In the time before widespread #vaccination, #death often came early.

Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of #children & leaving others w/lifelong #health problems. These illnesses were the main reason why nearly 1 in 5 children in 1900 never made it to their 5th birthday.

#Trump #RFKJr #PublicHealth #USpol #policy #science #medicine #vaccines #ConspiracyTheories #AntiVax #eugenics
https://apnews.com/article/vaccines-measles-polio-whooping-cough-rubella-af4cd1aef8f408a960601df6372f9c32?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-06-28-Lessons+unlearned

Republicans want to shove women back into the home which is abhorrent. However, this Vox article asks - what would it actually take for American women to stay home.

What's not fully discussed is a changing of social norms about caregiving - if it is viewed as a viable and honored path treated with dignity, respect & benefits (not condescension) - then more *people* might *choose* what is currently a socially powerless but vital role.

#women #work #CareGiving

https://apple.news/A0qaprVOrThiXpmWP9BgUfw

@inquiline
That's so insane and clearly racist.

@dianea @ai6yr
Honestly, I don't understand why: plastic legal, and why it's viewed as a consumer problem instead of manufacturer problem.

Mamdani uses a violent slogan, but sure let's ignore it because he upsets MAGA. <--This is the same reasoning used by the right to support Trump. 🙄

Franklin County judge rules that Ohio private vouchers are unconstitutional. Ruling will be appealed, but this is a good start.

Article includes info about history of school funding in OH: an 1873 legislator wisely noted that "the perpetuity and efficiency of our American institutions and government" depend on public schools.

#OH #Ohio #vouchers #education

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/06/26/public-school-advocates-claim-victory-as-ohio-judge-calls-private-voucher-program-unconstitutional/

AEP Ohio is asking customers across Ohio to reduce energy use during periods of peak demand today, from 3 to 7 p.m., to help reduce energy demand on the grid and to help prevent rolling outages.

Extreme heat is placing significant burden on the 13-state electric grid that includes Ohio.

Here are some ways to conserve energy:
1. Turn off or unplug appliances & and lights not being used.

2. Turn your thermostat up a few degrees.

3. Avoid using large appliances,like ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.

#Ohio #heatWave #news #breakingNews

AEP Ohio serves 1.5 million customers in central, southern and northwestern Ohio.

Merkley had a pretty effective day. Or will have, if you make this go viral.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4llrhdclvdlmmynkwsmg5tdc/post/3lshfrcuazr2t

Shared by a colleague: info to help people change immigration hearings to online modality so they're not in danger appearing at courthouse in person ♨️🧊

Edit: there's a Spanish-language one downthread now! Feel free to post on social media or print out and stick up outside

#ICE #Immigration

@shoq
Are you posting this because you agree with hm?

Reminder that disinformation from all sides will, historically, be rampant in a moment like this. Be careful what you repost.

The party that constantly rails against "snowflakes" and "trigger warnings" just ordered the National Park Service to make a hotline that people could complain to about park signs that make them feel uncomfortable.

The coddling of conservatism must end. https://www.npr.org/2025/06/10/nx-s1-5429773/national-park-service-signs

@mattblaze
would they prefer you hold up an image instead?

@AJ_andrew69
This conclusion is grossly misleading.

The reason Israel has low-cost healthcare and higher ed is due to the fact that the people who set up modern institutions placed value in cooperation and egalitarianism compared the US politicians who bought into a founding myth of rugged individualism.

@ann3nova @TheZeldaZone

I second For All Mankind! (alternate history)

Also:
- Dark Matter (dealing with multiverses in a non-Marvel way)

- Masters of the Air (history, a fairly accurate retelling)

- Palm Royale (Carol Burnett does a great job)

@_9CL7T9k8cjnD_
Also home of John Glenn and Sherrod Brown - good things can come from OH.

WTF?!

Trump says US is not looking for Iran 'ceasefire,' rather 'total and complete victory'

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/trump-says-us-is-not-looking-for-iran-ceasefire-rather-total-and-complete-victory/

We need more ads like this that expose the real life consequences of Trump's brutal "Immigration Crackdown" on undoc #immigrants, #protesters, citizens...

🚨GOP MOC are complicit in #ICE's kidnappings, conditions in detention facilities: US & abroad, who's being detained & deported, the pain of family members being separated, lives, livelihoods, & businesses being destroyed...
#Detention #Deportation #Racism #DHS #Republicans #TrumpRegime #PoliceState #DueProcess #USPol https://youtu.be/j7SOc_8IhSY