@shilpy-dixit.bsky.social
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“The Death of Public Health”
Jonas Salk saved millions with a polio vaccine. He gave it away to help humanity. Today, venal and yes, evil billionaires—Koch to Musk to Peter Thiel—are fully behind destroying American society for profit. They want you poor, sick, and desperate. We must stop them.
Jonas Salk saved millions with a polio vaccine. He gave it away to help humanity. Today, venal and yes, evil billionaires—Koch to Musk to Peter Thiel—are fully behind destroying American society for profit. They want you poor, sick, and desperate. We must stop them.
The Death of Public Health
Another Friday night massacre, but this time it's not just an essential federal public health agency that will die
rasmussenretorts.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“The Death of Public Health”
Jonas Salk saved millions with a polio vaccine. He gave it away to help humanity. Today, venal and yes, evil billionaires—Koch to Musk to Peter Thiel—are fully behind destroying American society for profit. They want you poor, sick, and desperate. We must stop them.
Jonas Salk saved millions with a polio vaccine. He gave it away to help humanity. Today, venal and yes, evil billionaires—Koch to Musk to Peter Thiel—are fully behind destroying American society for profit. They want you poor, sick, and desperate. We must stop them.
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Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.
Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs
Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.
n.pr
October 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.
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Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
n.pr
September 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
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Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open
September 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Mike Johnson cancels votes, locks doors to U.S. House as he has refuses bipartisan negotiations to keep the gov't open
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Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
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if you are in Maine or Alaska and you have healthcare concerns of any sort:
1. Call your Senator AND
2. get on social media now, and make a video telling your Senator to vote no. TikTok, IG, YouTube, FB.
Then link it here and we will amplify!!
1. Call your Senator AND
2. get on social media now, and make a video telling your Senator to vote no. TikTok, IG, YouTube, FB.
Then link it here and we will amplify!!
The vote-a-rama votes are mostly nonbinding, but it is notable that Collins and Murkowski have sided with the Democrats on a number of these votes so far. The expectation is that they'll stick with the Republicans on final passage, but...
(this is a call your Senators moment)
(this is a call your Senators moment)
June 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
if you are in Maine or Alaska and you have healthcare concerns of any sort:
1. Call your Senator AND
2. get on social media now, and make a video telling your Senator to vote no. TikTok, IG, YouTube, FB.
Then link it here and we will amplify!!
1. Call your Senator AND
2. get on social media now, and make a video telling your Senator to vote no. TikTok, IG, YouTube, FB.
Then link it here and we will amplify!!
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We're hearing reports that the Columbia grant freeze has been lifted! Columbia PIs, please reach out to your POs to confirm.
June 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We're hearing reports that the Columbia grant freeze has been lifted! Columbia PIs, please reach out to your POs to confirm.
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The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.
Scientists reel as turmoil roils National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget
www.npr.org
May 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.
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The NIH firings, and the grant cuts that pushed out scientists at universities, have already had DEVASTATING effects on US science.
Research labs are precious and fragile things. Taking one key person out can break it.
ICYMI, we pub’d an essay on this:
altnih4science.subst...
Research labs are precious and fragile things. Taking one key person out can break it.
ICYMI, we pub’d an essay on this:
altnih4science.subst...
It takes years to build a science lab
Productive science requires a great team, and that team develops together. That's one reason chaotic interference is dangerous for science.
altnih4science.substack.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The NIH firings, and the grant cuts that pushed out scientists at universities, have already had DEVASTATING effects on US science.
Research labs are precious and fragile things. Taking one key person out can break it.
ICYMI, we pub’d an essay on this:
altnih4science.subst...
Research labs are precious and fragile things. Taking one key person out can break it.
ICYMI, we pub’d an essay on this:
altnih4science.subst...
Sharing a piece published by a friend and former colleague that really captures what many of us are feeling.
www.atsjournals.org/doi/epdf/10....
www.atsjournals.org/doi/epdf/10....
With Sadness and Resolve: Why I Resigned as Chief Medical Officer of an NIH Institute and What Comes Next
www.atsjournals.org
April 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Sharing a piece published by a friend and former colleague that really captures what many of us are feeling.
www.atsjournals.org/doi/epdf/10....
www.atsjournals.org/doi/epdf/10....
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The findings of this letter need to be made public and MUST include EVERY SINGLE HHS AGENCY/SUB-COMPONENT.
It needs to account for all of the ERRORS ON THE RIF NOTICES
IT NEEDS TO EXPLAIN TERMINATING ACCESS WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
It needs to account for all of the ERRORS ON THE RIF NOTICES
IT NEEDS TO EXPLAIN TERMINATING ACCESS WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov
April 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The findings of this letter need to be made public and MUST include EVERY SINGLE HHS AGENCY/SUB-COMPONENT.
It needs to account for all of the ERRORS ON THE RIF NOTICES
IT NEEDS TO EXPLAIN TERMINATING ACCESS WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
It needs to account for all of the ERRORS ON THE RIF NOTICES
IT NEEDS TO EXPLAIN TERMINATING ACCESS WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
SCiMaP
scienceimpacts.org
March 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
scienceimpacts.org
H/T to Prathima !
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Yet another report on the economic value of NIH investments The indiscriminate and large cuts are illogical and harmful I am angry www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
NIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New Report
National Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research.
www.forbes.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Yet another report on the economic value of NIH investments The indiscriminate and large cuts are illogical and harmful I am angry www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
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This is a straight ban on purchasing at #NIH — for cancer trials, treating patients, and developing cures. @chrislhayes.bsky.social
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
Trump Places Freeze On Federal Credit Cards In Newest DOGE Executive Order
The order gives the Department of Government Efficiency more power over federal funds and spending practices.
www.forbes.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This is a straight ban on purchasing at #NIH — for cancer trials, treating patients, and developing cures. @chrislhayes.bsky.social
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards.
It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/
www.forbes.com/sites...
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Yes. Do this!
Arizona AG Kris Mayes, New Mexico AG Raul Torrez, and Oregon AG Dan Rayfield will begin holding Community Impact Hearings — a national series of townhalls "to hear from the public about the impact of federal firings and DOGE funding freezes across the country."
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
The first will be in Phoenix March 5.
February 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Yes. Do this!
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US government, which self-describes itself as "deeply in debt" to justify staffing cuts across agencies, is also supporting the House budget blueprint, which would increase the deficit by more than $2.8 trillion thanks to a massive tax cut for the nation's wealthiest. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
February 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
US government, which self-describes itself as "deeply in debt" to justify staffing cuts across agencies, is also supporting the House budget blueprint, which would increase the deficit by more than $2.8 trillion thanks to a massive tax cut for the nation's wealthiest. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
@aoc.bsky.social
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
Please explain what just happened. Is there no way to stop this w the reconciliation to be used by GOP to get around the filibuster? Are we sunk?
February 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This vote was to start the process of the cuts. It WILL come back for a final vote.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
There are some chances to slow or potentially stop it. Need constant pressure on GOP
Focus on GOP swing seats & key committees. Energy & Commerce is where the Medicaid fight will go down. Ways&Means for tax fight.
Would you even be able to understand what federal workers actually do because it doesn’t seem like you do?
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Musk says all federal employees need to explain their work — or be let go
His post on X said employees will receive an email “shortly” requesting to “understand what they got done last week.”
www.politico.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Would you even be able to understand what federal workers actually do because it doesn’t seem like you do?
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
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How much is Congress cutting from their $6.5 billion/year budget? Don’t you think congress can operate on say, maybe, $5 Billion? And each congressman has 18 staff, they could operate on say, 14?
What about the White House?
What about the White House?
February 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
How much is Congress cutting from their $6.5 billion/year budget? Don’t you think congress can operate on say, maybe, $5 Billion? And each congressman has 18 staff, they could operate on say, 14?
What about the White House?
What about the White House?
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Lawrence Tabak, longtime principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health, has abruptly resigned—surprising even his own lab staff and the broader community. scim.ag/4hR40OE
Top NIH official suddenly steps down
Lawrence Tabak had served in various roles in director’s office for many years
scim.ag
February 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Lawrence Tabak, longtime principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health, has abruptly resigned—surprising even his own lab staff and the broader community. scim.ag/4hR40OE