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Steven Saus Jan 31, 2025

Butler County Sheriff Displays His Racism; Gets Tagged.

Butler County Sheriff Displays His Racism; Gets Tagged. - midwest.social

Cross-posted from “Butler County Sheriff Displays His Racism; Gets Tagged.” [https://midwest.social/post/22507018] by @[email protected] in [email protected] [/c/[email protected]] — A couple of days ago, the sheriff of Butler county, Richard K. Jones, who looks like Yosemite Sam meets “diabeetus”, and previously complained to Trump and Musk that immigration visas were “too complicated” for his officers to understand (not a joke), erected a sign outside the Butler County jail today. racist sheriff in white crocodile boots and Boss Hogg hat next to a sign saying "illegal aliens here" with an arrow pointing toward the jail. [https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/cb9ee7e9-b660-4e8d-9e81-7b3fcf5a1126.webp] I … fixed … the sign for him (imgur link where I posted these [https://imgur.com/gallery/truth-advertising-butler-county-sheriff-edition-dimA6tf]). Same racist sheriff, now the sign points to him and reads "Butler County Bigots Here" [https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/d13bd251-196f-4489-96a3-5f1cad9b2569.webp] Today, I learned from a forwarded Reddit post (safereddit proxy link [https://safereddit.com/r/Ohio/comments/1idre4c/butler_county_oh_sheriff_richard_jones_poses_next/]) that someone did an even better job in real life. Someone (not me) spraypainted "Fuck pigs" on the sign [https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/5f2195dc-cc01-4740-a5d3-4e131fbb3db6.webp] Bravo to whomever did this, I’ll buy you a drink sometime.

Steven Saus Jan 31, 2025

Butler County Sheriff Displays His Racism; Gets Tagged.

https://midwest.social/post/22507018

Butler County Sheriff Displays His Racism; Gets Tagged. - midwest.social

A couple of days ago, the sheriff of Butler county, Richard K. Jones, who looks like Yosemite Sam meets “diabeetus”, and previously complained to Trump and Musk that immigration visas were “too complicated” for his officers to understand (not a joke), erected a sign outside the Butler County jail today. racist sheriff in white crocodile boots and Boss Hogg hat next to a sign saying "illegal aliens here" with an arrow pointing toward the jail. [https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/cb9ee7e9-b660-4e8d-9e81-7b3fcf5a1126.webp] I … fixed … the sign for him (imgur link where I posted these [https://imgur.com/gallery/truth-advertising-butler-county-sheriff-edition-dimA6tf]). Same racist sheriff, now the sign points to him and reads "Butler County Bigots Here" [https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/d13bd251-196f-4489-96a3-5f1cad9b2569.webp] Today, I learned from a forwarded Reddit post (safereddit proxy link [https://safereddit.com/r/Ohio/comments/1idre4c/butler_county_oh_sheriff_richard_jones_poses_next/]) that someone did an even better job in real life. Someone (not me) spraypainted "Fuck pigs" on the sign [https://midwest.social/pictrs/image/5f2195dc-cc01-4740-a5d3-4e131fbb3db6.webp] Bravo to whomever did this, I’ll buy you a drink sometime.

Steven Saus Jan 16, 2025

Dungeons And Dragons Meets Taskmaster: Using Real World Mechanics In TTRPGs

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Dungeons And Dragons Meets Taskmaster: Using Real World Mechanics In TTRPGs - midwest.social

I used IRL mechanics – inspired by the show Taskmaster – to spice up and add some variety to a one-shot game, both in-person and run remotely. I thought y’all might find it interesting, so wrote up what I did.

Steven Saus Dec 4, 2024

Unknown disease kills 143 in southwest Congo, local authorities say

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Unknown disease kills 143 in southwest Congo, local authorities say - midwest.social

An unknown disease has resulted in the deaths of 143 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kwango province. According to local authorities, those infected exhibit flu-like symptoms, such as high fever and severe headaches. A medical team has been dispatched to the Panzi health zone to collect samples for analysis. Women and children are reportedly the most affected. The World Health Organization is collaborating with Congo’s public health ministry to investigate the outbreak further.

Steven Saus Dec 3, 2024

Planned Parenthood Of Illinois Expands Abortion Access With Hey Jane.

https://midwest.social/post/19993746

Planned Parenthood Of Illinois Expands Abortion Access With Hey Jane. - midwest.social

Cross-posted from “Planned Parenthood Of Illinois Expands Abortion Access With Hey Jane.” [https://midwest.social/post/19993745] by @[email protected] in [email protected] [/c/[email protected]] — Planned Parenthood of Illinois is collaborating with Hey Jane, a virtual abortion provider, to enhance access to abortion services in Illinois. This partnership allows Hey Jane patients to access procedural abortion care through Planned Parenthood, while Planned Parenthood patients can obtain medication abortions via Hey Jane. Patients can receive medications discreetly by mail or pick them up at a Planned Parenthood health center. Both organizations accept private insurance and provide financial assistance, with Planned Parenthood also accepting Medicaid and offering no-cost abortion care to eligible Illinois residents.

Steven Saus Dec 2, 2024

Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans face higher odds for prevalent ASCVD vs. straight peers

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans face higher odds for prevalent ASCVD vs. straight peers - midwest.social

Lesbian, gay and bisexual U.S. veterans had significantly higher odds for prevalent atherosclerotic CVD compared with their heterosexual peers, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Steven Saus Dec 2, 2024

Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots

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Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots - midwest.social

A study found that estrogen/progestin pills for menopausal women are linked to a 21% increase in heart disease risk and a 61% rise in serious blood clots, according to recent findings. In contrast, hormone patches, creams, and gels do not share the same blood clot risk.

Steven Saus Nov 22, 2024

Bill Will Give President The Ability To Strike Back At Non-Profits Deemed "Terrorist Supporting"

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Bill Will Give President The Ability To Strike Back At Non-Profits Deemed "Terrorist Supporting" - midwest.social

The House passed a bill allowing the president to revoke nonprofits’ tax-exempt status if deemed terrorist-supporting, which critics, including Planned Parenthood and the ACLU, argue could threaten healthcare services like cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing, abortion care, and gender-affirming care; as the bill moves to the Senate, Planned Parenthood warns of potential funding cuts affecting public healthcare. The ACLU and reproductive rights groups like Planned Parenthood of America vocally opposed the bill and tried to warn lawmakers of the dangers.

Steven Saus Nov 22, 2024

Patients rush to replace IUDs, renew birth control after Trump's win

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Patients rush to replace IUDs, renew birth control after Trump's win - midwest.social

Patients in Massachusetts are increasingly contacting Planned Parenthood with concerns about the future of contraceptive access and medication abortion under the incoming Trump administration, despite the state’s robust legal protections for abortion and contraceptives, with some seeking early replacement of long-term contraceptive devices due to uncertainty about future insurance coverage.

Steven Saus Nov 21, 2024

Student-Led Initiative Working To Close Gender Gap In Radiology

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Student-Led Initiative Working To Close Gender Gap In Radiology - midwest.social

A student-led initiative called Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) is working to close the gender gap in radiology.