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Melody Schreiber
@melodyschreiber.com
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Health contributor/reporter at Guardian US, contributing editor at the New Republic, freelance elsewhere. Arctic obsessive and book enthusiast.

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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · Dec 6
NEW: The entire US childhood vaccine schedule is now open for scrutiny. My latest:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Experts fear for US childhood vaccine schedule after hepatitis B guideline change
Pediatricians say panel’s decision will create confusion and access issues, and condemn ‘parody of public health’
www.theguardian.com
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jakescottmd.bsky.social
The recommendations aren’t “really about aligning with peer nations. It’s about finding a justification for this predetermined conclusion. They want to do away with vaccines.”

Thanks for the great reporting, @melodyschreiber.com, as always.
@theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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auntiefancy.bsky.social
I want the media to understand just how close what happened today is to where George Floyd was murdered. 0.8 miles.
Screenshot of google map showing walking directions from where George Floyd was murdered to where an ICE agent murdered an observer today, distance of 18 min, 0.8 miles.
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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isabellacueto.bsky.social
Nearly half of Trump-appointed experts involved in shaping the new dietary guidelines have financial ties to meat and dairy industries.

Exclusive with @sarah-todd.bsky.social and @elizabethcooney.bsky.social -->

www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/n...
Panel behind new dietary guidelines had financial ties to beef, dairy industries
The industry connections of an advisory panel for the new dietary guidelines are notable, especially in light Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism of corporate influence.
www.statnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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nstenhouse.bsky.social
"...witnesses said a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman who had been shot, but the ICE agents refused to let the doctor in to help" www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
January 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
melodyschreiber.com
Look at the glove compartment, full of stuffed animals and toys. That's the sign of a mom or an auntie who keeps little stuffies at hand for fussy kids.
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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brendelbored.bsky.social
Sometimes all you can do is make the world 0.0000000000001% less awful by being a good person and it feels very meaningless but it’s also the only thing that really matters
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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clayranck.bsky.social
“If the person is a U. S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in the United States, that individual will be free to go after the brief encounter.” -Brett Kavanaugh bsky.app/profile/thei...
January 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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thetriibe.com
As news breaks in Minneapolis, we’re uplifting this story by our friends @unraveledpress.com during the Chicago surge.

Agents shot and killed an unarmed 38-year-old father in Sept —and their initial narrative of events was quickly disproven by witness videos.

unraveledpress.com/what-happene...
What happened to Silverio Villegas González
Immigration agents shot and killed an unarmed 38-year-old father outside Chicago on Friday—and their initial narrative of events was quickly disproven by videos captured by witnesses.
unraveledpress.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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danielsuitor.com
no, absolutely not, you all should've been nicer to my trans homies
January 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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wesburdine.bsky.social
MPR playing an eye witness account right now of ICE shooting directly through the windshield at her face and not giving her medical care for 10 minutes.
gretchenbrown.bsky.social gretchen brown, real snoopy enjoyer @gretchenbrown.bsky.social · 20h
MPR News is live right now bringing you updates on this. mprnews.org/listen
danielsuitor.com Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 20h
ICE reportedly shot someone at Portland and 33/34. Mspt saying bullets, could be less lethal 20+ agents on site, MPD and ambulances responding. Helicopters overhead
January 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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drewharwell.com
Last week, we published a story detailing ICE's strategy for recruiting new officers, including targeting "gun rights" supporters and geo-fencing ads around gun shows.

Ex-ICE director told me: “That mentality you’re fostering tends to inculcate in people a certain aggressiveness"

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January 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
melodyschreiber.com
Also: she was trying to turn around! Even if you follow directions, they still shoot. Following directions will not save you.
themountaingoats.bsky.social the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 18h
losing my mind at the "she should have followed directions" people

really? really? you're cool with "if you don't follow directions, they get to kill you"? that seems like a good state of affairs to you? that seems like how law enforcement ought to work: instant obeisance or death?
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
With news of yet another DHS shooting breaking, a reminder that DHS’s initial statements should not be trusted without further verification, given previous post-shooting statements which crumbled under further investigation. In addition, be wary of short context-free video clips shared virally.
newsguy.bsky.social Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 19h
"My public safety team is working to gather information on an ICE related shooting this morning" near Portland Avenue and 34th Street in Minneapolis, says Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
"We will share information as we learn more. In the meantime, I ask folks to remain calm."
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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melodyschreiber.com
Trump told health officials to align the U.S. vaccination schedule with "peer" countries. They did the opposite.

Other high-income countries are “moving towards more protection,” and we were the leaders, @jakescottmd.bsky.social told me. Now we're lagging behind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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bymichellersmith.com
Experts tell @melodyschreiber.com it's the largest change to the vaccination schedule in modern American history, made without scientific evidence or public input
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
melodyschreiber.com
Trump told health officials to align the U.S. vaccination schedule with "peer" countries. They did the opposite.

Other high-income countries are “moving towards more protection,” and we were the leaders, @jakescottmd.bsky.social told me. Now we're lagging behind.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Astounding’ vaccine change puts US behind peer countries, experts warn
Scientists predict increased disease outbreaks after Trump officials no longer recommend third of childhood vaccines
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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charlesgaba.com
This week, thanks to EVERY Democrat & 4 vulnerable Republicans who signed a discharge petition, the House will finally vote on a 3-year extension of the enhanced #ACA tax credits.

Here's a reminder of how much net premiums just jumped for up to 24 million Americans:

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How much more will ACA enrollees have to pay if the enhanced subsidies expire? (updated)
USE THE DROPDOWN MENU ABOVE TO PICK A STATE. 9/29/25: Welcome Paul Krugman subscribers! I greatly appreciate the shoutout by him but should add the following clarification: Regarding the chart below w...
acasignups.net
January 6, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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kristenarnett.bsky.social
EXCUSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 7, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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betsyladyzhets.bsky.social
The Sick Times (@thesicktimes.org) is hiring! We're looking for a new part-time podcast and social media producer who will revive our weekly podcast, help expand our social media presence, and assist with other editorial tasks.

More details here, applications are due on January 20:
Write for us - The Sick Times
The Sick Times is accepting pitches for reported news stories and essays/commentary pieces. We take pitches only; do not send full drafts on spec. We prioritize pitches from people with Long COVID and...
thesicktimes.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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drewharwell.com
"Kennedy’s decision will harm and kill children, like all of his anti-vaccination decisions will. Viruses and bacteria that were under control are being set free on our most vulnerable" www.theguardian.com/society/2026... @melodyschreiber.com
US to slash routine vaccine recommendations for children in major change experts say creates doubt
Jabs to prevent influenza, rotavirus, RSV and other vaccines are no longer fully recommended
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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capitalb.bsky.social
Dr. Janell Green Smith was a midwife and advocate for Black maternal health. She died from childbirth complications. Black women are still far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.

Our reporting: capitalbnews.org/category/hea...
January 6, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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lakshmi-ganapathi.bsky.social
Pediatric ID Physician here. I‘ll never forget the young adult who lost her limbs to disseminated meningococcal ds, I‘ll never forget the healthy children who did not get the flu vaccine and were well one day, and dead the next. The HHS is the biggest threat to children’s health.
ameracadpeds.bsky.social The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 2d
Read our full statement by AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s HHS announcement about the childhood immunization schedule: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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kimkelly.bsky.social
really fantastic job opportunity for folks with editorial experience (relatedly, if y’all are ever in the market for a labor reporter, PLEASE lmk @19thnews.org!) 19thnews.org/19th-news-ed...
We're hiring an Editor
The 19th is hiring an editor to work closely with the editorial director to assign, shape, edit and publish stories to fulfill The 19th’s mission of serving women and LGBTQ+ people with timely, high-q...
19thnews.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:50 AM
melodyschreiber.com
Please do this so it's easier to search their site, something I do often!
conradhackett.bsky.social Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 1d
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
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Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term. Primary Responsibilities Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving. Education/Training/Experience Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. Background in social science research or data curation. Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk. Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
January 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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profsaunders.bsky.social
What is just crazy about this, aside from the need for this statement at all, is that Greenland already IS in the US sphere of influence. It's far cheaper for the US, in material, security, and reputational terms, to have Denmark continue administering Greenland and work within NATO on security.
nvondarza.bsky.social Nicolai von Ondarza @nvondarza.bsky.social · 2d
Joint Statement of major EU/NATO countries on Greenland, together with Denmark:
January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM