Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
@firedbutfighting.bsky.social
Fired federal employees working to protect public health. Learn more at: https://www.firedbutfighting.org
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Update: there are 23 confirmed cases of infant botulism in 13 states as of Nov 14, 2025.
Recall issued for all ByHeart infant formula.
www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Recall issued for all ByHeart infant formula.
www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
November 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Update: there are 23 confirmed cases of infant botulism in 13 states as of Nov 14, 2025.
Recall issued for all ByHeart infant formula.
www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Recall issued for all ByHeart infant formula.
www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
DOGE is at again. Yes, DOGE is still a thing. It didn’t just disappear with Elon.
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
DOGE is at again. Yes, DOGE is still a thing. It didn’t just disappear with Elon.
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
A DOGE leftover, Sam Beyda, is now rumored to be sleeping and showering (eck!) in the CDC Director’s suite. This started during the shutdown. Weird? Right?
Because Nothing Builds Trust Like Censorship
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Because Nothing Builds Trust Like Censorship
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
The Trump administration is STILL delaying communications and publications.
You can’t make this up.
#science #savescience #savehealthresearch #publichealth #savepublichealth #CDC #HHS
Remember when Congress controlled the budget?
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Remember when Congress controlled the budget?
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
Cute. 😏 That was so 1791.😉
Now it’s executive-branch roulette 🎰 with community health grants.
Public health isn’t supposed to depend on who’s behind the desk at OMB, currently Russ Vought.
🚨 Science + politics = propaganda
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🚨 Science + politics = propaganda
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
The administration is holding publication of scientific papers. Example: a paper on research integrity.
📌 Research should be evaluated on evidence. When outside forces intervene, trust in system can suffer.
✅ Scientific transparency is important for public health.
🔥 Accountability check: Under pressure from the White House, the FDA has launched a pilot program for nicotine pouches. This pilot program fast-tracks reviews of nicotine pouches and reduces the research requirements for manufacturers.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🔥 Accountability check: Under pressure from the White House, the FDA has launched a pilot program for nicotine pouches. This pilot program fast-tracks reviews of nicotine pouches and reduces the research requirements for manufacturers.
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National Public Health Coalition is at APHA 2025 conference. Our leadership is part of many sessions. If you are attending, we hope you have seen us or met us & were able to learn something about us.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
National Public Health Coalition is at APHA 2025 conference. Our leadership is part of many sessions. If you are attending, we hope you have seen us or met us & were able to learn something about us.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
Your friendly illegally fired CDC staff & their allies volunteering to save public health.
Attending APHA in D.C.?
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Attending APHA in D.C.?
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
If you are, catch Abby Tighe at closing session.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 pm
Hear how we started Fired But Fighting & are transitioning to National Public Health Coalition. She will share our mission to save public health to ensure healthy lives for all Americans.
Welcome to day 34 of the shutdown.
Civil servants are most definitely NOT fine. Please call and reach out to a federal employee today. Check-in on them won't hurt; could help.
#altgov
Civil servants are most definitely NOT fine. Please call and reach out to a federal employee today. Check-in on them won't hurt; could help.
#altgov
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Welcome to day 34 of the shutdown.
Civil servants are most definitely NOT fine. Please call and reach out to a federal employee today. Check-in on them won't hurt; could help.
#altgov
Civil servants are most definitely NOT fine. Please call and reach out to a federal employee today. Check-in on them won't hurt; could help.
#altgov
SNAP benefits aren’t just numbers. They’re meals for children, groceries for seniors, and peace of mind for millions of families.
SNAP = health, stability, and life for over 42 million Americans.
SNAP = health, stability, and life for over 42 million Americans.
November 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
SNAP benefits aren’t just numbers. They’re meals for children, groceries for seniors, and peace of mind for millions of families.
SNAP = health, stability, and life for over 42 million Americans.
SNAP = health, stability, and life for over 42 million Americans.
National Public Health Coalition released new data showing impacts of illegal firings across CDC since Jan 2025. CDC has lost one-third of its civil-service workforce & over 150 programs. Explore an interactive dashboard. See how cuts are undermining public health nationwide.
CDCDataProject.org
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CDCDataProject.org
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November 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
National Public Health Coalition released new data showing impacts of illegal firings across CDC since Jan 2025. CDC has lost one-third of its civil-service workforce & over 150 programs. Explore an interactive dashboard. See how cuts are undermining public health nationwide.
CDCDataProject.org
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CDCDataProject.org
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Kratom drinks like “Feel Free” are being sold in gas stations and going viral on TikTok, but they’re not as harmless as they look.
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#PublicHealth #KratomAlert #WellnessCulture #AddictionAwareness #NaturalDoesntMeanSafe #HarmReduction #Kratom #Wellness
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#PublicHealth #KratomAlert #WellnessCulture #AddictionAwareness #NaturalDoesntMeanSafe #HarmReduction #Kratom #Wellness
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kratom drinks like “Feel Free” are being sold in gas stations and going viral on TikTok, but they’re not as harmless as they look.
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#PublicHealth #KratomAlert #WellnessCulture #AddictionAwareness #NaturalDoesntMeanSafe #HarmReduction #Kratom #Wellness
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#PublicHealth #KratomAlert #WellnessCulture #AddictionAwareness #NaturalDoesntMeanSafe #HarmReduction #Kratom #Wellness
No need for the flu to scare you away from the Halloween fun. Take flu from wild to mild by getting vaccinated.
#vaccines #publichealth #CDC #science #wildtomild
#vaccines #publichealth #CDC #science #wildtomild
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
No need for the flu to scare you away from the Halloween fun. Take flu from wild to mild by getting vaccinated.
#vaccines #publichealth #CDC #science #wildtomild
#vaccines #publichealth #CDC #science #wildtomild
Does this Administration even have a plan for making the ACA and healthcare “better” in the USA?
Where is the plan? @repmikejohnson.bsky.social
SHOW US THE PLAN!
#AffordableCareAct #Health #Healthcare #publichealth #savepublichealth
Where is the plan? @repmikejohnson.bsky.social
SHOW US THE PLAN!
#AffordableCareAct #Health #Healthcare #publichealth #savepublichealth
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Does this Administration even have a plan for making the ACA and healthcare “better” in the USA?
Where is the plan? @repmikejohnson.bsky.social
SHOW US THE PLAN!
#AffordableCareAct #Health #Healthcare #publichealth #savepublichealth
Where is the plan? @repmikejohnson.bsky.social
SHOW US THE PLAN!
#AffordableCareAct #Health #Healthcare #publichealth #savepublichealth
Pathogens don’t need passports and they definitely don’t respect a zip code to find you. Wash your hands,
get vaccinated, and
stop pretending immunity is a personality trait.
get vaccinated, and
stop pretending immunity is a personality trait.
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Pathogens don’t need passports and they definitely don’t respect a zip code to find you. Wash your hands,
get vaccinated, and
stop pretending immunity is a personality trait.
get vaccinated, and
stop pretending immunity is a personality trait.
What's going on with mpox 🚨:
A new strain of mpox has been reported in California, with three confirmed cases. This strain can be more severe, so it's essential to stay informed and take precautions.
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A new strain of mpox has been reported in California, with three confirmed cases. This strain can be more severe, so it's essential to stay informed and take precautions.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What's going on with mpox 🚨:
A new strain of mpox has been reported in California, with three confirmed cases. This strain can be more severe, so it's essential to stay informed and take precautions.
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A new strain of mpox has been reported in California, with three confirmed cases. This strain can be more severe, so it's essential to stay informed and take precautions.
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During this spooky season, don't let flu spook you into hiding. Get a flu vaccine to take the flu from wild to mild.
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
During this spooky season, don't let flu spook you into hiding. Get a flu vaccine to take the flu from wild to mild.
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
For children, be sure to talk to your child's doctor about getting the flu vaccine.
#TBT #CDC #VaccinesSaveLives #PublicHealth #SavePublicHealth
Here is list of White House ballroom donors. Please do what you will with it.
We will be coming back to share more about the companies, as it relates to public health specifically.
Source: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
We will be coming back to share more about the companies, as it relates to public health specifically.
Source: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Here is list of White House ballroom donors. Please do what you will with it.
We will be coming back to share more about the companies, as it relates to public health specifically.
Source: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
We will be coming back to share more about the companies, as it relates to public health specifically.
Source: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
🚨SPARKLING OUTBREAK🚨
The French Crown Jewels have been STOLEN. We are now experiencing an uncontrolled outbreak of ✨delusions of grandeur✨.
Remember:
⚠️ If you’re sparkling, STAY HOME.
⚠️ If you see someone sparkling, mind your business & call the Louvre.
⚠️ Talk to doctor about your Fall vaccinations.
The French Crown Jewels have been STOLEN. We are now experiencing an uncontrolled outbreak of ✨delusions of grandeur✨.
Remember:
⚠️ If you’re sparkling, STAY HOME.
⚠️ If you see someone sparkling, mind your business & call the Louvre.
⚠️ Talk to doctor about your Fall vaccinations.
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🚨SPARKLING OUTBREAK🚨
The French Crown Jewels have been STOLEN. We are now experiencing an uncontrolled outbreak of ✨delusions of grandeur✨.
Remember:
⚠️ If you’re sparkling, STAY HOME.
⚠️ If you see someone sparkling, mind your business & call the Louvre.
⚠️ Talk to doctor about your Fall vaccinations.
The French Crown Jewels have been STOLEN. We are now experiencing an uncontrolled outbreak of ✨delusions of grandeur✨.
Remember:
⚠️ If you’re sparkling, STAY HOME.
⚠️ If you see someone sparkling, mind your business & call the Louvre.
⚠️ Talk to doctor about your Fall vaccinations.
Alert: Nicotine poisonings among children increasing.
Due to surge in children ingesting nicotine pouches; jumped 763% from 2020–2023.
⚠️ Exposures to pouches happened most at home & were 1.5 times more likely to cause serious health effects or hospitalizations compared to other nicotine products.
Due to surge in children ingesting nicotine pouches; jumped 763% from 2020–2023.
⚠️ Exposures to pouches happened most at home & were 1.5 times more likely to cause serious health effects or hospitalizations compared to other nicotine products.
October 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Alert: Nicotine poisonings among children increasing.
Due to surge in children ingesting nicotine pouches; jumped 763% from 2020–2023.
⚠️ Exposures to pouches happened most at home & were 1.5 times more likely to cause serious health effects or hospitalizations compared to other nicotine products.
Due to surge in children ingesting nicotine pouches; jumped 763% from 2020–2023.
⚠️ Exposures to pouches happened most at home & were 1.5 times more likely to cause serious health effects or hospitalizations compared to other nicotine products.
Update: what it looks like today. Sharing because Administration doesn’t want the picture shared. Share widely friends!
October 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Update: what it looks like today. Sharing because Administration doesn’t want the picture shared. Share widely friends!
Public Health never stood a chance. Vought’s driving the destruction, RFK Jr’s handing out health conspiracy flyers, and the Trump Admin’s watching from the gates.
#WhiteHouse #Vought #USAnotRFK #vaccinessavelives #savepublichealth #CDC #saveCDC #savescience #science
#WhiteHouse #Vought #USAnotRFK #vaccinessavelives #savepublichealth #CDC #saveCDC #savescience #science
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Public Health never stood a chance. Vought’s driving the destruction, RFK Jr’s handing out health conspiracy flyers, and the Trump Admin’s watching from the gates.
#WhiteHouse #Vought #USAnotRFK #vaccinessavelives #savepublichealth #CDC #saveCDC #savescience #science
#WhiteHouse #Vought #USAnotRFK #vaccinessavelives #savepublichealth #CDC #saveCDC #savescience #science
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
French Crown Jewels were STOLEN. Public is at high risk of fabulousness.
If anyone is unusually shiny, do NOT approach. They may have high levels of regality.
Protection:
✔️Wear sunglasses
✔️Stay hydrated
✔️Use sunscreen
Oops, that's sun protection. Protect your skin while enjoying FALL!
French Crown Jewels were STOLEN. Public is at high risk of fabulousness.
If anyone is unusually shiny, do NOT approach. They may have high levels of regality.
Protection:
✔️Wear sunglasses
✔️Stay hydrated
✔️Use sunscreen
Oops, that's sun protection. Protect your skin while enjoying FALL!
October 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
French Crown Jewels were STOLEN. Public is at high risk of fabulousness.
If anyone is unusually shiny, do NOT approach. They may have high levels of regality.
Protection:
✔️Wear sunglasses
✔️Stay hydrated
✔️Use sunscreen
Oops, that's sun protection. Protect your skin while enjoying FALL!
French Crown Jewels were STOLEN. Public is at high risk of fabulousness.
If anyone is unusually shiny, do NOT approach. They may have high levels of regality.
Protection:
✔️Wear sunglasses
✔️Stay hydrated
✔️Use sunscreen
Oops, that's sun protection. Protect your skin while enjoying FALL!
Morse pictures from yesterday’s No Kings rally in Puerto Rico. These were the ones we liked the most from our friends and colleagues there.
Which is you fav?
Which is you fav?
October 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Morse pictures from yesterday’s No Kings rally in Puerto Rico. These were the ones we liked the most from our friends and colleagues there.
Which is you fav?
Which is you fav?
📣 PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING:
🕷️ RFK Jr. is bringing back the worst nightmares of the 20th century and calling it "individual choice."
🚫 Vaccines? Undermined.
🦟 Disease control? Gutted.
💀 Science? Ignored.
America doesn't need more outbreaks. We need real leadership.
🕷️ RFK Jr. is bringing back the worst nightmares of the 20th century and calling it "individual choice."
🚫 Vaccines? Undermined.
🦟 Disease control? Gutted.
💀 Science? Ignored.
America doesn't need more outbreaks. We need real leadership.
October 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING:
🕷️ RFK Jr. is bringing back the worst nightmares of the 20th century and calling it "individual choice."
🚫 Vaccines? Undermined.
🦟 Disease control? Gutted.
💀 Science? Ignored.
America doesn't need more outbreaks. We need real leadership.
🕷️ RFK Jr. is bringing back the worst nightmares of the 20th century and calling it "individual choice."
🚫 Vaccines? Undermined.
🦟 Disease control? Gutted.
💀 Science? Ignored.
America doesn't need more outbreaks. We need real leadership.