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Branch4

@branch4.bsky.social

Branch 4 works with civil servants, grassroots movements, community organizations and advocates towards a democratic and equitable administrative branch of government that delivers just outcomes for all.

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Union of Concerned Scientists@ucs.org · last yr.

This week, multiple leaders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were ousted or resigned due to continued political interference and pressure to limit vaccine access – actions that defy the scientific evidence and endanger our health. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

CDC in crisis: who are the top officials resigning or being forced out?

Four senior officials resign in protest at health secretary’s handling of vaccine policy and agency’s direction

theguardian.com

Union of Concerned Scientists@ucs.org · last yr.

This week, Trump's WH issued guidance on implementing its so-called “Gold Standard Science” EO—framed by Science Advisor to the President Michael Kratsios as a fix for longstanding issues in the scientific community. But as UCS President @gretchentg.bsky.social explains, it’s all a “golden facade.”

We Need Sound Policy Informed by Science. The Trump Administration Is Undermining it.

With a name like "gold standard science," you might expect the Trump administration's guidelines on federal science to be awesome. They're not.

blog.ucs.org

The Partnership@ourpublicservice.bsky.social · last yr.

New data from the Partnership for Public Service: Majority of the American public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe. Read more here. ⬇️ bit.ly/MadMoney2025

Mad Money: The public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.

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ProPublica@propublica.org · last yr.

The FDA allowed into the United States at least 150 drugs or their ingredients made at banned factories that were found to have mold, foul water, dirty labs or fraudulent testing protocols. What you need to know 👇

Seven Things to Know About ProPublica’s Investigation of the FDA’s Secret Gamble on Generic Drugs

ProPublica spent 14 months investigating the FDA’s oversight of foreign drugmakers that send medications to the U.S. These are the key takeaways.

propublica.org

Branch4@branch4.bsky.social · last yr.

TRO blocked or not: Thank you Judge Bryer for protecting our constitution and being clear: the"Court pauses to state that there can be no debate that most protesters demonstrated peacefully." And that the definition of rebellion cannot be changed by a lawless autocrat under our constitution!

Branch4@branch4.bsky.social · last yr.

Trump blocked from ending bargaining rights for TSA officers—roughly 50,000 workers retain union voice for now. #Defendfederalworkers #UnionRightsMatter www.reuters.com/business/wor...

Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now, says US judge

A federal judge on Monday said the administration of President Donald Trump likely broke the law by stripping 50,000 transportation security officers of the ability to unionize and bargain over their working conditions.

reuters.com

Branch4@branch4.bsky.social · last yr.

While #toxicimmaturity rages between Trump & Musk, a court allows the dismantling of the Institute of Museum & Library Services, jeopardizing $266 million in grants for libraries and museums nationwide. #Defendthe4thbranch #PublicServiceMatters #SaveOurLibraries apnews.com/article/inst...

Judge says administration can dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has denied a request to halt the Trump administration’s further dismantling of an agency that funds and promotes libraries across the country.

apnews.com

Branch4@branch4.bsky.social · last yr.

The air traffic controllers keep us safe during flight. They are now past the breaking point. Other civil servants who keep us safe from pollution, food borne illness, public health risks and more are also under attack. #protectpublicservice we all need it! abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

United cuts 35 daily flights at Newark, citing shortage of air traffic controllers

Passengers with flights to or from Newark Liberty International Airport are encountering long delays and cancellations due to an air traffic controller shortage and equipment failures

abcnews.go.com

Branch4@branch4.bsky.social · last yr.

Democracy does not work without strong public service. The attacks on federal workers are attacks on our multiracial democracy and the public. Fight back this week by showing love to the people that serve their country and send Russel Vought the message that we will defend our civil servants.

The Volcker Alliance@volckeralliance.bsky.social · last yr.

Looking for ways to celebrate #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek? Our partner, @ourpublicservice.bsky.social, created a site for sharing your support of feds including a toolkit, events, and more. Explore other solutions here: ourpublicservice.org/our-solution...

Branch4@branch4.bsky.social · last yr.

Since the 1980's air traffic controllers have been calling for improved conditions. Instead, MAGA is now tearing through government destroying the capacity of our public workforce. Air traffic controllers are civil servants; their working conditions are our safety conditions! #supportcivilservants

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

A 90-second failure of Newark Airport’s air-traffic safety systems, which blacked out communication to planes carrying thousands of passengers, has exposed a new level of crisis in U.S. air travel. Listen to "The Daily."