John Levinson

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The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.

Absolutley heartbreaking that parents of a man gunned down by federal agents have to put out a statement because the president and his cowardly minions are defaming their son. We’re way past sick.

AGA-Pfizer Beacon of Hope Awards for Gender and Health Equity The prestigious AGA-Pfizer Beacon of Hope awards will honor the achievements of three women in the field of digestive disease.

APPs: Your work in equity matters. Apply or nominate today for AGA-Pfizer Beacon of Hope Awards! Applications and nominations deadline: Feb. 9. gastro.org/beaconsofhope

Whatever is in the Epstein Files is so explosive that the leaders of the Department of Justice are openly breaking the law every day to keep us from seeing it. (Just a reminder amongst all the other stuff flying around.)

This new whistleblower report is on par with the Zelensky call - not just because it’s violative of law - but because they also tried to keep people from seeing it. I’ve been doing this for a long time and this is absolutely explosive news. Impeachable and criminal. Swift accountability must follow.

If a Democratic president had done something like this, Fox and the GOP would have turned Adriana Camberos into a household name à la Willie Horton or, yes, Hunter Biden.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/16/u...

All based on a “gotcha” video claiming that 3 daycares had no kids. One hadn’t opened yet for the day; one is actually closed. Dude arrived with no I.D. No call ahead. They DIDN’T LET HIM IN!

The fraud they’re referencing was investigated & prosecuted by the Biden DOJ. The ringleader was white.

Don’t forget. Biden’s DoJ was investigating uncharged third parties in the Epstein files up until the last minute. Trump shut down the investigation, sent the files to DC, & fired the prosecutors. They went through them, redacted Trump’s name, then elected not to release them and closed the matter.

Yes, there is much we can, and must, do.

#OTD we honor Ella Baker, a key strategist of the Civil Rights Movement who helped build the NAACP, SCLC and SNCC. She believed in grassroots power and collective leadership. #TheMarchContinues

Apply or nominate for the AGA-Pfizer Beacon of Hope Awards for Gender and Health Equity! Deadline: Feb. 9. gastro.org/beaconsofhope #HealthEquity #WomenInGI

Limit corticosteroid use to less than two months The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is the trusted voice of the GI community. AGA publishes top-tier journals, guidelines and patient education ...

A new review published in @aga-cgh.bsky.social underscores the need to limit corticosteroid use in IBD to less than 2️⃣ months.

Read more here: gastro.org/news/limit-c...

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This #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek, explore the AGA IBD Drug Guide: a brand-new tool with information on potential IBD treatments and more. Use it to inform care options for your patients.

Start here ➡️ ibddrugguide.gastro.org. #CCAwarenessWeek

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Antisemitism is a set of dehumanizing and hostile beliefs and behaviors that target Jews because of their identity. The SPLC created a resource about what antisemitism is, how extremists in the U.S. use it, and how some tropes have become normalized in society. https://bit.ly/47rBX4W

Important THREAD. Really important.

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 81st day out of the last 93.

12 days of work in over 3 months.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

No Kings DC

The gut Microbiome may affect immunomodulation and cancer therapy outcomes

Here's what scientists know and don't know and major implications for clinical practice @amergastroassn.bsky.social
https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(25)00755-3/fulltext

#OTD in 1958, Atlanta’s oldest Jewish temple was bombed because Rabbi Jacob Rothschild spoke out for racial justice.

Fifty sticks of dynamite didn’t silence him — or the movement for equality. #TheMarchContinues #StopHate

Hamas’ horrific terror attacks on Israelis on Oct. 7 brought shame to humanity. Each day of the two years of war has brought shocking suffering to civilians in Gaza & isolation to Israelis. It’s time to bring the hostages home, end this savage war & surge aid to Gaza.

MAGA’s government shutdown was totally avoidable, and I will keep fighting hard to get government back open. In the meantime, my team and I have put together a dedicated resource page to help your family navigate this rocky time.

Welcome to #AGAAdvocacy Day 2025! We’re excited to have our largest crowd ever in D.C. this year! Government Affairs Chair @shaziamsiddique.bsky.social is kicking off our day’s agenda.

Cancelled today!

District of Columbia Walk4CMT : Mr John Levinson - Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Annual Walk 4 CMT - Team Davi

We are one week away from the Washington, DC Walk4CMT!

Please join us on the National Mall on Sat., Sept. 20 if you are able. If you are not able to join us, please consider a donation to the CMTA.

We appreciate your support!!
John, Renana, Davi and Ayla

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‘Radicalized’ Evergreen High School shooter appeared to hold antisemitic, violent views in online accounts Social media accounts that appear to be connected to the 16-year-old shooter are littered with references to mass shootings and antisemitic views, The Denver Post found.

The 16-year-old who shot two students in a Colorado high school on the same day Charlie Kirk was killed was a virulent white supremacist and antisemite www.denverpost.com/2025/09/11/e...

These are calls for mass political violence, against all Democrats. They openly call for the bombing of "Democrat" cities and for the jailing or killing of Democratic politicians. They are from some of the most influential voices in right-wing politics. Will anyone say anything?

Cleta Mitchell Thinks Trump Will Use Emergency Powers to Take Control of Elections Read more here.

Cleta will get even madder if you read and share this article. So, please, don't do that...
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Two new papers from @aga-gastro.bsky.social and @aga-cgh.bsky.social highlight the gut-brain connection in eating behaviors.

➡ Read more here: gastro.org/news/new-det...

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