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Epidemiologist & SciComm -
Fighting hate-fueled rhetoric and misinformation.
Advocate for Scientific literacy & Compassion.
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Fighting hate-fueled rhetoric and misinformation.
Advocate for Scientific literacy & Compassion.
Moved from #MedTwitter > #MedSky
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Launched today! Join 6 Nobel Laureates, 27 Members of the US National Academies & the Scientific Advisory Board of @accountabilityji.bsky.social in signing this petition demanding RFK Jr.'s resignation.
www.change.org/p/demand-rfk...
www.change.org/p/demand-rfk...
Sign the Petition
Demand RFK Jr. Resign: Petition for a Healthy America
www.change.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Launched today! Join 6 Nobel Laureates, 27 Members of the US National Academies & the Scientific Advisory Board of @accountabilityji.bsky.social in signing this petition demanding RFK Jr.'s resignation.
www.change.org/p/demand-rfk...
www.change.org/p/demand-rfk...
After RFK Jr fired the 17 members of the ACIP, they published an article in JAMA, speaking out:
Vax ~117m children from 94-2023 prevented ~508m lifetime cases of illness, 32m hospitalizations & 1 .1m deaths, a net savings of $540b + $2.7 trillion in societal costs.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Vax ~117m children from 94-2023 prevented ~508m lifetime cases of illness, 32m hospitalizations & 1 .1m deaths, a net savings of $540b + $2.7 trillion in societal costs.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at a Crossroads
In this Viewpoint, former members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) caution that the sudden change in the ACIP may reverse the achievements of US immunization policy, includin...
jamanetwork.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
After RFK Jr fired the 17 members of the ACIP, they published an article in JAMA, speaking out:
Vax ~117m children from 94-2023 prevented ~508m lifetime cases of illness, 32m hospitalizations & 1 .1m deaths, a net savings of $540b + $2.7 trillion in societal costs.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Vax ~117m children from 94-2023 prevented ~508m lifetime cases of illness, 32m hospitalizations & 1 .1m deaths, a net savings of $540b + $2.7 trillion in societal costs.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
The US VA has realigned their rules to comply with Trump's Executive Order 14168.
They are now allowed to discriminate against hiring or treating veterans, based on their political affiliation or marital status.
Where does this irrationality end?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
They are now allowed to discriminate against hiring or treating veterans, based on their political affiliation or marital status.
Where does this irrationality end?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans
Trump order allows VA staff to decline providing healthcare to patients based on political affiliation or marital status
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The US VA has realigned their rules to comply with Trump's Executive Order 14168.
They are now allowed to discriminate against hiring or treating veterans, based on their political affiliation or marital status.
Where does this irrationality end?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
They are now allowed to discriminate against hiring or treating veterans, based on their political affiliation or marital status.
Where does this irrationality end?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
We're not even three months in and Trump is already emboldened to moving for dictatorship. And his cult have absolutely no issue with this, while no realization of the irony of calling themselves "patriots".
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | Trump seeks takeover of elections in a bid for more presidential power
Rooted in the president’s false claims of election fraud, Trump’s executive order is illustrative of governing through dictates rather than legislation.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We're not even three months in and Trump is already emboldened to moving for dictatorship. And his cult have absolutely no issue with this, while no realization of the irony of calling themselves "patriots".
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump vowed to boost science.
Instead, NIH funding cut by ~60% ($3 billion), paralyzing research from cancer to mental health.
This will set the US back years:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Something desperately needs to be done to raise awareness & STOP the assault on science.
Instead, NIH funding cut by ~60% ($3 billion), paralyzing research from cancer to mental health.
This will set the US back years:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Something desperately needs to be done to raise awareness & STOP the assault on science.
Trump promised scientific breakthroughs. Researchers say he’s breaking science.
NIH funding for biomedical research has abruptly fallen by billions of dollars, with many grant decisions on hold. Trump officials say they’re reviewing the agency.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump vowed to boost science.
Instead, NIH funding cut by ~60% ($3 billion), paralyzing research from cancer to mental health.
This will set the US back years:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Something desperately needs to be done to raise awareness & STOP the assault on science.
Instead, NIH funding cut by ~60% ($3 billion), paralyzing research from cancer to mental health.
This will set the US back years:
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Something desperately needs to be done to raise awareness & STOP the assault on science.
When you hire a PoS lawyer/former crack-addict turned vulture, for a scientist's job:
RFK to layoff nearly a quarter of HHS staff (20k people).
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK to layoff nearly a quarter of HHS staff (20k people).
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK Jr. announces big cuts to Department of Health and Human Services
In all, the agency will cut 20,000 positions, half of them through layoffs.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
When you hire a PoS lawyer/former crack-addict turned vulture, for a scientist's job:
RFK to layoff nearly a quarter of HHS staff (20k people).
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK to layoff nearly a quarter of HHS staff (20k people).
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Today, March 7th, is "Stand Up for Science" day.
Please share your local rally with friends and encourage them to fight-back against the anti-science movement that is ripping through the U.S. and beyond:
standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
Please share your local rally with friends and encourage them to fight-back against the anti-science movement that is ripping through the U.S. and beyond:
standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
Local SUFS Events
Stand Up for Science is officially supporting rallies in Washington DC and 31 other cities around the country. This means that a confirmed site leader—backed by our core team—is actively organizing…
standupforscience2025.org
March 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today, March 7th, is "Stand Up for Science" day.
Please share your local rally with friends and encourage them to fight-back against the anti-science movement that is ripping through the U.S. and beyond:
standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
Please share your local rally with friends and encourage them to fight-back against the anti-science movement that is ripping through the U.S. and beyond:
standupforscience2025.org/local-event-...
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As President Biden ends his term:
- US troops are NOT in foreign wars
- illegal border crossings LOWER than their peak in ‘20 under Trump
- murders LOWER than their ‘20 peak under Trump
- stock market is a RECORD high
- wages are UP
- unemployment is LOW 3.7%
- inflation is LOW 2.7%
- US troops are NOT in foreign wars
- illegal border crossings LOWER than their peak in ‘20 under Trump
- murders LOWER than their ‘20 peak under Trump
- stock market is a RECORD high
- wages are UP
- unemployment is LOW 3.7%
- inflation is LOW 2.7%
January 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As President Biden ends his term:
- US troops are NOT in foreign wars
- illegal border crossings LOWER than their peak in ‘20 under Trump
- murders LOWER than their ‘20 peak under Trump
- stock market is a RECORD high
- wages are UP
- unemployment is LOW 3.7%
- inflation is LOW 2.7%
- US troops are NOT in foreign wars
- illegal border crossings LOWER than their peak in ‘20 under Trump
- murders LOWER than their ‘20 peak under Trump
- stock market is a RECORD high
- wages are UP
- unemployment is LOW 3.7%
- inflation is LOW 2.7%
Over time, Aaron Siri has filed legal actions to stop 14 vaccines (including Polio).
The same Aaron Siri is working closely w/RFK on the new NIH.
A wealthy lawyer (entirely from predatory suits) w/no science/healthcare experience.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Un-paywalled:
archive.ph/QNNQJ
The same Aaron Siri is working closely w/RFK on the new NIH.
A wealthy lawyer (entirely from predatory suits) w/no science/healthcare experience.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Un-paywalled:
archive.ph/QNNQJ
RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Has Asked the FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Over time, Aaron Siri has filed legal actions to stop 14 vaccines (including Polio).
The same Aaron Siri is working closely w/RFK on the new NIH.
A wealthy lawyer (entirely from predatory suits) w/no science/healthcare experience.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Un-paywalled:
archive.ph/QNNQJ
The same Aaron Siri is working closely w/RFK on the new NIH.
A wealthy lawyer (entirely from predatory suits) w/no science/healthcare experience.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/h...
Un-paywalled:
archive.ph/QNNQJ
The MAGA party intentionally confuses the freedoms associated with the first amendment with the ethical obligations and social contract of citizenship.
Hasn't taken office, yet he's already proposing to eliminate the childhood vaccine schedule:
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Hasn't taken office, yet he's already proposing to eliminate the childhood vaccine schedule:
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump to discuss ending childhood vaccination programs with RFK Jr.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in an interview published on Thursday said he will be talking to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, about ending childhood vaccination programs.
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:17 PM
The MAGA party intentionally confuses the freedoms associated with the first amendment with the ethical obligations and social contract of citizenship.
Hasn't taken office, yet he's already proposing to eliminate the childhood vaccine schedule:
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Hasn't taken office, yet he's already proposing to eliminate the childhood vaccine schedule:
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Continue to remind the MAGA's in your life:
They voted for skyrocketing inflation and military deployments domestically.
Nothing raises inflation like removing the economic, hard-working labor willing to do the jobs most refuse.
Other than perhaps.. High tariffs from our largest trading partner 🤦
They voted for skyrocketing inflation and military deployments domestically.
Nothing raises inflation like removing the economic, hard-working labor willing to do the jobs most refuse.
Other than perhaps.. High tariffs from our largest trading partner 🤦
November 18, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Continue to remind the MAGA's in your life:
They voted for skyrocketing inflation and military deployments domestically.
Nothing raises inflation like removing the economic, hard-working labor willing to do the jobs most refuse.
Other than perhaps.. High tariffs from our largest trading partner 🤦
They voted for skyrocketing inflation and military deployments domestically.
Nothing raises inflation like removing the economic, hard-working labor willing to do the jobs most refuse.
Other than perhaps.. High tariffs from our largest trading partner 🤦
History books: America in a nutshell, 2024
Mike Tyson can still win if Mike Pence has the courage.
November 16, 2024 at 2:26 PM
History books: America in a nutshell, 2024
@pauloffit.bsky.social explains he and other scientists are "skeptics".
Media: Stop sane-washing RFK Jr, he's not a "skeptic", he's a science-denialist.
Media: Stop sane-washing RFK Jr, he's not a "skeptic", he's a science-denialist.
November 16, 2024 at 1:51 AM
@pauloffit.bsky.social explains he and other scientists are "skeptics".
Media: Stop sane-washing RFK Jr, he's not a "skeptic", he's a science-denialist.
Media: Stop sane-washing RFK Jr, he's not a "skeptic", he's a science-denialist.
MedSky please give a warm welcome @therealtruther.bsky.social and @debunk-the-funk.bsky.social, two of the most notorious SciComm accounts / misinformation debunkers on twitter.
They don't spend a lot of time on Bsky, yet. Let's encourage them with our support (and follows) 💙
They don't spend a lot of time on Bsky, yet. Let's encourage them with our support (and follows) 💙
November 14, 2024 at 9:13 AM
MedSky please give a warm welcome @therealtruther.bsky.social and @debunk-the-funk.bsky.social, two of the most notorious SciComm accounts / misinformation debunkers on twitter.
They don't spend a lot of time on Bsky, yet. Let's encourage them with our support (and follows) 💙
They don't spend a lot of time on Bsky, yet. Let's encourage them with our support (and follows) 💙
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Let's talk about Trump nominating Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
Is he qualified? No.
Does he have prosecutorial experience? No. . . unless you count being investigated for child sex trafficking by the DOJ and House Ethics as 'experience'. abcnews.go.com/US/witness-t...
Is he qualified? No.
Does he have prosecutorial experience? No. . . unless you count being investigated for child sex trafficking by the DOJ and House Ethics as 'experience'. abcnews.go.com/US/witness-t...
Witness tells House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid her for sex: Sources
The committee has interviewed at least half a dozen women who were witnesses in a DOJ sex trafficking probe.
abcnews.go.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Let's talk about Trump nominating Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
Is he qualified? No.
Does he have prosecutorial experience? No. . . unless you count being investigated for child sex trafficking by the DOJ and House Ethics as 'experience'. abcnews.go.com/US/witness-t...
Is he qualified? No.
Does he have prosecutorial experience? No. . . unless you count being investigated for child sex trafficking by the DOJ and House Ethics as 'experience'. abcnews.go.com/US/witness-t...
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Teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media yet most schools aren’t teaching media literacy fastcompany.com/91224580/tee...
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
Teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media yet most schools aren't teaching media literacy
Teens who use social media see conspiracy theories come across their feed at least once per week, according to a new study.
fastcompany.com
November 10, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Teens learn a new conspiracy theory every week on social media yet most schools aren’t teaching media literacy fastcompany.com/91224580/tee...
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
"80% of teens who use social media say they see content about conspiracy theories..."
From study: Support robust "media literacy education policies." YES!
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Trump's transition team is now seeking online input to nominate senior executives to head U.S. health agencies.
Jay Bhattacharya is currently a top nominee for NIH Director. He is one of the cofounders of the Great Barrington Declaration (GBD).
(6/8)
nominees.mahanow.org/t/jay-bhatta...
Jay Bhattacharya is currently a top nominee for NIH Director. He is one of the cofounders of the Great Barrington Declaration (GBD).
(6/8)
nominees.mahanow.org/t/jay-bhatta...
Jay Bhattacharya
Nominee's Key Links: Bio: https://healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/people/jay_bhattacharya Resume or CV: https://healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/people/jay_bhattacharya Writing or Publicati...
nominees.mahanow.org
November 11, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Trump's transition team is now seeking online input to nominate senior executives to head U.S. health agencies.
Jay Bhattacharya is currently a top nominee for NIH Director. He is one of the cofounders of the Great Barrington Declaration (GBD).
(6/8)
nominees.mahanow.org/t/jay-bhatta...
Jay Bhattacharya is currently a top nominee for NIH Director. He is one of the cofounders of the Great Barrington Declaration (GBD).
(6/8)
nominees.mahanow.org/t/jay-bhatta...
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Misinformation Decided the US Election www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/2...
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
Misinformation Decided the US Election | by J. Bradford DeLong - Project Syndicate
J. Bradford DeLong asks why Donald Trump’s supporters overwhelmingly held a distorted view of the country’s situation.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Misinformation Decided the US Election www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/2...
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
"Polling data show that Donald Trump’s supporters were deeply misinformed..."
If "more than half of the electorate wants to be misinformed, America – and indeed human civilization – is in serious trouble."
Despite winning the election, MAGA and cheerleader Elon Musk remain steadfast in their election conspiracies.
The systemic issue?
A billionaire who influences public discourse & invests $175m to Trump's campaign, whose beliefs are based on an outlet that profits by spreading hate & disinfo.
The systemic issue?
A billionaire who influences public discourse & invests $175m to Trump's campaign, whose beliefs are based on an outlet that profits by spreading hate & disinfo.
November 11, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Despite winning the election, MAGA and cheerleader Elon Musk remain steadfast in their election conspiracies.
The systemic issue?
A billionaire who influences public discourse & invests $175m to Trump's campaign, whose beliefs are based on an outlet that profits by spreading hate & disinfo.
The systemic issue?
A billionaire who influences public discourse & invests $175m to Trump's campaign, whose beliefs are based on an outlet that profits by spreading hate & disinfo.
The future looks more like satire than evidence.
We're facing the 2025 MAHA anti-science ideology, where social media likes and a contrarian mindset outweigh scientific credentials.
MAHA applicant Ron Watkins, leader of the conspiracy website 8kun, is a foreshadowing — a very real risk to science.
We're facing the 2025 MAHA anti-science ideology, where social media likes and a contrarian mindset outweigh scientific credentials.
MAHA applicant Ron Watkins, leader of the conspiracy website 8kun, is a foreshadowing — a very real risk to science.
November 11, 2024 at 7:12 AM
The future looks more like satire than evidence.
We're facing the 2025 MAHA anti-science ideology, where social media likes and a contrarian mindset outweigh scientific credentials.
MAHA applicant Ron Watkins, leader of the conspiracy website 8kun, is a foreshadowing — a very real risk to science.
We're facing the 2025 MAHA anti-science ideology, where social media likes and a contrarian mindset outweigh scientific credentials.
MAHA applicant Ron Watkins, leader of the conspiracy website 8kun, is a foreshadowing — a very real risk to science.
@msmalarkey24.bsky.social - Welcome to Bluesky, I look forward to your advocacy here, away from Elmo's influence.
November 11, 2024 at 5:42 AM
@msmalarkey24.bsky.social - Welcome to Bluesky, I look forward to your advocacy here, away from Elmo's influence.
Elon Musk systemically promoted disinformation for years. This is directly responsible for the public sentiment that drove people to vote against their own self-interest.
"Led by Donkeys" video chronicles the evidence behind Musk's campaign to sway public opinion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
"Led by Donkeys" video chronicles the evidence behind Musk's campaign to sway public opinion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
TESLA = TRUMP
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Elon Musk systemically promoted disinformation for years. This is directly responsible for the public sentiment that drove people to vote against their own self-interest.
"Led by Donkeys" video chronicles the evidence behind Musk's campaign to sway public opinion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
"Led by Donkeys" video chronicles the evidence behind Musk's campaign to sway public opinion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX3v...
Upon Trump's 2024 election, the biggest gains are:
- Prison / Detention Centers
- Banks & Credit Card Co's
- Crypto Co's
- Tesla
Musk invested $44b on twitter; then $175m to sell America on MAGA ideology and hate-fueled rhetoric, in exchange for profit.
I'll be spending much less time on twitter.
- Prison / Detention Centers
- Banks & Credit Card Co's
- Crypto Co's
- Tesla
Musk invested $44b on twitter; then $175m to sell America on MAGA ideology and hate-fueled rhetoric, in exchange for profit.
I'll be spending much less time on twitter.
November 8, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Upon Trump's 2024 election, the biggest gains are:
- Prison / Detention Centers
- Banks & Credit Card Co's
- Crypto Co's
- Tesla
Musk invested $44b on twitter; then $175m to sell America on MAGA ideology and hate-fueled rhetoric, in exchange for profit.
I'll be spending much less time on twitter.
- Prison / Detention Centers
- Banks & Credit Card Co's
- Crypto Co's
- Tesla
Musk invested $44b on twitter; then $175m to sell America on MAGA ideology and hate-fueled rhetoric, in exchange for profit.
I'll be spending much less time on twitter.
Important reminder: While America may have elected a climate-denier, we still have an imminent climate crisis.
WaPo notes that 2024 is on-track to be the hottest on record, surpassing the 1.5c threshold that leads to irreversible outcomes.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/c...
WaPo notes that 2024 is on-track to be the hottest on record, surpassing the 1.5c threshold that leads to irreversible outcomes.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/c...
2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find
The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Important reminder: While America may have elected a climate-denier, we still have an imminent climate crisis.
WaPo notes that 2024 is on-track to be the hottest on record, surpassing the 1.5c threshold that leads to irreversible outcomes.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/c...
WaPo notes that 2024 is on-track to be the hottest on record, surpassing the 1.5c threshold that leads to irreversible outcomes.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/c...
America ... Coming 2025
If schools placed a bit more emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking, I believe this all could have been avoided.
If schools placed a bit more emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking, I believe this all could have been avoided.
November 7, 2024 at 11:23 PM
America ... Coming 2025
If schools placed a bit more emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking, I believe this all could have been avoided.
If schools placed a bit more emphasis on scientific literacy and critical thinking, I believe this all could have been avoided.