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...
My colleague @mariamrashidphd.bsky.social and coauthor Dean Perry Halkitis @rutgerssph.bsky.social describe how the Trump administration has eliminated surveillance systems, research programs, and workforce needed to stop future pandemics. www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
One more reason why we must invest in public health research, outbreak investigation, global health, and infrastructure. www.huffpost.com/entry/hantav...
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....
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-...
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.
Jill Rosenthal
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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/
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.
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
The global hunger and health emergency unfolding right now is the direct consequence of Trump's war of choice in Iran.
Environmental Protection Network
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,...
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...
Eliminating flu and COVID-19 vaccine requirements threatens our military preparedness and goes against data. Will Hegseth go after other vaccine-preventable infections next?
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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Experts break down the real risks of the disease and what the general public needs to know right now.
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Federal executive orders targeting initiatives that seek to ensure diversity and equity for all are systematically dismantling America’s public health infrastructure—cutting research, surveillance sys...
Russell Vought is going to destroy American Science
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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.
Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
New regulations issued last week by the Office of Management and Budget regarding federal research grants amount to a declaration of war on impartial, evidence-based science, and Congress must act qui...
