Amy Atchison
@dratchison.bsky.social
Maisie’s human, women & politics and women & academia scholar. <insert standard disclaimers here>
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In light of a “top” CDC vaccine advisor questioning the need for a polio vaccination, I’m re-upping my grandfather’s polio survival story. Brutal is an understatement. His mother would have given *anything* for a vaccine.
January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
In light of a “top” CDC vaccine advisor questioning the need for a polio vaccination, I’m re-upping my grandfather’s polio survival story. Brutal is an understatement. His mother would have given *anything* for a vaccine.
In light of a “top” CDC vaccine advisor questioning the need for a polio vaccination, I’m re-upping my grandfather’s polio survival story. Brutal is an understatement. His mother would have given *anything* for a vaccine.
January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
In light of a “top” CDC vaccine advisor questioning the need for a polio vaccination, I’m re-upping my grandfather’s polio survival story. Brutal is an understatement. His mother would have given *anything* for a vaccine.
Y’all, when I tell you I idolize Dr. West, it’s not hyperbole. This brilliant Black woman fought her way through OCEANS of misogynoir to give the world the foundations of GPS. W/o her work, many of us would be lost most of the time! And then, age 70, she got a PhD in public administration (VA Tech)!
January 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Y’all, when I tell you I idolize Dr. West, it’s not hyperbole. This brilliant Black woman fought her way through OCEANS of misogynoir to give the world the foundations of GPS. W/o her work, many of us would be lost most of the time! And then, age 70, she got a PhD in public administration (VA Tech)!
“The HIV epidemic can end. The science is already there. What remains is the harder part, the moral obligation to ensure that the most marginalized have the same access to that science as everyone else.”
apple.news/A2pxLDWjXS5y...
apple.news/A2pxLDWjXS5y...
Opinion | US can end HIV, but we're failing those who need care most | Opinion — USA TODAY
The U.S. commitment to ending HIV is shaken. For the first time, we didn't formally mark World AIDS Day. And Trump has cut funding for HIV prevention.
apple.news
December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“The HIV epidemic can end. The science is already there. What remains is the harder part, the moral obligation to ensure that the most marginalized have the same access to that science as everyone else.”
apple.news/A2pxLDWjXS5y...
apple.news/A2pxLDWjXS5y...
This is not The Onion. apple.news/A4OARpVr8Q3e...
National parks cut free entry for MLK Day, add Trump's birthday — USA TODAY
NPS changed its free admission days in 2026, removing MLK Day and Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday.
apple.news
December 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This is not The Onion. apple.news/A4OARpVr8Q3e...
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
As a reminder, in addition to not commemorating World AIDS day, this administration also gutted PEPFAR. Here’s KFF’s most recent analysis of PEPFAR’s status:
www.kff.org/global-healt...
www.kff.org/global-healt...
December 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
As a reminder, in addition to not commemorating World AIDS day, this administration also gutted PEPFAR. Here’s KFF’s most recent analysis of PEPFAR’s status:
www.kff.org/global-healt...
www.kff.org/global-healt...
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Jim Clyburn's new book, The First Eight, restores the lives of South Carolina's early Black congressmen and shows how their battles during Reconstruction offer lessons, and warnings, for politics today. n.pr/4ohnG12
In a new book, Rep. Jim Clyburn highlights the Black politicians who paved the way for him
Jim Clyburn's new book, The First Eight, restores the lives of South Carolina's early Black congressmen and shows how their battles during Reconstruction offer lessons, and warnings, for politics today.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Jim Clyburn's new book, The First Eight, restores the lives of South Carolina's early Black congressmen and shows how their battles during Reconstruction offer lessons, and warnings, for politics today. n.pr/4ohnG12
AARP has historically had considerable political influence (relative, of course) in the US context. Do advocacy orgs for older adults have similar pull elsewhere? Age UK? BAGSO in Germany? National Seniors Australia?
July 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
AARP has historically had considerable political influence (relative, of course) in the US context. Do advocacy orgs for older adults have similar pull elsewhere? Age UK? BAGSO in Germany? National Seniors Australia?
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Here Vox's explainer for just what is going on at the Department of Education which includes me saying I don't have faith in financial aid disbursement next year and, oh yea, I think we're in a constitutional crisis
www.vox.com/policy/40233...
www.vox.com/policy/40233...
March 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here Vox's explainer for just what is going on at the Department of Education which includes me saying I don't have faith in financial aid disbursement next year and, oh yea, I think we're in a constitutional crisis
www.vox.com/policy/40233...
www.vox.com/policy/40233...
I googled so you don’t have to: Nix v. Hedden. (A tariff case.)
July 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I googled so you don’t have to: Nix v. Hedden. (A tariff case.)
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A recent Lancet article calls PEPFAR “one of the most successful global health initiatives ever undertaken.” It had to be a huge success to have ANY hope of redressing the many injustices done to the Global South wrt HIV/AIDS. And now PEPFAR is being abandoned b/c of racism & xenophobia.
Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A recent Lancet article calls PEPFAR “one of the most successful global health initiatives ever undertaken.” It had to be a huge success to have ANY hope of redressing the many injustices done to the Global South wrt HIV/AIDS. And now PEPFAR is being abandoned b/c of racism & xenophobia.
A recent Lancet article calls PEPFAR “one of the most successful global health initiatives ever undertaken.” It had to be a huge success to have ANY hope of redressing the many injustices done to the Global South wrt HIV/AIDS. And now PEPFAR is being abandoned b/c of racism & xenophobia.
Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A recent Lancet article calls PEPFAR “one of the most successful global health initiatives ever undertaken.” It had to be a huge success to have ANY hope of redressing the many injustices done to the Global South wrt HIV/AIDS. And now PEPFAR is being abandoned b/c of racism & xenophobia.
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Folks look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented constitutional crisis in 🇺🇸 history, & then, well, here it is, all in one post:
illegal war started by a man constitutionally ineligible to be president
June 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Folks look at you like you’re crazy when you say we’re in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented constitutional crisis in 🇺🇸 history, & then, well, here it is, all in one post:
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This is Faye. She wanted to bring a little sunshine into your life. Heard it can help with the happiness. 14/10 thank you so much Faye
June 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is Faye. She wanted to bring a little sunshine into your life. Heard it can help with the happiness. 14/10 thank you so much Faye
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This is a lie. We all saw the video. The Senator clearly identified himself, and he did not "lunge" toward anyone.
If these miserable propagandists will lie to you about roughing up a U.S. Senator in a room full of reporters, what won't they lie to you about?
If these miserable propagandists will lie to you about roughing up a U.S. Senator in a room full of reporters, what won't they lie to you about?
June 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This is a lie. We all saw the video. The Senator clearly identified himself, and he did not "lunge" toward anyone.
If these miserable propagandists will lie to you about roughing up a U.S. Senator in a room full of reporters, what won't they lie to you about?
If these miserable propagandists will lie to you about roughing up a U.S. Senator in a room full of reporters, what won't they lie to you about?
Amidst the many other assaults on democracy & decency:
“White House spokesperson Harrison Fields in a statement cited the need to "*liberate our federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal, and mineral leasing.*" apple.news/AYbwyG7AZRyi...
“White House spokesperson Harrison Fields in a statement cited the need to "*liberate our federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal, and mineral leasing.*" apple.news/AYbwyG7AZRyi...
Trump can abolish national monuments, US Justice Department says — Reuters
President Donald Trump has the power to abolish two national monuments in California established by his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, as well as any others created by past presidents, according to...
apple.news
June 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Amidst the many other assaults on democracy & decency:
“White House spokesperson Harrison Fields in a statement cited the need to "*liberate our federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal, and mineral leasing.*" apple.news/AYbwyG7AZRyi...
“White House spokesperson Harrison Fields in a statement cited the need to "*liberate our federal lands and waters to oil, gas, coal, geothermal, and mineral leasing.*" apple.news/AYbwyG7AZRyi...
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I have to admit that I did not have “The Defense Department under a Republican administration resurrects Socialist Realism three decades after the USSR’s collapse” on my bingo card.
They’ve set up a meme combatant command basically.
interesting he’s there at the border fence with what some gangbangers and 60s fidelista types. Where the peer military he’s going to tangle with?
interesting he’s there at the border fence with what some gangbangers and 60s fidelista types. Where the peer military he’s going to tangle with?
May 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I have to admit that I did not have “The Defense Department under a Republican administration resurrects Socialist Realism three decades after the USSR’s collapse” on my bingo card.
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I also have no gasts left to flabber.**
**I have tempted fate & in response, the administration will do something so horrific that I will be forced to summon a gast to flabber.
**I have tempted fate & in response, the administration will do something so horrific that I will be forced to summon a gast to flabber.
April 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I also have no gasts left to flabber.**
**I have tempted fate & in response, the administration will do something so horrific that I will be forced to summon a gast to flabber.
**I have tempted fate & in response, the administration will do something so horrific that I will be forced to summon a gast to flabber.