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Harm Reductionist Overdose Prevention - Nothing is as strong as Gentleness. Nothing is as Gentle as true strength. THE GENTLE WAY JUDO BJJ NYU GPH
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The President of the United States has the emotional maturity of a teenage bully.

And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.

“More than a quarter of the contracts listed by DOGE were actually already paid, the Journal found, saving no money. For instance, DOGE listed $168,000 in savings for terminating a contract with HHS for an Anthony Fauci museum exhibit. It had already been fully paid.” Beyond parody.

Over at the other place, JD Vance is calling me a ‘dummy’ for pointing out his administration’s attacks on journalists and free speech here at home. Musk literally today called for the jailing of CBS journalists. The VP clearly has a lot of time on his hands.

Last night @60minutes.bsky.social opened an otherwise superb segment on Germany’s approach to online hate speech by saying “in the U.S., most of what’s said on online [social media] platforms is protected by the First Amendment.” No.The First Amend protects us against GOVT infringements on speech.

Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

This is deeply disturbing. Minnesota stands with our LGBTQ neighbors against this unthinkable crime. I’m grateful to the law enforcement agencies investigating. Gwen and I send our deepest condolences to Sam’s family and community. apnews.com/article/new-...

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

Why do some struggles lead to compassion while others lead to punishment? #harmreductionworks

#harmreductioncoalition #harmreductionislove

#harmreductionislove #harmreductionworks

Great organization and important work! #harmreductionworks

Criminalizing and throwing poor, homeless people with addictions into prison has never worked, but has cost billions in tax dollars and untold human costs. #harmreductionworks

A great website tracking all the companies that have bent the knee to Trump and eliminated their DEI programs, and all the companies that have stood strong. www.dei.watch

#BoycottNFL #TurnItOff #ListenDontWatch

People who decide to use drugs must be treated as individuals. Recognising the need for safety, support, and solidarity is as important as providing health and social services. #harmreductionworks

JUST IN: The City of St. George issues a formal apology to Southern Utah Drag Stars as part of its settlement in a lawsuit over a denied permit for a drag show. I reported on the settlement last month: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative has received bipartisan support since the program was first funded in FY2020. This #NBHAAD, we need to protect funding to get the job done. Tell your representatives in Congress to #SaveHIVFunding at bit.ly/savehivfunding2025.

The rush to destroy things like USAID and other agencies before lawsuits can stop them is to make it moot. When our stupidly slow judicial system finally moves to stop them it will be far too late. If all 10,000 USAID employees are home and projects abandoned it’s done. It’s evil.

We must protect each other. Please share, Warm Lines that don’t call the police More resources: lnkd.in/gy62yeYd Call Blackline: 800-604-5841

Something to consider

Transgender rights are human rights! A reminder that all people have the right to live free from discrimination.

CNN's Jim Acosta signing off: "I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you

Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

If you don't 100% unequivocally support trans rights, unfollow me. You will find no comfort here.

True then. True now. Thank you, Willem Arondeus.

CARTOON OF THE DAY

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

Narcanazo: Community Activation of Antiracist Epidemiology Developed by Bronx-based Puerto Ricans, Narcanazo is an empowered upstander campaign that uses local overdose data to mobilize community members as trained naloxone dispensers. ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/...

It’s cold 🥶 out. 🛟Your Narcan can save a life - even if left out in freezing temperatures. While Narcan does freeze below 5° F, you can use it after it thaws, which takes about 15 minutes at room temperature. 📞If you suspect someone is experiencing an overdose, do not wait – call 911 immediately.

Good day to re-up my piece from a couple years back on how the ‘lab-leak’ folks have won over much of the media & the public, without producing much hard evidence, in comparison with the scientists who still point to a natural origin for Covid. Receipts: www.msnbc.com/the-mehdi-ha...

Here’s something easy you can do today. Block USA Today on Blue Sky. If thousands of us can do it, we can have an immediate impact on their reach on social media.

My DEI money will be spent in DEI spaces.

It’s on. #boycotttarget

What is going on here? This referee did so many things wrong. What’s his story? #BeaKing #MLK athlonsports.com/college/ohio...

My granddaughter is almost taller than me. 😂 she says “everyone is taller than me” #proudgrandfather

I like this one

Spain has been offering state funded drug testing and has decriminalized since the 80’s and street drugs are much safer there because of it. Law enforcement and republicans oppose testing, harm reduction, and safe supply because they have been brainwashed into believing abstinence is the only answer

It's unclear if Derek Maltz will get the permanent role, but his anti-cannabis, anti-harm reduction stances, and vocal support for Trump's "terrorist" designation for trafficking groups, send a clear signal. Alexander Lekhtman reports: