While the world's focused on China's rise, Japan has been quietly boosting its own strategic importance in Asia — and becoming the Indo-Pacific's most trusted power. My talk with @RobertAlanWard of @iiss_org. ⬇️ Clip below and full video in replies.

RT @melissakchan: 🎙️ There's a new podcast, Play the Game — @playthegame_org — about "the people, powers, and politics shaping sport." The…

This is why a nursing home camera bill is needed! yahoo.com/news/articles/shir…

Preventable nursing home hospitalizations cost Medicare $14,000–$30,000 per episode. Medicaid LTC spending spikes in every emergency when family support is cut off. The #EssentialCaregiversAct imposes zero new federal spending. @mtaylorstark @ConsumerVoices @Eric_M_Carlson

Note to America: The World is a necessary component of a World Cup

I'm deeply troubled by reports that six nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago were terminated after participating in union organizing efforts. Every worker deserves the freedom to organize without fear of retaliation. Prime Healthcare must respect workers' rights and engage with employees in good faith. Nurses are essential to patient care, and I'll continue standing with them and fighting to protect workers' rights.

#California: It's inconceivable how a doctor can get arrested for a DUI w/BAC of .30 and not be prosecuted. But @MedBoardOfCA decided to file an accusation 1 yr later. mbc.ca.gov/BreezePDL/documen… #doctor

If Donald Jessica gets a sequel, so do I. Happy 250th, America. 🇺🇸🙄🧠 #VeryStableGenius #PartTwo #parody

RT @melissakchan: After controversies over slavery and sportswashing, this World Cup held in democracies was supposed to be different. But…

Caregivers are often so busy caring for others that they forget to care for themselves. They skip doctor’s appointments. They lose sleep. They live with chronic stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Many put their own health, careers, finances, and relationships on hold while caring for a loved one. The hidden cost of caregiving isn’t just measured in dollars. It’s measured in missed meals, sleepless nights, declining health, and emotional burnout. If we truly value family caregivers, we must do more than thank them. We must support them with resources, respite care, workplace flexibility, and policies that recognize the vital role they play. You cannot pour from an empty cup. To every caregiver reading this: Your health matters too. Take the walk. Schedule the appointment. Ask for help. Rest when you can. Caring for yourself is not selfish; it is necessary. ❤️ Because caregivers deserve care, too.

People are dying in ICE detention at the highest rates in decades, and the Trump Administration is doing everything possible to dodge accountability. This policy was adopted after a former Adelanto detainee died after leaving ICE custody. I have visited Adelanto and spoken with detainees about the inhumane conditions they face. This attempt to cover up neglect and abuse in ICE detention is indefensible.

#California: ICU patients transferred, relocated after small fire and explosion at Kaiser in Manteca msn.com/en-us/news/us/icu-pa… #hospital #PatientSafety

Nurses at Endeavor Health are speaking out for safe staffing and stronger workplace protections. I stand with these nurses and am deeply concerned by allegations that union supporters were fired amid organizing efforts. Endeavor Health must respect workers' rights and engage in good faith. Supporting nurses strengthens our entire health system.

The @CAPublicHealth websites Cal Health Find and the actions database are not showing deficiencies/citations documents against hospitals & SNFs. Haven't for at least 24 hours. Can CDPH director @ericapanMD_CDPH get these sites working again so consumers have the info they need?

@CAPublicHealth website for hospital and nursing home citations/deficiencies has been down all day. This includes Cal Health Find & the actions database.No explanation given on the CDPH website. Basic info is there but enforcement actions are not available.

RT @melissakchan: "While many individual activities remain legal, their cumulative effect can distort democratic processes, constrain publi…

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#SanDiego: Rady Children's Hospital warns of Benadryl challenge on social media after 5 teens treated for overdose. cbs8.com/article/news/health… #Benadryl #ConsumerSafety

They should livestream the removal of his name from the building - it would set records

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