Julie Scofield
@juelzly.bsky.social
Public Health. Nonprofit Exec, HIV &Hepatitis. Organizer.
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Think big? Oh yeah! There are far more organized, intelligent and dangerous forces at work, for many decades, to get to this point. Trump is just one very visible cockroach in a corrupt ecosystem of multiple colonies. Until they are dealt with, rebuilding will be difficult.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Think big? Oh yeah! There are far more organized, intelligent and dangerous forces at work, for many decades, to get to this point. Trump is just one very visible cockroach in a corrupt ecosystem of multiple colonies. Until they are dealt with, rebuilding will be difficult.
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Unfortunately, I can confirm that this is true.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
Hearing news that Carl Dieffenbach, the Director of the Division of AIDS at #NIH (NIAID), has been removed from his position because he was "not aligned with HHS/OMB."
Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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Russell Vought continues to remove great scientists as part of the Project 2025 mission to politicize and destroy NIH.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Unfortunately, I can confirm that this is true.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
I have known Carl for 2 decades and he is smart, dedicated, and quite apolitical, focused on science and getting stuff done on important problems.
Huge unnecessary loss of leadership and expertise.
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By way of public health context, this estimated level of mortality impact would rank in the top ten causes of death in the nation:
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
House Bill Seen Causing 51,000 Preventable Deaths Annually
Health care scientists warm the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will strip health insurance from millions and cause thousands of preventable deaths annually
ldi.upenn.edu
July 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
By way of public health context, this estimated level of mortality impact would rank in the top ten causes of death in the nation:
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
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Updated drug fatality data are issued by NCHS at CDC every month on a designated day, and today was that day -- but no data update occurred. As these data are critical for guiding and gauging the progress of national efforts, this is a real loss for public health.
www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vs...
www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vs...
Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data
Map and trend line show provisional national counts and state-level percent changes in overdose deaths—updated monthly
www.cdc.gov
October 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Updated drug fatality data are issued by NCHS at CDC every month on a designated day, and today was that day -- but no data update occurred. As these data are critical for guiding and gauging the progress of national efforts, this is a real loss for public health.
www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vs...
www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vs...
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Powerfully symbolic ice statue spelling Democracy was placed in front of the Capitol in DC.
October 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Powerfully symbolic ice statue spelling Democracy was placed in front of the Capitol in DC.
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On what planet did they find Mike Johnson.
He is clearly an alien.
He is clearly an alien.
Swearing in isn’t some ceremony. You aren’t a member of Congress until it happens. He knows that.
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
No phones, no staff, nothing.
I had to escort her into the Capitol on Wed bc Capitol police must treat her as a public visitor until she’s sworn in. And solo visitors aren’t allowed during shutdown!
Johnson: "Grijalva should be working for her constituents right now. I don't know what she's doing. I keep seeing their political stunt videos. She should be in her office. She should be working or in the district for her constituents" (Grijalva is not in fact a Rep. b/c Johnson refuses to seat her)
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
On what planet did they find Mike Johnson.
He is clearly an alien.
He is clearly an alien.
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Over 170 US citizens held by immigration agents — some for days without contact —Propublica
www.rawstory.com/immigration-...
www.rawstory.com/immigration-...
Over 170 US citizens held by immigration agents — some for days without contact
We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.by Nicole Foy, photography by Sarahbeth ManeyProPublica is a Pulitzer...
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October 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Over 170 US citizens held by immigration agents — some for days without contact —Propublica
www.rawstory.com/immigration-...
www.rawstory.com/immigration-...
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Just bone chilling. And when the imprisonment of critics is combined with his offer to enrich and immunize his loyalists, this is how democracies die fast.
But it's still our choice. Don't let him silence you.
But it's still our choice. Don't let him silence you.
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Just bone chilling. And when the imprisonment of critics is combined with his offer to enrich and immunize his loyalists, this is how democracies die fast.
But it's still our choice. Don't let him silence you.
But it's still our choice. Don't let him silence you.
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Congratulations @defendpublichealth.bsky.social for having your "Whopper of the Week" called out in Newsweek: www.newsweek.com/press-ganey-...
Press Ganey CEO on Qualtrics deal: AI market is "extremely competitive"
Inside the $6.75 billion deal between two data giants—plus, news from Amazon and Cleveland Clinic.
www.newsweek.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations @defendpublichealth.bsky.social for having your "Whopper of the Week" called out in Newsweek: www.newsweek.com/press-ganey-...
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Another “lived experience” reminder about the importance of #vaccines. #Measles #mumps
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/06/c...
Commentary: A plea to protect our children
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/06/c...
Commentary: A plea to protect our children
Commentary: A plea to protect our children
Vaccination requirements kept our communities safe. Do not listen to anti-vaccine rhetoric. Do not gamble with your child’s health.
www.orlandosentinel.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Another “lived experience” reminder about the importance of #vaccines. #Measles #mumps
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/06/c...
Commentary: A plea to protect our children
www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/06/c...
Commentary: A plea to protect our children
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Howard Lutnick is, I think, the quintessential shanda fur die goyim of our current moment.
(Stephen Miller isn't a shanda fur die goyim. Stephen Miller is a Nazi. There's a nuantial difference here.)
(Stephen Miller isn't a shanda fur die goyim. Stephen Miller is a Nazi. There's a nuantial difference here.)
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.
My full statement:
My full statement:
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.
My full statement:
My full statement:
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@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
#DefendPublicHealth #WhopperOfTheWeek
#RFKJrResign
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@defendpublichealth.bsky.social
#DefendPublicHealth #WhopperOfTheWeek
#RFKJrResign
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October 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.
Write a Letter to Senator Jon Husted to Defend Public Health in Ohio
On October 15th the Ohio chapter of Defend Public Health will convene in Columbus to deliver as many cards from constituents as possible to Senator Jon Husted to "thank" him for threatening the health...
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October 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.
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Are you in Ohio? Know someone who is? Step up. Let Senator Jon Husted hear from you!
Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.
Write a Letter to Senator Jon Husted to Defend Public Health in Ohio
On October 15th the Ohio chapter of Defend Public Health will convene in Columbus to deliver as many cards from constituents as possible to Senator Jon Husted to "thank" him for threatening the health...
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October 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Are you in Ohio? Know someone who is? Step up. Let Senator Jon Husted hear from you!
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Are you in Ohio? Know someone who is? Step up. Let Senator Jon Husted hear from you!
Sharing again for Ohio folks as we will be printing these Husted "thank you" cards early next week for Columbus delivery. I know many folks here have thoughts about his votes re PH & healthcare. Please take 60 seconds to write so we can share them with his staffers, and please share w/ Ohio friends!
Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Are you in Ohio? Know someone who is? Step up. Let Senator Jon Husted hear from you!
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Sharing again for Ohio folks as we will be printing these Husted "thank you" cards early next week for Columbus delivery. I know many folks here have thoughts about his votes re PH & healthcare. Please take 60 seconds to write so we can share them with his staffers, and please share w/ Ohio friends!
Tell Jon Husted what you think about his track record on health and healthcare in #Ohio. Letters will be printed on note cards and hand delivered to his office on October 15th.
Write a Letter to Senator Jon Husted to Defend Public Health in Ohio
On October 15th the Ohio chapter of Defend Public Health will convene in Columbus to deliver as many cards from constituents as possible to Senator Jon Husted to "thank" him for threatening the health...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Sharing again for Ohio folks as we will be printing these Husted "thank you" cards early next week for Columbus delivery. I know many folks here have thoughts about his votes re PH & healthcare. Please take 60 seconds to write so we can share them with his staffers, and please share w/ Ohio friends!
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This. Exactly.
Shapiro: “I’m the Commander-in-Chief of the Pennsylvania National Guard.”
Trump will not use it for his chaos. 🔥
Trump will not use it for his chaos. 🔥
October 10, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This. Exactly.
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An important and personal, heartfelt op-ed from @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy We Must Stand with Our #Trans Neighbors.
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
We Must Stand with Our Trans Neighbors | Defend Public Health
Most of us have some hobby or favorite activity we do to keep ourselves sane amid the pressures of daily living and the increasing political madness that is the USA. For me, it’s performing in communi...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
An important and personal, heartfelt op-ed from @defendpublichealth.bsky.social's @brucemirken.mas.to.ap.brid.gy We Must Stand with Our #Trans Neighbors.
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
www.defendpublichealth.org/opinion/we-m...
I couldn't agree more. Thank you, Bruce
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The acting CDC Director has no knowledge, training or experience in science/public health. Trump has no knowledge, training or experience in science/public health.
Both are calling to make the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots, which makes absolutely no scientific or public health sense.
Both are calling to make the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots, which makes absolutely no scientific or public health sense.
Acting CDC boss wants to break up MMR vaccine into three shots
Jim O’Neill joins President Donald Trump’s call for three distinct measles, mumps and rubella shots, claiming a separation would ‘reduce the risk of side effects’ and ‘maximize parental choice’
www.independent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The acting CDC Director has no knowledge, training or experience in science/public health. Trump has no knowledge, training or experience in science/public health.
Both are calling to make the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots, which makes absolutely no scientific or public health sense.
Both are calling to make the MMR vaccine into 3 separate shots, which makes absolutely no scientific or public health sense.
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The MMR shot is safe and effective, and there is no credible evidence otherwise.
Breaking MMR into three shots means 3x more copays at the doctor’s office, 3x more hours of missed work, 3x more bummed out kiddos, and probably more than 3x as many kids who aren’t fully vaccinated.
Breaking MMR into three shots means 3x more copays at the doctor’s office, 3x more hours of missed work, 3x more bummed out kiddos, and probably more than 3x as many kids who aren’t fully vaccinated.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The MMR shot is safe and effective, and there is no credible evidence otherwise.
Breaking MMR into three shots means 3x more copays at the doctor’s office, 3x more hours of missed work, 3x more bummed out kiddos, and probably more than 3x as many kids who aren’t fully vaccinated.
Breaking MMR into three shots means 3x more copays at the doctor’s office, 3x more hours of missed work, 3x more bummed out kiddos, and probably more than 3x as many kids who aren’t fully vaccinated.
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These shitbirds like to falsely accuse doctors of giving vaccines just to make money. If that were the case they’d be overjoyed by this giving MMR as three separate shots right?
THEY ARE NOT OVERJOYED.
Among other things, this idiotic idea will add to the strain on the U.S. healthcare system.
THEY ARE NOT OVERJOYED.
Among other things, this idiotic idea will add to the strain on the U.S. healthcare system.
Acting CDC boss wants to break up MMR vaccine into three shots
Jim O’Neill joins President Donald Trump’s call for three distinct measles, mumps and rubella shots, claiming a separation would ‘reduce the risk of side effects’ and ‘maximize parental choice’
www.independent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
These shitbirds like to falsely accuse doctors of giving vaccines just to make money. If that were the case they’d be overjoyed by this giving MMR as three separate shots right?
THEY ARE NOT OVERJOYED.
Among other things, this idiotic idea will add to the strain on the U.S. healthcare system.
THEY ARE NOT OVERJOYED.
Among other things, this idiotic idea will add to the strain on the U.S. healthcare system.
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Every single barrier that is put up against vaccination carves off more and more people who won’t be able to get their kids fully vaccinated.
The Republican Congress could STOP THIS AT ANY TIME.
The Republican Congress could STOP THIS AT ANY TIME.
October 9, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Every single barrier that is put up against vaccination carves off more and more people who won’t be able to get their kids fully vaccinated.
The Republican Congress could STOP THIS AT ANY TIME.
The Republican Congress could STOP THIS AT ANY TIME.