Maria
@mariamayhem523.bsky.social
It's always impossible until it's done. Polio eradication, digital financial inclusion,community-led development, and chocolate chip cookie dough are my jams. Views mine alone.
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"Instead of being worried about the fingers he was missing, 16 years old, he kept pointing to his mouth & telling me to feed him. He had no fingers left on his hands, that had been blown away."
A US doctor talked to me from Gaza City about starvation. Shocking testimony.
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A US doctor talked to me from Gaza City about starvation. Shocking testimony.
zeteo.com/p/bombs-go-o...
August 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"Instead of being worried about the fingers he was missing, 16 years old, he kept pointing to his mouth & telling me to feed him. He had no fingers left on his hands, that had been blown away."
A US doctor talked to me from Gaza City about starvation. Shocking testimony.
zeteo.com/p/bombs-go-o...
A US doctor talked to me from Gaza City about starvation. Shocking testimony.
zeteo.com/p/bombs-go-o...
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Only 8 percent of Democratic Party members support Israel’s military actions, according to a Gallup poll from last month. interc.pt/3HoTotV
August 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Only 8 percent of Democratic Party members support Israel’s military actions, according to a Gallup poll from last month. interc.pt/3HoTotV
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The UN figure represents a jump of several hundred deaths since its last published figures at the beginning of August.
Israeli forces kill at least 1,760 people seeking aid in Gaza since May: UN
The UN figure represents a jump of several hundred deaths since its last published figures at the beginning of August.
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August 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The UN figure represents a jump of several hundred deaths since its last published figures at the beginning of August.
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The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years, with 1,288 cases reported just six months into the year. The vaccine-preventable disease has led to three deaths, two children in Texas and an adult in New Mexico, and dozens of hospitalizations.
July 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years, with 1,288 cases reported just six months into the year. The vaccine-preventable disease has led to three deaths, two children in Texas and an adult in New Mexico, and dozens of hospitalizations.
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New macroeconomic analysis from the Dallas Fed:
Mass deportation will reduce US GDP growth by 0.89 percentage points this year and 1.49 percentage points by 2027
It doesn't have to be this way. The choice isn't border chaos or vast militarized raids. The third option: lawful channels for migration
Mass deportation will reduce US GDP growth by 0.89 percentage points this year and 1.49 percentage points by 2027
It doesn't have to be this way. The choice isn't border chaos or vast militarized raids. The third option: lawful channels for migration
Declining immigration weighs on GDP growth, with little impact on inflation
Unauthorized immigration surged sharply in 2021–24 but has since declined abruptly with negative implications for economic growth.
www.dallasfed.org
July 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
New macroeconomic analysis from the Dallas Fed:
Mass deportation will reduce US GDP growth by 0.89 percentage points this year and 1.49 percentage points by 2027
It doesn't have to be this way. The choice isn't border chaos or vast militarized raids. The third option: lawful channels for migration
Mass deportation will reduce US GDP growth by 0.89 percentage points this year and 1.49 percentage points by 2027
It doesn't have to be this way. The choice isn't border chaos or vast militarized raids. The third option: lawful channels for migration
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Americans now spend more on health care than groceries or housing, with health care accounting for approximately 20% of household expenditures, according to the New York Times.
July 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Americans now spend more on health care than groceries or housing, with health care accounting for approximately 20% of household expenditures, according to the New York Times.
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STAGGERING: This new study of 133 countries is the first to estimate the impact of all USAID’s work. In 2 decades, it has saved *92M* lives. Current cuts, if not reversed, are forecast to cost up to *14M* lives thru 2030. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
July 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
STAGGERING: This new study of 133 countries is the first to estimate the impact of all USAID’s work. In 2 decades, it has saved *92M* lives. Current cuts, if not reversed, are forecast to cost up to *14M* lives thru 2030. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Our analysis, which shows that more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage after Texas banned abortion, adds to a growing body of reporting revealing that maternal outcomes have gotten worse under bans.
Miscarriage Is Increasingly Dangerous for Women in Texas, Our Analysis Shows. Here’s How We Did It.
Using seven years of hospital discharge data, we found that the number of blood transfusions during emergency room visits for first-trimester miscarriage shot up by 54% since Texas banned abortion.
www.propublica.org
July 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Our analysis, which shows that more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage after Texas banned abortion, adds to a growing body of reporting revealing that maternal outcomes have gotten worse under bans.
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This fight isn't over.
Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” is headed to the House, and we have the power to stop it.
Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” is headed to the House, and we have the power to stop it.
July 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This fight isn't over.
Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” is headed to the House, and we have the power to stop it.
Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” is headed to the House, and we have the power to stop it.
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A blow by blow of what’s in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which I’ll keep updating as we get budget scores.
Also, Elon Musk apparently hates this bill again.
Also, Elon Musk apparently hates this bill again.
June 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A blow by blow of what’s in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which I’ll keep updating as we get budget scores.
Also, Elon Musk apparently hates this bill again.
Also, Elon Musk apparently hates this bill again.
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BREAKING: 1 in 4 nursing homes say they will be forced to close if Republicans pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
June 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
BREAKING: 1 in 4 nursing homes say they will be forced to close if Republicans pass Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
No grandma should be kicked out of her nursing home so that Mark Zuckerberg can buy another Hawaiian island.
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disgusting amounts of money here, and it calls to mind another funding event on this same timeline, that changed America in a profound way—the post-9/11 Border Patrol. www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
June 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
disgusting amounts of money here, and it calls to mind another funding event on this same timeline, that changed America in a profound way—the post-9/11 Border Patrol. www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
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As famine deepens, humanitarian organizations warn that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is failing to meet urgent needs — and hindering traditional aid.
NGOs say that new Gaza aid model is undermining lifesaving work
NGOs say that new Gaza aid model is undermining lifesaving work
www.devex.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
As famine deepens, humanitarian organizations warn that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is failing to meet urgent needs — and hindering traditional aid.
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If passed in the Senate, the legislation would cancel $900 million in global health spending alone.
House approves Trump's $8.3 billion clawback of US foreign aid
House approves Trump's $8.3 billion clawback of US foreign aid
www.devex.com
June 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If passed in the Senate, the legislation would cancel $900 million in global health spending alone.
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Anonymized or unidentifiable law enforcement like we've seen from ICE is a trademark of authoritarian regimes. California legislators have introduced the No Secret Police Act, which would require visible ID for federal agents. Urge your state & local officials to take action: www.bluestatedefianc...
June 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Anonymized or unidentifiable law enforcement like we've seen from ICE is a trademark of authoritarian regimes. California legislators have introduced the No Secret Police Act, which would require visible ID for federal agents. Urge your state & local officials to take action: www.bluestatedefianc...
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We’ve talked about “Alligator Alcatraz” before. Here are more details.
Starting the first week of July, when South Florida’s heat index regularly hits 100°F, they plan to detain up to 5,000 people in tents. No A/C. No real shelter. Just suffocating heat, choking humidity, and swarms of mosquitoes.
Starting the first week of July, when South Florida’s heat index regularly hits 100°F, they plan to detain up to 5,000 people in tents. No A/C. No real shelter. Just suffocating heat, choking humidity, and swarms of mosquitoes.
June 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We’ve talked about “Alligator Alcatraz” before. Here are more details.
Starting the first week of July, when South Florida’s heat index regularly hits 100°F, they plan to detain up to 5,000 people in tents. No A/C. No real shelter. Just suffocating heat, choking humidity, and swarms of mosquitoes.
Starting the first week of July, when South Florida’s heat index regularly hits 100°F, they plan to detain up to 5,000 people in tents. No A/C. No real shelter. Just suffocating heat, choking humidity, and swarms of mosquitoes.
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A federal program to protect US cities against extreme heat has just evaporated
A federal program to protect US cities against extreme heat has just evaporated
NOAA's Center for Heat Resilient Communities would have helped local officials keep residents safe.
www.motherjones.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A federal program to protect US cities against extreme heat has just evaporated
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Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
Criminalizing pregnancy: A record number of women were prosecuted the year after Dobbs
They were targeted for substance use, miscarriages, and stillbirths, largely driven by fetal personhood laws.
www.motherjones.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today marks the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
What's happened since?
A record number of women have been prosecuted. Pregnancy loss is now considered extremely suspicious, even when it has nothing to do with abortion.
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Only Congress has the power to declare war and our elected officials must take that power back. Urge your senators to use their constitutional authority with the war powers resolution: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then do the same with your representative: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then do the same with your representative: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
June 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Only Congress has the power to declare war and our elected officials must take that power back. Urge your senators to use their constitutional authority with the war powers resolution: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then do the same with your representative: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
Then do the same with your representative: act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...
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I've said this before and I'll say this again -- why FIFA and IOC think having the 26 World Cup and 28 Summer Olympics in the United States will be anything but a disaster for non-white athletes is beyond me. Below is a preview of what to expect. This is fascistic.
The US has denied the visas of all 12 members of the Senegalese women’s basketball team who were scheduled to travel to the country as part of their preparation for the Afrobasket tournament that begins in August. Afrobasket is also the African qualifiers for the Olympics.
#wnba
#wnba
June 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I've said this before and I'll say this again -- why FIFA and IOC think having the 26 World Cup and 28 Summer Olympics in the United States will be anything but a disaster for non-white athletes is beyond me. Below is a preview of what to expect. This is fascistic.
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I'm a human rights lawyer. I have represented immigrants & asylum seekers my entire career.
As you see ICE increase its attacks on immigrants, here are steps you as a US citizen can take to be an ally & protect immigrants from ICE and CBP absue. (No paywall)
qasimrashid.substack.com/p/how-to-pro...
As you see ICE increase its attacks on immigrants, here are steps you as a US citizen can take to be an ally & protect immigrants from ICE and CBP absue. (No paywall)
qasimrashid.substack.com/p/how-to-pro...
How To Protect Your Immigrant Neighbors From ICE Raids
Answering common FAQs on countering ICE raids, and providing 7 meaningful ways to better protect our immigrant and undocumented neighbors
qasimrashid.substack.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I'm a human rights lawyer. I have represented immigrants & asylum seekers my entire career.
As you see ICE increase its attacks on immigrants, here are steps you as a US citizen can take to be an ally & protect immigrants from ICE and CBP absue. (No paywall)
qasimrashid.substack.com/p/how-to-pro...
As you see ICE increase its attacks on immigrants, here are steps you as a US citizen can take to be an ally & protect immigrants from ICE and CBP absue. (No paywall)
qasimrashid.substack.com/p/how-to-pro...
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An examination of the consequences of abortion restrictions.
A study to test a protocol to prevent HIV transmission.
An investigation into why LGBTQ+ adults are dying by suicide.
This is the scientific research being lost as Trump cuts NIH funding.
A study to test a protocol to prevent HIV transmission.
An investigation into why LGBTQ+ adults are dying by suicide.
This is the scientific research being lost as Trump cuts NIH funding.
Shattered Science: The Research Lost as Trump Targets NIH Funding
The Trump administration cut research funding that sought cures for future pandemics, examined the causes of dementia and tried to prevent HIV transmission. More than 150 researchers shared with…
projects.propublica.org
June 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
An examination of the consequences of abortion restrictions.
A study to test a protocol to prevent HIV transmission.
An investigation into why LGBTQ+ adults are dying by suicide.
This is the scientific research being lost as Trump cuts NIH funding.
A study to test a protocol to prevent HIV transmission.
An investigation into why LGBTQ+ adults are dying by suicide.
This is the scientific research being lost as Trump cuts NIH funding.
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Trump’s parade will cost taxpayers up to $45 million.
For example, with that money, we could expand health care & food assistance for veterans.
A taxpayer-paid birthday gift to Trump sounds like government waste to me.
For example, with that money, we could expand health care & food assistance for veterans.
A taxpayer-paid birthday gift to Trump sounds like government waste to me.
June 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trump’s parade will cost taxpayers up to $45 million.
For example, with that money, we could expand health care & food assistance for veterans.
A taxpayer-paid birthday gift to Trump sounds like government waste to me.
For example, with that money, we could expand health care & food assistance for veterans.
A taxpayer-paid birthday gift to Trump sounds like government waste to me.
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The No Kings mobilizations on June 14 were already planned as a peaceful stand against authoritarian overreach and the gross abuse of power Trump’s Administration has shown.
Now, this military escalation only confirms what we’ve known: This government wants to rule by force, not serve the people.
Now, this military escalation only confirms what we’ve known: This government wants to rule by force, not serve the people.
Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard against protests the *LAPD* commended for their nonviolence is a clear attempt to escalate, sow chaos, and chill dissent.
First with the ICE raids, then with this militarized response, we're seeing the tyranny of the Trump regime on full display.
First with the ICE raids, then with this militarized response, we're seeing the tyranny of the Trump regime on full display.
June 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The No Kings mobilizations on June 14 were already planned as a peaceful stand against authoritarian overreach and the gross abuse of power Trump’s Administration has shown.
Now, this military escalation only confirms what we’ve known: This government wants to rule by force, not serve the people.
Now, this military escalation only confirms what we’ve known: This government wants to rule by force, not serve the people.
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Late last night, Republicans on the House Budget Committee voted to advance Trump’s Tax Scam that would gut Medicaid and SNAP to give billionaires even more tax cuts.
Every Republican needs to hear from their constituents today. Call now if you’re in a GOP district: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Every Republican needs to hear from their constituents today. Call now if you’re in a GOP district: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
May 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Late last night, Republicans on the House Budget Committee voted to advance Trump’s Tax Scam that would gut Medicaid and SNAP to give billionaires even more tax cuts.
Every Republican needs to hear from their constituents today. Call now if you’re in a GOP district: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Every Republican needs to hear from their constituents today. Call now if you’re in a GOP district: indivisible.org/resource/cal...