From gun violence to universal healthcare, no field of endeavor or conflict in this country is untouched by the legacy of racism manifest by our American destiny. Despite scholarly and established work to the contrary, CDC cries "No evidence-based best practices to address it" as an excuse not to do their job, so the people must demand it. I have seen the stress of loss of privilege, the minute daily drips of intangible "microaggressions" and the gaping wounds of bullets; I took an oath and DO NO HARM is not enough. We're also on Twitter and would ask folks to tweet Trevor Noah and other prominent folks who "have the mic"! @Right2healthNow

Whereas scientific studies associate exposure to pesticides with health risks to infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly; Whereas pesticides are harmful to pets, wildlife, beneficial insects (including bees, currently at great risk from colony collapse disorder), and natural ecosystems; and Whereas, toxic runoff from pesticides and chemical fertilizers pollutes lakes, rivers and drinking water sources: We, the undersigned, call upon the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board to enact a policy to entirely eliminate the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers on all park-owned and park-leased properties, including all land and all bodies of water under MPRB control, in order to protect the public and promote a healthy, sustainable environment; and we call upon the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board to implement a pesticide-free management policy on all park-owned and park-leased properties.

There are thousands of people of all ages that have been affected by this rare disease including myself called Avascular necrosis. This disease goes through several different stages and can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Unfortunately I am one of the many that was not diagnosed early enough to prevent having my hips replaced because of it. Some of the factors that cause this are the excessive use of alcohol, steroids, trauma, sickle cell anemia, arthritis and lupus. All of these can contribute to blood loss from bone. Although it is unknown exactly what causes this condition. Avascular necrosis can also occur without any conditions of these risk factors being present. All of the bones in the body can be affected by Avascular necrosis. It can render the person to be in severe pain as well as lead to deterioration of the joints. The femur bone in the thigh is most commonly affected, causing pain in the hip and knee. Also the ankles, shoulders, and jaw are also commonly affected by this disease too. Avascular necrosis can occur in more than one part of the body during its life long course of the condition, either at the same or different times. I have designed and created an awareness ribbon for this silent rare disease. The colors of the ribbon are blue (faith), green (hope) and purple (peace). I created the ribbon in 2014.

Hearing aids should not be the new status symbol for the rich. The right to hear is a civil or human right. Read my latest article, “Why Medicare Should Cover Hearing Aids.” http://lnkd.in/d8tpTnV Please sign our petition to have hearing aids covered under Medicare. http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/to-pass-hr-3150.fb73?source=c.fb&r_by=6379786

Many high schools today start school in the 7 o'clock hour, a practice started several decades ago to save money by recycling school bus runs. Now considerable research confirms that these school start times are inconsistent with sleep needs of teenagers and young adults and are seriously undermining school performance as well as children's health and welfare. Because politics, money, and other logistical issues inevitably keep most school systems from changing start times, we need a national minimum start time for all public schools to make it easier for communities to do what's best for the safety, health, and learning of all children of every age when they set local schedules.

 We need our New Jersey state legislature to protect our state from the threats from the federal government on our most vulnerable residents and our democracy. Last week's budget cuts threaten food and housing security. Due to the astronomical increase in ICE funding, we anticipate that actions taken by DHS will increase to the level seen in California, including tanks and military being deployed to MacArthur Park. We have elected our legislators to fight for New Jersey and we need them to be able to react urgently to the unprecedented attacks on our state coming from D.C.

Creating lists divides us. Protecting rights unites us. Stand with us to defend civil rights and human dignity. Sign this petition now to send a clear message: NO to any autism registry!

Dr. David Nagel was removed from the NH House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee just a day before an important vote that would have  repealed the statute establishing the New Hampshire Vaccine Association. The NHVA ensures every child may receive vaccines no matter their family’s ability to pay. Dr. Nagel has explained that this program is a "win win win" for our communities. As a medical professional and conservative he must be trusted that his opinion is in the best interest of the Granite State.

To residents of Alexander City and surrounding communities affected by water quality from the Adam’s Filter treatment facility: This is an opportunity to make your voice heard at state level. If you feel that something can and needs to be done, please sign this petition. It very well could change so much in our communities and our quality of life. Thank you!

In an October 2024 Connecticut Mirror poll, almost half of all voters and three quarters of Democrats listed reproductive rights and abortion as key issues. With the election of Donald Trump, the rights we now have in Connecticut are threatened by Project 2025’s plan to implement a national ban on medication abortion by pushing the FDA to reverse approval of mifepristone and misoprostol (the drugs most commonly used for medication abortions). On day one of his administration, Trump’s attorney general could also reinterpret the Comstock Act to criminalize the act of sending mifepristone through the mail. This would prevent healthcare providers from obtaining the drug, even though abortion is legal in Connecticut. It is vitally important that all of us who care about reproductive rights let our governor and elected representatives know that we want them to take action immediately to protect these rights. State Democratic leaders Martin Looney and Bob Duff have already written to Governor Lamont to note their appreciation of efforts by his administration, the Department of Public Health, UConn, and legislators who have been developing a plan to stockpile doses of mifepristone. They noted that Massachusetts, Washington, California, and New York have already taken this action. However, although it appears that there is significant support for Connecticut taking similar steps, there has been no stockpiling yet. [Courtesy of Elizabeth Vozzola, PhD. This text was published as a letter to the editor of We-Ha.com on Dec. 12, 2024.]

We’re asking the Seattle School Board to prioritize our kids’ safety and well-being over questionable business deals. By signing this letter, you’re helping ensure our students get real, safe, and effective mental health support. Here are the reasons why our collective action is important:  • Student Well-Being at Risk: This partnership with Talkspace could compromise the quality and safety of mental health support for our children. • Privacy Concerns: Potential risks to students’ sensitive personal data. • Financial Accountability: Why is this money being spent on a for-profit company with questionable practices instead of proven local solutions and partnerships? This is not an investment in our students or our community. Here are the reasons why this action is urgent: This partnership potentially impacts the mental health of over 55,000 students in Seattle. Partnering with a company like Talkspace could mean putting profit over care, leaving vulnerable kids without the support they need. If we don’t act now, this could set a precedent for future decisions that prioritize cost over quality in our schools.

Drivers pay for their own cars, maintenance, gas/electric, and healthcare. We deserve to make more than $20 an hour before deductions.