Tamara’s Story

So… what happened at the hearing on February 19th? How did it go? What’s the latest with your legal case, Tamara?

So… what happened at the hearing on February 19th? How did it go? What’s the latest with your legal case, Tamara?

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Subtitle: OH MY F’in GOD! Are you F’IN kidding me!!!!! REALLY!!!??? HOW BROKEN IS THE F’in SYSTEM? And here’s what my 14-year-old son, Avi said when he heard about how the day went (when we got home from the hearing): “What, Mom – are they going to drag this out forever?” #SmartKid! … and “apparently…

The next hearing in my legal case is on Tuesday (2/19/19)

The next hearing in my legal case is on Tuesday (2/19/19)

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

As of yesterday we’ve owned our home for 12 years. Thank you (again!) to everyone who helped make that happen.

As of yesterday we’ve owned our home for 12 years. Thank you (again!) to everyone who helped make that happen.

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Thank you again to everyone who has supported my work in recent years and a special thank you to everyone who has helped keep a roof over our heads during this very difficult time for my family. Living in the same house for 12 years, especially through the chaos of the last three years, has…

Thank you, from the Rubin Family! [An update too!]

Thank you, from the Rubin Family! [An update too!]

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From our little family, to all of you… the biggest “Thank You!” we can offer! A note from Tamara (& Len): Dear friends,   On behalf of our entire family, I cannot thank you enough for your help — and the huge difference it has made!   I especially want to thank Jodi, for coordinating the…

#CostOfAdvocacy, 2017 #LeadSafeMama Adjusted Gross Income

#CostOfAdvocacy, 2017 #LeadSafeMama Adjusted Gross Income

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Thought this was important to share (especially given some of the the critics I have out there, LOL).   #ImpactOfFalseAccusations #ImpactOfFalseArrest #CostOfAdvocacy #LegalBills #Poverty #FamilyOfFive #SpecialNeedsKids #CollegeEducated #YesIHaveAJobThisIsMyJob   $17,285 (if I worked only 40 hours a week and had a two week vacation every year) = $8.64 an hour. …BUT – I work closer…

The impact of being persecuted for my advocacy work: Our home is scheduled to be sold in a foreclosure sale on February 21st

The impact of being persecuted for my advocacy work: Our home is scheduled to be sold in a foreclosure sale on February 21st

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In response to this post a friend set up a GoFundMe to try to help keep my family in our home. Here’s that link. Thank you.   The impact of being persecuted for my advocacy work: Our home is scheduled to be sold in a foreclosure sale on February 21st, just two days after the…

On November 28, 2017, I was arrested for allegedly stealing health insurance for my Lead-poisoned children (and other true stories).

On November 28, 2017, I was arrested for allegedly stealing health insurance for my Lead-poisoned children (and other true stories).

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Original title: I was arrested for stealing health insurance for my disabled children. WHY should you care about this story? It is a (relatively brief) summary of the past 2+ years of legal drama around my advocacy work (for those who have been following the tale). It was written primarily for my 30,000 fans and followers as…

In nearly 22 years of parenting boys I hadn’t had this happen yet…

In nearly 22 years of parenting boys I hadn’t had this happen yet…

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We rushed Charlie (my 9 year old son) to the emergency room last night, where he was admitted, examined and given an ultrasound so quickly I was truly surprised.  The only time something similar to this happened (such a quick reaction by ER staff) was when Avi had viral meningitis as a baby (I should…

Case Dismissed!!! Now to begin seeking justice.

Case Dismissed!!! Now to begin seeking justice.

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In November of 2017 I was illegally arrested on 9 counts of alleged felony theft for “welfare fraud.” I have been actively dealing with this persecution (a seemingly intentionally-orchestrated attempt to smear me and thereby shut down my advocacy work) for more than two years now; starting with the DOJ Inquiry initiated in March of…

My son Avi’s first ever Blood Lead Level (BLL) Test, from November 4, 2005 (when he was just 9 months [+ 7 days] old).

My son Avi’s first ever Blood Lead Level (BLL) Test, from November 4, 2005 (when he was just 9 months [+ 7 days] old).

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Posted: January 6, 2017 Below is a post originally written and shared in March of 2015.  It’s a post I have shared often so I am re-sharing now, so those who are new to my page and my work have context for my story as well as the benefit of the information provided.  Thanks for…