CAP's latest analysis confirms what many have already suspected: Trump's deployments of the National Guard into American cities were never about stopping crime—it's all a dangerous power grab by the administration. https://ampr.gs/4wIPPmn

More than 40.2 million disabled voters were eligible to vote in 2024, yet a wave of restrictive voting laws and regulations has made it more difficult for disabled voters to cast their ballot.

We need solutions to avoid extreme heat-related illnesses and deaths like those experienced last week. Like CAP's plan to freeze or lower utility rates and FAS' heat policy agenda.

Center for American Progress@americanprogress.bsky.social · 4w ago

With utility costs on the rise, people are forced to make life or death decisions during extreme heatwaves. No one should have to choose between buying groceries and cooling their home.

Extreme heat is a health and economic threat. FAS offers policy solutions in its The State and Local Heat Policy Agenda ⬇️

Federation of American Scientists@scientistsorg.bsky.social · 4w ago

Last weekend was hot. So hot. Climate change means we've got more weekends like that in our future. It'd be better if we didn't have climate change (working on it), but there's actually a surprising amount we can do to make extreme temps more bearable and less deadly right now. ➡️ HeatAgenda.us

Public health funding is national defense, not charity. By defunding these systems, the Trump administration is undermining Americans’ safety, argues @americanprogress.bksy.social’s Dr. Nyirandutiye for @devex.com: tinyurl.com/savp6byu

What screwworm and Ebola tell us about the cost of isolationism

Opinion: Two outbreaks on two continents are moving faster than our fractured systems can keep up. That is not a coincidence; it is a pattern, and the window to respond to it responsibly is closing quickly.

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One president is a true “Conservation President,” and one is named Donald Trump. Learn how President Trump is taking steps to dismantle America’s legacy of conservation, including acting to remove protections from more than 100 million acres of public lands: https://ampr.gs/3QpYhYd

Vaccine policy in the U.S. is at a pivotal moment and the conversation about what comes next can’t wait. www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...

Vaccine Integrity Project, The Evidence Collective announce projects to improve vaccine policy, restore trust

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As Trump rigs the system in favor of corporate interests, who is protecting children?

Jill Rosenthal@jillrose.bsky.social · last mo.

Supreme Court protects industry over public health after Trump issued an EO to increase production of, and provide protections from lawsuits for, glyphosate, backpedaling on the MAHA report that singled out glyphosate as potentially harmful to children. apnews.com/article/supr...

Supreme Court protects industry over public health after Trump issued an EO to increase production of, and provide protections from lawsuits for, glyphosate, backpedaling on the MAHA report that singled out glyphosate as potentially harmful to children. apnews.com/article/supr...

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller

The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer.

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The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections will allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more pregnant women to harm. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health

The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants ...

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New national polling is in, and the message is clear. 82% of Trump's supporters want tougher action on corporate polluters. 7 to 1 want the EPA stronger, not weaker. Nearly 8 in 10 say they have a right to know what's in their air, water, food, and the products they use. We agree.

The Trump administration's latest move adds more political control over science, muzzling scientists and restricting their investigations based on political motives. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/summary-of....

Summary of Key Changes in OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule

Russell Vought is going to destroy American Science

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD@elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Defend Public Health’s statement on our opposition to political review of scientific grants can be read below. It’s yet another attack on US science that will have nothing but adverse outcomes for every person in this country.

SO excited that the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act was introduced today by Murray, Duckworth, & Pressley. I'm proud that @americanprogress.bsky.social has endorsed this bill & I'm grateful to be part of the the community that fights for accessible reproductive care for disabled people.

Murray, Duckworth, Pressley Introduce Bicameral Bill to Help Women with Disabilities Access Reproductive Health Care - Senator Patty Murray

Senator Murray: “This bill will help make a big difference in making sure people with disabilities can get the informed and accessible reproductive health care they deserve.” Washington, D.C. – Today,...

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Americans shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of their air, water & food. They rely on the EPA to do its job by setting & enforcing safeguards against toxic chemicals and pollution. But the Trump admin is weakening these protections at a high cost kids' and families' health. safernotsicker.org

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Protecting OurFamilies’ Health Many Americans are asking: Why are so many people facing cancer, infertility, asthma, Parkinson’s, developmental challenges and chronic conditions? Science shows more ex...

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One more reason why we must invest in public health research, outbreak investigation, global health, and infrastructure. www.huffpost.com/entry/hantav...

We're Infectious Disease Experts. Here's What Actually Concerns Us About This Hantavirus Outbreak.

Experts break down the real risks of the disease and what the general public needs to know right now.

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The global hunger and health emergency unfolding right now is the direct consequence of Trump's war of choice in Iran.

Indiana's religious exemption ruling is a step in the right direction for both abortion rights and religious freedom. CAP's Sally Steenland explains for @rewirenewsgroup.com: https://rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/04/16/abortion-is-a-religious-freedom-opinion/

In response to Sec. Hegseth's uninformed and dangerous decision, @drjudystone.bsky.social lays out the history of infectious disease and the role of vaccines in preserving military readiness. www.forbes.com/sites/judyst...

Doctors Say Hegseth’s Flu Vaccine Decision Will Weaken Military Readiness

Eliminating flu and COVID-19 vaccine requirements threatens our military preparedness and goes against data. Will Hegseth go after other vaccine-preventable infections next?

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After dismantling vaccine infrastructure, spreading false information, and discouraging vaccination since coming into office, RFK Jr now claims he has no responsibility for U.S. measles outbreak. RFK Jr. must be held accountable for the harms he has caused. www.americanprogress.org/article/rfk-...

RFK Jr. Is Systematically Undermining Vaccine Science and Endangering Health

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent upheaval of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is just one example of numerous attempts to replace science with his personal ag...

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Data centers must be held responsible for rising electricity costs and the environmental impact on local communities.

Trump’s budget makes it clear his priority is NOT American families. CAP's @bbkogan.bsky.social breaks it down:

The most popular policies that voters support in this poll include funding public research for cures, requiring routine childhood vaccines, and limiting pesticide use in agriculture. Americans are paying the price of an administration that has put politics over science and health.

314 Action@314action.bsky.social · 4mo ago

❌1 in 3 swing voters REJECT the MAHA movement. RFK Jr. is a political liability for Republicans in the midterms, especially in swing districts. Read our NEW POLL with @dataforprogress.org ⤵️ www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/4/...

HEALTH ALERT: More evidence that the Trump administration is breaking its “Make America Healthy Again” promises and prioritizing corporate polluter profits over Americans' health and wellbeing: @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy, @kffhealthnews.org: www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-e...

Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback

The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.

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It took a minute to find a public health success among lots of setbacks during national public health week. Let's hope this effort continues toward a publicly available, accessible, affordable vaccine.

Dorit Reiss@doritreiss.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Lyme disease vaccine 70% efficacy in phase 3 clinical trials www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalrap... via @skepticalraptor.bsky.social

My colleague @nzmurphy.bsky.social explains CAP's newly released Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...

Center for American Progress@americanprogress.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Health care should be affordable, accessible, and work for the people—not just insurance companies or hospital systems. CAP's new proposal for a patients' bill of rights has solutions to immediately lower costs and strengthen patient protections.

For public health week, @americanprogress.bsky.social outlines how to cut health care costs, the top economic stress for millions of Americans: ✔️ Lower premiums ✔️ Cut deductibles ✔️ Stop price gouging ✔️ End prior authorization www.americanprogress.org/article/a-pa...

A Patients’ Bill of Rights To Lower Health Care Costs

CAP’s plan would deliver immediate relief on premiums, deductibles, and insurance denials.

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Defend Public Health@defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We have spent over a year fighting back against this administration’s destructive policies, but that’s not enough. We are excited to announce our new platform for Public Health Week: The People's Health Platform! The 1st pillar: Guarantee Healthcare for All www.defendpublichealth.org/resource/peo...

During national public health week we can advocate for healthier and safer communities to protect our children from toxins and chemicals www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

How the Trump Administration’s Embrace of Oil, Gas, and Chemical Industry Interests Will Endanger Children’s Health

The Trump administration’s actions to eliminate lifesaving environmental protections would allow corporate polluters to emit more toxins and chemicals, exposing more than 2 million kids to pollutants ...

americanprogress.org

Defend Public Health@defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Welcome to day 2 of Public Health Week & our People's Health Platform. The next pillar: Make our communities healthier & safer. Because health isn’t just about medicine, implement policies that ensure access to the things required for a healthy life, like healthy food, clean air, & safe housing.

It's National Public Health Week! Join us April 6-12 as we recognize the many ways public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans and strengthened our communities www.nphw.org #NPHW

During Public Health Week, @defendpublichealth.bsky.social wants to thank all of the local health departments who are serving their communities in the face of chaos and funding cuts from RFK Jr. Their work is critical and often invisible. We see you, and we are grateful for you.

A huge win for public health! Thank you to the AAP and other health organizations who stood up for science and health. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/h...

Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies

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