In letter to cousin RFK Jr., health advocate warns about threats to disability care - The Washington Post archive.ph/JZzM2
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In a normal world, the HHS Secty would rush home from his Alaska fishing trip after an attack like this. A normal POTUS would also weigh in after govt workers were terrorized & a police officer killed. But as the CDC employees in this piece noted, RFK is to blame. So is Trump.
Brandy Zadrozny@brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 12mo agoExclusive: CDC Director Susan Monarez met with its vaccine-focused center to talk about yesterday’s shooting. I listened to a recording. Scientists and officials are shaken & pointing fingers at RFK Jr. Many said his vilification and misinfo turned them into targets. www.msnbc.com/opinion/anal...
How Russell Vought Became Trump’s Shadow President — ProPublica …Less humanitarian aid would mean more people would die. “You could say that about any of these cuts,” Vought replied… www.propublica.org/article/russ...
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
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Why is RFK, Jr. Helping Trump Diminish the Kennedy Family Disability Legacy?
I write about politics, disability, and why America is running low on empathy — and common sense. My brother Steve, who has profound autism and echolalia, keeps me honest. If you want feel-good fluff,...
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He stood by his oath, despite the consequences! A true patriot!
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Monopoly Round-Up: Why Wall Street Isn't Yet Afraid of the Left
In 1995, Newt Gingrich killed the ability of the left to project power. It hasn't recovered. Plus, Trump picks a new antitrust chief, the end of cheap electronics, and the AI bubble wobbles...
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While his mountain of horrible personal conduct could fill multiple books, one fact in particular stands out: A year ago, Musk’s actions directly led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. He did it knowingly. And, worse — gleefully. Read more: www.theverge.com/tech/949259/...
Many States Not Prepared to Respond to Public Health Emergencies, Report Finds www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...
Many States Not Prepared to Respond to Public Health Emergencies, Report Finds
One-fourth of states scored in the 'low tier' of emergency preparedness
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How Rightwing Billionaires Created a Faux Movement and Used It to Rob America Blind
While Americans were trained to fear immigrants, trans kids, and each other, the billionaire class quietly extracted trillions from the middle class and captured the nation’s politics, media & courts…
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Unacceptable. Jonathan Ross should be in custody awaiting trial for the murder of Renée Good.
The CDC was once the gold standard for public health leadership. Today, it is struggling to maintain scientific excellence, trustworthiness, and relevance. Our Editorial: 'The US CDC on the brink' ▶️ spkl.io/63325AfVlW
When Disregard for Population Health Becomes US Policy jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
When Disregard for Population Health Becomes US Policy
This Perspective discusses the consequences on population health of recent US policies, such as those that limit funding for scientific research or affect vaccine access.
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Trump’s federal workforce changes cost the economy more than $165.6B, analysis finds - Government Executive www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
Trump’s federal workforce changes cost the economy more than $165.6B, analysis finds
The Partnership for Public Service report includes the costs of the deferred resignation program, severance pay for laid-off civil servants and federal employees who were on paid administrative leave ...
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