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Dimitri Drekonja Sep 20, 2023

Erin Kissane Sep 20, 2023

So! I was overly optimistic about how much US insurers would fuck this up.

The answer should have been "Zero upfucking" bc they've had months to prepare, but insurance companies AND pharmacies are being incompetent.

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/boston/news/patients-charged-hundreds-new-covid-19-shots/

The CDC Bridge Access program makes ALL COVID SHOTS FREE in the US, whether you're uninsured or your insurance won't cover it. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html

"Nightmare," Some planning to get new COVID-19 vaccine getting bills for nearly $200

Some people planning to get the new COVID-19 vaccine are getting bills for nearly $200.

CBS Boston

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 13, 2023

Happy 5th birthday to this big guy!

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Dimitri Drekonja Jul 9, 2023

@genomd @spidadoc1 @doxy_cycling congrats and good luck!

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 6, 2023

@doxy_cycling @genomd @spidadoc1
Ha! I was thinking that in principle I like Mastodon’s model- but just like communism, the ideal utopia of the idea doesn’t work as well in the messy real world

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 6, 2023

@spidadoc1 @doxy_cycling @genomd
Hmm; on one hand, insta/FB already has my data, and their billionaire seems slightly less problematic than twitter’s boss. And I miss the network I had at twitter; this seems like best shot at a twitter replacement

On other hand- another network, Europe apparently not in given FB’s prior fines/issues, etc. Will see…

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 6, 2023

It’s a brutal reality that the celebration of America is now linked with the quintessential American tragedy: mass shooting #guncontrol
#itdoesnothavetobethisway

Fourth of July garners deadly reputation as mass shootings erupt - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07/05/july-fourth-mass-shootings-summer-violence/

Fourth of July garners deadly reputation as mass shootings erupt

Experts say the holiday shootings can be traced to large gatherings, hot weather, alcohol and a trend of armed individuals having less regard for who they shoot.

The Washington Post

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 6, 2023

Covidiocracy Jul 6, 2023

This shit should be illegal, and every "financier" involved should be in prison. Ultimately, it ought to be moot, because

#HEALTHCARE SHOULDN'T BE A PROFIT-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE THAT PRIVATE EQUITY WANTS ANYTHING TO DO WITH

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/29/private-equity-medical-practices-raise-prices/

Financiers bought up anesthesia practices, then raised prices

Created 10 years ago by a private-equity firm, USAP is now one of the largest in the U.S., with more than 4,000 doctors and spanning nine states. As it gobbled up existing practices, substantial price hikes followed.

The Washington Post

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 5, 2023

I’m more concerned about people born and raised in the US being clueless about democracy than I am about new citizens speaking English. They’ll learn the language; our home-grown MAGAts will stay ignorant 🤷🏻‍♂️

USCIS may add English speaking section to citizenship test - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2023/07/05/citizenship-test-changes-naturalization-immigration/

The U.S. citizenship test might be getting harder

The United States is weighing adding a new speaking section and multiple-choice civics questions. Some say they could create a tough adjustment for applicants.

The Washington Post

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 5, 2023

Elizabeth Wrigley-Field Jul 5, 2023

New paper w Aja Antoine-Jones, James Feigenbaum, Lauren Hoehn-Velasco, and Chris Muller

"Racial Inequality in the Prime of Life: Infectious Disease Mortality in U.S. Cities, 1906–1933"

tells us two new things about the staggering racial inequity in this era

(cont'd)

#demography #sociology #history #RacialDisparities #mortality #EpidemiologicalTransition #HealthEquity #HistoricalDemography

https://doi.org/10.1017/ssh.2023.4

Racial Inequality in the Prime of Life: Infectious Disease Mortality in U.S. Cities, 1906–1933 | Social Science History | Cambridge Core

Racial Inequality in the Prime of Life: Infectious Disease Mortality in U.S. Cities, 1906–1933 - Volume 47 Issue 3

Cambridge Core

Dimitri Drekonja Jul 5, 2023

Pretty wild that I could lose my pension if I chose to use marijuana (despite it being legal in my state), but this cop who intentionally pepper-sprayed reporters will be collecting his 86k/year until death. We need better ways to hold these guys accountable

Minneapolis police officer who pepper-sprayed reporter during 2020 unrest was on path to be fired

https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-police-officer-who-pepper-sprayed-reporter-in-2020-on-path-to-be-fired-before-retiring/600287367/

Minneapolis police officer who pepper-sprayed reporter during 2020 unrest was on path to be fired for 'unethical and egregious' action

Former Chief Arradondo moved to terminate Sgt. Ron Stenerson in 2021, but he remained on the job due to his military veteran status. Stenerson later resigned.

Star Tribune