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Joint Statement Emphasizing the Importance of Vaccinations to Michigan's Health Following the Health and Human Services Secretary’s decision to remove all 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and ...

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Michigan in the news!
Following the decision to remove all sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and Michigan Association of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Physicians (MAPPP) released the attached.

YouTube video by NBC 6 South Florida John Morales on National Weather Service cuts and how it will impact hurricane season

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This is such solid communication on the impacts of budget cuts from a local, trusted source.

We need people in public health to do this.

10/10.

My state rep is all-in on bringing state workers back to Lansing. Because they want to spend tax money on buildings? And because there is a “growing number of complaints about lack of assistance”.

This is nonsense, false, and makes me furious.

Community, conversation, music: How people are tackling eco-anxiety around the world - The World from PRX People are meeting at “climate cafés” to talk about how climate change is impacting their lives and their feelings around it. With locations around the world, attendees can share their anxieties and f...

People are gathering at “climate cafés” to discuss how climate change is affecting their lives and their emotions surrounding it. With locations around the world, attendees can share their anxieties and fears about the future without the pressure of trying to find a solution.

I grew up in a Catholic community and the new Pope gives me hope. I liked where Francis was leading the church and hope Leo continues.

I’d also warn everyone to temper their optimism at a “progressive pope”. He may be seen as “progressive” to Catholics, but that will still be conservative to most.

Gov Whitmer said she has no intention of forcing State Workers back to office. I hope she keeps her word!

I like to think it’s all the calling and emailing I’ve been doing. 😂

My message to my state reps should be that if I didn’t have to commute I wouldn’t have 30 minutes a day to call them…

Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Defending the Peace Corps When It Needs No Defense In a nation that no longer knows what to do with humility, service itself has become suspect.

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Defending the Peace Corps When It Needs No Defense In a nation that no longer knows what to do with humility, service itself has become suspect.

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The rhetoric arrives dressed as efficiency. But it’s ignorance, weaponized as righteousness. And when it wins, it doesn’t just dismantle programs. It destroys the very soul of what this country stands for.

It’s easy to attack the Peace Corps when you’ve never served. Easy to slash AmeriCorps when you’ve never received support in your rural clinic or struggling farm. Easy to mock career diplomats or cut veterans’ benefits when you’ve never worn the uniform or walked the long, uncertain road of service.

I definitely had this same view of food from “back in the day” until I read The Poison Squad. Such a great book on the subject! Highly recommend!

I’ve also emailed Hall’s office too.

Lawmakers push for state workers to return to office LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall is pushing state employees to return to their physical offices in downtown Lansing. 6 News’ Tim Skubick has more.

Matt Hall makes me furious. This would have a detrimental impact on his own constituents’ ability to work for the state. It’s inane that he would be pushing this.

I called my local state rep urging them to say no to this inequitable policy. And I’ve emailed Whitmer.

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Today I called my State Rep to urge him NOT to support Matt Hall’s push to force state workers back to office.

I was shocked that their staff: 1. Answered. 2. Were pleasant. 3. Chatted and asked questions. 4. Told me he’d call me if he heard anything.

Maybe local politics are where it’s at.

Found out at Easter that my very laidback, mellow, optimistic aunt has been contacting her representatives regularly. If you’ve upset her enough to chew you out you know you’ve really gone off the rails.

Today I added @vanhollen.senate.gov to my daily calls. I have been thanking representatives that are using their power to stand up to the administration. It is inspiring to see representatives actually take action.

I wish my MIReps would do literally anything.

Yes! I use @5calls.org for the base of all my calls and try to add in a personal connection to my reasoning as well. Such a great resource!

I’ve been calling Peters constantly and encouraging others to as well!

Ugh. My brain.

I just trudged through the slowest book of my life for book club. Everyone else at book club was like “I didn’t finish it. It was too slow.” Unfortunately, I don’t have that gene. Once I’m in, I have to finish it. Even if I complain and am miserable the whole time. 😭

Hope is a practice.

Hope is:
✅️putting your phone down
✅️playing a game
✅️reading a book
✅️resting
✅️watching comedy
✅️going outside
✅️dancing/singing/listening to your fave music
✅️enjoying sweets

Hope is necessary.
Hope is practice.
🫂💚

I called MiRep Barrett about the Save act. And he responded by email telling me that one ballot was cast by an immigrant in 2024 in Michigan. So we need a law to protect our elections.

Complete idiocy.

So let’s disenfranchise millions to stop one instance of voter fraud? Smart, Barrett.

Yes! Love this!

While I want the boys to see us being politically active, I do not feel comfortable bringing them to protests currently. It’s essential for one of us to stay home with them, even if we both want to be at every march/protest together!

Some invisible, essential, appreciated labor.

Love this photo from above the Lansing, Mi #handsoff protest! It’s from this Lansing State Journal article. Can’t wait to hear some final numbers from around the country. It was great to gather today. Next time I’m going to have a better sign.

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Seen at the Lansing, MI #handsoff protest!

So depressing. I don’t see this ending well for the Peace Corps.

Everyone needs to call up their Republican members of Congress today & ask them why they’re raising taxes on their own constituents. Make them own this because they do.

Done and done. I call every other day anyway. But the tariffs, dismantling of public health, and Booker’s speech have me re-energized!