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DoomsdaysCW

A human #plague death was confirmed in northern #Arizona. What to know

by Stephanie Innes, Arizona Republic
July 11, 2025

"A human has died of pneumonic plague in northern Arizona, Coconino County health officials confirmed July 11.

"The case is not connected to a recent die-off of prairie dogs in the area, officials said.

"The death of the Coconino County resident marks the first recorded pneumonic plague death in the county since 2007, officials with Coconino County Health and Human Services said in a statement.

"The county's confirmation of the death came after Northern Arizona Healthcare issued a statement that one of its patients had a presumptive positive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis, which is the bacterium that causes plague.

"The person recently died in the Flagstaff Medical Center emergency department on the day the person sought treatment, the statement said.

"The Northern Arizona Healthcare statement says that 'despite appropriate initial management and attempts to provide life-saving resuscitation, the patient did not recover' and says that Northern Arizona Healthcare team is 'saddened by this loss of a community member.'

"Citing patient privacy, officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare and Coconino County said they would not be releasing additional information about the patient who died.

"The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says plague in humans is relatively rare, with about seven human cases reported annually across the country.

"Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection, according to Coconino County health officials. A 2015 CDC report characterized it as the least common of the three main forms of plague. The other two main forms are bubonic and septicemic.

"The CDC says Yersinia pestis is transmitted by fleas, cycles naturally among wild rodents and that humans usually get the plague after being bitten by an infected rodent flea or by handling an infected animal. People may also become infected through exposure to sick pets, especially cats, the CDC says.

"County officials are investigating a recent sudden die-off of prairie dogs in the Townsend Winona area northeast of #Flagstaff that may be caused by plague, but county officials on July 11 said in their statement that the prairie dog case and the human plague death are 'not related.' "

#YersiniaPestis #AnimalHealth
#HumanHealth #Disease #TheBlackDeath #BubonicPlague

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DoomsdaysCW

A human near #FlagstaffAZ just died from #ThePlague. But it's just a coincidence! (See next post)

#PrairieDogs are dying in northern #Arizona, and officials are concerned the cause could be the #plague.

by Catherine Reagor, Arizona Republic
July 9, 2025

"Coconino County Health and Human Services recently received a report of a prairie dog die-off on private land northeast of #Flagstaff.

"A statement from Coconino County said a sudden die-off of prairie dogs and rodents can be an indicator of plague, an infectious disease that can affect humans and animals.

"Trish Lees, communications manager for Coconino County, said the number of prairie dogs that have died was unknown."

"To prevent exposure to plague, Coconino County recommends:

- Avoid fleas and use veterinarian-approved flea treatments on pets.
- Keep them on a leash and out of areas known to be inhabited by wild rodents.
- Report prairie dog, rodent and rabbit die-offs to Coconino County at 928-679-8756 or 928-679-8760.
- Prevent rodent infestations by removing brush, rock piles, trash and lumber from around homes and outbuildings.
- Avoid contact with wild animals.
- Use an insect repellent and tuck pant cuffs into your socks to help prevent flea bites.
- Do not camp next to rodent holes and avoid sleeping directly on the ground.
- Be aware that cats are highly susceptible to plague.
- If your pet has a high fever, a loss of appetite, lethargy, a cough or eye drainage, contact a veterinarian immediately.

azcentral.com/story/news/local

The Arizona Republic · Prairie dogs are dying in northern AZ. Officials think it's the plagueBy , The Arizona Republic
#YersiniaPestis#AnimalHealth#HumanHealth
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Tucson Sentinel

Parked cars are now a leading source of stolen guns, new report finds tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
As gun violence continues to grip communities across the country, a growing body of research suggests that firearm theft — particularly from vehicles — is a key, but often overlooked, source of weapons used in crimes.
#Tucson #Arizona

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Tucson Sentinel

Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states, including Arizona tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states, including Arizona.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel.comMeasles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states, including ArizonaBy Tim Henderson
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Tucson Sentinel

Az Gov. Hobbs celebrates signing of ‘Jerry’s Law,’ expanding protections against animal cruelty tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Flanked by a couple of paralyzed dogs who were rescued from severe abuse and neglect, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined impassioned animal advocates to celebrate a new state law intended to protect pets.
#Tucson #Arizona

TucsonSentinel.comAz Gov. Hobbs celebrates signing of ‘Jerry’s Law,’ expanding protections against animal crueltyBy Kobe King
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Joan Carroll

A dramatic play of golden light and shadow enhances the rugged beauty of a rocky cave interior. Sunlight filters through, highlighting the intricate formations and casting sharp contrasts on the rocky surfaces.

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#echocave #monumentvalley #arizona #westernusa #rockformation #rocks #sunlight #shadow #dramatic #travel #landscape #geology #americansouthwest #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #artforsale #wallartforsale #giftideas @joancarroll

A dramatic play of golden light and shadow enhances the rugged beauty of a rocky cave interior. Sunlight filters through, highlighting the intricate formations and casting sharp contrasts on the rocky surfaces.
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Brian Dear

Passed through Oatman, Arizona the other day. It’s really, really out in the boondocks.

But what other tiny town has wild mules hanging out everywhere, including stubbornly standing still right in the middle of the road, refusing to move for cars? Gotta love these mules.

#arizona#oatman#animals
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MikeDunnAuthor

Today in Labor and Writing History July 10, 1917: The Jerome Deportation occurred in Arizona. On July 5, IWW workers struck at Phelps Dodge mines, in Jerome, Az. Mine supervisors, along with a hastily formed “Citizens Committee” made up of local business leaders, rounded up and deported over 100 Wobblies (IWW members) to Needles, CA, and told them to never return. Two days later, after seeing how successful they had been in Jerome, they launched an even bigger deportation in Bisbee, Az. This time, they rounded up roughly 2,000 Wobblies from the Phelps Dodge mines in Bisbee, Az, and deported them to New Mexico.

“Bisbee ‘17,” (1999) by Robert Houston, is a historical novel based on the Bisbee deportations. There was also a really interesting film of the same name that came out in 2018. In the film, the town’s inhabitants reenact the events of the Bisbee deportation 100 years later. It also includes interviews with current residents.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #union #strike #IWW #wobblies #bisbeedeportation #mining #arizona #vigilantes #film #book #novel #writer #author #HistoricalFiction @bookstadon

Poster for the film, Bisbee '17, with the silhouette of a gunman in a broad brimmed hat, with a blood red sky in the background.
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RedwoodSec

Here is a breakdown of the short-term and long-term threats posed by Donald Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda currently in progress:

📉 SHORT-TERM RISKS (0–12 MONTHS)

🏘️ Housing Market

Rental Market:
• Demand shock: Sudden drop in tenants, especially in urban areas with high undocumented populations.
• Vacancy surge: Low- to mid-tier rental units see increased turnover.
• Rent price drops: 5–15% decline in cities like Los Angeles, Houston, and Phoenix.

Home Sales:
• Limited immediate change: Most undocumented immigrants are renters.
• Investor pullback: Landlords lose rental income, triggering minor sell-offs in vulnerable metro markets.

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🌽 Food Supply Chains

Labor Disruption:
• ~50% of U.S. crop workers are undocumented (USDA/NAWS).
• Deportations would cripple harvesting, especially for labor-intensive crops (e.g. berries, lettuce, dairy).

Short-Term Results:
• Produce shortages, price spikes (10–30%) on perishable goods.
• Farm losses due to unharvested crops; some farms could cease operations.

⸻

🏭 Manufacturing

Labor Bottlenecks:
• Significant reliance on undocumented and immigrant labor in meatpacking, textiles, and food processing.
• Disruptions in line production and lower plant productivity.

Resulting Effects:
• Production delays and cost increases in consumer goods.
• Possible short-term regional inflation in sectors like packaged food, furniture, and auto parts.

⸻

📦 Tariff Impacts

If tariffs are introduced alongside deportations (e.g., on Chinese or Mexican goods):
• Increased import prices: Tariffs on essentials raise prices for households already hit by housing and food disruptions.
• Supply chain disruption: U.S. agriculture and auto sectors—reliant on global supply chains—face higher costs.

Short-Term Impact:
• Higher consumer prices, especially on electronics, groceries, and construction materials.
• Strain on low-income families as rents drop but food and goods costs rise.

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🧨 LONG-TERM RISKS (1–4 YEARS)

🏘️ Housing Market

Rental Market:
• Persistently lower demand in immigrant-heavy states.
• Neighborhood decline: Higher vacancy leads to urban disinvestment.

Home Sales:
• Price stagnation or decline in impacted metros (2–10% drop).
• Reduced new construction due to lower population growth and reduced labor force.

Construction Labor:
• ~25–30% of construction workers are foreign-born; deportations deepen shortages.
• Slower housing starts, especially in TX, AZ, FL, CA, OR and WA.
• Higher building costs, fewer affordable housing developments.

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🌾 Food Supply Chains

Long-Term Effects:
• Farm closures: Long-term labor vacuum can’t be filled by domestic workers (citizens show low uptake despite higher wages).
• Increased automation, but this takes time and capital investment.
• Rural economic decline in ag-heavy states (CA, OR, WA, FL, GA).

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🏗️ Manufacturing

Long-Term Outcomes:
• Offshoring acceleration: Companies move production abroad to avoid domestic labor constraints.
• Slowed growth in food processing, plastics, and apparel sectors.
• Reduced competitiveness for small and mid-sized manufacturers.

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🌍 Tariff Policy Implications

If paired with restrictive trade policies:
• Chronic supply chain issues: Combined labor loss and tariffs may lead to:
• Delays in affordable housing materials
• Higher grocery store inflation
• Rising inflation risks despite falling rent/home prices
• Weaker U.S. global economic position

#uspol#maga#immigration
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