I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F. 18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it. We made this website to tell our story: 18f.org

The folks in D.C. are bullies. They were the folks in jr. high who stuck their legs out to trip others. They laughed when someone fell and clapped when someone made a mistake. And now they give their undeserving friends top jobs and they run the country like a frat house. 😤

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Dress Black: BIPOC Designers Leading The Eco-Friendly Movement

Black designers are leading the movement towards sustainable fashion during the awards season, blending eco-friendly practices with luxury designs to redefine red carpet glamour.

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Your medical community has an impending battle to defend the standard of care in this country against this unqualified person who has been placed in an immensely powerful position over us. #medsky #VaccinesSaveLives #FundMedicaid

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BREAKING: President Donald Trump's nominee for US Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secured enough votes from senators to be confirmed as the nation's top health official reut.rs/4hVqHRY

Lucas Johnson from On Being reflecting on the work of #hapc clinicians- and the importance of this community for us. He imagines that it can be isolating and lonely (it can be) and how thrilled we are to see each other (profoundly). I feel seen. #hapc2025 @aahpm.bsky.social

Hi #hpm family! I recently started a new job in the Center for Palliative & Supportive Care at UAB! Looking for some awesome HPM folks to follow & and learn from! I’ll be sure to follow #hapc25 this week! Thanks! 😊 @nickodomphd-rn.bsky.social

This is a free course for any healthcare provider who would like an introduction to palliative care by the Center to Advance Palliative Care in NYC. www.capc.org/training/int...

Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals | Center to Advance Palliative Care

This course provides clinicians from all specialties and disciplines with an introduction to palliative care, how it is delivered, its impact on quality of life, and more.

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Netflix raises prices for all US plans. Here's what to know.

Price hikes helped send Netflix's stock price soaring.

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Do you know someone who has #multiplesclerosis? I have three first cousins on my dad’s side who have MS. Read more about my cousin Michelle, a clinical #pharmacist who has been THRIVING with MS for almost 25 years & started a YT page to help others with MS. #medsky www.linkedin.com/posts/laroni...

Laronica Conway on LinkedIn: I don’t think many of you know this, but I come from a family that has…

I don’t think many of you know this, but I come from a family that has several members who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS. Three…

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This is an incredible story! God bless Dr. Freeman. Sadly, she recently passed away at the age of 98, but the lives she touched (and saved) will never be forgotten. 💕 #medsky #blackmedsky www.oprahdaily.com/life/a366731...

Physician Melissa Freeman, 95, Has Been on the Frontline of the Fight Against Addiction for Decades

"I’m not of a young age, but I still am able to open the doors of my practice and take in people."

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There are only four HBCU medical schools in the country. Institutions like my alma mater, Meharry, are crucial in the fight for health equity in this country. www.cbsnews.com/news/black-d...

Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors

African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.

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I get it sis! 🥹 This is a REAL feeling! #medsky

Angeline J. Dukes, PhD@heydrdukes.bsky.social · 2y ago

I cried at my annual checkup. Having a Black woman physician is life changing. She intently listened to my concerns & immediately scheduled specialty appointments. Other physicians have dismissed my worries & said to just lose weight. It makes all the difference to feel cared for by your doctor.

I absolutely LOVED this show! Can’t believe it was on for NINE YEARS?! It was this show and Alice! That was some good tv! #oldschooltv

dustinfitzharris@dustinfitzharris.bsky.social · 2y ago

49 years ago today, “One Day at a Time” premiered on CBS. And they did make it! Developed by Norman Lear, the series ran for 9 seasons. @wolfiesmom.bsky.social

Wow! 😮🙌🏾

John Scalzi@scalzi.com · 2y ago

25 million users on Bluesky now.

As of right now, Bluesky is only a little more than 100K users away from 25 MILLION!! The growth of this platform since Election Day has been absolutely INCREDIBLE!! 💙 bsky-users.theo.io

If we all find 100 posts to like every day, engagement and good will on @bsky.app grows exponentially. Is it worth a few minutes to make the platform stronger ?

I love this guy! I can’t imagine constantly being in the spotlight and dealing with an illness like Crohn’s. 🩷❤️🩷❤️ blackhealthmatters.com/abbott-eleme... #medsky

Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams On Living With Crohn's

"Abbott Elementary's," Tyler James Williams has been quietly battling Crohn's disease, a chronic condition that affects the digestive system.

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If you don’t like the movie Elf, I don’t think we can be friends. 😂🧝🏾🤶🏾 www.nytimes.com/article/best...

The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

We’ve handpicked the finest movies and television shows currently streaming on Hulu in the United States. Take a look.

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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. *Day 9* #Booksky 💙📚 #BlackBookSky #20bookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. *Day 10* #Booksky 💙📚 #BlackBookSky #20bookchallenge

Post somebody you’ve been told you look like who you definitely don’t look like:

a woman wearing a hat and a necklace with netflix on the bottom

Alt: a woman, actress Octavia Spencer, wearing a hat, green top and a necklace with netflix on the bottom

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⚜️New Logic@freshlogic.blacksky.app · 2y ago

Post somebody you’ve been told you look like who you definitely don’t look like:

I’m lucky to have some great local bookstores in and around the Birmingham area. So I try to spread the wealth and support all of them, even if it’s just buying a journal or bookmarks or calendars. Indie sellers need our support! ❤️ #booksky ❤️📚

Being Reese@beingreese.bsky.social · 2y ago

Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. Support your local bookstores. #BookSky #BlackBookSky ☕️📚

I really believe that covering these drugs now would reduce medical and other drug costs in the future. If it eliminates the need for other meds, why not? This move could also address other comorbidities. www.forbes.com/sites/joshua...

Biden Administration Proposes Covering Obesity Drugs In Medicare And Medicaid

It's uncertain whether the Biden administration proposal to cover obesity drugs in Medicare and Medicaid will survive decisions made by the incoming Trump administration.

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@stales.bsky.social so good to see you out here! #LCSM

It is #WorldAIDSDay. Poster from 1987 by Jack Keeler, inspired by fellow Hoosier Ryan White. White died of complications of HIV

Unfortunately, many of us don’t know that palliative care is available for illnesses like CHF or heart disease. Patients need to know that they have options. #medsky www.stlamerican.com/your-health-...

Palliative care bypasses Black heart disease patients

A study by Saint Louis University researchers paints a grim picture for many heart failure patients in America – and the outlook is worse for African Americans. The study, published in the Journal of ...

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✨🩵💛🩵💛✨Getting ready to watch my Southern University Jaguars in the Bayou Classic! Let’s GEAUX JAGS!! 🩵💛 #BayouClassic #SUvsGSU #HBCU

We’ve made tremendous strides over the last few years!! Let’s keep going!!! 🙏🏾 #LCSM #lungcancerawarenessmonth

Lung Cancer Research Foundation@lcrf.org · 2y ago

#LungCancer survival rates rose 22% from 2015 to 2019. While promising, we want to see those numbers go much higher…while we're at it, let's shoot for 10, 15, 20 or more years. Learn how you can make an impact this Lung Cancer Awareness Month: buff.ly/4eDVXTo. #LCAM2024

I am a weekly visitor at one of the many libraries in my area! I love all of them! As a matter of fact, I’m headed to the library now! 😊#booksky

Reader of Banned Books@readerofbannedbook.bsky.social · 2y ago