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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Sep 9

Ugh. We're so sorry to hear this! It doesn't make sense and it sadly never will. Thanks for continuing to be their advocate and fight for them ❤️

Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you so much for covering this! Facts matter and far too many (some simply naive and overwhelmed) parents of autistic children have taken his bait. Brb while we spread this everywhere. 💅

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Sharon Lerner @fastlerner.bsky.social · Aug 22

After reading through the descriptions of the autism-related research projects that were cut, I was struck by how complicated the science is — especially when compared to the simple (and debunked) theory that vaccines cause autism.

www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That.

While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

www.propublica.org

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Sharon Lerner @fastlerner.bsky.social · Aug 20

My latest on the Health Sec who promised to figure out what causes autism and the autism research that's been stopped along the way www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That.

While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

www.propublica.org

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Greg Folkers @gregfolkers.bsky.social · Aug 20

ProPublica: RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That

by Sharon Lerner

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RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That.

While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

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boldbeloveds.bsky.social @boldbeloveds.bsky.social · Aug 24

RFK Jr has stripped funding from more than 50 autism-related studies, including studies looking at environmental causes of autism, while Trump rolls back protections from pollution & chemicals, including some linked to autism.

Source: ProPublica

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That.

by Sharon Lerner, Aug. 20, 2025

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Aug 21

Extensive story from ProPublica about HHS staffing cuts.

Outstanding reporting and a lot to digest.

projects.propublica.org/federal-heal...

Gutted: How Deeply Trump Has Cut Federal Health Agencies

More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found. Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform...

projects.propublica.org

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 21

Heads up, team! Get it done 📣

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 20

Maybe @youthlaw.bsky.social or @aapd.com can make this story even more "exciting" by aiding this family in filing a lawsuit. Do not poke the mama bears. 🤬

Abuse of Power Watch @abuseofpowerwatch.bsky.social · Aug 19

📍𝐋𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒, 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐀:

A 15-year-old student with disabilities was handcuffed at gunpoint by masked agents outside his school, mistakenly detained during a federal operation.

Their response to the trauma? One agent called it “an exciting story to tell.” #AbuseofPowerWatch

'He doesn't feel safe': Family speaks out after teen with disability is mistakenly detained by federal agents

The boy’s mother said one agent told them the mistake amounted to an “exciting story to tell.”

www.nbcnews.com

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sue TF out of them. 🤬

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 20

Here's your #GoodTrouble homework for the day, folks. Get it done. Pass it on.

AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · Aug 20

Please sign the letter for our HHS colleagues and spread the word across the various platforms.
#AltCitizen

Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · Aug 20

NPHC & FBF stand united w/ CDC, NIH, & other HHS agencies in formal dissent of HHS Sec Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. & his political rhetoric that led to Aug 8 attack on CDC & his response.
Help ensure safety of public servants.
Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org
#HHSUnited #SaveHHS

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 20

✔️

a woman says it 's already done with a netflix logo behind her

ALT: a woman says it 's already done with a netflix logo behind her

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Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop.bsky.social · Aug 18

Disability advocates say that the U.S. Department of Education could cancel hundreds of grants made under the Individuals with #Disabilities Education Act in the coming weeks. #SpecialEducation

Ed Department Preparing To Cut Millions In Special Education Funding, Advocates Warn

Disability advocates say that the U.S. Department of Education could cancel hundreds of grants made under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in the coming weeks.

www.disabilityscoop.com

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Education Dept. to start Northern Virginia school funding cuts over transgender policies

The Department of Education said Friday it will start the process of suspending or cutting off federal funds to five Northern Virginia school districts: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Pri...

www.nbcwashington.com

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 NOVA schools are back in session and the Education Dept. is preparing cut their funding because they support trans students. We can't think of a better time for a reporter with some grit to tap Lindsey Burke's sis for a tell-all interview. Hot tip below 💅

Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Jun 22

Trump picked Project 2025's Lindsey Burke 👇🏼 to lead U.S. Dept. of Education policy. Burke's sister is a tattooed single mom with a kid enrolled in public schools and co-owns a business with a person using "they/them" pronouns. To be a fly on the wall at their Thanksgiving...👀

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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · Aug 19

It’s #AltTacoTunesday around here and as we find ourselves in these final weeks of (the weirdest ever) summer, share a tune you’ve had on replay or a brand new release you’re digging.

P.S. this feels like a chilaquiles sort of day, amirite?

@altstategov.altgov.info
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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Lastly, this one has been high on our gym mix this week.

Barns Courtney - Glitter & Gold

YouTube video by BarnsCourtneyVEVO

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

We've recently discovered Softcult and are a little obsessed.

Softcult - Take It Off [official video]

YouTube video by Softcult

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Because we can't get through a single Insta post without being reminded that this song is trending. Now everyone must suffer.

Stileto - Cravin (Lyrics) ft. Kendyle Paige

YouTube video by Unique Vibes

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Given what's unfolding in D.C., we like this for the apropos lyrics not vibes.

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 19

This entire video reinforces the fact we've never succeeded at a claw game and now our ego is triggered. Thanks. 🤣

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 13

📣 #AltGov #AltFam #AltCitizen Regarding the arrests of D.C. homeless individuals, particularly those who are disabled, *please* drop resources we can share with their loved ones. Legal help, temporary housing, etc. in the comments 👇

a man is standing in front of a blackboard in a classroom and giving a lecture .

ALT: a man is standing in front of a blackboard in a classroom and giving a lecture .

media.tenor.com

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 12

Haha, right? They've nailed the quintessential *look* moms give when we've said the same thing 1,000 times with no results. 🤣

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 12

We don't know where this is going, but we're committed to the journey.

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Alt Moms ROAR @altmomsroar.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mood 👇🏼

Insta Science @instascience.bsky.social · Aug 12

An owl with some attitude.

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