In a win for grassroots democracy, the group Michiganders for Money Out of Politics turned in over 562,000 signatures this week — well above the threshold needed to put a measure on the November ballot that would ban corporate donations to political causes from public utilities and large state contractors.
Decades ago (mid 90’s) I met a guy at a clinical trial, and he, like me, was also T1D (diabetes), but unlike me, he had only recently developed it. Late 20’s, the “surprise baby” of parents with high-school age kids, and a super healthy, long distance runner, worked as an architect, and he eventually developed chickenpox around age 27. Had some sores, no pneumonia, but was run down, lost weight, had started running again, went back to work, and still felt bad. Visited his doc, had lab work, and boom, T1D triggered by the chickenpox. This was shortly after the 30+ long year study determining that a series of viruses, including chickenpox, can trigger the immune cascade that i results in T1D.
who the fuk has hijacked substack....every one buffers constantly if dealing with white house monkey.....and after 1 plays all the rest are only audios????????
Decades ago (mid 90’s) I met a guy at a clinical trial, and he, like me, was also T1D (diabetes), but unlike me, he had only recently developed it. Late 20’s, the “surprise baby” of parents with high-school age kids, and a super healthy, long distance runner, worked as an architect, and he eventually developed chickenpox around age 27. Had some sores, no pneumonia, but was run down, lost weight, had started running again, went back to work, and still felt bad. Visited his doc, had lab work, and boom, T1D triggered by the chickenpox. This was shortly after the 30+ long year study determining that a series of viruses, including chickenpox, can trigger the immune cascade that i results in T1D.
The Lantern of Partnership: Sharing the Light
The world is a wide and a wonderful sphere,
With challenges growing with every new year.
But Magnífica Humanitas answers the call,
A message of hope and of justice for all. 🌍
You ask what it is? It’s a letter so grand,
From Pope Leo the Fourteenth to every known land.
It states that our dignity cannot be sold,
And systems of power must bravely be bold. 📜
But Leo goes further, and clearly explains,
That no single country can handle the reins.
To conquer the shadows and weather the weather,
The nations and leaders must partner together. 🤝
He calls on the stakeholders—what does that mean?
It’s governments, businesses, folks in between.
It means that the builders and teachers and mayors,
Are all at the table as equal key players. 🏛️
When borders are crossed by a river or breeze,
We share the same air and we sail the same seas.
So international partnerships need to take root,
To harvest a peaceful and plentiful fruit. 🌱
A corporate giant must care for the small,
For a healthy democracy listens to all.
The Pope writes that profit can never outweigh,
The right of the people to have a fair say. ⚖️
If poverty strikes or a hurricane blows,
The weight of the sorrow just grows and it grows.
But global alliances step in to mend,
By acting as brother and acting as friend. ❤️
We must work together to stand against greed,
And make sure our policies plant a good seed.
When truth is the currency everyone shares,
The tyrants are caught in their own sticky snares. 🕸️
He asks that the factories, markets, and banks,
Join in with the workers to strengthen the ranks.
For fairness and equity make a strong floor,
That keeps the dark wolves far away from the door. 🚪
So roll up your sleeves and let’s get to the task,
"What part can I play?" is the question to ask.
Our civic engagement is how we align,
To make this grand vision spark brightly and shine. ✨
From small little towns to a city so steep,
We have a great promise to faithfully keep.
By joining our hands in a worldwide embrace,
We build a secure and a beautiful place. 🏙️
Magnífica Humanitas lights up the way,
To guide us through trouble and into the day.
It proves that a partnership built on respect,
Is exactly the structure we need to erect. 🏗️
Let’s hold up our lanterns and let the light beam,
To fuel this amazing and unified dream.
For when all the stakeholders step up to care,
Our magnificent humanity blooms everywhere! 🌟
Love Western Michigan. Hello from Indiana
who the fuk has hijacked substack....every one buffers constantly if dealing with white house monkey.....and after 1 plays all the rest are only audios????????
People who get chicken pox are then pro to shingles. Children who get vaccinated will not have the virus dormant which can later become shingles