Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD
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Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.
I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
I know not everyone can keep up with all the grant terminations, but it’s important to know what we’re losing so I’ll try to compile them here.
First is a study on intimate partner violence with perinatal women (note: the #1 cause of death during pregnancy is homicide)
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First is a study on intimate partner violence with perinatal women (note: the #1 cause of death during pregnancy is homicide)
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One hundred thousand people a year and y'all using past tense when you talk about Covid now jfc
Covid-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds
Between 2022 and 2024, covid-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows.
gizmodo.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
One hundred thousand people a year and y'all using past tense when you talk about Covid now jfc
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I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I've watched thousands of videos from the Jan. 6 riot as part of NPR's reporting and archive project on that day.
Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Here are some of the lesser known videos that have really stuck with me.
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Every one of Tom’s videos I have seen has been absolutely gripping, including this one
I sat down with Michael Fanone and Daniel Hodges, who both defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and experienced some of the most brutal violence that day.
We watched their bodycam footage together - moment by moment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvL4...
We watched their bodycam footage together - moment by moment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvL4...
Trump calls Jan 6 a “day of love.” This bodycam footage shows otherwise.
YouTube video by NPR
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Every one of Tom’s videos I have seen has been absolutely gripping, including this one
The latest HHS vaccine guidelines are dangerous:
-last year, 300 children died of the flu, 89% of whom were not vaccinated. 9 have already died this year.
-before the rotavirus vaccine, 55k-70k children were hospitalized annually, dozens of whom died
MAHA=death and disability
-last year, 300 children died of the flu, 89% of whom were not vaccinated. 9 have already died this year.
-before the rotavirus vaccine, 55k-70k children were hospitalized annually, dozens of whom died
MAHA=death and disability
HHS's new guidelines will lead to more death and disability among children--MAHA, amirite?
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January 7, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The latest HHS vaccine guidelines are dangerous:
-last year, 300 children died of the flu, 89% of whom were not vaccinated. 9 have already died this year.
-before the rotavirus vaccine, 55k-70k children were hospitalized annually, dozens of whom died
MAHA=death and disability
-last year, 300 children died of the flu, 89% of whom were not vaccinated. 9 have already died this year.
-before the rotavirus vaccine, 55k-70k children were hospitalized annually, dozens of whom died
MAHA=death and disability
US intervention is not liberation—it’s exploitation. As much as I want the regime in Iran gone, I would most definitely not want US military intervention to get us there.
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 AM
US intervention is not liberation—it’s exploitation. As much as I want the regime in Iran gone, I would most definitely not want US military intervention to get us there.
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The CDC changed the universal vaccine schedule & no longer recommends
Rotavirus
Hepatitis A & B
Meningitis
Influenza
RSV
I’ve cared for previously healthy kids who died from RSV, influenza and meningitis.
We all are going to be caring for a lot more now.
In our already overflowing hospitals
Rotavirus
Hepatitis A & B
Meningitis
Influenza
RSV
I’ve cared for previously healthy kids who died from RSV, influenza and meningitis.
We all are going to be caring for a lot more now.
In our already overflowing hospitals
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 AM
The CDC changed the universal vaccine schedule & no longer recommends
Rotavirus
Hepatitis A & B
Meningitis
Influenza
RSV
I’ve cared for previously healthy kids who died from RSV, influenza and meningitis.
We all are going to be caring for a lot more now.
In our already overflowing hospitals
Rotavirus
Hepatitis A & B
Meningitis
Influenza
RSV
I’ve cared for previously healthy kids who died from RSV, influenza and meningitis.
We all are going to be caring for a lot more now.
In our already overflowing hospitals
Miller: “Obviously Greenland should be part of the United States!”
These people are sick (derogatory)
These people are sick (derogatory)
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Miller: “Obviously Greenland should be part of the United States!”
These people are sick (derogatory)
These people are sick (derogatory)
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Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Copy Editing Matters, from HHS's release on the new childhood vaccine schedule: All the diseases will still be available to anyone who wants them
There have been massive uprisings in Iran in 2009, 2019, 2022, and now. Will this time be any different? Here are two things that seem promising.
January 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM
There have been massive uprisings in Iran in 2009, 2019, 2022, and now. Will this time be any different? Here are two things that seem promising.
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Time to get one of those Hilton Rewards cards I guess!
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Time to get one of those Hilton Rewards cards I guess!
Stephen Miller says immigrants don’t assimilate. Here is high quality evidence to the contrary!
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Stephen Miller says immigrants don’t assimilate. Here is high quality evidence to the contrary!
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anyway, her family has a gofundme and I'm sure they could use any support anyone can offer
Black women deserve better!
To live and to deliver their babies safely!
This is not okay!
Even if they did everything right by her medically, this highlights the deadly risks Black women face in childbearing
Black women deserve better!
To live and to deliver their babies safely!
This is not okay!
Even if they did everything right by her medically, this highlights the deadly risks Black women face in childbearing
This is beyond heartbreaking 💔
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January 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
anyway, her family has a gofundme and I'm sure they could use any support anyone can offer
Black women deserve better!
To live and to deliver their babies safely!
This is not okay!
Even if they did everything right by her medically, this highlights the deadly risks Black women face in childbearing
Black women deserve better!
To live and to deliver their babies safely!
This is not okay!
Even if they did everything right by her medically, this highlights the deadly risks Black women face in childbearing
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🟣 Designing and implement short- and long-term coverage plans
🟣 Editing stories across types and formats
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January 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
We're hiring two editors to join our newsroom! Responsibilities include:
🟣 Supporting a team of reporters to center our story standards and audience needs
🟣 Designing and implement short- and long-term coverage plans
🟣 Editing stories across types and formats
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🟣 Supporting a team of reporters to center our story standards and audience needs
🟣 Designing and implement short- and long-term coverage plans
🟣 Editing stories across types and formats
Apply here: https://bit.ly/48Xlw0U
Pretty surprising there are still people who ignore centuries of data and think imperialism might be good, actually.
January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Pretty surprising there are still people who ignore centuries of data and think imperialism might be good, actually.
There would at least be a Congressional hearing. Or statements from politicians. Something! France and India seem to be at least vaguely interested, but I haven’t seen anything from any US politician about this (which has been going on since before Friday)
A functional country would shut Grok down permanently. Like, immediately. Right now. Last week. Whatever. Just flip the switch. Obviously.
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 AM
There would at least be a Congressional hearing. Or statements from politicians. Something! France and India seem to be at least vaguely interested, but I haven’t seen anything from any US politician about this (which has been going on since before Friday)
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Tim Miller & Pod Destroys America, at it again.
I am late to this despicable Jon Stewart clip, but here’s my reaction to him and his podcast bros belittling the few people who actually follow the science and do what we can to protect the health of ourselves and those around us
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Tim Miller & Pod Destroys America, at it again.
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We are one. We are a practice that pre screens new families for vaccination status.
If you don't want to vaccinate your kid that's your right but maybe you should take them to Tenpenny Medical which is a few miles up the road.
It's all about finding a good fit.
If you don't want to vaccinate your kid that's your right but maybe you should take them to Tenpenny Medical which is a few miles up the road.
It's all about finding a good fit.
Riley Gaines thinks her child matters more than other children, to the point that she thinks a pediatrician refusing elective care for her unvaccinated child (which would expose the other children in the practice to unnecessary risk) is a violation of the Hippocratic Oath.
January 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We are one. We are a practice that pre screens new families for vaccination status.
If you don't want to vaccinate your kid that's your right but maybe you should take them to Tenpenny Medical which is a few miles up the road.
It's all about finding a good fit.
If you don't want to vaccinate your kid that's your right but maybe you should take them to Tenpenny Medical which is a few miles up the road.
It's all about finding a good fit.
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Riley does have the right to make stupid decisions regarding her own child. She must also accept the consequences of being shunned in order to protect the children of intelligent parents. I pity her child.
Riley Gaines thinks her child matters more than other children, to the point that she thinks a pediatrician refusing elective care for her unvaccinated child (which would expose the other children in the practice to unnecessary risk) is a violation of the Hippocratic Oath.
January 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Riley does have the right to make stupid decisions regarding her own child. She must also accept the consequences of being shunned in order to protect the children of intelligent parents. I pity her child.
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Thank you for calling out the stupid boys being boys bullshit.
So dumb, probably even as they both prepare to have or spread their current/next infection to the peasants who dare protect themselves.
From what I am seeing in some folks, could blame brain fog. They were always this way. #Dumbanation
So dumb, probably even as they both prepare to have or spread their current/next infection to the peasants who dare protect themselves.
From what I am seeing in some folks, could blame brain fog. They were always this way. #Dumbanation
I am late to this despicable Jon Stewart clip, but here’s my reaction to him and his podcast bros belittling the few people who actually follow the science and do what we can to protect the health of ourselves and those around us
January 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Thank you for calling out the stupid boys being boys bullshit.
So dumb, probably even as they both prepare to have or spread their current/next infection to the peasants who dare protect themselves.
From what I am seeing in some folks, could blame brain fog. They were always this way. #Dumbanation
So dumb, probably even as they both prepare to have or spread their current/next infection to the peasants who dare protect themselves.
From what I am seeing in some folks, could blame brain fog. They were always this way. #Dumbanation
Riley Gaines thinks her child matters more than other children, to the point that she thinks a pediatrician refusing elective care for her unvaccinated child (which would expose the other children in the practice to unnecessary risk) is a violation of the Hippocratic Oath.
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Riley Gaines thinks her child matters more than other children, to the point that she thinks a pediatrician refusing elective care for her unvaccinated child (which would expose the other children in the practice to unnecessary risk) is a violation of the Hippocratic Oath.
I am late to this despicable Jon Stewart clip, but here’s my reaction to him and his podcast bros belittling the few people who actually follow the science and do what we can to protect the health of ourselves and those around us
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I am late to this despicable Jon Stewart clip, but here’s my reaction to him and his podcast bros belittling the few people who actually follow the science and do what we can to protect the health of ourselves and those around us
They’re going to do this over and over again—to Cuba, to Mexico, to Greenland, to Iran, to wherever they want. I honestly don’t know how we stop them. Can we arrange a massive protest in DC? Can we camp out at representatives’ offices? What do folks think would work?
Meanwhile Stephen Miller’s wife is posting stuff like this
January 4, 2026 at 4:17 AM
They’re going to do this over and over again—to Cuba, to Mexico, to Greenland, to Iran, to wherever they want. I honestly don’t know how we stop them. Can we arrange a massive protest in DC? Can we camp out at representatives’ offices? What do folks think would work?
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Men are saying that once you post photos of yourself on social media, it is no longer yours. But, we do not consent to the ALTERATION of photos posted by us.
Again- the message is that it is OUR fault that others chose this action b/c WE posted an innocuous photo. Did children ask for this?
#Pinks
Again- the message is that it is OUR fault that others chose this action b/c WE posted an innocuous photo. Did children ask for this?
#Pinks
January 4, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Men are saying that once you post photos of yourself on social media, it is no longer yours. But, we do not consent to the ALTERATION of photos posted by us.
Again- the message is that it is OUR fault that others chose this action b/c WE posted an innocuous photo. Did children ask for this?
#Pinks
Again- the message is that it is OUR fault that others chose this action b/c WE posted an innocuous photo. Did children ask for this?
#Pinks