Ellspeth

Ellspeth

@ellspeth.bsky.social

Believer in kindness, democracy, science & accountability. Here for a sanity check & the opinions of people I respect. And IT’S THE GULF OF MEXICO.

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze)
@newsjennifer.bsky.social

What RFK has done just this week to NOT support vaccines: -fired FDA's top vaccine scientist -buried CDC's measles forecast -shut down agency that runs the NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM (OIDP) -Hired anti-vaxxer to probe phony autism/vax links -Made Texas kids sick with his vitamin A measles 'cure'

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Lankford blatantly lies on CNN: "RFK Jr has been clear he supports vaccines ... the president has been very clear on his support of vaccines."

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Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social

Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…

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Doug Jones
@dougjones.bsky.social

Folks are frustrated with Dems in Congress right now. Here’s my solution - get the hell out of DC and hold some hearings. I love town halls, but we need to focus on people right now. Have folks come testify about how these cuts are affecting them. Get local media there. Make it real.

Ellspeth
@ellspeth.bsky.social

N. Carolinians, Call Sen Thom Tillis EVERY DAY until he makes a public statement about Ukraine, Russia & acknowledges the damage Trump/Vance have done by aligning w/ Russia. If he really thinks Russia is a “cancer” on the world, he needs to take action NOW. Or we’ll all be Russian soon. 202-224-6342

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Robert Reich
@rbreich.bsky.social

The Trump-Vance-Musk regime is not only undermining democracy in the US. It is laying the foundation for undermining democracies around the world. The emerging battle will be global democracy vs. a global oligarchy. The US is emerging on the side of global oligarchy.

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Virginia Schutte
@vgwschutte.bsky.social

YOUR FAVORITE WEATHER APP IS JUST A PRETTY DISPLAY OF NOAA DATA Ppl seem to think that "NOAA weather forecasts" means climate-, boat-, or "in addition to my app"-weather. But the weather forecasts *we all use* are made from the NOAA data *we all paid for* Make that part clear when you ⬇️

Karen James@kejames.bsky.social

I’m thinking we should spread this news about the firings at NOAA as far and wide as possible. Like cancer research, weather forecasting seems likely to be broadly popular across the political spectrum. apnews.com/article/nati...

apnews.comHundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cutsFederal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the U.S.

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Max Kennerly
@maxkennerly.bsky.social

Seriously. I sue drug companies, you don't have to tell me they suck, nor explain to me the risks of pharmaceuticals. But vaccines are different, they're like stealing fire from the Gods and burning plagues with it. Their benefit/risk ratio is downright magical.

Peter Bornstein@spidadoc.bsky.social

Vaccines are amazing. www.bbc.com/news/article...

bbc.comHPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancer casesEngland began vaccinating teenage girls in 2008 and results show it is paying off.

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Angry
@angrystaffer.bsky.social

100% this. The only thing obeying in advance gets you is that you look like a jackass to both sides of the aisle.

Dom Ervolina@dominicervolina.com

If you're a prominent voice for the Dems and you capitulate to the GOP to endear yourself to Trump, there's something you need to understand MAGA will never, ever respect you What you showed them is you can be pushed around, bought off, and owned like a little bitch Enjoy that

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