Bryan J. Weiner
@bjweiner.bsky.social
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Implementation scientist. Professor, University of Washington
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bjweiner.bsky.social
Perhaps someone could project a clown face on the banner. Humor, mocking, laughter. These are powerful weapons against a narcissist reality TV personality
bjweiner.bsky.social
Seems to me the way to shatter the illusion is to have dancing in the streets, celebratory gatherings, picnics, etc. Make the presence of troops look foolish. Subvert the image.
bjweiner.bsky.social
Looking forward to talking today about organizational assessment and readiness. My final lecture!
bjweiner.bsky.social
I realize I have no reach here compared to what I had on Twitter, but shame on those corporate sponsors who pulled out of the SF Pride Parade this year. Fucking cowards.
bjweiner.bsky.social
Dr. Arianna Means @UW talking about #impsci in global health. 👇
impsciuw.bsky.social
Community-driven solutions are key, says Dr. Means: “As implementation scientists, our job is to listen to those ideas and help formulate them into interventions that are feasible, acceptable and appropriate to all groups.” Learn more about her work in #impsci and #globalhealth: bit.ly/3Hw3DML
Arianna Means shares why preventing childhood illnesses is imperative for global health | UW School of Public Health
Implementation science can have lifesaving impact. UW SPH faculty Arianna Means shares how her team leads this work around the world.
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stevevladeck.bsky.social
I don't really care what the "political consequences" are of fighting for the proposition that *everyone* is entitled to due process before they are removed from the United States and sent to a Salvadoran prison.

It's not really a principle if you only adhere to it when it's politically expedient.
bjweiner.bsky.social
Dems gotta be the opposition party not the minority party.
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impsciuw.bsky.social
Hi #impsci friends! Last fall we re-launched our website with a fresh design and new features like the Equity Check for each step on the Research Pathway.

Have you used this feature? Any feedback for us? To explore, begin at Step 1: bit.ly/2VPyJEu. Imgs show Equity Checks for Steps 1 & 2 (of 8):
PAUSE AND REFLECT: EQUITY CHECK
❯ Does your research question address or involve inequities in health outcomes, access, or quality of care among different populations?

❯ Have you (and how have you) engaged with the communities affected by the inequities to ensure their perspectives and needs are reflected in the research question?

❯ Is answering this question or addressing this inequity a priority of the population(s) involved, or do they have different priorities?

❯ Does your research team include anyone from the community or communities you wish to study?

❯ Have you considered the social, economic, and cultural contexts that may influence variation in implementation and subsequent outcomes of the intervention?

❯ Are there system-level factors, such as policies and organizational practices, that could impact equity in the implementation process?

❯ Has the population you wish to conduct research with experienced historical or contemporary harm that could impact their desire to participate or shape the implementation process and outcomes? PAUSE AND REFLECT
EQUITY CHECK
Does the T/M/F:

❯ specify the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts of the research?

❯ account for the needs and contexts of various demographic groups impacted, particularly those who are historically or currently marginalized or underserved?

❯ recognize and aim to dismantle existing power structures that contribute to inequities, including consideration of who has decision-making power and how it can be equitably distributed?

❯ emphasize building trusting relationships with communities and incorporating community-defined evidence so efforts are culturally relevant?

❯ address macro-, meso-, and micro-level influences on equity?

❯ encourage ongoing critical reflection on how well it advances equity and continue to identify areas for improvement?
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Hey, @schumer.senate.gov :: you better not be playing cute with your language about stopping the SAVE Act. I hope you intend to VOTE NO ON CLOTURE, as opposed to what you did with the CR when you told us you'd vote no on the bill, but still voted YES on cloture. We are in no mood for games.
bjweiner.bsky.social
That’s it? Step down. You’re a failure as a leader.
bjweiner.bsky.social
But you did just that. That’s exactly what you allowed to happen.
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georgetakei.bsky.social
The first rule in fighting tyranny is to never capitulate in advance. You broke that rule. You are not up to the moment as a leader.
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My YES vote is *not* an endorsement of this deeply flawed CR.

My YES vote is 💯 about refusing to shut our government down.

I refuse to punish working families and plunge millions of Americans into chaos.
 
I will never, ever, ever, ever, ever vote to shut our government down.
bjweiner.bsky.social
Resign. You’re a disgrace.
bjweiner.bsky.social
Schumer is a quisling.
davelevitan.bsky.social
There's more from fed workers in the piece, and I keep hearing from others. Such as:

"Chuck Schumer is a coward who betrayed federal workers after deliberately taunting us for a week with the hope that someone in power gave a single shit about us."
davelevitan.bsky.social
"I don’t get paid if there’s a shutdown but shutting the government down and putting up a fight is preferable to giving in."

"Every single one of my colleagues supports a shutdow."

"Everyone I know in my office was hoping the Dems would grow a spine and shut the government down."
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davelevitan.bsky.social
There's more from fed workers in the piece, and I keep hearing from others. Such as:

"Chuck Schumer is a coward who betrayed federal workers after deliberately taunting us for a week with the hope that someone in power gave a single shit about us."
davelevitan.bsky.social
"I don’t get paid if there’s a shutdown but shutting the government down and putting up a fight is preferable to giving in."

"Every single one of my colleagues supports a shutdow."

"Everyone I know in my office was hoping the Dems would grow a spine and shut the government down."
'If You Don't Fight, You Can't Win': Federal Employees Want Chuck Schumer and the Democrats to Grow a Spine
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
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bjweiner.bsky.social
Thank you, Senator. From a grateful constituent.
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ocasio-cortez.house.gov
Republicans’ partisan spending bill turns the federal government into a slush fund for Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

It’s unthinkable that any Senate Democrat would hand them a blank check by voting for cloture.
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prmalone.bsky.social
Yes! Every Democrat should be standing up and shouting this, not caving in out of fear of being blamed for a shutdown. Grow a spine, Dems!
dworkin.bsky.social
AOC slammed Mike Johnson, saying: “You run the government. If you have the votes, then go ahead. If you need Democrats, then you need to negotiate with Democrats. Those are your two options. Blaming someone else because your shoes are untied isn’t one.”
Great News For Us, Awful News for Trump
Onward.
www.dworkinsubstack.com
bjweiner.bsky.social
Thank you, from a constituent and West Seattlite.
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impsciuw.bsky.social
While this is not a usual year (!!), it is that time when we open registration for the UW #ImplementationScience in #GlobalHealth Summer Institute. Share widely, tell your #impsci friends, and register soon to secure your spot! Learn more about the Institute plus register here: bit.ly/3YJEn9x
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4taxfairness.bsky.social
Millionaires stop paying into Social Security today.

That’s because they've now made $176,100, and hit the contributions cap.

Billionaires made that much about an hour into the year.

Elon Musk did in just 15 minutes.

Tax the rich. Scrap the cap.
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scott-delaney.bsky.social
We need to organize--let’s help each other.

NIH is cancelling grants, but it's not clear exactly what they're cancelling and why. Without this information, we can't respond.

I've started a Google Sheet to track grant cancellations.

Please add any canceled grants you know of and spread the word!
bjweiner.bsky.social
So great to see you there speaking up for science!