Liz S

Veterinarian, reader, gardener, crafter. Interests: all species, psych, science, nature, literature, art, & politics. like/retwt *not nec* endorsement (she/her)

[Andy Fella - 🇦🇺 🇺🇦 🌻🇬🇪 @malleegirl57]

Just a reminder.

[Al Gore @algore]

In its first week, the new administration has taken many steps to roll back climate progress. One I want to draw extra attention to is the repeal of an environmental justice Executive Order I was proud to champion in the Clinton-Gore White House.

The video below shows a day's worth of harmful particulate pollution flowing into a part of America known as "Cancer Alley." 66.9% of residents of Cancer Alley are Black. The poverty rate is nearly 50% higher in Cancer Alley than in the country as a whole. It is one of the most heavily polluted areas in the United States and the town of Reserve, Louisiana has the highest cancer risk in the U.S., at 50 times the national average.

Decades of discriminatory practices have turned low-income communities and communities of color across the country into dumping grounds for pollution. Environmental justice isn't part of some imaginary "woke agenda." The Executive Order that was repealed last week focused on ending discrimination, not perpetuating it.

This is a disappointing setback for those who seek to put an end to this longstanding injustice. But environmental justice advocates are among the most active and effective voices in the global grassroots movement for environmental protection and climate action. I look forward to continuing to lock arms with them in our struggle for a cleaner future.

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@m_crouton Sending heartfelt sympathies. May her memory be a blessing. The pain is so real & deep but there will be some memories that will bring a smile, too. I lost my other half just 8 weeks ago -sudden massive stroke after 7 weeks in ICU post heart surgery. DM if you want (((Hugs)))

[Esheru @Eshprojet1]

In 1949 the US military held its first Aeriel Gunnery Competition, later known as "Top Gun."

The best of the best competed in dogfighting and other skills. The team that won, was the 332nd: The Tuskegee airmen.

So they refused to announce a winner. 1/2

[Rabbi David Schlusselberg @RavSchluss]

General Dwight D. Eisenhower had the foresight to realize that Holocaust denial would occur.

Eisenhower said, “Get it all on record now - get the films - get the witnesses - because somewhere down the road of history, some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

Help! WHY can't the Rx be written by their PCP & ?? #UniversityofPittsburgMedicalCare #XOLAIR #Angioedema #ChronicUrticaria

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

Hey @UMPC I'm reaching out to get help w/getting urgently needed meds!! A family member is newly covered by you. They saw their PCP, have appt sched'd in 2 wks (the earliest) w/an allergist for a long hx severe urticaria which progresses to angioedema (face, mouth). 1/n

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

They were told they can't get XOLAIR (that they've used for 3 ys to control it) covered by insu unless the RX is written by an allergist - can't be by another MD?W/o the RX, in 2 wks they won't be able to open their eyes, nor even eat/drink well! Out of pocket it's $3K!!

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@Oteachjohn Wishing you strength and comfort, John

[Qasim Rashid, Esq. @QasimRashid]

The irony of Trump's McDonald's photo op:
•As a convicted felon he can't work at McD's
•As POTUS he blocked a $15 min wage that would've helped countless McD's employees
•As POTUS he weakend McD's employees ability to Unionize

His photo op is 100% fraud—which defines him well

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@MI_MapleMan They should have their tax-exempt status revoked.

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@Ryan_Deitsch 😩😩😩

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@McFaul @Herbwells7 Umm - and illegal, right?

[Tammy Baldwin @tammybaldwin]

I think I speak for most Wisconsin women when I say this: Eric Hovde should stay out of our personal lives and health care decisions.

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@AshleyGWinter Wishing you health !

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@jorleigh1 Just now catching up on this story. Fingers crossed for good GI progress, appetite, poops... I feel your worry - I had a dog who loved to eat non-edible items...

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@DrEricDing You couldn't pay me enough.

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@wyomingdoc There are still some good things on Earth - things worth fighting for, things to be enjoyed, to be in awe of...

[Liz S @LizSDVM]

@geotripper That's about what I got in the bay area...