Justin Mendoza

A image with three people in black and white who have the text "Lost $170" on their heads to show they lost money from online scam. Text on the second half says "Michiganders lose $1.7 billion to online scams yearly* That's $170 per person *Estimated total from: The Scam Economy, A Consumer Federation of America Report"

Michiganders lose $1.7 billion each year to online scams, yet official reports capture only a fraction of the problem.

A new analysis from @consumerfed.bsky.social estimates the true cost is much higher than reported with internet scams. Get the facts here:

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I am honored to have the endorsement of Vice Mayor @mendoza.bsky.social, a strong voice for Kalamazoo County who is deeply dedicated to delivering a brighter future for all in Michigan.

It’s time for AOC to announce a primary against Schumer.

I don’t think I’m alone in being sure I’d chip in.

$16,487.45

That’s how much Whitsett should be paid for her time in Lansing, instead of the full salary of a state rep.

And we want her Dem membership card back too.

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Pharmalittle: We're reading about a Trump Jr. company, a GLP-1 health risk, and much more A company that has Donald Trump Jr. on its board debuted a new service to help pharmaceutical companies launch direct sales platforms

Pharmalot.. Pharmalittle.. Good Morning: We’re reading about a Trump Jr. company, a GLP-1 health risk & much more news.. statnews.com/pharmalot/20... #pharma #Trump #China #cholesterol #bladder #FDA #Colorado #insurance #GLP1 #diabetes #cancer #medicines #Pfizer #Sanofi #Amgen

I think it was a catastrophic, deadly mistake to appoint the world's most extreme, dangerous anti-vaxx activist & conspiracy theorist to lead HHS.

Trump threatens Harvard patents worth hundreds of millions The Commerce Department is launching an immediate review of the intellectual property Harvard has derived from federally funded research grants.

For years access 2 meds advocates have been asking administrations to use the Bayh-Dole Act to make medicine affordable.

Instead, the Trump administration is talking about using it to target Harvard.

This is the dumbest timeline.

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How New York's Telehealth Shield Law Protects Abortion Care YouTube video by Doctors for America

New from the Science, Health & Information Clinic!
"How New York's Telehealth Shield Law Protects Abortion Care"
This webinar provides information on how New York State's telehealth shield law protects abortion care, including care provided to patients outside NY.
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Other than DJT, does anyone actually like the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act?”

This administration has just hit “f*** it” on the constitution yet again. And not a single Republican is speaking up.

We don’t even have a 2 party system anymore. It’s Democrats or Monarchy.

#NoKings

UCLA study: COVID-19 vaccinations may lessen severe kidney damage - UPI.com A new study from UCLA Health suggests COVID-19 vaccines may protect patients from severe kidney damage. The study found hospitalized COVID-19 patients were less likely to have severe kidney damage if ...

Study: COVID-19 vaccinations may lessen severe kidney damage upi.com/7581749837497

"The study found hospitalized COVID-19 patients were less likely to have severe kidney damage if they were vaccinated."

Prelim, but good reminded vaccines can have many benefits! #VaccinesWork

Cutting the NIH—The $8 Trillion Health Care Catastrophe This JAMA Forum discusses the recent budget cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH), the effects of these cuts on scientific research and health of individuals in the US, and the prospects for cha...

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Screenshot of email stating "The subaward and the associated amounts listed above will need to be removed from the current and future year awards, and any other amounts budgeted for activities related to the Hong Kong research must also be removed. No rebudgeting of these funds is permitted, and no involvement or collaboration with researchers in Hong Kong or China is permitted in connection with the activities of this award, regardless of whether any funds are transferred," with the "no involvement" clause highlighted.

I received a surprising and disturbing request from NIH on Friday. They wrote to cancel a subaward to Hong Kong on one of my grants. (This was disturbing but not surprising.) They also ordered us not to interact with our collaborators in Hong Kong on any work under the award:

Excited to serve as a vice chair with the @michigandems.bsky.social!

This team fights fascists.

Let’s go!

Fantastic questions and answers from the community. It’s great to see our leaders fight for us.

It does leave us wondering where our Republican Congressmen Bill Huizenga is when we ask to hear from him… 🤔

Tonight we’re hearing from Rep. Julie Rogers and Attorney General Dana Nessel at the Federal Action Town Hall.

AG Nessel has filed 10 federal actions to fight back against the Trump administration, who she describes as a federal government that “doesn’t follow through on its contracts.”

my offer to america: we bring woke back

TSLA

FWIW, Tesla is down another 6.7% in the premarket...

Pharmalittle: We're reading about HHS job cuts, Pfizer Covid vaccine probe, and more Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to significantly cut the size of HHS, reshaping the nation’s health agencies and closing regional offices

Pharmalittle: We’re reading about 10,000 HHS job cuts, Pfizer Covid vaccine probe & more news.. statnews.com/pharmalot/20... #pharma #vaccines #Covid #FDA #HHS #Alzheimers #Ireland #AIDS #RFK #Trump #tariffs #Pfizer #GSK #Lilly

Cutting staff in half while promising a more responsive system - is completely illogical.

His own goals are contradicting his approach.

Brain worms really worked wonders on this guy.

Washington, D.C. — March 27, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a dramatic restructuring in accordance with President Trump's Executive Order, "Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.” The restructuring will address this and serve multiple goals without impacting critical services. First, it will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year through a reduction in workforce of about 10,000 full-time employees who are part of this most recent transformation. When combined with HHS’ other efforts, including early retirement and Fork in the Road, the restructuring results in a total downsizing from 82,000 to 62,000 full-time employees. Secondly, it will streamline the functions of the Department. Currently, the 28 divisions of the HHS contain many redundant units. The restructuring plan will consolidate them into 15 new divisions, including a new Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA, and will centralize core functions such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, External Affairs, and Policy. Regional offices will be reduced from 10 to 5. Third, the overhaul will implement the new HHS priority of ending America’s epidemic of chronic illness by focusing on safe, wholesome food, clean water, and the elimination of environmental toxins. These priorities will be reflected in the reorganization of HHS. Finally, the restructuring will improve Americans’ experience with HHS by making the agency more responsive and efficient, while ensuring that Medicare, Medicaid, and other essential health services remain intact.

Welp. Blog post on this later today but RFK Jr just torpedoed the entire HHS Dept.

From @wsj.com, RFK Jr./DOGE are planning to cut 10,000 technical & scientific experts from HHS on top of the 10,000 who have left amid the Trump administration's efforts to silence experts, shroud these agencies in further secrecy, & promote disinformation. 3500 or 19% of FDA will be fired. #MedSky

Union BCTGM Local 3g Knappen Milling is on strike!! If you're an ally of labor, then come out and support your union brothers and sisters on the picket line at 110 South Water Street, Augusta, MI 49012 M-F 5:30am to 7pm and Sat 8am to 2pm every week until their contract gets settled!

I almost parked by a Tesla today, but I was worried I’d catch the fascism.

Today I was disappointed to see 8 Dems in Michigan vote to ban trans athletes from participating in the sports teams that match their gender identities.

It will never do more than pass the House, but it’s playing right into the GOP’s scapegoat for fascism.

Have a spine and vote against Trump.

I think I prefer this to "Gulf of America"

Fantastic! Hahaha! And a reminder I need to check this app more!

John Roberts is very upset that the public has lost confidence in John Roberts and the institution John Roberts leads following a series of confidence-cratering actions by John Roberts and his colleagues, and therefore would like everyone to know that this is not John Roberts' fault, it's yours.

Enron (yep, that Enron) relaunching with a young CEO and announcing a mission to transform energy forever?

2025 is off to a weird start.