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CDC Scientist here. I made it through the RIF and am bracing for what comes next. It is chaos. It is traumatic. I'm here to bear witness and document what I'm seeing and experiencing.
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Why I made this account: I've been with CDC for going on a decade. I'm scared. I've tried to get information out through other channels and it falls flat. Let me be clear: This is not about efficiency. This is not about saving money. THIS IS A COUP. #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #wearefucked
Fucking gross.
The U.S. Army is planning a massive parade in Washington for its 250th anniversary conveniently on Trump’s 79th birthday. It will feature 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, 6,600 troops, fireworks, and a full day of festivities. All on the taxpayers’ dime, of course.
May 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Fucking gross.
May 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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cluck schumer - you know, cuz he's a chicken
April 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
cluck schumer - you know, cuz he's a chicken
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"Difference, for Kennedy, is not something to be accommodated, celebrated, or cultivated. It is a tragedy to be stamped out."
RFK Jr. is wrong about autism
His lies endanger neurodivergent people — and everyone else.
www.publicnotice.co
April 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"Difference, for Kennedy, is not something to be accommodated, celebrated, or cultivated. It is a tragedy to be stamped out."
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The closure of the CDC’s entire FOIA office is unacceptable and in fact, illegal.
Americans shouldn't be left in the dark about how the CDC is operating.
Transparency matters. So we're suing.
Americans shouldn't be left in the dark about how the CDC is operating.
Transparency matters. So we're suing.
CREW sues to challenge destruction of CDC FOIA office - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The closure of the CDC's entire FOIA office violates both FOIA and the Administrative Procedure Act and the CDC must be compelled to follow the law.
www.citizensforethics.org
April 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The closure of the CDC’s entire FOIA office is unacceptable and in fact, illegal.
Americans shouldn't be left in the dark about how the CDC is operating.
Transparency matters. So we're suing.
Americans shouldn't be left in the dark about how the CDC is operating.
Transparency matters. So we're suing.
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Kilmar Garcia was mistakenly deported.
The WH mistakenly sent a demand letter to Harvard.
A US citizen was mistakenly arrested and held by ICE in Florida.
... these aren't mistakes. They're tests.
The WH mistakenly sent a demand letter to Harvard.
A US citizen was mistakenly arrested and held by ICE in Florida.
... these aren't mistakes. They're tests.
April 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Kilmar Garcia was mistakenly deported.
The WH mistakenly sent a demand letter to Harvard.
A US citizen was mistakenly arrested and held by ICE in Florida.
... these aren't mistakes. They're tests.
The WH mistakenly sent a demand letter to Harvard.
A US citizen was mistakenly arrested and held by ICE in Florida.
... these aren't mistakes. They're tests.
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New: A 64-page HHS restructuring proposal outlines sweeping cuts to US public health.
Here it is, in its entirety.
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
Here it is, in its entirety.
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
New: A 64-page HHS restructuring proposal outlines sweeping cuts to US public health. Here it is, in its entirety.
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open.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
New: A 64-page HHS restructuring proposal outlines sweeping cuts to US public health.
Here it is, in its entirety.
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
Here it is, in its entirety.
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
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Scoop: Leaked PDF outlines major HHS restructuring proposal—authenticity not yet confirmed.
“The stuff the American public has lost already...is impossible for most people to understand. The safety nets are being blown up right and left.”
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
“The stuff the American public has lost already...is impossible for most people to understand. The safety nets are being blown up right and left.”
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
Scoop: Leaked PDF outlines major HHS restructuring proposal—authenticity not yet confirmed. "The safety nets are being blown up right and left."
Floated cuts include some programs mandated by Congress.
open.substack.com
April 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Scoop: Leaked PDF outlines major HHS restructuring proposal—authenticity not yet confirmed.
“The stuff the American public has lost already...is impossible for most people to understand. The safety nets are being blown up right and left.”
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
“The stuff the American public has lost already...is impossible for most people to understand. The safety nets are being blown up right and left.”
open.substack.com/pub/insideme...
I saw the leaked #HHS reorg and budget draft yesterday morning. By the end of the day, several journalists had published on it. I recommend looking at it directly. It is complete and total destruction. This is #project2025. #cdc #rfkjr #thisisacoup #wearefucked
April 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I saw the leaked #HHS reorg and budget draft yesterday morning. By the end of the day, several journalists had published on it. I recommend looking at it directly. It is complete and total destruction. This is #project2025. #cdc #rfkjr #thisisacoup #wearefucked
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These are not detainments—they are kidnappings.
These are not deportations—they are human trafficking.
These are not detention centers—they are concentration camps.
Language matters.
This is fascism.
These are not deportations—they are human trafficking.
These are not detention centers—they are concentration camps.
Language matters.
This is fascism.
April 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
These are not detainments—they are kidnappings.
These are not deportations—they are human trafficking.
These are not detention centers—they are concentration camps.
Language matters.
This is fascism.
These are not deportations—they are human trafficking.
These are not detention centers—they are concentration camps.
Language matters.
This is fascism.
For the people who have been showing up week after week to show support for the CDC and public health, thank you with all of my heart. For @warnock.senate.gov and @hankjohnson.house.gov, thanks for showing up today, but what's the plan for tomorrow? #impeachment #thisisacoup
Lawmakers join protests outside CDC
Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Congressman Hank Johnson were among the lawmakers in attendance.
www.11alive.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
For the people who have been showing up week after week to show support for the CDC and public health, thank you with all of my heart. For @warnock.senate.gov and @hankjohnson.house.gov, thanks for showing up today, but what's the plan for tomorrow? #impeachment #thisisacoup
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⚠️ BREAKING:
U.S. 🇺🇲 Sees 2.24 Million COVID-19 Cases in a Week as COVID-19 Transmission Surges to 28.3%
Currently 1 in 149 Americans Infected.
U.S. 🇺🇲 Sees 2.24 Million COVID-19 Cases in a Week as COVID-19 Transmission Surges to 28.3%
Currently 1 in 149 Americans Infected.
April 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
⚠️ BREAKING:
U.S. 🇺🇲 Sees 2.24 Million COVID-19 Cases in a Week as COVID-19 Transmission Surges to 28.3%
Currently 1 in 149 Americans Infected.
U.S. 🇺🇲 Sees 2.24 Million COVID-19 Cases in a Week as COVID-19 Transmission Surges to 28.3%
Currently 1 in 149 Americans Infected.
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The Trump regime is on the cusp of a showdown with the Supreme Court.
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
The two tipping points for when we officially become a dictatorship could occur this week
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
April 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Trump regime is on the cusp of a showdown with the Supreme Court.
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
How do your tax dollars get back into your community? Health departments and non-profits get funding for public health programming like vaccine education and overdose prevention from CDC - all through grants.gov. Now DOGE controls that too. #thisisacoup
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DOGE takes over federal grants website, wresting control of billions
A DOGE engineer removed users’ access to grants.gov, threatening to further slow the process of awarding thousands of federal grants per year.
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April 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
How do your tax dollars get back into your community? Health departments and non-profits get funding for public health programming like vaccine education and overdose prevention from CDC - all through grants.gov. Now DOGE controls that too. #thisisacoup
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During #NPHW, we're sharing insights those who've dedicated their careers to saving public health at the #CDC. Find out how you can be part of the solution: bit.ly/firedfeds
April 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
During #NPHW, we're sharing insights those who've dedicated their careers to saving public health at the #CDC. Find out how you can be part of the solution: bit.ly/firedfeds
Thank you Fired but Fighting for keeping the stories of CDC colleagues going! #cdc #hhs #rfkjr #thisisacoup
From past to present, #CDC employees have played a crucial role in saving public health. This #NPHW, explore their stories—and discover how you can help: bit.ly/firedfeds
April 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Thank you Fired but Fighting for keeping the stories of CDC colleagues going! #cdc #hhs #rfkjr #thisisacoup
Don't believe anything you hear from Trump or his goons. They are all lying and killing people for profit and personal gain. This is not about efficiency. This is not about saving money. THIS IS A COUP. #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #hhs #measles
No Sign of Texas Measles Outbreak Slowing, Contrary to RFK Jr.’s Claims
www.factcheck.org/2025/04/no-s...
#RFKJr #Measles #TexasMeaslesOutbreak #factcheck
www.factcheck.org/2025/04/no-s...
#RFKJr #Measles #TexasMeaslesOutbreak #factcheck
April 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Don't believe anything you hear from Trump or his goons. They are all lying and killing people for profit and personal gain. This is not about efficiency. This is not about saving money. THIS IS A COUP. #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #hhs #measles
Fuck this is embarrassing. No communication from RFK Jr, or any leadership, but I can read about the fate of CDC in an OpEd he wrote for the fucking NY Post... nypost.com/2025/04/10/o... #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #coup #hhs
RFK Jr.: I’m fighting chronic disease, slashing unhealthy fat at HHS
Spending more money but doing the same things will not fix America’s chronic health problems, that’s why we are making radical changes at HHS.
nypost.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Fuck this is embarrassing. No communication from RFK Jr, or any leadership, but I can read about the fate of CDC in an OpEd he wrote for the fucking NY Post... nypost.com/2025/04/10/o... #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #coup #hhs
Why I made this account: I've been with CDC for going on a decade. I'm scared. I've tried to get information out through other channels and it falls flat. Let me be clear: This is not about efficiency. This is not about saving money. THIS IS A COUP. #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #wearefucked
April 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Why I made this account: I've been with CDC for going on a decade. I'm scared. I've tried to get information out through other channels and it falls flat. Let me be clear: This is not about efficiency. This is not about saving money. THIS IS A COUP. #cdc #publichealth #rfkjr #wearefucked
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On four separate occasions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, has suggested that the measles outbreak in Texas, which is now over 500 cases, is beginning to subside and grow more slowly. But a review of state data indicates there’s no decline yet in the pace of cases.
April 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
On four separate occasions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, has suggested that the measles outbreak in Texas, which is now over 500 cases, is beginning to subside and grow more slowly. But a review of state data indicates there’s no decline yet in the pace of cases.
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3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
On Monday we are expecting to hear the reorganization plans for HHS. After already being left in shambles from the RIF last week, with no guidance from leadership, we're bracing for more devastation and chaos. #cdc #publichealth #hhs #rfkjr #werefucked #thisisacoup
April 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
On Monday we are expecting to hear the reorganization plans for HHS. After already being left in shambles from the RIF last week, with no guidance from leadership, we're bracing for more devastation and chaos. #cdc #publichealth #hhs #rfkjr #werefucked #thisisacoup
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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 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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...
I made it through the RIF. Survivor's guilt is real. For the last week I've had to show up in person not knowing what happens next. Did you know that CDC leadership cannot definitively say the RIFs are over? #fascistcoup #cdc #tryingtokeepfoodonthetable #rfkjr #wearefucked
This #NPHW we are spotlighting quotes from current and former #CDC employees. For more information on how you can join the fight to protect public health: bit.ly/firedfeds
April 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I made it through the RIF. Survivor's guilt is real. For the last week I've had to show up in person not knowing what happens next. Did you know that CDC leadership cannot definitively say the RIFs are over? #fascistcoup #cdc #tryingtokeepfoodonthetable #rfkjr #wearefucked
For weeks I've been wondering where the fuck our leadership is... Dr. Susan Monarez was named as Acting CDC Director by Trump on January 23rd. Came across this today: open.substack.com/pub/insideme... #cdc #rfkjr #wearefucked
Scoop: CDC has no Acting Director, sources confirm.
The power vacuum means upcoming vaccine recommendation decisions will legally fall to RFK Jr.
open.substack.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
For weeks I've been wondering where the fuck our leadership is... Dr. Susan Monarez was named as Acting CDC Director by Trump on January 23rd. Came across this today: open.substack.com/pub/insideme... #cdc #rfkjr #wearefucked