Dr. Rabbithole
@drrabbithole.bsky.social
Scientist, mom, creator, nerd.
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Ah but look at this showroom filled with fabulous prizes
Signer of the Bethesda Declaration.
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Our house sinking into disrepair
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Signer of the Bethesda Declaration.
Views are my own
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Dr. Rabbithole
@drrabbithole.bsky.social
· Sep 23
Today, I am making a long overdue post, adding USAID to Courage is Contagious
On March 5, USAID wrote a dissent letter. It read:
On March 5, USAID wrote a dissent letter. It read:
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I make my statement in my personal capacity at 4:30. It frightens me that health policy and health systems are not priorities when we told our leaders we need a fighting CR to keep the ACA afloat. #hspr #hpsr #hpss #shutdown
PBS News Hour live episode, Nov. 10, 2025
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Did they all just do a unanimous consent agreement?
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Did they all just do a unanimous consent agreement?
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So @underthedesknews.bsky.social is urging folks to call your Senators especially if they are the 8 yes votes and demand they vote no on the next round. This isn’t over. Like I said earlier: it’s boots on necks time. We raise hell and we don’t abandon folks w/ ACA.
Switchboard 202-224-3121
Switchboard 202-224-3121
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
So @underthedesknews.bsky.social is urging folks to call your Senators especially if they are the 8 yes votes and demand they vote no on the next round. This isn’t over. Like I said earlier: it’s boots on necks time. We raise hell and we don’t abandon folks w/ ACA.
Switchboard 202-224-3121
Switchboard 202-224-3121
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Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Shutdown NOT Over: What Tonight’s Senate Vote Actually Means
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Is the shutdown over? Not yet.
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
Tonight’s vote was only step 1 of 5.
There’s still another 60-vote hurdle, amendments, AND then the House.
Pressure matters right now—especially on Kaine, Rosen, Hassan, Shaheen.
Stay loud.
youtu.be/mdFRfeGRKfI
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Basically Dems got us:
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
It is not a victory to have our salary paid when it is already codified. Both Chucks should know better.
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
Alt: This is what is happening in my mind.
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Basically Dems got us:
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
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This is not what they actually say. This is what they used to say, in the long ago before times when Shaheen learned to do politics. There is no kumbaya median voter anymore. The question you get knocking doors is not "why can't you all just work together?" it's "why didn't / will you fight harder?
Shaheen: "When I talk to my constituents in New Hampshire, you know what they say to me? They say, 'Why can't you all just work together to address the problems that are facing this country?'"
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This is not what they actually say. This is what they used to say, in the long ago before times when Shaheen learned to do politics. There is no kumbaya median voter anymore. The question you get knocking doors is not "why can't you all just work together?" it's "why didn't / will you fight harder?
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Senators on the brink of retirement who lived full, wealthy lives and never feared the loss of their own healthcare voting for their constituents to die from their inability to afford the same is treasonous
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Literally since I first started in the senate, it was commonly understood Schumer sucked.
In our office it was common to say "if he was the head of a company he would be fired".
Except that's all total bullshit because he runs unopposed each time and any senator could topple him if they wanted.
In our office it was common to say "if he was the head of a company he would be fired".
Except that's all total bullshit because he runs unopposed each time and any senator could topple him if they wanted.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Literally since I first started in the senate, it was commonly understood Schumer sucked.
In our office it was common to say "if he was the head of a company he would be fired".
Except that's all total bullshit because he runs unopposed each time and any senator could topple him if they wanted.
In our office it was common to say "if he was the head of a company he would be fired".
Except that's all total bullshit because he runs unopposed each time and any senator could topple him if they wanted.
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Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
Angry and disappointed tonight. All this damage and stress was for next to nothing.
Expressing this in memes. Please share widely, especially with your Senators.
Expressing this in memes. Please share widely, especially with your Senators.
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Angry and disappointed tonight. All this damage and stress was for next to nothing.
Expressing this in memes. Please share widely, especially with your Senators.
Expressing this in memes. Please share widely, especially with your Senators.
Health care isn’t negotiable.
We need to both reopen the government and work together to protect access to affordable health care by extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.
We need to both reopen the government and work together to protect access to affordable health care by extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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We have as much leverage as we’ve ever had — and Chuck Schumer is on the brink of taking a deal that gives Democrats NOTHING.
I’m glad Hakeem Jeffries will fight this in the House, but it should not get that far. Senate Dems must not cave.
I’m glad Hakeem Jeffries will fight this in the House, but it should not get that far. Senate Dems must not cave.
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
We have as much leverage as we’ve ever had — and Chuck Schumer is on the brink of taking a deal that gives Democrats NOTHING.
I’m glad Hakeem Jeffries will fight this in the House, but it should not get that far. Senate Dems must not cave.
I’m glad Hakeem Jeffries will fight this in the House, but it should not get that far. Senate Dems must not cave.
Dems just won a major set of elections, and Republicans are taking the blame for the shutdown according to polling. So why would we cave and give Republicans everything they want with no concessions? Would be such a waste of energy, taxpayer dollars, and political will. Please reconsider. #democrats
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Dems just won a major set of elections, and Republicans are taking the blame for the shutdown according to polling. So why would we cave and give Republicans everything they want with no concessions? Would be such a waste of energy, taxpayer dollars, and political will. Please reconsider. #democrats
Call and tell senate Dems not to cave. Switchboard # 2022243121
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Call and tell senate Dems not to cave. Switchboard # 2022243121
🚨I want the government to open very very badly but not without a deal. This is ridiculous and we need to call them out on this. Please call NOW!!!!
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🚨I want the government to open very very badly but not without a deal. This is ridiculous and we need to call them out on this. Please call NOW!!!!
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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Ask him why so many air traffic controllers are retiring at once. Ask him if it has anything to do with Reagan firing 11K union strikers in 1981 and having to replace them all at once. Ask him how the mass firings this year will impact us the same way 40 years from now. Ask him, Jake.
"This will live on" -- Duffy explains that flying will remain a mess even after the shutdown because so many air traffic controllers are retiring
November 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Ask him why so many air traffic controllers are retiring at once. Ask him if it has anything to do with Reagan firing 11K union strikers in 1981 and having to replace them all at once. Ask him how the mass firings this year will impact us the same way 40 years from now. Ask him, Jake.
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We need you to help spread this word. Cases are from Aug through Nov 2025 and 10 states are involved thus far.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.
www.cdc.gov
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We need you to help spread this word. Cases are from Aug through Nov 2025 and 10 states are involved thus far.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
If you are struggling and have pets, feel free to stop by at one of the pet food pantries to get food for your animals.
November 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you are struggling and have pets, feel free to stop by at one of the pet food pantries to get food for your animals.
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Any food which has gotten to poor families the states must send agents to reclaim the food before it is eaten or face new federal penalties
“.. The Agriculture Department issued the command in a late-night Saturday memo .. That guidance threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not “comply” quickly with the government’s new orders.”
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
@tonyromm.bsky.social #SNAP
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Any food which has gotten to poor families the states must send agents to reclaim the food before it is eaten or face new federal penalties
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Get your flu shot! 💉
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
Flu is coming soon. That epi curve looks a bit ominous. #IDSky
Good explainer article & public health message 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good explainer article & public health message 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Get your flu shot! 💉
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
💪It may not prevent you from getting the flu but it will lessen the severity of the disease.
Several pharmacies and grocery stores will give you coupons and discounts for shopping - how this poster bought some of my Halloween candy stash last month! 🍭
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Brand new data:
Republicans blamed for the shutdown (+12) and for health care premiums going up (+28!!).
These are stunning numbers. Republicans aren't immune from the pressure this creates.
Time to press our advantage. Stand for what we believe in.
Republicans blamed for the shutdown (+12) and for health care premiums going up (+28!!).
These are stunning numbers. Republicans aren't immune from the pressure this creates.
Time to press our advantage. Stand for what we believe in.
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Brand new data:
Republicans blamed for the shutdown (+12) and for health care premiums going up (+28!!).
These are stunning numbers. Republicans aren't immune from the pressure this creates.
Time to press our advantage. Stand for what we believe in.
Republicans blamed for the shutdown (+12) and for health care premiums going up (+28!!).
These are stunning numbers. Republicans aren't immune from the pressure this creates.
Time to press our advantage. Stand for what we believe in.