@wtndc.bsky.social
Public interest attorney working to protect and advance health care access, LGBTQI+ rights, HIV/AIDS advocacy.
www.actupdc.org
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The CDC’s committee of vaccine advisers voted Friday to do away with the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation. The move recklessly subjects "infected children to a lifetime of acute and chronic conditions and needlessly shortens their lives" healthlaw.org/news/hepatit...
December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The CDC’s committee of vaccine advisers voted Friday to do away with the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation. The move recklessly subjects "infected children to a lifetime of acute and chronic conditions and needlessly shortens their lives" healthlaw.org/news/hepatit...
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Triple your impact this #GivingTuesday! In addition to the small group of NHeLP supporters that enacted a $100,000 challenge match, our Executive Director will be matching all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $10,000! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Du...
Giving Tuesday 2025
YouTube video by National Health Law Program
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December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Triple your impact this #GivingTuesday! In addition to the small group of NHeLP supporters that enacted a $100,000 challenge match, our Executive Director will be matching all Giving Tuesday gifts up to $10,000! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Du...
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20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died a day after volunteering to serve in DC so that others could enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. She deserves our gratitude, not political exploitation by a shameless president who scapegoats immigrants to swell his power.
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died a day after volunteering to serve in DC so that others could enjoy Thanksgiving with their families. She deserves our gratitude, not political exploitation by a shameless president who scapegoats immigrants to swell his power.
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somebody brought this up once in the context of Florida voters in 2000 and it fucked me up so much
just the cascading effects on our whole society from losing such a tidal wave of queer people
just the cascading effects on our whole society from losing such a tidal wave of queer people
A few weeks ago I was talking politics with a local, highly straight, bartender.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
All the sudden he said: “Well, I think a big part of the problem is that so many of the people who would’ve been our progressive leaders died of AIDS & can’t help us now.”
And I’ve thought about that every day since.
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
somebody brought this up once in the context of Florida voters in 2000 and it fucked me up so much
just the cascading effects on our whole society from losing such a tidal wave of queer people
just the cascading effects on our whole society from losing such a tidal wave of queer people
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New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
Chuck Neville Chamberlain Schumer
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Chuck Neville Chamberlain Schumer
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The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment season began November 1.
With it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, higher premium payments, changes to Marketplace eligibility rules, and more.
Our updated ACA resources can help guide you through the changes: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
With it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, higher premium payments, changes to Marketplace eligibility rules, and more.
Our updated ACA resources can help guide you through the changes: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
Understanding the Health Insurance Marketplaces | KFF
These resources are for anyone shopping (or helping someone shop) for health coverage within the health insurance marketplaces created through the Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA or Obamacare.)
on.kff.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment season began November 1.
With it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, higher premium payments, changes to Marketplace eligibility rules, and more.
Our updated ACA resources can help guide you through the changes: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
With it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, higher premium payments, changes to Marketplace eligibility rules, and more.
Our updated ACA resources can help guide you through the changes: https://on.kff.org/3NPfMfE
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Susan Collins has never been more vulnerable. This is our chance to retake this U.S. Senate seat and give Maine people a fighter for them in Washington.
October 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Susan Collins has never been more vulnerable. This is our chance to retake this U.S. Senate seat and give Maine people a fighter for them in Washington.
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The Opportunistic Lies vs. The Pleasant Reality
October 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Opportunistic Lies vs. The Pleasant Reality
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On the one hand, I completely understand this logic and have expressed it to some degree myself.
On the other hand, my own family’s premiums are about to jump by over $900/month if the tax credits expire.
On the other hand, my own family’s premiums are about to jump by over $900/month if the tax credits expire.
Perhaps if Dems stopped prioritizing protecting Trump voters from Trump policies, those voters might get the point.
October 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On the one hand, I completely understand this logic and have expressed it to some degree myself.
On the other hand, my own family’s premiums are about to jump by over $900/month if the tax credits expire.
On the other hand, my own family’s premiums are about to jump by over $900/month if the tax credits expire.
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Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
October 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
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🩺 Prevention saves lives. Under the ACA, Medicaid & most private plans must cover preventive services at no cost, based on expert recommendations. By Héctor Hernández-Delgado healthlaw.org/california-t...
California takes bold action to protect access to preventive services
Recognizing that prevention and early detection of diseases and conditions vastly improve health outcomes, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) and non-grandfathere...
healthlaw.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🩺 Prevention saves lives. Under the ACA, Medicaid & most private plans must cover preventive services at no cost, based on expert recommendations. By Héctor Hernández-Delgado healthlaw.org/california-t...
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Republicans control the White House, and they have majorities in the Senate and House.
And now, after Republicans wrecked our economy, they have to shut down the government.
It's cruel. It's callous. And it's incompetent.
And now, after Republicans wrecked our economy, they have to shut down the government.
It's cruel. It's callous. And it's incompetent.
October 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Republicans control the White House, and they have majorities in the Senate and House.
And now, after Republicans wrecked our economy, they have to shut down the government.
It's cruel. It's callous. And it's incompetent.
And now, after Republicans wrecked our economy, they have to shut down the government.
It's cruel. It's callous. And it's incompetent.
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The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program has long ensured low-income & Native American children get life-saving vaccines. Now, Trump’s HHS Sec. RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, puts that access at risk. By Wayne Turner: healthlaw.org/rfk-jr-s-new...
RFK Jr.’s new regime puts vaccine coverage for low-income children in jeopardy
Children from low-income families, those without health insurance or who are under-insured, as well as Native American children, have long had access to life-saving vaccines through the Vaccines for C...
healthlaw.org
September 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program has long ensured low-income & Native American children get life-saving vaccines. Now, Trump’s HHS Sec. RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, puts that access at risk. By Wayne Turner: healthlaw.org/rfk-jr-s-new...
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My ACIP recap: 🧵
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
September 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
My ACIP recap: 🧵
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
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Citing concerns about DEI, the Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Programs for Students With Hearing and Vision Loss Harmed by Trump’s Anti-Diversity Push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states. “How low can you go?” one advoc...
www.propublica.org
September 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Citing concerns about DEI, the Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
“How low can you go?” one advocate asked. “How can you do this to children?”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
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On this day in 1940 the Blitz started. Over 340 bombers attacked London during the night, killing 430 people and injuring 1600. This would be the first of fifty seven consecutive nights of bombing on the capital.
September 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
On this day in 1940 the Blitz started. Over 340 bombers attacked London during the night, killing 430 people and injuring 1600. This would be the first of fifty seven consecutive nights of bombing on the capital.
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Conflicts of Interest!
RFK just claims his new ACIP is very pro-vaccine.
We have no words other than
#SacktheQuack.
Wyden: How many kids have to die?
RFK: You have been a Senator for 20 years and infant mortality has increased in this country. WTF? No.
RFK just claims his new ACIP is very pro-vaccine.
We have no words other than
#SacktheQuack.
Wyden: How many kids have to die?
RFK: You have been a Senator for 20 years and infant mortality has increased in this country. WTF? No.
September 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Conflicts of Interest!
RFK just claims his new ACIP is very pro-vaccine.
We have no words other than
#SacktheQuack.
Wyden: How many kids have to die?
RFK: You have been a Senator for 20 years and infant mortality has increased in this country. WTF? No.
RFK just claims his new ACIP is very pro-vaccine.
We have no words other than
#SacktheQuack.
Wyden: How many kids have to die?
RFK: You have been a Senator for 20 years and infant mortality has increased in this country. WTF? No.
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First Bernie Sanders. Then the CDC directors. Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding RFK Jr. step down just in time for his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday.
RFK Jr.’s enemies list just got a lot longer
First Bernie Sanders. Then CDC directors. Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding he step down.
www.motherjones.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
First Bernie Sanders. Then the CDC directors. Now, more than 1,000 current and former HHS staffers are demanding RFK Jr. step down just in time for his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday.
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Some images from today's clap out. Deb, Dan, and Demetre - we appreciate everything you've done. You were the best of us public health dorks, and we will miss you immensely.
And we'll do our damnedest to keep the watch 💚💚💚
And we'll do our damnedest to keep the watch 💚💚💚
August 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Some images from today's clap out. Deb, Dan, and Demetre - we appreciate everything you've done. You were the best of us public health dorks, and we will miss you immensely.
And we'll do our damnedest to keep the watch 💚💚💚
And we'll do our damnedest to keep the watch 💚💚💚
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🎤 Demetre’s official resignation letter.
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
x.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🎤 Demetre’s official resignation letter.
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
(It’s worth a visit to X to read the full letter — just hold your nose and dodge the racist algorithm.)
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Still waiting for someone of prominence to admit it was not about eggs.
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
August 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Still waiting for someone of prominence to admit it was not about eggs.
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American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy.
Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
August 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy.
Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule.
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
Read this! Silence = Death.
August 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Read this! Silence = Death.
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RFK Jr. is gutting vaccine research to please conspiracy theorists.
The result? Weaker pandemic preparedness, fewer lifesaving shots, and working families left to pay the price.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The result? Weaker pandemic preparedness, fewer lifesaving shots, and working families left to pay the price.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
RFK Jr. announces end to some mRNA contracts, including for flu, covid
The targeting of the vaccine technology once considered revolutionary follows intense criticism by conservatives and anti-vaccine activists.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
RFK Jr. is gutting vaccine research to please conspiracy theorists.
The result? Weaker pandemic preparedness, fewer lifesaving shots, and working families left to pay the price.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The result? Weaker pandemic preparedness, fewer lifesaving shots, and working families left to pay the price.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...