Julie West
@juleswest1313.bsky.social
Showing up and doing the things you love says to an authoritarian, “You have no place to root here.”
Heather Cox Richardson
RN, highrisk OB, healthcare IT . Advocate for maternal-infant health. MPS, Clinton Presidential School.
Heather Cox Richardson
RN, highrisk OB, healthcare IT . Advocate for maternal-infant health. MPS, Clinton Presidential School.
Reposted by Julie West
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
“We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected,” Vought said in one recording. “When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work because they are increasingly viewed as the villains.
www.propublica.org/article/prop...
www.propublica.org/article/prop...
The October Story That Outlined Exactly What the Trump Administration Would Do to the Federal Bureaucracy
Historians have hindsight when they look into the past; journalists have the facts on the ground and context to help them look ahead. That means we can sometimes be surprised by how prescient a story ...
www.propublica.org
March 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected,” Vought said in one recording. “When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work because they are increasingly viewed as the villains.
www.propublica.org/article/prop...
www.propublica.org/article/prop...
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨beware this trickery!
CLAIM: The House budget resolution (H Con Res 14) doesn't touch Medicaid.
FACT: The resolution directs the Energy & Commerce committee, which oversees Medicaid, to find $880 billion in cuts, and Republicans have openly called for spending less on Medicaid. Connect the dots.
FACT: The resolution directs the Energy & Commerce committee, which oversees Medicaid, to find $880 billion in cuts, and Republicans have openly called for spending less on Medicaid. Connect the dots.
February 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨beware this trickery!
I just called my Rep. Call yours! Over 5 million calls made so far! #notonevote
#holdtheline
5calls.org/issue/budget...
#holdtheline
5calls.org/issue/budget...
Oppose Safety Net Cuts to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks - Vote Tues 2/25 ⭑ 5 Calls
UPDATE (02/21/25): Early on Feb 21st, Senate Republicans passed their own slimmed down budget resolution. The Senate plan does not yet extend the 2017 …
5calls.org
February 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I just called my Rep. Call yours! Over 5 million calls made so far! #notonevote
#holdtheline
5calls.org/issue/budget...
#holdtheline
5calls.org/issue/budget...
More science brain drain caused by funding cuts.
I created a brief spreadsheet of reductions I've heard of so far. Any additions you know of (especially if you have the links/receipts) would be great: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Graduate Reductions Across Biomedical Sciences (2025)
docs.google.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:19 AM
More science brain drain caused by funding cuts.
There are no kings in America
we are not that kind of country.
poets.org
February 20, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Send a leter to Sec. Burgham demanding that he protect our public lands!
www.rei.com/action/network
www.rei.com/action/network
www.rei.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Send a leter to Sec. Burgham demanding that he protect our public lands!
www.rei.com/action/network
www.rei.com/action/network
National Parks
thenextsummit.org/public-land-...
thenextsummit.org/public-land-...
Public Land Purge: The 4,400 Federal Layoffs That Will Devastate Rural America | The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog
The reckless firing of 4,400 workers at the Forest Service and National Park Service will devastate public lands and rural communities across the west.
thenextsummit.org
February 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
National Parks
thenextsummit.org/public-land-...
thenextsummit.org/public-land-...
We were most definitely warned!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Trump’s Directives Echo Project 2025
President Trump attempted during his campaign to distance himself from the right-wing blueprint to overhaul the federal government, but many of his administration’s actions so far have mirrored it.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We were most definitely warned!
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Musk companies avoid investigation after DOGE halts enforcement at 11 federal agencies.
DOGE and and Trump have gone after and weakened or even halted enforcement at least 11 federal agencies which have been investigating Musk's companies.
The agencies have at least 32 continuing investigations, pending complaints, or enforcement actions into Musk’s six companies.
The agencies have at least 32 continuing investigations, pending complaints, or enforcement actions into Musk’s six companies.
Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Musk companies avoid investigation after DOGE halts enforcement at 11 federal agencies.
NYT is looking to document any physical changes to federal bldgs., interior, art, photos OR exterior. Thiscartical contains the form for confidential submission.
www.threads.net/@nytimes/pos...
www.threads.net/@nytimes/pos...
The New York Times (@nytimes) on Threads
We’re looking to document changes in the physical appearances of federal buildings during the transition to the Trump administration. Use this form to send us photos of what you’ve seen.
www.threads.net
February 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NYT is looking to document any physical changes to federal bldgs., interior, art, photos OR exterior. Thiscartical contains the form for confidential submission.
www.threads.net/@nytimes/pos...
www.threads.net/@nytimes/pos...
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Keeps being true. Every day.
February 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Keeps being true. Every day.
Important! Bookmark then share widely!
February 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Important! Bookmark then share widely!
Alabama mothers and babies are at risk of poor outcomes due to care deserts and no Medicaid expansion. Here are the programs making a difference! www.alarise.org/resources/th...
The Alabama Maternal Health Toolkit - Alabama Arise
This toolkit provides information about maternal Medicaid coverage, plus opportunities and resources to improve maternal health in Alabama.
www.alarise.org
January 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Alabama mothers and babies are at risk of poor outcomes due to care deserts and no Medicaid expansion. Here are the programs making a difference! www.alarise.org/resources/th...
Affected by the freezing of funds, communications or public health programs? state News wants to hear from you!
www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Are you affected by the Trump administration’s pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews?
Have you been affected by the Trump administration’s pause on communications, science meetings, and reviews? @statnews would like to hear from you.
www.statnews.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Affected by the freezing of funds, communications or public health programs? state News wants to hear from you!
www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Reposted by Julie West
I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is.
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Know your rights. Pass these around…
January 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is.
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Know your rights. Pass these around…
Excellent guide on how to educate the community! www.teenvogue.com/story/ice-wa...
How to Keep Tabs on ICE Agents Who May Be Surveilling Your Neighborhood
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
www.teenvogue.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Excellent guide on how to educate the community! www.teenvogue.com/story/ice-wa...
Reposted by Julie West
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
Reposted by Julie West
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.
Trump tries to erase Biden's health legacy with early executive orders
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Trump issued a flurry of executive orders and other actions on health care this week. Other than signaling he intends to reverse many of Biden's moves, the orders will have little immediate impact.