Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
@alyssaburgart.com
😷Stanford Bioethics, Peds Anesthesiology, Feminist Gender & Sexuality
🧭Writes about bioethics @
PoppiesAndPropofol.com
❤️🩹 Founder, The Moral Injury Clinic
(She/her/they/them)
🧭Writes about bioethics @
PoppiesAndPropofol.com
❤️🩹 Founder, The Moral Injury Clinic
(She/her/they/them)
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“Our expert ethical analysis does not support withholding gender-affirming care from minors.”
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social YOU! We have to TALK! About SPACE BABIES! Have you seen… The Expanse?!?
a woman in a red cape with a fur hood walks through the snow
ALT: a woman in a red cape with a fur hood walks through the snow
media.tenor.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:39 AM
@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social YOU! We have to TALK! About SPACE BABIES! Have you seen… The Expanse?!?
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
⚠️ PSA - don’t take health advice from people who snort cocaine off toilet seats.
We are truly living in Idiocracy, and you can thank RFK Jr. for this outbreak.
We are truly living in Idiocracy, and you can thank RFK Jr. for this outbreak.
February 15, 2026 at 3:46 AM
⚠️ PSA - don’t take health advice from people who snort cocaine off toilet seats.
We are truly living in Idiocracy, and you can thank RFK Jr. for this outbreak.
We are truly living in Idiocracy, and you can thank RFK Jr. for this outbreak.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
February 13th is the new deadline for the DHS funding bill.
🚨🚨🚨
New script at 5calls.org
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
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New script at 5calls.org
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
Heads up, team! New DHS funding bill deadline just dropped...
Friday, February 13th
Get calling. 🔥📞🔥
Updated script @ 5calls.org
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...
Friday, February 13th
Get calling. 🔥📞🔥
Updated script @ 5calls.org
abcnews.go.com/Politics/hou...
House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown
The House held votes on Tuesday to reopen the government after it partially shut down over the weekend.
abcnews.go.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM
February 13th is the new deadline for the DHS funding bill.
🚨🚨🚨
New script at 5calls.org
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
🚨🚨🚨
New script at 5calls.org
#Pinks
#ProudBlue
Now being targeted by Libs of TT.
I will always put the dignity of our patients first. I will not stop speaking out for the nuanced, personalized clinical care our patients deserve.
I will always put the dignity of our patients first. I will not stop speaking out for the nuanced, personalized clinical care our patients deserve.
“Our expert ethical analysis does not support withholding gender-affirming care from minors.”
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Now being targeted by Libs of TT.
I will always put the dignity of our patients first. I will not stop speaking out for the nuanced, personalized clinical care our patients deserve.
I will always put the dignity of our patients first. I will not stop speaking out for the nuanced, personalized clinical care our patients deserve.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
Please make public comments opposing these bans. Trans and non-binary kids need access to expert care, not hatred from the government ⬇️
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Please make public comments opposing these bans. Trans and non-binary kids need access to expert care, not hatred from the government ⬇️
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
Context matters…
Dr Oz is using his position with the US gov to target the Armenian community in LA.
He’s of Turkish descent and has publicly engaged w/Turkey and Erdoğan.
Armenians are victims of genocide at the hands of Turkey. A historical fact they deny. Oz doesn’t acknowledge the genocide.
Dr Oz is using his position with the US gov to target the Armenian community in LA.
He’s of Turkish descent and has publicly engaged w/Turkey and Erdoğan.
Armenians are victims of genocide at the hands of Turkey. A historical fact they deny. Oz doesn’t acknowledge the genocide.
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Context matters…
Dr Oz is using his position with the US gov to target the Armenian community in LA.
He’s of Turkish descent and has publicly engaged w/Turkey and Erdoğan.
Armenians are victims of genocide at the hands of Turkey. A historical fact they deny. Oz doesn’t acknowledge the genocide.
Dr Oz is using his position with the US gov to target the Armenian community in LA.
He’s of Turkish descent and has publicly engaged w/Turkey and Erdoğan.
Armenians are victims of genocide at the hands of Turkey. A historical fact they deny. Oz doesn’t acknowledge the genocide.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
If I'm going to push this even further, given the ways that faculty are punished for speaking out about gaza, about palestine, about the Mad King and the declineof Empire, opsec is literally a labor issue for higher-ed
January 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM
If I'm going to push this even further, given the ways that faculty are punished for speaking out about gaza, about palestine, about the Mad King and the declineof Empire, opsec is literally a labor issue for higher-ed
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
The Eugenicists-In-Chief are trying to ban gender-affirming care by restricting Medicaid funding to hospitals providing it.
Kids will die.
Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts about the proposed ban.
Kids will die.
Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts about the proposed ban.
Deadline: February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Submit to BOTH dockets:
🥊 Hospital Ban (CMS-3481-P)
File code: CMS-3481-P
Submit at: www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
🥊 Medicaid/CHIP Funding Ban (CMS-2451-P)
File code: CMS-2451-P
Submit at: www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
Submit to BOTH dockets:
🥊 Hospital Ban (CMS-3481-P)
File code: CMS-3481-P
Submit at: www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
🥊 Medicaid/CHIP Funding Ban (CMS-2451-P)
File code: CMS-2451-P
Submit at: www.regulations.gov/commenton/CM...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
January 30, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The Eugenicists-In-Chief are trying to ban gender-affirming care by restricting Medicaid funding to hospitals providing it.
Kids will die.
Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts about the proposed ban.
Kids will die.
Please take 5 minutes to share your thoughts about the proposed ban.
“Our expert ethical analysis does not support withholding gender-affirming care from minors.”
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
January 30, 2026 at 2:54 PM
“Our expert ethical analysis does not support withholding gender-affirming care from minors.”
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
As pediatric bioethicists, we wrote this analysis of the ethical shortcomings and flawed conclusions driving the two proposed bans on gender-affirming care.
www.statnews.com/2026/01/30/g...
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
This drops tomorrow.
Disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social joins B*tch, Listen, hosted by @angryblacklady.blacksky.app, to lay out how true crime reframes violence against disabled people as “mercy”—and what gets erased in the process.
🎧 New episode • Jan. 29, 2026
Disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social joins B*tch, Listen, hosted by @angryblacklady.blacksky.app, to lay out how true crime reframes violence against disabled people as “mercy”—and what gets erased in the process.
🎧 New episode • Jan. 29, 2026
January 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM
This drops tomorrow.
Disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social joins B*tch, Listen, hosted by @angryblacklady.blacksky.app, to lay out how true crime reframes violence against disabled people as “mercy”—and what gets erased in the process.
🎧 New episode • Jan. 29, 2026
Disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social joins B*tch, Listen, hosted by @angryblacklady.blacksky.app, to lay out how true crime reframes violence against disabled people as “mercy”—and what gets erased in the process.
🎧 New episode • Jan. 29, 2026
We must prosecute Bovino and all the other government appointees promoting tyranny.
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:18 AM
We must prosecute Bovino and all the other government appointees promoting tyranny.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
My personal project has come together at the perfect time.
Set to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, but I rewrote it to connect to present-day American.
Share it with fellow activists across the platforms.
#Pinks
#BlueCrew
#50501Movement
#Indivisible
#Americans
#NewBattleHymn
#EndICE🧊🔥
#GrowWithMe
Set to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, but I rewrote it to connect to present-day American.
Share it with fellow activists across the platforms.
#Pinks
#BlueCrew
#50501Movement
#Indivisible
#Americans
#NewBattleHymn
#EndICE🧊🔥
#GrowWithMe
January 26, 2026 at 2:23 AM
My personal project has come together at the perfect time.
Set to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, but I rewrote it to connect to present-day American.
Share it with fellow activists across the platforms.
#Pinks
#BlueCrew
#50501Movement
#Indivisible
#Americans
#NewBattleHymn
#EndICE🧊🔥
#GrowWithMe
Set to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, but I rewrote it to connect to present-day American.
Share it with fellow activists across the platforms.
#Pinks
#BlueCrew
#50501Movement
#Indivisible
#Americans
#NewBattleHymn
#EndICE🧊🔥
#GrowWithMe
The attack on Venezuela is a disaster for so many reasons.
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The attack on Venezuela is a disaster for so many reasons.
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
As an anesthesiologist, it further complicates screening children for a devastating mitochondrial disorder.
Recent reports indicate at least 25 children and young adults of Venezuelan maternal ancestry have suffered
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
I don't want to participate in a transmission chain that brings the virus to them. I also just don't want the disruption that even a mild case of flu (or whatever respiratory pathogen) would introduce into my life.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I don't want to participate in a transmission chain that brings the virus to them. I also just don't want the disruption that even a mild case of flu (or whatever respiratory pathogen) would introduce into my life.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
Taking reasonable, evidence-based precautions for yourself has no bearing on others.
“All your mom wants right now is five minutes to herself.”
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
December 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“All your mom wants right now is five minutes to herself.”
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
- overheard in a bookstore as a dad gently explained to his small son that mom is currently off limits.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
Episode 7 is live! This week we discuss the Epstein emails, Larry Summers, etc and how that relates to women ruining the workplace. @alyssaburgart.com ruined the workplace a few times in just the last week, even!
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Episode 7 is live! This week we discuss the Epstein emails, Larry Summers, etc and how that relates to women ruining the workplace. @alyssaburgart.com ruined the workplace a few times in just the last week, even!
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
New ‘swag’!
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
October 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New ‘swag’!
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
Two T-shirt options
Neither says “awkword”
Both symbolize the movement
Only $20 each
And 25% goes to @onepeoplesproject.bsky.social
thisisawkword.com/store
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
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October 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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• Add a @medsky.social Peds label by liking the linked post below
• Post with the #Pedsky hashtag or add it to your bio
• Post links to Peds websites like @ameracadpeds.bsky.social
Hit the “Like” and “Pin” button an join the conversation!
• Add a @medsky.social Peds label by liking the linked post below
• Post with the #Pedsky hashtag or add it to your bio
• Post links to Peds websites like @ameracadpeds.bsky.social
Hit the “Like” and “Pin” button an join the conversation!
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.
October 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
A little snippet from this week’s episode of The Present Illness, where @alyssaburgart.com and I discuss current events with rationality, facts, and a dash of humor. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
October 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A little snippet from this week’s episode of The Present Illness, where @alyssaburgart.com and I discuss current events with rationality, facts, and a dash of humor. Available wherever you get your podcasts!
What I thought would solve moral injury:
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
October 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What I thought would solve moral injury:
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
-Working harder
-Caring less
-Quitting my job
What actually leads to healing:
-Connecting with others who share my values
-Making tiny choices that align with who I am
-Seeking moments of ethical clarity amid the chaos
We can't fix broken systems alone.
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
The sequel to We Want Them Infected is done!
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
Everyone Else is Lying to You: My Book is Done!
The pandemic’s biggest disinformation superspreaders are now in charge. How did this happen?
sciencebasedmedicine.org
October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The sequel to We Want Them Infected is done!
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
COVID killed 1.2 million Americans while vaccines saved millions.
Yet, disinformation superspreaders were empowered, where they are taking a wrecking ball to science & medicine.
How did that happen?🧵
sciencebasedmedicine.org/everyone-els...
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
Full-time advocacy for full-time change.
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
September 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Full-time advocacy for full-time change.
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
Want to help me stay in the fight? I’ll put myself out there for this message as long as I can. We need to warn people now.
gofund.me/c7cda7fd8
#sick #motivation #mentalhealth #covid #longcovid #longcovidkids
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
Grateful for wonderful colleagues like the lovely @alyssaburgart.com, who generously sent several copies of this book for relief in these dark times. Already it has delighted & amused one of my stressed out students. Things suck right now but small acts of kindness make a big difference.❤️
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Grateful for wonderful colleagues like the lovely @alyssaburgart.com, who generously sent several copies of this book for relief in these dark times. Already it has delighted & amused one of my stressed out students. Things suck right now but small acts of kindness make a big difference.❤️
Reposted by Alyssa Burgart, MD, MA (BurgartBioethix)
