Hawk, MD MPH
@diahawk.bsky.social
Perpetually exhausted, cynical idealist. If it’s not intersectional, it’s not progress. Late diagnosed AuHD. Yes I’m giving all of you the disappointed mom face
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Heartbreaking news… Tonight, many of our friends were let go, and tomorrow, even more will follow. Word is that all probationary employees at NPS will be let go. 😭
February 14, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Heartbreaking news… Tonight, many of our friends were let go, and tomorrow, even more will follow. Word is that all probationary employees at NPS will be let go. 😭
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
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...they're eating the protections for the people who live there.
February 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
...they're eating the protections for the people who live there.
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Anyway here's how it played in the press last time anything went this far, just for reference
February 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Anyway here's how it played in the press last time anything went this far, just for reference
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Erasing our history won't erase us.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website
The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for gay rights. Later, the Q+ also disappeared.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Erasing our history won't erase us.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
Transgender people have always been here — and we always will be.
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What is it about watching a 4-year-old tell a 78-year-old with the maturity of a 2-year-old to "shut up and go away" that is SO deeply satisfying?
February 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
What is it about watching a 4-year-old tell a 78-year-old with the maturity of a 2-year-old to "shut up and go away" that is SO deeply satisfying?
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We have never seen an unelected bureaucrat have as many government contracts and receive as much corporate welfare as Elon Musk.
February 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We have never seen an unelected bureaucrat have as many government contracts and receive as much corporate welfare as Elon Musk.
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JPMORGAN: “.. it is clear that a new global trade conflict has started. A widely established body of economic literature sees tariff hikes as a tax
“.. studies of the 2018-19 US trade war conclude that the tariff costs were borne primarily by US consumers ..”
“.. studies of the 2018-19 US trade war conclude that the tariff costs were borne primarily by US consumers ..”
February 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
JPMORGAN: “.. it is clear that a new global trade conflict has started. A widely established body of economic literature sees tariff hikes as a tax
“.. studies of the 2018-19 US trade war conclude that the tariff costs were borne primarily by US consumers ..”
“.. studies of the 2018-19 US trade war conclude that the tariff costs were borne primarily by US consumers ..”
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The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
February 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Indigenous People of North America have decided to go back to calling the Gulf of Mexico, “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl”. It is what the Nahuatl People originally called it as it is the domain of the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue, who is assoc w/water bodies, including the Gulf of Mexico.
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Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:
www.404media.co/declassified...
www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
www.404media.co
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:
www.404media.co/declassified...
www.404media.co/declassified...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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I am begging the national media to start taking this seriously.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
NEW — OMB temporarily pauses all agency grants and loans programs.
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
Per copy of memo: "The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars that does not improve the day-to-day lives of those we serve."
January 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I am begging the national media to start taking this seriously.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
Stop buying the claims that the framing of "temporary" or "pause."
They are altering the review processes of federally funded scientific research from merit-based peer review processes to political screening by ideologues.
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A memo leaked to the Associated Press reveals that the White House has told the U.S. CDC to stop working with the WHO immediately.
This breaks protocol which requires the approval of Congress and a one-year notice to leave the WHO.
This breaks protocol which requires the approval of Congress and a one-year notice to leave the WHO.
January 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A memo leaked to the Associated Press reveals that the White House has told the U.S. CDC to stop working with the WHO immediately.
This breaks protocol which requires the approval of Congress and a one-year notice to leave the WHO.
This breaks protocol which requires the approval of Congress and a one-year notice to leave the WHO.
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A quick note: It is my view that the term “First Felon” should be capitalized both out of respect and because it refers to a very specific individual.
New pod with @gtconway.bsky.social is up. We discuss our first felon president and more.
youtube.com
January 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A quick note: It is my view that the term “First Felon” should be capitalized both out of respect and because it refers to a very specific individual.
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Big News: This week, Medicare Part D patients will see their annual out-of-pocket drug costs capped at $2,000. We worked to pass this landmark reform that will help millions of seniors afford their prescription drugs.
January 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Big News: This week, Medicare Part D patients will see their annual out-of-pocket drug costs capped at $2,000. We worked to pass this landmark reform that will help millions of seniors afford their prescription drugs.
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⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
![Answer
Under the new algorithm, posts by [redacted] could be considered too
negative might include those that express strong dissent against established narratives or institutions, or those that portray a very bleak or cynical view of societal or political outcomes. Here are some examples based on posts found on X:
• Posts that directly attack or insult powerful figures or institutions could be seen as too negative, especially if they suggest systemic manipulation or deceit. This includes posts that question official narratives or imply widespread misinformation by political influencers.
• Comments on the manipulation of public sentiment or the encouragement of negative social behaviors, like casual sadism or misinformation, would likely be viewed negatively under an algorithm designed to reduce the spread of content that could be seen as objectionable or divisive.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreiapqtacqylbomifj7xltpfszng5mgohvobnovdjrutbytm5d655aq@jpeg)
![If X wants to limit reach for [redacted] negative posts, what are the top 5 examples of posts of hers that X considers negative?
Answer
X might consider limiting the reach of C posts based on the following examples, which could be perceived as negative or controversial:
1. Criticism of Government Actions: A post where she describes actions by the US and UK governments as
"unforgivable malfeasance" could be seen as highly critical and potentially inflammatory. This kind of statement might be flagged for its political nature and could be interpreted as negative by X's algorithms or moderation policies.
2. Commentary on Social Media Misinformation: Her post about people who downplayed the USS Liberty story while pushing another narrative suggests a critique of selective information dissemination. This could be viewed as negative if it's seen as promoting conspiracy theories or misinformation.
Accusations Against Public Figures: Mentioning Joel Kaplan's collaboration with the Israeli government to restrict criticism on social media platforms might be viewed negatively due to its accusatory tone towards individuals or entities. Such posts can be controversial and might trigger moderation for potentially spreading unverified claims.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreictojvsrghhm3cju3cp5cbvxxd2uf4fqdayafta2xaflshdec5xnu@jpeg)
January 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
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The Rump He Had to Dump
"Okay ladies, so this is why we don't mix fonts on the covers..."
January 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Rump He Had to Dump
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Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
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They do this ON PURPOSE hoping we’ll be too busy to jump through their stupid hoops and they’ll be off the hook for paying.
Want a specific example of the death by a thousand cuts that is #PriorAuthorization?
Here is an example from yesterday in clinic
A short 🧵
I get a note in my inbox that a patient of mine was denied inhaled budesonide for their asthma
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Here is an example from yesterday in clinic
A short 🧵
I get a note in my inbox that a patient of mine was denied inhaled budesonide for their asthma
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December 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM
They do this ON PURPOSE hoping we’ll be too busy to jump through their stupid hoops and they’ll be off the hook for paying.
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It’s almost as if the denial is used for all cases. 🤔
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Today I spent 25 minutes for a “peer to peer” medical review to try and overturn a denial for a patient’s MRI.
The board certified MD who denied my claim is an OB/GYN. Who apparently never read any of my notes.
3 questions later with a “peer” and the MRI was approved.
The board certified MD who denied my claim is an OB/GYN. Who apparently never read any of my notes.
3 questions later with a “peer” and the MRI was approved.
December 11, 2024 at 11:56 AM
It’s almost as if the denial is used for all cases. 🤔
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We are about to be a part of the most vivid and vicious expression in modern times of the richest among us grabbing as much as they can for themselves, no matter how much pain they cause. Out of this must come a renewed and intensified opposition and commitment to the common good.
December 11, 2024 at 3:18 AM
We are about to be a part of the most vivid and vicious expression in modern times of the richest among us grabbing as much as they can for themselves, no matter how much pain they cause. Out of this must come a renewed and intensified opposition and commitment to the common good.
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Filling out the form took me 6 minutes (it was 3 pages)
I put it in the "to fax" tray
So now we wait
14 minutes of my day for a single cheap med for a single patient
I have a lot of patients on a lot of meds
This is why physicians are pissed and why #PriorAuthorization is bullshit
endofrant/
I put it in the "to fax" tray
So now we wait
14 minutes of my day for a single cheap med for a single patient
I have a lot of patients on a lot of meds
This is why physicians are pissed and why #PriorAuthorization is bullshit
endofrant/
a man in a tuxedo is saying it 's done .
ALT: a man in a tuxedo is saying it 's done .
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Filling out the form took me 6 minutes (it was 3 pages)
I put it in the "to fax" tray
So now we wait
14 minutes of my day for a single cheap med for a single patient
I have a lot of patients on a lot of meds
This is why physicians are pissed and why #PriorAuthorization is bullshit
endofrant/
I put it in the "to fax" tray
So now we wait
14 minutes of my day for a single cheap med for a single patient
I have a lot of patients on a lot of meds
This is why physicians are pissed and why #PriorAuthorization is bullshit
endofrant/
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December 10, 2024 at 5:21 PM