Kim Mukerjee, MD
@kimmukerjee.bsky.social
Pediatrician. Passionate about immigrant health, primary care, #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #Advocacy #MedSky #MedEd. Dogs. Photography. Humanity. PNW. Nola.
Our kids deserve better than this so let’s get to work.
Our kids deserve better than this so let’s get to work.
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It should be that simple.
No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It should be that simple.
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National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/h...
#SNAP #shutdown #hunger
#SNAP #shutdown #hunger
National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters | CNN
Between January and mid-October 2025, calls to local 211 helplines from people seeking food pantries in their community held steady at nearly 1,000 calls per day.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters www.cnn.com/2025/11/08/h...
#SNAP #shutdown #hunger
#SNAP #shutdown #hunger
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I’m joyscrolling tonight
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I’m joyscrolling tonight
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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Cascades and Mt Rainier
Lake Union
Downtown Seattle
Elliot Bay
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📸 Explore USA
Cascades and Mt Rainier
Lake Union
Downtown Seattle
Elliot Bay
West Seattle
📸 Explore USA
November 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Top to bottom:
Cascades and Mt Rainier
Lake Union
Downtown Seattle
Elliot Bay
West Seattle
📸 Explore USA
Cascades and Mt Rainier
Lake Union
Downtown Seattle
Elliot Bay
West Seattle
📸 Explore USA
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Congress created Special Immigrant Juvenile Status as a protection against deportation — yet because of procedural quirks, there is a lag/limbo between SIJS and a green card, and a person can have both a removal order AND a SIJS grant. This admin is pushing forward with removal during this lag time.
Yesterday, I went to an ICE check-in with 16-year-old Joel Camas and his lawyer, who expected him to be out in time for school by 8am because he has special immigrant juvenile (SIJ) status. Instead, he was detained.
Here is what happened (free link):
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
Here is what happened (free link):
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
A Woman Self-Deported, Hoping to Shield Her Son. He Was Detained Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Congress created Special Immigrant Juvenile Status as a protection against deportation — yet because of procedural quirks, there is a lag/limbo between SIJS and a green card, and a person can have both a removal order AND a SIJS grant. This admin is pushing forward with removal during this lag time.
City and state leadership matter now more than ever.
When Trump threatens to send troops and target immigrant communities, Seattle won’t wait for them to arrive. Seattle Mayor Harrell’s new orders protect immigrants, strengthen local control, and push back against federal overreach.
Is Seattle next? Mayor Harrell signs orders to protect city amid Trump's National Guard escalations
Mayor Bruce Harrell on Wednesday signed two executive orders aimed at protecting Seattle and its residents from federal law enforcement actions taken by President Donald Trump's administration.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
City and state leadership matter now more than ever.
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Michigan Avenue right now.
October 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Michigan Avenue right now.
Completely agree. Where is the national outcry?
When children were being separated from their families at the border in 2017, people were horrified. Media coverage focused on the harm to kids. People spoke out. That level of outrage helped end the cruelty.
What will it take to end it this time??
When children were being separated from their families at the border in 2017, people were horrified. Media coverage focused on the harm to kids. People spoke out. That level of outrage helped end the cruelty.
What will it take to end it this time??
The scenes out of Chicago should outrage us all. These federal agents are out of control, committing senseless acts of violence & putting everyone at risk.
American citizens are being detained & brutalized.
This kind of immigration "enforcement" shouldn't be acceptable to anyone.
American citizens are being detained & brutalized.
This kind of immigration "enforcement" shouldn't be acceptable to anyone.
Immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Completely agree. Where is the national outcry?
When children were being separated from their families at the border in 2017, people were horrified. Media coverage focused on the harm to kids. People spoke out. That level of outrage helped end the cruelty.
What will it take to end it this time??
When children were being separated from their families at the border in 2017, people were horrified. Media coverage focused on the harm to kids. People spoke out. That level of outrage helped end the cruelty.
What will it take to end it this time??
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ICE Zip-Ties Children in Horrific Raid on Chicago Apartment Building newrepublic.com/post/201258/... via @newrepublic.com
ICE Zip-Ties Children in Horrific Raid on Chicago Apartment Building
ICE agents forced everyone out of a Chicago apartment building in the dead of night.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:20 AM
ICE Zip-Ties Children in Horrific Raid on Chicago Apartment Building newrepublic.com/post/201258/... via @newrepublic.com
Violence. Cruelty. Trauma. Violation of rights. Family separation.
I don’t have the words. But we cannot take the spotlight off of what is happening, especially to children. How do we change the national narrative on this? Where is the outcry like during family separation 1.0?
I don’t have the words. But we cannot take the spotlight off of what is happening, especially to children. How do we change the national narrative on this? Where is the outcry like during family separation 1.0?
According to eyewitnesses, armed ICE agents dragged kids out of their beds in the middle of the night, zip tied them and put them in rented vans while raiding an * entire apartment building* on the South Side of Chicago.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXO...
‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building
YouTube video by MSNBC
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October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Violence. Cruelty. Trauma. Violation of rights. Family separation.
I don’t have the words. But we cannot take the spotlight off of what is happening, especially to children. How do we change the national narrative on this? Where is the outcry like during family separation 1.0?
I don’t have the words. But we cannot take the spotlight off of what is happening, especially to children. How do we change the national narrative on this? Where is the outcry like during family separation 1.0?
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I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
ICE Agents Rappel from Helicopter in Overnight Chicago Raid, Dragging Kids from Beds to U-Hauls
Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, federal agents from different agencies raided an apartment building on the South Side of Chicago, pulling men, women and children — some of them allegedly naked — from ...
people.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
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This has maybe been the most uninformed and dangerous “health” press conference held by the U.S. government in my lifetime.
Don’t listen to Trump or RFK Jr. when it comes to vaccines, Tylenol, or anything having to do with your health—talk to your doctor.
My god.
Don’t listen to Trump or RFK Jr. when it comes to vaccines, Tylenol, or anything having to do with your health—talk to your doctor.
My god.
Breaking News: In a rambling news briefing, President Trump promoted unproven ties between vaccines, autism and Tylenol use by pregnant women and babies. nyti.ms/46OqOvD
September 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This has maybe been the most uninformed and dangerous “health” press conference held by the U.S. government in my lifetime.
Don’t listen to Trump or RFK Jr. when it comes to vaccines, Tylenol, or anything having to do with your health—talk to your doctor.
My god.
Don’t listen to Trump or RFK Jr. when it comes to vaccines, Tylenol, or anything having to do with your health—talk to your doctor.
My god.
Kids will be paying the highest cost of this administration in so many ways for decades to come.
Seattle Children’s is laying off over 150 staff and slashing hundreds of open positions. Why? Because of Trump and the Republicans' health care cuts. Republicans chose tax breaks for billionaires over care for our kids. This is Trump’s America.
Seattle Children’s to cut 150 jobs, citing loss of federal funds
The hospital says 154 employees will be laid off and 350 open positions eliminated in November.
www.king5.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Kids will be paying the highest cost of this administration in so many ways for decades to come.
A win for human rights. Children deserve safety and access to basic needs that ensure their ability to grow and thrive. Healthcare, education and nutrition are some of the most essential building blocks of a healthy childhood.
A huge win for families: AG Nick Brown and a multistate coalition blocked Trump’s cruel plan to deny health, education, and food programs that millions rely on.
Thank you, AG Brown, for continuously fighting for working families.
Thank you, AG Brown, for continuously fighting for working families.
Washington and a multistate coalition secure preliminary injunction preserving access to key social services | Washington State
SEATTLE – A multistate coalition co-led by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has secured a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent millions of vulner...
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September 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A win for human rights. Children deserve safety and access to basic needs that ensure their ability to grow and thrive. Healthcare, education and nutrition are some of the most essential building blocks of a healthy childhood.
Putting children and families first is how we will start to recover the soul of this nation. May other states follow this great example.
Starting November 1st, New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal childcare to all its residents.
It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.
This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.
It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.
This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.
September 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Putting children and families first is how we will start to recover the soul of this nation. May other states follow this great example.
As a pediatrician, it is horrifying to see the dismantling of our public health system and to know the direct harm that will bring to children.
Thank you, Senator, for speaking up for our kids.
Thank you, Senator, for speaking up for our kids.
RFK Jr. has been methodically dismantling our public health system, pushing out scientists & experts who refuse to put his cuckoo-bananas nonsense over decades of hard, scientific evidence.
Today, while discussing how WA state is stepping up, I reiterated that he must be FIRED.
Today, while discussing how WA state is stepping up, I reiterated that he must be FIRED.
September 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
As a pediatrician, it is horrifying to see the dismantling of our public health system and to know the direct harm that will bring to children.
Thank you, Senator, for speaking up for our kids.
Thank you, Senator, for speaking up for our kids.
Unaccompanied immigrant children have been frequent targets of this administration and need support and compassion now more than ever. Over half of my patients have been unaccompanied children like Carlos. I’m so grateful for organizations like the @theyoungcenter.bsky.social- please support if able
👣Every child deserves safety and stability 🤍 Carlos traveled 1,400 miles from Honduras seeking refuge but was separated from his brother at the U.S. border. With the support of a Young Center Child Advocate, he was finally reunited with his family.
September 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Unaccompanied immigrant children have been frequent targets of this administration and need support and compassion now more than ever. Over half of my patients have been unaccompanied children like Carlos. I’m so grateful for organizations like the @theyoungcenter.bsky.social- please support if able
Moving from a deep red to blue state this year: my previous Senator had the power to prevent RFK Jr from taking office in the first place but failed to step up and lead. My current Senator is leading the way to hold RFK Jr accountable, demonstrating true leadership. Thank you @murray.senate.gov.
RFK Jr. must be fired. But at the very least, he needs to answer for the chaos at HHS—the time has come for the ‘radical transparency’ we were promised.
RFK Jr. must immediately be called in to testify publicly before the HELP Committee.
RFK Jr. must immediately be called in to testify publicly before the HELP Committee.
Senator Murray Calls for HELP Committee Hearing with RFK Jr. on Campaign of Destruction at CDC and Beyond - Senator Patty Murray
ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Senator Murray Demands Immediate Firing of RFK Jr.: “This Man is Burning Down Our Public Health System from the Inside” ICYMI: Senator Murray Calls for Immediate Firing of RFK ...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Moving from a deep red to blue state this year: my previous Senator had the power to prevent RFK Jr from taking office in the first place but failed to step up and lead. My current Senator is leading the way to hold RFK Jr accountable, demonstrating true leadership. Thank you @murray.senate.gov.
Wispy clouds and blue skies at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Lots of migratory birds nearby enjoying the beautiful day, too.
September 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Wispy clouds and blue skies at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Lots of migratory birds nearby enjoying the beautiful day, too.
I was grateful to get a COVID vaccine today thanks to living in this blue state- but access to preventive health measures shouldn’t depend on what state we live in. Public health affects all of us, and it’s a real shame that the federal response has broken down the very systems meant to keep us safe
A new state standing order allows Washingtonians 6 months and older to receive an updated COVID-19 shot without a prescription.
COVID vaccine available to all WA residents 6 months and older, state says
A new state standing order allows Washingtonians 6 months and older to receive an updated COVID-19 shot without a prescription.
www.seattletimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I was grateful to get a COVID vaccine today thanks to living in this blue state- but access to preventive health measures shouldn’t depend on what state we live in. Public health affects all of us, and it’s a real shame that the federal response has broken down the very systems meant to keep us safe
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We need an HHS Secretary who respects science and does not make policy based on conspiracy theories.
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Kennedy is threatening the health of our kids and all Americans.
He must resign.
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Kennedy is threatening the health of our kids and all Americans.
He must resign.
September 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
We need an HHS Secretary who respects science and does not make policy based on conspiracy theories.
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Kennedy is threatening the health of our kids and all Americans.
He must resign.
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Kennedy is threatening the health of our kids and all Americans.
He must resign.
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We need a Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Not a Secretary of Conspiracies.
Not a Secretary of Measles and Food Poisoning.
Not a Secretary of Cancelled Research and Chemtrail Nonsense.
RFK Jr. is burning down our public health system from the inside.
Fire him.
Not a Secretary of Conspiracies.
Not a Secretary of Measles and Food Poisoning.
Not a Secretary of Cancelled Research and Chemtrail Nonsense.
RFK Jr. is burning down our public health system from the inside.
Fire him.
September 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
We need a Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Not a Secretary of Conspiracies.
Not a Secretary of Measles and Food Poisoning.
Not a Secretary of Cancelled Research and Chemtrail Nonsense.
RFK Jr. is burning down our public health system from the inside.
Fire him.
Not a Secretary of Conspiracies.
Not a Secretary of Measles and Food Poisoning.
Not a Secretary of Cancelled Research and Chemtrail Nonsense.
RFK Jr. is burning down our public health system from the inside.
Fire him.
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In the dead of night on a holiday weekend, ICE agents took frightened children from their beds and put them on planes bound for Guatemala.
Here's how our emergency lawsuit unfolded and what YOU can do to help:
Here's how our emergency lawsuit unfolded and what YOU can do to help:
September 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
In the dead of night on a holiday weekend, ICE agents took frightened children from their beds and put them on planes bound for Guatemala.
Here's how our emergency lawsuit unfolded and what YOU can do to help:
Here's how our emergency lawsuit unfolded and what YOU can do to help:
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🚨In the middle of the night during Labor Day weekend, the Trump admin. tried to illegally deport unaccompanied kids when they thought no one was watching.
Let's be clear: this was never about children's safety or family reunification. This is a cruel attack on children's rights.
Let's be clear: this was never about children's safety or family reunification. This is a cruel attack on children's rights.
September 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨In the middle of the night during Labor Day weekend, the Trump admin. tried to illegally deport unaccompanied kids when they thought no one was watching.
Let's be clear: this was never about children's safety or family reunification. This is a cruel attack on children's rights.
Let's be clear: this was never about children's safety or family reunification. This is a cruel attack on children's rights.