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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Whopper Wednesday and this week's Whopper is about Kennedy's recent interest in American biomedical leadership, while the administration, with his help, does more to dismantle the US research capacity than any administration in modern history.
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Whopper of the Week: RFK Jr. Claims We’ll Lead Medical Discovery – and Cuts Research | Defend Public Health
This week's Whopper is about RFK Jr.'s complicity in dismantling scientific agencies and his recent whoppers that “America will lead the next generation of medical discovery."
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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🇬🇱 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Sharing this piece I co authored with @timothyholtz.bsky.social When we entered our professions, we made a vow to protect and promote life. These commitments bind us to act in the best interest of every patient, and “first do no harm.” We will keep speaking out! @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
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Congress should restore and protect HIV funding | Opinion
Medical professionals Timothy Holtz and Teri Mills worked with AIDS patients in the 1990s, when treatments were few. With miracle drugs within reach, they write that they are aghast at funding cuts…
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
It is a good thing I am a historian with low blood pressure. www.gazettextra.com/news/nation_...
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Trump administration considers removing Independence National Historical Park exhibits for depicting American history in a ‘negative light’
PHILADELPHIA — At Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, the Trump administration will soon decide whether to remove displays addressing the history of slavery.
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
www.hrw.org/report/2025/... HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH REPORT
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“You Feel Like Your Life is Over”
The 92-page report, “‘You Feel Like Your Life is Over’: Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025,” documents that people detained at Krome North Service Proc...
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
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Some simple ways to promote vaccine falsehoods!
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
open.substack.com/pub/jackiewo.... @DefendPublicHealth
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Nursing Home Staffing Regulations Meet the New Regime
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Think we don’t need to fight for fluoride? Think again. Under RFK Jr’s watch, FL and UT banned fluoride from the water supply. TX is talking about doing the same thing. Now, his FDA is talking about taking away fluoride tablets. The science does not support this. Defend Public Health.
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Having dental problems is among the most painful experiences a person can have, both physically and emotionally. Fight for fluoride. Defend Public Health.
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Tara C. Smith @aetiology.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
And often expensive to treat, with many poor and even middle class folks lacking adequate dental insurance. Eliminating fluoride will absolutely exacerbate that suffering.
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
It’s hard to believe that the head of HHS is opposed to fluoridated water. On the other hand, he also believes in chemtrails and is anti-vax, sooooo… Don’t let the charlatans win. Fight for fluoride.
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
This is an outstanding piece in the removal of the entire ACIP panel by RFK Jr. purely for political reasons. Have a look! theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/the-acip-p...
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The ACIP Purge: Science vs. Ideology
Why firing the entire CDC vaccine committee marks a dangerous turning point for American public health
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I wrote to my Senators and said the following:RFK jr has fired qualified and carefully vetted vaccine experts and in so doing has put the health of all us at risk. He must be fired and the committee reinstated under the leadership of a new secretary #TruthMatters @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#JayLies #TruthMatters open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
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RFK Jr. guts the U.S. vaccine policy committee
The system is becoming unrecognizable.
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
NIH cuts will harm us all for generations. We need science. We need research. #jaylies #truthmatters
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Beth S Linas, PhD, MHS @bethlinas.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
"because of the NIH we can reverse overdoses" yeah except when you cut funding for harm reduction #JayLies www.cbsnews.com/news/overdos...
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As overdose deaths fall, Trump administration proposes cuts to lifesaving Narcan program
A recent dip in overdose deaths​ has been credited in part to wider naloxone access.
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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🇬🇱 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Right off the gate #JayLies by creating a false sense that Americans don't believe scientists/researchers have best interest of public in mind. NOPE. Trust is actually moving higher. 76% do trust science. Here's the study so you can see for yourself. #FactsMatter www.pewresearch.org/science/2024...
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Public Trust in Scientists and Views on Their Role in Policymaking
Americans’ trust in scientists is slightly higher than it was last year, but remains lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Beth S Linas, PhD, MHS @bethlinas.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Senator Baldwin: NIH is behind in its pace in awarding NIH grants. Who is withholding funding? You, DODGE, OMG? Bhattacharya: a non answer. #JayLies
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NIH Vigils @nihvigils.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
JB says he’s committed to understanding the circumstances that lead to opioid overdose. Unfortunately, he axed grants that seek to do exactly that. #jaylies
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donnayoungdc @donnayoungdc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#JayLies #NIH #MedSky #StandUpForScience #BiomedicalResearch
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Andrew Goldstein @andrewmakebluesky.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Expanding cancer research, expertise, and care to areas where it isn't is a great idea. But how is that possible with such deep cuts? #jaylies #truthmatters
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Bob Morris, MD, PhD @rdmorris.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#jaylies #truthmatters Apparently diversity is a great thing when it comes to sending funding to red states.
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jlgoldenberg.bsky.social @jlgoldenberg.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Senator Durbin is holding Jay Bhattacharya's feet to the fire, citing all the cuts in cancer, Alzheimer's and other research projects. Let's see Jay slither away and waffle his way out of these accusations. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🇬🇱 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 🐸 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Durbin- You cut $18 billion in research. Instead of answering where that money went, Jay deflects and will not answer why universities haven't received their grant money Durbin -THE BUCK STOPS WITH YOU Jay-wants to have universities come to terms with cuts😡 #JayLies #TruthMatters #DefendResearch
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jlgoldenberg.bsky.social @jlgoldenberg.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Jay Bhattacharya says that "the transition has been a very bumpy time," in justifying the whopping 38% cuts to research. He alleges that universities were at fault in the past. He wants universities "to come to terms," with NIH, whatever that means. What a jerk. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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Bob Morris, MD, PhD @rdmorris.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪 Merkley Why are we eliminating National Institute of Nursing Research? Bhattacharya The issue is the collaborative nature of research. We'll just move that research around.
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Bob Morris, MD, PhD @rdmorris.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪 Interesting how every Senator seems focused on aging research. Coincidence?
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donnayoungdc @donnayoungdc.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#JayLies! #NIH #MedSky #StandUpForScience #BiomedicalResearch
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Judy Stone @drjudystone.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Bhattacharya says they haven't stopped some funding because clinical trials were going on. #JayLies #TruthMatters --There have been many patients abandoned during #Clinical#Trials because of the abrupt and unexpected funding cuts.
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Eyeball @clothard.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Katie Britt unwittingly explains why so-called “DEI” science matters. #JayLies #TruthMatters
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Bob Morris, MD, PhD @rdmorris.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#jaylies #truthmatters 🧪 Murray How many fewer clinical trials will there be under Trump budget? Bhattacharya I'll get back to you
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Beth S Linas, PhD, MHS @bethlinas.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
There is a lot of focus on money going to research and not overhead, THIS DEMONSTRATES A FUNDAMENTAL MISUNDERSTANDING in RESEARCH. Indirect money is necessary FOR RESEARCH to be conducted! #JayLies
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Epi_lady (Amy) @epilady.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
This organization is active, mobilized, and a great resource. Give them a follow if you have not. #publichealth No #medicaid cuts
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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Opinion: Health care cuts will damage Lehigh Valley’s economy
Opinion: The budget cuts would cost approximately 43,000 District 7 residents critical health care
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
By our own @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social and @jimalwine.bsky.social! “From past statements, it is clear that Rep. Ciscomani knows the importance of Medicaid in his district. But it’s not clear that his vulnerable constituents know.“
tucson.com
Local opinion: Ciscomani betrays his constituents over Medicaid
From past statements, it is clear that Rep. Ciscomani knows the importance of Medicaid in his district. But it’s not clear that his vulnerable constituents know.
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
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Calls for RFK Jr. to Resign Grow Louder
More doctors are taking to social media to call for Kennedy's ouster
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
By one of our members! “Similar Medicaid work requirements implemented in states such as in Georgia and Arkansas, have been ineffective in boosting employment and, instead, have led to coverage losses and increased poverty” www.medcentral.com/biz-policy/h...
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House Bill Work Requirements Will Fail Healthcare
One Big Beautiful Bill Act poses work without health insurance, which raises a significant challenge for many.
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
“His history of advocacy on health issues is full of misinterpreting data, cherry-picking out-of-context snippets, moving the goalposts when his assertions are refuted, or simply ignoring research that contradicts his preconceived notions” 👏 @BruceMirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy 48hills.org/2025/06/the-...
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The media's dangerous 'sanewashing' of RFK Jr. - 48 hills
He's not a vaccine 'skeptic,' he's a cynic—and mainstream publications are playing a losing game with our health.
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Eugenics & Public Health history: jackiewolf1.substack.com/p/eugenics-a... @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Eugenics & Public Health history: jackiewolf1.substack.com/p/eugenics-a... @defendpublichealth.bsky.social
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swingleftphl.bsky.social @swingleftphl.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
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