Mark Edgar
@markedgarphd.bsky.social
Public health and social justice advocate in Madison, Wisconsin.
CDC battered by government shutdown firings - STAT
October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
CDC battered by government shutdown firings - STAT
We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
I'm attending The National Education Association's event, “May Day: From Our Roots, Together We Shall Rise” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
May Day: From Our Roots, Together We Shall Rise · May Day Strong
Students, workers, and community members from all over Dane County are going to march to the state capitol to demand protection for ALL immigrants and students, ending the war on public education and ...
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April 30, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I'm attending The National Education Association's event, “May Day: From Our Roots, Together We Shall Rise” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
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We are looking for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Global and Public Health @mcgillspgh.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca!
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We are looking for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Global and Public Health @mcgillspgh.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca!
mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill...
April 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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We are looking for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Global and Public Health @mcgillspgh.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca!
mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill...
We are looking for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Global and Public Health @mcgillspgh.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca!
mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill...
White House puts up 'Lab Leak’ page on COVID origins : Shots - Health News
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'Lab Leak,' a flashy page on the virus' origins, replaces government COVID sites
The new page emphatically promotes a theory that many scientists question. Meanwhile, basic information about COVID testing and vaccines has disappeared.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
White House puts up 'Lab Leak’ page on COVID origins : Shots - Health News
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Pete Hegseth must immediately resign or be removed.
His complete disregard for procedure and overall gross incompetence is an ongoing threat to national security.
His complete disregard for procedure and overall gross incompetence is an ongoing threat to national security.
April 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Pete Hegseth must immediately resign or be removed.
His complete disregard for procedure and overall gross incompetence is an ongoing threat to national security.
His complete disregard for procedure and overall gross incompetence is an ongoing threat to national security.
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Remember: Courage begets courage.
Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
April 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Remember: Courage begets courage.
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Today, the Oklahoma House passed HCR 1013, declaring “Christ is King.”
This isn’t harmless symbolism—it’s a blatant violation of church/state separation and a dangerous step toward Christian nationalism.
Our government serves all of us—not just Christians.
This isn’t harmless symbolism—it’s a blatant violation of church/state separation and a dangerous step toward Christian nationalism.
Our government serves all of us—not just Christians.
April 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today, the Oklahoma House passed HCR 1013, declaring “Christ is King.”
This isn’t harmless symbolism—it’s a blatant violation of church/state separation and a dangerous step toward Christian nationalism.
Our government serves all of us—not just Christians.
This isn’t harmless symbolism—it’s a blatant violation of church/state separation and a dangerous step toward Christian nationalism.
Our government serves all of us—not just Christians.
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Trump’s attack on the American mind — on education, science, libraries, and museums — is an attack on the capacity of Americans for self-government.
Democracy depends on people knowing what’s occurring around them and having the capacity to deliberate critically about it.
Democracy depends on people knowing what’s occurring around them and having the capacity to deliberate critically about it.
April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Trump’s attack on the American mind — on education, science, libraries, and museums — is an attack on the capacity of Americans for self-government.
Democracy depends on people knowing what’s occurring around them and having the capacity to deliberate critically about it.
Democracy depends on people knowing what’s occurring around them and having the capacity to deliberate critically about it.
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"Krebs said he understood why some have kept a low profile and tried not to further anger the president.
But he said he disagreed with that approach. 'I don’t think this lay-low-and-hope-this-blows-over approach is the right one for the moment we’re in,' he said..."
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But he said he disagreed with that approach. 'I don’t think this lay-low-and-hope-this-blows-over approach is the right one for the moment we’re in,' he said..."
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Exclusive | Former Trump Official Targeted With Government Probe Vows to Fight
Chris Krebs, the top cybersecurity official in Trump’s first term, resigned from his private-sector job
www.wsj.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"Krebs said he understood why some have kept a low profile and tried not to further anger the president.
But he said he disagreed with that approach. 'I don’t think this lay-low-and-hope-this-blows-over approach is the right one for the moment we’re in,' he said..."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
But he said he disagreed with that approach. 'I don’t think this lay-low-and-hope-this-blows-over approach is the right one for the moment we’re in,' he said..."
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Breaking News: The Texas House voted to create one of the largest taxpayer-funded private-school voucher programs in the nation.
Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program
Students would receive as much as $10,000 for tuition or home-schooling. The Texas House passed the plan Thursday, after a well-financed campaign by President Trump’s allies.
www.nytimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Breaking News: The Texas House voted to create one of the largest taxpayer-funded private-school voucher programs in the nation.
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🚨 ICYMI: A draft 2026 budget proposal obtained by WaPo reveals the Trump admin plans to cut approx. $40 billion from the Department of Health and Human Services—about one-third of its discretionary spending.
As public health experts, we have serious concerns.
Let's dive in. 🧵
As public health experts, we have serious concerns.
Let's dive in. 🧵
Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump’s proposed health cuts
HHS would be asked to absorb a $40 billion cut, about one-third of its discretionary budget.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨 ICYMI: A draft 2026 budget proposal obtained by WaPo reveals the Trump admin plans to cut approx. $40 billion from the Department of Health and Human Services—about one-third of its discretionary spending.
As public health experts, we have serious concerns.
Let's dive in. 🧵
As public health experts, we have serious concerns.
Let's dive in. 🧵
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RFK Jr. claimed to be for transparency. Not so much, it seems.
CREW sued the CDC for—under RFK Jr.'s leadership—unlawfully closing its entire FOIA office, essentially leaving the public in the dark.
Americans must have transparency into the CDC’s operations.
Americans must have transparency into the CDC’s operations.
CREW sues to challenge destruction of CDC FOIA office - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The closure of the CDC's entire FOIA office violates both FOIA and the Administrative Procedure Act and the CDC must be compelled to follow the law.
www.citizensforethics.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
RFK Jr. claimed to be for transparency. Not so much, it seems.
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The photo of the delegation for reference:
April 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The photo of the delegation for reference: