As far back as the 1700s, Satirist Jonathan Swift wrote “Falsehood flies, and truth comes limping after it.”

It was applicable then and now.

Probably the prettiest bird species iv ever seen. The Lilac Breasted Roller! 😍 #bird #birdphotography #birdlovers #nature #naturephotography #tranquillity #lovelife #mindfulness #nikon #nikonbirds #nikonwildlife #nikonwildlifephotography #bbcerth #discover

“We are the richest nation on earth, yet our incarceration, drug addiction, and child poverty rates are among the highest in the industrialized world.”

Marian Wright Edelman, The Measure of our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours

Nox Health Closes Acquisition of Somryst, the Only FDA-cleared Digital Insomnia Treatment, from Pear Therapeutics Our main goal is to bring to the market a new generation of products to support the growth of sleep medicine with easy to use solutions

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Acute Meningitis/Encephalitis Presumably Secondary to Human Herpesvirus 6: A Case Report In this report, we present the case of a 39-year-old immunocompetent female with acute meningitis/encephalitis secondary to human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6). Her initial symptoms included fever, hallucinat...

In this report, we present the case of a 39-year-old immunocompetent female with acute meningitis/encephalitis secondary to human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6).

www.cureus.com/articles/367...

Week 27 July 21-25, 2028 - dinner parties at the end of the world

Each Friday, I summarize what happened this week in science 🧪& higher ed. This was Week 27:

- Columbia’s $220M settlement
- upheaval at USDA, ag research & Forest Service worries
- more FEMA cuts
- but $5B unfrozen at Dept Ed, some hope on indirects

+ more at buttondown.com/liminalcreat...

👋 Hi, we’re Unbreaking, a volunteer-run collective working to document our current moment of institutional collapse and its human costs—as well as the pushback and resilience work already underway. We believe this is critical work for building and retaining political agency.

Thank you for sharing this event to allow people to protest against Avelo Airlines. We must continue to support the humane treatment of immigrants.

I couldn't agree more, and there are other reasons (culinary and personal) to buy from a #FarmersMarket!

Choose Europe for Science: EU comes together to attract top research talent Research and innovation news alert: The European Union is stepping up to become the world’s most attractive destination for researchers and innovators.

Darker days ahead for America.

research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prevost, from Peru missionary to first American pontiff US Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. After serving as missionary and archbishop in Peru, Prevost presided over…

A day of celebration for everyone who wants a humble religious leader who genuinely believes in love abd service of humanity. dhttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250508-pope-leo-xiv-profile-robert-prevost-from-peru-missionary-to-first-american-pontiff

USA should not be short staffing nor short funding the FAA and Traffic Controllers America is the wealthiest nation in the world. We can and should have a fully staffed flight control system and a fully funded FAA. A politic that would consider tax cuts for the wealthy so they can t...

This cause is relevant these days - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/us...

Bartolomeo Eustachius And The Discovery Of Adrenal Glands Bartolomeo Eustachius - brief history overview about Bartolomeo Eustachius and the discovery of adrenal glands.

Going the rabitt hole of medical history. brainimmune.com/bartolomeo-e... #medical-history

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

This is a helpful application to stay engaged and active.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar Reintroduces the Neighbors Not Enemies Act to Repeal Alien Enemies Act WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, legislation to fully repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (AEA). Part of the "Alien ...

Call to action:
I 1 ask your representative to support Rep Omar's bill to repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

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“Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” Henry David Thoreau.

As an IMG and current physician advocate he will provide the necessary expertise and experience to support IMG pathways are protected and strengthened.

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Please call your state representatives and ask for the safety and release Rümeysa Öztürk who has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody.

I need a break from the hot mess this country is in. Is there such thing a political burn out ?

“There were planeloads of people. There were no procedures in place to notify people,” Millett exclaimed at one point. “Nazis got better treatment under the Alien Enemies Act [during World War II] than has happened here.”

This physicians women group started this fundraiser for Florida elections. Please consider making a small contribution so we can take back the House of Representatives.

Please share link with family and fiends that care about our community and try to impact a positive change.

PWDP for Valimont and Weil take back the House!

Please consider making a donation and share with your family and friends.

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Restore Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children This week, the government froze legal services for unaccompanied children, leaving over 26,000 children without access to their legal counsel. This strands children, some as young as toddlers, without...

Quick action item that you can sign and share with your friends.

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Nice job!

Demand the Immediate Release of Palestinian Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil from DHS detention On the evening of March 8, 2025, Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil was detained by the Department of Homeland Security. The arrest comes on the heels of the Department of State’s ann...

Demand the immediate release of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil from DHS detention and the revocation of Columbia University's protocol allowing ICE to enter campus without a warrant. Add your name here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

It’s time to call the organizations you are affiliated and your elected representatives to help this young man whose wife by the way is a citizen and is apparently pregnant.

In the US now we have lost our ability to use free speech and to peacefully protest. These actions from the federal government will intimidate and destroy the very rights this country once enjoyed while serving as an example for the world.

“In a message shared on X Sunday evening, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration "will be revoking the visas and/or green cards of Hamas supporters in America so they can be deported."

Immigration agents arrest Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring's protests at Columbia University has been arrested by federal immigration agents.

This is an attack in freedom of speech and expression. Mahmoud Khalil was a graduate student at Columbia. He was a Palestinian activist and is a green card holder. He was arrested by ICE.

apnews.com/article/colu...

Doctors for Camp Closure (D4CC) Doctors for camp closure DONATE

Hello, Bluesky. @docs4campclosure.bsky.social is a group of healthcare professionals started during Trump I to advocate for immigrants and against their mistreatment at the hands of the state. We kept going during Biden. We are here now during Trump II. Join us. d4cc.squarespace.com