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Dog loving health care professional transitioned to Biotech exec. Perpetually nauseated from 2016-2020 and (sadly) again Jan ‘25
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I posted this longer version on X #Emails2DOGE cc: [email protected]

Side note. There are eight members of the joint chiefs. the chair is black. the CNO (navy) is a woman. the other six are white guys. chair and the cno got fired tonight.

📚 WATCH: “I can’t do much, but I can do this.” As Rutherford County and other districts ban hundreds of books, a SMYRNA book store owner is offering banned books for free. #BannedBooksBrigade Full: www.newschannel5.com/news/how-one...

Here’s a quick summary of what we know about Bird Flu. Please reshare if you find it helpful!

ProPublica has released another study related to the effects of abortion bans in the U.S., this time showing a spike in sepsis cases in Texas following the implementation of that state's "heartbeat" abortion ban in 2021.

Incredible public service. @propublica.org has catalogued the DOGE crew and their links to Elon. projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...

Young voters really don't like Elon Musk. His unfavorability is 54% with all voters. 67% with voters under 30. Feels important for a party that needs to win a much bigger share of young voters.

Here is an idea: unite and refuse to show up to WH press pools. Don't do the driveway interviews. Just up and leave. He's not entitled to have the press there. They're not under a legal obligation to be there.

Important 🧵: Stanford political scientist uses data to show DOGE is attacking “liberal” agencies, not focusing on waste & inefficiency: “The hardest hit agencies are those that regulate industry, protect public health, and expand access to education.”

Preeclampsia has impacted my own family and I know it’s impacted families across the world. It’s a confounding condition and diagnosis can be super challenging This is what NIH-funded research enables: incredible innovation that may just save your life.

Orders to deploy medical personnel suggest the Trump administration is contemplating an extended stay for people at the U.S. base in Cuba.

Pre party

It really is this simple.

About 1000 at the noon rally!

Here’s a description of the rejected ad. Does anyone have the actual copy? It should be disseminated widely.

60 MINUTES: “Utter nonsense. The most accountable aid agency in the world is USAID… DOGE fired their top 58 officials within an hour of arriving…” This was never about efficiency. Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGLXa9r...

The total estimated savings when using Cost Plus Drugs compared to Medicare was $462,375,491.53 and $618,833,850.34 for 30- and 90-count pricing, respectively. The price of a 42.5-gram tube of vaginal estrogen cream was $22.48 on Cost Plus Drugs, compared to $293.66 through Medicare Part D. #econsky

"Shopify has taken down Kanye West’s website selling t-shirts with a swastika. A private company saved purged government data on health, climate, chronic illness etc. and is making it accessible. Abortions resume in Missouri after a judge blocked providers." open.substack.com/pub/chopwood...

1/29: First plane crash in 16 years in DC 1/31: Crash in Philly 2/5: Delta flight struck in Seattle 2/6: Flight wrecks in Alaska 2/10: Crash in Scottsdale 2/12: Military jet crashes in San Diego 2/16: Crash in Covington, GA 7 crashes since the WH congratulated itself for “restoring aviation safety”

Dear Donald Trump: We already have tariff reciprocity. And no, value-added taxes aren't protectionist paulkrugman.substack.com/p/more-than-...

To probationary federal employees who have been terminated: Democracy Forward has filed a first-of-its-kind class-wide complaint with the Office of Special Counsel. If civil servants want to join in the complaint, you can email [email protected]

NEW YORK: “A 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota who had been missing since December was subjected to violence and torture before his remains were found this week in a field in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York…” www.bbc.com/news/article...

Trump administration officials fired more than 300 staffers at the National Nuclear Security Administration — the agency tasked with managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile — as part of broader Energy Department layoffs, without knowing this agency oversees America's nuclear weapons - CNN

The community note 🤌😘

I have been talking to the media, Time, Fortune, NBC, etc., to explain how the onslaught on science and NIH will impact the health of all Americans. Everyone knows someone who has cancer, heart disease, or depression. Spread the word about how cutting science impacts all. time.com/7216299/nih-...

Jeff Taylor went from the pulpit to the Red Cross & then to a college non-profit. His alleged victims are now speaking out, and the FBI is investigating. Once again, NOT, a drag queen you MAGA bigots www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/int...

Let's hear it for Measles, Mumps, Rubella. Rubella is generally mild, but it can be serious for pregnant women. Infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), a condition that can cause birth defects, such as: hearing loss, heart defects, eye problems, and joint pain.

It gets worse, if you can believe it!

ProPublica is implementing new staff bios that are a bit more personal. I think it's pretty neat! If you'd like to learn a little about my background and what I cover — plus 17 different ways to get in touch with me — check it out: www.propublica.org/people/jessi...

Interesting: the State Department’s procurement forecast detailing a $400 million order for "armored Tesla" has now been edited to "armored electric vehicles." The document shows the edit was made tonight at 9:12 p.m. -- after it was highlighted in reports

I love this

After reports circulated Wednesday night of the State Department's intent to purchase Tesla vehicles, the document was edited, at 9:12 p.m., and now says the federal contract is for $400 million worth of "armored electric vehicles," but the word "Tesla" was removed. www.npr.org/2025/02/13/g...

Nope:

This says it all

TONIGHT AT 7:15 PM: Many of my constituents have reached out to my office, alarmed by Donald Trump’s extreme actions. Join me, @raskin.house.gov, @democracyforward.bsky.social, and other experts, for an emergency telephone town hall on how we’re fighting back against this dangerous agenda.

The voters of Kentucky voted for this by a 30 percent margin in 2024. They’re getting exactly what they asked for when they went to the voting booth. Don’t cry about buyer’s remorse now.