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Amazing news in the fight against malaria!
"I used to dream of the day we would have a safe and effective vaccine against malaria, now we have two," @DrTedros Director-General of the @WHO
Here are 6 facts you may not know about malaria: go.one.org/3RSkEDE
Breaking: A cheap malaria vaccine that can be produced on a massive scale has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization.
The vaccine has been developed by the University of Oxford and is only the second malaria vaccine to be developed. bbc.in/3PD7WGj
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1. For 40 years, we’ve allowed big chains like Walmart to use their financial hold over suppliers to wrest deep discounts for themselves — while driving up the prices that small retailers pay.
This was a huge mistake, and it’s costing us all.
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Obama killing all of his houseplants is the most I’ve ever related to a president
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A shot in the arm X 2 today. Now is a great time to get your flu shot AND the new COVID booster! Reach out to your local pharmacy to get it scheduled.
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“If you had told me 15 years ago that abortion would be legal in Ireland and illegal in many parts of the United States, I would have suggested that you see a psychiatrist,” an Irish observer told @maureendowd. nyti.ms/3RF6vap
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The same SCOTUS that said yesterday that states don’t have the ability to regulate guns today gave states the power to regulate women’s bodies.
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Hi 👋 I'm Iowa Sen Sarah Trone Garriott.
I got involved w/ @MomsDemand to keep kids safe. In '20 I defeated an A-rated NRA Republican & flipped a seat.
Now I'm up against the GOP Sen President, who's also backed by the NRA. Can you RT & follow to help us defeat extremism again?
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It shouldn't matter what age you are. No one needs an AR-15 or any other assault weapon designed to massacre people. When we had an assault weapons ban from 1994-2004, mass shootings went down 43%. After it expired, mass shootings tripled. End the filibuster. Ban assault weapons.
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You either care about gun violence or you don’t.
If you’re taking $ from gun lobbyists & loosening gun safety measures it’s pretty clear which side you’re on.
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Lots of anecdotes about people getting COVID at in-person conferences. I went to one last week in Boston and next week am going to one in Portugal. Both require negative testing for international travel.
Here’s how I plan to not get COVID.
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Make a difference for Self-Help International this spring by supporting the annual fundraising event. The 2022 Spring Gala will be held on Friday, April 1, at the Prairie Links Event Center in Waverly, Iowa. Bid on silent auction items NOW at 32auctions.com/SelfHelp2022 #art
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Happy #GivingTuesday ! 🥰 Double your impact with a gift to Self-Help: selfhelpinternational.org/do…
Today is the last day to get your gift matched 100% by Self-Help's Board of Directors and key partners. Make an impact where it matters!💪🏘
#GivingTuesday2021
ALT Today is the last day to double your impact! With small photo of Teen Girls Club members showing bracelets.
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As leaders gathered for #COP26, African activists called out the injustice of climate change: Africa accounts for 3% of global emissions, while rich countries continue to invest in gas & coal.
Read our takeaways from COP, G20 & other news from the week: go.one.org/3wjRQr2
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“Girls, femmes and gender-expansive young people of color are some of our sharpest and boldest leaders in the fight for social justice.”
This is spot on. Whether it's climate or racial justice, we must make space for young people of color to drive change.insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
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A ‘Historical Event’: First Malaria Vaccine Approved by the World Health Organization nyti.ms/3iEObOR