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"If you’re a North Carolina resident, stop 🛑 what you’re doing and make sure you’re registered to vote for the 3/5 primary! TODAY is the last day to register! And, if you’re registered, but have… ✅ Recently changed your name; ✅ Moved to a new address; or ✅ Changed political party affiliation …you need to update your registration - not now, but RIGHT NOW! Go to bit.ly/bflvoter and get it done! #BlacktotheBallot"

My research and scholarship have always intersected with biotechnology, especially psychophysiology and mind-body medicine. One of the untapped potentials in biotechnology, and it's almost a holy grail, is how our minds interact with biomolecules, including neurotransmitters, and during DNA transcription and translation. Some areas linked to Roe v. Wade include microorganisms, gene-editing, transhumanism, the fourth industrial revolution, or 4IR, and antiaging. My current interest focuses on investigating how mind-body interventions, including animal models, can slow the aging process in humans and animals. Elan Musk is intensely interested in 4IR, especially from the biotech perspective.

Thanks so much, Matt Leighninger, for posting this crucial scenario-planning article on "Plan C": how might we rebuild democracy in the aftermath of poor election results? This work is key, as it can benefit us to think about this, regardless of election outcomes: "When we think about strengthening American democracy, whether things get worse in the future, this work needs to happen because the problem is already here."

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Trump is not deserved of any respect. We can throw Trump under the bus because he fits so snugly there... Respect is earned, It is never given! Recurring historical patterns of authoritarian leaders throughout history and their disregard for human rights and democratic values must end. It is crucial to remain vigilant and hold those that seek power, accountable for their actions. History has indeed shown us the devastating consequences of unchecked power and the erosion of democratic principles. The rise of dictators and authoritarian regimes leads to oppression, violence, and the suppression of fundamental freedoms. The United States was founded on principles of liberty, justice, and equality, enshrined in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These principles have been upheld and defended throughout history, ensuring a system of government that protects individual rights and promotes the rule of law, it shall not cease, ever. It is essential to remember that the preservation of democracy requires constant vigilance and active participation from citizens. By staying informed, engaging in civic discourse, and exercising our right to vote, we can ensure that our leaders are held accountable and that our democratic institutions remain strong. By learning from the past and remaining committed to democratic values, we can work towards a future where the rights and freedoms of all individuals are protected. Dictator Trump, therefore, is not part of the future of America! https://lnkd.in/g48Rsrid

Well, well, well. The #VEEP debate is coming up next week and JD Vance will have a chance to advance the #Republican message about dogs, cats, City of Springfield, Ohio - Government "cuisine", childless women and who knows what else. I am not inclined to post political content here, but frankly I have concluded that #MAGA has turned into #MADA (Make American Mad and Dumb Again). This parody, which #FalsifiedRecords released last month, pokes fun at, but also captures the toxic dynamics we are in. One side of a deeply troubled #election24 voter constituency still believes that #DJT is strong, capable and on mission. Another --and I am part of this side-- have some version of "TDS" (D is for Derangement). One side viewing this brilliant parody sees the "charges" against DJT as manufactured and untrue. The other cannot understand how their fellow Americans do not see the "truth" Here is an idea: watch this as I did with someone who disagrees with you--just try it! Ask only one thing--that you will watch it to its conclusion and then discuss your differing perspectives. (I did this with family and the response was literally transformative to my POV) We are so divided now that I will take any moment of dialogue as a true win. And then vote, vote, vote. Thanks to the many people who have supported #FalsifiedRecords' founding, especially Christopher Cerf, Alan Jones, GREER MARGOLIS MITCHELL BURNS & ASSOCIATES, The Lincoln Project, Lisa Ulrich, Janet Singer, CNM, MSN, Katherine Vaz, Suzy Wagner, Harold Moss #election24 #parody #funny #political #djt #POTUS

Christian D. Menefee Congratulations. If you can resolve this matter. You have my vote.   January 10, 2024: Hays County Judge- Denies my Petition for Adoption of 4 sibling brothers, from being adopted together; siding with DFPS recommendation to allow the children to continue in their separate placements and be adopted in separate homes, despite: 1) CPS naming me the adoptive placement for 2 of the 4 siblings ( in 2 out of the 5 days of the biological mother's termination trial) , and 2) Despite my using the judicial system and paying over $60K + in attorney fees in order to get my foster sons placed back into my home and adopted, along with their 2 little brothers; after parents rights were terminated; 3) Despite my foster sons repeated claims of wanting to be adopted by me and wanting to return to my home; 4) Despite CASA and CPS reports submitted to the court in December 2023 that show that the 4 sibling brothers' emotional and mental condition continue to worsen in the State's Care, in separate adoptive homes; not permitting them to be returned to my home). 5) Despite CPS testifying, in my adoption hearing, that they did not have a "good reason" for withholding consent of adopting the 4 brothers. On January 13, 2023; DFPS partnered with my foster care agency (in Harris County) to close my home citing, "due to DFPS concerns that I violated client confidentiality"; I was not provided with specific information about what that was, nor was I given any information on how to resolve any future incidents and was not provided with information on how I could appeal the decision. I have not been able to get licensed to adopt in Texas due to the foster care agency (in Harris County) stating in their transfer paperwork that "they do not recommend my home for future placement". DFPS' strategy was to make sure I did not have a license to foster/adopt when I was finally able to get my adoption hearing before the judge. They succeeded. DFPS and the foster care agency prefer children to stay in unlicensed placements and hotels rather than allow me the opportunity to give my foster sons and their 2 brothers a place to have called their own. The DFPS spent thousands of taxpayer dollars to block me from giving these 4 brothers a chance to have their family together again.) No one should have to: a. Max out their credit cards; b. Get a personal loan c. Empty their savings account d. Pull out all their retirement from the school district pension in order to adopt 4 sibling brothers out of foster care and be contested by a CPS caseworker that never visited my home, never spoke to me in person and knew me all but 3 weeks out of the 18 months my 2 foster sons were in my home. My full story below https://lnkd.in/e_TmX_zm

We need to stand for justice - we need to hold each other accountable to standards that promote justice, and we all need to behave in ways that create the conditions for access to justice - this is how we build strong “villages”!!! https://lnkd.in/gTtYDUTm

CONNECT NY: 2024 State of the State | Watch Monday, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV On the January edition of “CONNECT NY,” we’ll discuss Governor Kathy Hochul’s plans to close a multi-billion dollar hole in the state’s budget, highlight her priorities for the year ahead, and consider what state lawmakers might do during the 2024 legislative session. #WCNY #CNY #CONNECTNY