Meagan Robichaud, PhD, MPH
@robichaud-mo.bsky.social
Postdoc @ru-ints.bsky.social | Tobacco/cannabis regulatory science | she/her | 🐰mom | Follow/RT ≠ endorsement | Views are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer
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Kicking off #nokingsday at the Baltimore Running Festival with the 5K runners at Federal Hill. @indivisible.org #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Kicking off #nokingsday at the Baltimore Running Festival with the 5K runners at Federal Hill. @indivisible.org #nokings
It's vaccination time in our household! I got my flu and COVID shots last weekend at Harris Teeter pharmacy while grocery shopping at no cost--no appointment needed. Charlie and Daisy are getting their booster for rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV2) this week.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccinessavelives
September 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
It's vaccination time in our household! I got my flu and COVID shots last weekend at Harris Teeter pharmacy while grocery shopping at no cost--no appointment needed. Charlie and Daisy are getting their booster for rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV2) this week.
#vaccinessavelives
#vaccinessavelives
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I encourage people to watch this video. The selected footage shows the professor doing nothing even slightly out of line, whereas the student misinterprets the law and hopes to impose her religious beliefs on the material.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
Texas A&M’s President just removed a dean and department head from their positions after they supported a professor whose lesson on gender was challenged by a student. www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...
A&M Dean removed following student complaints over curriculum
The Department of Justice has also acknowledged the situation and said it would be investigating.
www.kbtx.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I encourage people to watch this video. The selected footage shows the professor doing nothing even slightly out of line, whereas the student misinterprets the law and hopes to impose her religious beliefs on the material.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
Administrators caving to this is terrifying.
The rabbit rescue I volunteer with (Friends of Rabbits) took in 60 domestic rabbits caught outside on a farm. It will cost our rescue ~$200/rabbit (~$12,000) to spay/neuter and vaccinate them, on top of vet bills for many other health issues. We are overwhelmed and need support:
gofund.me/2bba1506
gofund.me/2bba1506
August 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The rabbit rescue I volunteer with (Friends of Rabbits) took in 60 domestic rabbits caught outside on a farm. It will cost our rescue ~$200/rabbit (~$12,000) to spay/neuter and vaccinate them, on top of vet bills for many other health issues. We are overwhelmed and need support:
gofund.me/2bba1506
gofund.me/2bba1506
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Good morning. Today we celebrate Loving Day—honoring the 1967 Supreme Court decision that struck down bans on interracial marriage.
It’s a powerful reminder that love can change the law—and the world. Here’s to progress, unity, and love in all its forms. ❤️
It’s a powerful reminder that love can change the law—and the world. Here’s to progress, unity, and love in all its forms. ❤️
Loving Day – Loving Day is the anniversary of a historic court decision for interracial marriage. Every year on June 12th, it’s a global day of visibility, education, and community.
lovingday.org
June 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Good morning. Today we celebrate Loving Day—honoring the 1967 Supreme Court decision that struck down bans on interracial marriage.
It’s a powerful reminder that love can change the law—and the world. Here’s to progress, unity, and love in all its forms. ❤️
It’s a powerful reminder that love can change the law—and the world. Here’s to progress, unity, and love in all its forms. ❤️
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Glad to see Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland supporting Harvard as it resists Trump’s lawlessness and bullying. This is what leadership looks like.
Shame on those caving to Trump’s abuses of power and assault on our Constitution.
Shame on those caving to Trump’s abuses of power and assault on our Constitution.
Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland want to support Harvard in funding lawsuit
Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland look to join 16 other colleges in filing a brief in support of Harvard University
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
June 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Glad to see Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland supporting Harvard as it resists Trump’s lawlessness and bullying. This is what leadership looks like.
Shame on those caving to Trump’s abuses of power and assault on our Constitution.
Shame on those caving to Trump’s abuses of power and assault on our Constitution.
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Destroying from within well underway. This is a hostile occupation—from within—in coordination with our adversaries and transnational organized crime worldwide. We can rid ourselves of them. They are few and we are many.
Per source, NIH has been instructed to hold off from issuing ALL awards to Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Brown, and Northwestern (including med schools)
Agency staff have also been instructed to not speak about this funding freeze to grantees and applicants
Agency staff have also been instructed to not speak about this funding freeze to grantees and applicants
April 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Destroying from within well underway. This is a hostile occupation—from within—in coordination with our adversaries and transnational organized crime worldwide. We can rid ourselves of them. They are few and we are many.
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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Speaking now from El Salvador, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) says he was denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia by El Salvador leaders. And was denied a phone call to him.
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
I just met with the Vice President of El Salvador as we fight for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. I’m speaking to the press now with the latest on our efforts.
Tune in here:
Tune in here:
Senator Chris Van Hollen is live!
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
www.youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Speaking now from El Salvador, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) says he was denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia by El Salvador leaders. And was denied a phone call to him.
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
Van Hollen: "The Trump Administration is lying about Abrego Garcia"
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We called out Harvard in the past for inaction. So now we are happy to speak out with praise.
This is a major step forward.
It’s not just a lack of capitulation. It’s an aggressive effort leaning into public comms — exactly what is needed. Bravo to Harvard 👏
This is a major step forward.
It’s not just a lack of capitulation. It’s an aggressive effort leaning into public comms — exactly what is needed. Bravo to Harvard 👏
Harvard redid its whole homepage to push back against the administration’s demands. I mean, this is just a website but I think it’s kind of a great PR move: www.harvard.edu
Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.
www.harvard.edu
April 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
We called out Harvard in the past for inaction. So now we are happy to speak out with praise.
This is a major step forward.
It’s not just a lack of capitulation. It’s an aggressive effort leaning into public comms — exactly what is needed. Bravo to Harvard 👏
This is a major step forward.
It’s not just a lack of capitulation. It’s an aggressive effort leaning into public comms — exactly what is needed. Bravo to Harvard 👏
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I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
If Bukele doesn't want to meet in D.C., I'll go to El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.
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Nearly 150 international students have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. Many weren’t given a reason.
Nearly 150 Students Have Had Visas Revoked and Could Face Deportation
Dozens of schools, including the University of California and Harvard, said the Trump administration ended the visas of their students in recent days. For many, the reasons are unclear.
www.nytimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Nearly 150 international students have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. Many weren’t given a reason.
Of course he is 🙄
"Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation, but he can tell the CDC to stop recommending it and work with the EPA to change the allowed amount."
apnews.com/article/fluo...
"Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation, but he can tell the CDC to stop recommending it and work with the EPA to change the allowed amount."
apnews.com/article/fluo...
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.
apnews.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Of course he is 🙄
"Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation, but he can tell the CDC to stop recommending it and work with the EPA to change the allowed amount."
apnews.com/article/fluo...
"Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation, but he can tell the CDC to stop recommending it and work with the EPA to change the allowed amount."
apnews.com/article/fluo...
🤬🤬🤬 #BringKilmarHome
The US Supreme Court temporarily halted a judge's order requiring President Donald Trump's administration to return by the end of the day a Salvadoran man who the government has acknowledged was deported in error to El Salvador reut.rs/4iRwxEG
April 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🤬🤬🤬 #BringKilmarHome
April 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Here's a running list I've been sent of divisions losing staff. Not comprehensive; admin has not been transparent about who/what divisions they're spiking.
Layoffs include those in HIV/STD work, blood disorders, Office on Smoking and Health (eliminated entirely), work on miner’s safety (eliminated)
Layoffs include those in HIV/STD work, blood disorders, Office on Smoking and Health (eliminated entirely), work on miner’s safety (eliminated)
April 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Here's a running list I've been sent of divisions losing staff. Not comprehensive; admin has not been transparent about who/what divisions they're spiking.
Layoffs include those in HIV/STD work, blood disorders, Office on Smoking and Health (eliminated entirely), work on miner’s safety (eliminated)
Layoffs include those in HIV/STD work, blood disorders, Office on Smoking and Health (eliminated entirely), work on miner’s safety (eliminated)
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Trump and Musk now come for Harvard.
After Columbia did the cut and run, this was inevitable. The only answer for universities is to join together and say no.
Also, look at these lies. Anti-semitism is a pretext used because it draws some support from Democrats. This is an ATTACK on freedom.
After Columbia did the cut and run, this was inevitable. The only answer for universities is to join together and say no.
Also, look at these lies. Anti-semitism is a pretext used because it draws some support from Democrats. This is an ATTACK on freedom.
March 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump and Musk now come for Harvard.
After Columbia did the cut and run, this was inevitable. The only answer for universities is to join together and say no.
Also, look at these lies. Anti-semitism is a pretext used because it draws some support from Democrats. This is an ATTACK on freedom.
After Columbia did the cut and run, this was inevitable. The only answer for universities is to join together and say no.
Also, look at these lies. Anti-semitism is a pretext used because it draws some support from Democrats. This is an ATTACK on freedom.
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Over 600 local events with many more being added every day.
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
March 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Over 600 local events with many more being added every day.
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
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March 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Water fluoridation was a huge public health achievement--more on that here: publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/why-is-...
Neither article touches on the link between dental issues and school absenteeism. Removing fluoride from the water supply will widen existing disparities in oral health and education.
Neither article touches on the link between dental issues and school absenteeism. Removing fluoride from the water supply will widen existing disparities in oral health and education.
Breaking News: Utah became the first state to ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water, a move medical experts say could harm oral health. nyti.ms/442KESV
March 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Water fluoridation was a huge public health achievement--more on that here: publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/why-is-...
Neither article touches on the link between dental issues and school absenteeism. Removing fluoride from the water supply will widen existing disparities in oral health and education.
Neither article touches on the link between dental issues and school absenteeism. Removing fluoride from the water supply will widen existing disparities in oral health and education.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services said it will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices, in a major overhaul of the department under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reut.rs/424IUWD
US health department cutting 10,000 workers under Kennedy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices, it said on Thursday, a major overhaul of the department under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
reut.rs
March 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The US Department of Health and Human Services said it will cut about 10,000 full-time jobs and close half of its regional offices, in a major overhaul of the department under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reut.rs/424IUWD
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Have no doubt: they are prepared for full on fascism
Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges
Republican lawmakers are setting their sights on the judiciary following court rulings that have halted Trump's agenda.
www.nbcnews.com
March 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Have no doubt: they are prepared for full on fascism
It doesn't feel like this is getting enough attention--Trump has targeted lawyers/law firms several times this month (via memoranda and EOs) for bringing cases against his government, for having ties to his political opponents, or for their diversity policies.
www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...
www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...
Trump signs memo aimed at preventing abuse of legal system, federal courts
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday that the White House said aimed at preventing abuses of legal system and the federal courts.
www.reuters.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It doesn't feel like this is getting enough attention--Trump has targeted lawyers/law firms several times this month (via memoranda and EOs) for bringing cases against his government, for having ties to his political opponents, or for their diversity policies.
www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...
www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...