Epi_lady (Amy)
@epilady.bsky.social
Former public health epidemiologist, now in tech. Data is my love language. Puns, cats, and dogs likely to pepper the feed. AI, data integration, equity, MCH, social determinants of health, evaluation. Believer in democracy.
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We are 2 months out from losing our measles elimination status. Things are not looking great for being able to keep it.
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DPH member Mary Canales, PhD, RN, has just published an *excellent* piece on the need for nurses to speak to truth to power in this moment.
I know there are a ton of nurses doing exactly that, and I thank you for that, but hey we can always use more!
You can read her paper here:
I know there are a ton of nurses doing exactly that, and I thank you for that, but hey we can always use more!
You can read her paper here:
Revisiting Speaking Truth to Power: A Return to Its Roots | Defend Public Health
Defend Public Health member Mary Canales, PhD, RN shares her thoughts on the attacks on public health, and why it is time for medical professionals to speak truth to power.
www.defendpublichealth.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
DPH member Mary Canales, PhD, RN, has just published an *excellent* piece on the need for nurses to speak to truth to power in this moment.
I know there are a ton of nurses doing exactly that, and I thank you for that, but hey we can always use more!
You can read her paper here:
I know there are a ton of nurses doing exactly that, and I thank you for that, but hey we can always use more!
You can read her paper here:
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Today in court: In a long-running fight between the AP and the Trump admin, DOJ argued for expansive executive power to limit White House access based on speech or expression -- including for events historically open to the public such as tours or the annual Easter egg roll
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White House Access Limits Could Cover Easter Egg Roll, DOJ Says
The Justice Department argued in court for more expansive executive power to limit White House access based on political expression, including for events historically open to the general public such…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today in court: In a long-running fight between the AP and the Trump admin, DOJ argued for expansive executive power to limit White House access based on speech or expression -- including for events historically open to the public such as tours or the annual Easter egg roll
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“Donald Trump doesn’t believe people should obey the law — he believes people should obey him. He doesn’t care about the law. He doesn’t care about the Constitution. And what he said yesterday is this: if you stand in the way of his corruption, death is your destiny.” — Sen. Chris Murphy
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
“Donald Trump doesn’t believe people should obey the law — he believes people should obey him. He doesn’t care about the law. He doesn’t care about the Constitution. And what he said yesterday is this: if you stand in the way of his corruption, death is your destiny.” — Sen. Chris Murphy
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The destruction of public health caused by RFK Jr. will take decades to repair. If Republicans found their ovaries tomorrow and worked up the strength to fire him, anti-vaxxers would make this the nucleus of a new conspiracy about him being fired to “because he got too close to the truth”.
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The destruction of public health caused by RFK Jr. will take decades to repair. If Republicans found their ovaries tomorrow and worked up the strength to fire him, anti-vaxxers would make this the nucleus of a new conspiracy about him being fired to “because he got too close to the truth”.
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After he leaves office, every single one of RFK Jr.’s lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers will include some variation of this statement by an anti-vaccine group:
“CDC NOW ADMITS SCIENCE LACKING BEHIND CLAIM
'VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM’”.
The CDC admits no such thing.
“CDC NOW ADMITS SCIENCE LACKING BEHIND CLAIM
'VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM’”.
The CDC admits no such thing.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
After he leaves office, every single one of RFK Jr.’s lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers will include some variation of this statement by an anti-vaccine group:
“CDC NOW ADMITS SCIENCE LACKING BEHIND CLAIM
'VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM’”.
The CDC admits no such thing.
“CDC NOW ADMITS SCIENCE LACKING BEHIND CLAIM
'VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM’”.
The CDC admits no such thing.
We are 2 months out from losing our measles elimination status. Things are not looking great for being able to keep it.
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
We are 2 months out from losing our measles elimination status. Things are not looking great for being able to keep it.
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it is frankly a *scathing* indictment of the White House press corps
I’ve been thinking and it’s kind of exceptional that not a single person said “Hey now” after the piggy comment.
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
it is frankly a *scathing* indictment of the White House press corps
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A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A new BMJ analysis examined the body of Tylenol-autism research—40 studies total. Most didn't properly account for genetics, family environment, or why mom needed pain relief in the first place.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
But the studies that DID—by comparing siblings—found NO LINK.
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The @couriernewsroom.bsky.social folks picking up our video of Matt Van Eppstein Files 🫡
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The @couriernewsroom.bsky.social folks picking up our video of Matt Van Eppstein Files 🫡
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Please be advised
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
FUN FACT:
GOP don't want you to realize there is _another_ election that will tip the balance of power in Washington, ... happening in just days
see? fun, right?
#Resist -ing team on Bluesky, you know what to do!
Tennessee's 7th Congressional district begins early voting Wednesday, November 12th
GOP don't want you to realize there is _another_ election that will tip the balance of power in Washington, ... happening in just days
see? fun, right?
#Resist -ing team on Bluesky, you know what to do!
Tennessee's 7th Congressional district begins early voting Wednesday, November 12th
November 8, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Please be advised
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT🚨
Nashville, TN and surrounding areas
GOP is stalling until their man is elected
Flip it instead
Vote for folks' affordability instead of blocking the Epstein files
Vote to elect Aftyn Behn for U.S. Congress #TN7
Early voting starts this Wednesday, Nov 12th
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FUN FACT:
GOP don't want you to realize there is _another_ election that will tip the balance of power in Washington, ... happening in just days
see? fun, right?
#Resist -ing team on Bluesky, you know what to do!
Tennessee's 7th Congressional district begins early voting Wednesday, November 12th
GOP don't want you to realize there is _another_ election that will tip the balance of power in Washington, ... happening in just days
see? fun, right?
#Resist -ing team on Bluesky, you know what to do!
Tennessee's 7th Congressional district begins early voting Wednesday, November 12th
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
FUN FACT:
GOP don't want you to realize there is _another_ election that will tip the balance of power in Washington, ... happening in just days
see? fun, right?
#Resist -ing team on Bluesky, you know what to do!
Tennessee's 7th Congressional district begins early voting Wednesday, November 12th
GOP don't want you to realize there is _another_ election that will tip the balance of power in Washington, ... happening in just days
see? fun, right?
#Resist -ing team on Bluesky, you know what to do!
Tennessee's 7th Congressional district begins early voting Wednesday, November 12th
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Big win for public health: Australia will soon have a Centre for Disease Control!! #ACDC #PublicHealth
“This is a moment for the public health history books, and is testament to the tenacity of countless people who’ve toiled for decades to achieve this," Prof Slevin says.
“This centre will save lives, not just here but also o/s as it will increase our links with our neighbours."
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“This centre will save lives, not just here but also o/s as it will increase our links with our neighbours."
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Public health community thunderstruck as ACDC bills pass Senate
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November 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Big win for public health: Australia will soon have a Centre for Disease Control!! #ACDC #PublicHealth
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Assistant Professor - Public Health (Epidemiology)
New Haven, CT United States #Epijobs
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New Haven, CT United States #Epijobs
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November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Assistant Professor - Public Health (Epidemiology)
New Haven, CT United States #Epijobs
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New Haven, CT United States #Epijobs
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Pennsylvania is a state that has really diverse & high stakes, up and down the ballot tomorrow.
—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads
—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads
November 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Pennsylvania is a state that has really diverse & high stakes, up and down the ballot tomorrow.
—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads
—control of state supreme court
—lower state court races
—Philly DA: Krasner's reelect
—important, heated school boards
—partisan battles for county execs in swing counties
—Bucks County at a crossroads
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Just as a reminder: New York is a donor state and massively so.
Mike Johnson: "These blue states have abused the SNAP program just like they've abused Medicaid and so many other government programs."
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Just as a reminder: New York is a donor state and massively so.
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Wait, did they edit an interview? Did they not air every second?
I heard that’s grounds for a multimillion lawsuit
I heard that’s grounds for a multimillion lawsuit
I see that CBS chose not to air this part. It probably explains much of what they did decide to air.
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Wait, did they edit an interview? Did they not air every second?
I heard that’s grounds for a multimillion lawsuit
I heard that’s grounds for a multimillion lawsuit
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Douthat writes that 2024, when Harris lost by 1.5% of the popular vote, was "an ideological referendum and progressivism lost." I wonder why he didn't view the 2020 election, when Trump lost by 4.5% of the popular vote, as a far more significant loss for conservatism.
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Comparing the relation between the presidential election results in 2020 and 2024 with the post-election commentary is a fascinating exercise.
2020
Biden 81,283,501 popular votes, 51.3%
Trump 74,223,975 popular votes 46.8%
2024
Trump 77,302,580 49.8%
Harris 75,017,613. 48.3%
2020
Biden 81,283,501 popular votes, 51.3%
Trump 74,223,975 popular votes 46.8%
2024
Trump 77,302,580 49.8%
Harris 75,017,613. 48.3%
November 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Douthat writes that 2024, when Harris lost by 1.5% of the popular vote, was "an ideological referendum and progressivism lost." I wonder why he didn't view the 2020 election, when Trump lost by 4.5% of the popular vote, as a far more significant loss for conservatism.
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The Pentagon has failed seven audits in a row and the DoD has confirmed nearly $11 billion in fraud in just 7 years. But the concern is the poorest Americans abusing the average $342 monthly alotment. foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-...
November 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Pentagon has failed seven audits in a row and the DoD has confirmed nearly $11 billion in fraud in just 7 years. But the concern is the poorest Americans abusing the average $342 monthly alotment. foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-...
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Pope Leo calls out the fake Christians who have probably never even opened a Bible.
Like *checks notes* Donald Trump.
Like *checks notes* Donald Trump.
November 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Pope Leo calls out the fake Christians who have probably never even opened a Bible.
Like *checks notes* Donald Trump.
Like *checks notes* Donald Trump.
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Scoop: FBI ousts senior official after Kash Patel’s fury over news of his use of government jet to see girlfriend perform. The removed head of critical incident response group was 27-year FBI veteran who oversaw aviation sections.
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FBI Ousts Leader as Patel Fumes Over Attention to Agency Jet Use
The FBI forced out a senior official overseeing aviation shortly after Director Kash Patel grew outraged about revelations of his publicly-available jet logs indicating he’d flown to see his musician ...
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November 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Scoop: FBI ousts senior official after Kash Patel’s fury over news of his use of government jet to see girlfriend perform. The removed head of critical incident response group was 27-year FBI veteran who oversaw aviation sections.
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It is now illegal to be anti-Trump. - per Dicktator Donnie.
November 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It is now illegal to be anti-Trump. - per Dicktator Donnie.
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“The driver’s family identified him as Carlos Jimenez, 24, a U.S. citizen, and said he was on his way to work at a food bank when the shooting occurred.”
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October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“The driver’s family identified him as Carlos Jimenez, 24, a U.S. citizen, and said he was on his way to work at a food bank when the shooting occurred.”
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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