Continuing to listen to this podcast about anti vaccination a woman said she understood the need for MMR but that the chicken pox vaccine was just a cash grab, because back in her day nobody died from Chicken pox. And I get that sentiment - I used to think that- and one she's wrong.

Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years. Speaks for itself.

The idea of networking genuinely makes me want to die. I get that it's kind of expected, especially in this job market. But I'm a social anxiety-ridden introvert. LinkedIn is the bane of my existence. The world favors extroverts, and you cannot convince me otherwise. 😭

WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

I've gotten two of these calls in Austin, Tx. They are so rampant that the courts have put something on their website. Don't call them back at the number provided. If you're concerned, look up the number to your courthouse and call them directly.

The U.S.’s much-anticipated summer COVID-19 surge seems to be underway, but slowly and unevenly as the variant picture remains uncertain. Here's this week's full COVID-19 trends report by @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social: bit.ly/3GpyzOv

all the people missing from the floods. it feels like some of you need to see their faces.

it’s even more demoralizing when the history you’re repeating is history you were around for the first time

Young people SHOULD “have it easier” than you did. I’m sorry you got the strap up hill both ways and paid your debts with pounds of flesh, but the reason we work for progress is to make growing up and growing old gentler, easier, kinder, freer. Struggle isn’t necessary in a healthy society.

Masks are a critical public health tool that help protect people from COVID and other airborne viruses, and attempts to ban them endanger anyone who wants to protect their health. Everyone has a right to wear a mask. If you live in NY, contact your elected officials to tell them #NoNYMaskBan.

My schools sent out vaccination rates for the entire school and by grade level. Included in that info was a warning of a 21 day quarantine if exposed without having a vaccination. Please get vaccinated, if you're not already. www.texastribune.org/2025/03/21/t...

I've been thinking a lot about that bumper sticker which says "everything looks like a conspiracy theory when you don't understand how anything works" and folks it's pretty obvious to me that the people in power right now have absolutely no desire to understand how anything works.

Texas House bill filed to ban transition-related healthcare for everyone. It just replaces "child" with "person" in the ban that was enacted last session. This is what we warned people about. They would never have stopped with kids, they want all of us dead.

Great day talking to legislators at the Capitol about public education. #texasleg

Last call for cookies! Girl Scouts of Central Texas is running a FREE shipping promo ending today for orders of $40 or more. digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/mila86... Thanks to everyone who has supported my faiGorl Scout already. She's about 45 boxes away from reaching her stretch goal!

RFK Jr. thinks that a clinical trial should be done for the entire childhood vaccine schedule. Here’s why that will never happen. 1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.

The Onion got me again! Oh. Wait...

Stop fucking saying he blamed “DEI,” which is some abstract, non-tangible idea. He is blaming people of color having jobs he thinks they aren’t qualified for. He’s blaming race. He’s being racist every time he says it. Journalists need to get fucking backbones, my word.

When Dems in Congress wanted Biden out (I did not!), they were able to form a circle and stayed on message for THREE WEEKS EVERYDAY, forcing Biden out. So when motivated (from rich donors it seems), they know how to get on tv, do press conferences, and leak stories to reporters.

How does a Blackhawk crash into a plane that’s approaching the runway? How many things need to go wrong for that to happen?

The email we just got from the superintendent of the Seattle School District was pretty clear that they will not be following either the immigration or trans student EOs. Proud of you, SPS!

I never buy Oreos because then I'll eat the Oreos, so instead I look in my pantry every day and I'm disappointed that I don't have any Oreos. ~a tragic personal memoir

Kind of crazy he’s now positioning himself as the hero that will stop the thing he started.

This is an amazing thread. And to any new Brazilian BlueSkies, Bom venido!

every day I feel like I'm losing my mind as people look at a statistically tied race where one guy is a felon with deeply unpopular positions who ALREADY LOST THIS EXACT RACE and are like "he is 100% for sure going to win"

Finally finished my Snoopy project! #thewoobles #crochet

Thank you ACT UP NY for this amazing COVID-safer Pride Guide! It's incredible seeing so many organizers stepping up and centering COVID, public health, and accessibility, as part of their events and protests. More of this please! Read the full guide here: www.instagram.com/p/C7-BaWduah...

"So this bill will protect the Ku Klux Klan to wear masks in public, but someone who's immunocompromised like myself cannot wear a mask?" — North Carolina Senator Sydney Batch, who is a cancer survivor Unbelievable.

"It as if the author does not remember COVID exists. Presenting a thorough accounting of the stresses on a collapsing healthcare system should include the recent introduction of a new, deadly virus with a tremendous health burden and high reinfection rate." www.thegauntlet.news/p/unmitigate...

Fancy new sticker!

Finished the set! #crochet #woobles

Hey y’all! The CDC is meeting Feb 22 to discuss the availability of Covid vaccines. We are ALL at risk of long term harm from Covid. Please tell them we ALL need access to six month updates. More info/link/template here: open.substack.com/pub/peoplesc...

The CDC are adjusting COVID isolation guidance not because there's been a change in the science, but because of pressure from CEOs and politicians. This is malpractice and will only increase misinformation and mistrust.

The role of the CDC is to communicate accurate science that keeps people safe. Not making sure corporations aren't held liable for forcing people to work when they are sick.

Two new friends! #crochet #woobles

i cannot express to you in strong enough terms how much this is Me every day of my life

“As a surge of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and influenza, continue to spread across the United States, experts are warning it could lead to a rise in cardiovascular complications.”

So important

Read every single word of this fantastic reporting newrepublic.com/article/1778...

I feel like a lot of people interpret “we don’t know for sure if this could cause [terrible thing]” as a reason to not worry whereas from my perspective it’s a reason to worry a near maximum amount 😣 Especially when we know it does for ~some people~ & can’t say with confidence who those folks are!

My latest creations! #thewoobles #crochet

Fun day today!

PSA: Starting today, the government is offering 4 more FREE COVID tests that will be delivered directly to your home. Order them here: www.covid.gov/tests

"Biden did an amazing job with the pandemic" -More people died from COVID under Biden than Trump reuters.com/world/us/bid... -Biden has only mentioned #LongCOVID a few times cnn.com/2023/02/25/b... -White House policies have excluded higher risk people from society for years archive.ph/fxcRQ

What a Remarkably Bright Creature!

An opinion I feel should be universal at this point: All indoor public spaces (but especially schools, workplaces, and medical facilities) should be subject to air quality regulations and continuous monitoring and CO2 and particulate concentration numbers should be accessibly displayed.

Finished the set! #woobles

Hi everyone - I am looking for a new role and would appreciate your support. I am looking for a Graphic Design or Marketing Communications position which is remote or hybrid in Austin, TX. You can check out my portfolio at www.hroell.com.

Double bucket list items tonight going to an #ACLLive taping AND seeing one of my favorite artists.

Here we go! #acl2023 @eoshow.bsky.social