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Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
I don't understand clear disregard for the will of the people. MA citizens know the wealthiest pay less taxes than most, so we voted for the #FairShareAmendment.
With overwhelming Democratic majorities in the corner office & both legislative branches, why undo that? #mapoli 1/2
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
This is a really important thread, at a time where ALL elections matter. The #Massachusetts Governor's Council has significant power, and we must be informed about this position, and elect the pro-choice candidate, @MaraDolan .
On the anniversary of losing Roe, remember that protecting reproductive rights is in the hands of our state judges too. Governor’s Councillors must be pro-choice. Read the long anti-choice history of Marilyn Devaney here. (1/ ) #mapoli 🧵 maradolan.com/newsletters-bl…
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Where does Arlington need safer streets? Take the Complete Streets survey to tell the Town! Survey closes Feb. 7th. mapc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
As lava continues to flow from the Mauna Loa volcano, CNN’s @David_Culver explains to @ErinBurnett the dangers of the acidic gases in the air from the eruption and how people with respiratory issues should stay away. Watch here:
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Boston friends - tip of the week - there is a Covid Vaccine walk-in clinic that has no wait! I went today, super easy.
Tufts Medical Center Vaccine and Testing Clinic
Location: 276 Tremont St., Boston, MA
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
tuftsmedicalcenter.org/Vacci…
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
At this point, arguing that masks don’t do anything approaches flat earth statements.
The real conversation to have is around the trade offs. They aren’t perfect.
Ventilation, paid time off, testing, etc are all very important this winter. time.com/6231516/universal-m…
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
I don't know if you all remember the "I Voted" sticker design contest for Ulster County that went viral and the internet all voted for this design but...it really did win, and they are using it for the current election: dailyfreeman.com/2022/10/30/…
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
We just learned that someone drove a car into the outdoor seating at Town Tavern. We hope very much that no one was hurt. A new vision for safety on Mass Ave is sorely needed.
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
I learned some things about feline poxvirus as an EXAMPLE to talk about a similar virus. If a cat gets a catpox, it can spread to cat people.
If there’s an outbreak & only cat folks can be tested, it will seem like ONLY cats or cat people get it. Cats start getting dirty looks.
ALT An orange cat is looking at you with a question mark on his head. The picture also has a cartoon cow, a cartoon chart of data and a cartoon science test tube.
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Now we’re talking! Time for people to see a real, forceful push for it. Use the bully pulpit. We need more.
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Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Showing strength and protecting the right to choose is **unifying.**
Doing something shows people their vote is worth it and translates to change.
Doing nothing is catastrophic. It is not a neutral choice. It’s the destructive choice.
It’s time to be brave. Fear is not a plan.
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Better than a gas tax suspension:
Spain is temporarily cutting the price of transit tickets by 30-50%.
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Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Supreme Court Votes 5-4 To Lock Nation’s Toddlers In Hot Cars bit.ly/3xUHQpu
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
NOTE:
even if you live in a state or abortion is currently legal there is no guarantee that it won’t be made illegal and that abortions performed when legal will become post hoc criminalized. Texas is already on its bullshit. Their laws will become models for other states.
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Darkly amused by people referencing the “Founding Fathers” today because forced pregnancy primarily by women of color is exactly what they would have wanted.
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And lo, how their hearts did break
for they heard the orange cat
had not been fed, and had only had a little snack since breakfast
ALT An orange cat is dramatically swooning into a cushion. One front paw is curled to his chest, and the other front paw is outstretched like he is auditioning for a community theater Hamlet production
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Sixteen-year-old @PetruSofio of Arlington is helping make busy intersections a bit safer by increasing crosswalk countdowns. Walking time went from 7 seconds to 13 (12.57) seconds here at Alewife Brook Parkway & Broadway in Somerville. @wbznewsradio
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Last night I joined Somerville Alliance for Safe Street’s Rt 16 Coalition for a community walk + talk. I’m continually inspired by the fierce advocacy and outreach by this coalition. (1/3)
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
I don’t think people understand the rules of the game.
Jen Litowski @[email protected] retweeted
Remember: there’s not only one way to reduce COVID, there are many. Some are available immediately, others take work.
None is entirely sufficient alone but we should both do what works now but also work to implement more sustainable tools that will be less burdensome.