Six former Census Bureau directors have called for the agency to withdraw the proposed residency requirements regulations.
thecensusproject.org/wp-content/u...
thecensusproject.org/wp-content/u...
thecensusproject.org
October 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
@davidimiller.bsky.social , I'm sorry. Yes, let's keep getting rid of research and data. Because if they don't exist, neither do the problems. 🫠🤬 #defendresearch #defenddata #NSF
October 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM
@davidimiller.bsky.social , I'm sorry. Yes, let's keep getting rid of research and data. Because if they don't exist, neither do the problems. 🫠🤬 #defendresearch #defenddata #NSF
Gift link provided. Keep in mind Kennedy has terminated grants dedicated to researching and treating 9/11 first responders' health. #defendresearch #defenddata #HHS
Cancer’s toll on 9/11 survivors is accelerating 25 years later
The number of victims receiving aid has tripled in recent years, a Post analysis finds, as the illness’s toll becomes more apparent.
wapo.st
September 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Gift link provided. Keep in mind Kennedy has terminated grants dedicated to researching and treating 9/11 first responders' health. #defendresearch #defenddata #HHS
(3)boards. I'm thrilled to say that at #JSM2026, two members submitted their CVs to CSR at #NIH and to the clinical trial office within NIA. We need more of you to #protectpeerreview #defendresearch #defenddata. We must prevent COI within science. #hpss #statsky #clinicaltrials
August 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM
(3)boards. I'm thrilled to say that at #JSM2026, two members submitted their CVs to CSR at #NIH and to the clinical trial office within NIA. We need more of you to #protectpeerreview #defendresearch #defenddata. We must prevent COI within science. #hpss #statsky #clinicaltrials
Our director says research for policy implications is non-responsive. Tobacco research and subsequent policies such as bans on youth sales are attributed to reduced smoking among adolescents. The data are necessary to understand people's health services use and outcomes. #defenddata #defendresearch
July 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Our director says research for policy implications is non-responsive. Tobacco research and subsequent policies such as bans on youth sales are attributed to reduced smoking among adolescents. The data are necessary to understand people's health services use and outcomes. #defenddata #defendresearch
@csmarcum.bsky.social , @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and I are speaking with this panel at #JSM2026 in Boston with @amstatnews.bsky.social and @asa-scipol.bsky.social . #opendata #feddata #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky
July 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM
@csmarcum.bsky.social , @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and I are speaking with this panel at #JSM2026 in Boston with @amstatnews.bsky.social and @asa-scipol.bsky.social . #opendata #feddata #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky
Gift link. Yesterday Bobby the lesser fired two leaders of the #USPSTF. Firing independent scientists and replacing them with political appointees does not serve the nation's health. #hspr #hpsr #medsky #oublichealthsky #hpss #defendresearch #defenddata #sciencesky
Kennedy Fires Leaders of Key Health Task Force
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Gift link. Yesterday Bobby the lesser fired two leaders of the #USPSTF. Firing independent scientists and replacing them with political appointees does not serve the nation's health. #hspr #hpsr #medsky #oublichealthsky #hpss #defendresearch #defenddata #sciencesky
Good piece with descriptions of how federal data help. Nuggets from @denicewross.bsky.social and @csmarcum.bsky.social. Not everything is a perfect fit, but the data still require protection. #srms #hpss #statsky #defenddata #defendresearch
@denicewross.bsky.social and I spoke with @jheckman.bsky.social about demystifying Federal data with the federaldatafieldguide.us:
federalnewsnetwork.com/big-data/202...
federalnewsnetwork.com/big-data/202...
Federal data guide aims to demystify ‘patchwork’ of laws governing data sharing | Federal News Network
The field guide outlines the breadth of data the federal government collects and makes available.
federalnewsnetwork.com
May 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Good piece with descriptions of how federal data help. Nuggets from @denicewross.bsky.social and @csmarcum.bsky.social. Not everything is a perfect fit, but the data still require protection. #srms #hpss #statsky #defenddata #defendresearch
@denicewross.bsky.social and I are excited to announce the release of the Federal Data Field Guide - a new resource to help you navigate the wilds of federal data:
www.ischool.berkeley.edu/news/2026/ne...
www.ischool.berkeley.edu/news/2026/ne...
New Federal Data Field Guide Helps Americans Navigate the Rich Diversity of Our Federal Data Ecosystem
Denice Ross, who served as the nation’s second U.S. Chief Data Scientist, and her former White House colleague Christopher Marcum have launched the Federal Data Field Guide.
www.ischool.berkeley.edu
May 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Federal data integrity matters, and we need improved and holistic auditing. @csmarcum.bsky.social tells us more. #statsky #federaldata #defenddata #defendresearch
With support from Funders for the Future of Public Data, I'm pleased to release this report on the "Integrity of Public Access to Federal Data: Evaluating Disruptions to Open Government Data, 2025-2026" into the world:
https://www.chrismarcum.com/data-integrity/
https://www.chrismarcum.com/data-integrity/
April 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Federal data integrity matters, and we need improved and holistic auditing. @csmarcum.bsky.social tells us more. #statsky #federaldata #defenddata #defendresearch
I attended multiple sessions at #FCSM2026 about low response rates to survey. I am 100% confident that ICE raids cause fear among respondents. Federal data are not meant to exploit people's basic needs. Thanks, @csmarcum.bsky.social for the discussion.
#statsky #srms #defenddata #defendresearch
#statsky #srms #defenddata #defendresearch
DHS Seeks Access to Massive Employment, Salary and Family Database Legally Restricted to Use in Child Support Cases
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcers are requesting unfettered access to the government’s “most powerful people-finder system,” which contains sensitive information on children and victims...
www.propublica.org
March 14, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I attended multiple sessions at #FCSM2026 about low response rates to survey. I am 100% confident that ICE raids cause fear among respondents. Federal data are not meant to exploit people's basic needs. Thanks, @csmarcum.bsky.social for the discussion.
#statsky #srms #defenddata #defendresearch
#statsky #srms #defenddata #defendresearch
I've been at #FCSM2026 today because federal data matter. @clairemkbowen.bsky.social is cited here, and there's no paywall needed to read this! #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky #AIsky
National statistics are in crisis around the world — and the impacts will be severe
Some researchers are sounding the alarm over the official data sets that track crucial aspects of life in the United States, Argentina, the United Kingdom and India.
www.nature.com
March 11, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I've been at #FCSM2026 today because federal data matter. @clairemkbowen.bsky.social is cited here, and there's no paywall needed to read this! #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky #AIsky
Three yes/no questions isn't proper stewardship from #NIH. It's failure of being FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). When this hits the federal register, imma respondin' STAT. @csmarcum.bsky.social will thank you for it. #defenddata #defendresearch #opendata #openscience
NOT-OD-26-046: Updated Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Updated Elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan NOT-OD-26-046. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 25, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Three yes/no questions isn't proper stewardship from #NIH. It's failure of being FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). When this hits the federal register, imma respondin' STAT. @csmarcum.bsky.social will thank you for it. #defenddata #defendresearch #opendata #openscience
Sign the letter to protect #OPRE at #ACF. Thanks, @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and @csmarcum.bsky.social . #defendresearch #defenddata #BethesdaDeclaration #HHSstrong
Sign-On Letter: Preserve Federal Research & Evaluation on Children and Families
The Data Foundation is coordinating a sign-on letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy urging the Department to halt the restructuring of one of the federal government's most effective evaluation offices.
datafoundation.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Sign the letter to protect #OPRE at #ACF. Thanks, @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and @csmarcum.bsky.social . #defendresearch #defenddata #BethesdaDeclaration #HHSstrong
"The decision to gut OPRE is a devastating blow to children, families, and communities across America." Go, @nickhartphd.bsky.social!
#defenddata #defendresearch #rstats #statsky
#defenddata #defendresearch #rstats #statsky
Joint Statement from the Data Foundation and Results for America on the Restructuring of OPRE at ACF
A joint statement on the decision to drastically restructure and effectively dismantle the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
datafoundation.org
February 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM
"The decision to gut OPRE is a devastating blow to children, families, and communities across America." Go, @nickhartphd.bsky.social!
#defenddata #defendresearch #rstats #statsky
#defenddata #defendresearch #rstats #statsky
There is no valid reason we're doing this. Federal data matter. #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky
I suppose in a world where facts don't matter, a world factbook is an anathema to policy:
https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/spotlighting-the-world-factbook-as-we-bid-a-fond-farewell/ . Original post bridged here.
https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/spotlighting-the-world-factbook-as-we-bid-a-fond-farewell/ . Original post bridged here.
February 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
There is no valid reason we're doing this. Federal data matter. #defenddata #defendresearch #statsky
You keep me going, #BethesdaDeclaration. Thank you, @jeremymberg.bsky.social .
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
You keep me going, #BethesdaDeclaration. Thank you, @jeremymberg.bsky.social .
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
Follow the data and stop the disinformation. Children are more at risk of firearms and motor vehicular accidents than candy poisoning. #defendresearch #defenddata #statssky
Could someone be poisoning your kids’ Halloween candy? In this episode of "Stats + Stories," Joel Best joins
@johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social
to unpack this enduring Halloween myth—and how bad stats can fuel social fears. tinyurl.com/ntjdhk54 #STATSSKY
@johnbailer.bsky.social and @rompenni.bsky.social
to unpack this enduring Halloween myth—and how bad stats can fuel social fears. tinyurl.com/ntjdhk54 #STATSSKY
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Follow the data and stop the disinformation. Children are more at risk of firearms and motor vehicular accidents than candy poisoning. #defendresearch #defenddata #statssky
@aaronecarroll.bsky.social of @academyhealth.bsky.social says, "The capacity to collect, analyze, and share high-quality, nonpartisan data is essential to good governance, accountability, and the health of every community...” Thanks, @josh-caplan.bsky.social.
#defenddata #HHSstrong #NCES
#defenddata #HHSstrong #NCES
AcademyHealth Warns of "Collapse in the Nation's Health Evidence Infrastructure" Following Cuts to the National Center for Health Statistics | AcademyHealth
academyhealth.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
@aaronecarroll.bsky.social of @academyhealth.bsky.social says, "The capacity to collect, analyze, and share high-quality, nonpartisan data is essential to good governance, accountability, and the health of every community...” Thanks, @josh-caplan.bsky.social.
#defenddata #HHSstrong #NCES
#defenddata #HHSstrong #NCES
More CDC Cuts :: NCHS Edition 📊🔫
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
At least 1/3 of the staff at the National Center for Health Statistics has been cut (and remain cut). This is catastrophic for our nation’s health data.
Say goodbye to national health statistics that you can trust, healthcare surveys, NHANES and data systems.
October 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
@bradytwest.bsky.social @drjasonbrinkley.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @aapor.bsky.social @clairemkbowen.bsky.social
@csmarcum.bsky.social @nickhartphd.bsky.social
Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated.
#statssky #CDC #defenddata
@csmarcum.bsky.social @nickhartphd.bsky.social
Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated.
#statssky #CDC #defenddata
Write to Congress: CDC Employees must be Reinstated
**Please write now to your Senators and Representative demanding that ALL CDC employees be reinstated as part of any agreement to reopen the government.** Late on Friday, October 10, the Trump Admin...
actionnetwork.org
October 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
@bradytwest.bsky.social @drjasonbrinkley.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @aapor.bsky.social @clairemkbowen.bsky.social
@csmarcum.bsky.social @nickhartphd.bsky.social
Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated.
#statssky #CDC #defenddata
@csmarcum.bsky.social @nickhartphd.bsky.social
Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated.
#statssky #CDC #defenddata
@clairemkbowen.bsky.social and Aaron Williams of @urbaninstitute.bsky.social remind us that data do not grow on trees. More eggs! #defenddata #defendresearch #statssky #rstats
Eggs Don’t Grow on Trees and Neither Does Data: How to Teach K-12 Students Where Data Comes From – Association of Public Data Users
apdu.org
October 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
@clairemkbowen.bsky.social and Aaron Williams of @urbaninstitute.bsky.social remind us that data do not grow on trees. More eggs! #defenddata #defendresearch #statssky #rstats
And you should follow @csmarcum.bsky.social and @datageekb.bsky.social if you #defenddata and #defendresearch!
October 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
And you should follow @csmarcum.bsky.social and @datageekb.bsky.social if you #defenddata and #defendresearch!