I just contacted my representatives about the nomination of RFK, Jr and the recent executive orders. Here is what I wrote in my email or said to the staffer on the phone: Hello- I am writing/calling on several topics: - ThreadSky

needhibhalla.bsky.social • 28 days ago

I just contacted my representatives about the nomination of RFK, Jr and the recent executive orders. Here is what I wrote in my email or said to the staffer on the phone:

Hello-

I am writing/calling on several topics:

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jaymemcreynolds.bsky.social•28 days ago

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ecojayfray.bsky.social•28 days ago

These are great, I will write. But seems like 80%+ of Americans agree on these basic points. Just seems ridiculous that we have to write them to tell them such obvious things.

sarahhengel.bsky.social•28 days ago

Just called! Thanks for sharing this!

dynlachtlab.bsky.social•28 days ago

Thanks for doing this, we will follow up as well.

arrowintotheair.bsky.social•28 days ago

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akshatsharma.bsky.social•28 days ago

I...now wish I wasn't so acerbic in the e-mails I sent my guys.

needhibhalla.bsky.social•28 days ago

There is always next time!

the-deep-magic.bsky.social•28 days ago

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needhibhalla.bsky.social•28 days ago

1) I am calling on Senator/Representative to speak out against President Trump's actions in freezing all federal aid. This is blatantly illegal and will have major consequences for federally funded projects in California.

needhibhalla.bsky.social•28 days ago

2) I am calling on Senator to vote no on Robert F. Kennedy's nomination to HHS. His stance on vaccines is dangerous and will absolutely cause medical harm. Do we really want someone this inexperienced to lead an agency, given the risk of outbreaks all across this country? [This is only Senators]

needhibhalla.bsky.social•28 days ago

3) I am deeply concerned about the confusion regarding funding and events at the NIH and the NSF. The federal funding of scientific research is an engine for technological and scientific innovation in this country and the...

needhibhalla.bsky.social•28 days ago

current guidance can have lasting consequences at a time when other countries are investing heavily in scientific infrastructure. I am especially concerned about the expiration of diversity supplements and the possible halting of other programs meant to broaden participation in scientific research.

needhibhalla.bsky.social•28 days ago

These programs have existed for decades and enjoyed bipartisan support. Science is meant to benefit everyone and re-installing these barriers will have longterm consequences on who benefits from innovation in our country and state.

zenhussy.bsky.social•28 days ago

thank you so much for sharing these! helpful as we'll be making calls tonight to leave messages.

bevstu61.bsky.social•28 days ago

Thank you for these ideas!! 😊 They will be so useful now and likely in the future.

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