Amanda
@dramandar.bsky.social
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Researcher 🧠🔬
TV Podcaster with @crylaughpod.bsky.social 📺 🎤
Science Advocate with @phlscienceaction.bsky.social 🧪✊🏻
TV Podcaster with @crylaughpod.bsky.social 📺 🎤
Science Advocate with @phlscienceaction.bsky.social 🧪✊🏻
Read my latest post for @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com about a case before the Supreme Court that threatens to endanger LGBTQ+ youth by weakening protections against discredited and dangerous conversion therapies
“At its core, Chiles v. Salazar is not about protecting speech. It is about pathologizing LGBTQ identities ... It rejects decades of scientific consensus and ethical guidance in favor of a worldview that seeks to make society less safe and less inclusive.”
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
The Weaponization of Free Speech Against LGBTQ+ Youth
By Amanda Rabinowitz Ph.D.
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Read my latest post for @philadelphiascienceaction.substack.com about a case before the Supreme Court that threatens to endanger LGBTQ+ youth by weakening protections against discredited and dangerous conversion therapies
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Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz will be presenting at the #ACRM2025 Annual Meeting on 10/28/25 from 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM. The symposium will cover her work with colleagues developing the ACRM Structured #TBI Interview & application of the ACRM Diagnostic Criteria in Research.
https://ow.ly/6k3k50X9nbb
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October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This was so much fun!
This week on This Century In Cinema, @dramandar.bsky.social and I talked about Frances Ha!
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Spotify – Web Player
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October 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This was so much fun!
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Dr. Jaclyn Barcikowski is a treating #TBI physiatrist in the Drucker Brain Injury Center & Associate Program Director of the MossRehab/Einstein Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Training Program. Read about her & her collaborative work w/ Dr. Amanda Rabinowtiz.
https://ow.ly/oRjK50X9lPk
https://ow.ly/oRjK50X9lPk
October 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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This is an easy one, Jameson. JUST SAY NO.
"J. Larry Jameson said the school will evaluate a proposed compact from President Donald Trump’s administration based on the school’s values and mission...
freedom of inquiry and thought, free expression, non-discrimination" share.inquirer.com/jTf7PW
"J. Larry Jameson said the school will evaluate a proposed compact from President Donald Trump’s administration based on the school’s values and mission...
freedom of inquiry and thought, free expression, non-discrimination" share.inquirer.com/jTf7PW
Penn ‘seeks no special consideration,’ president Jameson says in response to Trump proposal
Penn has until Oct. 20 to respond to the compact, which would give the Trump administration wide-ranging influence over core university operations including hiring, admissions and tuition setting.
share.inquirer.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This is an easy one, Jameson. JUST SAY NO.
"J. Larry Jameson said the school will evaluate a proposed compact from President Donald Trump’s administration based on the school’s values and mission...
freedom of inquiry and thought, free expression, non-discrimination" share.inquirer.com/jTf7PW
"J. Larry Jameson said the school will evaluate a proposed compact from President Donald Trump’s administration based on the school’s values and mission...
freedom of inquiry and thought, free expression, non-discrimination" share.inquirer.com/jTf7PW
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"Each concession leaves institutions more entangled with the federal government and more vulnerable to future coercion. Resistance must be strong, early, and sustained, or the space for resistance will vanish."
Read our latest blog post by @dramandar.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
Read our latest blog post by @dramandar.bsky.social
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Why Penn Must Reject Trump’s Higher Ed Compact
By Amanda Rabinowitz Ph.D.
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Each concession leaves institutions more entangled with the federal government and more vulnerable to future coercion. Resistance must be strong, early, and sustained, or the space for resistance will vanish."
Read our latest blog post by @dramandar.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
Read our latest blog post by @dramandar.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
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Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Defend your school now by signing this alumni petition to support your alma mater and campus communities across America. The future of higher education and our democracy is at stake. alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...
Trump attacks 9 universities: Sign the alumni petition to defend your school now
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Defend your school now by signing this alumni petition to support your alma mater and campus communities across America. The future of hi...
alumni.controlshift.app
October 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Are you an alum from one of the 9 schools Trump just attacked? Defend your school now by signing this alumni petition to support your alma mater and campus communities across America. The future of higher education and our democracy is at stake. alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...
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“Penn’s Latin motto, Leges Sine Moribus Vanae, is usually translated to “Laws Without Morals are Useless.” It is time to put that principle into practice.””
aaup-penn.org/statement-by...
aaup-penn.org/statement-by...
Statement by the AAUP-Penn Executive Committee on the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education | AAUP–Penn
October 2, 2025 We have received reports that Penn has been “invited” to sign a so-called “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” by the federal government, and that failing to do so wou...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“Penn’s Latin motto, Leges Sine Moribus Vanae, is usually translated to “Laws Without Morals are Useless.” It is time to put that principle into practice.””
aaup-penn.org/statement-by...
aaup-penn.org/statement-by...
I’m here!
We'll see you this evening at the PSA Social 🧪🍺!
📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
📍 National Mechanics, 22 S 3rd St, 19106
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
October 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I’m here!
I’ll be there!
This Friday! 🍻🔬
Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour!
📅 Friday, Oct 3
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax
Join us at National Mechanics for a science happy hour!
📅 Friday, Oct 3
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
🎉 10% off drinks
🤝 Connect with Philly’s science community
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8sh4ax
October 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I’ll be there!
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Come find @dramandar.bsky.social at Monday at McCormicks now!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Come find @dramandar.bsky.social at Monday at McCormicks now!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
We’re here to tell Senator McCormick to stand up against Trump and listen to the Pennsylvanias he represents!!
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“We don’t trust scientists because of the letters after their names or because they hold appointed positions. We trust them because they participate in a process designed precisely to minimize bias and political influence”
Read our latest blog from @dramandar
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Read our latest blog from @dramandar
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The Attack on Scientific Consensus
By Amanda Rabinowitz Ph.D.
open.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
“We don’t trust scientists because of the letters after their names or because they hold appointed positions. We trust them because they participate in a process designed precisely to minimize bias and political influence”
Read our latest blog from @dramandar
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Read our latest blog from @dramandar
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Science is under attack—but our strength is in our connections with each other.
Join me at the Philly Science Action Social to connect with the Philly science community and build the power we need together.
Come for the drink discount, stay for the solidarity! 🍺💪
Join me at the Philly Science Action Social to connect with the Philly science community and build the power we need together.
Come for the drink discount, stay for the solidarity! 🍺💪
🍻 Join us for the Philly Science Action Social!
📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm
10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community.
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...
📍 National Mechanics | 📅 Fri Oct 3 | ⏰ 4:30–6pm
10% off drinks + connect with Philly’s science community.
Then head to the FREE First Friday poster session at the Science History Institute!
🔗 www.sciencehistory.org/visit/events...
September 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Science is under attack—but our strength is in our connections with each other.
Join me at the Philly Science Action Social to connect with the Philly science community and build the power we need together.
Come for the drink discount, stay for the solidarity! 🍺💪
Join me at the Philly Science Action Social to connect with the Philly science community and build the power we need together.
Come for the drink discount, stay for the solidarity! 🍺💪
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PSA was honored to speak at the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
September 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
PSA was honored to speak at the Parlee Center for Science and the Common Good at Ursinus College.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
@amandastherrien.bsky.social and @dramandar.bsky.social had an inspiring day speaking with and learning from students about the threats facing biomedical science—and what we can do to protect it.
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Instead of addressing the greatest risks to children’s health, the MAHA report leans on long-disproven conspiracy theories and undermines trust in science and medicine when kids need protection most.
Read the latest from @dramandar.bsky.social
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Read the latest from @dramandar.bsky.social
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The MAHA Report is No Prescription for Childhood Health
By Amanda Rabinowitz Ph.D.
open.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Instead of addressing the greatest risks to children’s health, the MAHA report leans on long-disproven conspiracy theories and undermines trust in science and medicine when kids need protection most.
Read the latest from @dramandar.bsky.social
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Read the latest from @dramandar.bsky.social
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“Our Ivy League–educated President and Vice President have made it their mission to cast universities as enemies of the state.”
Our latest blog post from @dramandar.bsky.social
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Our latest blog post from @dramandar.bsky.social
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This Will Be Remembered as the Beginning of the End for US Higher Education
By Amanda Rabinowitz Ph.D.
open.substack.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“Our Ivy League–educated President and Vice President have made it their mission to cast universities as enemies of the state.”
Our latest blog post from @dramandar.bsky.social
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Our latest blog post from @dramandar.bsky.social
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Black box antidepressant warnings designed to promote fear and hesitancy among expecting parents is just one step on a larger path toward undermining access to psychiatric medication more broadly.
Our latest blog by @dramandar.bsky.social
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Our latest blog by @dramandar.bsky.social
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Warning or Weapon?: What the FDA’s Shift on Antidepressants in Pregnancy Really Signals
By Amanda Rabinowitz PhD
open.substack.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Black box antidepressant warnings designed to promote fear and hesitancy among expecting parents is just one step on a larger path toward undermining access to psychiatric medication more broadly.
Our latest blog by @dramandar.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
Our latest blog by @dramandar.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/philadel...
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📢 followers in the DC area:
Please consider attending this rally happening TODAY!
The brave NIH civil servants who are standing up against the destruction of U.S. science need our support.
Please consider attending this rally happening TODAY!
The brave NIH civil servants who are standing up against the destruction of U.S. science need our support.
There is a rally on MONDAY at 4:30 PM to stand up for NIH. Please join.
Many NIH employees signed the Bethesda Declaration, objecting to the destruction of NIH. The Trump NIH Director asked the signers to meet. The rally follows that meeting, in support.
actionnetwork.org/ev...
Many NIH employees signed the Bethesda Declaration, objecting to the destruction of NIH. The Trump NIH Director asked the signers to meet. The rally follows that meeting, in support.
actionnetwork.org/ev...
July 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
📢 followers in the DC area:
Please consider attending this rally happening TODAY!
The brave NIH civil servants who are standing up against the destruction of U.S. science need our support.
Please consider attending this rally happening TODAY!
The brave NIH civil servants who are standing up against the destruction of U.S. science need our support.
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“Many said they had already had funding slashed or programs terminated, while others fear that cuts are inevitable and are beginning to search for alternative work.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... ‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts | US news | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... ‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts | US news | The Guardian
‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts
President’s assault on science –particularly climate science – has led to unprecedented funding cuts and staff layoffs
www.theguardian.com
July 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Many said they had already had funding slashed or programs terminated, while others fear that cuts are inevitable and are beginning to search for alternative work.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... ‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts | US news | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... ‘A disaster for all of us’: US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts | US news | The Guardian
Good on The DP for calling out my alma mater’s capitulation to Trump’s illogical and unlawful demands for what it is—a descent into fascism.
There’s always a choice. Powerful institutions like Penn owe it to their community to stand up for their people and the values they claim to hold.
There’s always a choice. Powerful institutions like Penn owe it to their community to stand up for their people and the values they claim to hold.
Bravo to the Daily Pennsylvanian editorial board for showing a clarity and conviction rare in national news:
"In allowing the federal government to make a decision that belongs to our community, Penn has violated our trust in a way that may be impossible to restore."
www.thedp.com/article/2025...
"In allowing the federal government to make a decision that belongs to our community, Penn has violated our trust in a way that may be impossible to restore."
www.thedp.com/article/2025...
Editorial | Penn descends into fascism
The Daily Pennsylvanian Summer Editorial Board argues that Penn’s concessions to the Trump administration set a dangerous precedent for academic freedom.
www.thedp.com
July 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good on The DP for calling out my alma mater’s capitulation to Trump’s illogical and unlawful demands for what it is—a descent into fascism.
There’s always a choice. Powerful institutions like Penn owe it to their community to stand up for their people and the values they claim to hold.
There’s always a choice. Powerful institutions like Penn owe it to their community to stand up for their people and the values they claim to hold.
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The case for investing in biomedical science is so clear it shouldn’t need defending. Yet here we are.
Read and share our latest blog from @amandastherrien.bsky.social & @dramandar.bsky.social
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Read and share our latest blog from @amandastherrien.bsky.social & @dramandar.bsky.social
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A case so obvious it shouldn’t even need to be made: Biomedical research is an excellent investment
By Amanda S. Therrien Ph.D. and Amanda Rabinowitz Ph.D.
open.substack.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The case for investing in biomedical science is so clear it shouldn’t need defending. Yet here we are.
Read and share our latest blog from @amandastherrien.bsky.social & @dramandar.bsky.social
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Read and share our latest blog from @amandastherrien.bsky.social & @dramandar.bsky.social
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There is not a person in this world that I respect more than Weird Al Yankovic
July 20, 2025 at 2:44 AM
There is not a person in this world that I respect more than Weird Al Yankovic
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“It doesn’t matter if you were born here or not, when one community is under attack, we are all under attack,” Leary said.
She questioned why the city wasn’t doing more to protect its immigrants. “What is happening right now is not OK,” she said.”
www.inquirer.com/news/juntos-...
She questioned why the city wasn’t doing more to protect its immigrants. “What is happening right now is not OK,” she said.”
www.inquirer.com/news/juntos-...
July 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“It doesn’t matter if you were born here or not, when one community is under attack, we are all under attack,” Leary said.
She questioned why the city wasn’t doing more to protect its immigrants. “What is happening right now is not OK,” she said.”
www.inquirer.com/news/juntos-...
She questioned why the city wasn’t doing more to protect its immigrants. “What is happening right now is not OK,” she said.”
www.inquirer.com/news/juntos-...
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Dr. Francis Collins speaks to the dire state of affairs at our government agencies.
"Predictions are that since the plug was pulled on USAID, 90,000 children have died unnecessarily... And yet, where is the outrage?..Where is our compassion?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9c...
"Predictions are that since the plug was pulled on USAID, 90,000 children have died unnecessarily... And yet, where is the outrage?..Where is our compassion?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9c...
A Scientific Brain Drain Has Followed Trump’s Gutting Of The NIH - Dr. Francis Collins
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Dr. Francis Collins speaks to the dire state of affairs at our government agencies.
"Predictions are that since the plug was pulled on USAID, 90,000 children have died unnecessarily... And yet, where is the outrage?..Where is our compassion?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9c...
"Predictions are that since the plug was pulled on USAID, 90,000 children have died unnecessarily... And yet, where is the outrage?..Where is our compassion?"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW9c...