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Rachel Sacks, MPH

@rachelsacksmph.bsky.social
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Public health & FQHC grant writer, facilitator, and consultant. Night owl. Cheese lover. Extrovert. Northwestern Wildcat. She/her. www.leadinghealthyfutures.com

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sara g miller @saragmiller.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Former top officials at USAID, CDC, NIH and the White House said that if USAID was still intact, it’s possible its resources might have helped contain the virus in this new outbreak and even saved lives. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say
The State Department denies that changes to USAID have hampered the response to the outbreak.
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Kristian G. Andersen @kgandersen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
One week - and that's more than the entirety of the US public health budget up in, literal, smoke. *poof*
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 08/10/2025
🎵 They did the Monster Slash 😭 @ellecordova.bsky.social
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
If one of these people is your senator, it is incredibly important that you call them today. Urge them to vote NO on the Senate budget bill that would make most Americans poorer to give billionaires a tax cut they don't even need.

Iowa: Sen. Ernst
Maine: Sen. Collins
Missouri: Sen. Hawley
North Carolina: Sen. Tillis
Ohio: Sen. Husted
Utah: Sen. Curtis
West Virginia: Sen. Capito
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Today's ACIP meeting is usually a time where experts come together to inform the future of vaccines. That is not what today will be. That is not what we can stand behind. The AAP will continue to recommend its own childhood vaccine schedule -- just as we have since the 1930s
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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/06/2025
IF THERE'S MONEY FOR A PARADE, THEN THERE'S MONEY FOR MEDICAID!
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 09/06/2025
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is ousting all members of a key CDC vaccination advisory committee and replacing them with his own picks. The move appears to contradict a pledge he made during his confirmation process.
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RFK Jr. ousts all members of CDC vaccine advisory panel
Kennedy said the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group of experts who recommend vaccines, has been "plagued with persistent conflicts of interest."
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Mike Quigley @quigley.house.gov · 09/06/2025
From failing to recommend the measles vaccine to citing non-existent studies, RFK Jr. is unfit to be our HHS Secretary. I’m calling for him to resign.
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🦋Dr. Natalia🕊🌻🪬 @solnatamd.medsky.social · 28/05/2025
Facts: ✔️25% of the US doctors are foreign trained ✔️25% of the US medical residents are foreign trained ✔️medical residents need J1 visa to be able to enter the country & start their residency training ✔️the US will suffer from doctors shortages if it stops accepting foreign trained doctors
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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 27/05/2025
Voters overwhelmingly think all Americans should have access to vaccines — not just those who are immunocompromised.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Think All Americans Should Have Access to Vaccines.
Description: Do you think Americans should be able to get vaccinations for infectious diseases (such as the flu, measles, or COVID-19) regardless of whether their immune system is compromised or not?
Response Options:
A) People should be able to get vaccinated regardless of whether their immune system is compromised or not
B) Don't know
C) People should only be able to get vaccinated if their immune system is compromised
All likely voters — 71% chose A, 10% chose B, 18% chose C
Democrat — 78% chose A, 10% chose B, 12% chose C
Independent / Third party — 76% chose A, 9% chose B, 15% chose C
Republican — 61% chose A, 12% chose B, 27% chose C

May 22–24, 2025 survey of 1,171 U.S. likely voters.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
From @acog.org on HHS' latest foible:
Text says "ACOG Deeply Disappointed by HHS Changes to Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy "As ob- ob-gyns gyns who treat patients every day, we have seen firsthand how dangerous COVID-19 infection can be during pregnancy and for newborns who depend on maternal antibodies from the vaccine for protection. We aso understand that despite the change in recommendations from HHS, the science has not changed." -ACOG President Steven J. Fleischman, MD, FACOG ACOG"
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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The names of the Medicaid programs in each state. Some people don't see Medicaid in the name & think it's something different.
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Tal Lavin @swordsjew.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
"You know, as an example, red lead was used to make cheddar... A can of coffee could be coffee, but it could be ground bone, or charred shells, or dirt." Deborah Blum on our bad food past -- and how to avoid it being our future: buttondown.com/theswordandt...
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How to Not Get Poisoned in America
The minute I saw that Robert Kennedy Jr., a notorious disease-loving health crank, was going to be responsible for the nation’s health—and the health of its...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/04/2025
Many people recover from a bout of flu within a few days or a week. But every year, the virus still kills more than 36,000 people across the U.S. — many of the deaths so sudden that families are left reeling.
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They Caught the Flu, and Never Came Home
The virus leads to an estimated 36,000 deaths in the United States each season — many of them so sudden that families are left reeling.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married? Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote. Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Graphic: As many as 69 million American women lack access to valid birth certificates
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Republicans in Congress can repeal every tariff tomorrow and take Trump’s tariff authority away from him. But they choose not to. So every Republican in Congress owns EVERY SINGLE BIT of this. You can’t hide from the voters forever.
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Ari Berman @ariberman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Seven polling sites in Milwaukee ran out of ballots due to "historic turnout" according to city election director. More ballots are being printed and on way. Very important to remind voters that if they're in line when polls close at 8 CT they get to vote. Do not leave. Please spread the word
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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Wisconsin folks: please, I am begging y’all to go vote today. Don’t assume this race is won. Every vote is gonna matter. We need EVERYONE to go cast a ballot for Susan Crawford. Polls close at 8pm. Go here to find out where you’re supposed to vote: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-M...
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Find My Polling Place
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Justice Susan Crawford @crawfordforwi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
If you haven’t voted yet, you still have time! Polls are open until 8:00 PM. Thank you to volunteers in every corner of the state who are getting out the vote today.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote
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Find Your Voting Locations | WISDEMS Voter Protection Team
This searchable map shows you early voting and dropbox info for hundreds of villages, towns, and cities across Wisconsin. Enter the address you're registered at and your options will pop up!
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Church of Civic Duty @alexflexnelson.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
The ACA was cool because before the ACA you could hit your lifetime maximum before you were a month old and be denied insurance for the rest of your life and after the ACA that’s illegal.
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 23/03/2025
The ACA was cool because before the ACA EVERY SINGLE CHILD WITH CANCER hit their annual and lifetime limits almost immediately and were denied insurance for the rest of their lives and after the ACA that’s illegal.
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Justice Susan Crawford @crawfordforwi.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Wisconsin, today is the first day of early in-person voting! Visit myvote.wi.gov to make a plan to vote.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Mask bans already exist in certain States and counties. Vance spearheaded a federal ban on mask mandates. Organizing to codify the right to wear medical masks and respirators is (sadly) needed. Masking is community care and resistance. Illinois attempting to codify right to mask into law:
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HB3853: The Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act
The website of the Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act, a landmark Illinois bill which establishes the right to wear masks and other protective equipment.
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Rachel Sacks, MPH @rachelsacksmph.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
As someone who has written a number of SAMHSA grants, it is horrific to imagine cuts like this.
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I’m excited to announce that @democrats.org are partnering with @electdemocrats.bsky.social and @demstateparties.bsky.social to host People’s Town Halls in all 50 states, starting in vulnerable red districts. If Republicans won’t face voters about the Trump-Musk chaos, we will.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 14/03/2025
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Jeff Blattner @theblatt.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I was on Senate Floor in October 1991 when Congresswomen marched over to protest the handling of the Thomas nomination. In the next cycle, incumbents lost primaries and women Senators were elected. I encourage House Democrats to make a similar protest tomorrow. @aoc.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov
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Ben Wikler @benwikler.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
When Brad Schimel sued Planned Parenthood, he boasted it was an “honor” to have the case named for him: “Planned Parenthood v. Brad Schimel.” You know who served as Planned Parenthood’s lawyer in that case? Susan Crawford. Now Crawford and Schimel are the two candidates for WI’s Supreme Court.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy on Mahmoud Khalil.
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Ben Wikler @benwikler.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Musk added another $2 million—he's now up to $10.2 million in spending to put his bought-and-paid-for MAGA candidate, Brad Schimel, into the decisive seat on Wisconsin's Supreme Court. There's a reason his names aren't on the ads. Voters *loathe* Musk. Help us get the word out: peoplevmusk.org
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
I’d like to hear from voters of any race who were evacuated from polling places due to bomb threats and never voted.
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Many community health centers, which also serve uninsured people, are expected to close if Medicaid funds gets brutally cut by Congress. My latest for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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No one voted to defund 1,000 community health centers
"When I say we will run out of money, that's counted in weeks and months."
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Rachel Sacks, MPH @rachelsacksmph.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Favorite sign seen at the Stand Up for Science rally in Chicago thus far? GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUNDING
Cardboard sign at rally reading GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUNDINGT
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Rachel Sacks, MPH @rachelsacksmph.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
So proud of my friend Dr. Liz Sokol for helping to showcase the harms caused by cutting NIH-funded pediatric cancer research, as well as harms caused by other cuts to HHS and Medicaid!
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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 03/03/2025
New from me: The measles outbreak in Texas is spiraling rapidly — but the CDC isn’t sending a strike team to get it under control. newrepublic.com/article/1921...
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RFK Jr.’s Policies Could Spread Measles Far Beyond Texas
Many areas of the country are already dangerously below the 95 percent vaccination threshold needed to prevent measles outbreaks. The Trump administration could cause them to sink further.
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Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
here's the graphic... please share far and wide. #VaccinesWork.
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Dorit Reiss @doritreiss.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... via @nbcnews.com @erikaedwards.bsky.social
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As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
At least 124 people, mostly babies, children and teens, have been infected. Eighteen people have been hospitalized.
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Sarah Karlin-Smith @sarahkarlin-smith.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Breaking: FDA's March meeting to select flu shot strains for 2025-2026 season has been canceled per email sent to committee members, a VRBPAC member told me. drug companies need about 6 months leeway to make shots in time for fall vax campaigns. #healthpolicy
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid. So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
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Ask a Manager @askamanager.org · 20/02/2025
I’m writing for Slate on advice for fired federal workers & would love to hear from fired feds struggling with - how to job search in the private sector when it's so different from govt hiring -how to translate your skills to non-govt work I can keep you anonymous. Pls email alison@askamanager.org!
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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 19/02/2025
Have you been laid off from a health agency in recent days? I’d love to speak for a story I’m doing with the Guardian. Signal: melodyschreiber.06
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Rachel Sacks, MPH @rachelsacksmph.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Great essay by Dr. Caitlin Rivers! Vaccines remain extremely popular and we actually undermine confidence in them when we imply that they are less popular than they are.
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Katelyn Jetelina @kkjetelina.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
You know Kate Winslet in Contagion? Where she runs into a hot zone, risking her life, so Americans could be safer? She was an EIS officer. That’s who was just fired at CDC today. EIS officers. And many, many more public servants fighting every day for your health.
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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
U.S. Senators: If Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. takes over the Department of Health and Human Services, people will die who could have lived. If you vote today to confirm him, their deaths will be on your hands. slate.com/technology/2...
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There Seems to Be One Principle Governing RFK Jr.’s View of Health
Despite the name, he’s no Kennedy.
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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
BREAKING: In response to our motion, the court has required CDC, FDA, and HHS to immediately restore critical health info and data that the Trump administration ordered the agencies to remove. This is a huge win for doctors, researchers, and patients.
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