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Ⓨ Ⓐ Ⓢ Ⓗ @yashshetty.bsky.social · 8d

Looks like the Physician Women for Democratic Principles group is active on BlueSky.. It’s awesome to see professionals organizing around shared values.especially when it comes to important issues like gun control and democratic principles. Are you involved with any similar groups or movements?

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 17d

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 17d

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Soraya Nadia McDonald @sorayanadiamcdonald.com · 18d

LMAO WUT

Oklahoma Republicans propose all state colleges must have Charlie Kirk statue

Schools would be required to build memorial plaza and describe slain activist as civil rights leader or face fines

www.theguardian.com

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 21d

CDC = Centers for Disease Conspiracies

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21d

former CDC official Dr. Houry: "I first learned that the secretary had changed our CDC covid vaccine guidance on an X social media post. CDC scientists have still not seen the scientific data or justification for this change. That is not gold standard science."

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 21d

Interesting because this came across my feed.

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Zackary Berger שלום בערגער @drberger.bsky.social · 21d

Please write your electeds to ask the Democrats to hold fast on the continuing resolution. No collaboration with the Republicans without protection of public health and protecting programs from further destruction.

actionnetwork.org/letters/urge...

Urgent Action Needed: Short-term Continuing Resolution Vote is Imminent

As the end of the fiscal year approaches, Congress must take action to fund the government past September 30, 2025. Defend Public Health believes it is time for Congress to take a stand against polici...

actionnetwork.org

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 21d

Important! Health insurance plans care about evidence based medicine, unlike the CDC now, because preventing illness is cost effective. Unusual for the health insurance industry to come out and say they will COVER something. AHIP health insurance companies cover over 200 million Americans.

Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 21d

Regardless of the disgraceful nonsense we will likely hear from this administration in the coming days on vaccine “recommendations,” Americas healthcare insurers issued a joint statement tonight saying coverage for Covid and flu shots will remain unchanged from prior years.

Speaks for itself.

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 23d

I know what I am doing on my lunch break today!

Thank you @luckytran.com for the reminder.

Take action today!!

Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 23d

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 23d

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.

I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

substack.com

Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 23d

The best defense against measles is vaccination. If you may have been exposed or have been exposed: stay home!!

Well-fitted respirator masks such as N95 masks can help reduce transmission but it’s not 100% effective.

Gothamist @gothamist.com · 24d

2 measles cases reported in NYC as Trump admin scrutinizes vaccines https://gothamist.com/news/2-measles-cases-reported-in-nyc-as-trump-admin-scrutinizes-vaccines

2 measles cases reported in NYC as Trump admin scrutinizes vaccines

City health officials reported two cases of measles in downtown Manhattan this weekend. City health officials said the cases presented a very low risk to the public, but were reaching out to businesses in downtown Manhattan where the sick people visited. [ more › ]

gothamist.com

Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 26d

Gun violence is not only a preventable public health issue that has unfortunately become too politicized, it is a public health emergency.

#GunViolenceIsAPublicHealthIssue

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 26d

The first fatal shooting of an immigrant by ICE.

Please be cautious because there have been repeated false claims that the immigrants and protestors were the aggressors, when they were not to justify ICE tactics. Also, the FBI is now a circus since they put a clown in charge.

Pritzker calls for ‘full, factual accounting’ after ICE agents fatally shoot man in suburban traffic stop

A federal immigration agent fatally shot a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning after the agency says the man tried to flee a traffic stop and struck the officer with his vehicle.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you American College of Physicians for standing up for public health.

#FireRFKJr

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 27d

Fascism isn’t coming to America. It is here and everyday it gets worse.

Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 27d

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Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social · 27d

“awful people don’t deserve to be killed, but they don’t deserve to be praised, either” is apparently a thought too complex for the pundit mind

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 27d

The Virginia Department of Health has issued a standing order so that people can get the COVID vaccine without a prescription.

You can print out the order here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 28d

Another major physician group that represents family practice physicians recommends COVID boosters for all adults.

Thank you @aafp.org for following the science and not the conspiracy theorists at the helm of the CDC.

#COVIDVaccine

Another US doctors' group breaks with federal policy, recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all adults

The American Academy of Family Physicians said on Monday that it recommends all adults over the age of 18, children and pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccines, a contrast to the U.S. government's narrowed approvals for the shots.

www.reuters.com

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · 28d

Right wing provocateur and founder of the conservative campus group Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot today while discussing gun violence. This will become politicized so remember the data is clear more guns = more violent crime.

This country is exhausting.

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you @governor.ny.gov

All elected leaders on similar positions should do the same

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 4

BREAKING: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who requests them, regardless of age or underlying conditions.

VACCINES FOR ALL: Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to New Yorkers who request them, according to plans shared exclusively with Playbook. The Democrat’s executive order will mirror actions taken by other blue state governors this week to protect access to the latest Covid vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration has only granted limited approval of the jab for older adults and individuals considered to be high-risk. That’s prompted Democratic leaders to create their own vaccine guidance and explore ways they can legally protect access to the shot for everyone.

“By signing this EO, Governor Hochul is making it clear that when Washington Republicans play politics with public health, New Yorkers will still be able to make their own health care decisions and get the care they need from trusted providers in their community,” Hochul spokesperson Kara Cumoletti said in a statement to POLITICO.

This morning, POLITICO Pro reported that the Hochul administration is reviewing potential solutions to the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict vaccine access. However, a long-term fix may require legislative changes by lawmakers either through a special session, or when they return to the state Capitol in January.

“This temporary order will ensure seamless access while the Governor works with the Legislature on a long-term solution to safeguard preventive care and vaccines,” Cumoletti added. — Katelyn Cordero

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 3

The fascist regime ordered a last minute noisy jet flyover to drown out he voices of the Epstein/Maxwell survivors during their press conference. They were unsuccessful. Besides being incredibly childish and insensitive to victims of child sex crimes, seems like the behavior of a guilty person.

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 3

In a race to the bottom, Florida is always a contender.

This is the stupidest timeline.

Florida surgeon general says state will eliminate all vaccine mandates

"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"

www.nbcnews.com

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Epstein/Maxwell survivor Haley Robson, “Please just humanize us”.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Sep 3

Q: "Trump said that this Epstein issue is a hoax. Can we get your reactions?"

Epstein survivor Haley Robson: "Mr. President Donald J. Trump, I am a registered Republican...I cordially invite you to the Capitol to meet me in person so you can understand this is not a hoax."

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Humanize us”

Epstein/Maxwell survivor, Haley Robson, at today’s press conference.

Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Everyday in America is now an Onion headline come to life.

ProPublica @propublica.org · Sep 3

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, voted for cuts to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but he’s also routed more than 800 of his constituents’ complaints to the agency — the most of any current lawmaker from either party, ProPublica found.

These GOP Lawmakers Referred Constituents to the CFPB for Help. Then They Voted to Gut the Agency.

Many of the same Republican lawmakers who have targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for cuts have collectively directed thousands of constituents’ complaints about banks, credit cards, lo...

www.propublica.org

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Physician Women For Democratic Principles #PWDP @pwdp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Center survivors.

It is beyond shameful that thanks to Republicans the only abuser who has seen any accountability, Ghislaine Maxwell, has manipulated Trump to get a a sweetheart prison camp deal.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 3

Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones: "We are the Americans that you promised to protect, and we need your help. Please, President Trump, pass this bill and help us."