Ira has been a Day 1 SUFS supporter and his thread is worth reading for many reasons. While we fight for science and truth, we draw from a well of courage that has been filled by many brave people over many years. By continuing the fight, we fill that well for the next generation. Let's keep going.

25k petition signatures. 3.5k Quack-O-Grams, 6 weeks of non-stop campaigning to #ImpeachRFKJr. Think Congress got the message yet? With articles of impeachment being drafted, this is the final push to the finish. We’re closing in on RFK. Let's get the fight over the finish line. zurl.co/vkZQV#ImpeachRFKJr 🦆

⚡️The fight for science is moving fast. Don’t want to miss a thing? Stay on top of our actions - and ways YOU 🫵 can get involved - by following us across these various platforms (yes, we’re on Reddit now too 👀)

🚨BREAKING NEWS: Congresswoman files articles of impeachment against RFK Jr. We've been sounding the alarm for months, sending 3k+ quack-o-grams, and collecting 25k petition signatures calling on our reps to impeach & remove RFK Jr. We’re closing in on him. Help us WIN the fight. 🦆 zurl.co/vkZQV

New from #SCIMaP - analysis of the White House’s Proposed FY 2026 National Science Foundation Budget. Take-home: Slashing NSF by >50% will lead to ~$11 billion in economic loss and extensive job loss and reduced training opportunities in communities nationwide. Report: osf.io/e8rnc a 🧵

Kristi Noem and the Trump administration showed us where their priorities lie — and it's not with saving people's lives. They are more focused on unlawfully crushing dissent and defunding our emergency services than keeping us safe. We stand with the brave #fema36. SIGN to support ➡️ zurl.co/HukBE

2 things are true: Tylenol doesn't cause autism, and RFK Jr. needs to GO! We've delivered 1k+ ducks to Congressmembers on behalf of their constituents with the message: #ImpeachtheQuack! There's still time for you to recreate this meme on Capitol Hill and send some ducks of your own: zurl.co/LrVbo

Yesterday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, CMS Director Mehmet Oz, and FDA Director Marty Makary silently flanked the president — complicit in his unscientific claims and pseudoscience agenda. We're naming and shaming them. They are a public health risk.

FACT CHECK: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) has no credible link with autism. Tylenol is the leading option to combat dangerous fevers during pregnancy — fearmongering around tried and tested medicine puts pregnant people and children at risk. #impeachthequack

TAKE ACTION! 💥 Join us for a PHONE ZAP! WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 25th at 6pm WHERE: Online! Join us from anywhere! SCAN QR code or VISIT our website!

I didn't know MAHA stood for "Make America Hungry Again," but that's what Trump and his cronies are doing with this cruel, senseless move.   With food insecurity already on the rise, this will only make it harder to help those in desperate need. It cannot stand.

Ideology in HHS is RFK Jr. attacking mRNA vaxes while praising Proj. Moonshot. Uncritical hypocrisy = incompatible w/ Science #ImpeachRFKJr Ideology in the NIH is Jay committing to “not attack” proposals the Trump administration put forward — violating his oath to American people #ImpeachtheQuack

The NYTimes opinion piece on Jay Bhattacharya also misunderstands his criticisms of *Science* as within the NIH’s wheelhouse — when these challenges go far beyond the NIH, and are worsened by his unethical bootlicking:

No, New York Times. Jay Bhattacharya is not the 'chosen one' saving science — and platforming misinterpretations of his record, the NIH's work, and the way forward is not responsible journalism. Science has been working fine. MAHA Politics is what's thrown a wrench in the works. ➡️ zurl.co/L69il

Today is a great day to send a Quack-o-Gram to your congressperson with the message #impeachRFK

Join our action hour tomorrow and #StandUpForScience! ✊ If you want to meet other folks who care & take an easy advocacy action, this is great (no long-term commitment necessary). ☑️ If you're looking to get more involved, this is can be your first step, and we'd love to meet you! 😀

The @washingtonpost.com story on Tylenol & autism leaves out a MAJOR 2.5M sibling-controlled study of children in Denmark, which "found no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy was associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Happy Equinox season! 🌏

Some of our amazing volunteers at the Cambridge Science Carnival 🔥 A family-friendly event with 1000+ science activities! The MA SUFS Chapter shared policy goals and ways attendees can get involved in advocating for science funding. Join a Local here 👉 act.standupforscience.net/forms/join-l...

We know that the Big Bad Bill is set to devastate rural hospitals, but it will also have a seismic impact on maternal health in the US as a whole. Almost 1/2 of all births in America (and even more in rural communities) are covered by Medicaid, which is being defunded by $880B over next decade.

It bugs me when people say that RFK Jr. and the members of ACIP aren’t “serious people”. They are DEADLY serious about taking vaccines away from the people of the United States, and they have the power to do so.

Feeling overwhelmed by the political attacks on science? You're not alone, and you don’t have to face it alone! Join Stand Up for Science's Action Hour to learn how to join our rapid-response effort to protect science and democracy. All scientists and allies welcome. Register here: zurl.co/6S33y

ACIP, the CDC vaccine advisory panel that RFK Jr. purged and filled with his own members, was expected to gut a longstanding hepatitis B vaccine recommendation today, but they just voted to postpone a vote to a future meeting. Covid vaccine vote(s) scheduled later today (I do not know what time)

RFK Jr.'s ACIP managed to accomplish what they set out to do: create barriers to vaccines and stoke even more deadly vaccine hesitancy at a time where preventable childhood diseases are making a roaring comeback. #ImpeachRFK

Send a Quack-o-gram to your congress person to urge them to #ImpeachRFK

Here they are. Remember when you start losing family members to preventable diseases.

You asked for it! We delivered Quack-O-Grams to our members of Congress urging them to #ImpeachRFK, and get that Quack out of office! There's still time for you to get in on this fluffy, feathery action: Send your own duck at zurl.co/W1ZnB#ImpeachRFKand keep the momentum going! 🦆

IT'S OFFICIAL: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New York City have formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. The collaborative will issue their own vaccine recommendations and coordinate public health efforts.

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Did you send your Quack-O-Gram to your rep yet? Today would be a good day before the next round of deliveries!

You asked for it! We delivered Quack-O-Grams to our members of Congress urging them to #ImpeachRFK, and get that Quack out of office! There's still time for you to get in on this fluffy, feathery action: Send your own duck at zurl.co/W1ZnB#ImpeachRFKand keep the momentum going! 🦆

The Trump NIH director was hosted today by @researchamerica.bsky.social at @aaas.org for a speech. At that speech Bhattacharya spread Trumpy lies (“gold standard!”) designed to cover up his destruction of NIH. Shame on Sudip Parikh at AAAS for inviting him. It is collaboration. 🧪

JOIN US FOR A PHONE ZAP!⚡️☎️ We're calling swing district voters — and could use your help! Sign up at standupforscience.net for a shift on Thursday!

Susan Monarez's testimony exposed exactly what's at stake if RFK remains the Secretary of HHS. We are saying DUCK NO to the Quack's attacks on public health and his reckless sidelining of scientific experts. Urge your Reps to impeach and remove RFK Jr. ➡️ act.standupforscience.net/forms/sign-o...

POST BREAK PART TWO of ex-CDC Director Monarez's testimony: We are still LIVE with updates and reactions!

Whew. 15 min break. Let's recap: > CDC officials learned of Covid vaccine recommendation change via X post > RFK Jr. can't show scientific evidence for changing childhood vax schedule > RFK Jr. gets no briefing from agency public health experts > CDC officials "very nervous" about new ACIP

Sen. Marshall claims a difference of "belief system" made Monarez a bad fit at the CDC. BELIEF... IN SCIENCE?? Kennedy’s belief is that people should die from and suffer under preventable diseases. Monarez’s belief is we should protect people with safe and available solutions. No brainer.

Rand Paul's railroading questioning during Monarez's testimony disregards her expertise and her ACCURATE, nuanced answers for cherry-picked stats and blustering conclusions. Paul - ex-opthamologist - should realize he doesn't know better. If he can't see the truth, he should get his eyes checked.

15 MINUTES until former CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies in front of Congress about her firing and turmoil in the agency under RFK Jr. We will be watching LIVE and giving updates and reactions! www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...

DUCK AROUND, FIND OUT! With our duck delivery in tow, we waddled up to the Hill to let our representatives know that it's time to send the Quack-In-Chief packing. #ImpeachRFK

🚫TOMORROW'S FIGHT FOR SCIENCE RALLY POSTPONED🚫 We would like all our rallygoers to be safe and are postponing due to inclement weather! Fret not — we will let you know the next opportunity to join us in the fight for health and science for the people!

It's been 3 weeks since the #FEMA36 were placed on administrative leave "indefinitely" for signing on to the Katrina Declaration, and blowing the whistle on a catastrophic defunding of FEMA. This retaliation is unlawful. Stand with #FEMA36 and sign on to our letter of support: zurl.co/CFlTQ

The 24 hour marathon to save AIDS research has begun! Come join us! saveaidsresearch.org

@nytimes.com reports on the state of our vaccine policy – with the addition of five NEW advisors to the ACIP, 8 out of 12 appointees on the ACIP are openly vaccine-skeptic.

It's a beautiful day to stand with federal employees and concerned citizens fighting to fund NASA! 🌟🌏🔭 Our space program shouldn't face cuts that compromise expert knowledge, scientific advancement, and human safety. Sign the letter of support for our colleagues at NASA 🔗 linked in bio!

With the recent loss of experts at CDC, others are already sounding the alarm. This may worsen in the coming months, with proposed budget cuts ~42% to usher in new waves of expertise loss at HHS. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... #rfkjr #hhs #impeachthequack

NASA scientists, engineers, and supporters rallied Monday to request the public’s help in urging Congress to stop ‘obey in advance’ budget cuts and restoration of funding. @nasa-needs-help.bsky.social dcmediagroup.us/2025/07/02/n...

24 hours of scientists, researchers, and advocates discussing how far we've come in HIV/AIDS research — and what's at stake if they lose their funding. Tomorrow. Join them‼️👇 #saveaidsresearch

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO QUACK BACK 🐥‼️ Duck deliveries are incoming, but you still can put $3 to letting your Congressional representative know via. duck messenger to #ImpeachRFK and remove the Quack! act.standupforscience.net/fundraising/...

Our labs are making strides in cancer research that were unimaginable even a decade ago. Their work is irreplaceable in the fight to find a cure. We talk often about Trump’s anti-science admin endangering lives now, but the impact of defunding research will reverberate for generations to come