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fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Trump's 'Gold Standard' for Science Manufactures Doubt

The executive order promises to ensure that "federal decisions are informed by the most credible, reliable, and impartial scientific evidence available." In practice, however, it gives political appointees authority to define scientific integrity and decide which evidence counts and how it should be interpreted.
US politics
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
Public health

How Public Health Discredited Itself

Public health officials lost credibility when their guidance supported protests while restricting other gatherings.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Public health

How RFK, Jr.'s Dismissal of Immunization Committee Could Change Vaccine Access

Kennedy's dismissal of ACIP members reshapes vaccine policy, potentially impacting public health and trust.
The move evokes concerns about the influence of anti-vaccine sentiment in health governance.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How RFK, Jr.'s Dismissal of Immunization Committee Could Change Vaccine Access

Kennedy's dismissal of ACIP members reshapes vaccine policy, potentially impacting public health and trust.
The move evokes concerns about the influence of anti-vaccine sentiment in health governance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Covid lab leak' theory isn't just a rightwing conspiracy pretending that's the case is bad for science | Jane Qiu

Public distrust of science complicates the Covid-19 origins debate, overshadowing simple political narratives.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

RFK Dismisses CDC's Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee In An Unprecedented Move

HHS secretary Robert Kennedy has dismissed all ACIP members to restore public trust in vaccination efforts amidst waning confidence in health agencies.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Those Were Trump's Doctors!' CNN's Kaitlan Collins Torpedoes RFK Experts' Complaint

Kaitlan Collins challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on trusting experts during COVID by pointing out they were appointed by Donald Trump.
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