Michelle Ko
@michelleko2d.bsky.social
MD-PhD | student for life | racism health & policy | she her | Taiwanese American | 💜
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Disabled and senior people constitute the highest number of deaths in climate disasters like wildfires and flooding due to poor planning and lack of investment by the govt.
Something I wrote about wildfires in Northern CA:
sf.curbed.com/2018/11/13/1...
#LAFires #LAFirestorm2025
Something I wrote about wildfires in Northern CA:
sf.curbed.com/2018/11/13/1...
#LAFires #LAFirestorm2025
January 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Disabled and senior people constitute the highest number of deaths in climate disasters like wildfires and flooding due to poor planning and lack of investment by the govt.
Something I wrote about wildfires in Northern CA:
sf.curbed.com/2018/11/13/1...
#LAFires #LAFirestorm2025
Something I wrote about wildfires in Northern CA:
sf.curbed.com/2018/11/13/1...
#LAFires #LAFirestorm2025
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Reposted by Michelle Ko
We support trans rights as a matter of public health, human dignity, and every person’s right to live their true self on their own terms.🩷
December 5, 2024 at 2:17 AM
We support trans rights as a matter of public health, human dignity, and every person’s right to live their true self on their own terms.🩷
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Here we go with the US v. Skrmetti oral arguments. Here's where you can listen in: www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen... And @elienyc.bsky.social, @hegemommy.bsky.social, @garnethenderson.com are all live tweeting (skeeting?). I will have some skeets to add too!
Live Oral Argument Audio
Live Oral Argument Audio
www.supremecourt.gov
December 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Here we go with the US v. Skrmetti oral arguments. Here's where you can listen in: www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen... And @elienyc.bsky.social, @hegemommy.bsky.social, @garnethenderson.com are all live tweeting (skeeting?). I will have some skeets to add too!
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As usual, McSweeneys is undefeated
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-f...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-f...
A Faculty Member’s Self-Evaluation at the End of the Semester
Dear Committee Members,
As part of the faculty review process, I am pleased to report to you on my work. In this letter, I will offer information ...
www.mcsweeneys.net
December 3, 2024 at 8:41 PM
As usual, McSweeneys is undefeated
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-f...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-f...
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I wish we lived in a world where public health policy is made based on the best available evidence. But the empirical evidence that we do not live in such a world is overwhelming…
November 27, 2024 at 6:36 PM
I wish we lived in a world where public health policy is made based on the best available evidence. But the empirical evidence that we do not live in such a world is overwhelming…
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There's a huge tension building within public health over collaboration: can we work with the Trump Administration, at whatever few points of overlap in mission exist, to make people healthier? What this misses is the visibility and transparency of that play to the public, and its impact on trust
November 27, 2024 at 3:39 AM
There's a huge tension building within public health over collaboration: can we work with the Trump Administration, at whatever few points of overlap in mission exist, to make people healthier? What this misses is the visibility and transparency of that play to the public, and its impact on trust
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Since I suspect these might come up again...
1️⃣ It's "mass infection", not "focused protection".
2️⃣ It's "conspiracy theorist", not "critic".
3️⃣ It's "denier", not "skeptic".
4️⃣ It's "unevidenced", "misleading", or "false", not "disagreement".
Bothsidesism and sanewashing are both widespread and 📈.
1️⃣ It's "mass infection", not "focused protection".
2️⃣ It's "conspiracy theorist", not "critic".
3️⃣ It's "denier", not "skeptic".
4️⃣ It's "unevidenced", "misleading", or "false", not "disagreement".
Bothsidesism and sanewashing are both widespread and 📈.
November 27, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Since I suspect these might come up again...
1️⃣ It's "mass infection", not "focused protection".
2️⃣ It's "conspiracy theorist", not "critic".
3️⃣ It's "denier", not "skeptic".
4️⃣ It's "unevidenced", "misleading", or "false", not "disagreement".
Bothsidesism and sanewashing are both widespread and 📈.
1️⃣ It's "mass infection", not "focused protection".
2️⃣ It's "conspiracy theorist", not "critic".
3️⃣ It's "denier", not "skeptic".
4️⃣ It's "unevidenced", "misleading", or "false", not "disagreement".
Bothsidesism and sanewashing are both widespread and 📈.
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Come to me tomorrow (11/22) at 10am to hear @zinzinator.bsky.social!
November 22, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Come to me tomorrow (11/22) at 10am to hear @zinzinator.bsky.social!
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I just wanna point out that the existence of the NLRB and labor unions is the “moderate compromise” option and prior to that things like “running gun battles in the street” and “burning the boss’s house down with everyone in it” were on the table as negotiating tactics
SpaceX and Amazon are asking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to find the National Labor Relations Board unconstitutional. The federal agency is tasked with enforcing workers' right to organize.
Accused of violating worker rights, SpaceX and Amazon go after labor board
SpaceX and Amazon are asking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to find the National Labor Relations Board unconstitutional. The federal agency is tasked with enforcing workers' right to organize.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2024 at 10:44 PM
I just wanna point out that the existence of the NLRB and labor unions is the “moderate compromise” option and prior to that things like “running gun battles in the street” and “burning the boss’s house down with everyone in it” were on the table as negotiating tactics
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If you are in the U.S. & are an adult w/ a disability (including LC) or the caretaker of someone w/ a disability, the government wants to hear about barriers to healthcare.
This is a great opportunity to talk about masks & clean air, as well as any other concerns
gaosurvey.gao.gov/jfe/form/SV_...
This is a great opportunity to talk about masks & clean air, as well as any other concerns
gaosurvey.gao.gov/jfe/form/SV_...
GAO Survey on Disabilities and Health Care
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
gaosurvey.gao.gov
November 5, 2024 at 1:15 AM
If you are in the U.S. & are an adult w/ a disability (including LC) or the caretaker of someone w/ a disability, the government wants to hear about barriers to healthcare.
This is a great opportunity to talk about masks & clean air, as well as any other concerns
gaosurvey.gao.gov/jfe/form/SV_...
This is a great opportunity to talk about masks & clean air, as well as any other concerns
gaosurvey.gao.gov/jfe/form/SV_...
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Folks, I CANNOT stress enough how important it is to research your school board candidates for tomorrow.
Most of them are often listed as non-partisan. You gotta drill down and find out who's for what and then vote out the Moms for Liberty worms that embedded themselves since 2020.
It matters.
Most of them are often listed as non-partisan. You gotta drill down and find out who's for what and then vote out the Moms for Liberty worms that embedded themselves since 2020.
It matters.
November 4, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Folks, I CANNOT stress enough how important it is to research your school board candidates for tomorrow.
Most of them are often listed as non-partisan. You gotta drill down and find out who's for what and then vote out the Moms for Liberty worms that embedded themselves since 2020.
It matters.
Most of them are often listed as non-partisan. You gotta drill down and find out who's for what and then vote out the Moms for Liberty worms that embedded themselves since 2020.
It matters.
Data disaggregation in the healthcare workforce is long overdue. This is just a small step. Hope we can have better conversations
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Asian American Diversity and Representation in the Health Care Workforce, 2007 to 2022
This serial cross-sectional study evaluates trends in Asian American diversity among physicians, registered nurses, nursing assistants, and home health aides to characterize subgroup representation wi...
jamanetwork.com
October 20, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Data disaggregation in the healthcare workforce is long overdue. This is just a small step. Hope we can have better conversations
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Just a reminder: the deadline to register to vote in the presidential election is likely coming up in your state.
Now is the time to register if you haven’t already done so.
Go here: vote.gov/register
Also, compilation of voter registration resources from APIAVote: apiavote.org/how-to-vote/...
Now is the time to register if you haven’t already done so.
Go here: vote.gov/register
Also, compilation of voter registration resources from APIAVote: apiavote.org/how-to-vote/...
Register to vote in U.S. elections | Vote.gov
Get the information you need to register to vote, check your registration, or update registration information in your state or territory.
vote.gov
October 5, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Just a reminder: the deadline to register to vote in the presidential election is likely coming up in your state.
Now is the time to register if you haven’t already done so.
Go here: vote.gov/register
Also, compilation of voter registration resources from APIAVote: apiavote.org/how-to-vote/...
Now is the time to register if you haven’t already done so.
Go here: vote.gov/register
Also, compilation of voter registration resources from APIAVote: apiavote.org/how-to-vote/...
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Given the extreme weather we are seeing, it is worth noting that Project 2025 wants to do away with NOAA, and believes the main problem with climate change is that people are too alarmed about it.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-manda...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-manda...
September 28, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Given the extreme weather we are seeing, it is worth noting that Project 2025 wants to do away with NOAA, and believes the main problem with climate change is that people are too alarmed about it.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-manda...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/what-manda...
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It is incredibly hard to estimate the effects of laws on mental health, but this is a well-designed effort in an excellent journal.
The findings, that anti-trans law lead to worse mental health and suicide attempts, should be taken seriously.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The findings, that anti-trans law lead to worse mental health and suicide attempts, should be taken seriously.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 28, 2024 at 2:20 AM
It is incredibly hard to estimate the effects of laws on mental health, but this is a well-designed effort in an excellent journal.
The findings, that anti-trans law lead to worse mental health and suicide attempts, should be taken seriously.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The findings, that anti-trans law lead to worse mental health and suicide attempts, should be taken seriously.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Here's the most troubling story I've investigated all year. I hope it has an impact.
Lower wage health workers faced deadly conditions during covid outbreaks in 2020. Now they're struggling with PTSD & more.
Employers & the government have left them hanging.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Lower wage health workers faced deadly conditions during covid outbreaks in 2020. Now they're struggling with PTSD & more.
Employers & the government have left them hanging.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Nursing Aides Plagued by PTSD After ‘Nightmare’ Covid Conditions, With Little Help - KFF Health News
A KFF Health News investigation reveals that employers and the government have offered nursing aides little assistance for PTSD and other ongoing maladies triggered by hazardous work during the pandem...
kffhealthnews.org
September 26, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Here's the most troubling story I've investigated all year. I hope it has an impact.
Lower wage health workers faced deadly conditions during covid outbreaks in 2020. Now they're struggling with PTSD & more.
Employers & the government have left them hanging.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Lower wage health workers faced deadly conditions during covid outbreaks in 2020. Now they're struggling with PTSD & more.
Employers & the government have left them hanging.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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📭🗳️ Hey, disabled folks who care about disability issues and considering voting this November! Check out the #CripTheVote 2024 U.S. Election Disability Issue Survey
surveymonkey.com/r/9DSFZ99
surveymonkey.com/r/9DSFZ99
September 26, 2024 at 1:28 AM
📭🗳️ Hey, disabled folks who care about disability issues and considering voting this November! Check out the #CripTheVote 2024 U.S. Election Disability Issue Survey
surveymonkey.com/r/9DSFZ99
surveymonkey.com/r/9DSFZ99
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In this month's newsletter, I write about my recent pelagic birding experience, and why it's so special to look for birds out at sea. Plus the usual photography + links. buttondown.com/edyong209/ar...
The Ed's Up - 11 Hours on a Boat
Before the puffin appeared, the day was disappointingly quiet. I was off the coast of California with my wife, Liz, on our first pelagic trip—a full-day...
buttondown.com
September 23, 2024 at 8:35 PM
In this month's newsletter, I write about my recent pelagic birding experience, and why it's so special to look for birds out at sea. Plus the usual photography + links. buttondown.com/edyong209/ar...
My review packet is due in two weeks and I *cannot wait* to show you my concept of a plan!
September 11, 2024 at 2:43 PM
My review packet is due in two weeks and I *cannot wait* to show you my concept of a plan!
A couple folks at work have said recently that I’m “intimidating” I have not done a good job showing ppl my day-to-day life is a actually clown show in a mini-van 🤡🚌
September 10, 2024 at 2:11 AM
A couple folks at work have said recently that I’m “intimidating” I have not done a good job showing ppl my day-to-day life is a actually clown show in a mini-van 🤡🚌
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This is such a grim summary of the state of Medicaid eligibility and enrollment systems kffhealthnews.org/news/article... #healthpolicy
September 5, 2024 at 10:17 PM
This is such a grim summary of the state of Medicaid eligibility and enrollment systems kffhealthnews.org/news/article... #healthpolicy
Reframe: Across multiple elite colleges, Black and Hispanic/Latine student enrollment fell dramatically compared to last year. In comparison, White study enrollment increased or remained unchanged. Changes in Asian American enrollment were mixed.
“The share of Black students in the freshman class dropped 40%, while that of Hispanic students dropped 29% compared to last year. The share of domestic Asian freshmen increased 14% compared to last year.“
At Brown University, Black freshman enrollment drops 40%
Serving the Brown community since 1891
www.browndailyherald.com
September 8, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Reframe: Across multiple elite colleges, Black and Hispanic/Latine student enrollment fell dramatically compared to last year. In comparison, White study enrollment increased or remained unchanged. Changes in Asian American enrollment were mixed.