Elise Tarbi
@eliseconant.bsky.social
Palliative care nurse scientist. Cat/human mom.
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At a time when ICE is rounding up 5-year-olds, terrorizing communities and killing American citizens, the last thing we should be doing is increasing its funding.
I will vote NO on the upcoming spending bill to fund Trump's domestic army.
I will vote NO on the upcoming spending bill to fund Trump's domestic army.
January 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
At a time when ICE is rounding up 5-year-olds, terrorizing communities and killing American citizens, the last thing we should be doing is increasing its funding.
I will vote NO on the upcoming spending bill to fund Trump's domestic army.
I will vote NO on the upcoming spending bill to fund Trump's domestic army.
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A little extra love to Minnesota nurses today.
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
A little extra love to Minnesota nurses today.
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I'm so excited to facilitate a session on the needs & priorities of nursing doctoral students with @nursepatmacrn.bsky.social
It'll be a whole day of amazing programming! Sign up below!
It'll be a whole day of amazing programming! Sign up below!
CALLING ALL #NURSINGPHD STUDENTS!!
This event will feature a listening session focused on the needs & priorities of nursing doctoral students right now
Facilitators of that convo will include @teresagraziano.bsky.social & @nursepatmacrn.bsky.social!!!
On Thurs Jan 29, 10-11am ET
Don’t miss it!
This event will feature a listening session focused on the needs & priorities of nursing doctoral students right now
Facilitators of that convo will include @teresagraziano.bsky.social & @nursepatmacrn.bsky.social!!!
On Thurs Jan 29, 10-11am ET
Don’t miss it!
I’m excited to announce this FREE ONLINE event, featuring a bunch of RAD guests!
ROOTS & SHOOTS: A VIRTUAL NURSING PHD EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE
THURS JAN 29
Topics include critical history & speculative futures, A.I., language & resistance, & more!
For agenda & to register:
bit.ly/ROOTSANDSHOOTS
ROOTS & SHOOTS: A VIRTUAL NURSING PHD EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE
THURS JAN 29
Topics include critical history & speculative futures, A.I., language & resistance, & more!
For agenda & to register:
bit.ly/ROOTSANDSHOOTS
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I'm so excited to facilitate a session on the needs & priorities of nursing doctoral students with @nursepatmacrn.bsky.social
It'll be a whole day of amazing programming! Sign up below!
It'll be a whole day of amazing programming! Sign up below!
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Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
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NIH is losing so may good people. First they were fired or RIFd or pressured to retire early.
Now they are leaving because “no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity.”
Proud to know these brave scientists!
www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...
Now they are leaving because “no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity.”
Proud to know these brave scientists!
www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...
The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left
“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.
www.statnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:44 PM
NIH is losing so may good people. First they were fired or RIFd or pressured to retire early.
Now they are leaving because “no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity.”
Proud to know these brave scientists!
www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...
Now they are leaving because “no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity.”
Proud to know these brave scientists!
www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n...
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Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Amanda Gorman wrote this poem for Renee Good and that’s it for me tonight.
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I need something to report out how many new manuscripts/articles I read/want to read in 2025, goodreads-style
January 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM
I need something to report out how many new manuscripts/articles I read/want to read in 2025, goodreads-style
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Boreal finches include bright yellow evening grosbeaks, red-hued pine grosbeaks, dainty pine siskins, and redpolls with their bright scarlet foreheads.
Finch 'irruption' brings colorful winter visitors to northern New England
Driven south due to a poor conifer crop up north, evening grosbeaks, redpolls and bohemian waxwings will be looking for food in fallow fields, fruit trees and backyard feeders in parts of New England.
www.vermontpublic.org
January 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Boreal finches include bright yellow evening grosbeaks, red-hued pine grosbeaks, dainty pine siskins, and redpolls with their bright scarlet foreheads.
My favorite annual bit.
saying HAPPY NEW YEAR every time a patient responded after I asked the date was 10/10 reason enough to work New Year’s Day in the hospital #hapc
January 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
My favorite annual bit.
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This is all to say, the holidays can be so hard for folks - reach out if you need help, and check in on each other
December 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
This is all to say, the holidays can be so hard for folks - reach out if you need help, and check in on each other
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A coalition of 19 states and DC have filed a lawsuit challenging the Kennedy declaration seeking to ban gender affirming care for trans youth by fiat by creating a federal "standard of care" based on pure pseudoscience.
ag.ny.gov/press-releas...
ag.ny.gov/press-releas...
Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit Challenging Federal Attack on Gender-Affirming Care
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 other states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to stop the U.S
ag.ny.gov
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A coalition of 19 states and DC have filed a lawsuit challenging the Kennedy declaration seeking to ban gender affirming care for trans youth by fiat by creating a federal "standard of care" based on pure pseudoscience.
ag.ny.gov/press-releas...
ag.ny.gov/press-releas...
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As the only Democratic nurse in Congress, I remember how expensive pursuing my degree was. And now, Trump’s Education Department is moving to make it even more expensive. Here’s how you can help.
December 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As the only Democratic nurse in Congress, I remember how expensive pursuing my degree was. And now, Trump’s Education Department is moving to make it even more expensive. Here’s how you can help.
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The lede to this story is poetry:
It’s mostly been a bad year
on Capitol Hill
for the healthcare sector.
But it’s been a good year
for healthcare lobbyists.
It’s mostly been a bad year
on Capitol Hill
for the healthcare sector.
But it’s been a good year
for healthcare lobbyists.
Healthcare lobbying surged in 2025
Spending to influence Congress surged by $91 million, but $1.1 trillion in healthcare cuts passed anyway while sought-after bills languished
www.modernhealthcare.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The lede to this story is poetry:
It’s mostly been a bad year
on Capitol Hill
for the healthcare sector.
But it’s been a good year
for healthcare lobbyists.
It’s mostly been a bad year
on Capitol Hill
for the healthcare sector.
But it’s been a good year
for healthcare lobbyists.
I renamed a text chain with my midwife and palliative care NP friends "Womb to Tomb" and it's the best thing I've done recently for my mental health.
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I renamed a text chain with my midwife and palliative care NP friends "Womb to Tomb" and it's the best thing I've done recently for my mental health.
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“Be realistic.”
I refuse to live in your limited notion of what kind of hope, justice and love is possible in this world. There is a key to let us all out of this cage but it cannot be found until we all agree it exists.
I refuse to live in your limited notion of what kind of hope, justice and love is possible in this world. There is a key to let us all out of this cage but it cannot be found until we all agree it exists.
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“Be realistic.”
I refuse to live in your limited notion of what kind of hope, justice and love is possible in this world. There is a key to let us all out of this cage but it cannot be found until we all agree it exists.
I refuse to live in your limited notion of what kind of hope, justice and love is possible in this world. There is a key to let us all out of this cage but it cannot be found until we all agree it exists.
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White House Reclassifies Nursing As Hobby https://theonion.com/white-house-reclassifies-nursing-as-hobby/
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
White House Reclassifies Nursing As Hobby https://theonion.com/white-house-reclassifies-nursing-as-hobby/
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Congratulations to the UVM Catamounts men’s soccer team on an excellent season.
I know you’re disappointed that you didn’t repeat as NCAA Division 1 Champs, but a 14-1 season ain’t bad. You made the entire state proud.
I know you’re disappointed that you didn’t repeat as NCAA Division 1 Champs, but a 14-1 season ain’t bad. You made the entire state proud.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations to the UVM Catamounts men’s soccer team on an excellent season.
I know you’re disappointed that you didn’t repeat as NCAA Division 1 Champs, but a 14-1 season ain’t bad. You made the entire state proud.
I know you’re disappointed that you didn’t repeat as NCAA Division 1 Champs, but a 14-1 season ain’t bad. You made the entire state proud.
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If you want to read “Why I Love the Vermont Green,” I’ve taken pictures of the little zine for you. Of course it’s nicer if you can hold it in your hands. But here’s the zine in full (1/2)
#WILtVG
#WILtVG
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If you want to read “Why I Love the Vermont Green,” I’ve taken pictures of the little zine for you. Of course it’s nicer if you can hold it in your hands. But here’s the zine in full (1/2)
#WILtVG
#WILtVG
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Weeeee - excited to share my lab: SAGE Lab!
✨️ Sexuality, Ability, Gender, and Embodiment ✨️
My RAs and I have some really awesome stuff cooking!
✨️ Sexuality, Ability, Gender, and Embodiment ✨️
My RAs and I have some really awesome stuff cooking!
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Weeeee - excited to share my lab: SAGE Lab!
✨️ Sexuality, Ability, Gender, and Embodiment ✨️
My RAs and I have some really awesome stuff cooking!
✨️ Sexuality, Ability, Gender, and Embodiment ✨️
My RAs and I have some really awesome stuff cooking!
Are we political scientists now?
Had a great time lecturing on Medical Aid in Dying & Disability Justice with @eliseconant.bsky.social in @garlicksauce.bsky.social poli sci class today!
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Are we political scientists now?
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
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I'm grateful that the Vermont governor & legislators acted to prevent Vermont children & families from going hungry.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I'm grateful that the Vermont governor & legislators acted to prevent Vermont children & families from going hungry.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress.
The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
When teaching about medical aid in dying coincides with Halloweek.
October 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
When teaching about medical aid in dying coincides with Halloweek.
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The American people are enraged. Enraged while walking through their neighborhoods and watching on their screens seeing all the ways Trump is abusing power to empower, enrich, and protect himself while the rest of us suffer.
October 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The American people are enraged. Enraged while walking through their neighborhoods and watching on their screens seeing all the ways Trump is abusing power to empower, enrich, and protect himself while the rest of us suffer.