Ashley Gallagher
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Ashley Gallagher
@ashpgallagher.bsky.social
Editor at Drug Topics
BREAKING: Judge blocks withholding Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood. This story is developing. #healthcare

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/u...
Judge Indefinitely Blocks Withholding of Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood
www.nytimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Reposted by Ashley Gallagher
Former ACIP member said the removal of the entire committee was "completely unexpected" but not "entirely surprising." #ACIP #breakingnews #healthcare

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RFK Jr's Decision to Replace Entire ACIP Panel "Completely Unexpected," Former Member Says
Noel Brewer, PhD, states that the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices will need to quickly work to regain trust.
bit.ly
June 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
AP reports the Justice Department will issue prosecutors the ability to obtain subpoenas, court orders, and warrants for unauthorized information given to journalists. It will rescind a previous policy protecting journalists from having their phone records seized during investigations. #JMC602
Justice Department says it will resume practice of obtaining reporters' records in leak inquiries
The Justice Department is poised to crack down on leaks of information to the news media, authorizing prosecutors to issue subpoenas to news organizations as part of leak investigations, serve search ...
apnews.com
April 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In a masterclass hosted by St. Bonaventure University, Chris LaPlaca discussed how important it is for journalists—or professionals in general—to stay in the moment. A split second decision could help build your career, so it is essential to always look for opportunities. #JMC602
April 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
There is a potential concern around journalists traveling to the US, with the Committee to Protect Journalists advising journalists take special precautions when traveling to the United States. It is aimed specifically for journalists covering politically sensitive stories. #JMC602
Travel warning for journalists entering US
The CPJ is warning that journalists from countries like Iran, Russia and Venezuela could be barred from entry into the United States.
www.newsweek.com
April 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In an opinion piece from the New Yorker, AI is discussed as a means to summarize information. In the case of reporting, AI might replace news writing as a means to write basic news stories that simply summarize information, including pulling from already existing news stories. #JMC602
Will A.I. Save the News?
Artificial intelligence could hollow out the media business—but it also has the power to enhance journalism.
www.newyorker.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The CDC reported over 600 cases of #measles in 22 states, even though measles has been considered eliminated in the US for 25 years.
CDC Reports 607 Cases of Measles Across 22 States, Confirming 6 Outbreaks
Texas reports over 480 cases of measles and 2 measles-related deaths, with 1 including an unvaccinated pediatric patient.
www.drugtopics.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The investigators believe that the protective effects on #dementia diagnosis could be due to 3 mechanisms, including change in health care pathways, reduction in reactivation of varicella zoster virus, and varicella zoster virus-independent immunomodulatory effect. #shingles @drugtopics.bsky.social
Shingles Vaccination May Lead to Reduction in Dementia Diagnoses
Previous research shows herpes zoster is associated with a higher long-term risk of subjective cognitive decline, with increased risk for men who carried APOE ε4.
www.drugtopics.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Nicole Carr leads a class on social justice journalism, emphasizing that the next generation of journalists are modern day historians. The class emphasizes the role journalists play in not only informing but recording history. To me, this is an incredibly valuable approach to journalism. #JMC602
Nicole Carr forges new generation of social justice journalists
Professor Nicole Carr's social justice journalism course transforms into a newsroom, empowering students to report on stories and develop their skills.
theatlantavoice.com
April 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reposted by Ashley Gallagher
The new Hunger Games prequel--riveting and relevant like its predecessors, or a money grab? According to both critics and fans, Collins's return to the world of Panem has delivered a salient, thought-provoking story examining power structures and propaganda. #JMC602 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/b....
A Propulsive, Brutal ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Is Here. And It’s Great.
“Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original “Hunger Games” novels.
www.nytimes.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
In a piece by @scottsmcintosh.bsky.social, Idaho became the 41st state to establish a "shield law." Shield laws protect journalists from being subpoenaed during a criminal or civil case, protecting sources and unpublished information. This law protect traditional news gathering. #JMC602
Idaho becomes the 41st state to protect journalists, sources | Opinion
Just the threat of being subpoenaed can be a scary thing, and actually being subpoenaed, even if you prevail, takes a toll financially, mentally, and in terms of time and resources. | Opinion
www.idahostatesman.com
March 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A Letter to the Editor posted by The Lantern (The Ohio State newspaper) addresses the reality of journalists today. We are taught to be objective, but each journalist has their own background and opinions. They call for change in the industry when it comes to personal identity in journalism. #JMC602
Letter to the Editor: Exploring journalists’ struggles with personal identity
Astrid Coste is a fourth-year in journalism at Ohio State. Coste previously reported for The Lantern, though she has not contributed to the publication’s coverage since March 2024. My fellow journalis...
www.thelantern.com
March 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In a recent article, @nancydillon.bsky.social reports on the antitrust claims against Live Nation–Ticketmaster. This story expands on the historic lawsuit attempting to break up the company due to its anti-competitive nature. It emphasizes the public’s need for trust in live music. #JMC602
Live Nation, Ticketmaster Fail to Get Antitrust Claims Dismissed
Live Nation, Ticketmaster can't escape the Justice Department's antitrust claims, a judge ruled Friday, rejecting the music giant's dismissal motion
www.rollingstone.com
March 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM