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epitea.bsky.social
@epitea.bsky.social
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just an epi fighting fascism and lawling at nonsense tv.
views expressed are obviously my own.
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epitea.bsky.social
Everyday they find a new way to fucking terrorize people. Wtf
December 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Old US global health policy: PEPFAR - a bipartisan success story.
⬇️ AIDS and dying
⬇️ New cases of HIV
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thriving ppl
⬆️ 🇺🇸 Soft global power

New US global health policy:
Plunder African countries while dangling bits of health aid $$

Well… good for Kenya for balking at this! You deserve better.
Kenyan court suspends US health aid deal over data privacy concerns
The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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If a sitting Congressmember can be physically attacked by ICE simply for observing their work, then no one is safe.

There must be a full investigation into ICE’s attack on Rep. Grijalva.
If a sitting Congressmember can be physically attacked by ICE simply for observing their work, then no one is safe. There must be a full investigation into ICE’s attack on Rep. Grijalva.
December 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
epitea.bsky.social
Times are fucking bleak and watching ACIP was exhausting, but people like Dr. Adam Langer (and the others in his center that did the groundwork so he could speak up) make me proud to be doing this work! I can stick around a bit longer I suppose.
altcdc.altgov.info Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 25d
We are leaving you tonight we words from Adam Langer aka our fav CDC hero who went toe to toe with ACIP today. 💪
“Thank you all for all of your kind words. When I first started to speak at the meeting today, I had no idea what the reaction was going to be. I am no hero. I am just one of the many public health scientists at CDC who happens to have been entrusted with a leadership role and the platform to be able to put words to what we were all thinking. The real credit (and the cookies) should go to the teams in the Division of Viral Hepatitis, Immunization Safety Office (DHQP), Immunization Services Division, and NCIRD OD who did the real work that led up to today. If you want to do something to recognize the hard work that went into making it possible for me to stand up this week and advocate for our children, do something for those groups, or better yet, do something for the unsung heroes you work with every day. They deserve the acclamation as much or more than I do.”
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
epitea.bsky.social
THIS. Very much this. I’m so tired man.
altcdc.altgov.info Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · Nov 21
Hard day today
Here's what we think about trusting CDC
Today we woke up to our public health allies telling the public that they can't trust CDC anymore More than a little demoralizing Because it's complicated The actual scientists at CDC - the ones you should trust - are not in control of public-facing webpages The conspiracy theorists are running the messaging And yet, most of us scientists... are still doing good science It's just not making it out We're still supporting local health departments We're still running our disease surveillance systems We're still on call for emergencies 24/7 Despite intense staffing shortages from multiple waves of RIFs And chronically being under-resourced Those of us left are still working hard to keep everything going We are proud of our mission And we persist, goddammit Yet We can also say... read the CDC webpages with skepticism Don't treat them as the gold standard. Corroborate the information with other trusted, independent sources. Many are still fine, but even we don't know when the political appointees are going to change their content And this is a painful thing for us to say So we just ask that, if you read or say "Don't trust the CDC!" You remember that we're here still trying to serve the nation, throw sand in the gears, and weather the storm
November 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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patrioticmillionaires.org
G20 leaders meeting this week in South Africa: The world deserves hope. And our hope is a more equal and sustainable future. You can help deliver this.

Be the people's champion: Tax The Super Rich. #G20SouthAfrica
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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1/3 🔴 It’s Red Shawl Day

👉 4 out of 5 Native women experience violence in their lifetime

👉 Homicide is in the TOP 5 leading causes of death for Native girls and women (age 10-34).

🚨 This is a crisis 🚨

#RedShawlDay
#MMIWG2S
(Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit)
jhucih.bsky.social Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health @jhucih.bsky.social · Nov 19
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
We honor and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit relatives (MMIWG2S). Wearing red helps raise awareness, spark conversations, and stand in support of affected families and communities. #MMIW #NoMoreStolenSisters
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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maddow.bsky.social
"Experts have called the possibility of losing elimination status for measles 'deeply embarrassing' for a wealthy country with the medical resources of the United States..."

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/h...
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for the First Time
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
epitea.bsky.social
These absolutely deranged freaks putting scientists in the line of fire cannot go unchecked! Please pleaseee report them!

There are deadly consequences to this rhetoric. That is not hyperbole.

We haven’t forgotten the August 8th shooting.
altcdc.altgov.info Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · Nov 18
🚨 This vile post is from Children’s Health Defense (CHD), the org founded by our boss, RFK Jr.

CDC staff are named in comments.

We believe this is a credible threat to public health workers and have reported it to the FBI: 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI (tips.fbi.gov), and GBI 770-216-3000. You can report it too.
Children's Health Defense @ChildrensHD X.com "Jail time is too good for these criminals who knowingly k**led and maimed a generation of children. Dr. Brian Hooker just went NUCLEAR on the "CDC fraudsters" who mass poison our children: With Secretary Kennedy as head of HHS, we have a unique opportunity to investigate all of the sins of the past. We need to take care of the many families that suffered and continue to suffer losses at the hands of CDC fraudsters, some that are still employed by the agency. As a parent of an adult son who sustained lifelong, easily preventable yet debilitating vaccine injuries, I feel that jail time is too good for these criminals who knowingly killed and maimed a generation of children. But if jail time is as good as it gets, let's roll and I'll break out the orange jumpsuits.
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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When leaders value data and dignity, everyone wins. Scientists in office mean policy grounded in facts, guided by evidence, and rooted in humanity.

🗳️ Because facts and compassion belong on the same ballot.

www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
The Epidemiologists Are Running for Office
Instead of trying to depoliticize their field, a swell of scientists want to become politicians.
www.theatlantic.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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altcdc.altgov.info
Day 31 of the #ShutdownShitshow

Must be nice, Congress —

💸 Getting a paycheck while the people keeping the country running… don’t.
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Headline: US health chief (🧠🪱) says there is not enough data to show Tylenol causes autism

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Um, yeah. We know.

www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Meme image from the movie Mean Girls showing a blonde teen girl saying, “So you agree Tylenol does not cause autism.”
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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justinbaragona.bsky.social
This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.
October 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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altcdc.altgov.info
Help your friends stay digitally safe today

activistchecklist.org/flyer/

#NoKings
#NoKingsDay
#WeWillPrevail
#DemocracyRocks
Flyer (Printable) | Digital Security Checklists for Activists
We keep us safe. ...
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October 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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angierasmussen.bsky.social
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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muellershewrote.com
A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.
heartlandsignal.bsky.social Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · Oct 10
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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This is Manolo. His family invited strangers to spend time with him on his last day. His mom said, "This was such a perfect way to celebrate the life of a dog who truly loved spending time with people and their dogs. Run free and fast forever, Manolo. I will never stop missing you." 14/10 for all
October 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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datareport.bsky.social
3 new measles cases in Georgia, all linked to Fulton County resident.
www.11alive.com/article/news...
3 new measles cases in Georgia, all linked to Fulton County resident | What to know
Health officials say all three individuals had close contact with the original patient.
www.11alive.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The Dept. of Education has pulled funding for programs in 8 states that support students with both hearing and vision loss.

A staffer at one program says he was told the Trump admin. took issue with 2 words on the grant application: “transition" and “privilege": www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Screenshot of article excerpt: The Education Department also was concerned about other words in the application, said Adrian Klenz, who works with deafblind adults in the state. He said he has talked with state officials about the discontinuation of the grant. “I was told that apparently the administration is going through past grants and two words were flagged: One was transition and one was privilege,” Klenz said. “Transition — transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Privilege came up because a parent wrote a glowing review of staff that said what a privilege it was to work with them.” ProPublica obtained a copy of the grant application and confirmed that those words were included.
September 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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weratedogs.com
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
September 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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washingtonpost.com
Federal agents detained a man who was in a car with his wife and two children on Monday night in D.C.

The man said he didn't know why he had been pulled over.
September 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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September 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Welcome to the “Fire 🧠🪱!” party, @idsainfo.bsky.social 🎉
Along with 21 more medical organizations

It’s getting crowded in here… maybe RFK Jr can explain tomorrow why all his colleagues and health experts want him gone. 👀
idsainfo.bsky.social IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · Sep 3
As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.

Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi
September 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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firedbutfighting.bsky.social
Unite w/ over 1000 current & former HHS employees (includes CDC) in the call for RFK Jr’s immediate removal as HHS Secretary. saveHHS.org

RFK Jr’s attacks on CDC affect health & safety of the nation. Public health is based on evidence & science not personal or political agendas.
#USAnotRFK #SaveHHS
Save HHS #USAnotRFK Step 1 Demand RFK Jr's Resignation Step 2 Contact your Representatives Step 3 Share this message Protect America's Public Health
September 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
epitea.bsky.social
I still cannot believe that the dumbest brain wormed ass bitch is running HHS. And still to date, this wretched creature has yet to meet with a CDC scientist to be briefed. Truly incredible. In the worst way possible.
bunnibytz.bsky.social jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · Sep 2
KASIE HUNT: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that?

RFK JR: “I never said that.”

KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.”

RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024)

ht: @cwebbonline.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM