Public Health Persists
@pubhealthpersists.bsky.social
Public servant who believes climate change is real, vaccines and masks work, and those who believe in facts and science should stick together. Opinions my own
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RFK Jr. has NO business being health secretary and his conspiracy theories are going to get people killed.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
CDC in turmoil after agency backpedals on rejecting vaccines-autism link
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), who voted to confirm Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he pledged not to remove language stating vaccines do not cause autism from the CDC website, condemne...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
RFK Jr. has NO business being health secretary and his conspiracy theories are going to get people killed.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
This cannot continue—Republicans should join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be FIRED.
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Are yall ever just sitting around and out of the blue you remember — again — that all of this is because of ONE Black President?!!
Just the one!!
Just the one!!
October 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Are yall ever just sitting around and out of the blue you remember — again — that all of this is because of ONE Black President?!!
Just the one!!
Just the one!!
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Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Every major talent that works for ABC and Disney should refuse to show up for work until Jimmy Kimmel is reinstated.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
Marvel movies need to shutdown. Ditto the sitcoms.
Collective boycott.
Corporations love money more than anything,& this will harm them and force them to do the right thing.
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I will work with any Republicans willing to put science and facts over politics and ideology to push out RFK Jr.
That man is a serious threat to public health and American lives.
It's never too late to do the right thing. Join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be fired immediately.
That man is a serious threat to public health and American lives.
It's never too late to do the right thing. Join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be fired immediately.
September 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I will work with any Republicans willing to put science and facts over politics and ideology to push out RFK Jr.
That man is a serious threat to public health and American lives.
It's never too late to do the right thing. Join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be fired immediately.
That man is a serious threat to public health and American lives.
It's never too late to do the right thing. Join me in calling for RFK Jr. to be fired immediately.
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All together now:
DUMP RFK Jr.
DUMP RFK Jr.
August 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
All together now:
DUMP RFK Jr.
DUMP RFK Jr.
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Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
August 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Vaccines are safe and effective. RFK Jr. isn’t.
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It’s outrageous that Sec. Kennedy is trying to fire the CDC Director — after only a few weeks on the job — for her commitment to public health & vaccines.
The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible.
Vaccines save lives. Period.
The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible.
Vaccines save lives. Period.
August 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It’s outrageous that Sec. Kennedy is trying to fire the CDC Director — after only a few weeks on the job — for her commitment to public health & vaccines.
The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible.
Vaccines save lives. Period.
The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible.
Vaccines save lives. Period.
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@defendpublichealth.bsky.social issued its report today:
"Improving the Health of Americans Together: An evidence-based framework for addressing the root causes of illness in the U.S." Oh and we call for #RFKJr to go! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"Improving the Health of Americans Together: An evidence-based framework for addressing the root causes of illness in the U.S." Oh and we call for #RFKJr to go! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed
Ahead of the second Maha report, grassroots Defend Public Health warns that everything HHS is doing is ‘horrifying’
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August 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
@defendpublichealth.bsky.social issued its report today:
"Improving the Health of Americans Together: An evidence-based framework for addressing the root causes of illness in the U.S." Oh and we call for #RFKJr to go! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"Improving the Health of Americans Together: An evidence-based framework for addressing the root causes of illness in the U.S." Oh and we call for #RFKJr to go! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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RFK Jr must resign and I believe those of us who work in healthcare, public health, health research, or any related field should demand his resignation
this is a picture of CDC parents waiting to be reunited with their children at 11:00pm after 5 hours of lockdown
August 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
RFK Jr must resign and I believe those of us who work in healthcare, public health, health research, or any related field should demand his resignation
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david rose grew up in our community. his mom was an icu nurse at emory. his wife is pregnant and he had two kids. please share this & help if you can.
August 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
david rose grew up in our community. his mom was an icu nurse at emory. his wife is pregnant and he had two kids. please share this & help if you can.
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With the passage of the "big, ugly bill,” the U.S. Senate said it was okay to fire 20,000 Kentucky health-care workers, close 35 rural hospitals in our state and throw over 200,000 of our people off insurance. 1/2
July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
With the passage of the "big, ugly bill,” the U.S. Senate said it was okay to fire 20,000 Kentucky health-care workers, close 35 rural hospitals in our state and throw over 200,000 of our people off insurance. 1/2
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As Congress debates major cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, our latest poll finds the two programs’ popularity are at or match all-time highs, with 83% and 66% of the public supporting the programs, respectively.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
As Congress debates major cuts in federal spending on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, our latest poll finds the two programs’ popularity are at or match all-time highs, with 83% and 66% of the public supporting the programs, respectively.
🔗: on.kff.org/3Zywm9K
🔗: on.kff.org/3Zywm9K
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I can't think of anyone currently running for office more dangerous than Andrew Cuomo. Not just for NYC but for the nation, because unfortunately NYC disproportionately affects the rest of the states. Bad politicians elsewhere don't have the same structural power. NYC: Do not vote for this man.
June 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I can't think of anyone currently running for office more dangerous than Andrew Cuomo. Not just for NYC but for the nation, because unfortunately NYC disproportionately affects the rest of the states. Bad politicians elsewhere don't have the same structural power. NYC: Do not vote for this man.
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The No Kings protest map will help you find a place to exercise your First Amendment rights this weekend. (It's also a pretty good argument against the Electoral College.) www.nokings.org
June 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The No Kings protest map will help you find a place to exercise your First Amendment rights this weekend. (It's also a pretty good argument against the Electoral College.) www.nokings.org
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Defend Public Health is strongly opposed to the suggested Medicaid cuts. Read more
DPH Statement Opposing Medicaid Cuts
Defend Public Health Statement: Oppose Cuts to Medicaid Defend Public Health, a network of physicians, scientists, and public health workers and allies, expresses strong opposition to the proposed $71...
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June 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Defend Public Health is strongly opposed to the suggested Medicaid cuts. Read more
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1/n I don’t understand the new Dept HHS assertion that childhood vaccines weren’t tested in placebo-controlled trials. That’s simply not true. I did a quick (non-exhaustive) PubMed search and they came up pretty quickly. For example here’s MMR
May 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
1/n I don’t understand the new Dept HHS assertion that childhood vaccines weren’t tested in placebo-controlled trials. That’s simply not true. I did a quick (non-exhaustive) PubMed search and they came up pretty quickly. For example here’s MMR
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Now that we've relaunched the APHA website, you can find this statement here: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
April 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Now that we've relaunched the APHA website, you can find this statement here: www.apha.org/news-and-med...
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I totally agree with this take. But if you watch the show - as I have - masks (and face guards) are almost completely absent even in situations where they should absolutely be used. So I hope that when the show comes back for another season, Noah can use some of his influence to have masks used.
#ThePitt star Noah Wyle: “I find it infuriating that we still can’t come to a consensus that masks cut down on transmission of disease. I find it infuriating that we still won’t acknowledge that vaccines are an important way of eradicating disease.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lFErS
Noah Wyle Was Nearing a ‘Nervous Breakdown.’ Then Came ‘The Pitt’: It’s ‘Infuriating We Can’t Come to a Consensus’ on Masks and Vaccines
Noah Wyle didn't want to play a doctor again after his 15 years on "ER." Then came COVID and "The Pitt."
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April 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I totally agree with this take. But if you watch the show - as I have - masks (and face guards) are almost completely absent even in situations where they should absolutely be used. So I hope that when the show comes back for another season, Noah can use some of his influence to have masks used.
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It’s not too late to enforce the laws of Wisconsin regarding Elon Musk’s efforts to purchase this election.
April 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It’s not too late to enforce the laws of Wisconsin regarding Elon Musk’s efforts to purchase this election.
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Hey NBC and Seth Meyers, y’all need to book the largest possible venue in D.C. on April 26th and do a competing fundraiser and comedy show that actually celebrates the First Amendment. Televise it. Make Amber Ruffin the central act. Send a message that free speech is non-negotiable.
March 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Hey NBC and Seth Meyers, y’all need to book the largest possible venue in D.C. on April 26th and do a competing fundraiser and comedy show that actually celebrates the First Amendment. Televise it. Make Amber Ruffin the central act. Send a message that free speech is non-negotiable.
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Good morning.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
March 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Good morning.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
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Yes, the information in the Signal group chat was classified.
Yes, this could have put our servicemembers in harm’s way.
No, Hegseth and Waltz have not learned their lesson.
And no, they are not capable of continuing to serve in their roles.
They need to RESIGN.
Yes, this could have put our servicemembers in harm’s way.
No, Hegseth and Waltz have not learned their lesson.
And no, they are not capable of continuing to serve in their roles.
They need to RESIGN.
March 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Yes, the information in the Signal group chat was classified.
Yes, this could have put our servicemembers in harm’s way.
No, Hegseth and Waltz have not learned their lesson.
And no, they are not capable of continuing to serve in their roles.
They need to RESIGN.
Yes, this could have put our servicemembers in harm’s way.
No, Hegseth and Waltz have not learned their lesson.
And no, they are not capable of continuing to serve in their roles.
They need to RESIGN.
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1. For the past thirty years I've had the best job in the world.
I've had the opportunity to follow my curiosity; explore the workings of nature and society; mentor students and junior colleagues in the same process; and teach generations of students about it all.
I've had the opportunity to follow my curiosity; explore the workings of nature and society; mentor students and junior colleagues in the same process; and teach generations of students about it all.
March 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
1. For the past thirty years I've had the best job in the world.
I've had the opportunity to follow my curiosity; explore the workings of nature and society; mentor students and junior colleagues in the same process; and teach generations of students about it all.
I've had the opportunity to follow my curiosity; explore the workings of nature and society; mentor students and junior colleagues in the same process; and teach generations of students about it all.