Brenda Miller
@virginiarnshark.bsky.social
Former Army nurse now specializing in civilian peri-operative and pediatric care with strong interest in environmental science, ecology, and marine science.
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The American Bar Association has just called upon every attorney, regardless of their political views, to join them & stand up for the rule of law & at minimum insist that our government "follow the law."
Every lawyer has an ethical responsibility to do so.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
Every lawyer has an ethical responsibility to do so.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
February 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The American Bar Association has just called upon every attorney, regardless of their political views, to join them & stand up for the rule of law & at minimum insist that our government "follow the law."
Every lawyer has an ethical responsibility to do so.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
Every lawyer has an ethical responsibility to do so.
www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
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There’s an effective and safe vaccine for that. And your mom and dad and maybe grandparents had the vaccine and they never got the measles!!
measles outbreak in Texas
--> 10 cases
--> all unvaccinated
--> 7 hospitalized
--> 10 cases
--> all unvaccinated
--> 7 hospitalized
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
There’s an effective and safe vaccine for that. And your mom and dad and maybe grandparents had the vaccine and they never got the measles!!
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Crucial SF-50 forms, detailing job titles, salaries, and Social Security numbers, have disappeared from a federal database managed by the Office of Personnel Management.
February 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Crucial SF-50 forms, detailing job titles, salaries, and Social Security numbers, have disappeared from a federal database managed by the Office of Personnel Management.
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SCOOP: Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People (Gift Article)
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
SCOOP: Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
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SCOOP: The US Treasury claimed a DOGE's Marco Elez didn’t have ‘write access,’ when he actually did. Sources tell WIRED that his ability to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded, days after officials said it didn't exist.
The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE's Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn't exist.
wrd.cm
February 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
SCOOP: The US Treasury claimed a DOGE's Marco Elez didn’t have ‘write access,’ when he actually did. Sources tell WIRED that his ability to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded, days after officials said it didn't exist.
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This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal
The billionaire’s DOGE team has launched an all-out assault on federal agencies, triggering numerous legal objections.
wapo.st
February 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
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"Elon Musk is not the president, but it appears that he—a foreign-born, unelected billionaire who was not confirmed by Congress—is exercising profound influence over the federal government of the United States...It is nothing short of an administrative coup."
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government
Elon Musk’s bureaucratic coup is under way.
www.theatlantic.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
"Elon Musk is not the president, but it appears that he—a foreign-born, unelected billionaire who was not confirmed by Congress—is exercising profound influence over the federal government of the United States...It is nothing short of an administrative coup."
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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👇🏾👇🏾🖕🏾
Cassidy—a doctor—has violated his Oath and is a yes on Kennedy.
Kennedy is now almost certain to be confirmed.
People will die because of this; Kennedy at DHHS will cause deaths, full stop.
The crazy thing is, no one even doubts it.
But also no one cares, so here we are.
Kennedy is now almost certain to be confirmed.
People will die because of this; Kennedy at DHHS will cause deaths, full stop.
The crazy thing is, no one even doubts it.
But also no one cares, so here we are.
February 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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“We at the American Journal of Public Health have no interest in following the president's prohibitions on language," said Georges Benjamin, MD, publisher of AJPH 👏👏👏
www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
February 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
“We at the American Journal of Public Health have no interest in following the president's prohibitions on language," said Georges Benjamin, MD, publisher of AJPH 👏👏👏
www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
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I think it's only a matter of time before you start seeing disease outbreaks spreading in the US. With global travel, you need global communication - without it, you open yourself up to learning about infectious diseases only when you start seeing cases yourself.
Since taking office the Trump administration has put the CDC on a "communications pause," announced its withdrawal from the @who.int, & ordered #CDC not to interact with WHO. News that there may be a new #Ebola outbreak in DRC underscores why these moves are unwise. www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/p...
Potential Ebola outbreak reported in DRC at a time of strained U.S.-WHO relations
A potential Ebola outbreak has been reported in the DRC, at a time when the Trump administration has paused communication with the WHO.
www.statnews.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I think it's only a matter of time before you start seeing disease outbreaks spreading in the US. With global travel, you need global communication - without it, you open yourself up to learning about infectious diseases only when you start seeing cases yourself.
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Why is this important? This policy increases job insecurity for federal employees in policy-making roles, pressuring them to align with political goals or risk termination. It discourages dissent, whistleblowing, and independent expertise, fostering a politically driven federal workforce.
January 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Why is this important? This policy increases job insecurity for federal employees in policy-making roles, pressuring them to align with political goals or risk termination. It discourages dissent, whistleblowing, and independent expertise, fostering a politically driven federal workforce.
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The Trump administration’s rebranded Schedule F policy aims to reclassify federal employees in policy roles as at-will, removing civil service protections. This will politicize agencies by allowing dismissals based on political alignment.
January 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Trump administration’s rebranded Schedule F policy aims to reclassify federal employees in policy roles as at-will, removing civil service protections. This will politicize agencies by allowing dismissals based on political alignment.
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Concerns are growing over reports that the system will be used for mass firings, as information is being collected on all federal employees regarding “loyalty.”
January 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Concerns are growing over reports that the system will be used for mass firings, as information is being collected on all federal employees regarding “loyalty.”
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Trump is offering all federal workers a buyout with seven months’ pay to shrink the government—but that’s not the whole story. Reports reveal some employees are being pressured to resign or face termination under the guise of organizational restructuring. In short: take the buyout or be fired.
January 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Trump is offering all federal workers a buyout with seven months’ pay to shrink the government—but that’s not the whole story. Reports reveal some employees are being pressured to resign or face termination under the guise of organizational restructuring. In short: take the buyout or be fired.
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Houston Public Library offers a similar service!
PSA – The Queens Public Library offers $50 virtual library cards and it’s amazing for anyone who uses Libby and want to access more titles/copies than your local library has
November 25, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Houston Public Library offers a similar service!
November 24, 2024 at 5:31 PM
My attempt to find comfort in unsettled times: homemade French onion soup for dinner.
November 19, 2024 at 3:58 AM
My attempt to find comfort in unsettled times: homemade French onion soup for dinner.
Audrey the Airedale is guarding her treasure, like Smaug. It’s probably safer to go get another pair of socks.
November 15, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Audrey the Airedale is guarding her treasure, like Smaug. It’s probably safer to go get another pair of socks.