Already, more than 11,000 additional TB patients are estimated to have died in the two months since almost all USAID funding froze on January 24, according to a model built by UN-affiliated organization Stop TB Partnership.
We fell down the staircase: A conversation with @stephanienolen.bsky.social about tuberculosis and making our future more perilous. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/h ...
-- John Green (@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social) March 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Why does Trump refuse to close Biden's open borders?
#5 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-03-31 11:49 AM | Reply | Flag:
Why do you and your failing party continue to lie?
"Under the Trump administration, the southern border has experienced a significant decrease in illegal crossings, reaching lows not seen in decades. In February 2025, Border Patrol agents recorded approximately 8,347 apprehensions of migrants attempting to cross the border unlawfully between ports of entry, marking a 94.1 percent decrease compared to February 2024, when the number stood at 140,641"
www.newsweek.com
The relationship between MAGA and disease in close; intimate.
It's what they've taught us to expect.
#19 | Posted by eberly
USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, primarily focuses on providing humanitarian assistance and funding global development projects, such as combating diseases like tuberculosis (TB), improving food security, and supporting education and democracy abroad. However, its activities often have indirect but significant implications for the U.S., including Kansas City and border-related issues.
USAID's Connection to U.S. Interests:
1. Public Health and Disease Prevention: USAID plays a critical role in controlling global health threats like TB. The recent freeze in USAID funding has led to an estimated 11,000 additional TB deaths globally since January 24, 2025, and disrupted TB prevention programs in 24 countries. This could increase the risk of TB cases spreading to the U.S., as international travelers or migrants may bring the disease across borders. The U.S. has already seen a rise in TB cases, with over 9,000 reported in 2023"a 16% increase from the previous year[2][5].
2. Food Security and Agricultural Research: USAID funds agricultural research programs that benefit both developing nations and U.S. farmers. For example, Kansas State University (K-State) hosts labs funded by USAID that develop drought-resistant crops and improve food systems globally. These programs also enhance U.S. agriculture by advancing crop resilience to climate change and pests. The funding freeze has jeopardized these efforts, leading to lab closures and potential disruptions in the U.S. food supply chain[3][6].
3. Immigration and Border Stability: In Latin America, USAID supports initiatives addressing poverty, violence, and corruption"key drivers of migration to the U.S. With 83% of USAID's projects in the region now cut, experts warn of increased migration pressures at the southern border. This could strain resources in border states and cities like Kansas City that may receive migrants[4][7].
Broader Implications:
The freeze on USAID funding not only affects global humanitarian efforts but also poses risks to U.S. national security, public health, and economic stability. While its primary focus is international development, the agency's work often aligns with protecting American interests by mitigating global crises before they impact the U.S. directly.
Citations:
[1] www.npr.org
[2] www.nbcnews.com
[3] www.kcur.org
[4] www.wlrn.org
[5] www.context.news
[6] moneywise.com
[7] www.cnn.com
[8] www.cnn.com
[9] www.kcur.org
[10] www.aljazeera.com
Kansas Has a Double Outbreak of Measles and Tuberculosis. Meanwhile, State Lawmakers Are Dropping Vaccine Requirements
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@#108 ... That what H1Bs are all about. Bring others in ... to pay them less. ...
Remember this little kerfuffle back in December of last year?
Trump defends foreign worker visas, siding with Musk amid MAGA backlash (December 2024)
abc7.com
... President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday defended the visa program that allows highly skilled foreign workers to immigrate to the US, marking his first comments on an issue that has divided his supporters this week.
Trump said in an interview with The New York Post that he's "a believer in H-1B," referring to the visas granted to thousands of foreign workers who immigrate to the US to fill specialized jobs. ...
Great, so are now wiling to tell ClownShack and Snoofy that illegal immigration hurts the working poor in the US and that deporting them will ultimately increase their wages and standard of living?
This is the only logical conclusion. Even Bernie Sanders when I first learned about him, and supported him took a similar logical position.
"My concern about the bill that I voted against was that there was too much emphasis on bringing low-wage workers into this country," he said. "What I want to see, and what is better about the recent bill, is a pathway toward citizenship, which is absolutely essential."
archive.nytimes.com
Sigur Rs - Starlfur (1999)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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[Vsa 1]
Bl ntt yfir, himininn
Bl ntt yfir mr
Horf-inn t um gluggann, minn me hendur
Faldar undir kinn
Hugsum daginn minn, dag og g ... r
[Vsa 2]
Bl nttftin, kl ... a mig
Beint upp rm
Breii mjku, s ... ngina
Loka augunum
g fel hausinn minn, undir s ... ng
[Br]
Starir mig
Ltill lfur
Breytir mr
En hreyfist ekki
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Migrants-- legal and illegal-- also toil in bloody American slaughterhouses, earning low wages that ensure the profitability of the meat-processing industries: www.nbcnews.com
#135 | Posted by LampLighter
by the MAGA troll farm
It's not a 'MAGA troll farm'; it's more of a leftist TDS troll farm.
A farm is defined by the farmer, not the animals.
Any magas are more like hawks and foxes raiding this zombie birdhouse.
present for you lamps-
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