Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 25/07/2026"We are tired of being told that we can’t afford anything here but there are endless sums of money to bomb schools and hospitals on the other side of the world. Trump literally ran on that idea, before he became the exact thing he campaigned against.” 421544438
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The immense economic power of the richest Americans allows them to wield immense political power, too. They can pour millions into our elections to elect politicians that will continue to rig the system in their favor. We must end this vicious cycle. 13730641024
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/06/2026HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. has made no public comments about the Ebola outbreak for weeks. He reportedly refused to be briefed on last year’s measles outbreak. Multiple divisions of HHS are being run by acting directors. This is who’s in charge of the health of 330 million Americans?nytimes.comKennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfolio 1681795612
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/06/2026An Iraqi soccer player was detained for hours when he arrived here for the World Cup. A Somali referee was outright denied entry. Iran's team is not allowed to stay in the U.S. The World Cup is supposed to bring the world together. Instead, Trump is using it as an excuse to be racist and cruel. 25546381311
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNBrown University School of Public Health @brownpublichealth.bsky.social · 08/06/2026“If you have to ask the question, is the United States prepared for a deadly biological emergency, the continued transmission of measles gives you a very clear answer,” Professor @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social told @sportsillustrated.bsky.social. "And that answer is no.”si.comWhy the U.S. Is Unprepared for a Potential Public Health Outbreak at the World CupThe federal government spent $625 million on World Cup security--and none of it went to public health. Just days away from the tournament, major concerns remain. 041
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNWeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 11/02/2026This dog is being called a "real-life Lassie" after helping find a missing 3-year-old boy in Kentucky. “I don’t know where the dog came from,” one officer said. “But it was a blessing from God that day.” We think the dog deserves some credit too, so we're awarding him our highest honor, a 15/10 644178496
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNSantiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 31/12/2025Timezones are so weird. Australia is in 2026, Canada is in 2025, and the United States is in 1939. 184116233297
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNLauren Weber @laurenweberhp.bsky.social · 31/12/2025"While children in California, which does not allow for nonmedical vaccine exemptions, are vaccinated against measles at 96 percent, there is not a single county in Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah or Wisconsin whose kindergarten rates meet herd immunity protection." 510153
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNLauren Weber @laurenweberhp.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Our interviews with nearly 100 people reveal how Kennedy has upended the nation's public health and vaccine infrastructure. His allies say they want him as secretary for 8 years. Read our deep dive @rachelroubein.bsky.social @lenasun.bsky.social and me, edited by @fenitn.bsky.social 275
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 05/11/2025www.aap.org/en/news-room... 19824
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 30/10/2025“High risk pools” are groups where insurance companies put those with preexisting conditions. Don’t let them hide the ball. 871438427
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 27/10/2025The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP. Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP. The people who need help are not the problem. It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage. 10213561113527
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNKatherine Clark @whipkclark.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Millions of Americans are losing their health care because of the GOP. Instead of keeping veterans, seniors, and children insured, Trump is now building himself a $200 million gold-plated ballroom. Out of touch is an understatement. 1411657
Eva Stone DNP, APRN @evasn.bsky.social · 20/10/2025The response from the White House. 😳 “In reply, White House spokesperson Davis R. Ingle did not respond to NPR's questions, but sent NPR an image from the film Top Gun of stars Tom Cruise and the late Val Kilmer, captioned: "I FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED." www.npr.org/2025/10/20/n...npr.orgTrump's fake video featured 'Danger Zone.' Musician Kenny Loggins wants it scrubbedThe "Danger Zone" singer is asking for his performance to be deleted from a fake "King Trump" video that the president posted to Truth Social on Saturday. 000
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Measles is spreading in Colorado City, AZ. This was once the home of a large FLDS population, including Warren Jeffs. Jeffs is currently incarcerated for sexually assaulting children. Colorado City is trying to shed its FLDS image but there are lingering issues, such as undervaccination.phoenixnewtimes.comArizona is now fighting its worst measles outbreak in nearly a decadeMeasles cases in Colorado City have ballooned from one to 24. Most positive cases — including a 2-year-old — are children. 1219973
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 07/09/2025Our tax code is rigged. It’s not fair that a billionaire can pay a lower tax rate than a public school teacher. 661861568
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNJoshua Sharfstein @drjoshs.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Just received an advance copy of our new book *Information Sick*— Coming in October. As timely as ever. 1526
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNNewsweek @newsweek.com · 23/07/2025The Department of Homeland Security recently named more than 500 cities, counties, and states it considers sanctuary jurisdictions.newsweek.comTrump administration warnings prompt Louisville to drop sanctuary policy 578
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 16/07/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/w...nytimes.comKennedy Claims Doctors Profit Off Vaccines. In Fact, Many Lose Money on Them. 2534399
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 06/07/2025The people who lost children and other loved ones in the Texas floods are owed honest answers from officials. They should be told why flash flood warnings issued hours earlier were not conveyed to people in the path of the water. They don’t need more prayers from politicians. They need answers. 1316436189350
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 06/07/2025ICE just raided our local Home Depot in Orlando. Of course, the masked thugs didn’t pick up any members of MS-13 — just a few hardworking immigrants trying to put food on the table for their families. 852184335192
Eva Stone DNP, APRN @evasn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025www.aclu.org/press-releas...aclu.orgMahmoud Khalil to Be Freed From Detention, Reunite With Wife and Son as Case Proceeds | American Civil Liberties UnionTargeted by Trump administration for his advocacy in support of Palestinian rights, Mr. Khalil can go home to his family in New York after over three... 000
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 20/06/2025The US is less prepared for a pandemic than it was pre 2020. Experts warn of poor communication, weak outbreak tracking, & cuts to public health workforce “We have taken for granted all of those protections, and I fear that we are poised to see the consequences" — @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social More ⤵️theguardian.comPandemic preparedness ‘dramatically eroding’ under Trump, experts sayWith misinformation and murky details on bird flu and measles outbreaks, experts worry about the next pandemic 0113
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNNPR @npr.org · 20/06/2025Since his first term, Trump has promised action on everything from tax legislation to health care within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all.n.pr'Within 2 weeks' has become Trump's go-to deadline. Here's how it's played out beforeSince his first term, Trump has promised action on everything from tax legislation to health care within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all. 5254797
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNCIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 20/06/2025US adds 17 more measles cases as Georgia, Iowa report new infections With 1,214 confirmed cases, the US is inching closer to the highest number of cases reported in a single year since the disease was eliminated from the country in 2000. www.cidrap.umn.edu/m... 44023
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNHealthcare-Global @healthcare-global.bsky.social · 18/06/2025The Novovax COVID vaccine is approved for 75 and older. OR 12 and older with preexisting co-morbidity. In the USA consult your pmd and insurance. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/h...nytimes.comF.D.A. Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions 171
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 18/06/2025I signed the final bills Melissa Hortman shepherded through the most narrowly divided legislature in the county. All of them bipartisan. We debated, we found common ground, and we compromised. That’s how democracy should function. 623387946359
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 16/06/2025Sign of the day… 137591
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Compare and contrast scenes from yesterday in America. On the one hand, Trump's low-energy Dear Leader parade (that cost you $45 million). On the other, millions of people across the country gathering peacefully to say: Here, we have no kings. 18065941313
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 13/06/2025"The HHS document says that another paper it cites found 'an increase in placental blood clotting in pregnant mothers who took the vaccine.' But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women." www.npr.org/2025/06/13/n...npr.orgRFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule changeA document circulated to members of Congress misinterprets studies and cites debunked research, scientists say. It could influence congressional perceptions of vaccine safety. 1082155725666
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNSTAT @statnews.com · 12/06/2025A new $50 million NIH initiative to find the causes of autism faces questions about transparency and independence. www.statnews.com/2025/06/12/n...statnews.comWhy autism researchers aren’t convinced NIH can keep science and politics separateA new $50 million NIH initiative to find the causes of autism faces questions about transparency and independence. 47832
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 10/06/2025@greenhousemd.bsky.social 15362192108
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNMark Lindsay @markelindsay.bsky.social · 10/06/2025A banner day for measles and the people who love measles www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...nytimes.comKennedy Removes All C.D.C. Vaccine Panel Experts 1234
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Healthcare for seniors is *not* waste, fraud, or abuse. Food for hungry kids is *not* waste, fraud, or abuse. A $45 military parade for a draft dodging felon *is* waste, fraud, and abuse. Paying the National Guard to attack US citizens *is* waste, fraud, and abuse. 521282669691
Eva Stone DNP, APRN @evasn.bsky.social · 08/06/2025All the feels …. youtu.be/MN_9VqfVQ9c?...youtu.beOhio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)YouTube video by peaceandfreedom2011 000
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNMelanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Undocumented immigrants pay almost $100 billion in taxes each year. The top 1% evade $163 billion in taxes each year. Stop pretending that immigrants are the ones taking advantage of taxpayers. 337248038293
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 07/06/2025www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/h...cnn.comA West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges | CNNAmid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law. 1914660
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNCIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 06/06/2025US measles total jumps by 80, fueled by travel and more outbreaks In other developments, Canada reported its first measles death of the year, a premature infant born to an infected mother. www.cidrap.umn.edu/m... 2138
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNSenator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 06/06/2025Last year, Nike made $23 billion. Its founder is worth $35 billion. But Nike pays just dollars a day to the workers who make its products. Today I met Dinar, who sews 222 labels an hour onto Nike products. She is paid $202 a month. This is corporate greed at its worst. 16761471590
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Sorry to step away from the catfight, but we’ve got a win! A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps halting the termination of grants and its volunteer network! 200146682119
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 05/06/2025"Knowledge is power when it is wisely used to shape public health policy. The measles vaccines have saved around 94 million lives over the past 50 years." @science.org www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...science.orgPublic health suffers when those in power dismiss knowledge“Knowledge is power”—or at least it was when Sir Francis Bacon coined this phrase in the 16th century. In today’s world, we frequently encounter a different variant of this philosophy, perhaps best de... 329299
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNIndiana Immunization Coalition @vaccinatein.bsky.social · 04/06/2025“Measles outbreaks are happening in every region of the world. Anyone who is not protected against measles can get measles while abroad and easily spread it to others when they return home.” www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...nbcnews.comWarning of overseas outbreaks, CDC urges Americans to get the measles vaccine before traveling abroadSix cases were linked to a Turkish Airlines flight that landed at Denver International Airport last month. 032
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Let’s be clear about 2 things: 1) Elon doesn’t care about the debt. If he did he’d advocate for the rich paying more taxes, not less. 2) Watching him turn on Trump is highly enjoyable. 1101695306
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 04/06/2025It’s on record. 545247444819
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNPhysicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 02/06/2025Sign of the day… 321145290
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Here's something everybody should be paying attention to: Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care. Call your Senators and tell them we can't let that happen.washingtonpost.comShhh. Republicans are trying to repeal Obamacare again. Sort of.They’re not branding it an Obamacare repeal this time around, but congressional Republicans are pursuing cuts to programs that are part of the 15-year-old health-care law. 10042929011678
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNRep. Morgan McGarvey @repmcgarvey.bsky.social · 31/05/2025That’s a wrap on our town hall. We won’t stop fighting to defend Social Security. 410910
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNThe Onion @theonion.com · 23/05/2025New FEMA Alert Notifies Public Whenever ‘Twister’ Airing On TNT theonion.com/new-fem... 373133393
Reposted by Eva Stone DNP, APRNGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 21/05/2025Republicans in Congress are about to take health care away from tens of thousands of Minnesotans… …to give tax cuts to billionaires. 972792606