Rep. Mike Levin Senator Alex Padilla Laphonza Butler! Please support the Autism CARES Act of 2024 (H.R.7213/S.4762) - this bill is critical to ensuring every person with #autism can achieve their full potential. #AutismCARES

Fun fact: Biden almost won every county with over 1,000,000 people. He won 47 and lost just 2: Suffolk, NY and Collin, TX. Harris has a chance to win every county with over 1 million people, but will need to flip Suffolk, Collin, and Denton (which just crossed the threshold).

How it started. How it's going.  Ten years later, and it's still a good look! IWillVote.com

Note to self: don't eat half of a watermelon 30 minutes before going to bed.

My finished 2024 presidential prediction by county!

I’m supporting Dave Min for a simple reason: he’s done a good job representing my family in Sacramento, and he’ll do the same in Washington. I joined an event this week to rally support for Dave, and if you’re with us, chip in to show your support! secure.actblue.com/donate/ttp-soc…

Seconded. I’d add in Pitkin County, CO and (of course) San Diego County.

The economics of COVID vaccines make it difficult for us pediatricians to predict demand for the coming season. Thanks to Jackie Fortiér and Marketplace for this unique look at the challenges of vaccinating our patients. marketplace.org/2024/09/02/doc…

A map showing the swing between 2020 presidential results and the 538 predicted margins in each state. I think this does a pretty good job of showing where polling has been especially bright for Democrats (WI, NC), and where it has favored Republicans (VA, NY, the West Coast).

It’s that time of year again here at ⁦SOCPA⁩ and ⁦CHOC⁩! #flufighter

"It does not have to be this way" -- Kamala Harris in New Hampshire goes "off script" to discuss how during her recent meetings with college students, almost all of them acknowledged they've had to do active shooter drills

Enough.

Kids returning to school shouldn't have to worry about the threat of gun violence, but yet another community has been tragically affected by a school shooting. AAP mourns with all affected in GA and will continue to advocate for policies to keep kids safe and to #EndGunViolence

My wife and I completed and signed our wills today. That is a humbling and scary process but happy it is done.

Why is UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage allowed to harm Medicare patients by delaying a hip replacement - for someone in so much pain they’ve become wheelchair bound - 2 weeks for prior authorization when a hip replacement is a covered service under Medicare?

Happy Fall! Not really feeling the Pumpkin Spice Latte this afternoon.

The glue guy who knows what it takes to get the job done - Toby Averill

This is absolute garbage, Never happened, never will. Parents are grateful when they come back, without a gunshot wound.

I cannot overstate this… if you are afraid that your child is going to have a gender affirming surgery at school but you aren’t afraid they may be shot at school, there is no way we’re living in the same nation.

Pediatricians: national American Academy of Pediatrics elections begin this week and my friend and colleague Eric Ball is running for Chair of District IX (AAP California). Dr. Ball is a mensch who always puts children and patients first. Please be sure to vote for Eric and spread the word!