“Defund” means that Black & Brown communities are asking for the same budget priorities that White communities have already created for themselves: schooling > police,etc. People asked in other ways, but were always told “No, how do you pay for it?” So they found the line item.

Kinda surreal when the President starts accusing your 75 yr old friend of being an agent of ANTIFA. My friend Martin Gugino is an old man with cancer who is now in the hospital with brain damage after being pushed to the ground by a police officer he was trying to talk to.

Voting machines down. Limited provisional ballots. Hours-long lines. #VoterSuppression is happening right now across Georgia, particularly in Black communities. We can't let this happen in November. Congress must immediately pass my VoteSafe Act.

Help our science if you can spare a few minutes over the next few weeks!

Defund the police, defend Black communities! This #Juneteenth, it’s more important than ever that we dismantle the racist and ineffective model of American policing. Learn more about how defunding the police works and why we so desperately need it: benjerrys.co/37EUU4C

I’ve been teaching, talking, and tweeting about this for years, but it’s worth repeating: the ongoing existence of real slavery in the world, today, doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Slavery (in various forms) is not just in the past. It should concern us all.

I just sent a letter to my lawmakers in support of ending marijuana prohibition with NORML Do the same: norml.org/action-center/…

Btw, if you are inclined to put any of your financial resources behind this election, here's where I'm doing that: scrane.link/ActBlue It's an easy way to diversify your donation. They're working on flipping states like Texas and Arizona and a variety of down-ballot races.

I just donated to support the Black Doctors COVID19 Consortium and invite you to do so as well! scrane.link/BDCC

A Simple Thought Experiment on White Privilege That Anyone Can Understand medium.com/remaking-manho…

So apt and so sadly true. Whatever your political preference, many thousands of lives do hang in the balance in this election, and the data is in—we currently have some of the least competent leaders in the world at handling this pandemic. nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Really good discussion getpocket.com/@32fp1Ts8A5304…

Honored to be included in the Better Humans publication :) Check it out! Choose a recipe and get that FLOW!

Do you have questions or need help regarding your COVID vaccine? I'll help you! Happy to talk through any questions or concerns you have, or help you get lined up for your appointment. Just write me. We're all in this together.

Gene-envIRONment interaction :) Beware too much iron for longevity, depending on your genotype. inverse.com/mind-body/iron…

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This video series is the clearest and most concise explanation I’ve seen of what perpetuates Black inequality in America and how to help make real change. Watch it here: bit.ly/3GiHISO #BlackHistoryMonth #EndBlackInequality

Check out Patrick House's first book! It's on consciousness and looks amazing.

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I’m delighted that Vox has published an article on advanced meditation and highlighted our work and the work of our colleagues. May the mainstream narrative incorporate the limits and endpoints of meditation for the benefit of all. vox.com/future-perfect… 🧘🧠 🔬