Myles Helfand
myhelfy.bsky.social
Myles Helfand
@myhelfy.bsky.social
he/him | exec editor of TheBody and TheBodyPro | journalism-ing for HIV communities since aught-one | unsecret gamer | personality type: Mets fan
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Dieffenbach was 'detailed' to an NIH institute (Fogarty) that has much less authority, in a lesser role. This is a way to move him out.
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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See the film and my update on the ongoing, pointless, man-made loss of life here: bsky.app/profile/agaw...
Today @TheNewYorker released our short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” online.

It traces the ongoing effects of the sudden shutdown of US foreign aid through the story of one mother in Kenya as she seeks to save her daughter from sickness and starvation. 🎥 1/ www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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>> which is the lesson!

Fighting back against Vought is worth it & is essential. In this case, Vought is still trying to choke out apportionment of PEPFAR funds. We won't stop until it those life saving funds are released & until Vought's reign is ended /END www.politico.com/live-updates...
Global AIDS funding to be pulled from Trump clawbacks request
The White House is backing off $400 million in proposed PEPFAR cuts due to GOP objections.
www.politico.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM