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Sins Invalid outlines ten principles of disability justice, emphasizing intersectionality and leadership of those most impacted.

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News-Medical.net Karolinska Institutet and Cardiff University researchers have identified specific blood proteins associated with long COVID symptoms, particularly severe breathlessness.

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Researchers identify blood biomarkers linked to Long COVID symptoms
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified biomarkers in the blood associated with symptoms of long COVID, particularly severe respiratory disorders.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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We Are Iowa reports that #Iowa lawmakers have passed a bill expanding cancer coverage for first responders, awaiting Governor #KimReynolds' signature. House File 969 broadens disability and death benefits to include all #cancer types.

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April 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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#Minnesota has increased the Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) service limit for the Alternative Care and Elderly Waiver programs to $21,199, effective January 1, 2025. https://buff.ly/3EmioQD

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February 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Minnesota's food shelves are expected to receive 9 million visits in 2024, a sharp rise from last year, reports the Star Tribune. To meet demand, Governor Tim Walz has announced $5 million in federal funds to support these services.

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Food shelves see record demand as Minnesotans struggle to afford groceries
Food shelves expect to see nearly 9 million visits this year, a 1.5 million jump from 2023. Gov. Tim Walz plans to use $5 million in federal funds to help with the growing demand.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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The Center for American Progress outlines how the Trump administration implemented policy changes that weakened protections and support systems for people with disabilities.

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August 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Nature reports that researchers have identified a molecular pathway linking mitochondrial dysfunction to muscle degeneration in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The findings may open new avenues for targeted therapies to slow disease progression.

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July 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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KAXE reports that eight photography winners with disabilities are using their work to share unique perspectives on the world. The winners highlight themes of identity, accessibility, and creativity.

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March 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Star Tribune reports that long COVID remains a frustrating medical mystery for thousands of Minnesotans five years after the pandemic began. Symptoms like fatigue and brain fog continue to affect daily life for many.

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Five years later, long COVID remains a frustrating medical mystery for thousands of Minnesotans
As society eagerly moves on from pandemic, many continue to struggle with work and daily activities after being diagnosed with post-COVID fatigue and other symptoms.
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March 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled, making it easier for students with disabilities to sue schools for discrimination by overturning a higher standard of proof that previously required demonstrating "bad faith or gross misjudgment."

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Supreme Court Sides With Teenager in School Disability Discrimination Case
Disability rights groups had followed the case closely, warning that arguments by the school district could threaten broader protections for people with disabilities.
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June 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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American Progress lists the Disability Justice Initiative team and its mission to develop research and policy analyses addressing challenges faced by multi marginalized disabled people.

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We promote policies to ensure disabled people of color and those most marginalized by ableism and other forms of oppression can participate in the economy and democracy.
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September 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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A new COVID‑19 variant, JN.1, has been detected in ND, with reports of some unusual symptoms like sleep troubles and anxiety alongside more typical signs like cough and fatigue. Source: #SuperTalk1270

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New COVID Variant That Mutates & Attacks Spiking In ND
Will We Soon Start Seeing More People Wearing Masks Again?
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October 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Gov. Tim #Walz and his wife received #COVID19 and #flu vaccines this week. The #CDC now advises that everyone 6 months and older may receive the COVID shot, subject to shared decision-making with a healthcare provider. Source #MinnesotaReformer

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Walz gets vaccinated, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine • Minnesota Reformer
Gov. Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen Walz, received COVID and flu vaccines last week, and the CDC released new guidance that anyone over 6 months can receive the COVID-19 shot after consulting with a…
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October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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A new trial will test whether Zepbound, a weight‑loss drug, can treat #LongCOVID by targeting chronic inflammation, with 1,000 participants in a fully remote study. Source: #WIRED

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Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Being Tested as a Treatment for Long Covid
GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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​#WDIO reports that Governor Walz has introduced an online dashboard to monitor federal funding cuts affecting state services, including disease tracking, heating assistance, and flood prevention programs.

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New dashboard created to track federal funding cuts impacting Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a new online dashboard to track disruptions and cancelations of federal funds and their impact on services available to Minnesotans.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Minnesota Council on Disability will operate a booth at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair from August 21 through September 1 in the Education Building, offering information, free materials, and opportunities for public input.

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Connect with Us at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair! | Minnesota Council On Disability
The Minnesota State Fair is a time for connection, and we want to connect with you! Join the Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) to share your story, learn about policy, and meet with disability…
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August 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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#DrakeUniversity in Des Moines will launch a BS in Disability and Rehabilitation Services in Spring 2026, prepping students with advocacy, employment, and hands‑on skills to support people with disabilities. Source: #IowaCapitalDispatch

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Drake University to offer new degree in disability, rehabilitation services • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Drake University announced it will offer a new degree program in disability and rehabilitation services in the spring.
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December 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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We Are Iowa reports that an Iowa cancer patient is advocating for state legislation to expand paid leave options. The proposal seeks to address gaps in coverage under existing federal and state leave laws.

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‘I just want it to change’: Iowan pushes for law requiring employers to provide paid leave to cancer patients
While receiving cancer treatment, Brittan Alford learned that other patients were working as they underwent chemotherapy.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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A #Wisconsin disability advocate is assisting crime victims with legal support and rights navigation, highlighting challenges survivors with disabilities often face in the justice system.  Source: #YahooNews

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Disability advocate helps Wisconsin crime victims get justice
Federal funding losses are cutting into the legal advocacy services that Disability Rights Wisconsin offers to victims of abuse.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Alice Wong, a disability rights activist, has died at 51. Wong founded the Disability Visibility Project and was a national leader in advancing #DisabilityJustice. Source: #KAXE

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Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51
The MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner was best known as the founder of the Disability Visibility Project, which highlights disabled people and disability culture through storytelling projects, social media and other channels.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Vaccine Advisor reports that the CDC has identified a rise in COVID-19 cases across 25 states, prompting renewed public health monitoring. Officials are urging vaccination and preventive measures as variants continue to circulate.

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CDC Says COVID-19 Cases Rising in 25 States
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again across the United States, with the biggest increases in parts of the South, Southeast and West Coast.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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The Supreme Court will decide how #ADA & Section 504 claims against schools should be handled, a case with major implications for disability rights in education. Stay updated on what this means for students with disabilities. https://buff.ly/4aFktTG

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Supreme Court To Weigh How ADA, 504 Claims Against Schools Should Be Handled
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to take up a case centering on what standard students must meet in order to bring claims of disability discrimination at school.
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February 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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August 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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#RFK has removed several #vaccines from its standard childhood schedule, including flu and rotavirus. Critics worry about long-term risks. Source: #NYTimes

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RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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#SCOTUS will hear Hamm v. Smith, a case that may change how #intellectualdisability is defined in death penalty cases. Source: #DisabilityScoop

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Supreme Court To Hear Case On Intellectual Disability
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that advocates say could have major implications for how intellectual disability is defined.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM