Everyone complaining about daylight savings is missing the deeper issue, which is the Gregorian calendar.

I hate to be that guy, but it feels like there was more (again, totally justified) outrage at Tik Tok being banned than Trump trying to take birthright citizenship away and deciding to use ICE to ethnically cleanse Black and Brown folks.

The Inspectors General refuse to leave until the action is taken legally, which they do not believe it was, and neither do senators like Chuck Grassley. This is what not backing down looks like.
static.politico.com/b3/3e/5baf92...

Pro Tip : Health departments in the US are still reporting on outbreaks in individual states. While this may vary based on the political leadership in your state, your state's department of health website is still a valuable resource to stay updated on local outbreaks that could directly affect you.

It’s always a good idea to do this… especially in these trying times #doctorwho

Good morning ppl! 🚨🚨Call to action🚨🚨 The below proposed bill has been added to the docket. This is completely written and lead by the failing AI industry. This bill will further erode health care and cause deaths. Please call your MOC (member of Congress that reps you) and say no to less care!

artists do better with stability, security, serenity, some enrichment in our enclosure and not being hunted for sport

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I've been avoiding BlueSky to try and keep myself alive and avoid doomscrolling. My mental health has been BAD. Really, really bad.
But I checked in here today, and I missed you all.

This week, amidst a broader purge of LGTBQ-mentioning materials from federal health sites, NIAID deleted its HIV Language Guide, an important reference on destigmatizing, people-first terminology. But it's still a public domain document, so we reposted it on TheBody:

www.thebody.com/hiv/niaid-hi...

I am working with Great Oak Press on a comic book adaption of The Temecula Massacre, a historical narrative of pre-statehood California. We are looking for a comic book artist that is good at drawing historical clothing and uniforms, traditional life-ways and lots & lots of horses.... (1/2)

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts FDA and industry press releases regarding product recalls

For your Friday info: the FDA recall page is still up and being updated as late as today. www.fda.gov/safety/recal...

CTA: RFK Jr Nomination Hearing Scheduled - Time To Reach Out To Your Senators | Matthew Cortland Get more from Matthew Cortland on Patreon

The RFK Jr. confirmation hearing has been scheduled for 1/29/25. The nomination is on shaky ground.

Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary

Here's how to do that, step-by-step:

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When insulin was first patented in 1923, the discoverers declined to put their names on it as they felt that insulin belonged to the public.

101 years later, insulin is inaccessible to thousands of Americans because of price gouging by near-monopoly private insurance corporations and their PBMs.

One of the things I truly hate is the "oh it's cos I'm/they're autistic" get out of jail free card.

No. Being autistic is a reason you might need something explaining in more detail or not pick up on a detail. It's not an excuse to not do the work or to not be held accountable for wrongdoing.

Some lists of bad actors to block (click subscribe, then select block). Didn't create these, but I block 'em all! Up to you how you want to handle!

MAGA

Right Wing Propaganda

Far right

NFT/AI/Crypto

More NFT/AI/Crypto

British Bigots

Nazis

Content Scrapers

quote skeet with a luxury you enjoy that millionaires don't think you should have:

Insulin at 35 dollars a script.

Bluesky right now feels a little like all the Whos gathering to sing after the Grinch stole their floofloovers and jingtinglers.

let's talk about how assless chaps should fit 🧵

"Don't Engage, Just Block" absolutely IS the Bluesky motto. The notion of a "Bluesky Elder" is vaguely ridiculous but the ONE THING that we oldheads are good for is telling the new folks that blocking without engagement is praxis, and encouraging them to do it early and often.

one for the block lists

The Shade Room and DJ Vlad seem to be on this app. I started this list because I do not want their foolishness on my feed. I felt like sharing.

bsky.app/profile/did:...

#blacksky

I see a lot of new faces here this week, so letting you know that this place has accounts you should definitely follow.
Like this one - bsky royalty

It doesn't matter how long I've had type 1 diabetes - I will NEVER get used to bloodwork. I try to be the easiest patient they have, and my veins never agree. 😭