Abby Ehrhardt
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Sen. Josh Hawley amps up pressure campaign on FDA chief to limit medication abortion missouriindependent.com/2025/12/10/r...
Sen. Josh Hawley amps up pressure campaign on FDA chief to limit medication abortion • Missouri Independent
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is ratcheting up pressure on the FDA to finish a study into medication abortion and change its prescribing guidelines.
missouriindependent.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Sen. Josh Hawley amps up pressure campaign on FDA chief to limit medication abortion missouriindependent.com/2025/12/10/r...
Missouri AG pushes suit that could make abortions and miscarriages more dangerous missouriindependent.com/2025/12/08/m...
Missouri AG pushes suit that could make abortions and miscarriages more dangerous • Missouri Independent
Today two thirds of abortions in the U.S. are medication abortions. Mifepristone is also used to treat miscarriages.
missouriindependent.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Missouri AG pushes suit that could make abortions and miscarriages more dangerous missouriindependent.com/2025/12/08/m...
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Ultra-processed foods and human health: the main thesis and the evidence www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Ultra-processed foods and human health: the main thesis and the evidence
This first paper in a three-part Lancet Series combines narrative and systematic reviews
with original analyses and meta-analyses to assess three hypotheses concerning a dietary
pattern based on ultra...
www.thelancet.com
December 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Ultra-processed foods and human health: the main thesis and the evidence www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Why America is losing the fight against preventable disease missouriindependent.com/2025/12/05/w...
Why America is losing the fight against preventable disease • Missouri Independent
This past summer a young mother purchased raw milk for her family after seeing it promoted online. Tragically, she not only lost her 20-week pregnancy, her young son required hospitalization and surge...
missouriindependent.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Why America is losing the fight against preventable disease missouriindependent.com/2025/12/05/w...
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The distance between pregnancy and care in Missouri missouriindependent.com/2025/12/04/t...
The distance between pregnancy and care in Missouri • Missouri Independent
Across much of rural Missouri, pregnancy begins with distance. In many counties, the nearest hospital that still delivers babies can be close to an hour away.
missouriindependent.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The distance between pregnancy and care in Missouri missouriindependent.com/2025/12/04/t...
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For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
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For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
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Appeals court takes up fight over wording of Missouri abortion ban ballot measure missouriindependent.com/2025/12/03/m...
Appeals court takes up fight over wording of Missouri abortion ban ballot measure • Missouri Independent
The Western District Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday challenging the ballot language of a proposed amendment to ban abortion in Missouri.
missouriindependent.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Appeals court takes up fight over wording of Missouri abortion ban ballot measure missouriindependent.com/2025/12/03/m...
Alexa just told me Mrs. Clause’s first name is Jessica
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Alexa just told me Mrs. Clause’s first name is Jessica
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could be a great day to preorder 👀 @haymarketbooks.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
could be a great day to preorder 👀 @haymarketbooks.org
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Seems relevant again...my Substack piece
Mr. Secretary my son's Autism was not preventable nor was it caused by vaccines
open.substack.com/pub/timothym...
Mr. Secretary my son's Autism was not preventable nor was it caused by vaccines
open.substack.com/pub/timothym...
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Seems relevant again...my Substack piece
Mr. Secretary my son's Autism was not preventable nor was it caused by vaccines
open.substack.com/pub/timothym...
Mr. Secretary my son's Autism was not preventable nor was it caused by vaccines
open.substack.com/pub/timothym...
Missouri lawmakers hoping to convince the Chiefs and Kansas City Royals to remain in the state have authorized bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated stadiums, plus up to $50 million of tax credits for each stadium and unspecified aid from local gov’t
www.kctv5.com/2024/04/03/r...
www.kctv5.com/2024/04/03/r...
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Missouri lawmakers hoping to convince the Chiefs and Kansas City Royals to remain in the state have authorized bonds covering up to 50% of the cost of new or renovated stadiums, plus up to $50 million of tax credits for each stadium and unspecified aid from local gov’t
www.kctv5.com/2024/04/03/r...
www.kctv5.com/2024/04/03/r...
“Kansas Legislature agreed to finance up to 70% of the project, with a minimum $1 billion price tag, by issuing bonds to be repaid with sales tax collected in the STAR Bond district.”
Chiefs reportedly put out request for proposals for a new stadium in Kansas missouriindependent.com/2025/11/11/c...
Chiefs reportedly put out request for proposals for a new stadium in Kansas missouriindependent.com/2025/11/11/c...
Chiefs reportedly put out request for proposals for a new stadium in Kansas • Missouri Independent
The Kansas City Chiefs may be considering Kansas for a new stadium, but one economist says the economic benefits to stadiums are over sold.
missouriindependent.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
“Kansas Legislature agreed to finance up to 70% of the project, with a minimum $1 billion price tag, by issuing bonds to be repaid with sales tax collected in the STAR Bond district.”
Chiefs reportedly put out request for proposals for a new stadium in Kansas missouriindependent.com/2025/11/11/c...
Chiefs reportedly put out request for proposals for a new stadium in Kansas missouriindependent.com/2025/11/11/c...
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The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The reason people think the Democratic Party doesn't actually stand for anything is because it doesn't.
This article is so important ☹️ Missouri can do better
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find • Missouri Independent
Researchers and business leaders warn that discriminatory laws are pushing LGBTQ+ Missourians and employers to leave the state.
missouriindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This article is so important ☹️ Missouri can do better
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find • Missouri Independent
Researchers and business leaders warn that discriminatory laws are pushing LGBTQ+ Missourians and employers to leave the state.
missouriindependent.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Missouri anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to population loss and decline in tax revenue, studies find missouriindependent.com/2025/11/07/m...
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They’ve been raising the alarm for months and now it’s here:
Not-for-profit care home operators in BC are having to make tough choices about core services after a provincial funding program ended
It hasn’t even been a week and seniors are bearing the brunt
SCOOP:
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Not-for-profit care home operators in BC are having to make tough choices about core services after a provincial funding program ended
It hasn’t even been a week and seniors are bearing the brunt
SCOOP:
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Missed baths, lonely meals: Care home funding cuts impacting B.C. seniors
In the five days since they lost a provincial funding initiative, B.C. care home operators are already having to make tough decisions about core services with the staff available.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
They’ve been raising the alarm for months and now it’s here:
Not-for-profit care home operators in BC are having to make tough choices about core services after a provincial funding program ended
It hasn’t even been a week and seniors are bearing the brunt
SCOOP:
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Not-for-profit care home operators in BC are having to make tough choices about core services after a provincial funding program ended
It hasn’t even been a week and seniors are bearing the brunt
SCOOP:
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff missouriindependent.com/2025/11/05/m...
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff few Missourians realize • Missouri Independent
Missouri’s Medicaid program now provides health coverage to more than 1.2 million residents, including roughly 358,000 low-income adults newly eligible under expansion.
missouriindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff missouriindependent.com/2025/11/05/m...
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Necessary context for this:
1. since MO Medicaid expansion started state hasn't spent a dollar of its own funds; federal govt covered all costs;
2. most (if not all) costs offset by savings (e.g., disabled recipients choosing expansion);
3. net economic effect to state is huge.
1. since MO Medicaid expansion started state hasn't spent a dollar of its own funds; federal govt covered all costs;
2. most (if not all) costs offset by savings (e.g., disabled recipients choosing expansion);
3. net economic effect to state is huge.
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff few Missourians realize missouriindependent.com/2025/11/05/m...
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff few Missourians realize • Missouri Independent
Missouri’s Medicaid program now provides health coverage to more than 1.2 million residents, including roughly 358,000 low-income adults newly eligible under expansion.
missouriindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Necessary context for this:
1. since MO Medicaid expansion started state hasn't spent a dollar of its own funds; federal govt covered all costs;
2. most (if not all) costs offset by savings (e.g., disabled recipients choosing expansion);
3. net economic effect to state is huge.
1. since MO Medicaid expansion started state hasn't spent a dollar of its own funds; federal govt covered all costs;
2. most (if not all) costs offset by savings (e.g., disabled recipients choosing expansion);
3. net economic effect to state is huge.
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff few Missourians realize missouriindependent.com/2025/11/05/m...
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff few Missourians realize • Missouri Independent
Missouri’s Medicaid program now provides health coverage to more than 1.2 million residents, including roughly 358,000 low-income adults newly eligible under expansion.
missouriindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Missouri Medicaid expansion is nearing a funding cliff few Missourians realize missouriindependent.com/2025/11/05/m...
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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
Missouri Capitol still can’t shake its culture of disrespect missouriindependent.com/2025/11/04/m...
Missouri Capitol still can’t shake its culture of disrespect • Missouri Independent
The Missouri Capitol is a workplace. It’s long past time for everyone under its dome to start acting like it.
missouriindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Missouri Capitol still can’t shake its culture of disrespect missouriindependent.com/2025/11/04/m...