🧵The Covid Inquiry’s latest reports have made one thing brutally clear: the first year of the pandemic - and especially the second Covid wave in winter 2020/21 - was devastating.
Much of that devastation was avoidable.
This 🧵: impact on NHS, impact on bereaved, and avoidable harm. 1/19
Much of that devastation was avoidable.
This 🧵: impact on NHS, impact on bereaved, and avoidable harm. 1/19
March 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
🧵The Covid Inquiry’s latest reports have made one thing brutally clear: the first year of the pandemic - and especially the second Covid wave in winter 2020/21 - was devastating.
Much of that devastation was avoidable.
This 🧵: impact on NHS, impact on bereaved, and avoidable harm. 1/19
Much of that devastation was avoidable.
This 🧵: impact on NHS, impact on bereaved, and avoidable harm. 1/19
🧵 Thread on recent impact of our reporting with @sltrib.com:
Earlier this week, a former Utah therapist was sent to prison after he admitted to sexually abusing his patients. Scott Owen had been a trained mental health worker, and an LDS Church leader — roles that his victims say he exploited in their sessions.
www.sltrib.com/news/2025/03...
www.sltrib.com/news/2025/03...
Utah ex-therapist Scott Owen sentenced to prison for sexually abusing patients
Nearly a dozen people who say ex-therapist Scott Owen sexually abused them filled a courtroom with their families on Monday, as Owen was sentenced to prison for abusing patients.
www.sltrib.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🧵 Thread on recent impact of our reporting with @sltrib.com:
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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#tdih 1962, "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson published, exposed impact of pesticides on environment.
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
Sept. 27, 1962: Silent Spring Published
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was published.
www.zinnedproject.org
September 27, 2026 at 12:37 PM
#tdih 1962, "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson published, exposed impact of pesticides on environment.
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical.
Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity.
See⬇️🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...
It's an invisible need… an invisible center… helping invisible people. Meanwhile, I’m haunted by the invisible impact of the insatiable greed that’s so widespread (and sadly, celebrated) in our multi-millionaire and billionaire class.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It's an invisible need… an invisible center… helping invisible people. Meanwhile, I’m haunted by the invisible impact of the insatiable greed that’s so widespread (and sadly, celebrated) in our multi-millionaire and billionaire class.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Valentine’s Day firing massacre won’t just impact federal workers. It will impact everyone. 🧵
February 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Valentine’s Day firing massacre won’t just impact federal workers. It will impact everyone. 🧵
🧵 1/ Dr. Peter Hotez isn’t just a scientist—he’s a humanitarian. His work has saved countless lives by developing low-cost, patent-free vaccines for diseases that disproportionately impact the world’s poorest communities. Let’s dive into his incredible contributions. ⬇️
February 3, 2025 at 4:57 AM
🧵 1/ Dr. Peter Hotez isn’t just a scientist—he’s a humanitarian. His work has saved countless lives by developing low-cost, patent-free vaccines for diseases that disproportionately impact the world’s poorest communities. Let’s dive into his incredible contributions. ⬇️
Taking a step back to remind us of the broader impact of the shut-down in Foreign AID. 🧵1
April 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Taking a step back to remind us of the broader impact of the shut-down in Foreign AID. 🧵1
🧵 If you’re planning on being out and about tomorrow, please be smart, stay safe, and know your rights.
A quick thread on how to protect yourself & make an impact. (1/11)
A quick thread on how to protect yourself & make an impact. (1/11)
February 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🧵 If you’re planning on being out and about tomorrow, please be smart, stay safe, and know your rights.
A quick thread on how to protect yourself & make an impact. (1/11)
A quick thread on how to protect yourself & make an impact. (1/11)
A little heart warning story to show how anybody can have a positive impact on the world.
This is the story of how a 6 year old Thai girl helped say this street dogs life today (1/8) 🧵
This is the story of how a 6 year old Thai girl helped say this street dogs life today (1/8) 🧵
January 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A little heart warning story to show how anybody can have a positive impact on the world.
This is the story of how a 6 year old Thai girl helped say this street dogs life today (1/8) 🧵
This is the story of how a 6 year old Thai girl helped say this street dogs life today (1/8) 🧵
If you’re dealing with Long Covid - there’s a chance you’re also dealing with MCAS and/or POTS/Dysautonomia.
They’re two of the most common comorbids - and can have a devastating impact on quality of life.
New allergies? Alcohol intolerance? Dizziness? Fatigue? Fainting?
A mega 🧵 of resources
They’re two of the most common comorbids - and can have a devastating impact on quality of life.
New allergies? Alcohol intolerance? Dizziness? Fatigue? Fainting?
A mega 🧵 of resources
December 7, 2024 at 3:28 AM
If you’re dealing with Long Covid - there’s a chance you’re also dealing with MCAS and/or POTS/Dysautonomia.
They’re two of the most common comorbids - and can have a devastating impact on quality of life.
New allergies? Alcohol intolerance? Dizziness? Fatigue? Fainting?
A mega 🧵 of resources
They’re two of the most common comorbids - and can have a devastating impact on quality of life.
New allergies? Alcohol intolerance? Dizziness? Fatigue? Fainting?
A mega 🧵 of resources
1/ At ProPublica, the goal of our reporting — whether it’s about abortion, immigration or school vouchers — is always to spur real-world impact.
We want to know: Which of our stories left the strongest impact on you this year?
To start, here are a few that may come to mind 🧵
We want to know: Which of our stories left the strongest impact on you this year?
To start, here are a few that may come to mind 🧵
December 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM
1/ At ProPublica, the goal of our reporting — whether it’s about abortion, immigration or school vouchers — is always to spur real-world impact.
We want to know: Which of our stories left the strongest impact on you this year?
To start, here are a few that may come to mind 🧵
We want to know: Which of our stories left the strongest impact on you this year?
To start, here are a few that may come to mind 🧵
🧵NEW: The Supreme Court's fall term kicks off TODAY! They'll spend the next week deciding which cases to hear — and some could directly impact the future of democracy.
Here are four key voting rights and election cases we'll be on the lookout for👇
Here are four key voting rights and election cases we'll be on the lookout for👇
September 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🧵NEW: The Supreme Court's fall term kicks off TODAY! They'll spend the next week deciding which cases to hear — and some could directly impact the future of democracy.
Here are four key voting rights and election cases we'll be on the lookout for👇
Here are four key voting rights and election cases we'll be on the lookout for👇
I've been asked about the US tariff impact on PS5.
The short answer is that China, Japan and Vietnam have been hit with tariffs, which would impact PS5 production.
The long answer is in the thread below 🧵
The short answer is that China, Japan and Vietnam have been hit with tariffs, which would impact PS5 production.
The long answer is in the thread below 🧵
April 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I've been asked about the US tariff impact on PS5.
The short answer is that China, Japan and Vietnam have been hit with tariffs, which would impact PS5 production.
The long answer is in the thread below 🧵
The short answer is that China, Japan and Vietnam have been hit with tariffs, which would impact PS5 production.
The long answer is in the thread below 🧵
1/ For what it's worth, I don't think the verdict has to "change a lot of minds" to have a significant impact on the election. A short 🧵:
May 30, 2024 at 9:25 PM
1/ For what it's worth, I don't think the verdict has to "change a lot of minds" to have a significant impact on the election. A short 🧵:
People see carbon reduction. Watersheds see concentrated runoff, compacted soils, erosion, and broken headwaters.
Solar panels on steep ridges rewire hydrology. Calling this “low impact” only works if you don’t look downhill.
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Solar panels on steep ridges rewire hydrology. Calling this “low impact” only works if you don’t look downhill.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
People see carbon reduction. Watersheds see concentrated runoff, compacted soils, erosion, and broken headwaters.
Solar panels on steep ridges rewire hydrology. Calling this “low impact” only works if you don’t look downhill.
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Solar panels on steep ridges rewire hydrology. Calling this “low impact” only works if you don’t look downhill.
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StopTB has a new report estimating the impact of the foreign aid freeze.
It's useful to understand the huge impact that global health efforts have everyday, and worrying. Some highlights... 🧵
It's useful to understand the huge impact that global health efforts have everyday, and worrying. Some highlights... 🧵
www.stoptb.org
February 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
StopTB has a new report estimating the impact of the foreign aid freeze.
It's useful to understand the huge impact that global health efforts have everyday, and worrying. Some highlights... 🧵
It's useful to understand the huge impact that global health efforts have everyday, and worrying. Some highlights... 🧵
ProPublica was founded in 2008 with a clear mission: uncover the truth and help spur change.
This year, with your help, our journalism led to meaningful real-world impact. Here’s some of what we accomplished together: 🧵
This year, with your help, our journalism led to meaningful real-world impact. Here’s some of what we accomplished together: 🧵
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ProPublica was founded in 2008 with a clear mission: uncover the truth and help spur change.
This year, with your help, our journalism led to meaningful real-world impact. Here’s some of what we accomplished together: 🧵
This year, with your help, our journalism led to meaningful real-world impact. Here’s some of what we accomplished together: 🧵
DWP is using a sleight of hand in its disability benefit cuts impact assessment: Actual increase in poverty is closer to 400,000, not the 250,000 in the impact assessment.
Quick thread explaining why. 🧵1/7
Quick thread explaining why. 🧵1/7
March 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
DWP is using a sleight of hand in its disability benefit cuts impact assessment: Actual increase in poverty is closer to 400,000, not the 250,000 in the impact assessment.
Quick thread explaining why. 🧵1/7
Quick thread explaining why. 🧵1/7
(1/2) 🧵 Airbus stock drops as solar flares disrupt operations and impact shares.
December 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
(1/2) 🧵 Airbus stock drops as solar flares disrupt operations and impact shares.
Victoire contre l'A69 et hommage à la résistance ! ✊
L'autoroute A69 vient d'être jugée illégale par le tribunal administratif de Toulouse en raison de son impact environnemental !
🖋️Notre communiqué : lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/victoire-con...
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L'autoroute A69 vient d'être jugée illégale par le tribunal administratif de Toulouse en raison de son impact environnemental !
🖋️Notre communiqué : lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/victoire-con...
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February 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Victoire contre l'A69 et hommage à la résistance ! ✊
L'autoroute A69 vient d'être jugée illégale par le tribunal administratif de Toulouse en raison de son impact environnemental !
🖋️Notre communiqué : lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/victoire-con...
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L'autoroute A69 vient d'être jugée illégale par le tribunal administratif de Toulouse en raison de son impact environnemental !
🖋️Notre communiqué : lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/victoire-con...
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🧵Wow.
A Case Western study by the group of Ash Sehgal on the impact of induction stoves replacing gas stoves on households with asthma found something remarkable: in 72 homes, asthma went down.
Significantly.
A Case Western study by the group of Ash Sehgal on the impact of induction stoves replacing gas stoves on households with asthma found something remarkable: in 72 homes, asthma went down.
Significantly.
July 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
🧵Wow.
A Case Western study by the group of Ash Sehgal on the impact of induction stoves replacing gas stoves on households with asthma found something remarkable: in 72 homes, asthma went down.
Significantly.
A Case Western study by the group of Ash Sehgal on the impact of induction stoves replacing gas stoves on households with asthma found something remarkable: in 72 homes, asthma went down.
Significantly.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Wins Inaugural "Football Climate Impact Prize" 🏆
As he prepares to hand out FIFA's Peace Prize, Infantino's extraordinary impact on our climate has been recognised with this special new award 😅🧵
As he prepares to hand out FIFA's Peace Prize, Infantino's extraordinary impact on our climate has been recognised with this special new award 😅🧵
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Wins Inaugural "Football Climate Impact Prize" 🏆
As he prepares to hand out FIFA's Peace Prize, Infantino's extraordinary impact on our climate has been recognised with this special new award 😅🧵
As he prepares to hand out FIFA's Peace Prize, Infantino's extraordinary impact on our climate has been recognised with this special new award 😅🧵
🧵2/3 Republicans' Impact On American Travel #ABlueView
December 7, 2024 at 11:31 PM
🧵2/3 Republicans' Impact On American Travel #ABlueView
A 🧵about kindness and the impact you have which you’ll never know.
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August 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM
A 🧵about kindness and the impact you have which you’ll never know.
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