Mark

Mark

@lib4ever.bsky.social

Democratic Socialist

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My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today. Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades. When Brad and I married in 2008, Walter stood beside us as our best man.

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Illinois has surpassed its original goal of eliminating $1 billion in medical debt by more than $400 million — all while spending less than $10 million in state dollars to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans.

wandtv.comState has erased $1.4 billion in medical debt for nearly 700,000 IllinoisansIllinois leaders set an initial goal of erasing $1 billion in medical debt while spending less than $10 million in state funds.

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LAPD did not help this person in distress, they kept their knees on him the entire time. They have not been able to find the detained man in any jails or hospitals.

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For every dollar spent on our relief program, we’ve canceled $100 in medical debt for those who otherwise couldn't afford it. That's what is possible when state and county government, nonprofits, and the community come together to deliver for Illinoisans.

wbez.orgIllinois erases $1.4 billion in medical debt for thousands of residentsThe state’s Medical Debt Relief Program has wiped out an average of $1,200 in debt for residents, Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday.

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Democracy is not something we inherit. It is something we protect, election by election, vote by vote. Early voting is already open in many states and Election Day is just 18 days away.

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What was #Canada's greatest invention it gave the world? Pick one of the below, then defend it in the replies. ☑️ Basketball ☑️ Insulin ☑️ The Canadarm ☑️ Poutine ☑️ Garbage bag ☑️ Paint roller ☑️ Electric wheelchair

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The Chinese Communist Party got access to sensitive components of U.S. F-35 stealth fighters. The U.S. got 2 pandas.

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DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.

theintercept.comDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam

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I’m sorry I haven’t put out any Main Street Canada videos this past week — Jocelyn and I have been busy with our day jobs (and I’ve been sick). Videos are coming back soon! Hopefully at least one before the weekend, the another one on the weekend. Thanks for your patience!

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North Korea is good. Canada is bad. Coal is good. Solar is bad. Measles is good. Vaccination is bad. Child rapists are good. Childcare is bad. Pointless wars are good. Universal healthcare is bad. Anyone supporting the unrelenting chaos of the #GOP deserves zero respect. #RemoveTrump

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I have lived most of my life in Northern Vermont so I have a deep love and appreciation for Canada, but Marcel is my #1 favorite export. He came from a little shelter in rural Québec! He was so tiny when he got here. Thank you, Canada! 🥹🇨🇦 spcamonteregie.com/en/