ME Action virtual protest of HHS today (Sept 14th)

https://www.meaction.net/2018/09/07/how-to-protest-hhs-with-meaction/

I don't know a lot about the politics of things in America, but couldn't see a thread on this so thought I'd jump in and post one at the last minute.

 

In a nutshell, CFSAC, the US government advisory committee that provided recommendations for action on issues related to ME, was disbanded by HHS with no warning or discussion. The explanation was that its mission had been accomplished. Ridiculous. Please tweet if you can, even if you can't post a picture. Hashtags are #MissionNotAccomplishedHHS, SecAzar and @HHSGov.

Thank you for posting, @Esther12!

 

https://twitter.com/user/status/1039974332477390849

https://twitter.com/user/status/1040578420466429953

https://twitter.com/user/status/1040517121799794690

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And many more!

 

https://twitter.com/user/status/1040588121375748096

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https://twitter.com/user/status/1040566027782742018
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https://twitter.com/user/status/1040610457688702977

 

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Twitter feed for hashtag #missionnotaccomplishedhhs:
https://twitter.com/hashtag/missionnotaccomplishedhhs?f=tweets&vertical=default&src=hash

 

https://twitter.com/user/status/1040664110503886848


I thought of taking it from bed, but I'm able to stand today, and I wanted to represent the spectrum of illness. Beyond being too tired to brush down my flyaways this is how I present in public.

Click on the tweet to see the whole sign.

 

Amazing sign @JaimeS!


A tiny selection of the great protest posts on Facebook today:

 

Pls join in in whatever way you can, everyone. If you aren't comfortable taking a pic, pls like and re-tweet others' work.

Also, please check out Solve's Congressional Action stuff: https://solvecfs.secure.force.com/actions/kwac__takeaction?actionId=AR00037&cid=

 

The response continues to be amazing online! At this point, if they're going to be moved I have to think they will be. Please continue to add your own tweets and Facebook posts and contact your Congressional rep if you live in the US. It's pretty easy, everything is already filled in for you.

 

I was waiting for it, too, and yes: the most famous MISSION ACCOMPLISHED meme was utilized.

 

Many, many more great Tweets and pictures over (my) night:
https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=#MissionNOTaccomplishedHHS&src=tyah

https://twitter.com/user/status/1040773473667358721

 

Some protest posts from Instagram:






And many more: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/missionnotaccomplishedhhs/

 

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