Let's be clear. Eli Lilly should apologize for increasing the price of insulin by over 1,200% since 1996 to $275 while it costs less than $10 to manufacture. The inventors of insulin sold their patents in 1923 for $1 to save lives, not to make Eli Lilly's CEO obscenely rich.
At least three new cases of misconduct have emerged since the release of a report alleging systemic abuse within women’s professional soccer, US Soccer Federation president Cindy Parlow Cone said https://t.co/g986Zkyccb
While out running this morning, I encountered a man who was about to jump off a bridge near Rock Creek Park to take their own life
Fortunately, I'm trained in suicide intervention and this person is much better now. But I want to share some of our conversation ⤵️
This week, Chile announced a proposed new constitution written by a democratically elected convention, and it is likely the most legitimate constitution in the world, as it is written boldly in the context of the climate crisis. A 🧵on its inspiring climate provisions.
If you would like a good meal, water, and a break from the heat come to Blanchet House’s free cafe for lunch and dinner today. Served by friendly volunteers. Learn more at https://t.co/RiGBOhWPHg
Som abortion thoughts: I teach sex ed and when I explain the menstrual cycle, I emphasize that if you are expecting your period, it’s one day late, and you take a pregnancy test, if it comes back positive, you are considered 4 weeks + 1 day into your pregnancy.
Please don’t cut trans men and nonbinary people out of the conversation today. This is not just a women’s rights issue, anyone who can get pregnant is affected.
If you live in Oregon and are a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking you can sign up for a confidential address with the Oregon DOJ. It’s free, all your mail gets sent to a PO Box in Salem then forwarded to you anywhere in state.
PLEASE HELP: This is Elihana Cruz Torres, one of the victims of the Uvalde massacre. Her dad is incarcerated for a drug-related offense. He received the last letter from her on Friday May 20. Thursday afternoon he found out of her passing and his compassionate release was denied.