billion for farmers who voted for Trump
* $117 Billion for tax cuts for the wealthiest 1%

Priorities.

Trump-pledged support for Argentina stirs anger among Republicans

Powerful agriculture groups and their Republican allies in Congress are sounding alarms about the deal.

www.politico.com

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JAMA @jama.com · 2d

Breaking with the CDC, ACOG reaffirms support for #COVID19 vaccination in pregnant people.

Here’s what to know. ja.ma/3VYFRwQ

ACOG Continues Recommending COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy

This JAMA Medical News article discusses updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 5d

These protests show how the regime is weaker than it appears. Laugh at the regime. It’s the one thing fascists can’t stand.

dr. caitlin m. green @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social · 5d

there are SO many more inflatable costumes tonight. clearly we have settled on a motif

Wide shot of many people in inflatable costumes

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 4d

Mr. President. Stop breaking the law.

The shutdown does not give you the right to fire thousands of hard working federal employees.

Instead of giving huge tax breaks to your billionaire friends, show some respect for the struggling working families of our country.

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Erika Edwards @erikamedwards.bsky.social · 5d

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Jason Moore @moorejh.bsky.social · 6d

The struggle is real #password

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Erika Edwards @erikamedwards.bsky.social · 6d

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 7d

I love how Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House and #2 in line for the presidency, is always like, “What? News?! I never read or hear anything that happens in the world, anywhere. I’m totally offline. What even is ‘social media’? They play news all day on TV!? Wow! That’s a surprise!”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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MedPage Today @medpagetoday.com · 6d

States that expanded Medicaid coverage had significantly better cancer survival among patients in rural and high-poverty areas as compared with non-expansion states, data from U.S. cancer registries showed.
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/117844

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Cancer Survival at 5 Years

Residents of rural, high-poverty areas derived greatest benefit versus non-expansion states

www.medpagetoday.com

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 7d

Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...

The Guardian announces plans to expand its global soccer coverage ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup in North America

Combination of seven new roles, including six in the US, spanning sports and business coverage, visuals, video and more

www.theguardian.com

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Erika Edwards @erikamedwards.bsky.social · 7d

@vtoxfordnetwork.bsky.social with the African Neonatal Network and P-95, and an investment from the Gates Foundation, has launched the Surfactant Administered via Supraglottic airway versus InSurE (SASI) Trial in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria. To read more, please visit bit.ly/4gUIDN1 #neosky

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Erika Edwards @erikamedwards.bsky.social · 9d

Celebrate however you choose.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9d

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 9d

Texas proudly invading Illinois.

It’s hard to describe the level of potential constitutional crisis here.

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 9d

You know what was weird last week? I didn’t see anyone fired for quoting words actually spoken by Jane Goodall.

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 11d

Doctors say the death of a baby born prematurely due to measles is a stark reminder that the ongoing measles outbreak was preventable.
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Alberta doctors say first measles death a ‘stark’ reminder outbreak was preventable

Alberta doctors say the death of a baby born prematurely due to measles is a “stark” reminder that the ongoing measles outbreak in Alberta was preventable.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 11d

A baby has died of whooping cough in Mississippi amidst their worst pertussis outbreak in more than a decade.

If you have a loved one with an infant or are near babies a lot, please consider getting a pertussis booster, as is recommended by legitimate science and healthcare professionals.

Mississippi Baby Dies of Whooping Cough Amid Rising Cases

A baby in Mississippi has died of whooping cough for the first time since 2012. The baby was less than two months old—too young for vaccination.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 11d

The percentage of Americans who say the country is on the wrong track hits a new high - 60%

Only 28% believe we are on the right track.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 12d

I'm asking YOU:

What will a doubling of health care premiums mean for your family?

What it will mean if you're one of the 15 million being thrown off their health care?

Please comment below or submit a story here: tinyurl.com/3rbdfdmz

Where We Are With the Government Shutdown | Sen. Bernie Sanders

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 12d

If the GOP plan is allowed to stand, a 60-year-old couple making $85,000 per year would see a $22,635 INCREASE in their health insurance premiums.

THAT is why the Dems decided to shut down the government.

They are fighting to make American lives better.

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Erika Edwards @erikamedwards.bsky.social · 15d

Good idea - I don't know if that would work! I'll try it. 🤔