Steph
@stephsalyer.bsky.social
Veterinary epidemiologist, abortion doula, feminist, reproductive/housing justice and One Health advocate. Views are my own
African and Global Civil Society Call on to African Heads of State and Government to: Demand Fair Terms in U.S. Health Agreements www.citizen.org/article/lett...
African and Global Civil Society Call on to African Heads of State and Government to: Demand Fair Terms in U.S. Health Agreements - Public Citizen
LETTER TO AFRICAN HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT: URGENT NEED TO PROTECT SOVEREIGNTY BY DEMANDING FAIR TERMS IN HEALTH AGREEMENTS…
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December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
African and Global Civil Society Call on to African Heads of State and Government to: Demand Fair Terms in U.S. Health Agreements www.citizen.org/article/lett...
Anyone else concerned about these America first MOUs? healthpolicy-watch.news/africa-stuck...
Africa Is Stuck Between Global Pathogen-Sharing Talks And Conflicting US Bilateral Agreements - Health Policy Watch
African countries affirmed their commitment to a global agreement to share information about pathogens that may cause pandemics on Monday – yet several of
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December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Anyone else concerned about these America first MOUs? healthpolicy-watch.news/africa-stuck...
Not all "federal workers" receive back pay. About half of our colleagues that applied to the fund during the furlough were contractors whose companies provided no back pay at all. Some companies even dropped their benefits completely - leaving staff without health coverage for almost 2 months.
This #GivingTuesday, you can support the displaced CDC workers who protected us for years.
99¢ of every dollar goes directly to helping them cover basic needs.
They were there for us; Let's be there for them.
🔗 Donate: bit.ly/4oel9Vr
👕 Shop: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
99¢ of every dollar goes directly to helping them cover basic needs.
They were there for us; Let's be there for them.
🔗 Donate: bit.ly/4oel9Vr
👕 Shop: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Not all "federal workers" receive back pay. About half of our colleagues that applied to the fund during the furlough were contractors whose companies provided no back pay at all. Some companies even dropped their benefits completely - leaving staff without health coverage for almost 2 months.
As a CDC staff - I do not support this message. It's a false narrative, not bound in science, that RFK is pushing. This harmful communication will result in more deaths in our communities. 💔
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Autism and Vaccines
Answers to common questions about vaccine safety and autism.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
As a CDC staff - I do not support this message. It's a false narrative, not bound in science, that RFK is pushing. This harmful communication will result in more deaths in our communities. 💔
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but the uncertainty for federal workers is far from over. “Even with back pay, we’ll still be starting behind and playing catch-up for a while,” said one Veterans Affairs employee who was furloughed for weeks. nyti.ms/4i4bP56
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but the uncertainty for federal workers is far from over. “Even with back pay, we’ll still be starting behind and playing catch-up for a while,” said one Veterans Affairs employee who was furloughed for weeks. nyti.ms/4i4bP56
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If you need this, I hope it helps
#Food #FoodFinder #FoodPantry #FoodResouces
For those affected by SNAP being cut off or anyone needing food, here are some resources that can help you!
Pls repost/share !!
links:
findhelp.org
foodpantries.org
foodfinder.us
fridgefinder.app
littlefreepantry.org
feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
For those affected by SNAP being cut off or anyone needing food, here are some resources that can help you!
Pls repost/share !!
links:
findhelp.org
foodpantries.org
foodfinder.us
fridgefinder.app
littlefreepantry.org
feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
findhelp.org by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care
Search and connect to support. Find financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help in your area, anywhere in the US.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you need this, I hope it helps
More hatch act violations from those running our federal government @usdagov.bsky.social @altusda.altgov.info
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
More hatch act violations from those running our federal government @usdagov.bsky.social @altusda.altgov.info
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Happy Halloween 🎃
BREAKING NEWS: A federal judge has ordered Trump to follow the law and use the $6 billion emergency fund Congress designated for SNAP.
We must ensure Trump follows this order. He was willing to let kids go to bed hungry.
We must ensure Trump follows this order. He was willing to let kids go to bed hungry.
Judge orders administration to distribute SNAP contingency money amid shutdown
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP contingency money "as soon as possible."
abcnews.go.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃
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Still public servants- @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.
Meet the Grassroots CDC Teams Fighting Against Firings
'We're primed to hop into action immediately,' one volunteer says
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October 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Still public servants- @firedbutfighting.bsky.social @altcdc.altgov.info @cdcmutualaid.bsky.social- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.
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3 ways to support our Fired CDC colleagues:
1. Donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network. 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
2. Get yourself something nice at our store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
3. Share our links!
1. Donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network. 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
2. Get yourself something nice at our store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
3. Share our links!
October 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
3 ways to support our Fired CDC colleagues:
1. Donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network. 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
2. Get yourself something nice at our store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
3. Share our links!
1. Donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network. 99% of donations go directly to fired/RIFed CDC workers and their families. www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate
2. Get yourself something nice at our store: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
3. Share our links!
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BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
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Jump in where you can to improve and expand public libraries. www.librariesforthepeople.org
For The People
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October 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Jump in where you can to improve and expand public libraries. www.librariesforthepeople.org
People need to stop listening to Ezra Klein... For multiple reasons
This @jessicavalenti.bsky.social piece about Ezra Klein's latest wrongness is great. I particularly enjoyed this: "Since first making the argument to fellow Times columnist Ross Douthat, Klein has defended his comments to a series of additional men" jessica.substack.com/p/ezra-klein...
October 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
People need to stop listening to Ezra Klein... For multiple reasons
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It’s time for one of the easiest things you can do for wildlife: just #LeaveTheLeaves! Leaves are vital homes & winter shelter! 🐝
🍂 Follow our easy tips & meet the animals you’ll be saving ➡️ xerces.org/blog/leave-t...
🪧 Get your own yard sign, now available in English & Spanish ➡️ xerces.org/gifts
🍂 Follow our easy tips & meet the animals you’ll be saving ➡️ xerces.org/blog/leave-t...
🪧 Get your own yard sign, now available in English & Spanish ➡️ xerces.org/gifts
Leave the Leaves!
One of the most valuable ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Thankfully, all you need to do is do less yard work.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It’s time for one of the easiest things you can do for wildlife: just #LeaveTheLeaves! Leaves are vital homes & winter shelter! 🐝
🍂 Follow our easy tips & meet the animals you’ll be saving ➡️ xerces.org/blog/leave-t...
🪧 Get your own yard sign, now available in English & Spanish ➡️ xerces.org/gifts
🍂 Follow our easy tips & meet the animals you’ll be saving ➡️ xerces.org/blog/leave-t...
🪧 Get your own yard sign, now available in English & Spanish ➡️ xerces.org/gifts
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Gov is shutdown. Let’s see who picks it up this time 🤣
October 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
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ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
Apple removed ICEBlock reportedly after direct pressure from Department of Justice officials. “I am incredibly disappointed by Apple's actions today. Capitulating to an authoritarian regime is never t...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
so the US government just forced a tech company to delete an app it doesn’t like, which is totally normal stuff
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
I, along with most of my colleagues have been furloughed due to the government shutdown. Our household is lucky that we can weather this temporary financial bump but others are not so fortunate. If you're able, please donate to our Mutual Aid to support the CDC staff who've been fired and furloughed
For people who want to support fired, RIFed, and furloughed CDC staff: There has literally NEVER been a better time to donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network! www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate 6/7
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I, along with most of my colleagues have been furloughed due to the government shutdown. Our household is lucky that we can weather this temporary financial bump but others are not so fortunate. If you're able, please donate to our Mutual Aid to support the CDC staff who've been fired and furloughed
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For people who want to support fired, RIFed, and furloughed CDC staff: There has literally NEVER been a better time to donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network! www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate 6/7
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 AM
For people who want to support fired, RIFed, and furloughed CDC staff: There has literally NEVER been a better time to donate to the CDC Mutual Aid Network! www.cdcresourceportal.org/donate 6/7
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@chrislhayes.bsky.social takes the Jimmy Kimmel suspension a little deeper.
I can not stress this enough: without the foundational protections of the First Amendment, the Bill of Rights will collapse into a meaningless heap.
I can not stress this enough: without the foundational protections of the First Amendment, the Bill of Rights will collapse into a meaningless heap.
‘Chilling’: Hayes reacts to Jimmy Kimmel suspension following Trump FCC threats
YouTube video by MSNBC
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September 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
@chrislhayes.bsky.social takes the Jimmy Kimmel suspension a little deeper.
I can not stress this enough: without the foundational protections of the First Amendment, the Bill of Rights will collapse into a meaningless heap.
I can not stress this enough: without the foundational protections of the First Amendment, the Bill of Rights will collapse into a meaningless heap.
FYI - 👀 HHS is trying to eliminate medical telework for its staff even if you have a reasonable accommodation... Stay tuned for more illegal crap coming from your government.
September 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
FYI - 👀 HHS is trying to eliminate medical telework for its staff even if you have a reasonable accommodation... Stay tuned for more illegal crap coming from your government.
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@holykoolaid.bsky.social delivers a striking eulogy for Charlie Kirk.
Factual. Documented. Well delivered.
Factual. Documented. Well delivered.
You've Been Lied to About Charlie Kirk
YouTube video by Holy Koolaid
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September 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
@holykoolaid.bsky.social delivers a striking eulogy for Charlie Kirk.
Factual. Documented. Well delivered.
Factual. Documented. Well delivered.
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“.. I can’t remember anyone ever telling me we can’t say anything critical about a civilian like this. He was not in our chain of command or anything,” the officer said.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“.. I can’t remember anyone ever telling me we can’t say anything critical about a civilian like this. He was not in our chain of command or anything,” the officer said.
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem waived the Endangered Species Act and several other statutes to permit the plan.
Trump Admin Waives Environmental Laws to Build Border Wall in TX Wildlife Refuge
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem waived the Endangered Species Act and several other statutes to permit the plan.
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August 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem waived the Endangered Species Act and several other statutes to permit the plan.
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“Nothing is more important than stopping fascism, because fascism will stop us all.”
- Fred Hampton
- Fred Hampton
August 31, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“Nothing is more important than stopping fascism, because fascism will stop us all.”
- Fred Hampton
- Fred Hampton