Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
@ruth239.bsky.social
Professor. Nurse. Environmental health scholar. Kind person.
Make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.
Where there is discord, let me bring union.
Where there is error, let me bring truth.
Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.
Where there is despair, let me bring hope.
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.
Where there is discord, let me bring union.
Where there is error, let me bring truth.
Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.
Where there is despair, let me bring hope.
September 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.
Where there is discord, let me bring union.
Where there is error, let me bring truth.
Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.
Where there is despair, let me bring hope.
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is offence, let me bring pardon.
Where there is discord, let me bring union.
Where there is error, let me bring truth.
Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.
Where there is despair, let me bring hope.
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.
Dr. Peter Hotez takes the war against science very personally
In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.
n.pr
September 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In an interview about the new book he co-authored, Science Under Siege, Hotez talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.
What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...
Opinion | What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal.
It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.
www.nytimes.com
April 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Say his name.
April 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Say his name.
Where the hell is Congress!?!? They took an oath to protect and defend the constitution of the US. Congress must be part of these closures - they are culpable!!!!
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 9:47 PM
Where the hell is Congress!?!? They took an oath to protect and defend the constitution of the US. Congress must be part of these closures - they are culpable!!!!
Proud APHA member.
The American Public Health Association has called for RFK Jr. to resign or be fired, citing his "complete disregard" for science.
Public Health Org Calls for RFK Jr. to 'Resign or Be Fired'
Separately, nearly 2,000 NASEM members sent out an 'SOS' about the 'decimation' of science
www.medpagetoday.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Proud APHA member.
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April 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Truth!
April 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Truth!
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Just a legal historian here reminding everyone that “high crimes and misdemeanors” do not need to be felonies.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
April 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Just a legal historian here reminding everyone that “high crimes and misdemeanors” do not need to be felonies.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
They can include political abuses and stupidity, like, hypothetically, destroying the economy and wiping out people’s savings in 3 days.
Thank you, @maddow.msnbc.com . Your show gives me hope. Happy anniversary, too.
April 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Thank you, @maddow.msnbc.com . Your show gives me hope. Happy anniversary, too.
Hey, RFK, jr, worried about kids health? It starts with nutrition! Fix this or admit that you don't really understand how the whole federal system impacts our health!!
March 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Hey, RFK, jr, worried about kids health? It starts with nutrition! Fix this or admit that you don't really understand how the whole federal system impacts our health!!
This is wrong! USAID is an important American agency and the documents must be preserved. We will rebuild once 34 is out of the White House.
“After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID,” Marco Rubio wrote on Monday. (trib.al/nBk143S)
Now, the staff has been directed to shred and burn classified documents—an illegal move under the Federal Records Act.
Now, the staff has been directed to shred and burn classified documents—an illegal move under the Federal Records Act.
USAID Ordered to Shred or Burn Classified Documents in Alarming Move
Staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development have received a troubling order on what to do with their classified documents.
newrepublic.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
This is wrong! USAID is an important American agency and the documents must be preserved. We will rebuild once 34 is out of the White House.
For those who need to be reminded: WHO does not impose policies on countries.
March 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
For those who need to be reminded: WHO does not impose policies on countries.
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
The World Health Organization warns of a #tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts. Slashing tuberculosis aid endangers millions of lives abroad with consequences for the U.S., where TB cases have also been rising.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Slashing tuberculosis aid could endanger millions of lives abroad, health authorities say, with potential consequences for the U.S., where TB cases have also been rising.
www.nbcnews.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The World Health Organization warns of a #tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts. Slashing tuberculosis aid endangers millions of lives abroad with consequences for the U.S., where TB cases have also been rising.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Fulbright is a form of diplomacy. We need to support this program and support our Fulbrighters who are stranded abroad.
As a former Fulbright Scholar (in Chile), I personally understand how terrifying this is. U.S. citizens around the world & foreign nationals in the U.S. — all Fulbright Scholars — have now had their incomes eliminated & are stranded.
DOGE is an illegal, criminal operation that must be shut down.
DOGE is an illegal, criminal operation that must be shut down.
Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States
March 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Fulbright is a form of diplomacy. We need to support this program and support our Fulbrighters who are stranded abroad.
What the heck??? apnews.com/article/us-a...
Scientists raise concerns as the US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide
The U.S. government’s decision to stop sharing air quality data from embassies and consulates worldwide is worrying some local scientists and experts who say the data was vital for people to be aware ...
apnews.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What the heck??? apnews.com/article/us-a...
Hang you American flags, Monday, March 3.
Please call your representatives to support our federal workers AND, fly your American flag (or wear red, white, & blue) on March 3. This is 10 days before the deadline for federal agencies to reduce their workforce & we will be without the expertise that we need. www.house.gov/representati...
Find Your Representative | house.gov
www.house.gov
March 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Hang you American flags, Monday, March 3.
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Sadly, we lack the medical technology to provide senators with spines. And we may never attain it since research at the NIH has been cancelled. So read this article to learn about next steps. It’s time for a pitchfork in the road.
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/spi...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/spi...
Spines for Senators Is Now Pitchforks for the People
It is with a heavy heart that we admit Spines for Senators (S4S) has failed in its mission to provide invertebrate lawmakers with the transformatio...
www.mcsweeneys.net
March 2, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Sadly, we lack the medical technology to provide senators with spines. And we may never attain it since research at the NIH has been cancelled. So read this article to learn about next steps. It’s time for a pitchfork in the road.
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/spi...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/spi...
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Some of us remember drills where we hid under our classroom desks in case the Russians bombed us. Now our President works for Russia.
February 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Some of us remember drills where we hid under our classroom desks in case the Russians bombed us. Now our President works for Russia.
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Reposted by Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN
Federal workers at a Virginia town hall last night—this says it all!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
February 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Federal workers at a Virginia town hall last night—this says it all!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!
“I know their goal is to make us miserable.” — so they don’t show up to work.
And Dems, take note: People aren’t here for your ill-timed, tone-deaf donation requests. It’s going to backfire. They want to see you fight for them!