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In a Sane World (Take Five) A picture of a presidency that would make sense—in 25 thoughts

In a sane world: “He would praise the Constitution, respect the rule of law, seek justice, cherish fundamental rights and strengthen education. He would use every day…to make lives better—because he understands that’s the only real reason to take the job.”

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The next shutdown threat is around the corner Most of the federal government will continue running on autopilot through Jan. 30, setting up another showdown.

The longest shutdown in U.S. history is ending.

The next shutdown threat is around the corner.

It's ONLY been 65 years since six year old Ruby Bridges walked through the halls of William Frantz Elementary as the first Black child to attend an all white school. Met with mobs and hate, her bravery and courage helped change the course of history for this nation.

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‘Things are pretty crappy.’ 1 in 4 US households are living paycheck to paycheck — CNN Austin H. can’t wait to buy a house and start a family. But right now, the 34-year-old is barely getting by.

“Things are pretty crappy”: 1 in 4 U.S. households are living paycheck to paycheck - CNN

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Keep what's good in the ACA, but eliminate private profiteering insurers who sell the marketplace plans. In the short term, fix the ACA, then fight like hades for a national, publicly funded, single payer healthcare system. Pay for it as we fund fire protection and defense. Let clinicians run it.

If ACA goes away and people have to find their own policies you can count on millions of people being denied coverage because of preexisting conditions. The ACA made it illegal for insurance companies to refuse coverage or raise rates for preexisting medical issues. I know because I was one of them.

#Science #Physics #QuantumPhysics

Have you contacted your Democratic senators yet?

Demand that your Democratic senators call on Chuck Schumer to step aside as Minority Leader. We need new leadership that will actually fight for us.

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‘We don’t turn anyone away.’ Eastern Kentucky clinic may become health care model Linda Blackford: The Post Clinic in Mount Sterling offers free medical and dental care for those who need it.

"Medicare for All is what we need," says Dr. Edward Roberts who has set up a free clinic in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
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Y'know, there are lots of journalists out there (male, female and so on) who actually uphold the ethics of the profession and do their jobs and don't get their own "Kill Bill"-themed glamour profile.

Both Nevada senators spurned their party. They were reading the room. Once a Democratic stronghold, Nevada’s shifting economy — and shrinking patience — are fueling a Republican revival.

In breaking ranks to end the shutdown, Nevada’s two Democratic senators showcased the shifting politics of the once solidly blue state.

In a Sane World (Take Five) A picture of a presidency that would make sense—in 25 thoughts

In a sane world: "The voters would never elect a pathological liar, malignant narcissist, sadist & sociopath who hates most of the country’s people" and "an overwhelming majority would demand the removal of a lawless, hateful, criminal president from office." www.americaamerica.news/p/in-a-sane-...

John Singer Sargent:
Man with Curly Hair (1872)

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Friday facts

This is so odious and spiteful. But par for the course for these monsters.

Kash Patel, the FBI's agent of chaos The biggest little scandal in Washington right now is how bad Patel is at being FBI director.

The biggest little scandal in Washington right now? How bad Kash Patel is at his job.

HEY LA: Join the protest at Spotify HQ in the LA Arts District at 12p PT.

Spotify is doubling down on its decision to help recruit for ICE, so we're turning up the volume on our Cancel Spotify campaign until they stop running ICE ads: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

Grijalva Signs Discharge Petition to Force Epstein Files Vote Right After Being Sworn In | Common Dreams House Speaker Mike Johnson finally swore in Adelita Grijalva, who swiftly became the crucial 218th signature on a discharge petition to force a vote on releasing files related to deceased sex offend...

Grijalva Signs Discharge Petition to Force Epstein Files Vote Right After Being Sworn In

The congresswoman called House Speaker Mike Johnson’s delay a politically motivated “abuse of power” and reiterated her support for releasing the documents, declaring that “justice cannot wait another day.”

Guest Commentary: Is a National Health Plan Good Politics? A local politician lays out the reasons why it might be the right time to reconsider a national healthcare plan

Could A National Health Plan Finally Be Good Politics?
Here are reasons why it might be the right time to reconsider an old argument. Dave Oxman is a physician, a medical school professor and a candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District.
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Guest Commentary: Is a National Health Plan Good Politics? A local politician lays out the reasons why it might be the right time to reconsider a national healthcare plan

Could A National Health Plan Finally Be Good Politics?
Here are reasons why it might be the right time to reconsider an old argument. Dave Oxman is a physician, a medical school professor and a candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District.
thephiladelphiacitizen.org/guest-commen...

The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia | CNN Business The American penny passed away today after a prolonged illness. It was 238 years old.

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The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia | CNN Business The American penny passed away today after a prolonged illness. It was 238 years old.

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Watch Obama show how a real president should act Veterans, along with their families, received a pleasant surprise when former President Barack Obama boarded their Honor Flight to personally greet them upon their arrival in Washington, D.C., ahead ....

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Today, I made a promise to the people of Maine: when it comes to fighting for your healthcare, I will always hold the line — and I will not blink.

Then they came for the Dreamers Immigrants brought here as children were told they wouldn’t be deported. Now, they’re being targeted anyway.

“Trump actually being the one to now try and deport them is the biggest violation of this group, but the reason he can is because they were betrayed long before that.”

BIG NEWS: Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva will finally be sworn in as a member of Congress tomorrow.

She is likely to be the 218th vote on the Epstein discharge petition, which would force a full vote to release the Epstein files in their entirety.

Thank you to all the veterans who have helped keep our country safe and who understood their oath to support and defend the Constitution.

Distraught, betrayed, and mad as hell: Your takes on the shutdown We asked readers to weigh in on Senate Democrats' deal—and almost nobody is happy.

Distraught, betrayed, and mad as hell: Your takes on the shutdown.

We asked readers to weigh in on Senate Democrats’ deal—and almost nobody is happy.

Key points from the Clinical Practice article "Opioid Deprescribing in Patients with Noncancer Pain"

Despite their frequent use, opioids have limited benefits in managing noncancer pain. Avoiding long-term opioid use, reducing the opioid dose, or replacing opioids with nonopioid alternatives may reduce the risk of opioid-related harm. Learn more: nej.md/4oL3fu2

#MedSky #NeuroSky

The ACA is certainly flawed, but Trumps's "concept" would take us back to the dark ages when you could be refused insurance if you had a pre-existing condition. Can you imagine the skimpy, death-dealing plans he would approve? We need a national, publicy funded, single-payer MedicareForAll plan.