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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 20/09/2026

“The arrangement would give Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a direct role in determining how NIH distributes its $48 billion in congressionally-appropriated money.” Bypassing the many checks and balances at NIH on grant funding decisions.

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Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science @iaphs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

💡 HAVE AN IDEA FOR A BLOG POST? We’d love to hear from you! Check out our blog contributor guidelines here: iaphs.org/iaphs-blog-2... Then follow the submission instructions to send us your idea. Join the #PopHealth conversation and share your perspective with the IAPHS community!

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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Trump admin wants to stop collecting race data in the Census. This would be horrible for a number of reasons, including the inability to track the huge and as yet persistent racial health disparities in our country. Please comment by Oct 13. More info: jennamnorton.substack.com/p/dont-let-t...

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Don’t let the Census stop measuring race

Comment on the proposed rule: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

So... I did some analysis of grants that did receive noncompetitive renewals. In particular, I looked a those award where the title of the grant changed. Warning: The results are just what I expected, but oooph... 1/4

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ALT: a man with his eyes closed is wearing a plaid shirt and a blue jacket .

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

"If race and ethnicity are removed from the decennial census, it would set a precedent that extends far beyond 2030, ...leaving public health officials with even less information to deliver better health outcomes for all Americans." fas.org/publication/... #healthequity #healthjustice

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The Public Health Cost of Eliminating Race and Ethnicity Data

This is bigger than a singular elimination of race and ethnicity questions. It could accelerate the second wave of widespread reductions to demographic data, leaving public health officials with even ...

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NPR @npr.org · 15/07/2026

In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field. n.pr/4fnjyKB

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Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work

In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 10/07/2026

The AAMC urges the Office of Management and Budget to rescind its proposed overhaul of federal research grant regulations, emphasizing deep concerns about the potential impact on science, patients, and academic medicine. Learn more:

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AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Like all good Gen X homosexuals I celebrated July 4th in looped communion with the new #Madonna #Confessions2 is, for me, the 3rd best of her albums after American Life & Erotica, edging out C1 for bronze Key tracks: School, Love w/o Words, Danceteria, LES Girl. No skips tho; very rare for me

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

There's been a lot of attention on the OMB proposal, namely the changes to peer review, but I wanted to highlight another side of it: how health disparities research, already under a lot of political pressure, could be at risk www.statnews.com/2026/06/22/h...

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Health equity researchers fear unseen level of scrutiny under White House proposal

Health disparities researchers say a new White House proposal could disqualify much of their work from federal funding — perhaps the most serious threat yet to the future of their field.

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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Multiple times, OMB has removed “health disparities” from interest areas during their review of notices of funding opportunity. Even though Congress included health disparities as an NIH priority in the Public Health Service Act, and even though it’s among Bhattacharya’s stated priorities.

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Been a while since I checked Day 14 (I'm counting business days): 25328 total comments, 12324 mention science, 13832 mention research

line graft showing increasing number of general comments, research related comments, and science comments

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 02/06/2026

Spain’s center-left party has avoided the global populist backlash by engineering an economic boom—but the boom has created problems of its own, Rogé Karma argues:

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The Spanish Exception

The country’s leaders avoided a populist backlash by engineering an economic boom. Now the boom is creating problems of its own.

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elizabethginexi.bsky.social @elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule. Russell Vought is going destroy American Science. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of...

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Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

Russell Vought is going destroy American Science

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Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science @iaphs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

⏰IAPHS Conference Registration is open! Join us in Portland OR from September 29-October 2. Register here: iaphs.org/conference/r... #IAPHS2026 #PopHealth

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Nutrition education, culinary medicine, food access, & health justice. Register now for our June 9th webinar! www.aamchealthjustice.org/get-involved... #healthequity #foodaccess #culinarymedicine #communityengagement

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A new StoryMap shows how residents have come together to address air quality & how Casa Familiar, a community-development org in San Ysidro, CA is supporting the community’s self-determination with training, resources & programs #healthequity #healthjustice www.aamchealthjustice.org/key-topics/e...

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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

“This is a story about scientific censorship, a deliberate termination of whole categories of science, and a determination of the categories of science that are politically palatable and will be allowed to continue.” Another great piece from Liz Ginexi. open.substack.com/pub/elizabet...

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Scientific Censorship at the NIH

On September 26, 2023, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

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Sarah Gollust @sarahgollust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The deadline for our special issue on community organizing is coming up in 10 days! Please submit an abstract!

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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

new report shows some gains in coverage since the last iteration of the report in 2024, but it also forecasts exacerbating inequities as data from the past year and a half rolls in ft. @mirandayaver.bsky.social @philipalberti.bsky.social & APHA CEO Georges Benjamin www.statnews.com/2026/04/29/h...

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New report shows some health equity wins. Experts fear they will be short-lived

A report released Wednesday highlights successes in reducing health disparities in U.S. states between 2022 and 2024.

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Michael D. Green, PhD @michaeldgreen.phd · 01/03/2026

Made a short video as a response. 3 questions remain for me. 1) What is the definition of a "DEl activity," and how is it being communicated to NIH staff so they can determine whether a grant qualifies? (Continued below)

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Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science @iaphs.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

⌛Don’t forget—conference submissions are due March 10! Submit your panel proposals, pre-conference workshops, and abstracts here: iaphs.org/conference/s...

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Trump’s approval numbers are now like his jobs numbers: too damaging to reveal.

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Excited to share our article, "To Demonstrate Trustworthiness, Public Health Must Listen, Reflect, Act, and Revisit," where we describe the lessons we learned (and fumbles we made!) through partnering with communities to test and improve the Toolkit. ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....

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To Demonstrate Trustworthiness, Public Health Must Listen, Reflect, Act, and Revisit | AJPH | Vol. 116 Issue 1

American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) from the American Public Health Association (APHA)

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Rita Hamad @ritahamad.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Members of the Interdisciplinary Assoc for Population Health Science will now have their publications featured (and briefly open access!) to help share their important work. Details: iaphs.org/share-your-p.... Moral of the story: join @iaphs.bsky.social! And read more about our members' research!

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Share Your Publication – IAPHS – Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People In STEM! How are you celebrating it? #LGBTQSTEMDay #PrideInSTEM

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RUBI @rururbbridge.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Listening & working together across divides is more necessary than ever. Community Works is showing how it can be done—neighbors rebuilding trust & solving problems side by side. Read more from RUBI’s Anthony Flaccavento in The Nation → www.thenation.com/article/poli...

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Rebuilding Trust Across the Divide Isn’t Just Possible—It’s Essential

And here's how it can be done.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 20/08/2025

What does it take to build trust in health care? In this episode of “Excellence in Healthcare,” our own @philipalberti.bsky.social, founding director of @aamcjustice.bsky.social, discusses equity, leadership, and authentic community engagement. Tune in! www.buzzsprout.com/2393390/epis...

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046_Building Trust and Partnership for Health Equity with Dr. Philip Alberti - Excellence In Healthcare Podcast

Host: Jarvis T. Gray, The Quality Coaching Co.Guest: Dr. Philip Alberti, Founding Director, AAMC Center for Health JusticeEpisode SummaryIn this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, Jarvis T. Gray...

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WBUR @wbur.org · 14/08/2025

Researchers and nonprofit leaders warn the pullback of federal data collection and reporting could harm efforts to help areas exposed to the greatest risks from pollution and climate change, and address historical inequities in environmental conditions.

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'We’re willfully blinding ourselves': Mass. researchers worry as federal environmental data disappears

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/h...

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With Deep N.I.H. Cuts, Research Into Health Disparities Falters

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

In a new Milbank Quarterly Perspective, I propose four actions that we in the #healthequity community can take to be more inclusive & clearer about how our work benefits *all* communities, including White ones. #communityengagement #populationhealth onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Motherfucking wind farms…

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The Surprising Scientists Hit by Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/u...

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The Surprising Scientists Hit by Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts

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Stephanie M. Lee @stephaniemlee.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

A Lost Generation of Researchers: Cuts to the nation’s science funding are forcing future scholars to delay graduate study, continue it abroad, or forgo it entirely. @mzahneis.bsky.social reports www.chronicle.com/article/a-lo...

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How Trump’s Cuts to Science Funding Are Derailing Young Scholars’ Careers

Budding academics are delaying their graduate studies, continuing them abroad, or forgoing them entirely.

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

These days #environmentaljustice stories are hard to tell. I'm proud to share this new interactive, multimedia story map that chronicles a history of environmental injustice and years-long, collaborative efforts to advance #healthequity. www.aamchealthjustice.org/key-topics/e...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/07/2025

President Trump claims his rollback of DEI initiatives will return the U.S. to a meritocracy. But to see what he's doing as just eliminating corporate inclusion programs is to misunderstand the consequences of his actions, writes Nikole Hannah-Jones. trib.al/0BuMdZN

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Philip M. Alberti @philipalberti.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

How Trump Upended 60 Years of Civil Rights in Two Months www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/m...

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How Trump Upended 60 Years of Civil Rights in Two Months

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Politico @politico.com · 17/06/2025

The GOP's House-passed megabill would increase the U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over a decade when considering economic effects, according to the CBO.

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Interest-rate spike would push megabill cost to $2.8T, CBO says in 'dynamic' score

The analysis considers economic effects of the GOP's House-passed tax and spending package.

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Politico @politico.com · 06/06/2025

Column: For decades, Dupont Circle has been home to DC Pride. Now thanks to Trump it’s fenced off, writes Politico Magazine's Michael Schaffer. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

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‘They Want to Shut It All Down’: Gay DC Reels From a Trump Decision

Thanks to a quirk of local rules that puts the federal government in charge of city parks, Dupont Circle has been fenced off just as people around the world come to DC for pride.

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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Of 14,777 unique articles on the NYT's homepage over the 310 days from 1/1/24 to Election Day, 293 articles–almost one a day–focused on Biden’s age compared with just 27 articles focused on Project 2025, a ratio of 10.9 to one mediabiasdetector.seas.upenn.edu/blog/new-yor...

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