Margaret Nielsen
@margaretnielsen.bsky.social
Retired professor, married, grandmother, post- #polio #disability, social justice and peace advocate
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"The group brings together hundreds of grandparents nationwide who lived through diseases such as polio, tuberculosis and measles — illnesses once thought eliminated in the United States..."
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Grandparents for Vaccines launches to share stories of life before immunizations
New volunteer group aims to educate parents about vaccine importance by sharing personal experiences with preventable diseases.
www.kgw.com
Excellent idea - #GrandparentsForVaccines can share experiences from the decades before vaccines could protect us from diseases like measles and polio.
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"As a Quaker organization, we believe that all people have 'that of God' within us."
"We hold in the Light all who have been killed, including more than 1,000 Israelis killed on October 7 and more than 75,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza over the last three years."
"We hold in the Light all who have been killed, including more than 1,000 Israelis killed on October 7 and more than 75,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza over the last three years."
Today marks the anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel and three years of Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.
October 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
"As a Quaker organization, we believe that all people have 'that of God' within us."
"We hold in the Light all who have been killed, including more than 1,000 Israelis killed on October 7 and more than 75,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza over the last three years."
"We hold in the Light all who have been killed, including more than 1,000 Israelis killed on October 7 and more than 75,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza over the last three years."
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On Oct. 7, 2001, the so-called "War on Terror" began with the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, more than 4.5 million people have died in post-9/11 war zones from the direct and indirect impacts of war. [THREAD] costsofwar.watson.brown.edu/paper/overview
Twenty-five years later, more than 4.5 million people have died in post-9/11 war zones from the direct and indirect impacts of war. [THREAD] costsofwar.watson.brown.edu/paper/overview
October 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
On Oct. 7, 2001, the so-called "War on Terror" began with the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.
Twenty-five years later, more than 4.5 million people have died in post-9/11 war zones from the direct and indirect impacts of war. [THREAD] costsofwar.watson.brown.edu/paper/overview
Twenty-five years later, more than 4.5 million people have died in post-9/11 war zones from the direct and indirect impacts of war. [THREAD] costsofwar.watson.brown.edu/paper/overview
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The maternal mortality crisis is bad in the United States, and especially bad in Texas
They're trying to cover up the deaths of people Tierra Walker, and preserve the anti-abortion policies that killed her
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
They're trying to cover up the deaths of people Tierra Walker, and preserve the anti-abortion policies that killed her
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
October 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The maternal mortality crisis is bad in the United States, and especially bad in Texas
They're trying to cover up the deaths of people Tierra Walker, and preserve the anti-abortion policies that killed her
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
They're trying to cover up the deaths of people Tierra Walker, and preserve the anti-abortion policies that killed her
ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
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City chambers shut down as #Memphis residents fight back against tech-fascist Elon Musk's data center.
"...protesters chanted inside City Hall, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby." www.foxnews.com/politics/mem...
"...protesters chanted inside City Hall, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby." www.foxnews.com/politics/mem...
Memphis City Council devolves into chaos after data center moratorium vote postponed
Memphis City Council delayed a vote on a data center moratorium as protesters chanted, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby.
www.foxnews.com
October 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
City chambers shut down as #Memphis residents fight back against tech-fascist Elon Musk's data center.
"...protesters chanted inside City Hall, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby." www.foxnews.com/politics/mem...
"...protesters chanted inside City Hall, police cleared the chamber and a fight broke out in the lobby." www.foxnews.com/politics/mem...
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The federal Civil Rights Data Collection, for the first time in decades, tells us about the teacher workforce and reminds us racial disparities are still stark in American public schools. n.pr/4hMPsBq
5 things civil rights data says about public schools
The federal Civil Rights Data Collection, for the first time in decades, tells us about the teacher workforce and reminds us racial disparities are still stark in American public schools.
n.pr
October 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The federal Civil Rights Data Collection, for the first time in decades, tells us about the teacher workforce and reminds us racial disparities are still stark in American public schools. n.pr/4hMPsBq
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Tropical Storm Isaias to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane -- a strong Cat 2 or even a Cat 3 -- ahead of Gulf landfall, possibly in the #Florida Panhandle.
www.miamiherald.com/news/weather... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
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Tropical Storm Isaias to rapidly strengthen into hurricane ahead of Gulf landfall
Florida declared a state of emergency for 25 counties.
www.miamiherald.com
October 7, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Tropical Storm Isaias to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane -- a strong Cat 2 or even a Cat 3 -- ahead of Gulf landfall, possibly in the #Florida Panhandle.
www.miamiherald.com/news/weather... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
www.miamiherald.com/news/weather... via @harrisalexc.bsky.social
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Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. https://to.pbs.org/4hMBqj0
LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Isaias
Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coas...
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October 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. https://to.pbs.org/4hMBqj0
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🚨The Trump administration's campaign of murder at sea continues, with the latest strike bringing the death toll to nearly 240 people.
"Where is Congress to stop the horror?”
"Where is Congress to stop the horror?”
Pentagon Says Latest Boat Strike Killed Four Narcotraffickers, Provides No Evidence
The Pentagon said Sunday it killed four people in a strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean — once again providing no evidence to back its claims the vessel was carrying drugs. That brings the number o...
www.democracynow.org
October 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
🚨The Trump administration's campaign of murder at sea continues, with the latest strike bringing the death toll to nearly 240 people.
"Where is Congress to stop the horror?”
"Where is Congress to stop the horror?”
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The Trump administration’s deportation agenda is destabilizing our communities, costing taxpayers billions while working families can’t afford groceries, rent, gas, and other essentials.
Our report makes the case for lawmakers to create a broader path to citizenship, stabilizing our economy.
Our report makes the case for lawmakers to create a broader path to citizenship, stabilizing our economy.
Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Worsening Affordability
A new report from the ACLU and AFL-CIO shows how mass deportations are killing jobs, raising prices, and harming businesses.
www.aclu.org
October 6, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Trump administration’s deportation agenda is destabilizing our communities, costing taxpayers billions while working families can’t afford groceries, rent, gas, and other essentials.
Our report makes the case for lawmakers to create a broader path to citizenship, stabilizing our economy.
Our report makes the case for lawmakers to create a broader path to citizenship, stabilizing our economy.
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This week marks 25 years since the start of the "War on the Terror."
As Wells Dixon writes in @justsecurity.org, it's long past time to finally repeal the 2001 AUMF that authorized it.
"The country needs more creative, effective, and just approaches to security threats."⬇️
As Wells Dixon writes in @justsecurity.org, it's long past time to finally repeal the 2001 AUMF that authorized it.
"The country needs more creative, effective, and just approaches to security threats."⬇️
It's Time to Repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force
Successive administrations have stretched the AUMF beyond any reasonable interpretation to wage worldwide war, without foreseeable end.
www.justsecurity.org
October 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
This week marks 25 years since the start of the "War on the Terror."
As Wells Dixon writes in @justsecurity.org, it's long past time to finally repeal the 2001 AUMF that authorized it.
"The country needs more creative, effective, and just approaches to security threats."⬇️
As Wells Dixon writes in @justsecurity.org, it's long past time to finally repeal the 2001 AUMF that authorized it.
"The country needs more creative, effective, and just approaches to security threats."⬇️
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Tour guides across D.C. say their business has cratered this year.
Adding to the downturn, guides say, is that many tourists are angered by President Trump’s attacks on allies, the imposition of tariffs, and his visa and immigration policies.
Adding to the downturn, guides say, is that many tourists are angered by President Trump’s attacks on allies, the imposition of tariffs, and his visa and immigration policies.
Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump
Guides say bookings have plummeted in 2026 amid renovations, closings and a charged political climate.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Tour guides across D.C. say their business has cratered this year.
Adding to the downturn, guides say, is that many tourists are angered by President Trump’s attacks on allies, the imposition of tariffs, and his visa and immigration policies.
Adding to the downturn, guides say, is that many tourists are angered by President Trump’s attacks on allies, the imposition of tariffs, and his visa and immigration policies.
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“Intimidation and threats from the current administration have led funders who once saw themselves as allies to our movement to reassess political risk and pull back funding.”
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
WA immigrant support organization gutted by mass layoffs
The nonprofit laid off more than half its staff amid a unionization effort. Leadership blamed poor fundraising and a depleted budget.
www.seattletimes.com
October 6, 2026 at 5:08 PM
“Intimidation and threats from the current administration have led funders who once saw themselves as allies to our movement to reassess political risk and pull back funding.”
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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October 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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*so important*: if you’re voting by mail, assume the USPS will delay because it’s its policy.
You can:
—put it in drop box
—go to counter to watch them postmark in front of you
—if you’re dropping it in a mailbox, do it VERY EARLY.
You can:
—put it in drop box
—go to counter to watch them postmark in front of you
—if you’re dropping it in a mailbox, do it VERY EARLY.
Many states require that mail ballots be postmarked by a specific day. But due to a USPS rule announced late last year, voters may need to put their ballot in a mailbox days in advance.
In an Intense Election Year, New Post Office Rules Could Trip Up Voter Registration - Bolts
A change in how mail is postmarked could lead some voters to miss key deadlines, including voter registration. Advocates worry the people most affected will be those already facing voting barriers.
boltsmag.org
October 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM
*so important*: if you’re voting by mail, assume the USPS will delay because it’s its policy.
You can:
—put it in drop box
—go to counter to watch them postmark in front of you
—if you’re dropping it in a mailbox, do it VERY EARLY.
You can:
—put it in drop box
—go to counter to watch them postmark in front of you
—if you’re dropping it in a mailbox, do it VERY EARLY.
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(Politico) - ABC programs are already tempering their election coverage ahead of the midterms to avoid angering President Donald Trump, a lawyer for the broadcast company told a federal judge on Tuesday ..
@politico.com #$DIS
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@politico.com #$DIS
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October 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
(Politico) - ABC programs are already tempering their election coverage ahead of the midterms to avoid angering President Donald Trump, a lawyer for the broadcast company told a federal judge on Tuesday ..
@politico.com #$DIS
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@politico.com #$DIS
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Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations
Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations
Haiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and operational requirements as gang violence continues to disrupt preparations. The delay leaves Haitians without a vote as authorities struggle to register voters and secure areas needed for the poll.
f24.my
October 7, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations
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We can’t just move past what SCOTUS has permitted this Administration to do to people who have lived and worked in the U.S. for years and even decades.
October 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM
We can’t just move past what SCOTUS has permitted this Administration to do to people who have lived and worked in the U.S. for years and even decades.
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NEW FROM PP
The Trump admin keeps denying immigration agents are grabbing Americans, so we tracked it
500+ Americans detained
70+ kids, some cuffed or zip-tied
60+ held after filming
36+ held for day+ w/o access to lawyer
~12 deported (yes, deported)
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
The Trump admin keeps denying immigration agents are grabbing Americans, so we tracked it
500+ Americans detained
70+ kids, some cuffed or zip-tied
60+ held after filming
36+ held for day+ w/o access to lawyer
~12 deported (yes, deported)
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
projects.propublica.org
October 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
NEW FROM PP
The Trump admin keeps denying immigration agents are grabbing Americans, so we tracked it
500+ Americans detained
70+ kids, some cuffed or zip-tied
60+ held after filming
36+ held for day+ w/o access to lawyer
~12 deported (yes, deported)
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
The Trump admin keeps denying immigration agents are grabbing Americans, so we tracked it
500+ Americans detained
70+ kids, some cuffed or zip-tied
60+ held after filming
36+ held for day+ w/o access to lawyer
~12 deported (yes, deported)
projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
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New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces legal deadline after giving birth to second child
New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces legal deadline after giving birth to second child
She must decide by the end of the week whether to seek further review of federal charges over a confrontation with ICE agents at Delaney Hall
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2026 at 10:14 AM
New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver faces legal deadline after giving birth to second child
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The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem. n.pr/4AL64Sx
Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem.
n.pr
October 6, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem. n.pr/4AL64Sx
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President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month. n.pr/4zmgreh
Democrats' advantage is clear with less than a month to go in the midterm elections
President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month.
n.pr
October 6, 2026 at 9:51 AM
President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month. n.pr/4zmgreh