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PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: Everyone six months and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in NJ thanks to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...
Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...
www.nj.gov
September 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
PUBLIC HEALTH UPDATE: Everyone six months and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in NJ thanks to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...
Learn more: www.nj.gov/governor/new...
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The institutions that protect our health and safety - CDC, EPA, etc. - are being deliberately destroyed in a manner that will be hard to undo.
Whether this is to boost favored industries, pandemic backlash, or because ideology trumps evidence, the outcome is the same. We will be less healthy.
Whether this is to boost favored industries, pandemic backlash, or because ideology trumps evidence, the outcome is the same. We will be less healthy.
August 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The institutions that protect our health and safety - CDC, EPA, etc. - are being deliberately destroyed in a manner that will be hard to undo.
Whether this is to boost favored industries, pandemic backlash, or because ideology trumps evidence, the outcome is the same. We will be less healthy.
Whether this is to boost favored industries, pandemic backlash, or because ideology trumps evidence, the outcome is the same. We will be less healthy.
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Right now, your ability to get access to a COVID vaccine this fall is in jeopardy, whether or not you fit the new, restricted eligiblity criteria. Please send a letter to your member of Congress here. And spread the word. @defendpublichealth.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
Write members of Congress - Will COVID-19 vaccines be available this fall?
It is clear that HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is on a dangerous and fast-moving path to make COVID-19 vaccines totally unavailable here in the U.S. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in many parts of the US an...
actionnetwork.org
August 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Right now, your ability to get access to a COVID vaccine this fall is in jeopardy, whether or not you fit the new, restricted eligiblity criteria. Please send a letter to your member of Congress here. And spread the word. @defendpublichealth.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
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This is good: With Trump/RFK destroying CDC, JB Pritzker's officials are exploring the possibility of buying Covid vaccines from manufacturers and distributing them in-state themselves, source tells me.
Dem govs must step up and fill the void.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1998...
Dem govs must step up and fill the void.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1998...
Trump’s Decapitation of CDC Takes Darker Turn—and Hands Dems a Weapon
Illinois’s J.B. Pritzker is leading a charge other Democratic governors should take up: In our America, we’ll make sure public health systems remain strong.
newrepublic.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is good: With Trump/RFK destroying CDC, JB Pritzker's officials are exploring the possibility of buying Covid vaccines from manufacturers and distributing them in-state themselves, source tells me.
Dem govs must step up and fill the void.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1998...
Dem govs must step up and fill the void.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1998...
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“I am unable to serve in an environment that treats CDC as a tool to generate policies and materials that do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”
That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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August 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“I am unable to serve in an environment that treats CDC as a tool to generate policies and materials that do not reflect scientific reality and are designed to hurt rather than to improve the public’s health.”
That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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That’s from the resignation of CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis @drdemetre.bsky.social (on X)
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The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved updated Covid vaccines for the fall season that limit who can get the shots, the federal government’s most restrictive policy since the vaccines became available. Story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social and Jacey Fortin. Gift link: nyti.ms/3Hz1WhX
nyti.ms
August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved updated Covid vaccines for the fall season that limit who can get the shots, the federal government’s most restrictive policy since the vaccines became available. Story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social and Jacey Fortin. Gift link: nyti.ms/3Hz1WhX
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We have three days to STOP the rescission packate that will kill PEPFAR. All we need is to delay a vote. If it doesn't pass by 18th of July, the bill is dead. CALL YOUR SENATORS NOW!
July 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We have three days to STOP the rescission packate that will kill PEPFAR. All we need is to delay a vote. If it doesn't pass by 18th of July, the bill is dead. CALL YOUR SENATORS NOW!
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GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
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8) And this one is important.
For all the talk about the powerful pro-Trump media ecosystem, the share of Americans who have heard negative business news coverage of the government has exploded.
Evidently even the podcast bros can’t distract Americans from the realities of the stock market.
For all the talk about the powerful pro-Trump media ecosystem, the share of Americans who have heard negative business news coverage of the government has exploded.
Evidently even the podcast bros can’t distract Americans from the realities of the stock market.
April 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
8) And this one is important.
For all the talk about the powerful pro-Trump media ecosystem, the share of Americans who have heard negative business news coverage of the government has exploded.
Evidently even the podcast bros can’t distract Americans from the realities of the stock market.
For all the talk about the powerful pro-Trump media ecosystem, the share of Americans who have heard negative business news coverage of the government has exploded.
Evidently even the podcast bros can’t distract Americans from the realities of the stock market.
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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
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Measles outbreaks are back. Grocery and gas prices are up. Bird flu is spreading. All our allies hate us. Air travel is getting unsafe. The stock market is tanking. The government is about to shut down.
And he’s only been President for six weeks. This is just the beginning.
And he’s only been President for six weeks. This is just the beginning.
March 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Measles outbreaks are back. Grocery and gas prices are up. Bird flu is spreading. All our allies hate us. Air travel is getting unsafe. The stock market is tanking. The government is about to shut down.
And he’s only been President for six weeks. This is just the beginning.
And he’s only been President for six weeks. This is just the beginning.
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Canceling the March FDA VRBPAC meeting is a terrible idea, but won’t affect flu vax strain update. NH vax strains will be selected this week at WHO meeting & @helenbranswell.bsky.social reported CDC is participating. FDA can require updated vax strains without VRBPAC review.
#HHS has canceled the March meeting of outside experts who were to advise #FDA on what next winter's #flu shots should target. The irony of this: Canceling #VRBPAC makes the US more reliant on the WHO-led strain selection process. www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/f...
FDA cancels vaccine advisory committee meeting
The advisory committee meeting is a critical resource for vaccine makers trying to figure out which flu strains to include in their shots for the next flu season.
www.statnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Canceling the March FDA VRBPAC meeting is a terrible idea, but won’t affect flu vax strain update. NH vax strains will be selected this week at WHO meeting & @helenbranswell.bsky.social reported CDC is participating. FDA can require updated vax strains without VRBPAC review.
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
@aoc.bsky.social
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
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Several good things are happening according r/fednews so I am going to drop them here. If federal workers are fighting back, how much more us?
A thread/
A thread/
February 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Several good things are happening according r/fednews so I am going to drop them here. If federal workers are fighting back, how much more us?
A thread/
A thread/
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A lesson in how claims of meritocracy as justification for opposing DEI are often cover for the demand that we return to a system of preference for white men - whatever their qualifications. Fire a qualified Black man. Hire a statutorily unqualified white man. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
February 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A lesson in how claims of meritocracy as justification for opposing DEI are often cover for the demand that we return to a system of preference for white men - whatever their qualifications. Fire a qualified Black man. Hire a statutorily unqualified white man. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Tonight we proposed an amendment to ensure that the Republican budget doesn’t raise prescription drug costs for seniors on Medicare.
And guess what? Republicans blocked it — just like they opposed us when we gave Medicare the power to lower drug prices.
And guess what? Republicans blocked it — just like they opposed us when we gave Medicare the power to lower drug prices.
February 21, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Tonight we proposed an amendment to ensure that the Republican budget doesn’t raise prescription drug costs for seniors on Medicare.
And guess what? Republicans blocked it — just like they opposed us when we gave Medicare the power to lower drug prices.
And guess what? Republicans blocked it — just like they opposed us when we gave Medicare the power to lower drug prices.
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Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.
February 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.
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A late Fri update on HHS cuts today...
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Confirmed reports by Jeremy Faust & others of 950 cut at already-understaffed IHS. A Biden-era advisor said:
"very definition of government inefficiency and shows a disregard for Native American lives"
tinalexander.github.io/notes/2025/0...
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Confirmed reports by Jeremy Faust & others of 950 cut at already-understaffed IHS. A Biden-era advisor said:
"very definition of government inefficiency and shows a disregard for Native American lives"
tinalexander.github.io/notes/2025/0...
February 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
A late Fri update on HHS cuts today...
#1
Confirmed reports by Jeremy Faust & others of 950 cut at already-understaffed IHS. A Biden-era advisor said:
"very definition of government inefficiency and shows a disregard for Native American lives"
tinalexander.github.io/notes/2025/0...
#1
Confirmed reports by Jeremy Faust & others of 950 cut at already-understaffed IHS. A Biden-era advisor said:
"very definition of government inefficiency and shows a disregard for Native American lives"
tinalexander.github.io/notes/2025/0...
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Several red state AGs including mine are suing to dismantle 504s in schools.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
February 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Several red state AGs including mine are suing to dismantle 504s in schools.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
Please, call your reps and AGs to demand they let all children learn in public schools. The end goal is to delete all special education services. All accommodations.
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy did a big thing: He used the clemency power to free 3 incarcerated survivors of domestic violence; they'd been locked up for crimes against their attackers. Now there's a push in other states to rethink the treatment of incarcerated abuse survivors. boltsmag.org/new-jersey-c...
For Abuse Survivors, a New Path to Release from New Jersey Prisons
Governor Phil Murphy commuted the sentences of three women convicted for killing abusers. Now advocates also want a legislative fix, and point to reforms in New York and Oklahoma.
boltsmag.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy did a big thing: He used the clemency power to free 3 incarcerated survivors of domestic violence; they'd been locked up for crimes against their attackers. Now there's a push in other states to rethink the treatment of incarcerated abuse survivors. boltsmag.org/new-jersey-c...
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This is a good action.
If you have ever received treasury payments - tax returns, student loans, financial aid, social security, etc. Call your bank, mortgage company, credit card company, university. Express concerns about the federal personal data breach. Ask how they will protect your information. Put on the pressure!
February 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This is a good action.
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If you are in Louisiana, please call Senator Cassidy’s office and voice your vociferous and unequivocal opposition to RFK Jr’s confirmation as HHS secretary:
www.congress.gov/member/bill-...
www.congress.gov/member/bill-...
www.congress.gov
January 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If you are in Louisiana, please call Senator Cassidy’s office and voice your vociferous and unequivocal opposition to RFK Jr’s confirmation as HHS secretary:
www.congress.gov/member/bill-...
www.congress.gov/member/bill-...
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Weird how corporations can afford to pay their CEOs 290 times what they pay workers and also spend more than $400 million A YEAR on union busting, but they "can't afford" to raise worker pay or give decent benefits.
January 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Weird how corporations can afford to pay their CEOs 290 times what they pay workers and also spend more than $400 million A YEAR on union busting, but they "can't afford" to raise worker pay or give decent benefits.
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Heads up! The @aclu.org Immigrant Rights Project has an EXCELLENT online resource available in multiple languages to walk immigrants or advocates through various scenarios of encounters with immigration officials or police. It includes contact #s for local ACLU offices.
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | Immigrants' Rights | ACLU
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
www.aclu.org
January 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Heads up! The @aclu.org Immigrant Rights Project has an EXCELLENT online resource available in multiple languages to walk immigrants or advocates through various scenarios of encounters with immigration officials or police. It includes contact #s for local ACLU offices.
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...