Mason J Roberts

An actuary, musician, social/environmental activist who loves to climb. Opinions expressed are my own.
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@mitchellbyars @CliffordGrassm1 Does anyone know what airport this plane came from?

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@chrisFnicholson @jimmyfswanson Hear, hear!

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@sak80305 Both girls should've had what they needed. A healthcare system where you don't have to raise funds and a war on poverty to be able to live in decency.

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“Richer people have richer and deeper networks,” Cookson said. “Not only do they know people who are wealthier, but they have a wider network of people who they know.”

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18 times more likely to kill pedestrians.

Recent study highlights the risks taller vehicles pose to pedestrians, showing a direct correlation between vehicle height and pedestrian fatalities.

Surely there's something we can do.

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To this day studies show nearly half of med students hold myths about Black patients, affecting care quality. It's time for change. To combat medical racism, we need policies addressing racial inequities and open dialogue with affected communities.

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The history of medical racism in America, including experiments without consent and forced sterilizations, breaks the Hippocratic oath to 'do no harm.' in my work, I'm reminded to not let out predictive models reinforce this racism. #MedicalRacism

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Why isn't this considered harassment?

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Efforts to challenge the 13th Amendment's exception clause gain momentum. It's critical to support changes that would finally outlaw forced labor in prisons. #NoMoreSlavery

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Our prison system is criminal. Prison labor generates billions, yet workers see little benefit. It's essential to redirect profits towards rehabilitation and fair wages, not exploitation. A call for reform is overdue.
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Injuries and deaths in prison labor highlight the urgent need for safety and workers' rights protections. It's time to ensure humane treatment and fair compensation. #PrisonersRights #LaborSafety

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Developers and landscape architects are on board, finding the ordinance a cost-saving measure that doesn't compromise on beauty. It's time to embrace Colorado's native plants.

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Who knew Broomfield was moving on this! A new ordinance is set to require new developments to cut back on high-water-demand turfgrass. Thanks to a unanimous City Council vote and a partnership with WaterNow Alliance, Broomfield's landscape ordinance sets a new standard.

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Just some morning facts about grass. Lawns in the U.S. cover over 40 million acres, demanding more irrigation than any U.S. agricultural crop. It's time to rethink our green spaces. #WaterWaste #SustainableChoices

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Under the new rules, turfgrass can only cover 30% of front and side yards in new single-family and commercial developments. A big win for water conservation and lower bills.

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Traffic violence costs USA about $1.5 trillion per year, or ~ 6% of GDP.

Drivers who cause this damage pay only 15% of that cost.

I’d be fine forgoing speed limiters in exchange for drivers paying 100% of the cost of damages from their recklessness. https://t.co/y0hOTbwemH

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Having kids has made me appreciate lawns more but we really need to rethink our land use choices.

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Just some morning facts about grass. Lawns in the U.S. cover over 40 million acres, demanding more irrigation than any U.S. agricultural crop. It's time to rethink our green spaces. #WaterWaste #SustainableChoices

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The average lawn consumes 10,000 gallons of supplemental water annually, not counting rainwater. Imagine the impact on our water reserves. Turfgrasses receive up to 90 million pounds of pesticides yearly in the U.S., contributing to significant environmental and health risks.

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Brad Mueller highlights the goal of balancing governance with staff efficiency in these changes. Example: A coffee shop's permit process took over a year, highlighting the need for these reforms.
We need to be a more nimble community, and this gets us part of the way there.

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Boulder city planners introduce reforms to speed up permitting processes, reducing delays. The reforms aim to ease the process for small businesses, promising shorter wait times.

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