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Truly tragic that some people would rather hurt themselves or even die rather than support something that might also help a minority. Not a new phenomenon, but having statistics showing how drugs and guns among other things are having a tragic effect on all Americans just highlights how so much is unnecessary.

This is a tough book. The author began researching after the Affordable Care Act passed, and the premise about that section is 💯 more relevant in Covid times. Plus there‘s a section about pro-gun laws and suicide (TW for this) that is brutal. The section about taxes and schools punched me in the gut too.

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I‘ve been commuting towards some *gorgeous* sunsets lately. Decided to catch this (blurry 😥) one while stopped at a red light. And the beauty helped balance out this book, which is dark and upsetting.

I read this book because it was referenced a few times in Heather McGhee‘s book (“The Sum of Us”) and it seemed a good follow up. It‘s a tough read, but a good one. It‘s not prescriptive in the way that McGhee‘s book is so it is naturally less hopeful.

As you may have guessed, this book isn‘t an easy read. Obviously the subject matter is difficult to swallow, but it also had more of a textbook feel than I was anticipating. I‘d recommend it, but you might want to take breaks now and then!

Although this was written in 2019, it also explains the ongoing denial of Covid in overwhelmingly conservative, white communities. A thought-provoking read.

This one made me regret not becoming a journalist like I had planned my 1st year of college (I‘m a teacher). Interjecting chapters of white Midwesterners interviews on topics of guns, health care, and education, the author broke up the data heavy chapters that illustrated how racist-based policies sink the whole sink instead of helping the collective.

I finally have a reading buddy, but I've been in a reading slump for months. I bought Dying of Whiteness back in late May and haven't made it more than 10% through. 😩😩 #Fury #CatsofLitsy #shesnewhere

Very good. Very depressing.

my New Year‘s Eve plans: 📚 + 🍋🍺

This book is a must read. It‘s full of data, studies, and commentary. It‘s an important book.

Darn you Audible! Picked up some new listens—with strong recommendations from friends—that look terrific. Can‘t complain about the price for over 40 hours of listening, either.

#bookhaul #audiblesale #holidayshoppingformyself

Divide and conquer—or, cutting off your nose to spite your face.

My TBR for today.

A busy week, but at least tomorrow‘s Friday! Got my running and yoga in, and finished the tagged book, which was pretty good. Just a little less than one week left of my first year as a school librarian. Having a workout routine will be good to keep me grounded during my month off. #BFC #BookFitnessChallenge

Congressional ban on funding research on the health impact of firearms. Wow.