billpaulmd.bsky.social
@billpaulmd.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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"Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the CDC, did not make a statement the day of the shooting.

Late the following morning, more than 30 minutes after posting photos of fishing with his family, Kennedy posted condolences on his official X account..."

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/u...
After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
www.nytimes.com
August 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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ALERT! Read now or add to your reading list.

We are in for an anti-vaccine circus show, with RFK Jr as our ringmaster.

Please call your reps now and ask for RFK Jr’s resignation.
#saveCDC #ResignRFKJr
👀 Hot off the press: A scathing open letter co-authored by all 17 former ACIP members. It's a frank look at ACIP history and the hard truths America will grapple with in the upcoming months.
Turns out the former ACIP members have more spine than CDC leadership 🙄
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 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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June 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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June 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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“His history of advocacy on health issues is full of misinterpreting data, cherry-picking out-of-context snippets, moving the goalposts when his assertions are refuted, or simply ignoring research that contradicts his preconceived notions” 👏 @BruceMirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy 48hills.org/2025/06/the-...
The media's dangerous 'sanewashing' of RFK Jr. - 48 hills
He's not a vaccine 'skeptic,' he's a cynic—and mainstream publications are playing a losing game with our health.
48hills.org
June 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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We are like six months from them outlawing seatbelts.
May 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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PEPFAR has saved 25M lives ❤️
& helped 8M babies be born HIV-free 👶🏽✨

But this lifesaving program is under threat.

This week, Sen. Rubio testifies on the State Dept. budget— & PEPFAR’s future is on the line. 🧬📉

📞 Call Congress: Save PEPFAR. Save lives. #SavePEPFAR
May 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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May 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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100 days ago, we couldn't envision the toll of death and suffering this man would cause. Now scientists are estimating the body count, the new rise of infectious diseases once subdued. My latest for The Nation. @mathewkiang.com @nathanlo.bsky.social www.thenation.com/article/poli...
Trump's Legacy Will Be the Countless People Killed by His Policies
Millions across the world could die because of the choices Trump has made in his first 100 days.
www.thenation.com
May 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Meanwhile...
These stories landed today, within 11 hours of each other.

This presidential administration is a clear and present danger to the American people.
April 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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🧵 We must learn from history—or risk repeating it.

During 1989–91, the U.S. experienced over 55,000 measles cases and around 120 child deaths—mostly among unvaccinated, uninsured preschoolers.

This led to the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which provides free vaccines to eligible kids.
April 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“As the Trump administration reveals what its priorities are, its leaders are also making clear whom they are willing to sacrifice along the way.” Read this from @katherinejwu.com

www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
Trump’s Revenge on Public Health
The attacks on HIV research are just the beginning of unraveling decades of progress.
www.theatlantic.com
April 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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This week it’s hard not to despair as we see everything we’ve lost. But public health has always been an act of faith. Faith that incremental changes can make vast differences in the future. So keep speaking up. Keep doing the work. We are the keepers of the seeds. And we will grow again. 💚
April 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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All praise to @apha.org for being the first major organization to call for this. #RFKJr is a public health menace.
apha.org APHA @apha.org · Apr 9
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is a danger to the public’s health and should resign or be fired, says APHA. In just a few short weeks, his actions on vacccines, fluoride and other public health science have shown how wrong he is for the job. Read & share our statement: apha.org/news-and-med...
April 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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We are sad and unsurprised that another unvaccinated child died in the West Texas measles outbreak. For all RFKJ’s weaponized disinformation, these preventable deaths are on Trump for utter failure to lead and put competent professionals in charge of public health.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Second child dies from measles in Texas outbreak; Kennedy to visit state
More than 480 cases have been reported in the state since January.
www.usatoday.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Hey that’s my minister!
Where there is repression, there will always be resistance. This is the time to rise up--it has long been time to rise up! ~Rev Jason Lydon, 2nd Unitarian Church, Chicago #HandsOff
April 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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@5calls.org joins @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's campaign against notorious anti-vaxxer Dave Weldon for CDC Director. Spread the word. Spread the link. Make the call. Make good trouble. It's never been easier to call your Senator. #measles #mumps #diptheria #polio. 5calls.org/issue/david-...
Oppose Anti-Vaccine Extremist David Weldon for CDC Director ⭑ 5 Calls
On Thursday, March 13th, the US Senate will begin hearings for Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the …
5calls.org
March 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I’ll be there.
March 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b

TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b

Annual increase in deficit: $900b

Cuts to Medicare: $880b
February 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Pass it on.
February 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Wonder how George W feels about this? He sat back and didn't get involved, and now he sees what his silence cost to his PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program he started..Musk has stopped PEPFAR founding with his shutdown of USAID..Will Rubio fund it again? ⬇️
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
February 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM