Shalina Chatlani
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health care reporter for stateline, with an investigative itch. instagram: shalina.chatlani Tips n tricks: 📧 schatlani @stateline .org, signal: 504 408 1346
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Very exciting! Post
@nytimes
fellowship, I'm covering health care nationally for
@statesnewsroom
and
@stateline_news
. I'll be focusing on the business of health care and environmental health mostly, but I am open to all pitches. ✉️schatlani [at] stateline. org. Please RT!
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🚨I am so excited to announce that I’m working with the
@nytimes
this year as one of the inaugural local investigations fellows! I’ll be looking at health care issues in Mississippi. 🚨
And after that I’ll be returning to the
@statesnewsroom
. 🎊🎊
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural class of the Local Investigations Fellowship. The journalists, who hail from five states, will produce signature investigative work focused on their state or region.
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Really love this podcast episode. Mental health & terms like “crazy” often used to describe women doesn’t get discussed much in the
#AAPI
community. As a South Asian woman I know therapy is often a taboo subject. Cool to hear from
@deepikapadukone
on it
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Surreal to see the Pink House in Jackson painted white. This clinic was at the heart of the Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v Wade. And now it’s being turned into a luxury consignment store in a highly gentrified neighborhood.
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Evacuated from New Orleans last night and made it to Jackson, where as one could expect gas stations filling up and grocery stores packed. But I feel the community coming together- a nice couple just offered to pay for my gas. These are the times where I appreciate the south.
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In April, Mississippi enacted the Pregnancy Resource Act. It gives $3.5M in tax credits to corporations for donations to “pregnancy resource centers.”
These PRCs, which convince women not to get abortions, are pretty secretive. So, we started digging. 🧵
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INBOX: all of orleans parish is without power due to hurricane Ida
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During a Mississippi health conference I can hear the exhaustion in the state epidemiologist's voice when he said:
"Let's just not take any livestock medicine, guys."
That was the response to a reporter asking about the variety of livestock medicine people are using for COVID
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I’m so thrilled to be one of the inaugural
@nytimes
local investigations fellows!
.
@chatlanis
is a reporter for States Newsroom in New Orleans. Ms. Chatlani, who was raised in Mississippi, will live in Jackson for a year to examine the state’s health care system.
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🚨 Last Friday was my last day at the Gulf States Newsroom! Stay tuned for my exciting next steps. 🚨
What I can say now though is that I'll be spending the next year investigating issues of healthcare in Mississippi. I'm so proud of what I've been able to accomplish at GSN 🧵
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No comment on
@NPR
's bias or lack of bias, but will say that public funding to NPR does more than just produce quality journalism. It employs hundreds of reporters and writers with loads of talent who cover hurricanes, tornados, local elections, etc for their local communities
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In April, Mississippi signed into law its biggest ever income tax cut -- reducing state revenue by $185 million in the next year alone. Lawmakers say people will spend those dollars and fuel the economy. So.. why is MS taking money away from students?
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One woman impacted by this is Getty Israel, who runs a clinic that gives resources to pregnant women and helps reduce birth inequities for Black and brown women.
She can't qualify for donations, because she refuses to call herself an anti-abortion organization.
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🚨💫Sharing exciting news! 🎉 Starting Jan 1, I'll be the
#healthcare
reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, a regional collaboration between NPR and member stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. I'll be based
@WWNO
in New Orleans and reporting across the region.
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I’m in Arabi, LA. This church - the true vine church- which serves the Latino community, was leveled to the ground when a tornado swept through greater New Orleans last night. The pastor David Pagan is taking in the damage
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What we found is that in the Gulf South, oil and gas companies' charitable arms are funding the anti-abortion movement.
This includes
@Shell_USA
,
@ErgonEnergy
,
@SouthernCompany
, etc. Mississippi has created a way for them to give MORE and for a BENEFIT this time.
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My latest story for the Gulf States Newsroom shows Black teenagers are getting vaccinated at roughly one and a half times the rate of white teenagers across the Gulf South. Check it out! via
@WWNO
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NPR identified disparities in the locations of vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. — with most sites placed in whiter neighborhoods.
My latest story! with the amazing data work and insight of
@shmcminn
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Hey y'all! I just started my exciting new gig as regional healthcare reporter for
@MPBOnline
@WWNO
and
@WBHM
. So right now I'm just gathering sources and having background chats. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect or chat re: Healthcare in the South. DMs open!
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So who wins?
As Mississippi's last abortion clinic is shuttered, state legislators say PRCs are a first stop for pregnant women in need.
But my sources say... corporations like Shell, not women and children, are going to benefit. [END 🧵]
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No violence whatsoever, protests have been peaceful. Again this isn’t a BLM protest. It was organized via social media
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Today is my 1 year anniversary working at the Gulf States Newsroom! 2021 has been a wonderful, wild year, and I'm so happy to have met my amazing coworkers! I love the work we've been able to do together. Thx
@priskaneely
for being a great mentor, and of course, for hiring me :)
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Who gives to PRCs? Hard ask. Most PRCs in MS do not disclose their donors. Many even offer their donors secrecy.
Almost every PRC denied me an interview, including a major bill supporter — Center for Pregnancy Choices in Jackson, which so far has gotten over $400K in donations.
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So, we looked for clues in other 990s. Turns out MANY corporate private foundations funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars into antiabortion policy groups and PRCs.
These foundations aren’t eligible for the credit but offer clues on who’s giving to these vague centers.
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Every single one of these companies is run by wealthy, white men. But the people most likely to get an abortion in MS are Black women. I asked advocates of the bill — how could a tax credit for these types of companies to anti-abortion PRCs possibly help Black women?🤔
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An architect of the bill explains, the outcome of this tax credit is even more corporate $$$ goes to the anti-abortion agenda.
State Rep.
@zakiyasummers
voted no for this reason — she saw it as an attempt at healthcare in a post-Roe world with “a whole lot of strings attached.”
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In Brookhaven,
#Mississippi
today interviewing at a local rural hospital. How do healthcare reporters stay safe during the pandemic? For me, it’s the double masking, hand sanitizing, elbow bumps, and friendly social distance with my shotgun mic.
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Some say it won’t. Advocates of the bill say the credit goes to women and babies, but those words aren’t even in the text. In order to even get the credit, PRCs have to be chosen and certified by
@ChooseLifeMS
, run by the people who helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Black farmers are disappearing in US agriculture. In Iberia Parish, Louisiana, many are struggling to keep whatever land they have left and the fight is taking a toll on their health. My latest via
@wwno
and the
#livingdownstream
podcast-->
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I just got a response to a massive FOIA I submitted 2+ years ago in California when I was working there. This is the first time I'm experiencing- what I call -"long FOIA" and it's a mixture of shock and joy! Am I in Cali? No. Will I still be getting those records? Oh hell yea.
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Today is my 2 year anniversary at the Gulf States Newsroom! I'm so thankful to work with such an incredible team!
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It’s painful to see the emerging evidence of just how many public media stations have devalued, pushed out, or fired journalists and staff of color. First, because as WOC and reporter I thought public media would be the place where people like me could have a voice, literally. /1
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Behold my dog on vacation while I go to a work conference
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Small update on New Orleans: from personal observation. We are still far from normal. Some healthcare offices are still closed/ only offering limited services. Grocery stores have shorter hours, sometimes long lines. Trash hasn't been picked up yet. We got a ways to go.
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Israel even approached Ergon Inc., directly asking for financial help to support her center. But that didn’t work either.
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Listening to
@1a
about England's handling of jewels from India is making 12 year old me feel very seen, remembering when we went to the Tower of London on vacation and my dad loudly yelled "They stole those from us!"
12 year old me: 🙄🙄 ok dad
28 me: they stole that from us!!!
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A month after
#hurricaneida
hit some parts of Louisiana like LaPlace are still unrecognizable. Now residents are asking - should I stay or should I go? My latest for
@NPR
with
@sarahmccammon
@jojom8ah
and
@Laur_npr
, shout-out to
@WWNO
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Oil and gas companies I interviewed refused to explain their donations.
But many say the donations go through their employee matching gifts programs — that is their employees that give, not them. And, some PRCs advertise that. Example:
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Well well, look at this attractive set of journos. Very fun to reconnect with my
@WPLN
crew!
@flakebarmer
@SergioMarBel
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So exciting to be a part of an amazing network of South Asian journalists!
We are amplifying career highlights of South Asian journos in US/Canada
#SAJAerUpdates
.
@chatlanis
, new to SAJA, NYC and
@statesnewsroom
, joins prez
@sree
for SAJA Office Hours on a walking meeting near the UN. You can, too (or Zoom):
#SAJAnetworking
23/
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Really appreciate this page on the
@LADeptHealth
COVID-19 dashboard. We are *likely* about to have another wave of cases with
#omicron
based on what happened in South Africa, and this dashboard shows just how much mitigation measures -like masking, vaccine mandates -- do work.
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.
@priskaneely
asked us to go through some of our favorite audio tape from this year... something I've never done before. Listening through all the voices, emotions, pain and joy that we have captured is pretty moving. It's nice to be reminded that you love what you do.
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So thrilled and excited to have won this regional Murrow for our Hurricane Ida coverage
@WWNO
, congrats to co-reporter
@TeganWendland
for this piece!
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You need to see this piece. A beautiful narrative that showcases the real people who heroically cleaned up the BP oil spill, only to become sick. Now the corporation is still fighting against them.
13 years ago, they cleaned up BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest ever in US waters. Now, they have active lawsuits against BP, saying the oil and the chemical that was used to break up oil slicks made them sick.
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Let’s talk about low vaccination rates in the Gulf South. I’ve been following this story for months and here are some of the things that stick out to me the most 1/6
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I spoke with
@hereandnow
about the return to
#MardiGras
, two years after it caused around 50,000
#COVID19
infections. Now over 90% of adults in the city have a vaccine, and It’s a return to the celebrations!
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The best part of journalism is seeing its real-world impact. After our local
@WWNO
and
@NPR
story on
#BatonRouge
and the lack of vaccination sites within Black neighborhoods, the city's Mayor-President responded. "I want you to know this weighs heavy on my heart."
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Oh hey look its me! Check out this
@currentpubmedia
story on how our collaborative journalism network with
@NPR
is making waves in the Gulf South and beyond. Also ft. wise words from my boss
@priskaneely
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UPDATE: I have power!!!
For anyone who’s wondering and in mid city… there’s still no power. Thankful for my special K cereal right now
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Alabama
@GovernorKayIvey
has just signed the state budget into law. It includes a measure to fully fund a 12 month postpartum Medicaid extension! Unlike neighbor
#Mississippi
there was bipartisan support to get it done. Here’s a statement from
@CoverAlabama
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Here's a nice little primer on
#OmicronVirus
from the city of new orleans in a government meeting today. This is not a complete picture but gives an idea.
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I just spoke with the Sheriff of Jean Lafitte, just outside of New Orleans. At least 400 people stayed behind after the mandatory evacuation and are confronting a major storm surge. Sheriff says many are calling and asking for help, but there is no way to reach them. Update soon.
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This extension is a huge move - it could open the doors for potential public power or a redefining of terms for a decades long franchise agreement.
Earlier today, I sent a memo to Mayor
@Kevin_Faulconer
respectfully requesting the docketing of an extension of the current gas and electric franchise agreements.
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NEW: A source at
#Mississippi
Lt. Gov
@DelbertHosemann
office told me that the Senate passed a resolution to revive a postpartum Medicaid extension in the state. It's up to the House to pass it. House Speaker Phillip Gunn killed it Mar. 9. Here's our story
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Back in the office today (aka my couch) but had a brief hiking trip to the desert at
#joshuatree
! Never have I appreciated lack of internet as much as I did...
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Anyone know of investigative journalism grants or grants broadly that helps reporters pursue data bootcamps or degrees? Asking for me :)
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Glamour shot from daisy’s sitter. She’s clearly a model, nbd
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Just a quick shoutout to all my amazing journalist friends kicking butt and facing a scary environment with bravery and nothing but passion for reporting the truth! ❤️
it feels like a marathon right now, but it’s cool to see us all supporting eachother
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I love the idea of normalizing the *joy* and not just the necessity of getting vaccinated.
I sat down next to a girl in a coffee shop and said - hey I’m vaccinated!
She said - me too!
And then we both smiled at each other and went about our work.
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The contract dispute between
@UMMCnews
and
@BCBSMississippi
has officially been going on since April, leaving thousands of patients on BCBS insurance in limbo for care they could only get at the state hospital. Now some patients are leaving the state.
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I’m so proud of this piece. A number of us pulled together our writing and photography for this look back at
#sandiegoprotests
and
#lamesa
protests this weekend, with context: what’s the history of
#racialinjustice
and
#PoliceBrutality
in
#sandiego
?
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Headed toward a
#blm
event in Morley field/ north park area. Protestors at Texas St. to guide us. This is a vigil for
#BreonnaTaylor
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My latest national piece on the
@AllofUsResearch
program and concerns from researchers like
@KeoluFox
that
#poc
will not benefit from this
#genetic
and
#biomedical
data collection, but rather only a handful of
#BigPharma
companies.
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Hey folks in
#mississippi
, curious to hear how changes in
#BCBS
health coverage at certain hospitals in the state has impacted your healthcare needs? DMs open!
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Something's telling me I need to start packing my FOIA Friday playlist. Need recommendations that will get me pumped as I look for secrets...
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My friend was a spooky radio pledge drive that never ends for halloween in New Orleans. I have mixed feelings obviously….
…….Cause I need some new equipment and your donation to
@WWNO
really counts
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Here's my update from Jean Lafitte and my talk with Police Chief Marcel Rodriguez from the Jean Lafitte Police Department.
@WWNO
"I'm 70 years old, and I've never seen anything like this. This is going to be a nightmare," Rodriguez said.
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I’m at a
@CrescentCare504
vaccination clinic for 5-11 year olds who we’re just made eligible for the shot! There’s a limited number of sign ups for today at this site because of supply, but I’ll tweet what I see and hear! For now here’s the baby vile!
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Health app says I should have 2 liters of water a day. I've had 4 cups of coffee so far. Does that count?
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I've been LOVING my new gig with the Gulf States Newsroom and my new host mom
@WWNO
. But, what is this crazy newsroom anyway??? Well finally -- we have a landing page now so you can SEE all the amazing work we do! check us out
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Brought my audio equipment to India and showed my 85 year old grandma how to use it while she was frying onions. She put the headphones on, positioned the recorder, and listened with a look of pure joy on her face, said “that’s cool” 😭
So basically, she gets it
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Come work with us! And me :) pretty regularly!
🚨NEW PUBLIC MEDIA JOB ALERT!🚨
The Gulf States Newsroom is hiring a Reproductive Health reporter. This role will work out of Jackson, MS, providing sustained coverage of the SCOTUS ruling on abortion rights & its ripple effects across the region.
A quick🧵on job details:
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The average Mississippian owes 37K in debt according to
@MSTODAYnews
. I could see how a 10-20K reduction in debt could be life-changing for the state's residents. But finding it realllly hard to see how taxing that money could significantly fill the state's coffers?
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To save y'all the trouble: Freezing king cake doesn't actually prevent you from eating it. In this case, the only prevention tool is abstinence.
*places ice solid slice in microwave*
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More excellent investigative reporting from
@SaraSneath
. Get this --
@Shell
gives
@LSU
$25M. What does the company get in return?
The opportunity to design/influence/review university's coursework around...carbon capture. Read it -->
New: Bombshell documents discovered through a public records request show oil companies can pay $5 million to vote on LSU's Institute for Energy research
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Cheers to Hampton University for winning best student organization at the
#HBCUawards
#hbcumediaweek
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#FarishStreet
in Jackson,
#Mississippi
, was once a thriving Black-owned business district. But after integration, a lot of those businesses failed. Now many Black entrepreneurs are bringing life and commerce back to this historic area w/
@SteveBisaha
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Ok, I just spoke to Sergeant Jason Leorwald who's on the ground in Jean Lafitte. He's confirmed all this and says he's currently going out and doing search and rescue missions. I caught him while he was in a boat helping some women and children.
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After a very
#ruff
time of doing a think and filling out her ballot, daisy went to
#dog
beach so she could take a dip and let loose
#vote
#Election2020
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#Covid19
cases are on the rise in
#mississippi
. I’ve been stuck in line for a PCR test at a Jackson drive thru for an hour+.
@msdh
are we ready for a potential surge? The state still has one of the lowest COVID vaccination rates in the nation.
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#Environment
journalism friends! My former station
@wpln
is hiring an environment beat reporter. This is super exciting, as cities like Nashville are leading amazing clean initiatives while addressing a legacy of coal. If you have qs, hit me up.
@sejorg
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Overheard in my newsroom*: “I’m confused and my head hurts.”
*it’s me, I said this
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Just finished up my live hit with
@MorningEdition
to talk about low
#COVID19
vaccination rates in the south! Tune into
@NPR
this morning to hear the interview with me and
@Becky_A_Smith
!
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Really excited to share that tomorrow
@du1869
I will be moderating this amazing panel on the
#maternalmortality
crisis in the US and especially in the Gulf South, for
@BirthEquity
.
#NewOrleans
folks be sure to RSVP here:
@WWNO
@WBHM
@MPBOnline
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You know when you start a new job and you’re wonder... is anyone gonna dress up for
#Halloween
? And then you’re like whatever I’m gonna be a rebel, and show up to a more or less costumeless newsroom wearing a monkey onesie
#me
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