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WATCH: Cory Booker Senate speech live stream YouTube video by 11Alive

What an inspiring speech—I felt it in my heart. Thank you, Cory Booker, for your passion, your truth, and your unwavering hope. We need more of this energy in the world right now.

Hawks Falls in the Poconos Mountains. ❤️

The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group Launches Internship Program to Develop Future Leaders in Health Equity The Health Equity Consulting (HEC) Group is proud to announce the launch of its Health Equity Internship Program, a dynamic opportunity for students and

Excited to share that we launched The Health Equity Internship Program! Join us!

Trump Calls for USAID to Be Shut Down: Live Updates

The Trump administration’s gutting of USAID is endangering millions worldwide and harming U.S. public health. With fewer than 300 staff, critical humanitarian aid is at risk—an efficiency move with devastating human costs.

5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

Check out FiveCalls.org—The site provides scripts, phone numbers, and key talking points so you can easily call your representatives and advocate for change.

#Activism #MakeYourVoiceHeard #CivicEngagement #CallYourReps

The Led Zeppelin documentary is amazing. 🤩

Happy Birthday Bob Marley. ❤️

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"We at the American Journal of Public Health have no interest in following the president's prohibitions on language," APHA's Georges Benjamin tells Medpage Today. "We will publish things under our guidelines, under our ethical principles." 🔥

The earth laughs in flowers

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

CDC Data Are Disappearing The agency has already removed scientific data from public view. More could follow.

The agency has already removed scientific data from public view. More could follow.

Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal spending, reversing course The reversal followed criticism of the sudden freeze by the White House budget office.

Thank you, #APHA, Democracy Forward, and allies for halting a policy that threatened federal grants and public health.

January 29, 2025 M-25-14 MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Matthew J. Vaeth, Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget Me SUBJECT: Rescission of M-25-13 OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded. If you have questions about implementing the President's Executive Orders, please contact your agency General Counsel.

🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs.

Full text, per government source:

The View from the Top—and the Bottom: Lessons in Resilience and Community on Camelback Mountain Camelback Mountain rises above Phoenix, Arizona, a majestic desert landmark that challenges many who dare to conquer its rugged trails. Its jagged profile of sandstone and granite promises both breat…

Now more than ever, we need each other.

A broken ankle in the dark. Strangers became teammates. Strength is knowing when to lean on others.

#Resilience #CamelbackMountain #StrengthInCommunity

Today the American Public Health Association joined in filing a motion to block the White House Office of Management and Budget from pausing all agency grants and loans. Pausing these vital funds threatens to stall essential public health and prevention programs and research.

Kansas tuberculosis outbreak becomes largest ever in US The state has seen tuberculosis cases double between 2023 and 2024, with the CDC offering support on the ground.

An unprecedented tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas has reached historic levels, becoming the largest recorded in U.S. history.

As someone in public health, these are truly alarming times. The progression is clear: no communication leads to no data, which leads to no surveillance, resulting in no public health response to preventable conditions—ultimately causing increases in morbidity and mortality both here and globally.

CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal U.S. public health officials have been told to stop working with the World Health Organization, effective immediately. The surprise decision is focused on the U.S.

The Trump White House has officially ordered the CDC to cease all collaboration with the #WHO, effective immediately. This marks the first time in nearly 77 years since the WHO’s founding after World War II. It’s a dark day for both America and global health.

Learn.net (@learn.netw) on Threads As a tribute to all enslaved people buried in cemeteries in unmarked graves, artist Craig Walsh illuminated trees with faces to honour their souls This installation is called Monuments and was in Ch...

Amazing.

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The only bacon I love

Carol Downer, Feminist Leader in Women’s Health, Dies at 91 She opened clinics, worked to educate women about their reproductive health, and promoted an abortion technique she felt was safe enough for laypeople.

A great loss for women’s reproductive health. Thank you, Carol Downer, for your leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to advancing reproductive rights. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to fight for equitable healthcare. Rest in peace.
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You are an amazing son. I am sure he appreciates your support.

Hope your Dad is on the mend and doing well.

Masters of modern art. @edwardhopper.bsky.social

Kayaking adventures.