Clark
@darthbrooks812.bsky.social
He/him. Pediatric (and former NICU) nurse. All-around nerd. Mid-Atlantic Hoosier. All opinions are my own.
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It is so wild to me that we had a terrorist attack on the CDC and it just blended into the rest of the political violence.
A terrorist targeted federal workers last week. There wasn’t much reporting on it. But I’m not finished thinking about it! 🧵
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
An anti-vaxxer fired more than 500 gunshots into CDC Atlanta, shattering 150 “blast-proof” windows on 6 buildings. Employees were pinned down in terror.
August 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
It is so wild to me that we had a terrorist attack on the CDC and it just blended into the rest of the political violence.
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Chaos at the CDC’s vaccine meeting.
One member resigned.
Some scientific materials weren’t vetted.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is boycotting.
So yeah, it’s going great!
Here's a bunch of information and analysis, including some breaking news 🧵 1/
One member resigned.
Some scientific materials weren’t vetted.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is boycotting.
So yeah, it’s going great!
Here's a bunch of information and analysis, including some breaking news 🧵 1/
June 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Chaos at the CDC’s vaccine meeting.
One member resigned.
Some scientific materials weren’t vetted.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is boycotting.
So yeah, it’s going great!
Here's a bunch of information and analysis, including some breaking news 🧵 1/
One member resigned.
Some scientific materials weren’t vetted.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is boycotting.
So yeah, it’s going great!
Here's a bunch of information and analysis, including some breaking news 🧵 1/
Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign
(This is foolish and harmful at any time, but also worth mentioning that flu hospitalizations hit a 15-yr peak earlier this month…)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
(This is foolish and harmful at any time, but also worth mentioning that flu hospitalizations hit a 15-yr peak earlier this month…)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign
As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign
(This is foolish and harmful at any time, but also worth mentioning that flu hospitalizations hit a 15-yr peak earlier this month…)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
(This is foolish and harmful at any time, but also worth mentioning that flu hospitalizations hit a 15-yr peak earlier this month…)
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
“Almost all of [the deleted OSHA publications] are not associated with DEIA topics but appear to have been targeted because they include a DEIA-related keyword used in a completely different context.”
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In botched DEI purge, OSHA trashes workplace safety guidelines
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered the digital and physical destruction of 18 publications on workplace safety practices, according to an internal February 7 email ob...
popular.info
February 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“Almost all of [the deleted OSHA publications] are not associated with DEIA topics but appear to have been targeted because they include a DEIA-related keyword used in a completely different context.”
popular.info/p/in-botched...
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Per source, they also fired 18 contractors this week just from the flu division who work on data and communications, 4 from the comms team.
This is also the primary division handling bird flu.
This is also the primary division handling bird flu.
February 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Per source, they also fired 18 contractors this week just from the flu division who work on data and communications, 4 from the comms team.
This is also the primary division handling bird flu.
This is also the primary division handling bird flu.
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Trump and Musk’s takeover of the US government is a human disaster
HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website bsky.app/profile/cram...
Meanwhile in Texas, health officials are scrambling to get a handle on a measles outbreak and suspect 200-300 are infected
HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website bsky.app/profile/cram...
Meanwhile in Texas, health officials are scrambling to get a handle on a measles outbreak and suspect 200-300 are infected
February 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump and Musk’s takeover of the US government is a human disaster
HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website bsky.app/profile/cram...
Meanwhile in Texas, health officials are scrambling to get a handle on a measles outbreak and suspect 200-300 are infected
HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website bsky.app/profile/cram...
Meanwhile in Texas, health officials are scrambling to get a handle on a measles outbreak and suspect 200-300 are infected
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As seasonal flu surges and bird flu expands, CDC analyses of the outbreaks are missing.
Doctors, health departments, and the World Health Organization have looked to the agency for information and been met by silence.
@amymaxmen.bsky.social reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Doctors, health departments, and the World Health Organization have looked to the agency for information and been met by silence.
@amymaxmen.bsky.social reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Urgent CDC Data and Analyses on Influenza and Bird Flu Go Missing as Outbreaks Escalate - KFF Health News
Delays in urgent CDC analyses of seasonal flu and bird flu, and the agency’s silence, will harm Americans as outbreaks escalate, doctors and public health experts warn.
kffhealthnews.org
February 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As seasonal flu surges and bird flu expands, CDC analyses of the outbreaks are missing.
Doctors, health departments, and the World Health Organization have looked to the agency for information and been met by silence.
@amymaxmen.bsky.social reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Doctors, health departments, and the World Health Organization have looked to the agency for information and been met by silence.
@amymaxmen.bsky.social reports. ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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RFK just released his plan for HHS.
He claims he will “eliminate conflicts of interest that skew outcomes and perpetuate distrust.”
Hypocrisy. RFK profits from spreading disinformation about vaccines and suing vaccine makers, which creates distrust in science and kills people.
He claims he will “eliminate conflicts of interest that skew outcomes and perpetuate distrust.”
Hypocrisy. RFK profits from spreading disinformation about vaccines and suing vaccine makers, which creates distrust in science and kills people.
February 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM
RFK just released his plan for HHS.
He claims he will “eliminate conflicts of interest that skew outcomes and perpetuate distrust.”
Hypocrisy. RFK profits from spreading disinformation about vaccines and suing vaccine makers, which creates distrust in science and kills people.
He claims he will “eliminate conflicts of interest that skew outcomes and perpetuate distrust.”
Hypocrisy. RFK profits from spreading disinformation about vaccines and suing vaccine makers, which creates distrust in science and kills people.
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It's worth saying that while this news is gutting--it is NOT surprising. Science denialism has been brewing for decades. Many of us who have been doing this work for longer than COVID have been sounding the alarms about RFK Jr (and CHD) This was always his end game. And he finally got it.
February 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It's worth saying that while this news is gutting--it is NOT surprising. Science denialism has been brewing for decades. Many of us who have been doing this work for longer than COVID have been sounding the alarms about RFK Jr (and CHD) This was always his end game. And he finally got it.
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I am worried about:
- the future of vaccines
- the unchecked spread of bird flu
- the suppression of public health voices
- the rolling back HIV care access
- the assault on science and researchers
Today more than ever, I am worried about these things and the threat to our collective health.
- the future of vaccines
- the unchecked spread of bird flu
- the suppression of public health voices
- the rolling back HIV care access
- the assault on science and researchers
Today more than ever, I am worried about these things and the threat to our collective health.
February 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I am worried about:
- the future of vaccines
- the unchecked spread of bird flu
- the suppression of public health voices
- the rolling back HIV care access
- the assault on science and researchers
Today more than ever, I am worried about these things and the threat to our collective health.
- the future of vaccines
- the unchecked spread of bird flu
- the suppression of public health voices
- the rolling back HIV care access
- the assault on science and researchers
Today more than ever, I am worried about these things and the threat to our collective health.
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Major breaking trans news: The States of Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon have sued the Trump administration to block it from enforcing a national gender affirming care ban for those under 19 years of age.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
February 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Major breaking trans news: The States of Washington, Minnesota, and Oregon have sued the Trump administration to block it from enforcing a national gender affirming care ban for those under 19 years of age.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
This is the second major lawsuit over Trump's trans ban EO.
Docs to come.
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Temporary restraining order request filed in the transition care executive order ban.
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New filing: "PFLAG v. Trump (transition care EO)"
Doc #35: Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and…
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Doc #35: Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Bruce Boe, Cameron Coe, by and through their parent and next friend Claire Coe, Claire Coe, Robert Roe, by and…
[full entry below 👇]
Download PDF | View Full Case
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February 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Temporary restraining order request filed in the transition care executive order ban.
Remember to follow this bot for updates on LGBTQ related federal litigation!!!
Remember to follow this bot for updates on LGBTQ related federal litigation!!!
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NEW — DOGE now has full access to HHS Payment Management System, I’ve learned.
The system distributes almost $1 trillion per year in grants (largest in the govt) and supports all of NIH, CDC + many other public health initiatives. Musk guy Luke Farritor is actively delaying payments to recipients.
The system distributes almost $1 trillion per year in grants (largest in the govt) and supports all of NIH, CDC + many other public health initiatives. Musk guy Luke Farritor is actively delaying payments to recipients.
February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
NEW — DOGE now has full access to HHS Payment Management System, I’ve learned.
The system distributes almost $1 trillion per year in grants (largest in the govt) and supports all of NIH, CDC + many other public health initiatives. Musk guy Luke Farritor is actively delaying payments to recipients.
The system distributes almost $1 trillion per year in grants (largest in the govt) and supports all of NIH, CDC + many other public health initiatives. Musk guy Luke Farritor is actively delaying payments to recipients.
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Whatever one's position on foreign aid, no denying policy changes have consequences. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
February 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Whatever one's position on foreign aid, no denying policy changes have consequences. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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…City of Pittsburgh EMT service. They stole all of the ideas and innovation from Freedom House and eventually pushed out the men who actually invented the entire concept. Have a watch if you can for more information. www.wqed.org/freedomhouse/
Freedom House Ambulance
This 30-minute documentary with rare archival images, features the story of explores the rise and fall of Freedom House Ambulance.
www.wqed.org
February 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
…City of Pittsburgh EMT service. They stole all of the ideas and innovation from Freedom House and eventually pushed out the men who actually invented the entire concept. Have a watch if you can for more information. www.wqed.org/freedomhouse/
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Freedom House Ambulance Service was the first EMT service in the U.S. It was begun by a group of Black men in Pittsburgh in 1967. They were so effective that white people got angry that they didn’t have such a lifesaving service, so the Mayor cancelled Freedom House’s contract and started up the…
February 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Freedom House Ambulance Service was the first EMT service in the U.S. It was begun by a group of Black men in Pittsburgh in 1967. They were so effective that white people got angry that they didn’t have such a lifesaving service, so the Mayor cancelled Freedom House’s contract and started up the…
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Every Senator will now have to weigh in—and we aren’t giving up on any vote. #StopRFK
Our statement 👉
Our statement 👉
STATEMENT: The Fight Over RFK Jr.’s Nomination Is Not Over — Protect Our Care
Despite Party-Line Senate Finance Committee Vote, RFK Jr. Remains Dangerous and Unqualified to Lead HHS Washington D.C. — The Senate Finance Committee voted this morning to advance RFK Jr.’s nominatio...
www.protectourcare.org
February 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Every Senator will now have to weigh in—and we aren’t giving up on any vote. #StopRFK
Our statement 👉
Our statement 👉
Literally just one person, a physician who knows that RFKJr is a dangerous charlatan, needed to be brave today. And… that didn’t happen.
Now it comes down to a full Senate vote.
Now it comes down to a full Senate vote.
February 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Literally just one person, a physician who knows that RFKJr is a dangerous charlatan, needed to be brave today. And… that didn’t happen.
Now it comes down to a full Senate vote.
Now it comes down to a full Senate vote.
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Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Vaccines do not cause autism. You’ve almost certainly read that before — but often without a full explanation of how we know it to be true. Here's how we know.
www.statnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
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According to a senior CDC official, some of the pages that were removed on Friday have been reinstated due to backlash from the scientific community and the public. Keep speaking up, it matters!
February 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
According to a senior CDC official, some of the pages that were removed on Friday have been reinstated due to backlash from the scientific community and the public. Keep speaking up, it matters!
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New York protects gender identity in its constitution as voted by the people. The feds requiring entities in New York to discriminate against trans people are requiring them to break New York law. While the relevant laws are statutes, the NY Constitution requires the state to prevent discrimination.
The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care (Gift Article)
A White House executive order last week threatened to pull federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. But not providing the care could violate state law, Letitia James said in ...
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New York protects gender identity in its constitution as voted by the people. The feds requiring entities in New York to discriminate against trans people are requiring them to break New York law. While the relevant laws are statutes, the NY Constitution requires the state to prevent discrimination.
The WH celebrates as hospitals comply in advance with a cruel EO to take away evidence-based treatment from kids. The organizations doing this are breaking their oaths to do no harm and to advocate for their patients.
Inbox: The White House is celebrating reports that some hospitals have paused gender-affirming care for transgender youth in response to an executive order threatening their funding.
February 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The WH celebrates as hospitals comply in advance with a cruel EO to take away evidence-based treatment from kids. The organizations doing this are breaking their oaths to do no harm and to advocate for their patients.
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Inbox: The White House is celebrating reports that some hospitals have paused gender-affirming care for transgender youth in response to an executive order threatening their funding.
February 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Inbox: The White House is celebrating reports that some hospitals have paused gender-affirming care for transgender youth in response to an executive order threatening their funding.