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An advocacy colleague of mine just complained about having had to sit through a talk short of an hour on how to talk patients into participating in clinical trials *without* a single reference to what clinical trials have to deliver for patients, so here some explaining 🧵
relevant for any patient considering participating in a clinical trial and equally, any patient advocate asked to provide 'a patient perspective' on clinical trials
in cancer, considering ignoring if it's a trial where the risk to yourself and your life is negligeable or you don't dare contradicting your oncologist anyway (though consider changing oncologist in that case)
1 An assault style weapon has been used in 18 of the 20 public mass shootings we've responded to since the Aurora Theater Mass Shooting that took our daughter, Jessi. They are weapons of war designed to turn a body into ground meat. They should not be in the hands of any civilian
2 The killer in our case had a 100 drum that jammed. The only thing the gun industry has done since then is improve the drum so it no longer jams. Why? Because as long as they are protected by PLCAA (Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act) they don't have to do worry if their
3 products hurt, maim, or kill. They can't be sued. One lawn dart killed a child and they were pulled off the market because of consumer protection. Our children die by bullets more than car accidents or disease and we can do nothing! It's past time to repeal PLCAA & hold the
Happy, sunny #WorldBathingDay! This year’s theme is #HealingTogether: reconnection, reuniting and rebirth for our global community. What better example than the people-powered movement driving the renaissance of outdoor pools?
A thread: 1/6
#lidos #community #wellbeing #joy
A thread: 1/6
#lidos #community #wellbeing #joy
Here’s style bible @ELLEDecoUK on the boom in lidos around the country - “Outdoor swimming is back – and in a big way”.
elledecoration.co.uk/lifestyle-cult…
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elledecoration.co.uk/lifestyle-cult…
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Here’s @helenpidd of @guardian on the “lido revolution” which is starting to rebalance the north-south divide in access to outdoor pools –
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…
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theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…
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As a Survivor of #GunViolence and a Trauma Surgeon at @hopkinsmedicine, I’ve seen this public health crisis from numerous vantage points.
Despite my own experience, nothing prepares you when the person you have to take care of is one of your own.
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Despite my own experience, nothing prepares you when the person you have to take care of is one of your own.
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After walking in for Trauma call this AM, my colleague called with the most unexpected message.
Joe, are you on call?
Yes
Our fellow trauma surgeon was just shot and he is on his way to the trauma center.
Listening to that communication, I was frankly numb and in disbelief.
Joe, are you on call?
Yes
Our fellow trauma surgeon was just shot and he is on his way to the trauma center.
Listening to that communication, I was frankly numb and in disbelief.
Realizing this was not some bad #AprilFoolsDay joke, I quickly gathered my things and headed down to the trauma bay to prepare the team.
As we gathered our incredible multi-disciplinary team, I could feel my heart racing not knowing exactly what type of injuries we would face.
As we gathered our incredible multi-disciplinary team, I could feel my heart racing not knowing exactly what type of injuries we would face.
That Time Natives Gave @MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred An Award: A Thread
Last week MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred decided that racial justice for Natives is over by announcing he was cool with the @braves racist name, chop, and chant.
#TheTimelsNow #NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
Last week MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred decided that racial justice for Natives is over by announcing he was cool with the @braves racist name, chop, and chant.
#TheTimelsNow #NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
Apparently Rob Manfred solved racism against Natives when he got Cleveland to stop wearing chief wahoo on the field in 2018.
#TheTimelsNow #NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
#TheTimelsNow #NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
Rob Manfred knows he's the best ever at solving all of the Native baseball racism because he has one Native friend, the National Congress of American Indians @NCAI1944, who gave him an award for it in 2019.
ncai.org/news/articles/…
#TheTimelsNow #NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
ncai.org/news/articles/…
#TheTimelsNow #NotYourMascot #ChangeTheName
ATLANTA FANS ARE NOT RACIST: A Thread
Now that I have your attention:
I mean not *all* Atlanta fans are racist.
The @braves name, chop, and chant are 100% racist. As is Rob Manfred. As is anyone who perpetuates stereotypes that denigrate Natives.
#thetimeisnow #changethename
Now that I have your attention:
I mean not *all* Atlanta fans are racist.
The @braves name, chop, and chant are 100% racist. As is Rob Manfred. As is anyone who perpetuates stereotypes that denigrate Natives.
#thetimeisnow #changethename
What people don't understand is that you can do and participate in things that are racist without being racist yourself. It's your understanding of what you are doing or participating in that makes the difference.
Lets talk about your Aunt Bea.
Aunt Bea loves baseball and is a huge ATL fan. She became a fan when they were the Boston Bees because it tickled her that they shared a name. Her fandom continued when they became the Boston @braves, then the Milwaukee braves, and now as Atlanta.
Aunt Bea loves baseball and is a huge ATL fan. She became a fan when they were the Boston Bees because it tickled her that they shared a name. Her fandom continued when they became the Boston @braves, then the Milwaukee braves, and now as Atlanta.
Yes. I described the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians using the word "pet" .
Since some Atlanta fans are using their cerebral cortices to remember the tomahawk chant instead of learning how actual words work I'll explain, not that they'll bother to admit they misunderstood.
Since some Atlanta fans are using their cerebral cortices to remember the tomahawk chant instead of learning how actual words work I'll explain, not that they'll bother to admit they misunderstood.
English contains 8 parts of speech that have specific functions in a sentence: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and articles.
For our purposes we'll focus on nouns and adjectives.
For our purposes we'll focus on nouns and adjectives.
This is the sentence Atlanta fans are upset with. The contentious portion is "pet tribe", which people wrongly believe I used to compare EBCI with animals.
"Atlanta can buy a pet tribe in the Eastern Band of Cherokee but until this ends and they #changethename they are too."
"Atlanta can buy a pet tribe in the Eastern Band of Cherokee but until this ends and they #changethename they are too."
📌#HRC48 now considering adoption of important resolution on the human rights of indigenous peoples
Next item will be consideration of historic HRC resolution recognizing the right to a #HealthyEnvironment4All
Tune in now to follow live: ▶️media.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k…
Next item will be consideration of historic HRC resolution recognizing the right to a #HealthyEnvironment4All
Tune in now to follow live: ▶️media.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k…
Draft resolution is introduced by @CataDevandas on behalf of 🇨🇷🇲🇻🇲🇦🇸🇮🇨🇭, resolution is sponsored by 4⃣6⃣ States. Describes benefits expected and the massive support behind this proposal: #TheTimeIsNow
Indicates amendments made to draft text to secure broadest consensus...
Indicates amendments made to draft text to secure broadest consensus...
Brazilian amendments withdrawn: these amendments sought to strengthen references to principles of international environmental law in a truncated manner.
Oral amendment expected to address this in a more balanced manner
Hoping for 🇧🇷support for resolution as a result...
Oral amendment expected to address this in a more balanced manner
Hoping for 🇧🇷support for resolution as a result...
ℹ️Short explanation on process & stakes for universal recognition by 🇺🇳UN #HumanRights Council Session #HRC48 of right to a #HealthyEnvironmentForAll
After more than 18 months of consultations, the resolution will be put forward tomorrow by 🇨🇷🇲🇻🇲🇦🇸🇮🇨🇭 (👏for leadership)
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After more than 18 months of consultations, the resolution will be put forward tomorrow by 🇨🇷🇲🇻🇲🇦🇸🇮🇨🇭 (👏for leadership)
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Recognizing the right to a safe, clean, healthy & sustainable environment wld enable not only tackling the ecological crises upon us but also promoting enviro justice.
We know the benefits of such a recognition: it has been documented at the national level across the world.
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We know the benefits of such a recognition: it has been documented at the national level across the world.
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First on rationale: universal recognition of this right wld enable UN Human Rights framework to reflect state of law in vast majority of nations & regional frameworks. Currently UN lags behind, failing to mobilize political focus & resources as needed
The recognition wld help
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The recognition wld help
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Ten reasons why #TheTimeIsNow for the UN to recognize that everyone, everywhere, has the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment (R2HE)
#1--more than 80% of UN member states (155+ out of 193) already recognize this right via regional treaties, constitutions, or legislation, from Argentina to Zambia
#2--A rights-based approach, including R2HE, can equitably & effectively address the global environmental crisis--the climate emergency, biodiversity collapse, pervasive pollution & emerging infectious diseases spilling over from wildlife and livestock into people, like COVID-19
9 yrs ago tonight I went to bed in peace. I have not known peace since. At the midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises our Jessi was slaughtered with 11 others. The killer easily bought his arsenal online without a background check. People KNEW (1)
that something was wrong with him...including his parents & therapist. How many others are there out there that are not stable enough to be in procession of a firearm? How many others are purchasing arsenals on line without so much as a verification of (2)
there identity. How many other innocent lives will continue to be taken. Since our Jessi was slaughtered, 360,000 other families have learned how easy it is to have this nightmare happen to them. Don't be one of them. Get involved...(3)
1/ Eight people were killed & others were injured in a shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, CA today. The gunman was also dead.
This appears to be the 15th mass murder & 231st mass shooting in the first 146 days of 2021
This appears to be the 15th mass murder & 231st mass shooting in the first 146 days of 2021
2/ As gun violence ⬆️ , investing in the communities closest to the pain of interpersonal violence & tightening our nation's lax gun laws should be an absolute priority for lawmakers -- particularly those who *campaign* on these issues every election cycle #TheTimeIsNow
3/ Gun violence getting worse:
- more mass shootings in 2021 (at this point in 2020, there were 135 now at 231)
- homicides in 34 cities ⬆️ 49% (compared to 2019) & 24% (compared to 2020)
- deaths at hands of racially motivated extremists⬆️
- threats against lawmakers ⬆️ 107%
- more mass shootings in 2021 (at this point in 2020, there were 135 now at 231)
- homicides in 34 cities ⬆️ 49% (compared to 2019) & 24% (compared to 2020)
- deaths at hands of racially motivated extremists⬆️
- threats against lawmakers ⬆️ 107%
We're kicking off another #TheTimeIsNow press conference urging the Senate to prioritize gun reform and pass life-saving legislation *this year*
Watch it here: facebook.com/gunsdownameric…
Watch it here: facebook.com/gunsdownameric…
2/ @gregoryjackson recalls how he fought for his life in 2013 after being shot by a stray bullet.
Over 800,000 people have been shot and killed by gun violence since then...yet Congress has refused to take action
Over 800,000 people have been shot and killed by gun violence since then...yet Congress has refused to take action
@gregoryjackson 3/ @fred_guttenberg stresses that gun violence happens in every community across America.
Gun safety is public safety
Gun safety is community safety
"If we address gun violence, we all become safer." #TheTimeIsNow
Gun safety is public safety
Gun safety is community safety
"If we address gun violence, we all become safer." #TheTimeIsNow
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22 years since Columbine, we still have a serious epidemic of Gun Violence in this country.
The solutions are straightforward but sadly there are still many opponents to change who still push the lies that their rights would end up being infringed on.
22 years since Columbine, we still have a serious epidemic of Gun Violence in this country.
The solutions are straightforward but sadly there are still many opponents to change who still push the lies that their rights would end up being infringed on.
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Nobody is infringing on anyone’s individual rights. We’re calling for background checks on PEOPLE, not guns. Mandatory Safety courses for PEOPLE, not guns. Stricter negligence penalties for PEOPLE, not guns. This isn’t about just the guns, it’s the people too.
Nobody is infringing on anyone’s individual rights. We’re calling for background checks on PEOPLE, not guns. Mandatory Safety courses for PEOPLE, not guns. Stricter negligence penalties for PEOPLE, not guns. This isn’t about just the guns, it’s the people too.
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Many law abiding Gun owners are in favor of these reforms. Sadly, the National Rifle Association is lobbying for a status quo that sees countless of American lives lost to what seems to be an endless amount of tragic shootings.
Many law abiding Gun owners are in favor of these reforms. Sadly, the National Rifle Association is lobbying for a status quo that sees countless of American lives lost to what seems to be an endless amount of tragic shootings.
1/ As we commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the shooting in Columbine High School today, it looks like there's a mass shooting event unfolding at a Stop & Shop in West Hempstead, NY. It appears that 3 people are shot, 1 may be dead, shooter got away: nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-c…
2/ We don't know all the details, but early reports suggest this may be workplace related. Unfortunately, such shootings are common
We just experienced the FedEx shooting in IN on Thursday, which left 8 dead. So far, we've had at least 16 shootings at workplaces in 2021
We just experienced the FedEx shooting in IN on Thursday, which left 8 dead. So far, we've had at least 16 shootings at workplaces in 2021
3/ We absolutely need Congressional action to strengthen our gun laws
Since Columbine 22 years ago, at least 748,192 people have died from guns...we've all waited long enough and frankly we refuse to wait any longer #TheTimeIsNow
Since Columbine 22 years ago, at least 748,192 people have died from guns...we've all waited long enough and frankly we refuse to wait any longer #TheTimeIsNow
1/ Since Senate was last in session on April 15, we saw
- 429 instances of gun violence
- 156 gun deaths
- 309 injuries
And so I was surprised that when Senate gaveled back in at 3pm today, @SenSchumer took to the floor w/o mentioning these fatalities or a plan to end them...
- 429 instances of gun violence
- 156 gun deaths
- 309 injuries
And so I was surprised that when Senate gaveled back in at 3pm today, @SenSchumer took to the floor w/o mentioning these fatalities or a plan to end them...
@SenSchumer 2/ Following @SenSchumer's remarks, @DickDurbin took to the Senate floor & did address the public health crisis of gun violence, promising to hold more hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee and urging Republicans to support gun reform measures
Watch: c-span.org/video/?c495936…
Watch: c-span.org/video/?c495936…
@SenSchumer @DickDurbin 3/ @DickDurbin noted @POTUS' 6 initial steps for reducing gun violence and celebrated the President's commitment to invest in community-based gun violence intervention programs
Today's the anniversary of the Senate’s deadly failure to pass gun violence prevention reform via the filibuster.
What happened on 4/17/13 shows exactly why we must #AbolishTheFilibuster — & why we must stop at nothing to push the Senate to pass background checks today.
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What happened on 4/17/13 shows exactly why we must #AbolishTheFilibuster — & why we must stop at nothing to push the Senate to pass background checks today.
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The legislation that was killed on the Senate floor 8 years ago today was in response to the Sandy Hook shooting, where 20 first-graders & 6 school employees were senselessly murdered.
Americans across the country, DEMANDED Congress strengthen our weak gun laws. @NewtownAction
Americans across the country, DEMANDED Congress strengthen our weak gun laws. @NewtownAction
In response, the Senate took up a series of gun reform bills. The reforms included a bipartisan bill to expand Brady Background Checks, aka “Manchin-Toomey”.
Why background checks? A shocking 1 in 5 guns in America is sold without a background check.
Why background checks? A shocking 1 in 5 guns in America is sold without a background check.
14 years ago today, I watched in horror as a gunman opened fire at my alma mater, Virginia Tech.
32 people were killed and 23 were injured that day.
As a student, I'd spent countless hours in the building struck by the shooter. Here's what I've learned since.
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32 people were killed and 23 were injured that day.
As a student, I'd spent countless hours in the building struck by the shooter. Here's what I've learned since.
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Some of my friends had become professors at Virginia Tech, and I only learned later that they were safe.
It was an awful day that I will never forget. In the years since as Prez of @bradybuzz, I’ve become close friends w/ more survivors & their families. krisbrownbrady.medium.com/april-is-a-pai…
It was an awful day that I will never forget. In the years since as Prez of @bradybuzz, I’ve become close friends w/ more survivors & their families. krisbrownbrady.medium.com/april-is-a-pai…
.@clgoddard was in French class at #VirginiaTech when he was shot 4x.
Today, those bullet fragments are still lodged in his body. He takes daily pills to prevent lead poisoning.
The toll of gun violence continues for years and lifetimes. #EndGunViolence
people.com/crime/virginia…
Today, those bullet fragments are still lodged in his body. He takes daily pills to prevent lead poisoning.
The toll of gun violence continues for years and lifetimes. #EndGunViolence
people.com/crime/virginia…
1/ Gun violence is a public health crisis we can solve if leaders *live up to their campaign promises* & prioritize life-saving community investments and gun reform legislation
#TheTimeIsNow for our leaders to act and for us to hold them accountable to the promises they made us
#TheTimeIsNow for our leaders to act and for us to hold them accountable to the promises they made us
2/ In the early days of the Biden administration we've seen:
- House pass life saving reforms
- Biden take key steps & commit $50B to community programs
- Senate has done *NOTHING*
- House pass life saving reforms
- Biden take key steps & commit $50B to community programs
- Senate has done *NOTHING*
3/ We are way past done waiting for our lawmakers to find just the right political moment to act.
#TheTimeIsNow to find a credible path forward on reforms
#TheTimeIsNow to find a credible path forward on reforms
1. Today, for the first time in decades, our government is going to take meaningful action to reduce gun violence in America. Here's a thread of some of what will change, and what still needs to be done. #TheTimeIsNow
2. First, President Biden is nominating a truly outstanding person to head the ATF. By nominating David Chipman to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, @POTUS is demonstrating just how seriously his administration takes gun violence. #TheTimeIsNow
3. President Biden is ordering the Justice Department to make rule changes to stop the spread of ghost guns. These untraceable firearms require no background checks, and include build-at-home kits and 3D printed guns. #TheTimeIsNow
In recent weeks, the UN has moved closer than ever before to recognizing the human right to a healthy and sustainable environment (R2E). This (lengthy) thread highlights some of the most important developments. 1/16
universal-rights.org/blog/thetimeis…
universal-rights.org/blog/thetimeis…
On Feb 23, @URGthinktank launched a policy report entitled #TheTimeIsNow making the case for global recognition of the R2E, which was co-authored by @SREnvironment David Boyd, @marc_limon and myself. universal-rights.org/urg-policy-rep… 2/
At the report launch, High Commissioner @mbachelet, UNEP head @andersen_inger, @UNICEF head Henrietta Fore, foreign ministers of Fiji, Costa Rica, Maldives & ambassadors of Germany and Switzerland all agreed #TheTimeIsNow to recognize the right. 3/16
1/ Last week, after @JoeBiden said he'll focus on infrastructure rather than gun violence prevention as his next legislative priority, over 87 gun violence prevention organizations came together urging @POTUS to prioritize gun reform & Congress to work w/ him on it #TheTimeIsNow
We know that @POTUS has it in him to make gun violence prevention a #1 priority.
We know because he did it before:
✅ when he worked w/ Jim Brady to pass the Brady Bill ✅ when he worked w/ @bradybuzz to pass an assault weapons ban
#TheTimeIsNow to act. npr.org/2021/03/28/981…
We know because he did it before:
✅ when he worked w/ Jim Brady to pass the Brady Bill ✅ when he worked w/ @bradybuzz to pass an assault weapons ban
#TheTimeIsNow to act. npr.org/2021/03/28/981…
3/30/21 marks 40 years since Jim Brady was shot in the Reagan assassination attempt. He was paralyzed for life but didn't let that stop him. @POTUS can honor Jim Brady & save countless lives by taking immediate action to reduce gun violence. #TheTimeIsNow
So many Americans like me remember exactly where they were the day @WhiteHouse's Jim Brady was shot, 40 years ago this Tuesday.
It is fresh in our minds as our country's gun violence epidemic continues to rage. #TheTimeIsNow #EnoughIsEnough @POTUS bradyunited.org/podcast/episod…
It is fresh in our minds as our country's gun violence epidemic continues to rage. #TheTimeIsNow #EnoughIsEnough @POTUS bradyunited.org/podcast/episod…
1/ President @JoeBiden beat the NRA & passed the Assault Weapons Ban & the Brady bill in 1994. After the Sandy Hook tragedy, he led the @WhiteHouse task force to #EndGunViolence & met with the victims' families & gun violence prevention groups. #TheTimeIsNow
2/ After the Sandy Hook tragedy, @BarackObama asked @JoeBiden to lead the @WhiteHouse task force to #EndGunViolence because there was no one better equipped to tackle this life or death issue. He knows what needs to be done & he should do it. #TheTimeIsNow nytimes.com/2013/01/15/us/…
3/ On January 4, 2016, @BarackObama signed an array of executive actions to reduce gun violence. While @POTUS strategizes on how to pass legislation, he can pass executive actions that could save many lives. obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-offi… #TheTimeIsNow #EndGunViolence
