NIH Vigils
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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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@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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The President wouldn't last five minutes as an air traffic controller, and after everything they've been through - and the way this administration has treated them from Day One - he has no business shitting on them now.
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The President wouldn't last five minutes as an air traffic controller, and after everything they've been through - and the way this administration has treated them from Day One - he has no business shitting on them now.
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Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Speaker Johnson has literally said he's "not promising anyone anything."
For once, I believe him.
For once, I believe him.
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To the Veterans who protect us,
We promise to continue to uphold our oath of office “…to protect and defend the constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic…”
We see you. We appreciate you.
We promise to continue to uphold our oath of office “…to protect and defend the constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic…”
We see you. We appreciate you.
a poster that says thank you for your service with an american flag
ALT: a poster that says thank you for your service with an american flag
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
To the Veterans who protect us,
We promise to continue to uphold our oath of office “…to protect and defend the constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic…”
We see you. We appreciate you.
We promise to continue to uphold our oath of office “…to protect and defend the constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic…”
We see you. We appreciate you.
Great piece that breaks down in simple terms what Christian nationalism is, why you don’t have to specify white Christian nationalism (all Christian nationalism is white Christian nationalism), and why it is the biggest threat to our country right now.
open.substack.com/pub/timwhita...
open.substack.com/pub/timwhita...
Christian Nationalism 101
Why It's the Greatest Threat to American Democracy
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Great piece that breaks down in simple terms what Christian nationalism is, why you don’t have to specify white Christian nationalism (all Christian nationalism is white Christian nationalism), and why it is the biggest threat to our country right now.
open.substack.com/pub/timwhita...
open.substack.com/pub/timwhita...
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Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
ICE agent wounds deputy U.S. marshal and TikTok streamer, who is charged with assault
Carlitos Ricardo Parias was charged Tuesday night with assault on a federal officer after the immigration operation in L.A. in which the suspect and a U.S. marshal were injured.
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Even though this happened two weeks ago I just saw it. ICE shoot a US Marshall. This is how untrained these idiots are.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Whistleblower documents indicate the Jeffrey Epstein associate is preparing a “commutation application” for Trump.
Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Commutation From Trump, Democrats Claim
Whistleblower documents indicate the Jeffrey Epstein associate is preparing a “commutation application” for Trump.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Whistleblower documents indicate the Jeffrey Epstein associate is preparing a “commutation application” for Trump.
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a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
a new genre of photo in the last year is federal agents working for ICE pointing guns directly at photographers
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Yes and also yes.
in unrelated news, who's ready for a general strike?
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Yes and also yes.
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I will not let people forget that the same Republicans who did everything in their power to make tax breaks for billionaires PERMANENT refused to even negotiate ONE YEAR of health care tax credits for working families.
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I will not let people forget that the same Republicans who did everything in their power to make tax breaks for billionaires PERMANENT refused to even negotiate ONE YEAR of health care tax credits for working families.
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“I don’t view something… as a win, when it was already a law”
“no RIFs until the end of January… I find that to be such a low bar.”
@tyk314.net, speaking as a private citizen
“no RIFs until the end of January… I find that to be such a low bar.”
@tyk314.net, speaking as a private citizen
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
“I don’t view something… as a win, when it was already a law”
“no RIFs until the end of January… I find that to be such a low bar.”
@tyk314.net, speaking as a private citizen
“no RIFs until the end of January… I find that to be such a low bar.”
@tyk314.net, speaking as a private citizen
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who ...
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
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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)
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The least most politically engaged people I know are texting me before 8am to say, “we won’t forget.”
So I don’t know man.
So I don’t know man.
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The least most politically engaged people I know are texting me before 8am to say, “we won’t forget.”
So I don’t know man.
So I don’t know man.
You’re wrong, @shaheen.senate.gov. This “deal” gives Democrats control of nothing, and you’re a fool if you think Republicans will negotiate after you’ve abandoned the most leverage you’ll have in a year.
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I voted tonight to reopen the government and take action to protect health care for tens of millions of Americans. Here’s why:
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
You’re wrong, @shaheen.senate.gov. This “deal” gives Democrats control of nothing, and you’re a fool if you think Republicans will negotiate after you’ve abandoned the most leverage you’ll have in a year.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Honestly thought it was only Mike Johnson who knew nothing about anything— the Democrats ought to know the people’s Will is for them to fight. What in the covfefe hell.
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Honestly thought it was only Mike Johnson who knew nothing about anything— the Democrats ought to know the people’s Will is for them to fight. What in the covfefe hell.
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Basically Dems got us:
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
It is not a victory to have our salary paid when it is already codified. Both Chucks should know better.
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
Alt: This is what is happening in my mind.
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Basically Dems got us:
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
- Reversal of (some) RIFs ALREADY known as illegal
- No new RIFs for a whopping 2 months
- Guaranteed back pay that was already in statute.
Nothing on healthcare.
Nothing on impoundments.
Nothing on the rest of the illegal firings.
This was a capitulation.
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Shut us down for good reason.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Shut us down for good reason.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
Open back up without any of those reasons having been fixed.
You want us to have confidence in you?
You want us to think YOU can lead US?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s good to have a chance to be back.. but our pain produced nothing in return.
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Just spent 40 days falling behind on all my bills, thinking it would be worth it because Trump would be politically crippled and restrained moving forward. Instead, our leadership has empowered him even more and effectively ended the ACA.
No Dem who supports Schumer as leader gets my support again.
No Dem who supports Schumer as leader gets my support again.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Just spent 40 days falling behind on all my bills, thinking it would be worth it because Trump would be politically crippled and restrained moving forward. Instead, our leadership has empowered him even more and effectively ended the ACA.
No Dem who supports Schumer as leader gets my support again.
No Dem who supports Schumer as leader gets my support again.
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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.
If they cave now, I’ll be so beyond mad what the actual fuck
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
If they cave now, I’ll be so beyond mad what the actual fuck
We need you to help spread this word. Cases are from Aug through Nov 2025 and 10 states are involved thus far.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
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 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We need you to help spread this word. Cases are from Aug through Nov 2025 and 10 states are involved thus far.
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Special shoutout to our friends and colleagues at CDC and FDA who got this out quickly all while not being paid
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
From Reddit:
Prediction is that the gov will finally reopen after Dec 2nd. Right now Mike Johnson won’t open the House bc he’ll have to swear in AZ Democrat Adelina Grijalva. When he does, that’ll give the Dems enough votes to push for the release of the Epstein files.
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Prediction is that the gov will finally reopen after Dec 2nd. Right now Mike Johnson won’t open the House bc he’ll have to swear in AZ Democrat Adelina Grijalva. When he does, that’ll give the Dems enough votes to push for the release of the Epstein files.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
From Reddit:
Prediction is that the gov will finally reopen after Dec 2nd. Right now Mike Johnson won’t open the House bc he’ll have to swear in AZ Democrat Adelina Grijalva. When he does, that’ll give the Dems enough votes to push for the release of the Epstein files.
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Prediction is that the gov will finally reopen after Dec 2nd. Right now Mike Johnson won’t open the House bc he’ll have to swear in AZ Democrat Adelina Grijalva. When he does, that’ll give the Dems enough votes to push for the release of the Epstein files.
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