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Michelle Rathman ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒปโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

@mrbimpact.bsky.social

Podcasting about policy and the impact on quality of life. (TheRuralImpact.com) 30+years in health care (urban and rural.) Speaker, strategist, writer, collaborator solving complex issues, passion for cooking, grand mothering, dog mothering & golfing.

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There's no more urgent time to bridge community divides. Listen toย  @mrbimpact.bsky.socialย ย  and Meredith Dean, National Director of the @rururbbridge.bsky.socialย 's Community Works, discuss where to start the conversation and with whom. https://tinyurl.com/5dewd27u

31.10.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This burns me!!!

31.10.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Appalling abuse.

31.10.2025 01:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Please read and share. www.ruralhealth.us/nationalrura...

31.10.2025 01:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Liar. There is no other way to say it.

30.10.2025 20:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Turns Toward Jamaica, Bringing 175 M.P.H. Winds and Catastrophic Rains

Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Turns Toward Jamaica, Bringing 175 M.P.H. Winds and Catastrophic Rains www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

28.10.2025 03:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely appalling.The stage was set during inauguration45 describing American cities as they are today,under attack by masked gangs, no badges, license plates or humanity. Remember this, how we got here. Pressure Congress! The takeover of American cities, towns,workplaces & homes must not stand.

26.10.2025 23:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Take a sharpie to it. Surely thereโ€™s an app for that.

26.10.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How I spent the afternoon:

At a very inspiring "teach-in" on the National Mall. www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/events/a-his...

But I didn't know those soldiers were behind me!

Let's hope this movement spreads as rapidly as the teach-ins long ago.

26.10.2025 22:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 191    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And he is now issuing insane and dangerous โ€œordersโ€ on his social about extremely complicated scientific and medical matters. The recklessness with malice and harmful intent is beyond anything my imagination couldโ€™ve ever conjured. This must cross a legal line, it must! Congress do your jobs.

26.10.2025 22:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rural News Clips, Oct. 24, 2025 Populist ideas for Democrats to win with in 2026; California researchers map rural heat to protect farmworkers; Eastern Tennessee rural housing loans frozen by shutdown

Rural News Clips, Oct. 24, 2025
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25.10.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We are in deep trouble.

25.10.2025 03:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Put your personal conveniences aside and boycott and make sure everyone who knows who these companies, these traitors are!

25.10.2025 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bovino and the rest of them are nothing but dangerous terrorists hopped up on power and a belief that none of the crimes they commit against humanity can be punishable. Prove them wrong. Round him up give him due process.They will be found guilty. Then lock them up and throw away the key forever.

25.10.2025 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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24.10.2025 22:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24183    ๐Ÿ” 6853    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1022    ๐Ÿ“Œ 439

Scum of the earth.

25.10.2025 00:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.

Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.

24.10.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 314    ๐Ÿ” 163    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

She is a pathetic liar.

23.10.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Registration & Housing - Health Policy Exchange 2025

๐ŸšจOne day left to register for Hill Day at the 2025 GIH Health Policy Exchange! ๐Ÿšจ

Join us November 18 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC with policymakers, staff, and funders. Registration closes Friday, Oct 24. Select Hill Day when registering for the Health Policy Exchange to secure your spot!

23.10.2025 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Instead of directing states to issue partial SNAP payments to cover the gap, the feds told them to shut the system off. Starting Nov. 1, SNAP EBT cards wonโ€™t reload and after Oct. 31, any unused benefits will be frozen. Please make sure those who rely on them know.

23.10.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 560    ๐Ÿ” 358    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28
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Today, we focus on COMMUNITY and the power of finding common ground to address local needs. @mrbimpact.bsky.social welcomes Meredith Dean, Community Works Director @rururbbridge.bsky.social, to talk about how to build relationships and trust across political differences. https://tinyurl.com/5dewd27u

23.10.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"We will be cutting some very popular Democrat programs that aren't popular with Republicans, frankly, because that's the way it works. They wanted to do this, so we will give them a little taste of their own medicine." This is a quote from Donald J. Trump. He's talking about healthcare and food.

23.10.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Insane.

23.10.2025 01:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mike Johnson is not telling the truth. I donโ€™t know how he looks at himself in the mirror or sleeps at night, but I do know this, we know the difference between an honest broker and a thief.

23.10.2025 01:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On tonightโ€™s @rururbbridge.bsky.social Community Works Summit. Watch / listen to Director Meredith Dean on a new episode of @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social 10/23!

22.10.2025 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Insufferable garbage move.

22.10.2025 22:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It cannot be sugar coated. HR1 does NOT, I repeat DOES NOT strengthen Medicaid or lower premiums, and it certainly did NOT improve healthcare. It's the opposite and no matter how many times he or other say it, it will never be true. youtu.be/xcmrfPZsbpw

22.10.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Many thanks to @onecountryproject.bsky.social, Heidi and Joel Heitkamp for inviting me to join them for this episode of #HotDish Podcast. Anytime I have an opportunity to talk about #rural health, I'm 100% there!

22.10.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When she wants me to ask her if sheโ€™s comfortable.

21.10.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Destroying the peopleโ€™s house is so on par. ๐Ÿคฌ

21.10.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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