Mayumi H
@mayumih.bsky.social
Molecular biologist | PhD in Microbiology | Woman in Science | Novice mountain biker | Traveler | Reader
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RFK Jr., who's supposed to be all about "facts and logic," is out here removing members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee?!?
Y’all, these aren’t political appointees. These are public health experts—people who’ve spent their careers working to keep Americans safe from disease.
Y’all, these aren’t political appointees. These are public health experts—people who’ve spent their careers working to keep Americans safe from disease.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines.
apnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
RFK Jr., who's supposed to be all about "facts and logic," is out here removing members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee?!?
Y’all, these aren’t political appointees. These are public health experts—people who’ve spent their careers working to keep Americans safe from disease.
Y’all, these aren’t political appointees. These are public health experts—people who’ve spent their careers working to keep Americans safe from disease.
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The new Neil Halloran documentary on Smallpox has completely changed how I see the RFK Jr. version of the world. Neil (softly) argues that realizing that disease isn't the fault of the sick /or/ the fault of the Gods ushered in a new future where we felt the authority to care for each other.
May 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The new Neil Halloran documentary on Smallpox has completely changed how I see the RFK Jr. version of the world. Neil (softly) argues that realizing that disease isn't the fault of the sick /or/ the fault of the Gods ushered in a new future where we felt the authority to care for each other.
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Trump’s administration uses dehumanizing rhetoric, targets activists like Mahmoud Khalil, and invokes the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. Parallels to authoritarian leaders like Viktor Orbán raise concerns about democracy. #DonaldTrump #MahmoudKhalil #ViktorOrbán #Authoritarianism #Fascism
March 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Trump’s administration uses dehumanizing rhetoric, targets activists like Mahmoud Khalil, and invokes the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. Parallels to authoritarian leaders like Viktor Orbán raise concerns about democracy. #DonaldTrump #MahmoudKhalil #ViktorOrbán #Authoritarianism #Fascism
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At least nine Palestinians, including a journalist, have been killed in the Israeli drone attack on a gathering of people at the Attar junction in Gaza's Beit Lahiya, report our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/3plcmp
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/3plcmp
March 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At least nine Palestinians, including a journalist, have been killed in the Israeli drone attack on a gathering of people at the Attar junction in Gaza's Beit Lahiya, report our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/3plcmp
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/3plcmp
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Good morning friends! Hope you can take some time to unplug and recharge this weekend.
Mood:
Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.
Mark Twain
Mood:
Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.
Mark Twain
March 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good morning friends! Hope you can take some time to unplug and recharge this weekend.
Mood:
Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.
Mark Twain
Mood:
Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.
Mark Twain
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I’ve got more open-to-all town halls coming up in Oregon. We've got a lot to talk about, I hope to see you there.
March 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I’ve got more open-to-all town halls coming up in Oregon. We've got a lot to talk about, I hope to see you there.
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The Democratic Party is planning an extensive series of town halls in Republican-held districts in all 50 states to draw attention to the Republican leadership’s recent warning that GOP lawmakers should avoid such open forums.
Democrats Plan Nationwide Blitz of Town Halls in Republican Districts
A series of events in all 50 states aims to capitalize on a recent warning from Republican leadership that its lawmakers should avoid such public forums.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The Democratic Party is planning an extensive series of town halls in Republican-held districts in all 50 states to draw attention to the Republican leadership’s recent warning that GOP lawmakers should avoid such open forums.
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March 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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ICE illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, for his political advocacy.
Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.
Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.
Free Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration has illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil in direct retaliation for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights. This egregious, unprecedented, and illegal abuse of...
action.aclu.org
March 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
ICE illegally arrested and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, for his political advocacy.
Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.
Take action to free Mahmoud NOW.
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BREAKING: We and @nyclu.org are joining Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil's legal team after ICE unlawfully arrested and detained him in retaliation for his political views.
We will see the Trump administration in court.
We will see the Trump administration in court.
March 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
BREAKING: We and @nyclu.org are joining Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil's legal team after ICE unlawfully arrested and detained him in retaliation for his political views.
We will see the Trump administration in court.
We will see the Trump administration in court.
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"Palestinian women stand at the heart of the struggle for survival."
The Palestinian Authority has urged on International Women’s Day that the international community take responsibility for ensuring protection for Palestinian women.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/95lc11
The Palestinian Authority has urged on International Women’s Day that the international community take responsibility for ensuring protection for Palestinian women.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/95lc11
March 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"Palestinian women stand at the heart of the struggle for survival."
The Palestinian Authority has urged on International Women’s Day that the international community take responsibility for ensuring protection for Palestinian women.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/95lc11
The Palestinian Authority has urged on International Women’s Day that the international community take responsibility for ensuring protection for Palestinian women.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/95lc11
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WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 4 DAYS?
Stand Up for Science with us on March 7th, in DC & Nationwide!
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Stand Up for Science with us on March 7th, in DC & Nationwide!
☀️🌎🧪
March 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 4 DAYS?
Stand Up for Science with us on March 7th, in DC & Nationwide!
☀️🌎🧪
Stand Up for Science with us on March 7th, in DC & Nationwide!
☀️🌎🧪
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February 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!?
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
March 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!?
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
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Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
One week to Stand Up for Science!
March 7th
12 PM
Seattle Center - Mural Amphitheater Lawn
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
#standupforscience
March 7th
12 PM
Seattle Center - Mural Amphitheater Lawn
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
#standupforscience
March 1, 2025 at 2:44 AM
One week to Stand Up for Science!
March 7th
12 PM
Seattle Center - Mural Amphitheater Lawn
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
#standupforscience
March 7th
12 PM
Seattle Center - Mural Amphitheater Lawn
www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
#standupforscience
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We are heartened by this call to action in Nature, one of the most respected journals in science. It urges the global scientific community to speak out on behalf of those being censored and support research as the US government shifts away from its historic leadership
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Trump 2.0: an assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere
US President Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to science and to international institutions. The global research community must take a stand against these attacks.
www.nature.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
We are heartened by this call to action in Nature, one of the most respected journals in science. It urges the global scientific community to speak out on behalf of those being censored and support research as the US government shifts away from its historic leadership
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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It bothers me so much that someone died from measles last night due to the West Texas outbreak. It’s preventable with vaccination. This should not be happening. A reminder that roughly 1 in 1000 cases are fatal.
February 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It bothers me so much that someone died from measles last night due to the West Texas outbreak. It’s preventable with vaccination. This should not be happening. A reminder that roughly 1 in 1000 cases are fatal.
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🚨 10 Days Until Stand Up for Science, and some HUGE NEWS! - Take Action With Us! 🚨
We’re excited to announce 32 official Stand Up for Science events happening across the country on March 7th!
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We’re excited to announce 32 official Stand Up for Science events happening across the country on March 7th!
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February 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
🚨 10 Days Until Stand Up for Science, and some HUGE NEWS! - Take Action With Us! 🚨
We’re excited to announce 32 official Stand Up for Science events happening across the country on March 7th!
🧵⬇️
We’re excited to announce 32 official Stand Up for Science events happening across the country on March 7th!
🧵⬇️
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Who needs an MMR booster?
The question that may be on your mind given the recent measles outbreaks
drrubin.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Hey fam. We know this has been a tough Monday in the midst of a very tough winter.
Now that the latest panic about Elon is over, remember that mass requests are not aimed to cut staff. This is how they demoralize.
Elon is a troll and is tweeting for reactions.
IGNORE HIM.
DO NOT RESPOND.
Now that the latest panic about Elon is over, remember that mass requests are not aimed to cut staff. This is how they demoralize.
Elon is a troll and is tweeting for reactions.
IGNORE HIM.
DO NOT RESPOND.
a minion is holding a megaphone that says troll alert on it
ALT: a minion is holding a megaphone that says troll alert on it
media.tenor.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hey fam. We know this has been a tough Monday in the midst of a very tough winter.
Now that the latest panic about Elon is over, remember that mass requests are not aimed to cut staff. This is how they demoralize.
Elon is a troll and is tweeting for reactions.
IGNORE HIM.
DO NOT RESPOND.
Now that the latest panic about Elon is over, remember that mass requests are not aimed to cut staff. This is how they demoralize.
Elon is a troll and is tweeting for reactions.
IGNORE HIM.
DO NOT RESPOND.
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People keep asking us: “Why are early-career scientists organizing Stand Up for Science?”
Because early-career scientists—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—are getting hit the hardest.
Our futures—and the future of science itself—are on the line.
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Because early-career scientists—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—are getting hit the hardest.
Our futures—and the future of science itself—are on the line.
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“There’s going to be a missing age class of researchers that will reverberate for years.” scim.ag/3ERRLDo
U.S. early-career researchers struggling amid chaos
Uncertain funding, government firings, and distressed universities hit vulnerable groups especially hard
scim.ag
February 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
People keep asking us: “Why are early-career scientists organizing Stand Up for Science?”
Because early-career scientists—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—are getting hit the hardest.
Our futures—and the future of science itself—are on the line.
🧵 ⬇️
Because early-career scientists—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—are getting hit the hardest.
Our futures—and the future of science itself—are on the line.
🧵 ⬇️
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Healthcare is a human right, and this is unacceptable.
$2,000,000,000,000. Two TRILLION Dollars. That's an incredible amount of lost healthcare.
Call your representatives today. Email your representatives today. Speak out. www.house.gov/representati...
$2,000,000,000,000. Two TRILLION Dollars. That's an incredible amount of lost healthcare.
Call your representatives today. Email your representatives today. Speak out. www.house.gov/representati...
February 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Healthcare is a human right, and this is unacceptable.
$2,000,000,000,000. Two TRILLION Dollars. That's an incredible amount of lost healthcare.
Call your representatives today. Email your representatives today. Speak out. www.house.gov/representati...
$2,000,000,000,000. Two TRILLION Dollars. That's an incredible amount of lost healthcare.
Call your representatives today. Email your representatives today. Speak out. www.house.gov/representati...
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The Trump admin is planning to strip healthcare away from millions of Americans by proposing new criteria for who can and can't receive Medicaid. Please CALL YOUR SENATORS/CONGRESSPEOPLE. Tell them they work for US. And we demand they protect our access to healthcare.
5calls.org/issue/protec...
5calls.org/issue/protec...
February 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The Trump admin is planning to strip healthcare away from millions of Americans by proposing new criteria for who can and can't receive Medicaid. Please CALL YOUR SENATORS/CONGRESSPEOPLE. Tell them they work for US. And we demand they protect our access to healthcare.
5calls.org/issue/protec...
5calls.org/issue/protec...