@deanntm.bsky.social
Master of Science in Public health and decades of experience in Pediatric emergencies as well as years as a disaster team member for HHS
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Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.
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If we write off all news media, we’re playing into Trump’s hands. Some outlets are doing well while others stink.
In this installment of my free Stop the Presses newsletter, I give letter grades to major media outlets. See if you agree.
In this installment of my free Stop the Presses newsletter, I give letter grades to major media outlets. See if you agree.
I’m handing out pro-democracy grades to the media
The Guardian gets an A, the NY Times gets a C, CBS gets an F
www.stopthepresses.news
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
If we write off all news media, we’re playing into Trump’s hands. Some outlets are doing well while others stink.
In this installment of my free Stop the Presses newsletter, I give letter grades to major media outlets. See if you agree.
In this installment of my free Stop the Presses newsletter, I give letter grades to major media outlets. See if you agree.
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🎧 Listen to the podcast!
Former CDC director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social joined Forum to talk about how he thinks science can prevail over falsehood. His new book is "The Formula For Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own."
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Former CDC director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social joined Forum to talk about how he thinks science can prevail over falsehood. His new book is "The Formula For Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own."
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Former CDC Director Tom Frieden on Countering a Public Health Assault
Podcast Episode · KQED's Forum · 09/30/2025 · 56m
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October 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🎧 Listen to the podcast!
Former CDC director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social joined Forum to talk about how he thinks science can prevail over falsehood. His new book is "The Formula For Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own."
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Former CDC director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social joined Forum to talk about how he thinks science can prevail over falsehood. His new book is "The Formula For Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives, Including Your Own."
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Trump has tweeted about Charlie Kirk’s shooting but not about the school shooting today www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/u...
At least 3 injured after shooting at a Denver-area high school, officials say | CNN
At least three students are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, where more than 100 law enforcement officers are working to clear the school “room b...
www.cnn.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Trump has tweeted about Charlie Kirk’s shooting but not about the school shooting today www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/u...
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Colorado, you in danger, girl.
NEW: RFK Jr's purge of CDC leadership isn't shaking Democratic Gov Jared Polis' enthusiastic support of Kennedy to lead America's health policy. Today, Polis praised his collaboration with Kennedy, saying "We hope to work on making America healthier." #copolitics
August 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Colorado, you in danger, girl.
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Today: CDC said ENOUGH.
We stand with them and for America.
#USAnotRFK Read & share this letter. Images or newsletter version below.
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@niniandthebrain.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social
We stand with them and for America.
#USAnotRFK Read & share this letter. Images or newsletter version below.
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@niniandthebrain.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Today: CDC said ENOUGH.
We stand with them and for America.
#USAnotRFK Read & share this letter. Images or newsletter version below.
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@niniandthebrain.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social
We stand with them and for America.
#USAnotRFK Read & share this letter. Images or newsletter version below.
techingitapart.substack.com/cp/172217963
@niniandthebrain.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social
Thank you for all you have done for public health!
BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout.
They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.
(🎥 AP)
They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.
(🎥 AP)
August 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Thank you for all you have done for public health!
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BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout.
They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.
(🎥 AP)
They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.
(🎥 AP)
August 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout.
They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.
(🎥 AP)
They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jr’s attack on the agency’s science base.
(🎥 AP)
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Accompanying editorial
"The..study makes the case that Covid has aged our arteries, especially for females"
—accelerated aging not proportional to Covid severity
—graph of underlying mechanisms (below)
—association with #LongCovid
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"The..study makes the case that Covid has aged our arteries, especially for females"
—accelerated aging not proportional to Covid severity
—graph of underlying mechanisms (below)
—association with #LongCovid
academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad...
August 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Accompanying editorial
"The..study makes the case that Covid has aged our arteries, especially for females"
—accelerated aging not proportional to Covid severity
—graph of underlying mechanisms (below)
—association with #LongCovid
academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad...
"The..study makes the case that Covid has aged our arteries, especially for females"
—accelerated aging not proportional to Covid severity
—graph of underlying mechanisms (below)
—association with #LongCovid
academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad...
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RFK Jr. has now officially stated that he will dismantle the United States Preventive ServicesTask Force (USPSTF).
This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.
This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.
Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs
The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.
www.wsj.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
RFK Jr. has now officially stated that he will dismantle the United States Preventive ServicesTask Force (USPSTF).
This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.
This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.
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Donald Trump gives people permission to be their worst selves. His politics are not just representative, they are generative. His words seep into people’s souls and slowly corrode whatever potential for human decency ever resided there.
Floridians are taking pictures of themselves next to the sign for their new death camp
As I've said before, giving this concentration camp a cutesy name is reprehensible
As I've said before, giving this concentration camp a cutesy name is reprehensible
July 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Donald Trump gives people permission to be their worst selves. His politics are not just representative, they are generative. His words seep into people’s souls and slowly corrode whatever potential for human decency ever resided there.
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IDF opens inquiry into possible war crimes after deaths near Gaza aid sites
IDF opens inquiry into possible war crimes after deaths near Gaza aid sites
Israel Defense Forces to examine growing evidence of shootings of Palestinians trying to obtain food
The Israeli military has launched an investigation into possible war crimes following growing evidence that troops have deliberately fired at Palestinian civilians gathering to receive aid in Gaza.
Hundreds of people have been killed in recent weeks after being subjected to air attacks, shootings and bombardments by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while waiting for food to be distributed or while making their way to distribution sites. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
IDF opens inquiry into possible war crimes after deaths near Gaza aid sites
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Science and public health face unprecedented headwinds. In the face of these challenges, it’s easy to become discouraged. But there are still opportunities to drive progress—especially at the state and local level.
Maintaining Hope: States and Cities Can Lead the Way on Health
Science and public health face unprecedented headwinds, with a federal government that has undermined many principles and programs that have protected health for decades. From wholesale cuts to CDC ch...
www.linkedin.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Science and public health face unprecedented headwinds. In the face of these challenges, it’s easy to become discouraged. But there are still opportunities to drive progress—especially at the state and local level.
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Over 4.8 million and counting and many events haven’t even kicked off yet. We’re aiming for over 10 million today to hit the 3.5% rule. The crowds are massive and still growing. We are so proud of all of you. Huge shoutout to Texas you showed up!
June 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Over 4.8 million and counting and many events haven’t even kicked off yet. We’re aiming for over 10 million today to hit the 3.5% rule. The crowds are massive and still growing. We are so proud of all of you. Huge shoutout to Texas you showed up!
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Wow!
Holy shit. The Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense just testified that the cost of National Guard deployment is $134 MILLION. $134 MILLION to protect a few square blocks & it’s not even working. Every taxpayer should be outraged this is what they’re spending money on.
June 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Wow!
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If this leads to vaccines not being recommended, millions of people could lose access, pay more for vaccines and for preventable illnesses, and children will be at greater risk of diseases we haven’t faced in decades.
June 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
If this leads to vaccines not being recommended, millions of people could lose access, pay more for vaccines and for preventable illnesses, and children will be at greater risk of diseases we haven’t faced in decades.
This is dangerous and devastating
June 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This is dangerous and devastating
Really?! WTF
June 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Really?! WTF
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"We further estimate that the removal of [school mask] mandates during this time contributed to 21800 COVID deaths through the rest of 2022, 9% of the U.S. total that year...the bulk of these deaths were from spillovers to residents in the wider community."
Spillovers from Public Health Policies in Schools: Evidence from COVID Mask Mandates
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...
www.nber.org
May 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"We further estimate that the removal of [school mask] mandates during this time contributed to 21800 COVID deaths through the rest of 2022, 9% of the U.S. total that year...the bulk of these deaths were from spillovers to residents in the wider community."
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The C.D.C. delivered $750 million annually to state and local health departments for emergency work. The program was eliminated in the Trump administration’s budget blueprint.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
Local Officials Brace for Loss of Disaster Preparedness Funding
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The C.D.C. delivered $750 million annually to state and local health departments for emergency work. The program was eliminated in the Trump administration’s budget blueprint.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/h...
This is not ok
I’m going to lose it.
May 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This is not ok
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Late last week we learned that FEMA is considering major changes to the thresholds for federal disaster declarations and restraining federal cost share for public assistance projects. What would that mean for states and local governments? We ran the numbers to find out: www.urban.org/urban-wire/p...
Proposed Cuts to Federal Disaster Assistance Will Hit States Just as Hurricane Season Ramps Up
In the lead up to hurricane season, the Trump administration has proposed changes to federal disaster assistance, which would result in fewer disasters qualifying for federal aid and state and local g...
www.urban.org
May 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Late last week we learned that FEMA is considering major changes to the thresholds for federal disaster declarations and restraining federal cost share for public assistance projects. What would that mean for states and local governments? We ran the numbers to find out: www.urban.org/urban-wire/p...