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Alison Nickas retweeted
Research shows that Black folks suffer PTSD from watching videos of Blacks being killed by police.
It’s a phenomenon called “linked fate”, where we see ourselves and loved ones in the place of the victim.
Be careful watching the Tyre Nichols murder video. Protect your mind.
Alison Nickas retweeted
Poynter conducted more than 30 workshops last year about managing journalism stress and trauma.
Here is some advice for what is ahead. #TyreNichols poynter.org/business-work/20…
Alison Nickas retweeted
An astonishing number of Republicans and former Trump aides have calmly, factually testified under oath that the entire country was put at risk by the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination.
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Most Republicans are keeping their heads down, but @JeremyFaison4TN came out in defense of teachers. 13/
The vast majority of teachers have huge hearts and are in education because of their commitment to our children.
To argue that they are bottom of the barrel is wrong & ignorant. The guy from Hillsdale doesn’t speak for any Tennessean I know. actionnews5.com/2022/07/01/g…
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And, by the way, don’t forget our investigation of how @Hillsdale rewrites civil rights history. 10/ newschannel5.com/news/newsch…
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The reaction has been swift and intense. 8/ newschannel5.com/news/newsch…
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Russian forces have killed at least 16 children during their invasion of Ukraine, the healthcare minister says. nbcnews.to/36Oj9RJ
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Trump also did an interview with Fox. Asked if he had a message for Putin, Trump responded: "I have no message."
foxnews.com/politics/trump-w…
As Ukrainians fought a bloody battle against Russian invaders, Trump gave a speech tonight where he spent like half a second complimenting Zelensky then stood by his praise of Putin and slammed Biden:
cnn.com/2022/02/26/politics/…
Alison Nickas retweeted
I can't get this line out of my head: "When you will be attacking us, you will see our faces--not our backs, but our faces."
nbcnews.com/news/world/full-…
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If Ahmaud’s family had not pushed…
If people had not protested…
If the video had not been released…
If it had been left up to the Glynn County, GA police and D.A.’s office…
This case wouldn’t have even gone to trial.
But people cared.
And people acted.
#AhmaudArbery
Alison Nickas retweeted
Fox News calls for the rollback of veterans benefits in Illinois. They are outraged to discover disabled veterans pay less or no property taxes.
(See how it works?)
Democrat Tammy Duckworth hasn’t paid property tax on her Illinois home since 2015, report says
foxnews.com/politics/democra…
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Duckworth lost both legs & partial use of her arm in combat, rendering her over 70% disabled & subject to disabled veteran tax exemptions.
In Illinois, “VA-rated disabilities at 70% or higher are eligible for a full property tax exemption on a qualifying primary residence.”
militarybenefits.info/property-tax-e…
Alison Nickas retweeted
Deeply saddened that we have lost Phil Valentine to COVID-19. He was an inspirational and persuasive conservative voice. He will be greatly missed. If you haven’t yet done so, please consider vaccination. It is the only way to defeat this scourge.
Alison Nickas retweeted
I repeat: Today, and just today, Tennessee reported more than 2,100 COVID-19 infections among school-age children (age 5 to 18.) This is the most infections we've ever had in this age group. The previous record was 1,850, which we set … yesterday.
Alison Nickas retweeted
Nashville, herd immunity not realistic goal now. Repeat infections, vaccinated breakthrough infections, large numbers refusing vaccine, variants & irrational leaders make achieving herd immunity very challenging. The herd will not protect you. Protect yourself - get vaccinated.
Alison Nickas retweeted
Here’s # of ICU beds:
Maury Regional 0
HCA Tristar 0
St Thomas 0
Vandy 0
NAMC in Florence, AL 0
Huntsville 0
Williamson County 0
Erlanger in Chattanooga 0
Jackson TN 0
There is no where to put sick patients in Middle TN. #hospitalsarefull #noroom
Trying to transfer a sick Covid + pt right now who needs an ICU bed. Have struck out with the first 4 hospitals we’ve tried. This is the first time I’ve ever dealt with this scenario. I’m sure it won’t be the last. #hospitalsarefull #capacity #CovidIsNotOver
Alison Nickas retweeted
The entire state of TN relies on on Vanderbilt Med Center. The impact goes beyond covid, tending to the heart attacks, car accidents and other emergencies will be affected.
Alison Nickas retweeted
BREAKING FROM TENNESSEE: "There are no beds. In Middle Tennessee right now it is impossible to find an empty, staffed ICU, ER, or med/surg bed," says chief medical officer for Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. #COVID19
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Oh my god, you preposterous con artist, this is a proposal for *segregating high-risk individuals WITHIN REFUGEE CAMPS*. It doesn’t say anything about “putting people into camps.”
Holy shit.
The CDC actually put together a document to discuss putting high risk people into camps to “shield” low risk people from them.
No— this is not a joke, and yes, every single person who has made a reference to 1930’s Germany is vindicated.
cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nco…
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For the second time in three days @seanhannity falsely quotes the @ClevelandClinic. Hannity said AGAIN that the clinic tells people who have had covid they do not need any vaccine. THIS is from the CC website: my.clevelandclinic.org/landi…
