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Among the thousands of federal workers that HHS fired this year: CDC researchers who advised clinicians on how to prescribe contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.

My latest on @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy @kffhealthnews.org www.cbsnews.com/news/hhs-cdc...
HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk
The Trump administration eliminated the CDC team that developed national guidelines for prescribing contraception safely for millions of women with underlying medical conditions.
www.cbsnews.com
June 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Taking 👏 action 👏 will 👏 make 👏 you 👏 feel 👏 better 👏

Thanks for your words of wisdom @philplait.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Army people saw this instantly
the marching can only really be explained by everyone in that parade not giving a fuck.
June 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Citizens of the Interwebs, do what you do best. PLEASE compare todays #NoKings to what is (not) happening in DC. Just tag @indivisiblephl.bsky.social and #NoKings.
June 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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“Communication is key in every strong marriage, and that includes communication about airstrikes on foreign adversaries,” said the Pentagon chief, who called the mere idea of withholding classified information from one’s spouse “toxic” and “unhealthy.” theonion.com/pete-he...
Pete Hegseth: ‘There Are No State Secrets In A Healthy Relationship’  
WASHINGTON—Staunchly defending his decision to share sensitive military data in messages to his wife, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday, “There are no state secrets in a healthy relationship.” “Communication is key in every strong marriage, and that includes communication about airstrikes on foreign adversaries,” said the Pentagon chief, who called the mere idea […]
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April 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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If you’re feeling inspired to Act by the #HandsOff & #NoKings events, Subscribe to our Linktree to stay up to date on Actions, Events, Voting Information & our Programs: linktr.ee/IndivisiblePHL
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April 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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April 19, 1775: the revolutionary war starts. America says NO KINGS. April 19, 2025: 250 years later, Philadelphians gather at noon @ Market & 5th to remind our government NO KINGS. RSVP www.mobilize.us/50501philade... or just give us a follow for more deets. 1/2
April 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?

Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.

Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Just one of the reasons we’re saying #HANDSOFF OUR DEIA PROGRAMS on 04/05 with @indivisiblephl.bsky.social & @50501philadelphia.bsky.social

Science has a history of excluding women, BIPOC & LGBTQ+ individuals, those with disabilities, & low-income communities. DEIA helps us right these wrongs.
March 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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"On October 8, 1931, a law went into effect requiring every Italian university professor to sign an oath pledging their loyalty to the government of Benito Mussolini. Out of over 1,200 professors in the country, only 12 refused. All of them were immediately fired." www.chronicle.com/article/what...
Opinion | What Autocrats Want From Academics: Servility
In 1931, Italian scholars were made to take loyalty oaths. Will that happen to us?
www.chronicle.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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As President Trump seeks to purge the federal government of “woke” initiatives, agencies have flagged hundreds of words to limit or avoid. An analysis by The New York Times reveals how these words are being removed from government websites. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Removing From Their Sites Under Trump
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Thanks to everyone who stood up for science today. We are estimating a few thousand people attended!
March 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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A Democratic Congresswomen was holding a “this is not normal” sign behind Trump. A Republican ripped it out of her hands and threw it over Trump’s head.
March 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
That’s just our love language
Nick Sirianni To Eagles Fans: ‘I Hate All Of You, Fuck You’ theonion.com/nick-si...
February 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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NIH has cut billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.

www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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My fellow female vets (@repsherrill.bsky.social & Rep. Goodlander) & I are calling on Sec. Hegseth to continue to reimburse travel costs for service women seeking reproductive care.

Supporting the health of our service members is crucial to our national security. houlahan.house.gov/news/documen...
Houlahan, Sherrill, Goodlander Call on Secretary Hegseth to Support Service Women
houlahan.house.gov
January 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Immediately following Trump's return to office, the US government's official website on #ReproRights was shut down, removing a critical source of information & care for abortion seekers.

Orgs like @ineedana.bsky.social & @abortionfinder.bsky.social are here to help. gu.tt/3E5kHaB
US government website on reproductive rights goes offline
A US government website on reproductive rights has been taken offline following Donald Trump being sworn into office.
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January 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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The Secretary of Defense has to be ready to go 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
 
Pete Hegseth has exercised terrible judgement with alcohol, and we cannot trust him with our national security.
 
I hope my Republican colleagues are thinking hard about the choice in front of them.
January 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth from his former sister-in-law, describing allegations of volatile and threatening conduct by Hegseth that made his second wife, Samantha Hegseth, fear for her safety. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims
The former sister-in-law of Trump’s defense secretary pick said that Hegseth made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth’s second wife said, “There was no physical abuse in my marriage.”
www.nbcnews.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Cecile Richards - HERO 🕊️

July 15, 1957 - January 20, 2025

Rest in peace! 🦋
January 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM