Aimee Cunningham
@thisisaimeec.bsky.social
I write about health and medicine for Science News https://www.sciencenews.org/
Standing in solidarity with Science News Media Guild
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Standing in solidarity with Science News Media Guild
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If anyone would like to learn more about the history of vaccines & infectious diseases and people's stories of the 1918 flu and other epidemics, I wrote this series in 2021. Lots of historical photos and videos. May help if you need to win over a vaccine skeptic. www.sciencenews.org/century/epid...
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Attendance has dropped at Chicago schools in communities with increased immigration enforcement.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Attendance has dropped at Chicago schools in communities with increased immigration enforcement.
Chalkbeat reports: blockclubchi.co/43hlTBr
Chalkbeat reports: blockclubchi.co/43hlTBr
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
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Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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*not where we want to be.
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
We have spent 560 days at the negotiating table with @society4science.bsky.social. Today's work stoppage is painful to us, and now where we want to be. We deserve a fair contract!
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
*not where we want to be.
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
This is what happens when the person in the social media driver's seat posts before they've have their caffeine!
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Our remote employees are showing up today too!
I've got my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social gear on today in solidarity with my colleagues who are out on the picket line! (My cat is clearly impressed.)
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our remote employees are showing up today too!
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This may be hour 3 of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social's picket, but it's also been more than 13,400 hours of negotiations. @society4science.bsky.social has spent that time opposing our demands for a fair and transparent pay structure and flexible work arrangements. But we're not giving up anytime soon✊
We're entering hour three of our 12-hour picket on day 560 of negotiations with @society4science.bsky.social. This contract is way overdue!
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This may be hour 3 of @sn-media-guild.bsky.social's picket, but it's also been more than 13,400 hours of negotiations. @society4science.bsky.social has spent that time opposing our demands for a fair and transparent pay structure and flexible work arrangements. But we're not giving up anytime soon✊
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Recent fiscal decisions at the @society4science.bsky.social signal to us that the nonprofit's priorities are moving away from its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of science. This strike is about getting focus back on what's really important. @wbng.org @newsguild.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Recent fiscal decisions at the @society4science.bsky.social signal to us that the nonprofit's priorities are moving away from its mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of science. This strike is about getting focus back on what's really important. @wbng.org @newsguild.org
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"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"... innovative ways to strengthen the camaraderie we built over the years. Instead our leaders doubled down and created two employee streams — remote and in office — hurting both parties in the process." @sujatagupta.bsky.social
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"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"When pandemic restrictions lifted, I had hoped the company would create a new normal, one that valued and recognized the myriad ways in which we all showed up to work even when we could not show up in person. I had hoped the company would find ..."
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"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"I want to keep sharing the wonder of the universe with our readers alongside a strong team with sustainable working conditions, where all of our contributions are valued and respected equally." @astrolisa.bsky.social
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"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"We’ve demonstrated that we can do our jobs, and do them well, from all over the country and even world. We’ve built a collaborative team that thrives on trust and respect. But we need the support of our employer to keep delivering the award-winning reporting we’re known for." Jill Sakai
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"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"The pandemic proved we can do award-winning science journalism from anywhere in the world. I and my colleagues who are fully remote continue to prove it every day. If only the Society could see that it’s the work and the people that matter, not where they sit and when." Chris Crockett
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"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"Clear, informed reporting is as crucial now as it has ever been. Yet it doesn’t always feel like that work is appreciated. Our CEO has gotten raises that outpace my salary — as well as some other people on staff — while many of ours barely keep up with rising costs." @viruswhiz.bsky.social
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"We all know, deep in our bones, that what we do is foundational to a functional, literate society. That's true today more than ever before. None of us do this job for the money, but we do ask for fair treatment." @laura-sanders.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
"We all know, deep in our bones, that what we do is foundational to a functional, literate society. That's true today more than ever before. None of us do this job for the money, but we do ask for fair treatment." @laura-sanders.bsky.social
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Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too!
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Our remote workers may not be able to join the #picket, but they have things to say too!
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
"I would love to believe that the @society4science.bsky.social believes in us. Instead, I am in disbelief at how little they offer those who pour so much of themselves into its mission." @nikkogasa.bsky.social
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I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I'm so proud of my @sn-media-guild.bsky.social colleagues, who have been picketing in front of the schmancy new @society4science.bsky.social building ALL DAY LONG. They are so cool and smart and funny and have so much freaking stamina 🥹
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I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I may be biased but all strikes need to have violins, dinosaur costumes, a live sketch artists, and bird facts
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By this time next week, the estimated deaths due to the illegal destruction of USAID and the shuttering of its aid efforts will breach 400,000.
More than 260,000 will be children.
Source: www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...
More than 260,000 will be children.
Source: www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...
Tracking Anticipated Deaths from USAID Funding Cuts
Brooke Nichols has launched online tracking tools that capture estimated increases in mortality and disease spread for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other diseases as a result of the near-total...
www.bu.edu
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
By this time next week, the estimated deaths due to the illegal destruction of USAID and the shuttering of its aid efforts will breach 400,000.
More than 260,000 will be children.
Source: www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...
More than 260,000 will be children.
Source: www.bu.edu/sph/news/art...
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.
November 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Workers of the Science News Media Guild will conduct a 24-hour #strike on Wednesday, 11/5. This comes after our members voted to reject the Society’s latest contract proposal. Our members previously voted by 92% to authorize a strike against the @society4science.bsky.social, if necessary.
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This is such a disappointing management decision. Not just because @leximcmenamin.com and their colleagues are excellent journalists, but because they never, ever underestimated what teen girls might find interesting or care about.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This is such a disappointing management decision. Not just because @leximcmenamin.com and their colleagues are excellent journalists, but because they never, ever underestimated what teen girls might find interesting or care about.
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Let's hear it for the farm workers who harvested the pumpkins that are decorating homes across America for #Halloween today. #WeFeedYou
Que se oiga para los campesinos que cosecharon las calabazas que hoy decoran los hogares en todo los Estados Unidos. #SoyEsencial
Que se oiga para los campesinos que cosecharon las calabazas que hoy decoran los hogares en todo los Estados Unidos. #SoyEsencial
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Let's hear it for the farm workers who harvested the pumpkins that are decorating homes across America for #Halloween today. #WeFeedYou
Que se oiga para los campesinos que cosecharon las calabazas que hoy decoran los hogares en todo los Estados Unidos. #SoyEsencial
Que se oiga para los campesinos que cosecharon las calabazas que hoy decoran los hogares en todo los Estados Unidos. #SoyEsencial
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"By late January 2025, two babies had died [of pertussis] in Louisiana.
But the Louisiana Department of Health waited two months to send out a social media post suggesting people talk to their doctors about getting vaccinated."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
But the Louisiana Department of Health waited two months to send out a social media post suggesting people talk to their doctors about getting vaccinated."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Louisiana officials waited months to warn public of whooping cough outbreak
After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach. That's not the typical public health response.
www.npr.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"By late January 2025, two babies had died [of pertussis] in Louisiana.
But the Louisiana Department of Health waited two months to send out a social media post suggesting people talk to their doctors about getting vaccinated."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
But the Louisiana Department of Health waited two months to send out a social media post suggesting people talk to their doctors about getting vaccinated."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Not only is there plenty of money to ensure that SNAP benefits go out next month even while the government is shut down, it's illegal for the Trump administration to refuse to fund them prospect.org/2025/10/29/t...
Trump Is Illegally Withholding Food From Needy Families - The American Prospect
The White House claims it cannot fund food stamp benefits for November. But not only is there a contingency fund meant to be used in this exact fashion, but it’s illegal for the Trump administration t...
prospect.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Not only is there plenty of money to ensure that SNAP benefits go out next month even while the government is shut down, it's illegal for the Trump administration to refuse to fund them prospect.org/2025/10/29/t...