Kameron Leigh Matthews, MD, JD, FAAFP
@drkamleigh.bsky.social
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Breaking: AAMC reporting steep (double-digit) drop in Black and Hispanic medical school enrollees following Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action. Story developing, please reply here with reactions. www.statnews.com/2025/01/09/m...
Medical schools report steep drop in enrollment of Black and Hispanic students after Supreme Court ruling
Black and Hispanic enrollment in medical schools fell after the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions, new data show
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The upsetting issue here is that medical schools have had the opportunity to take on holistic admissions processes with multiple successful examples to emulate that have preserved #diversity and not used the banned tactics… and yet they do not update their approaches.
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They called him Sleepy Joe because we could sleep at night.
March 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
They called him Sleepy Joe because we could sleep at night.
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Dr. Cobb advanced our understanding of anatomy, health outcomes and medical anthropology to reveal falsehoods perpetuating bias. #researchdisparities #realworldoutcomes
February 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Dr. Cobb advanced our understanding of anatomy, health outcomes and medical anthropology to reveal falsehoods perpetuating bias. #researchdisparities #realworldoutcomes
Listen now. In the face of a lot of complaining and being in our feelings, I’m glad to hear we might have some leadership coming forward from the DNC.
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Remaking the Democrats: A Conversation with DNC Chair, Ken Martin
Podcast Episode · The PoliticsGirl Podcast · 02/18/2025 · 52m
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February 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Listen now. In the face of a lot of complaining and being in our feelings, I’m glad to hear we might have some leadership coming forward from the DNC.
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My opponent is currently meeting with Donald Trump in my home district. Randy Fine is a MAGA Republican who wants to criminalize gay kids and completely ban abortion. On April 1, we will vote to reject Randy Fine and Donald Trump's dangerous agenda.
February 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
My opponent is currently meeting with Donald Trump in my home district. Randy Fine is a MAGA Republican who wants to criminalize gay kids and completely ban abortion. On April 1, we will vote to reject Randy Fine and Donald Trump's dangerous agenda.
Why is no one talking about the two open seats in FL? Have we given up???
@joshweil.bsky.social and @gayforcongress.bsky.social are not getting enough attention.
@joshweil.bsky.social and @gayforcongress.bsky.social are not getting enough attention.
February 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Why is no one talking about the two open seats in FL? Have we given up???
@joshweil.bsky.social and @gayforcongress.bsky.social are not getting enough attention.
@joshweil.bsky.social and @gayforcongress.bsky.social are not getting enough attention.
This is what democracy looks like! #50501
February 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
This is what democracy looks like! #50501
Join the conversation. We need to be out here every day.
This is what democracy looks like! #50501
This is what democracy looks like! #50501
February 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Join the conversation. We need to be out here every day.
This is what democracy looks like! #50501
This is what democracy looks like! #50501
This is what democracy looks like! #washingtondc #50501
February 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This is what democracy looks like! #washingtondc #50501
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What ProPublica’s Reporters Will Be Covering During Donald Trump’s Second Presidency — and How to Contact Them
From Trump’s relationships with billionaires to immigration, here are some of the issues and topics our reporters will be keeping an eye on as his second presidency begins.
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February 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Federal workers, we recognize that this is an unpredictable time.
Our team is actively pairing your tips with reporters on this list and across our newsroom to make sure you're speaking to someone with the right expertise. How to get in touch:
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Anti-DEI sentiment is supposedly about meritocracy - yet we still face poor outcomes, errors, & deadly inequities in #healthcare. Doesn't that therefore mean that we might NOT have the right physician workforce? And yet, 95% of docs are white & male.. Help me do the math. (This isn't about merit.)
February 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Anti-DEI sentiment is supposedly about meritocracy - yet we still face poor outcomes, errors, & deadly inequities in #healthcare. Doesn't that therefore mean that we might NOT have the right physician workforce? And yet, 95% of docs are white & male.. Help me do the math. (This isn't about merit.)
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Buprenorphine cuts opioid withdrawal, cravings, and overdose risk by 50%—yet only 1 in 4 who need it get it. A family medicine provider examines the access gap in Philadelphia - and how some progress is being made. https://buff.ly/4b1e5pX
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
After nearly a decade of annual upticks in overdose deaths, the city saw a drop in 2023, the latest data available. Something may finally be working − but what?
buff.ly
February 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Buprenorphine cuts opioid withdrawal, cravings, and overdose risk by 50%—yet only 1 in 4 who need it get it. A family medicine provider examines the access gap in Philadelphia - and how some progress is being made. https://buff.ly/4b1e5pX
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
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You know Kate Winslet in Contagion? Where she runs into a hot zone, risking her life, so Americans could be safer?
She was an EIS officer. That’s who was just fired at CDC today. EIS officers. And many, many more public servants fighting every day for your health.
She was an EIS officer. That’s who was just fired at CDC today. EIS officers. And many, many more public servants fighting every day for your health.
February 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
You know Kate Winslet in Contagion? Where she runs into a hot zone, risking her life, so Americans could be safer?
She was an EIS officer. That’s who was just fired at CDC today. EIS officers. And many, many more public servants fighting every day for your health.
She was an EIS officer. That’s who was just fired at CDC today. EIS officers. And many, many more public servants fighting every day for your health.
Thank you @muellershewrote.bsky.social - the whitewashing that is occurring will be damaging for years to come…
Good Trouble: VA Pride Flags
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Good Trouble: VA Pride Flags
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Good Trouble: VA Pride Flags
Doug Collins wants to get rid of pride flags at VA clinics and facilities. Let's make sure they get rid of MAGA flags, too.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Thank you @muellershewrote.bsky.social - the whitewashing that is occurring will be damaging for years to come…
Good Trouble: VA Pride Flags
open.substack.com/pub/muellers...
Good Trouble: VA Pride Flags
open.substack.com/pub/muellers...
The science is clear.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The science is clear.
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Here’s a thought: let’s stop listing the latest executive order, without some real recommendation of an action to be taken to counter its impact or eventual legislation.
Let’s get over the shock and let’s get organized.
Let’s get over the shock and let’s get organized.
February 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Here’s a thought: let’s stop listing the latest executive order, without some real recommendation of an action to be taken to counter its impact or eventual legislation.
Let’s get over the shock and let’s get organized.
Let’s get over the shock and let’s get organized.
Where is our Project 2027?
February 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Where is our Project 2027?
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WELCOME TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Alt: a black background with the words black history month in red yellow and green
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February 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
WELCOME TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
Download CDC Guidelines Removed By The Trump Admin
The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
CDCGuidelines.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
January 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Attention #Medsky! The Latino Medical Student Association is circulating a petition to call on professional medical organizations to stand up to ICE re: rescinding their “Protected Areas” policy.
This needs a massive signal boost. Let’s #STANDUPTOICE and get as many signatures on here as possible.
This needs a massive signal boost. Let’s #STANDUPTOICE and get as many signatures on here as possible.
Sign the Petition
Medical Students and Residents OPPOSE ICE Activity Near Schools and Healthcare Facilities!
www.change.org
January 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Attention #Medsky! The Latino Medical Student Association is circulating a petition to call on professional medical organizations to stand up to ICE re: rescinding their “Protected Areas” policy.
This needs a massive signal boost. Let’s #STANDUPTOICE and get as many signatures on here as possible.
This needs a massive signal boost. Let’s #STANDUPTOICE and get as many signatures on here as possible.
Hell Yes!
January 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Hell Yes!
AJ BROWN 💚🦅
January 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
AJ BROWN 💚🦅
This is Miltary History it’s disgusting that this would be removed from the curriculum #KnowYourHistory #KnowOurHistory
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American flying unit in the U.S. military.
Altogether, 992 pilots graduated from the Tuskegee Air Field courses, and they flew 1,578 missions and 15,533 sorties, destroyed 261 enemy aircraft, and won more than 850 medals.
Altogether, 992 pilots graduated from the Tuskegee Air Field courses, and they flew 1,578 missions and 15,533 sorties, destroyed 261 enemy aircraft, and won more than 850 medals.
January 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
This is Miltary History it’s disgusting that this would be removed from the curriculum #KnowYourHistory #KnowOurHistory