Akilah Weber Pierson, MD
@aweberpierson
The government demanded all California health records - every Social Security number, every private detail. Her answer? No. In Part 2 of my podcast, my mom and I discuss fighting to protect your data and your privacy. Watch: youtu.be/wlHsAvjaZEI
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SCR 122 is now official. February 2026 marks 100 years of Black History Month—a century of honoring the contributions and resilience of African Americans. Honoring this history means continuing the work to advance equity and justice for all. #BlackHistoryMonth #SCR122
Healthcare shouldn’t drain your budget. SB 1037 puts affordability at the center of insurance rate reviews—requiring transparency, real cost analysis, and accountability so families can actually afford coverage, not just be told increases are justified.
When our democracy faces threats and our community's health hangs in the balance, we must take a stand. Prop 50 may not be perfect, but these aren't normal times. Your voice matters - especially now. ⚡️ #HealthAndDemocracy
You deserve to know what you’re drinking. 🥤 SB 869 will require chain restaurants in California to show added sugar warnings on high-sugar drinks—no fine print, just transparency. Better info = healthier choices. #SB869 #SugarAwareness #HealthEquity
That drink you ordered could have 3 days of added sugar. SB 869 requires chain restaurants to label high-sugar drinks—no bans, just transparency so people can make informed choices. What you drink matters. #PublicHealth #AddedSugar #SB869 #HealthEquity
You deserve to hear this story — how one small HBCU in New Orleans sends more Black students to medical school than Harvard or Yale. Dr. Kelly O. Elmore joins me to talk HBCUs, representation, and the future of healthcare. 🎙️ youtu.be/aEG7HS3WY0c
Family innovations during COVID? My mom's Zoom calls changed everything. Full story on the pod! #FamilyHealth #COVID19Lessons #HealthEquity #PodcastHighlight #SDOH
I authored SB 987 to create the CA Health Access Fund. New federal rules shouldn’t stop you from seeing a doctor. We’re reinvesting enrollment "savings" back into care to protect those losing coverage and ensure our clinics stay funded. 🩺🛡️ #SB987 #HealthEquity #MediCal
34 felonies without consequences erode our democracy. My mom, Dr. Shirley Weber, reflects on Germany's unified commitment to their constitution versus our courts’ inconsistency. The rule of law must apply equally to all. Listen: youtu.be/wlHsAvjaZEI ⚖️
Going the Distance: This week, UNICEF-led convoy missions reached 26 villages in Nabatiyeh, #Lebanon, delivering urgently needed emergency supplies to children and families in collective shelters and hard-to-reach areas. Our colleagues are working to deliver lifesaving support wherever its needed.
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Vets protested in the Capitol Rotunda today from #VetsAboutFace Many were disabled Vets #WeDemandAnImmediateEnd #ToTheWarInIran #WeCantAffordAnotherWar There were about 150 They were eventually handcuffed & removed For their #CivilDisobedience
Whatever the reason, eucalyptus is a great plant to add to your collection. Come see us at our Delaware farm market for all kinds of plants. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. Growing for our community since 1832! #garden #farm #familyfarm
SHIFTERS. A sci-fi series by Kal Fulsom "SHIFTERS 02: Living with Humans" a.co/d/ddaGXP1 "SHIFTERS 01: Survival is not Optional." books2read.com/SHIFTERS-01
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Wayne Rooney has his say on the Sir Alex Ferguson v Pep Guardiola debate 🍿 Do you agree? 🤔
JD Vance uncharacteristically blames something on Joe Biden, American spies in Greenland, a massive airstrike in Ukraine, the average Russian who loves helping the Ukrainians, and more! Listen and watch on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3rKr... Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/v_mm1PY874U
Doing some cooking so left the dog watching YouTube. Imagine my horror when I came in and saw this! If you're not British then let me explain that this is both a declaration of war and a war crime. America, you are lost and need saving.
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I HATE WORKING WITH UI SO MUCH I SWEAR TO GOD! Anyways, here's a planetary orbit state where you can select a celestial body to visit. It also goes directly to the orbit state if you choose a planet as a destination in the Star System Map! #coding #gamedev #indiedev #solodev #godot
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They saved Scooby! Body cam footage shows two police officers rescuing a dog from a burning home on Cape Cod last week. https://www.wcvb.com/article/body-camera-footage-police-officers-rescue-dog-from-cape-cod-house-fire/71411186
Washington HITS Iran, then acts OFFENDED when Iran touches the leverage Washington forced it to use. The US wants Iran to absorb attacks, bury its dead, lose its leaders — and still keep the Strait of Hormuz open like nothing happened. You don’t get to light the fire and complain about the smoke.
CABINET TO MEET: President Donald Trump held his 11th public Cabinet meeting at the White House today TEXAS SENATE RACE: State Attorney General Ken Paxton beat Sen. John Cornyn to win the GOP nomination, INCUMBENT VS. INCUMBENT: NBC NEWS / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Updated May 27, 2026, 3:13 PM EDT
I joined Martyn Oates on BBC Politics South West on Sunday, to discuss some of the issues that matter to us here in the constituency. 🎥Originally broadcast on BBC Politics South West, 24 May 2026. BBC Politics #BBC #Somerset #Devon #MP #Hunt #VAT
Een groep moslimvrouwen gooit islamitische kleding weg en verlaat de islam terwijl ze schreeuwen "vrijheid!".
Alice Coachman became the first Black woman from any country to win Olympic gold in 1948 after growing up training barefoot because Black athletes were denied access to many facilities. She was also the only American woman to win gold that year. She soared past every barrier. #SheShed
In this week's Factal Forecast: Deadly violence in Syria - interview w/ Agnese Boffano July 20: Japan upper house election July 22: UK's new immigration rules come into force July 23: World Court to issue climate change opinion On our blog and in your headphones🎧 blog.factal.com/2025/07/fore...
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“I did everything right… and it still wasn’t enough.” Working full-time shouldn’t mean choosing between water bills and car repairs. It shouldn’t take multiple incomes to raise a family. This is why we’re marching nationwide TODAY. Because dignity > just getting by. maydaystrong.org #MayDayStrong
"As opposed to Keir Starmer, who is looked at... as a leftist weenie, we saw in King Charles someone that's proud of Britain..." Republican Congressman Michael Baumgartner criticises the UK's Prime Minister in response to King Charles' US Congressional address. #Newsnight
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Augusta ▶️ Madison Six former Masters champions will compete at the AmFam Championship. We'll reveal their team competition partners soon! #AmFamChamp
Check out the trailer for Golf 5 Max, coming soon to Steam! Tag a friend you'd love to play with 🏌️ #indiegame #gamedev #golf #arcadegames
Ro Khanna pointing out that Massie got crushed after: • pushing Epstein file transparency • opposing war w Iran …is probably the clearest “follow the money” moment we’ve seen in a minute. The machine tolerates rebellion right up until it threatens power.
Trump begs a reporter to compliment his Truth Social post: I just wrote that. Did you like it? Did you think it was well-written? Do you want to read it? It's a Truth. I just wrote it.
ICYMI, this is Garrett Langley, the CEO of #Flock, in a Forbes interview with @thomasbrewster.bsky.social in September 2025. He believes that opposing mass #surveillance and adding camera locations to a map equates to being a "terroristic organization." Full video: youtu.be/fVCVQcd9PLc #deflock
This week's #FreeFictionResponse essay is "The Purpose of Punishment" by Randy McDonald in response to @monicabyrne13.bsky.social "Golden Rule" from @issuesinst.bsky.social McDonald relates fundamental principles of correction to the justice system in "Golden Rule". issues.org/futuretensef...
I urged all members to reject the removal of the Digital Services Tax. Letting US big tech off the hook means walking away from $7.2B that could fund public services and infrastructure. We should not be abandoning Canadian policy simply because of pressure from Donald Trump.