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California becomes first state to join WHO disease network after US exit (thehill.com)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/news@lemmy.world
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[–] 22 points 7 months ago (2 children)

That's pretty fucking surprising since Newsome is a backpedalling bitch.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago

    The California Congress is more progressive than him and may actually have enough votes for shit like this to be veto proof. Newsome may unironically have the current goal of not pissing off Congress so he doesn't get impeached since that'd look real fucking bad for a presidential run.

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    • [–] 17 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    So when do we flip Trump's 51st state comment on its head, and start to organize "welcome to Canada" parties for states who want to become provinces?

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    • [–] 11 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Looks like Colorado is committed to joining Public Health Alliance.

    https://governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-statement-us-withdrawal-world-health-organization-reaffirms-commitment-public

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    • [–] 8 points 7 months ago

    The GOARN?

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    [–] 4 points 7 months ago

    I hope every normal state follows suit.

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