Brown University has a widget that tracks the cost of the Iran war to American consumers (as contrasted to whatever the Pentagon is spending). Per-household cost now exceeds $600. iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu
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Poetry of the mind is not having to go Pow! when things you thought could never happen start to happen.
www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/b... Bank of America is spending more than $250 million annually to provide GLP-1 weight loss medications to its workforce. Citing potential near-and long-term health benefits for employees, such as reduced incidents of heart issues, as key drivers for absorbing the costs.
Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Employers have grappled with soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can cost thousands of dollars per patient annually.
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Pregnant? Might be? Please repost so people will see. Thank you. #Pregnant #Health #WomensHealth
ProPublica@propublica.org · 15h agoWe created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
Excellent background about El-Sayed, if you'd like to know more. Gifted article. #Mchigan #USPol
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out. (Gift Article)
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.
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#Michigan UPDATE: Haley Stevens is trailing She holds just a 2% point lead in Oakland County, where both she and Abdul El-Sayed grew up and which she represents in Congress. Outstanding ballots are largely Election Day votes, favoring El-Sayed statewide. 60% of vote counted. #USPol
Primary Elections Live Updates: In Michigan Senate Race, El-Sayed and Stevens Face Off
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A progressive Democrat wins the primary for a battleground Michigan House district. #Michgan #USPol
William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District
William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.
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The race became a test of what sort of candidate Democratic voters prefer: >>a more moderate candidate like Mr. Corson with endorsements from party leaders - or >>an outspoken populist like Ms. Holscher, who spoke out against data centers and the political establishment.
Punch & Judy@punch-and-judy.bsky.social · 14h agoState Senator Cindy Holscher wins the Democratic nomination for Kansas governor #Kansas #USPol
Did you know? >> Sterilization is the most common form of contraception for married couples, with 700,000 performed on women annually, half of which are performed postpartum www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘I won’t regret this’: young women turn to sterilization as Trump intensifies war on reproductive rights
Women under 30 are sharing information about permanent contraception – including lists of doctors who won’t give them a hard time about getting the procedure
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LIVE UPDATES!! Michigan primary - establishment Democrats battling progressive Democrats . Follow live posts Also sums up other important primaries today. Use this gift link 🎁 ---- Gifted article. #Michigan #USPol
Primary Elections Live Updates: Counting Underway in Michigan After Divisive Senate Battle
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Did you know? >> Sterilization is the most common form of contraception for married couples, with 700,000 performed on women annually, half of which are performed postpartum www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘I won’t regret this’: young women turn to sterilization as Trump intensifies war on reproductive rights
Women under 30 are sharing information about permanent contraception – including lists of doctors who won’t give them a hard time about getting the procedure
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Say Hi to Jason!
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Jaye@jaybird54.bsky.social · yesterdayIt’s always good to hear from a friend! He sends his best to everyone. His resolve hasn’t wavered. His message hasn’t changed. Impeach. Convict. Remove. Keep showing up. Keep speaking out. Keep reminding those in power that the American people are watching. #TheGoodTroubleSquadron #DOOR
Yeah. We need a government we can trust to have our backs and not stab us there.
John Collins@logicallyjc.bsky.social · 5mo agoThis one hits hard.
M.T., did you see the (two?) movies about her real life?
Lucy's Hilarious Ballet Practice
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M.T. Nestor🦜@mt-nestor.bsky.social · yesterdayIt’s #Shenanigans o’clock, Hooligans! TV Tuesday theme is I Love Lucy, brought to you by @clareraynor.bsky.social and @cjmcg1966.bsky.social Lucy’s stomping grapes, triggering a Richter-scale event, Ethel’s stuck on the conveyor belt, Ricky’s yelling in Spanish, and Fred’s filed an insurance claim.
It's August 4. Taking Mitch bets - When do you think there'll be an announcement?
How??!! What??!! #USPol
Gillian Branstetter@gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 2d agoAn initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play
Amazing 13-year-old. Analytical, clear-thinking, persuasive. How many people that age would find the courage to do this? #Democracy #USPol
Jas 🪶🐻🦉🇺🇸🇨🇦@itistherealjas.bsky.social · 3d ago13 year old Naiara Tammings Stood before the Grand Rapids City Commission and voiced what so many adults wouldn’t! We need more 13 year-old Naiara Tammings! She said what everyone is saying. Too bad the “grown ups” won’t listen. #RisingBlue #DefendersOfDemocracy #SheShed #SheShedAlly
