Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
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Fired federal employees working to protect public health. Learn more at: https://www.firedbutfighting.org
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National Public Health Coalition released new data showing impacts of illegal firings across CDC since Jan 2025. CDC has lost one-third of its civil-service workforce & over 150 programs. Explore an interactive dashboard. See how cuts are undermining public health nationwide.
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You have got to be kind us? 🤢🤮
ICYMI: Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that he had nothing to do with Children’s Health Defense during his confirmation hearings.
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
Kennedy Said He Was Done With Children’s Health Defense; His Wife Headlined Its Annual Conference
Actress Cheryl Hines spoke at the anti-vax star-studded affair this weekend.
www.importantcontext.news
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
You have got to be kind us? 🤢🤮
When the current administration cuts the budget to CDC’s HIV prevention unit, freezes deployment of outbreak response experts, & slashes harm-reduction programs; they are not abstractly “reducing cost”.
They are letting diseases spread.
Maine is giving us a wake-up call. Who is going to listen?
They are letting diseases spread.
Maine is giving us a wake-up call. Who is going to listen?
Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting
After initially approving Penobscot County's request for CDC aid, the agency put it on hold. Meanwhile, the virus spreads.
www.statnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When the current administration cuts the budget to CDC’s HIV prevention unit, freezes deployment of outbreak response experts, & slashes harm-reduction programs; they are not abstractly “reducing cost”.
They are letting diseases spread.
Maine is giving us a wake-up call. Who is going to listen?
They are letting diseases spread.
Maine is giving us a wake-up call. Who is going to listen?
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November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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This is coming our way courtesy of RFK Jr and his anti-vaccine movement.
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Canada has just lost measles elimination status. The U.S. will undoubtedly follow shortly.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Elimination means that there is no continuous spreading of measles within the country for a year or longer.
Canada and the U.S. have blown it, and it’s largely the fault of the anti-vaccination movement.
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades, health agency says
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after nearly three decades due to its failure to curb a year-long outbreak, the country's public health agency said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is coming our way courtesy of RFK Jr and his anti-vaccine movement.
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Jan or Feb 2026 this will be coming to our country, too!
Reposted by Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
THE SUPREME COURT WON’T REVISIT GAY MARRIAGE
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LOVE IS LOVE
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
LOVE WINS. AGAIN AND AGAIN.
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
(and a big fuck you to Kim Davis. Babe, it’s over. Go find another hobby. Buhbye)
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
LOVE IS LOVE
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
LOVE WINS. AGAIN AND AGAIN.
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(and a big fuck you to Kim Davis. Babe, it’s over. Go find another hobby. Buhbye)
Supreme Court won't revisit landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
Kim Davis asked the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges appealing damages she owed a gay couple after she denied them a marriage license.
www.usatoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
THE SUPREME COURT WON’T REVISIT GAY MARRIAGE
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LOVE IS LOVE
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
LOVE WINS. AGAIN AND AGAIN.
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
(and a big fuck you to Kim Davis. Babe, it’s over. Go find another hobby. Buhbye)
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
LOVE IS LOVE
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
LOVE WINS. AGAIN AND AGAIN.
🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
(and a big fuck you to Kim Davis. Babe, it’s over. Go find another hobby. Buhbye)
DOGE is at again. Yes, DOGE is still a thing. It didn’t just disappear with Elon.
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
DOGE is at again. Yes, DOGE is still a thing. It didn’t just disappear with Elon.
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
Reposted by Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
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! 🍭
ALERT: Baby Formula
13 cases of infant botulism reported from Aug through Nov 2025 coming in 10 states thus far. Please see web content for specifics on lot numbers and more.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid.
13 cases of infant botulism reported from Aug through Nov 2025 coming in 10 states thus far. Please see web content for specifics on lot numbers and more.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid.
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 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
ALERT: Baby Formula
13 cases of infant botulism reported from Aug through Nov 2025 coming in 10 states thus far. Please see web content for specifics on lot numbers and more.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid.
13 cases of infant botulism reported from Aug through Nov 2025 coming in 10 states thus far. Please see web content for specifics on lot numbers and more.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid.
Because Nothing Builds Trust Like Censorship
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Because Nothing Builds Trust Like Censorship
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
Reposted by Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
Do we still have a House of Reps? Asking for a country… 🫠
Must be nice getting a 6 week paid vacation while fed workers go without pay 💀
#CongressOnVacation #FedStrong #DoYourJob
Must be nice getting a 6 week paid vacation while fed workers go without pay 💀
#CongressOnVacation #FedStrong #DoYourJob
House will be out of session next week
abcnews.go.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Do we still have a House of Reps? Asking for a country… 🫠
Must be nice getting a 6 week paid vacation while fed workers go without pay 💀
#CongressOnVacation #FedStrong #DoYourJob
Must be nice getting a 6 week paid vacation while fed workers go without pay 💀
#CongressOnVacation #FedStrong #DoYourJob
Remember when Congress controlled the budget?
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Remember when Congress controlled the budget?
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
Reposted by Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
"The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s order that requires the government to fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November."
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to pause a judge’s order that requires the government to fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November."
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
Read that back.
The cruelty of this regime is on full display.
📉 Public health funding was budgeted by Congress.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health - KFF Health News
Through shrouded bureaucratic maneuvers, White House budget director Russell Vought and DOGE have quietly upended outbreak response, HIV treatment, and dementia care in communities across America.
kffhealthnews.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📉 Public health funding was budgeted by Congress.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
🦠 Outbreaks don’t pause for red tape, but budgets sure do per Russ Vought.
👉 When measles outbreaks hit and emergency funds are still “processing,” that’s not efficiency. That’s negligence dressed in bureaucracy.
🚨 Science + politics = propaganda
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨 Science + politics = propaganda
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
🔥 Accountability check: Under pressure from the White House, the FDA has launched a pilot program for nicotine pouches. This pilot program fast-tracks reviews of nicotine pouches and reduces the research requirements for manufacturers.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🔥 Accountability check: Under pressure from the White House, the FDA has launched a pilot program for nicotine pouches. This pilot program fast-tracks reviews of nicotine pouches and reduces the research requirements for manufacturers.
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Is there a "I Don't Know" virus circulating among people on the Hill? First, RFK Jr. NOW, Mike Johnson.
Be careful people.
Be careful people.
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Is there a "I Don't Know" virus circulating among people on the Hill? First, RFK Jr. NOW, Mike Johnson.
Be careful people.
Be careful people.
Reposted by Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
When the chickens come home to roost carrying H5N1.
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
www.vpm.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
When the chickens come home to roost carrying H5N1.
Update: Sorry to all who are dealing with payroll issues.
Our colleagues receiving severance are impacted. Colleagues had received severance during shutdown. Now, administration are not paying & docking LES for the severance they have received during shitdown 2025.
We need communication!
Our colleagues receiving severance are impacted. Colleagues had received severance during shutdown. Now, administration are not paying & docking LES for the severance they have received during shitdown 2025.
We need communication!
Welcome to day 36 of the longest shutdown in USA history.
We were feeling good with the excitement and voter turnout out yesterday.
Our morning has been disrupted by many of our colleagues getting paychecks that state the owe money. WTH? More on this to come as we figure it out.
We were feeling good with the excitement and voter turnout out yesterday.
Our morning has been disrupted by many of our colleagues getting paychecks that state the owe money. WTH? More on this to come as we figure it out.
a person is holding a starbucks cup with the words very much needed written on it .
Alt: a person is holding a starbucks cup with the words very much needed written on it .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Update: Sorry to all who are dealing with payroll issues.
Our colleagues receiving severance are impacted. Colleagues had received severance during shutdown. Now, administration are not paying & docking LES for the severance they have received during shitdown 2025.
We need communication!
Our colleagues receiving severance are impacted. Colleagues had received severance during shutdown. Now, administration are not paying & docking LES for the severance they have received during shitdown 2025.
We need communication!
Welcome to day 36 of the longest shutdown in USA history.
We were feeling good with the excitement and voter turnout out yesterday.
Our morning has been disrupted by many of our colleagues getting paychecks that state the owe money. WTH? More on this to come as we figure it out.
We were feeling good with the excitement and voter turnout out yesterday.
Our morning has been disrupted by many of our colleagues getting paychecks that state the owe money. WTH? More on this to come as we figure it out.
a person is holding a starbucks cup with the words very much needed written on it .
Alt: a person is holding a starbucks cup with the words very much needed written on it .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Welcome to day 36 of the longest shutdown in USA history.
We were feeling good with the excitement and voter turnout out yesterday.
Our morning has been disrupted by many of our colleagues getting paychecks that state the owe money. WTH? More on this to come as we figure it out.
We were feeling good with the excitement and voter turnout out yesterday.
Our morning has been disrupted by many of our colleagues getting paychecks that state the owe money. WTH? More on this to come as we figure it out.
Please everyone in Louisville, Kentucky stay safe. Follow directions of first responders. We know there are some strict shelter in place warnings right now. This is to ensure first responders can get in to help.
This was an MD-11 that caught fire shortly after take off, reports say.
This was an MD-11 that caught fire shortly after take off, reports say.
JUST IN: Louisville's mayor says there are "multiple injuries and the fire is still burning" after the UPS plane crash. All arriving and departing flights are suspended.
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3Lpst2E
Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3Lpst2E
Kentucky officials issue statements as fire continues to burn at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
A UPS MD-11 plane crashed shortly after take-off near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport, according to preliminary information, a source says.
www.cnn.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Please everyone in Louisville, Kentucky stay safe. Follow directions of first responders. We know there are some strict shelter in place warnings right now. This is to ensure first responders can get in to help.
This was an MD-11 that caught fire shortly after take off, reports say.
This was an MD-11 that caught fire shortly after take off, reports say.
National Public Health Coalition is at APHA 2025 conference. Our leadership is part of many sessions. If you are attending, we hope you have seen us or met us & were able to learn something about us.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
National Public Health Coalition is at APHA 2025 conference. Our leadership is part of many sessions. If you are attending, we hope you have seen us or met us & were able to learn something about us.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
Attending APHA in D.C.?
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Attending APHA in D.C.?
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
Where is CDC in all of this you ask?
1) muzzled.
2)Devastated by illegal firings. We have gathered, analyzed, and visualized the data at CDCDataProject.org.
1) muzzled.
2)Devastated by illegal firings. We have gathered, analyzed, and visualized the data at CDCDataProject.org.
November 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Where is CDC in all of this you ask?
1) muzzled.
2)Devastated by illegal firings. We have gathered, analyzed, and visualized the data at CDCDataProject.org.
1) muzzled.
2)Devastated by illegal firings. We have gathered, analyzed, and visualized the data at CDCDataProject.org.
If in DC area on Wed, Nov 5, join us, APHA, and many others for a rally.
Where: National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Why: Rally for critical public health issues and initiatives.
More: APHA.org/rally
Where: National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Why: Rally for critical public health issues and initiatives.
More: APHA.org/rally
Join APHA & our partners Nov. 5 @ 2:30-4 p.m. ET on the National Mall to Rally for the Public’s Health. Be inspired & energized by powerful stories & bold ideas as we highlight urgent public health priorities. More info: www.APHA.org/Rally #SpeakForHealth @bradyunited.org @publiccitizen.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If in DC area on Wed, Nov 5, join us, APHA, and many others for a rally.
Where: National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Why: Rally for critical public health issues and initiatives.
More: APHA.org/rally
Where: National Mall, 7th Street, N.W. between Madison and Jefferson (near the Hirshhorn Museum)
When: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Why: Rally for critical public health issues and initiatives.
More: APHA.org/rally
Reposted by Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
Good morning! We've got two tasks we are requesting of y'all today:
1) If you're in an area with an election, GO VOTE!
2) If the Louvre has taught us anything, now might be a good time to change your passwords from "Password" to something more secure...
1) If you're in an area with an election, GO VOTE!
2) If the Louvre has taught us anything, now might be a good time to change your passwords from "Password" to something more secure...
a kermit the frog is holding a sign that says vote .
Alt: Kermit the frog drinking out of a mug that says, "vote".
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Good morning! We've got two tasks we are requesting of y'all today:
1) If you're in an area with an election, GO VOTE!
2) If the Louvre has taught us anything, now might be a good time to change your passwords from "Password" to something more secure...
1) If you're in an area with an election, GO VOTE!
2) If the Louvre has taught us anything, now might be a good time to change your passwords from "Password" to something more secure...