Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility Action Fund
@cpsraction.bsky.social
Maryland health professionals/allies advocating solutions to the gravest threats to our survival #ClimateChaos #NuclearWeapons #Racism #Inequity
Chesapeake PSR is overjoyed that after steadfast advocacy from Maryland residents, the Maryland General Assembly has overridden a veto of the RENEW (Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme Weather) Act. We're also overjoyed about the overrides . . .
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December 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Chesapeake PSR is overjoyed that after steadfast advocacy from Maryland residents, the Maryland General Assembly has overridden a veto of the RENEW (Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme Weather) Act. We're also overjoyed about the overrides . . .
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Right now, hundreds of counties around the country have regulations on pesticides that go beyond federal regulations, and include extra protections for schools, parks, drinking water supplies, and workers.
Congress is currently considering legislation to strip county governments . . .
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Congress is currently considering legislation to strip county governments . . .
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December 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Right now, hundreds of counties around the country have regulations on pesticides that go beyond federal regulations, and include extra protections for schools, parks, drinking water supplies, and workers.
Congress is currently considering legislation to strip county governments . . .
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Congress is currently considering legislation to strip county governments . . .
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🎉 BIG NEWS FROM CAPITOL HILL:
Thank you Senator Alsobrooks @alsobrooks.senate.gov for signing S. Res. 323 about preventing nuclear war!
And thank you Senator Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov for being an original sponsor!
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Thank you Senator Alsobrooks @alsobrooks.senate.gov for signing S. Res. 323 about preventing nuclear war!
And thank you Senator Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov for being an original sponsor!
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December 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
🎉 BIG NEWS FROM CAPITOL HILL:
Thank you Senator Alsobrooks @alsobrooks.senate.gov for signing S. Res. 323 about preventing nuclear war!
And thank you Senator Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov for being an original sponsor!
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Thank you Senator Alsobrooks @alsobrooks.senate.gov for signing S. Res. 323 about preventing nuclear war!
And thank you Senator Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov for being an original sponsor!
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In 1980, the American Petroleum Institute, the main organization of oil industry leaders in the US, invited a Stanford scientist to share a private report with them about the latest climate science. The scientist predicted that if we continued to burn oil, coal, and gas . . .
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December 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
In 1980, the American Petroleum Institute, the main organization of oil industry leaders in the US, invited a Stanford scientist to share a private report with them about the latest climate science. The scientist predicted that if we continued to burn oil, coal, and gas . . .
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"I see this 100 day moment as a critical call to action."
Listen to BftB activist Maylene Hughes on why we must act now to help renew the New START treaty before it expires in less than 100 days.
Thank you @winwithoutwar.bsky.social for this important discussion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfg_...
Listen to BftB activist Maylene Hughes on why we must act now to help renew the New START treaty before it expires in less than 100 days.
Thank you @winwithoutwar.bsky.social for this important discussion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfg_...
100 Days Webinar
YouTube video by Win Without War
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"I see this 100 day moment as a critical call to action."
Listen to BftB activist Maylene Hughes on why we must act now to help renew the New START treaty before it expires in less than 100 days.
Thank you @winwithoutwar.bsky.social for this important discussion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfg_...
Listen to BftB activist Maylene Hughes on why we must act now to help renew the New START treaty before it expires in less than 100 days.
Thank you @winwithoutwar.bsky.social for this important discussion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfg_...
Join us at a virtual rally for the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act on Thursday, November 20th from 7:30-8:30 PM!
RSVP TODAY! bit.ly/tcakickoff
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RSVP TODAY! bit.ly/tcakickoff
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November 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Join us at a virtual rally for the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act on Thursday, November 20th from 7:30-8:30 PM!
RSVP TODAY! bit.ly/tcakickoff
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RSVP TODAY! bit.ly/tcakickoff
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Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility joins International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and Physicians for Social Responsibility nationally in denouncing President Trump’s recent announcement of his intention to resume nuclear weapons testing.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility joins International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and Physicians for Social Responsibility nationally in denouncing President Trump’s recent announcement of his intention to resume nuclear weapons testing.
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“The Trump administration is weaponizing the government shutdown to gut staffing, weaken environmental protections, and normalize their ultimate goal of privatizing public lands,” writes @jackieostfeld.bsky.social in @thehill.com .
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“The Trump administration is weaponizing the government shutdown to gut staffing, weaken environmental protections, and normalize their ultimate goal of privatizing public lands,” writes @jackieostfeld.bsky.social in @thehill.com .
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
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Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and health. Our new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and health. Our new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness
🚨Tell Congress: Prevent a Dangerous New Nuclear Arms Race 🚨 Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the threat of nuclear weapons use is once again rising. The last remaining arms control treaty between the United States and Russia—the New START agreement—will expire...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🚨Tell Congress: Prevent a Dangerous New Nuclear Arms Race 🚨 Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the threat of nuclear weapons use is once again rising. The last remaining arms control treaty between the United States and Russia—the New START agreement—will expire...
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🚨Action Alert🚨
Join us next week for a State + Local Elected Officials Phone Bank Nov 13 1- 5pm ET
How:
1. Select a one-hour block to call elected officials
2. Receive call script
3. Call officials during your selected hour on Nov. 13
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/backfromthebrink/event/867732/
Join us next week for a State + Local Elected Officials Phone Bank Nov 13 1- 5pm ET
How:
1. Select a one-hour block to call elected officials
2. Receive call script
3. Call officials during your selected hour on Nov. 13
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/backfromthebrink/event/867732/
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🚨Action Alert🚨
Join us next week for a State + Local Elected Officials Phone Bank Nov 13 1- 5pm ET
How:
1. Select a one-hour block to call elected officials
2. Receive call script
3. Call officials during your selected hour on Nov. 13
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/backfromthebrink/event/867732/
Join us next week for a State + Local Elected Officials Phone Bank Nov 13 1- 5pm ET
How:
1. Select a one-hour block to call elected officials
2. Receive call script
3. Call officials during your selected hour on Nov. 13
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/backfromthebrink/event/867732/
Earlier this month, delegates from our umbrella organization, Physicians for Social Responsibility, attended the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War 24th World Congress in Nagasaki, Japan. Nagasaki was the last city to be bombed by a nuclear weapon . . .
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October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Earlier this month, delegates from our umbrella organization, Physicians for Social Responsibility, attended the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War 24th World Congress in Nagasaki, Japan. Nagasaki was the last city to be bombed by a nuclear weapon . . .
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President Trump said he is ordering the resumption of nuclear weapons testing.
This is a horrible, dangerous, costly idea.
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This is a horrible, dangerous, costly idea.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
President Trump said he is ordering the resumption of nuclear weapons testing.
This is a horrible, dangerous, costly idea.
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This is a horrible, dangerous, costly idea.
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“As former U.S. surgeons general appointed by every Republican and Democratic president since George H.W. Bush, we have collectively spent decades in service as the Nation's Doctor. We took two sacred oaths in our lifetimes: first, as physicians who swore to care for our patients and, . . .
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October 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
“As former U.S. surgeons general appointed by every Republican and Democratic president since George H.W. Bush, we have collectively spent decades in service as the Nation's Doctor. We took two sacred oaths in our lifetimes: first, as physicians who swore to care for our patients and, . . .
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Carl Sagan frequently spoke out against the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and advocated for nuclear disarmament and peace during his life. His words, decades old, still hold today.
October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Carl Sagan frequently spoke out against the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and advocated for nuclear disarmament and peace during his life. His words, decades old, still hold today.
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In March, an EPA official told a Ford executive, “Although I am recused from Ford issues, you always have a friend here.” Then, Trump banned states from setting vehicle emissions standards.
In our latest FOIA request, we dive into which groups have the EPA's ear: sc.org/FOIA
In our latest FOIA request, we dive into which groups have the EPA's ear: sc.org/FOIA
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In March, an EPA official told a Ford executive, “Although I am recused from Ford issues, you always have a friend here.” Then, Trump banned states from setting vehicle emissions standards.
In our latest FOIA request, we dive into which groups have the EPA's ear: sc.org/FOIA
In our latest FOIA request, we dive into which groups have the EPA's ear: sc.org/FOIA
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No Kings.
No Nukes.
Simple as that.
Show up at tomorrow's No Kings rally near your neighborhood and raise your voice for justice, safety and peace.
www.nokings.org
#NoKings
No Nukes.
Simple as that.
Show up at tomorrow's No Kings rally near your neighborhood and raise your voice for justice, safety and peace.
www.nokings.org
#NoKings
October 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
No Kings.
No Nukes.
Simple as that.
Show up at tomorrow's No Kings rally near your neighborhood and raise your voice for justice, safety and peace.
www.nokings.org
#NoKings
No Nukes.
Simple as that.
Show up at tomorrow's No Kings rally near your neighborhood and raise your voice for justice, safety and peace.
www.nokings.org
#NoKings
Did you know that before the Trump administration’s cuts this year, the US government spent about 1% of its budget on foreign aid? (pewrsr.ch/473xvcs)
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October 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Did you know that before the Trump administration’s cuts this year, the US government spent about 1% of its budget on foreign aid? (pewrsr.ch/473xvcs)
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Join our partners @7directionsof.bsky.social service this Sunday for Bundle of Arrows, an activation of grassroots power to prevent new methane gas pipelines. Performances by Lumbee/Tuscarora singer-songwriter Charly Lowry, and more! RSVP: bit.ly/bundleofarrows
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice
October 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Join our partners @7directionsof.bsky.social service this Sunday for Bundle of Arrows, an activation of grassroots power to prevent new methane gas pipelines. Performances by Lumbee/Tuscarora singer-songwriter Charly Lowry, and more! RSVP: bit.ly/bundleofarrows
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice
#EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice
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In an unprecedented move, Senate Republicans just voted to erase public land plans in AK, MT, and ND, all to benefit corporate polluters. And they're not done yet: similar resolutions have already been introduced. Tell your members of Congress to choose the people over polluters: sc.org/LandsAction
October 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In an unprecedented move, Senate Republicans just voted to erase public land plans in AK, MT, and ND, all to benefit corporate polluters. And they're not done yet: similar resolutions have already been introduced. Tell your members of Congress to choose the people over polluters: sc.org/LandsAction
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Trump just handed $625M to Big Coal + opened millions of acres for mining. Meanwhile, utilities are STILL clinging to expensive fossil fuels. Our 5th Dirty Truth report shows the cost is falling on families. #DirtyTruthReport sc.org/dirtytruth
The Dirty Truth Report
sc.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Trump just handed $625M to Big Coal + opened millions of acres for mining. Meanwhile, utilities are STILL clinging to expensive fossil fuels. Our 5th Dirty Truth report shows the cost is falling on families. #DirtyTruthReport sc.org/dirtytruth
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2 CA congressional members have signed H.Res. 317!
Thanks for your leadership @levin.house.gov & @mikethompson.house.gov
BIG shoutout to our CA activists who made this happen after months of advocacy work.
Let's keep it going: preventnuclearwar.org/bftb-congressional-resolutions
Thanks for your leadership @levin.house.gov & @mikethompson.house.gov
BIG shoutout to our CA activists who made this happen after months of advocacy work.
Let's keep it going: preventnuclearwar.org/bftb-congressional-resolutions
October 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
2 CA congressional members have signed H.Res. 317!
Thanks for your leadership @levin.house.gov & @mikethompson.house.gov
BIG shoutout to our CA activists who made this happen after months of advocacy work.
Let's keep it going: preventnuclearwar.org/bftb-congressional-resolutions
Thanks for your leadership @levin.house.gov & @mikethompson.house.gov
BIG shoutout to our CA activists who made this happen after months of advocacy work.
Let's keep it going: preventnuclearwar.org/bftb-congressional-resolutions
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Maryland is already paying the price of the climate crisis with flooded streets, deadly heat, and toxic smoke, while fossil fuel giants count record profits. Lawmakers must override the veto of the #RENEWAct.
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/03/a...
#ClimateJustice #MakePollutersPay
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/03/a...
#ClimateJustice #MakePollutersPay
October 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Maryland is already paying the price of the climate crisis with flooded streets, deadly heat, and toxic smoke, while fossil fuel giants count record profits. Lawmakers must override the veto of the #RENEWAct.
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/03/a...
#ClimateJustice #MakePollutersPay
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/03/a...
#ClimateJustice #MakePollutersPay
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A new article out in @nejm.org analyzes the potential adverse health effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its energy-related provisions, concluding that Americans are likely to regard the bill as "sickening" as those consequences manifest.
Adverse Health Effects of Energy-Related Provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” | NEJM
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will dramatically increase U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions,
along with all their known adverse health consequences.
www.nejm.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A new article out in @nejm.org analyzes the potential adverse health effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its energy-related provisions, concluding that Americans are likely to regard the bill as "sickening" as those consequences manifest.
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All children deserve #CleanAir, #CleanWater, safe food & products, and healthy places to live, learn & play. Join us on 10/9 to celebrate all of the #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth wins from this year & take action to #ProtectKidsHealth on #CEHday cehday.org
Children's Environmental Health Day
Healthy environments for all kids!
cehday.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
All children deserve #CleanAir, #CleanWater, safe food & products, and healthy places to live, learn & play. Join us on 10/9 to celebrate all of the #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth wins from this year & take action to #ProtectKidsHealth on #CEHday cehday.org