NIH Vigils
@nihvigils.bsky.social
We commemorate and mourn the losses resulting from cuts to funding, programs, and people that have been both discriminatory and indiscriminate. We gather every Saturday at 10 am at the Medical Center Metro station at NIH in Bethesda. Opinions are our own.
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NIH Vigils
@nihvigils.bsky.social
· Aug 6
No matter how your week is going, we’ll save a spot for you at NIH Vigils.
Laugh, cry, renew your oath of office.
Then get honks from cars and the occasional bus.
Saturdays at 10 am
Medical Center Metro Station
Laugh, cry, renew your oath of office.
Then get honks from cars and the occasional bus.
Saturdays at 10 am
Medical Center Metro Station
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Powerful short documentary about the researchers affected by NIH grant terminations and broad extortion of universities.
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
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Death By a Thousand Cuts Capstone Archive Submission
YouTube video by Usha Sookai
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Powerful short documentary about the researchers affected by NIH grant terminations and broad extortion of universities.
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
1/2
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
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The DOJ is not even trying to hide that it functions as Trump's personal law firm
December 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The DOJ is not even trying to hide that it functions as Trump's personal law firm
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So y’all know I don’t usually post rumors but occasionally I will if the source is one that I trust and the info is time sensitive soooooo with that said I’m gonna share what I’ve heard that has me like 🤬🤬🤬🤬 and y’all can believe or not based on the above info but I would not feel ok not sharing it.
December 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
So y’all know I don’t usually post rumors but occasionally I will if the source is one that I trust and the info is time sensitive soooooo with that said I’m gonna share what I’ve heard that has me like 🤬🤬🤬🤬 and y’all can believe or not based on the above info but I would not feel ok not sharing it.
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Glad to see Congress doing some oversight of new NIH policies. www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
Number of new awards is way down since Trump took office, despite NIH spending the same amount of money.
Number of new awards is way down since Trump took office, despite NIH spending the same amount of money.
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Glad to see Congress doing some oversight of new NIH policies. www.congress.gov/crs-product/...
Number of new awards is way down since Trump took office, despite NIH spending the same amount of money.
Number of new awards is way down since Trump took office, despite NIH spending the same amount of money.
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Check out this powerful documentary featuring @lauramatalopez.bsky.social, an early career nurse scientist who regularly joins us at @nihvigils.bsky.social.
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
Death By a Thousand Cuts Capstone Archive Submission
YouTube video by Usha Sookai
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Check out this powerful documentary featuring @lauramatalopez.bsky.social, an early career nurse scientist who regularly joins us at @nihvigils.bsky.social.
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
youtu.be/DaTOmUZHeik
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Must say, while interviews with established PIs with deep cuts to their funding are important, the principal and longest term effects are on the trainees. An entire generation wiped of confidence.
December 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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The Trump admin is gearing up to use AI to delay and deny Medicare benefits for seniors. This is outrageous and should be a national scandal.
We’re talking about a backdoor effort to privatize Traditional Medicare and cut benefits. I introduced legislation to stop it.
We’re talking about a backdoor effort to privatize Traditional Medicare and cut benefits. I introduced legislation to stop it.
Murray pushes to halt federal pilot adding AI to Medicare approvals
The legislation would prohibit the federal government from implementing the Medicare pilot, which is expected to go into effect Jan. 1.
www.seattletimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Trump admin is gearing up to use AI to delay and deny Medicare benefits for seniors. This is outrageous and should be a national scandal.
We’re talking about a backdoor effort to privatize Traditional Medicare and cut benefits. I introduced legislation to stop it.
We’re talking about a backdoor effort to privatize Traditional Medicare and cut benefits. I introduced legislation to stop it.
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LUHAN: Is the FCC an independent agency?
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
LUHAN: Is the FCC an independent agency?
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
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New stories out about Official NIH Policy about "remediating" NIH applications so that they can be considered for funding.
First, a story in STAT...
www.statnews.com/2025/12/15/n...
1/9
First, a story in STAT...
www.statnews.com/2025/12/15/n...
1/9
NIH specifies how grant reviewers should ensure alignment with Trump priorities
In a memo obtained by STAT, the NIH gives specific steps on how grant reviewers can check for alignment with administration priorities.
www.statnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
New stories out about Official NIH Policy about "remediating" NIH applications so that they can be considered for funding.
First, a story in STAT...
www.statnews.com/2025/12/15/n...
1/9
First, a story in STAT...
www.statnews.com/2025/12/15/n...
1/9
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Well, this is an utter disaster for science.
This gutting of peer review is very likely driven by Project 2025/OMB/Vought, very likely is about funding junk science, and very likely is coming for #NIH and biomedical research next.
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This gutting of peer review is very likely driven by Project 2025/OMB/Vought, very likely is about funding junk science, and very likely is coming for #NIH and biomedical research next.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Well, this is an utter disaster for science.
This gutting of peer review is very likely driven by Project 2025/OMB/Vought, very likely is about funding junk science, and very likely is coming for #NIH and biomedical research next.
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This gutting of peer review is very likely driven by Project 2025/OMB/Vought, very likely is about funding junk science, and very likely is coming for #NIH and biomedical research next.
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A new ornament recognizing employees of federal agencies who have dissented against ongoing damage to their agencies.
NSF, NIH, USAID, VA, EPA, FEMA, CDC, NASA
in place of honor next to Heinz ketchup bottle.
Courage is Contagious
@standupforscience.bsky.social
#BethesdaDeclaration
NSF, NIH, USAID, VA, EPA, FEMA, CDC, NASA
in place of honor next to Heinz ketchup bottle.
Courage is Contagious
@standupforscience.bsky.social
#BethesdaDeclaration
December 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
A new ornament recognizing employees of federal agencies who have dissented against ongoing damage to their agencies.
NSF, NIH, USAID, VA, EPA, FEMA, CDC, NASA
in place of honor next to Heinz ketchup bottle.
Courage is Contagious
@standupforscience.bsky.social
#BethesdaDeclaration
NSF, NIH, USAID, VA, EPA, FEMA, CDC, NASA
in place of honor next to Heinz ketchup bottle.
Courage is Contagious
@standupforscience.bsky.social
#BethesdaDeclaration
Wanna support fired NIH workers?
Like punk?
FRIDAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY!!!
Fundraiser concert for @27unihted.bsky.social
Featuring 3 AWESOME BANDS!!!!
@allstrike.bsky.social
@ammoniteband.bsky.social
The Laterals
Plus The Burger Coach
Friday 11/12 7:30 pm, doors open at 7
$10
Like punk?
FRIDAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY!!!
Fundraiser concert for @27unihted.bsky.social
Featuring 3 AWESOME BANDS!!!!
@allstrike.bsky.social
@ammoniteband.bsky.social
The Laterals
Plus The Burger Coach
Friday 11/12 7:30 pm, doors open at 7
$10
Punk Rock Concert for Science
Come join 27 UNIHTED and the Vigils Crew for a night of Punk Rock in DC! We'll have games and 3 punk bands! To learn more about the bands that will be playing see their instagram accounts below! 1.) ...
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December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Wanna support fired NIH workers?
Like punk?
FRIDAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY!!!
Fundraiser concert for @27unihted.bsky.social
Featuring 3 AWESOME BANDS!!!!
@allstrike.bsky.social
@ammoniteband.bsky.social
The Laterals
Plus The Burger Coach
Friday 11/12 7:30 pm, doors open at 7
$10
Like punk?
FRIDAY IS YOUR LUCKY DAY!!!
Fundraiser concert for @27unihted.bsky.social
Featuring 3 AWESOME BANDS!!!!
@allstrike.bsky.social
@ammoniteband.bsky.social
The Laterals
Plus The Burger Coach
Friday 11/12 7:30 pm, doors open at 7
$10
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We must stop tinkering around the edges of a broken healthcare system.
Yes, let's extend the ACA tax credits to prevent a huge spike in healthcare costs for millions. Then, let's finally create a system that puts your health over corporate profits.
We need Medicare for All.
Yes, let's extend the ACA tax credits to prevent a huge spike in healthcare costs for millions. Then, let's finally create a system that puts your health over corporate profits.
We need Medicare for All.
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We must stop tinkering around the edges of a broken healthcare system.
Yes, let's extend the ACA tax credits to prevent a huge spike in healthcare costs for millions. Then, let's finally create a system that puts your health over corporate profits.
We need Medicare for All.
Yes, let's extend the ACA tax credits to prevent a huge spike in healthcare costs for millions. Then, let's finally create a system that puts your health over corporate profits.
We need Medicare for All.
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RFK, Jr. should absolutely be removed. He is gutting of CDC and destroying NIH.
Sadly, @nytimes.com emphasizes this as a political stunt by Steven’s, instead of calling out RFK’s damage or the many Republicans who have acknowledged it but refuse to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
Sadly, @nytimes.com emphasizes this as a political stunt by Steven’s, instead of calling out RFK’s damage or the many Republicans who have acknowledged it but refuse to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
House Democrat Seeks to Impeach Kennedy for Undercutting Public Health
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
RFK, Jr. should absolutely be removed. He is gutting of CDC and destroying NIH.
Sadly, @nytimes.com emphasizes this as a political stunt by Steven’s, instead of calling out RFK’s damage or the many Republicans who have acknowledged it but refuse to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
Sadly, @nytimes.com emphasizes this as a political stunt by Steven’s, instead of calling out RFK’s damage or the many Republicans who have acknowledged it but refuse to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
Holiday sale on Vigils merch! Proceeds benefit @27unihted.bsky.social and not a bunch of billionaires!
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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Holiday sale on Vigils merch! Proceeds benefit @27unihted.bsky.social and not a bunch of billionaires!
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂🥧
Have some anti-vax family at your table?
Here is a summary of 14 studies that found no association between vaccines and autism.
h/t @drtomfrieden.bsky.social
Have some anti-vax family at your table?
Here is a summary of 14 studies that found no association between vaccines and autism.
h/t @drtomfrieden.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂🥧
Have some anti-vax family at your table?
Here is a summary of 14 studies that found no association between vaccines and autism.
h/t @drtomfrieden.bsky.social
Have some anti-vax family at your table?
Here is a summary of 14 studies that found no association between vaccines and autism.
h/t @drtomfrieden.bsky.social
True. Like ticks, DOGE operatives should play an important role in the ecosystem and be eaten by opossums.
We can do better than comparing people to arachnids/insects. I hate seeing insects used in this way.
DOGE is not gone, just embedded like ticks in every agency and following orders from Russell Vought
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
True. Like ticks, DOGE operatives should play an important role in the ecosystem and be eaten by opossums.
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🚨The Trump administration just WITHDREW a proposed rule to make sure cosmetics products are tested for cancer-causing asbestos.
Does exposing more Americans to asbestos Make America Healthy Again??
I wrote the law that required this testing—this move is dangerous and wrong.
Does exposing more Americans to asbestos Make America Healthy Again??
I wrote the law that required this testing—this move is dangerous and wrong.
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🚨The Trump administration just WITHDREW a proposed rule to make sure cosmetics products are tested for cancer-causing asbestos.
Does exposing more Americans to asbestos Make America Healthy Again??
I wrote the law that required this testing—this move is dangerous and wrong.
Does exposing more Americans to asbestos Make America Healthy Again??
I wrote the law that required this testing—this move is dangerous and wrong.
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If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
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ATTENTION! All of USA's government is under a gag order. No one with gov is allowed to commemorate and or promoting World AIDS Day, Dec 1.
THE day aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, support those living with it, remember those lost, & promote prevention & education.
What will you do?
THE day aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, support those living with it, remember those lost, & promote prevention & education.
What will you do?
1/ ⚠️ Breaking: At CDC, we've been told the US Government will not officially commemorate World AIDS Day this year. No explanation given.
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
ATTENTION! All of USA's government is under a gag order. No one with gov is allowed to commemorate and or promoting World AIDS Day, Dec 1.
THE day aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, support those living with it, remember those lost, & promote prevention & education.
What will you do?
THE day aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, support those living with it, remember those lost, & promote prevention & education.
What will you do?
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Bowhead whales live twice as long as humans, and have a unique DNA repair mechanism to avoid cancer. Novel research w U Rochester in collaboration with the Inuit in Alaska.
🧪#cancer
apple.news/Ag-kaIoQ2QSG...
🧪#cancer
apple.news/Ag-kaIoQ2QSG...
A bowhead whale's DNA offers clues to fight cancer — NPR
Scientists searching for new ways to combat cancer think they may have uncovered a promising new lead in the DNA of the bowhead whale.
apple.news
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Bowhead whales live twice as long as humans, and have a unique DNA repair mechanism to avoid cancer. Novel research w U Rochester in collaboration with the Inuit in Alaska.
🧪#cancer
apple.news/Ag-kaIoQ2QSG...
🧪#cancer
apple.news/Ag-kaIoQ2QSG...
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absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
absolutely incredible -- CNN host introduces a segment about Trump's "new healthcare proposal," but less than two minutes later breaks into her script to announce "breaking news" that Trump's healthcare proposal is being postponed
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.