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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 13h

Yes, we argue vociferously, backed by empirical research, that patients’ wellbeing and health outcomes will suffer from the Trump administration’s push to end DEI policies at US medical schools

The BMJ @bmj.com · 13h

The Trump administration and its allies have taken several steps to ensure that medical schools in the US dismantle all diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

It is patients who will be the victims of this, write @gavinyamey.bsky.social and @michaeldgreen.com
www.bmj.com/content/391/...

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 3h

Additional details on cdc rif.

BREAKING NEWS: CDC employees terminated in apparent Friday night massacre.

The Trump administration is using the shutdown to further weaken the our national public health infrastructure.

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 3h

Many don’t realize the breadth of cdc. They do far more than fight infectious disease and recommend vaccines. They are key to all areas of health: chronic disease, maternal and child health, gun violence, substance abuse, suicidal prevention, on and on. Killing ourselves literally by gutting cdc.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

Even MTG understands how devastating this will be! I wish mass media would stand up and give these straightforward simple examples to demonstrate the forthcoming disaster and allow the people to understand that the GOP just doesn’t give a sh!t about real working people!

Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 1d

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 13h

Sad part is that many are tested for free in populations that have no other options (Africa, SE Asia, etc.)

Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

I used to play some of my dad’s records at home when I was an early teen. Lots of great 60s stuff, Dylan, the Doors, the Byrds, etc… Mixed w/ these was Cash. I never played him & always thought he was out of place in the collection. Then in my early 30s I rediscovered him and knew why he belonged.

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

Even MTG understands how devastating this will be! I wish mass media would stand up and give these straightforward simple examples to demonstrate the forthcoming disaster and allow the people to understand that the GOP just doesn’t give a sh!t about real working people!

Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 1d

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Paul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

They're a working class party now!
DICKENSIAN working class, that is!

Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 1d

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

I’d understand if he made this mistake once. Anyone can make an error when speaking in public… but he does this time and time again. 🤷‍♂️

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

Skipped the day they covered percentages in middle school.

Drug prices to drop by 100% to 500%!

Would be quite the feat to have drug companies paying us to take meds!

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MB @sugarcubedog.bsky.social · 1d

Get your Covid shot too.

Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

It's time to get your flu shot!

Last flu season 280 kids died from influenza, 89% were unvaccinated.

Each year 100s of thousands are hospitalized & 10s of thousands die from influenza just in the US.

Don't wait, you're online already, schedule your free shot now!

Please share & spread the word.

It's time to get your flu shot!

Troy Tassier is a professor of economics at Fordham University and the author of The Rich Flee and the Poor Take the Bus: How Our Unequal Society Fails Us during Outbreaks.

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

Yes!

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 1d

It's time to get your flu shot!

Last flu season 280 kids died from influenza, 89% were unvaccinated.

Each year 100s of thousands are hospitalized & 10s of thousands die from influenza just in the US.

Don't wait, you're online already, schedule your free shot now!

Please share & spread the word.

It's time to get your flu shot!

Troy Tassier is a professor of economics at Fordham University and the author of The Rich Flee and the Poor Take the Bus: How Our Unequal Society Fails Us during Outbreaks.

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

Scrolling through my posts today. I couldn’t have put two more opposite people next to each other. Evil and goodness personified.

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

And all harming public health in the process.

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

Getting closer and closer to Trump invoking the insurrection act - not because it's needed but because it is part of Trump's ultimate power play. Laid out in simple terms here.

The Real Reason Trump Wants To Invade Chicago and Portland

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

“…ambiguity about universities’ role in society could lead many institutions to become increasingly susceptible to corporate co-optation, political interference and eventual collapse.”

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

“…ambiguity about universities’ role in society could lead many institutions to become increasingly susceptible to corporate co-optation, political interference and eventual collapse.”

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

“…economic pressures and the pursuit of prestige may be converging to reinforce a technocratic approach to higher education, where university decision-making is primarily guided by performance metrics and corporate-style governance rather than the public interest.”

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 2d

As universities embrace AI, corporate influence on research, governance and values is growing.

What happens when higher ed’s pursuit of tech prestige meets Silicon Valley’s profit motives?

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Why higher ed’s AI rush could put corporate interests over public service and independence

Higher education’s embrace of AI reveals deeper trends in institutional priorities − and what’s at risk.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 2d

More good work by Greg Sargent

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 2d

JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.

New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...

Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule

He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

newrepublic.com

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

More Jane Goodalls in this world please!

Amy King (@poemz)

Dr. Jane Goodall recorded this interview in March 2025, with the understanding that it would be released only after her death. #drjanegoodall

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

Furries indoctrinating children yet again. When will it stop?!😂

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · Jun 9

Important information from @aclu.org on your rights in protesting. Thanks, Sarah- please spread far and wide!

nursesarah18.bsky.social @nursesarah18.bsky.social · Jun 9

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Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

If people covered financially short term does that limit incentives for long term fixes. Flood mitigation, clean energy, etc.

As an infectious dis analogy, this may lead to lack of prevention if we have a treatment.

Complex issue but an interesting strategy. Will be following developments. 2/2

Troy Tassier @troytassier.bsky.social · 2d

Do you have a source for additional details on financing this? The article was a bit light on who would be covered. Obviously worried that those most in need of relief may be left out if charges levied to those covered. Also a bit worried about moral hazard issues here. … 1/2

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