Skipjack Hoo
@sjhoo.bsky.social
Opinionated entrepreneur, mom, paddler, foodie, hiker, and reading enthusiast
Transparency keeps government accountable to its citizens.
Even if you aren’t aware of any such agreements missing from the State Department’s site, you can still help out by RT’ing this piece…or share it in relevant Reddit subs, email listservs, etc.
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We’re suing to bring transparency back to Trump’s State Department—and you can help!
Are you aware of an international agreement that the U.S. may have concluded since Jan. 2025? Have you been unable to locate it on the State Department’s site? Let us know 👇 ⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/why-...
Are you aware of an international agreement that the U.S. may have concluded since Jan. 2025? Have you been unable to locate it on the State Department’s site? Let us know 👇 ⬇️
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/why-...
September 9, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Transparency keeps government accountable to its citizens.
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The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care.
U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save...
www.propublica.org
August 27, 2026 at 3:06 AM
The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.
(Published Dec. 2024)
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Nearly 500,000 public comments have flooded in since the Trump administration proposed a rule that gives political appointees control over research funding.
“The United States will not just fall behind. It will step aside,” one physicist wrote.
“The United States will not just fall behind. It will step aside,” one physicist wrote.
How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery
A proposed White House rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over scientific funding. One physicist, who helped discover the Higgs boson, explains how the rule would’ve stifled th...
www.propublica.org
August 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Nearly 500,000 public comments have flooded in since the Trump administration proposed a rule that gives political appointees control over research funding.
“The United States will not just fall behind. It will step aside,” one physicist wrote.
“The United States will not just fall behind. It will step aside,” one physicist wrote.
Primary Care as a Public Utility jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Primary Care as a Public Utility
This Special Communication explores the challenges currently facing state investment in primary care and outlines how a common fund could address these challenges and sustain primary care as a public ...
jamanetwork.com
August 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Primary Care as a Public Utility jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications. n.pr/4wBtYO6
As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
n.pr
July 30, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications. n.pr/4wBtYO6
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When journalists asked me "where we will see the effects of DOGE on outcomes?" one of my responses was "during crises...as long as media connect the dots."
Well, dots connected:
www.wired.com/story/cdc-cy...
Well, dots connected:
www.wired.com/story/cdc-cy...
The CDC Has a Cyclospora Lab. DOGE Downsized It Last Year
“Based on simple math, these outbreak responses—which require rapid, timely responses—are going to be greatly diminished,” the former CDC lab director tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
July 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
When journalists asked me "where we will see the effects of DOGE on outcomes?" one of my responses was "during crises...as long as media connect the dots."
Well, dots connected:
www.wired.com/story/cdc-cy...
Well, dots connected:
www.wired.com/story/cdc-cy...
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In his second term, Trump has 115 confirmed golf days across 525 days in office (21.9%), about one confirmed round every 4.6 days, plus 35 additional days at Trump properties where golf was unconfirmed. See more at https://trumpgolftrack.com
June 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In his second term, Trump has 115 confirmed golf days across 525 days in office (21.9%), about one confirmed round every 4.6 days, plus 35 additional days at Trump properties where golf was unconfirmed. See more at https://trumpgolftrack.com
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A friend shared this photo from outside an NIH building this morning.
The signs refer to four former NIAID staff members who were recently forced out. 2 are retiring and 2 have been reassigned to the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.
A travesty and 🙏 for their service.
The signs refer to four former NIAID staff members who were recently forced out. 2 are retiring and 2 have been reassigned to the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.
A travesty and 🙏 for their service.
May 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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That's why the clarification was issued following the public misunderstanding. It does classify as rape. bsky.app/profile/chri...
Judge clarifies: Yes, Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll (2023) www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
May 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM
That's why the clarification was issued following the public misunderstanding. It does classify as rape. bsky.app/profile/chri...
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The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding? n.pr/4tXsSd3
More than 500 children have died in an outbreak that the world is virtually ignoring
The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding?
n.pr
May 24, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The number of cases — and deaths — in Bangladesh is staggering. As of Sunday, 528 have died, mostly children. How did this measles outbreak begin? And how is the country responding? n.pr/4tXsSd3
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find your Falcor and get the hell outta there, folks!
Some of us know that a key lesson from The Neverending Story is you do not in fact want to linger in the Swamp of Sadness.
May 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM
find your Falcor and get the hell outta there, folks!
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Homeland Security is lying? Say it ain’t so!
May 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Homeland Security is lying? Say it ain’t so!
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The DOJ’s website used to have hundreds of press releases documenting every arrest, conviction, and sentencing from January 6th. Those records are gone now. The Trump administration confirmed it removed the pages and called the documentation “partisan propaganda.”
May 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The DOJ’s website used to have hundreds of press releases documenting every arrest, conviction, and sentencing from January 6th. Those records are gone now. The Trump administration confirmed it removed the pages and called the documentation “partisan propaganda.”
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"'The Government engaged in blatant viewpoint discrimination,' U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said in condemning what the Trump administration cast as a crackdown on diversity practices."
US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory
A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's so-called Department of Government Efficiency were unconstitutional, ...
www.reuters.com
May 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM
"'The Government engaged in blatant viewpoint discrimination,' U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said in condemning what the Trump administration cast as a crackdown on diversity practices."
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“Let me be clear: this is not a golden calf” is pretty funny.
May 9, 2026 at 7:18 PM
“Let me be clear: this is not a golden calf” is pretty funny.
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NEW: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
The vitamin K shot, a lifesaving injection given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
The vitamin K shot, a lifesaving injection given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
The vitamin K shot, a lifesaving injection given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
www.propublica.org
May 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM
NEW: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
The vitamin K shot, a lifesaving injection given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
The vitamin K shot, a lifesaving injection given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
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horrible. this country’s turn away from science based medicine in the name of “wellness” is killing children and will kill a lot more. www.propublica.org/article/more...
Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth
A lifesaving injection given at birth to prevent severe bleeding has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.
www.propublica.org
May 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
horrible. this country’s turn away from science based medicine in the name of “wellness” is killing children and will kill a lot more. www.propublica.org/article/more...
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🚨Wanna read the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness MMWR that Jay B recently prevented CDC from releasing? You bet you do. Don’t let the censors win.
@insidemedicine.skystack.xyz has it on the Substack.
@insidemedicine.skystack.xyz has it on the Substack.
Exclusive: Here's the Covid-19 vaccine paper the CDC censored.
RFK Jr. and the CDC’s top official, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, don’t want you to read this. That’s exactly why you should.
open.substack.com
April 27, 2026 at 11:03 PM
🚨Wanna read the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness MMWR that Jay B recently prevented CDC from releasing? You bet you do. Don’t let the censors win.
@insidemedicine.skystack.xyz has it on the Substack.
@insidemedicine.skystack.xyz has it on the Substack.
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Yes, Trump lies about everything. Compulsively.
April 27, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Yes, Trump lies about everything. Compulsively.
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February 5, 2025. Trump announces he is going to build a new ballroom at the WH and pay for it with his own money: “It’s going to cost nothing. I will spend the whole thing myself.”
April 28, 2026 at 12:52 AM
February 5, 2025. Trump announces he is going to build a new ballroom at the WH and pay for it with his own money: “It’s going to cost nothing. I will spend the whole thing myself.”
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A huge scam: Trump’s DOJ is now using taxpayers as a piggybank to pay off his followers.
They have spent $8.5 million and counting of your money to pay off frivolous claims, enriching his friends while corrupting our justice system.
DOJ’s big payouts to Trump allies could undermine past investigations
Since Trump’s return to the White House last year, the Justice Department has paid more than $8.5 million to resolve legal claims brought by allies and supporters.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
A huge scam: Trump’s DOJ is now using taxpayers as a piggybank to pay off his followers.
They have spent $8.5 million and counting of your money to pay off frivolous claims, enriching his friends while corrupting our justice system.
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This provides strong support that the COVID mRNA vaccines prevented premature deaths from COVID with no evidence of any increase in premature deaths from other causes.
29M people followed for almost 4 years.
3/3
29M people followed for almost 4 years.
3/3
April 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
This provides strong support that the COVID mRNA vaccines prevented premature deaths from COVID with no evidence of any increase in premature deaths from other causes.
29M people followed for almost 4 years.
3/3
29M people followed for almost 4 years.
3/3
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It turns out, when news outlets actually challenge the Trump administration in court, they win.
After @nytimes.com sued the Pentagon over its ridiculous loyalty pledge, a federal judge struck down the restrictions as violating the First Amendment.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain.
After @nytimes.com sued the Pentagon over its ridiculous loyalty pledge, a federal judge struck down the restrictions as violating the First Amendment.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain.
March 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM
It turns out, when news outlets actually challenge the Trump administration in court, they win.
After @nytimes.com sued the Pentagon over its ridiculous loyalty pledge, a federal judge struck down the restrictions as violating the First Amendment.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain.
After @nytimes.com sued the Pentagon over its ridiculous loyalty pledge, a federal judge struck down the restrictions as violating the First Amendment.
Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain.
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Let’s introduce one of hour of quick fire questions on basic civics and economics at every debate, presidential, house or senate.
February 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Let’s introduce one of hour of quick fire questions on basic civics and economics at every debate, presidential, house or senate.