Julie Cortez
@jewelsjc.bsky.social
Daughter, wife and mother. Slowly traveling the world to gain a broader perspective, to learn about other cultures, and to meet new people.
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It’s important for states like Washington to step up to protect public health, but diseases don't recognize borders.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
SEATTLE (AP) — The Democratic governors of Washington state, Oregon and California announced Wednesday that they have created an alliance to establish their own recommendations for who should receive ...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It’s important for states like Washington to step up to protect public health, but diseases don't recognize borders.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
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New antiviral application for COVID-19 preventive drug submitted to FDA
Ensitrelvir, known as Xocova, is already approved for use in Japan.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Ensitrelvir, known as Xocova, is already approved for use in Japan.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
September 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New antiviral application for COVID-19 preventive drug submitted to FDA
Ensitrelvir, known as Xocova, is already approved for use in Japan.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Ensitrelvir, known as Xocova, is already approved for use in Japan.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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Flu vaccines show benefits for the heart in new studies
During the 2022-23 and 2024-25 flu seasons, the incidence of cardiorespiratory hospitalization was 2.25% in the high-dose group and 2.38% in the standard-dose group.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
During the 2022-23 and 2024-25 flu seasons, the incidence of cardiorespiratory hospitalization was 2.25% in the high-dose group and 2.38% in the standard-dose group.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
September 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Flu vaccines show benefits for the heart in new studies
During the 2022-23 and 2024-25 flu seasons, the incidence of cardiorespiratory hospitalization was 2.25% in the high-dose group and 2.38% in the standard-dose group.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
During the 2022-23 and 2024-25 flu seasons, the incidence of cardiorespiratory hospitalization was 2.25% in the high-dose group and 2.38% in the standard-dose group.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
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The state Assembly and Senate on Thursday approved a redraw of the state’s congressional lines to favor Democrats, and placed the issue before California voters in a special election. via @kqednews.kqed.org
California Lawmakers Pass Redistricting Plan. Now It Heads to Voters | KQED
The state Assembly and Senate on Thursday approved a redraw of the state’s congressional lines to favor Democrats, and placed the issue before California voters in a special election.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The state Assembly and Senate on Thursday approved a redraw of the state’s congressional lines to favor Democrats, and placed the issue before California voters in a special election. via @kqednews.kqed.org
What an idiot!
VON DER LEYEN: Every single child has to go back to its family. This should be one of our main priorities in these negotiations.
TRUMP: I was just thinking we're here for a different reason but we just a couple weeks ago made the largest trade deal in history. Congratulations.
August 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
What an idiot!
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📢 Important update! Join the Vaccine Integrity Project live stream TOMORROW 8/19 at 2pm ET.
We'll review flu, COVID & RSV vaccine data—focused on safety & efficacy during pregnancy, and for kids & the immunocompromised.
Watch here:
We'll review flu, COVID & RSV vaccine data—focused on safety & efficacy during pregnancy, and for kids & the immunocompromised.
Watch here:
From Data to Decisions: The Evidence Base for 2025 Fall/Winter Immunizations
Join the Vaccine Integrity Project for an expert presentation on the latest publicly available data regarding the safety and efficacy of flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. In this recorded live stream, the scientific research team will highlight key findings on the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19
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August 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
📢 Important update! Join the Vaccine Integrity Project live stream TOMORROW 8/19 at 2pm ET.
We'll review flu, COVID & RSV vaccine data—focused on safety & efficacy during pregnancy, and for kids & the immunocompromised.
Watch here:
We'll review flu, COVID & RSV vaccine data—focused on safety & efficacy during pregnancy, and for kids & the immunocompromised.
Watch here:
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The new #ACIP is supposed to meet this week. Sen. Cassidy doesn't think that would be a good idea. www.statnews.com/2025/06/23/b...
Cassidy calls to delay meeting of CDC's vaccine panel in challenge to RFK Jr.
A key GOP senator is calling for the CDC's vaccine meeting to be postponed after RFK Jr. shook up the panel.
www.statnews.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The new #ACIP is supposed to meet this week. Sen. Cassidy doesn't think that would be a good idea. www.statnews.com/2025/06/23/b...
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Someone who deploys Marines against peaceful protesters can’t be trusted to make sound judgments on the use of military force.
June 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Someone who deploys Marines against peaceful protesters can’t be trusted to make sound judgments on the use of military force.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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To every member of Congress tonight: We don’t need 200+ words. We need 3 sentences.
1. Trump’s strike on Iran was unauthorized & unconstitutional
2. Congress must reassert its war powers—immediately
3. I support the War Powers Resolutions in the House and Senate
No war with Iran. Full stop.
1. Trump’s strike on Iran was unauthorized & unconstitutional
2. Congress must reassert its war powers—immediately
3. I support the War Powers Resolutions in the House and Senate
No war with Iran. Full stop.
June 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
To every member of Congress tonight: We don’t need 200+ words. We need 3 sentences.
1. Trump’s strike on Iran was unauthorized & unconstitutional
2. Congress must reassert its war powers—immediately
3. I support the War Powers Resolutions in the House and Senate
No war with Iran. Full stop.
1. Trump’s strike on Iran was unauthorized & unconstitutional
2. Congress must reassert its war powers—immediately
3. I support the War Powers Resolutions in the House and Senate
No war with Iran. Full stop.
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AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
AOC: “It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”
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BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
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Just like we said when California filed our lawsuit: These tariffs are illegal, full stop.
A three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade ruled to stop Trump’s global tariffs that he imposed citing emergency economic powers, including his “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on April 2.
Read more: cnn.it/450qBoY
Read more: cnn.it/450qBoY
May 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Just like we said when California filed our lawsuit: These tariffs are illegal, full stop.
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There's always a tweet.
May 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
There's always a tweet.
Science doesn’t have all the answers, but scientific research gets us closer to answers every single day.
Unfortunately, RFK jr refuses to educate himself and chooses to spread misinformation instead. 🤦♀️
Unfortunately, RFK jr refuses to educate himself and chooses to spread misinformation instead. 🤦♀️
May 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Science doesn’t have all the answers, but scientific research gets us closer to answers every single day.
Unfortunately, RFK jr refuses to educate himself and chooses to spread misinformation instead. 🤦♀️
Unfortunately, RFK jr refuses to educate himself and chooses to spread misinformation instead. 🤦♀️
If we aren’t tracking the health data, then everyone must be healthy! 🤦♀️
Idiots!
Idiots!
May 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
If we aren’t tracking the health data, then everyone must be healthy! 🤦♀️
Idiots!
Idiots!
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Oh.
"This is about whether we have functional constitutional government in this country. If the IRS can go after you because of what you think or what you believe or what you do, we'd no longer live in a free country.“
"This is about whether we have functional constitutional government in this country. If the IRS can go after you because of what you think or what you believe or what you do, we'd no longer live in a free country.“
April 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Oh.
"This is about whether we have functional constitutional government in this country. If the IRS can go after you because of what you think or what you believe or what you do, we'd no longer live in a free country.“
"This is about whether we have functional constitutional government in this country. If the IRS can go after you because of what you think or what you believe or what you do, we'd no longer live in a free country.“
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“I can…assure you that were this a Republican president…targeting Democrats, I at least would speak out just as vigorously against it because if we are going to respect rule of law, the apparatus of the federal government cannot and should not be used as a partisan tool to bludgeon your enemies."
April 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“I can…assure you that were this a Republican president…targeting Democrats, I at least would speak out just as vigorously against it because if we are going to respect rule of law, the apparatus of the federal government cannot and should not be used as a partisan tool to bludgeon your enemies."
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Great news folks. Marco Rubio will not stand for the federal government or its agencies targeting institutions or organizations because of their political beliefs. That’s third-world stuff that can’t be allowed to happen here. You still believe all this, Marco, right? Right?
April 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Great news folks. Marco Rubio will not stand for the federal government or its agencies targeting institutions or organizations because of their political beliefs. That’s third-world stuff that can’t be allowed to happen here. You still believe all this, Marco, right? Right?
It’s not over 😔
April 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It’s not over 😔