Oh look! It’s you @calm.com !

Is there evidence to support getting kids a second dose before 4 years old given the current outbreak? Do adults need to get titers to check for waning immunity? There is a confirmed case in my county.

HUD cuts expected to worsen America’s housing crisis, staffers say The Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to be slashed in half, according to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post.

I finally got what's bugged me about all these stories on the crippling of the US govt: all of them speak of "cuts" when, in fact, only Congress can 'cut' funding, and it has done nothing of the sort. The story describes illegal & unconstitutional impoundment, BUT SAYS NOT ONE WORD ABOUT IT

Flowchart. Title reads: "How will the GOP tax plan impact you?" Do you make more than $360,000 a year? On average, your taxes will decrease by $7,160. If you make more than $914,900 per year, on average your taxes will decrease by $36,320. Do you make $157,500 per year? On average, your taxes will increase by $610 Do you make at least $28,600 per year? On average, your taxes will increase by up to $1,530. If you make less than $28,600 on average your taxes will increase by $790. Source: Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy

Congratulations to anyone make more than 360k a year! Sux for the rest of us.

A closer look at federal records shows Musk’s claims are vastly overstated, and the $55 billion figure lacks any real documentation. Share to help stop the spread of misinformation.

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans The NAACP wants Black Americans to steer their buying power toward corporations that haven’t pulled back from diversity programs under conservative pressure.

The NAACP is re-mixing 1930s-era "don't buy where you can't work" campaigns to confront the neo-segregationists targeting DEI.

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ATTN: HHS EMPLOYEES If you work for HHS, read this BEFORE you open certain emails

ATTN HHS EMPLOYEES: Firing notices are going out. I am in receipt of an email saying they will revoke your access as soon as you read the email that you've been fired. Please download everything you need before you open that email. SHARE FAR & WIDE. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/attn-hhs-e...

(1/9) Elon Musk has been obsessed with the letter "X" for decades. Like most things Elon, the history behind it is darker than you might think.

This is a thread you want to read.

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Here’s some advice for those outside our coalition, as the administration is actively leading a witch hunt for resistance members. If you’re a government employee, avoid using government devices to coordinate. Do not use standard messaging apps on Android or Apple devices.

Nearly $7 million has been “apportioned” over the past week to cover DOGE-related expenses.

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How about you @beyondmeatofficial.bsky.social? I haven’t heard from you in a couple days either, you doing okay?

@calm.com Are you holding up okay today? It feels like a lot of people are reaching a breaking point this week and I just wanted to check on you. 💙

You’re welcome! Multiple websites are linked to the now private YouTube video. Not sure why.

Kara Swisher has theory on why Musk is hiring young men to work at DOGE | CNN Politics Global editorial director at WIRED Katie Drummond and CNN contributor Kara Swisher join Erin Burnett to discuss WIRED reporting on Elon Musk’s hiring at DOGE.

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Good piece. If we stand up for our principles, do good work, and defend academic freedom and the benefits of science for society, we will move in a positive direction.

How to Win the USAID Fight Rules for Democrats.

i really hope democrats are listening to @jvl.bsky.social www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-win...

What you can do Revised and expanded

In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?”

Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.

ELON IS ALLOWED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. NOT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OR STUDENTS & PARENTS. I WILL BE BACK.

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YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News BREAKING NEWS: House Democrats Physically Blocked From Entering Department Of Education Building

🚨 An identified “security guard is denying members of congress access to the department of education 🚨
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YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News BREAKING NEWS: House Democrats Physically Blocked From Entering Department Of Education Building

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Lost my CDC contract after a visit from DOGE. I feel like I’m in the dirt (or TBH eating a pint of ice cream on a couch crying). But here’s the thing: Pushing people down—especially those with heart, purpose, and love for public service—doesn’t mean they stay down. It’s literally against their DNA.

Katelyn Jetelina | Substack An epidemiologist trying to make sense of this world

Katelyn, this is awful. Everyone, be sure you're following Katelyn Jetelina, a National Treasure, on Substack! The public is behind you. After your icecream, please write about this. 💙💔💙 Take care of yourself. We are behind you. substack.com/profile/2722...

In household 2, the adult had symptoms days 7-12. Cat 2A had symptoms on day 9, tested positive and died the following day. Cat 2B tested negative on day 10, never had symptoms.

It possibly shows cat-to-human transmission in household 1, and human-to-cat in household 2, but it’s hard to say. 2/

Cat 1A had symptoms for 4 days, tested positive and died on day 5. Cat 1B had symptoms days 4-11 but was never tested. Adolescent 1A had symptoms days 6-14, tested on day 11 but was negative. Nobody else in household 1 had symptoms, those that were tested were all negative. 1/

In household 2, the adult had symptoms days 7-12. Cat 2A had symptoms on day 9, tested positive and died the following day. Cat 2B tested negative on day 10, never had symptoms.

It possibly shows cat-to-human transmission in household 1, and human-to-cat in household 2, but it’s hard to say. 2/

Cat 1A had symptoms for 4 days, tested positive and died on day 5. Cat 1B had symptoms days 4-11 but was never tested. Adolescent 1A had symptoms days 6-14, tested on day 11 but was negative. Nobody else in household 1 had symptoms, those that were tested were all negative. 1/