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kC 📞 Call your legislators @ (202)224-3121 ⏰24/7! @evilpeony.bsky.social · 1d

Enough is enough. RFK Jr must go.

Join @defendpublichealth.bsky.social campaign! All you need is a postcard and stamp.

Directions-- www.defendpublichealth.org/campaign/hel...

Help Prove RFK Jr. is Wrong | Defend Public Health

When Senator Wyden stated he’d heard from thousands of doctors and scientists concerned by RFK Jr’s policies, Kennedy responded "I'll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day.” Let's prove Kennedy ...

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Judy Stone @drjudystone.bsky.social · 1d

An important and personal, heartfelt op-ed from @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy We Must Stand with Our #Trans Neighbors.
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce

We Must Stand with Our Trans Neighbors | Defend Public Health

Most of us have some hobby or favorite activity we do to keep ourselves sane amid the pressures of daily living and the increasing political madness that is the USA. For me, it’s performing in communi...

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Erica @erohealthcomms.com · 2d

#WhopperOfTheWeek

ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR., SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IS DEAD WRONG WHEN HE IMPLIES BABIES WON'T GET HEPATITIS B @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

#DefendPublicHealth

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Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. is Dead Wrong Babies Won't Get Hepatitis B | Defend Public Health

RFK Jr does not want the CDC to recommend newborns be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV infection early in life, especially as a baby, puts a person at a high risk of developing a ch...

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Janet Golden @jgolden08.bsky.social · 1d

laist.com/news/politic... COMING SOON TO A HOSPITAL NEAR YOU? @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

At a Boyle Heights hospital, ICE agents call the shots, doctors say

Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care.

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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 1d

“Undermining the CDCs reputation and capacities will reverberate for generations, making the nation less prepared for future health emergencies, including diseases of pandemic potential.” jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Assault on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—Budget Cuts, Political Control, and the Erosion of Trust

This JAMA Forum discusses measures the Trump administration has taken against the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that include budget cuts and program eliminations, workforce reductions ...

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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Wednesday so it’s time for the Whooper of the week!

RFK Jr. is Dead Wrong Babies Won't Get Hepatitis B

Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. is Dead Wrong Babies Won't Get Hepatitis B | Defend Public Health

RFK Jr does not want the CDC to recommend newborns be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV infection early in life, especially as a baby, puts a person at a high risk of developing a ch...

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Janet Golden @jgolden08.bsky.social · 9d

@defendpublichealth.bsky.social Anyone old enough to remember the Hatch Act

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Elizabeth Lanphier @ethicselizabeth.bsky.social · 9d

Folks in Ohio: there is a @defendpublichealth.bsky.social action on October 15th in Columbus to hand deliver notes to Sen. Jon Husted to *thank him* (derogatory) for all he is doing for Ohioan’s healthcare.

PLEASE fill out this form with your message to be printed on a pretty card & delivered!

Write a Letter to Senator Jon Husted to Defend Public Health in Ohio

On October 15th the Ohio chapter of Defend Public Health will convene in Columbus to deliver as many cards from constituents as possible to Senator Jon Husted to "thank" him for threatening the health...

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Erica @erohealthcomms.com · 7d

#WhopperOfTheWeek @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

RFK JR. GETS THE SCIENCE WRONG AGAIN, BLAMING TYLENOL TAKEN IN PREGNANCY FOR AUTISM (aka he lied)

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Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. Blames Tylenol Taken in Pregnancy for Autism | Defend Public Health

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Jon Shaffer @jonshaffer.bsky.social · 7d

How can the justice-oriented public health community build power to fight back & fight for health equity in an era of oligarchy & fascism?

I'm not sure, but here are some podcast reflections on how we at @defendpublichealth.bsky.social are trying our best:

www.infectiousdose.com/post/from-ev...

From Evidence to Power: Organizing for Public Health with Jon Shaffer, PhD

Sociologist–organizer Jon Shaffer, PhD, joins Infectious Dose to explain why organizing—not just evidence—wins public-health protections, how DPH is building state teams, and what you can do next.

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Elizabeth Lanphier @ethicselizabeth.bsky.social · 5d

Hello Ohio!

A few ways you can support public health & healthcare in Ohio right now with @defendpublichealth.bsky.social.

1. Help submit letters to Sen. Husted to tell him how he is hurting healthcare by filling out the form below.

2. Come to Columbus on October 15th to hand deliver letters

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PalMD @palmd.bsky.social · 3d

Hey all, @defendpublichealth.bsky.social is working hard to, well, defend public health. In Michigan we're launching a petition/signature campaign and if you can share it with Michiganders i'd appreciate it. actionnetwork.org/petitions/mi...

Michigan: Protect Our Public Health

More and more Michiganders are waking up to the fact that the pillars of the health care system that they count on for themselves and their families are in danger of collapsing. Affordable health insu...

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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 10d

👏 @donnagaffney.bsky.social & @nurseteria.bsky.social

Donna A. Gaffney and Teri Mills: MAHA is bad for America's health

For months we issued a warning: do not hand the nation’s health to a person who treats evidence like an inconvenience, who lets ideology replace...

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Caitlin Ryus MD, MPH @caitlinryus.bsky.social · 15d

RFK Jr. to the Senate & @wyden.senate.gov: “Scientists and doctors are supporting me all across the country…I’ll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day”

Let’s prove him wrong

Join @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's postcard campaign. Stand for truth, not RFK
#VaccineTrust
#PublicHealth
#MedSky

Help Prove RFK Jr. is Wrong | Defend Public Health

When Senator Wyden stated he’d heard from thousands of doctors and scientists concerned by RFK Jr’s policies, Kennedy responded "I'll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day.” Let's prove Kennedy ...

www.defendpublichealth.org

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Erica @erohealthcomms.com · 15d

Get your writing on and tell Ron Wyden that RFK Jr. must go.

@defendpublichealth.bsky.social

Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 15d

Sick (you probably are with his idiotic policies) and tired (every single day it's something) of RFK Jr.? You aren't alone!

Join @defendpublichealth.bsky.social campaign! All you need is a postcard and stamp.

Directions-- www.defendpublichealth.org/campaign/hel...

Help Prove RFK Jr. is Wrong | Defend Public Health

When Senator Wyden stated he’d heard from thousands of doctors and scientists concerned by RFK Jr’s policies, Kennedy responded "I'll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day.” Let's prove Kennedy ...

www.defendpublichealth.org

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Jon Shaffer @jonshaffer.bsky.social · 14d

An important action you can take right now to Defend Public Health!

House & Senate Ds MUST play hardball if we are to prevent the further erosion of public health, restore Congress' coequal power, & protect access to health care.

@defendpublichealth.bsky.social

actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Democrats to Stand Up for Public Health in the Budget

With negotiations on a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open past September 30th at a standstill, Defend Public Health believes that House and Senate Democrats MUST play ha...

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kC 📞 Call your legislators @ (202)224-3121 ⏰24/7! @evilpeony.bsky.social · 14d

Let’s show the world how we don’t support RFK Jr and his sick lies.

Join @defendpublichealth.bsky.social campaign! All you need is a postcard and stamp.

Directions-- www.defendpublichealth.org/campaign/hel...

Help Prove RFK Jr. is Wrong | Defend Public Health

When Senator Wyden stated he’d heard from thousands of doctors and scientists concerned by RFK Jr’s policies, Kennedy responded "I'll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day.” Let's prove Kennedy ...

www.defendpublichealth.org

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Janet Golden @jgolden08.bsky.social · 13d

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Janet Golden @jgolden08.bsky.social · 13d

www.propublica.org/article/rfk-.... Today in irony: RFK Junior cuts 40 million in autism research

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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Elizabeth Lanphier @ethicselizabeth.bsky.social · 13d

New letter campaign sponsored by @defendpublichealth.bsky.social - if you have Democrat Senators or Representatives, consider taking action to ask them to support health and healthcare protections in Congress:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Democrats to Stand Up for Public Health in the Budget

With negotiations on a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government open past September 30th at a standstill, Defend Public Health believes that House and Senate Democrats MUST play ha...

actionnetwork.org

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Judy Stone @drjudystone.bsky.social · 12d

New free #Coronavirus (and liberal politics) Tidbits newsletter is up, #364 drjudystone.com/coronavirus-... w news from @defendpublichealth.bsky.social @michael-hoerger.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social @angierasmussen.bsky.social @joshuasweitz.bsky.social + Feel Good stories and photos

Coronavirus Tidbits #364, September 28, 2025 - Dr. Judy Stone

Quick links News Diagnostics Drugs Devices Epidemiology/Infection control Tips Politics Feel good du jour Comic relief Perspective/Poem Bits of beauty Announcement...

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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 12d

Speaking of healthcare, please join @defendpublichealth.bsky.social and send a postcard today to help prove RFK JR is WRONG - scientists and those in the medical arena do not support him or what he is doing to public health.

www.defendpublichealth.org/campaign/hel...

Help Prove RFK Jr. is Wrong | Defend Public Health

When Senator Wyden stated he’d heard from thousands of doctors and scientists concerned by RFK Jr’s policies, Kennedy responded "I'll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day.” Let's prove Kennedy ...

www.defendpublichealth.org

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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 12d

Friends of @lincolnproject.us
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social needs your help. Please send in your postcard and ask 5-10 friends to do the same. Help STOP RFK JR and call out his lies.

www.defendpublichealth.org/campaign/hel...

Help Prove RFK Jr. is Wrong | Defend Public Health

When Senator Wyden stated he’d heard from thousands of doctors and scientists concerned by RFK Jr’s policies, Kennedy responded "I'll put my mailbag against your mailbag any day.” Let's prove Kennedy ...

www.defendpublichealth.org

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Jon Shaffer @jonshaffer.bsky.social · 11d

Hey Vermonters:

We're calling on Gov. Phil Scott to stand up to the federal assaults on public health. (plz RT and share!)

Sign our open letter calling on Gov. Scott to do everything he can to defend public health.

actionnetwork.org/petitions/go...

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Governor Phil Scott: Defend Public Health

We are Vermonters who care about the health of our neighbors across our wonderful state. We are organizing alongside a new grassroots movement of public health practitioners, clinicians, patients, and...

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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 15d

You've heard me talk about it.
You've seen me write about it.
And now it's your chance to pre-order my forthcoming book Coverage Denied!

Combining survey & administrative data with extensive interviews, my book highlights the harms caused by coverage barriers. Hope you'll read it!
cup.org/4nfM2IM

Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 15d

Coming 2026!

@mirandayaver.bsky.social's Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States is a sobering account of the ways in which coverage denials damage patient health and exacerbate inequalities.

Pre-order now! 🗺️ 🩺📊

https://cup.org/4nfM2IM

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