Michael Kruse
@mwkruse.bsky.social
Lifelong student of socioeconomics and public theology.
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The National Park Service rewrote — then restored — the Underground Railroad story and reposted a deleted photo of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
National Park Service restores Underground Railroad history after outcry
The National Park Service told Axios that the rewriting of the website was a mistake.
www.axios.com
April 8, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The National Park Service rewrote — then restored — the Underground Railroad story and reposted a deleted photo of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
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RFK Jr is either IGNORANT or a LIAR. The two measles deaths — both unvaccinated children — in Texas announced today are actually the FIRST deaths attributed to the disease in the U.S. since 2015.
RFK Jr. Dismisses Measles Outbreak As ‘Not Unusual’ After Child's Death
“We have measles outbreaks every year," Trump's health secretary said when asked about the death, which is the nation's first in a decade.
www.huffpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
RFK Jr is either IGNORANT or a LIAR. The two measles deaths — both unvaccinated children — in Texas announced today are actually the FIRST deaths attributed to the disease in the U.S. since 2015.
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#Step1️⃣
Coeur d’Alene prosecutors dismiss citation against Dr.Teresa Borrenpahl, the woman dragged from town hall, city revokes security company’s business license
cdapress.com/news/2025/fe...
Coeur d’Alene prosecutors dismiss citation against Dr.Teresa Borrenpahl, the woman dragged from town hall, city revokes security company’s business license
cdapress.com/news/2025/fe...
Coeur d’Alene prosecutors dismiss citation against woman dragged from town hall, city revokes security company’s business license
City prosecutors will dismiss a misdemeanor battery citation issued to the Post Falls woman who plainclothes private security guards dragged out of a legislative town hall Saturday and the city of Coe...
cdapress.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
#Step1️⃣
Coeur d’Alene prosecutors dismiss citation against Dr.Teresa Borrenpahl, the woman dragged from town hall, city revokes security company’s business license
cdapress.com/news/2025/fe...
Coeur d’Alene prosecutors dismiss citation against Dr.Teresa Borrenpahl, the woman dragged from town hall, city revokes security company’s business license
cdapress.com/news/2025/fe...
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You know… Congress and the senate could always pass resolutions calling Russia the aggressor, supporting NATO and calling for a Ukraine victory.
Just sayin…. Stop tweeting start forcing.
Just sayin…. Stop tweeting start forcing.
February 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You know… Congress and the senate could always pass resolutions calling Russia the aggressor, supporting NATO and calling for a Ukraine victory.
Just sayin…. Stop tweeting start forcing.
Just sayin…. Stop tweeting start forcing.
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Doing the unthinkable: The deep cuts to the #CDC's workforce today are expected to decimate the Epidemic Intelligence Service, a program that has trained public health rapid responders for decades.
Envy of the world. Poof!
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
Envy of the world. Poof!
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health
Members of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service were warned Friday that many of them were about to be fired
www.statnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Doing the unthinkable: The deep cuts to the #CDC's workforce today are expected to decimate the Epidemic Intelligence Service, a program that has trained public health rapid responders for decades.
Envy of the world. Poof!
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
Envy of the world. Poof!
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
In 2019, more than half of this tax was paid by estates worth more than $50 million. This would be yet another tax break for the wealthiest Americans.
February 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In 2019, more than half of this tax was paid by estates worth more than $50 million. This would be yet another tax break for the wealthiest Americans.
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UPDATE: Judge CHUTKAN has called a 4pm hearing on the lawsuit over Elon Musk's authority to run DOGE.
February 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
UPDATE: Judge CHUTKAN has called a 4pm hearing on the lawsuit over Elon Musk's authority to run DOGE.
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The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better.
All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems.
We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵
All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems.
We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵
December 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better.
All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems.
We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵
All three statements are true at the same time. Understanding this is key to solving big global problems.
We believe data & research can help us understand both the problems we face & the progress that’s possible. 🧵
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In 1820, 8 in 10 people worldwide lived on less than $1.90* a day, an extremely low poverty line. 200 years later, it had dropped to 1 in 10 people.
How do we know how many people were in poverty 200 years ago? Where do these numbers come from?
How do we know how many people were in poverty 200 years ago? Where do these numbers come from?
January 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
In 1820, 8 in 10 people worldwide lived on less than $1.90* a day, an extremely low poverty line. 200 years later, it had dropped to 1 in 10 people.
How do we know how many people were in poverty 200 years ago? Where do these numbers come from?
How do we know how many people were in poverty 200 years ago? Where do these numbers come from?
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The "he's not gonna listen to her" reactions are missing many points. Lots of other people are also hearing it. Lots of people can see him hearing it, then weigh what she's said with what he'll do. Lots of people can see her refusal to surrender these ancient teachings to the latest face of empire
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The "he's not gonna listen to her" reactions are missing many points. Lots of other people are also hearing it. Lots of people can see him hearing it, then weigh what she's said with what he'll do. Lots of people can see her refusal to surrender these ancient teachings to the latest face of empire
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If you’re upset by a woman prophetically speaking truth to power, allow me to introduce you to Jesus’ mom:
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
January 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
If you’re upset by a woman prophetically speaking truth to power, allow me to introduce you to Jesus’ mom:
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
“God has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. God has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.” -Luke 1:52-53
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If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.
January 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have profoundly misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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p 137. Final sentence of report: "but for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial."
January 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM
p 137. Final sentence of report: "but for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial."
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Wisdom from his many years.
January 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wisdom from his many years.
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Some good news from the southern tip of Africa: life expectancy is on the up again after the Aids crisis. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1hmbkvz/oc_life_expectancy_rebounds_from_the_aids_crisis/#lightbox
January 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Some good news from the southern tip of Africa: life expectancy is on the up again after the Aids crisis. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1hmbkvz/oc_life_expectancy_rebounds_from_the_aids_crisis/#lightbox
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Adult numeracy and literacy skills are surprisingly bad in OECD countries. The main purpose of school has had a bad track record. No excuses here, this must improve! (OECD data reported in The Economist)
January 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Adult numeracy and literacy skills are surprisingly bad in OECD countries. The main purpose of school has had a bad track record. No excuses here, this must improve! (OECD data reported in The Economist)
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When are Europeans off work? The data doesn't say that X per cent of the country's workforce is taking time off but that X per cent of all vacation days are taken in that week. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1hkmlkz/oc_when_does_europe_go_on_vacation/
December 29, 2024 at 8:33 PM
When are Europeans off work? The data doesn't say that X per cent of the country's workforce is taking time off but that X per cent of all vacation days are taken in that week. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeautiful/comments/1hkmlkz/oc_when_does_europe_go_on_vacation/
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Economies transition from primary industries (agriculture) to secondary industries (manufacturing) to service industries. The rapid decline of workers in agriculture in China is super impressive but having a quarter of your workforce in agriculture is still very high.
January 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Economies transition from primary industries (agriculture) to secondary industries (manufacturing) to service industries. The rapid decline of workers in agriculture in China is super impressive but having a quarter of your workforce in agriculture is still very high.
He’s talking about the Panama Canal to divert attention from president-elect Musk.
December 23, 2024 at 1:09 PM
He’s talking about the Panama Canal to divert attention from president-elect Musk.