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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

@darthbluesky.bsky.social the shelter where I volunteer is raising money to build new cat condos, so their temporary residents have the best experience as they await new their homes. This shelter is completely donation funded and they do amazing work. animalhumanenm.givevirtuous.org/donate/cat-c...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

15 red beads for the 15 blood transfusions I received during treatment for osteosarcoma in my 20s, and I thank my lucky stars for the people who donated. Please, if you’ve ever considered donating, now is the time.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@darthbluesky.bsky.social sweet Spooky is 19yo & blind & looking for a loving home to live out her last days. She’s the gentlest girl, just needs a warm bed & a steady environment so she doesn’t take a tumble ☺️ AHNM offers free vet care for the first year, too! animalhumanenm.org/adopt/adopta...

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Amesh Adalja @ameshaa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

“I will never understand how the HPV vaccine, a cancer prevention tool, became controversial. We have a way to prevent the big C.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...

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CIDRAP Op-Ed: The HPV vaccine I could not (sadly) give my younger self

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Being a young adult cancer survivor means I had a bucket list early in life. After years of having “adopt a senior cat” on my bucket list, I can finally add a ✅ Meet Boo - 14yo, last cat at the shelter, and all he wants is snuggles and snik snaks. Happy to oblige ☺️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Bobina update: She. Is. Home. The shelter has worked hard to find what works for this girl, & she has been matched!! Rubber mats have made her a walking machine. @darthbluesky.bsky.social is hibernating real soon so wanted to end the season on a high note! Wobbly, yes! Given up on love, no! Xo Bobs

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Bobina’s in the Halloween spirit 👻 This happy girl is still seeking her family. This shelter is also now offering 1 year free vet services, in case you know of anyone able to welcome a disabled kitteh… she is truly the loviest girl. @darthbluesky.bsky.social animalhumanenm.org/adopt/adopta...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Bobina update (CW - wobbly kitty syndrome depicted): Still seeking her family, and trying a new accessible litter box. Cerebellar hypoplasia is no joke, but she’s the happiest girl as long as you provide 1, snuggles, and 2, wormies. animalhumanenm.org/adopt/adopta... @darthbluesky.bsky.social

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I’ve lived a lot of places, and only call a couple “home.” This is one. The courage of these folks to come out to protest in a place like this is unmatched. The kindness and support WVians show their neighbors, no matter where they come from, is incredible. These people didn’t vote for this.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Meet Bobina. She has “wobbly cat syndrome,” a condition that affects her balance. It’s the only life she’s ever known, & is a happy, silly girl who loves snuggling. Sadly, she’s landed back at the shelter. Note: bored by health policy 😂 @darthbluesky.bsky.social animalhumanenm.org/adopt/adopta...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

If you’re self-employed, a farmer, an early retiree, who isn’t super “online,” and you’ve just learned your premium is going to go up by $30K next year, would you be signing up for ACA in a couple weeks? Even if there is a change now, millions who have counted on Obamacare for decades will be lost.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

@darthbluesky.bsky.social drum roll… FRANKIE FOUND A HOME! So sad I won’t see that handsome face anymore, but he deserves all the love and treats and pets. Thanks everyone for following his journey, it was nice sharing him with you!!

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

- Undoc ppl can’t qualify for fed-funded health care - Doc ppl are eligible to *purchase* insurance but the admin is cutting who, like refugees & asylees, even more - Doc ppl have a 5yr wait for Medicaid - Dems want affordability & accessibility extended *for those who qualify.* THE GOP👏IS👏LYING👏

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

@darthbluesky.bsky.social update: So sad to report that Frankie is still @ the shelter today, 9/29. But that just means his fam is still out there! If you know anyone in the SW who wants a silly floof, check out his profile (he’s still open, give them a call!) animalhumanenm.org/adopt/adopta...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

@darthbluesky.bsky.social can we all cross our fingers for Frankie today? He was in a house fire and has been at the shelter for many weeks. He’s such a love bug, he deserves the best family and I think they may have arrived today. I go back Monday and I’m hoping he’ll be gone to his forever home 🤞

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Ironically, I’m celebrating my 14th cancerversary today - the day my bone tumor was cut out of my knee. And I prob wouldnt be here without leucovorin. Osteosarcoma patients depend on this drug for the best outcomes. The inevitable shortages will terrorize patients and even endanger their lives.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

TRIPLE vaxxed! So excited to get my COVID shot today, along w flu & tetanus (was due -every 10 years, y’all!). If you can, I highly recommend doing it now. I usually wait a bit longer, but ACIP (federal vax committee) meets next week, & we can’t predict what the RFK admin will do as far as access.

Mina shows off her upper arm band-aids after getting her covid, flu, and tetanus shots. She is giving a silly scowl and wearing a navy blue Zohran for New York City tee with the sleeves rolled up.

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

So proud of my friend @minaschultz.bsky.social who had this article published in her local Albuquerque newspaper. She is an excellent health policy specialist. New Mexico is very lucky to have her. please read this article when you get a chance. Thank you. www.abqjournal.com/opinion/arti...

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OPINION: Policymakers need to protect New Mexico's health system in wake of cuts

T hanks to the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” over 15 million Americans are set to lose their health care in the coming months and years, and

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

When I was helping people navigate the ACA marketplace, my clients w/ subsidies included retired coal miners, the owner of the local diner, and parents caring for their disabled adult children. Congress has had plenty of time to act. They know what’s at stake. Rs are *choosing* to increase costs.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

And there will be 90% fewer Navigators to help enrollees review their options and find other coverage. Navs, under the ACA, provide free, expert, community-based, trusted, unbiased health insurance counseling, education, and outreach. Trump slashed their funding as one of his first acts in office.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This will cost lives. Most undocumented AND documented immigrants are only eligible for emergency Medicaid - to cover the cost of stabilizing them when they are literally dying. How many will forgo necessary care due to fear of deportation? This is heinous. www.statnews.com/2025/07/17/i...

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Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE

ICE officials will be given access to 79 million Medicaid recipients' personal data, including home addresses, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the U.S., according to an agree...

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Ken Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

This is correct. Any candidate cynically “triangulating” on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so. There’s still so much time to advance candidates that DON’T suck.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

People always ask me how to support their friend/family member dealing w cancer. This is it. I don’t know this person, but a glance at their story leads me to believe we may have gotten the same horrific diagnosis. Food is the best medicine & relieves so much hardship for patient AND caregivers 🌻

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

There are 3 weeks between these 2 pics. In the 1st, I’m about to be uninsured. In the 2nd, I’m about to be diagnosed with bone cancer. Thanks to the ACA, I was able to join my parents’ plan and get the care I needed to survive some really crummy treatment. Happy bday to the law that saved my life.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Calling your senator WORKS (I don’t have one-taxation without representation, y’all) and only takes a few seconds. “Hi, I am a constituent from [zip code] and I demand Senator ____ vote no on the continuing resolution.” Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 will patch you through to the right office.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

So much ACA sabotage in one proposed rule. Long story short: make enrollment less available and more onerous so people give up trying to get covered. Oh, and also take coverage away from DACA recipients, who just got access in Nov. www.cms.gov/newsroom/fac...

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2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule | CMS

IntroductionToday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the “Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule” that proposes standards for the Health Insurance Marketplaces, ...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I am a “long term” survivor of bone cancer thanks to my team at the University of Missouri. While I am here today, it was a long and painful recovery, with lasting side effects. Patients deserve more innovative treatments, which we can’t get if research is defunded. www.komu.com/news/midmiss...

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MU research included in projects affected by NIH payment cuts

As the NIH announces slashing of some research costs, an MU trial recipient reflects on local research needs.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

“This change will directly benefit people enrolled without subsidies who pay the full premium for their health insurance.” So less than 10% of enrollees will benefit. This will essentially kill the program 😞 www.cms.gov/newsroom/pre...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Work requirements and per capita caps aren’t the only potential cuts looming for Medicaid. While reductions in federal funding will create risk in all expansion states, some have enacted trigger laws to make it a quick break: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

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9 States Poised To End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding - KFF Health News

About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Another .gov website DEI scrub victim: the HHS page on the ACA’s section 1557. The provision that protects against health coverage and care discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. www.hhs.gov/civil-rights...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Trump wants you to pay more for your meds. Period.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

175 questions Sen. Elizabeth Warren has for RFK, Jr. ahead of his (yet to be scheduled) confirmation hearing for Sec. of HHS. If only more of our representatives gave a damn like she does… Read all 175 here: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Something to watch. Access to free preventive services actually saves $$ (think catching cancer early). This is a *ridiculous* case that shouldn’t have made it this far.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Introduced today: the Health Care Affordability Act, to continue the robust premium tax credits for ACA coverage made possible by the IRA. Otherwise, it expires at the end of this year, and premiums will spike for millions who buy their own insurance. www.shaheen.senate.gov/shaheen-bald...

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Shaheen, Baldwin, Underwood Seek to Lower Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans with Bicameral Legislation to Permanently Extend Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits | U.S. Senator Jeanne Sha...

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with U.S....

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Obamacare just keeps on giving. 23.6 million people have enrolled in ACA marketplace coverage so far, with a week left before the deadline. That’s MILLIONS more than enrolled in all of last open enrollment period. Spread the word - if you’re not covered, 2025 health plans are available until 1/15.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

While advocates have known about this historic IRA provision for some time, many average Americans still haven’t heard about the savings that are about to hit them (yes, SAVINGS). (FWIW, a *single* life-saving Neulasta injection, used by cancer patients across the country, costs about $6,000.)

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

He made sure Medicare, Medicaid (and now marketplace) were carefully supported and monitored. Human rights trailblazer all over the place.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

New! Last night’s stay means DACA recipients can *still* get covered at HealthCare.gov. Now is the time to take advantage of access to health care.

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Thanks to an extension, there’s still a day left to get covered for Jan. 1, 2025 via HealthCare.gov. Still have time until Jan. 15, but if you want a *full* year of coverage, sign up now!

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