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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN

@rachmh.bsky.social
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Nurse educator in MN, Massachusetts transplant Active during civil rights & Vietnam protests. Former director of hospice for dogs. Loves all animals (often more than people) Forensic Clinical Specialist & Expert witness in immigration court

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 21h
Tiny puppy refuses to leave paralyzed sister's side. Original post
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Krasnov 🍃 @greennomad61.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Truth matters right or just the truth we agree with 🤷🏼‍♀️ Not one animal would stay in a #Zoo if given the choice. Who took away that choice? DYK that depression and psychosis are not uncommon in animals that are kept in #captivity? Many are medicated😔 #DontBuyATicket please Teach your children 🚫🔒
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/09/2026
Ringo Starr is one of the most influential drummers in rock history — and there is no sign of him slowing down. Instead, he is back on the road to lead Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, the supergroup he formed nearly four decades ago. wapo.st/47pcF7H
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TraceyT @traceytaylor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Marcy Gall @marcygall.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Never miss a vote!
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anthrog1rl.bsky.social @anthrog1rl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Dogs #Rescue #Adopt #NYC #NY #NJ Please share & help save this pup from a #KillList 💔🙏
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anthrog1rl.bsky.social @anthrog1rl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Dogs #Rescue #Adopt #NYC #NY #NJ Please share & help save this pup from a #KillList 💔🙏
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anthrog1rl.bsky.social @anthrog1rl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Dogs #Rescue #Adopt #NYC #NY #NJ Please share & help save this pup from a #KillList 💔🙏
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Sanctuary Supply Depot @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Please help. People's needs always increase this time of year but this year is even greater than usual, and when we run out of tents people are sleeping unsheltered. Finances are tight for everyone but how far are any of us from homelessness?
Weeknight drop-ins have tripled we are tired and out of money. Please donate via the links in our bio so we can continue to support unhoused people.We cannot keep up with the demand caused by current situations in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, we need financial support.$18K would allow us to give out additional $0.10 weekly (tent tarp sleeping bag hygiene kit undies) per week through February.Please help 😢
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Ebola cases, deaths in DR Congo outbreak near 7,900 and 3,800 as virus spreads to 2 more health zones
The high fatality rate, along with the large proportion of community deaths, highlights problems with timely case detection and healthcare access.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 24/09/2026
Many of the babies’ autopsy reports were clear: Vitamin K deficiency was the immediate cause of death, or contributed to it. The reports also included details about parents refusing the vitamin K shot, a long-standard injection, for their newborns. (Published May)
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What I Can’t Forget About the Babies Who Died After Not Receiving a Vitamin K Shot
Babies have died after not receiving the vitamin K shot at birth. Their autopsy records underscore how preventable their deaths could have been.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Tylenol during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD, major review finds
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🌸Bibi🌸♿ @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale. I sell pins, compression gloves, artist gloves, back braces, knee braces, wrist braces, compression socks, cute bags & more! Store: Bibipins.com
5 Oval shaped pins with gold outlines with an oval cutout in the middle with a yellow slideable star:

Spoons: Lavender background
Hunger Scale: Red background
Migraine Scale: Blue background
Speaking vs Non Speaking: Green background

The first one has SHE, THEY, HE on top. At the bottom there's HER, THEM, HIM. White background.Galaxy and Moon Bunny Compression Gloves Galaxy, Cat and Mushroom Wrist BracesMushroom and Cat Artist/Drawing Gloves
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Urgent Mystery of Where Viruses Hide www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/s...
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The Urgent Mystery of Where Viruses Hide (Gift Article)
Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how to stop them from spilling back over.
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ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They all knew ahead of time who he is...
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Archaeologists Decode Rules of an Ancient Roman Board Game www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/s...
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Archaeologists Decode Rules of an Ancient Roman Board Game
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Study uncovers no evidence of autism epidemic, despite claims
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Is Wordsmaxxing With 1,400 New Definitions www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/u...
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary Is Wordsmaxxing With 1,400 New Definitions (Gift Article)
Now you have no excuse for not knowing the meaning of “cuffing season,” “shishito” or “glow-up.”
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Word! Hell yes I support this💙💛
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Chilling red flag spotted by Nobel-winning psychiatrist over Trump's nuke image posts - Raw Story
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I 💙 Dogs @dogs100.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Watching a movie with human-like emotions….
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Texas ranch horse is nation's first confirmed equine New World screwworm case
The parasite was found on a hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio County, near Big Bend Ranch Park, according to the U.S. Equestrian Federation.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Advocates, lawmakers call for release of congressionally approved global health funds
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Clancy’s ‘Horrible Thoughts’ and the Mysteries of the Postpartum Brain www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/s...
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Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception. (Gift Article)
Experts say that after childbirth, intrusive thoughts are common and mostly benign. Lindsay Clancy’s story provides a disturbing exception.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
These Mice Have Partly Human Brains www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/s...
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These Mice Have Partly Human Brains (Gift Article)
The animals may help reveal the causes of brain disease in people and point the way to treatments. But researchers already are calling for new ethical guidelines.
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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📌Pure evil ... ALWAYS
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Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/s...
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Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too. (Gift Article)
We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 14/09/2026
"For years, I viewed headlines about nursing strikes with cynicism. But once I began researching the history of nursing unions, I realized how much they have done to push for higher standards of patient care," Dr. Alia Sharif of Mercy Hospital writes.
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Opinion | I am an ethical doctor. That’s why I’m on strike.
For years, I viewed headlines about nursing strikes with cynicism. But once I began researching the history of nursing unions, I realized how much they have done to push for higher standards of patient care, Dr. Alia Sharif writes.
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phoenix509.bsky.social @phoenix509.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨Save Leopard’s life 2 y old pup 🐶 FOSTER 👉NOW B4 he’s KILLED👈 East Coast NY NJ NH NE ME MD DC DE CT PA VA RI VT 😭He’s on DEATH row 🚨Foster/adopt even temporary 2 save his life 👉Plz-RE-POST 👈 He needs SM exposure 2 stay ALIVE Rescue pays👇 2 transport to Ur🏠 Vet/food pd
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omallj.bsky.social @omallj.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Young Fox with Burned Paws and Broken Leg Needs Urgent Care After Flee | The Animal Rescue Site
Pink Paws, a juvenile fox, was found in the aftermath of a wildfire that tore through her homeland. She has burned paws and whiskers and a fractured leg she sustained while fleeing the flames. She nee...
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES DAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 LOVE & DEVOTION OF THE 9/11 SERVICE DOGS 🐾 TOMORROW 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 I will spend the day honoring the heroes & remembering the families & the fallen that horrible day Tonight I am honoring with love the 300 Service Dogs of 9/11. Heroes ⬇️🎶
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Dawna and RealMonkeyCat @dawna9.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Let’s paws to remember the dogs who saved lives on 9/11. Roselle & Michael’s story have stayed with me for 25 years. 🐾💙💜🩷 #Pinks #Voices4Victory
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo tops 6,600 cases
Frustrated workers are violating funeral protocols.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
‘Freakish Little Animals’: Ferret Owners Gather to Celebrate Their Charms www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
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‘Freakish Little Animals’: Ferret Owners Gather to Celebrate Their Charms (Gift Article)
At the largest annual ferret show in the United States, a shrinking community fights to survive.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
President Trump has directed the Interior Department to begin the process of removing or reducing Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, and potentially Mexican gray wolves, while also directing federal agencies to make it easier for ranchers to kill wolves in conflict situations. 🚨 💔 🚨
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anthrog1rl.bsky.social @anthrog1rl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#Dogs #Rescue #Adopt #NYC #NY #NJ Please share & help save this pup from a #KillList 💔🙏
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Scientists Find More Than 1,000 Genetic Variants Linked to Personality www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/s...
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Scientists Find More Than 1,000 DNA Variants Linked to Personality Traits (Gift Article)
More than one million genomes helped identify DNA variants linked to extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism and more. Researchers measured how those traits influenced how people lived.
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National Nurses United @nationalnurses.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
What do nurses at all four of these Prime Health facilities have in common? 📍Anaheim, CA 📍Redding, CA 📍Chicago, IL 📍Reno, NV Nurses went on strike all across the country because we've had enough of Prime putting their profits over our patients' safety!
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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Scientists in China discover new tick-borne virus that causes flu-like illness
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Mount Everest Base Camp Is Melting. Human Urine Is a Contributor. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/s...
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Mount Everest Base Camp Is Melting. Human Urine Is a Contributor. (Gift Article)
More than 6,000 liters are produced daily by thousands of climbers and guides, according to a study.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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Ebola kills 3,000 in DR Congo as control efforts aren’t measuring up
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WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston @wcvb5.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
‘He was my kid’: Family demands answers after police shoot, kill pet donkey during search | Click on the image to read the full story
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‘He was my kid’: Family demands answers after police shoot, kill pet donkey during search
A Georgia family is grieving after their beloved pet donkey, Hee-Haw, was shot and killed by a police officer during a search for a missing child.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Narwhals Have Stunning Spiraled Tusks. That’s Not the Only Twist. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/s...
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Narwhals Have Stunning Spiraled Tusks. That’s Not the Only Twist. (Gift Article)
X-rays revealed that the tusks have an internal opposing twist, which may help explain how they grow so straight — the only tusks like them in nature.
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Ebola death toll approaches 3,000, as case-fatality rate hovers around 50%
Total cases have passed 6,000 in DR Congo.
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Sandy @sandy174.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Repost for STORM 👇💗👇💗👇💗
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Rachel Harriss PhD, RN, PHN @rachmh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
‘I Work, I Sleep, I Eat, I Ferret’: Notes From an Obsessive Subculture www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...
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‘I Work, I Sleep, I Eat, I Ferret’: Notes From an Obsessive Subculture (Gift Article)
At the largest annual ferret show in the United States, a shrinking community fights to survive.
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Buttercup not now I’m on camera Kisses 😘 Later
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