Dr. Kellene Isom
@drkelleneisom.bsky.social
Professor of Nutrition Science, Registered Dietitian, Science supporter
‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber - The
Guardian
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I don’t understand how Ken Calvert keeps making it back in office. I wish I could vote for that region again and bring my votes that way.
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I don’t understand how Ken Calvert keeps making it back in office. I wish I could vote for that region again and bring my votes that way.
‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber — Guardian US
The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration
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February 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber - The
Guardian
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I don’t understand how Ken Calvert keeps making it back in office. I wish I could vote for that region again and bring my votes that way.
Guardian
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I don’t understand how Ken Calvert keeps making it back in office. I wish I could vote for that region again and bring my votes that way.
Today is Not My President Day! Join those who believe in Democracy at your city halls and capitol to support!
For those who feel alone, you are not!
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For those who feel alone, you are not!
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Opinion: Donald Trump doesn’t deserve to be celebrated on Presidents’ Day — Advocate
Today is a day of mourning for an America that turned away from its founding ideals and into the grip of authoritarianism, writes John Casey.
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February 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today is Not My President Day! Join those who believe in Democracy at your city halls and capitol to support!
For those who feel alone, you are not!
apple.news/AGPMFUM-4RFS...
For those who feel alone, you are not!
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Federal judge blocks Trump from slashing NIH funding in 22 states that sued - The Washington Post
Now people care! We’ve been telling you that cutting federal funds for research would hurt people—jobs included!
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Now people care! We’ve been telling you that cutting federal funds for research would hurt people—jobs included!
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Federal judge blocks Trump from slashing NIH funding in 22 states that sued — The Washington Post
Universities filed an additional lawsuit Monday that seeks to halt the cuts nationally.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Federal judge blocks Trump from slashing NIH funding in 22 states that sued - The Washington Post
Now people care! We’ve been telling you that cutting federal funds for research would hurt people—jobs included!
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Now people care! We’ve been telling you that cutting federal funds for research would hurt people—jobs included!
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These beliefs of his are horrifying!
Staffer at Musk's DOGE resigns after racist social media posts exposed - CNBC
Staffer at Musk's DOGE resigns after racist social media posts exposed - CNBC
February 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
These beliefs of his are horrifying!
Staffer at Musk's DOGE resigns after racist social media posts exposed - CNBC
Staffer at Musk's DOGE resigns after racist social media posts exposed - CNBC
“At least 2% of federal workers have said yes, according to the Trump administration.” They were planning to retire anyway.
Judge delays deadline for federal workers to accept Trump administration’s resignation offer - NPR
Judge delays deadline for federal workers to accept Trump administration’s resignation offer - NPR
February 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
“At least 2% of federal workers have said yes, according to the Trump administration.” They were planning to retire anyway.
Judge delays deadline for federal workers to accept Trump administration’s resignation offer - NPR
Judge delays deadline for federal workers to accept Trump administration’s resignation offer - NPR
Dr. Cassidy admits he is up for reelection and was worried if he didn’t vote for a Kennedy Trump would retaliate against him. I love your dedication to you medical oath of do no harm Dr. Cassidy! 😟
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How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr. as health secretary
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Dr. Cassidy admits he is up for reelection and was worried if he didn’t vote for a Kennedy Trump would retaliate against him. I love your dedication to you medical oath of do no harm Dr. Cassidy! 😟
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I think this is a fair action by Orange man. The council should have kicked us out in November because they saw that Americans don’t believe in human rights for all.
NEW: Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and stopping funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency, which provides services to Palestinian refugees in the Middle East, a White House official said.
Trump to withdraw U.S. from UN human rights council a second time
Trump's orders will be signed on the same day he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I think this is a fair action by Orange man. The council should have kicked us out in November because they saw that Americans don’t believe in human rights for all.
Canada and Mexico hit back after Trump signs order for punishing tariffs - The Guardian
Other countries’ leaders have to explain to Trump how to properly do international relations. 😂
Other countries’ leaders have to explain to Trump how to properly do international relations. 😂
February 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Canada and Mexico hit back after Trump signs order for punishing tariffs - The Guardian
Other countries’ leaders have to explain to Trump how to properly do international relations. 😂
Other countries’ leaders have to explain to Trump how to properly do international relations. 😂
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Im quoted in this @wired.com story about the effects of the NIH mess, written by a journalist using a pseudonym for their own safety 💔#AcademicSky 🧪
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The Damage to Federal Medical Research Is Already Done
Clinical trials may have to be scrapped, research applications will be pushed back, and unpaid researchers will quickly leave the sector—even if the Trump administration’s funding pause is only tempor...
www.wired.com
February 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Im quoted in this @wired.com story about the effects of the NIH mess, written by a journalist using a pseudonym for their own safety 💔#AcademicSky 🧪
www.wired.com/story/life-s...
www.wired.com/story/life-s...
So disrespectful!
Proposals were due January 23. Now archived - that means it is permanently canceled. Everyone who prepared a proposal wasted their time. Because there is no reason to study how organisms adapt to climate change - who cares, am right Mr. and Mrs. MAGA? #AcademicSky 🧪
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Organismal Response to Climate Change (ORCC)
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February 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
So disrespectful!
There is Trump’s DEI scapegoat! The female! She should have been home pregnant and barefoot washing dishes as a trad wife. Shame on her!
JUST IN: The Army released the identity of the third crew member aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly airport crash near DCA as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, an aviation officer and past ROTC cadet.
Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified
The Army released the identify of the third crew member aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly airport crash near DCA as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, an aviation officer and past ROTC cadet.
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February 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
There is Trump’s DEI scapegoat! The female! She should have been home pregnant and barefoot washing dishes as a trad wife. Shame on her!
Diversity, equity, inclusion are words that have positive meaning and should not be demonized.
Government sites can remove language related to DEI...but that doesn’t mean you have to.
February 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Diversity, equity, inclusion are words that have positive meaning and should not be demonized.
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helpful summary of the OMB chaos
... @nytimes.com "The Daily" podcast
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... @nytimes.com "The Daily" podcast
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Trump Freezes Trillions. Chaos Ensues.
The Daily · Episode
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January 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
helpful summary of the OMB chaos
... @nytimes.com "The Daily" podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/0Bb4...
... @nytimes.com "The Daily" podcast
open.spotify.com/episode/0Bb4...
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there are people who will ignore or perhaps even defend what is happening until it directly affects them or a family member...whether it is job loss, a grant or loan or research freeze...
January 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
there are people who will ignore or perhaps even defend what is happening until it directly affects them or a family member...whether it is job loss, a grant or loan or research freeze...
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“One huge thing we underplay for people in their 60s is that they’re really going through a period of change,” says Dr Angela Sanford, a care provider.
We spoke with experts about health in your 60s and how to best prepare:
We spoke with experts about health in your 60s and how to best prepare:
How do I stay healthy in my 60s?
People in their 60s are living longer today than in previous generations. We asked experts how they can best prepare
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January 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“One huge thing we underplay for people in their 60s is that they’re really going through a period of change,” says Dr Angela Sanford, a care provider.
We spoke with experts about health in your 60s and how to best prepare:
We spoke with experts about health in your 60s and how to best prepare:
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Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
January 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)
Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)