When greedy corporations want a stupid law, they come to Texas
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“Public health officials aren't skilled in information warfare,” said Jennifer Nuzzo, the director of Brown University’s Pandemic Center.
“They have to get people to understand the importance and value of getting vaccinated, but battling information warfare is not what we're taught in public health school.”
Al Jazeera · Faced with measles, Texas healthcare workers confront ‘information warfare’
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"Staff who track emerging potentially deadly pathogens were fired. Staff who work on scientific and medical mysteries that hold the keys to cancer cures and efforts to address chronic diseases were fired."
#RFKJr #Trump #healthcare #HHS #FDA #vaccines #vaccination #medicine #research #Texas #measles
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"Some of the nation’s top career scientific, public health and medical officials were fired.
Staff who protect millions of people who rely on Medicare and Medicaid were fired. Staff who’ve spent years developing safer alternatives to tobacco products that kill millions were fired."
#RFKJr #Trump #healthcare #HHS #FDA #vaccines #vaccination #medicine #research #Texas #measles
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"President Donald Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. put the nation at risk today and made us all far less safe by firing thousands of dedicated public health, medical and scientific staff across multiple agencies at HHS. …
As many as 10,000 workers might be hit by the cuts."
~ Jeff Nesbit
#RFKJr #Trump #healthcare #HHS #FDA #vaccines #vaccination #medicine #research #Texas #measles
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https://contrarian.substack.com/p/trump-and-kennedy-just-put-america
The Contrarian · Trump and Kennedy just put America at risk
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In response to the mass firings at HHS about which we've learned today, David Corn of MSNBC addresses Senator Cassidy of Louisiana who strongly supported RFKJr.'s confirmation:
“Sen. Bill Cassidy, you violated the Hippocratic oath when you supported RFK Jr.’s nomination and you own this—and all the horrific consequences to come.”
#RFKJr #Trump #healthcare #HHS #FDA #vaccines #vaccination #medicine #research #Texas #measles
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Alternet.org · 'You own this': Top GOP senator who backed RFK Jr. now under attack after HHS mass firings
[Rome] The Astros have acquired right-hander Nick Robertson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league righty Edinson Batista https://www.rawchili.com/4158221/ #Astros #Baseball #Houston #HoustonAstros #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLB #MLBAmericanLeague #MLBAmericanLeagueWest #Texas
![[Rome] The Astros have acquired right-hander Nick Robertson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league righty Edinson Batista](https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/114/264/783/377/389/048/original/9e7c4be1452b929a.png "[Rome] The Astros have acquired right-hander Nick Robertson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league righty Edinson Batista")
#ICYMI: James Rodden, a North Texas #ICE prosecutor who the Observer revealed also operated a white supremacist account on the social network X, has drawn both public protest and condemnation from a sitting member of Congress. https://www.texasobserver.org/congressman-veasey-ice-response-racist-x-account/
The Texas Observer · Congressman Denounces ICE Response About Prosecutor Operating Racist X AccountIn response to the Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive—while ICE refuses to clarify the prosecutor’s current job status.
KWBU: Lubbock health official says federal funding cuts will hurt efforts to contain measles outbreak https://www.kwbu.org/news-from-across-texas/2025-04-01/lubbock-health-official-says-federal-funding-cuts-will-hurt-efforts-to-contain-measles-outbreak #measlesoutbreak #texas #measles
KWBU · Lubbock health official says federal funding cuts will hurt efforts to contain measles outbreakIn Lubbock, federal grants helped hire workers to help with measles testing, vaccination to combat the outbreak that has spread to 15 counties.
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"After receiving this information, TVCC President Dr. Jason Morrison, Ed.D and adminstration worked together to develop a plan to prevent further exposure. "
(something about a horse/barn) #measlesoutbreak #measles #texas
Texas, another measles exposure. "TERRELL, Texas (KETK)– Trinity Valley Community College confirmed a potential measles exposure on their Terrell campus Tuesday afternoon."
https://www.ketk.com/news/health/tvcc-confirms-potential-measles-exposure-on-terrell-campus/
Irony is lost on these people
“I’m against a religion that I believe allows abuse to women. We are a nation founded on Christian values. Why are we even allowing this?”
Muslim-centric EPIC City draws Collin County meeting ire
Plans haven’t been submitted, but most residents at Monday’s public hearing opposed the project.
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“These laws are torturing women, there’s no other way to put it. It is absolutely horrible having to try to help patients get care when the state has barred us from using our best medical judgment.” https://www.texasobserver.org/republican-abortion-laws-texas-legislature-exceptions/
The Texas Observer · Republican Abortion Laws Are 'Torturing Women.' Can the GOP Fix Its Own Crisis?Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear the current bills could also pose a new threat.
First Amendment Religious Freedom for MAGA = Evangelical Christianity only. How convenient. 
Texas Gov. Abbott says Muslim 'EPIC City' must cease any construction. It hasn't started.
KERA · Texas Gov. Abbott says Muslim 'EPIC City' must cease any construction. It hasn't started
Remembering Carlton Carl: a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale. https://www.texasobserver.org/carlton-carl-1945-2025/
[rangers.nation] No wonder we got blown out last night… https://www.rawchili.com/4157791/ #Arlington #Baseball #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLB #MLBAmericanLeague #MLBAmericanLeagueWest #Rangers #Texas #TexasRangers
![[rangers.nation] No wonder we got blown out last night…](https://media.channels.im/media_attachments/files/114/263/776/742/723/929/original/9912dad9fe0abc80.jpg "[rangers.nation] No wonder we got blown out last night…")
Texas could lose nearly 68,000 jobs and over $400 million in tax revenue in 2026 if federal cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pass Congress, according to a new report.
Houston Public Media · Medicaid, SNAP cuts could cost 68,000 Texas jobs, report finds
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"The mass culling of the labor force of the Department of Health and Human Services began on Tuesday morning. And early indications are that it’s a bloodbath."
~ Sam Stein
#RFKJr #Trump #healthcare #HHS #FDA #vaccines #vaccination #medicine #research #Texas #measles
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https://www.thebulwark.com/p/innocent-brutal-prison-abroad-deportation-ms-13-court-salvador
The Bulwark · Innocent (in a Brutal Prison) Abroad
Texas lawmakers shut the barn door after the horses run out, solar manufacturing edition.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/01/texas-lawmakers-just-cant-quit-solar-manufacturing-that-is/
CleanTechnica · Texas Lawmakers Just Can't Quit Solar ManufacturingTariffs or not, Texas is rapidly becoming an epicenter of domestic solar manufacturing in the US, with an assist from overseas investors.