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The Best Savings Plan for Medicare and Medicaid Is Investment in Science
Brynn Paulsen Brynn Paulsen

The Best Savings Plan for Medicare and Medicaid Is Investment in Science

Cutting Medicare and Medicaid today doesn’t reduce tomorrow’s illness - it only ensures higher bills and worse outcomes down the line. There’s a better path: investing in science and technology that prevent disease, manage chronic conditions, and develop new treatments - slowing cost growth while saving lives.

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Stronger Hurricanes and a Weaker FEMA Create a Perfect Storm
Brynn Paulsen Brynn Paulsen

Stronger Hurricanes and a Weaker FEMA Create a Perfect Storm

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina exposed devastating failures in disaster response, FEMA again faces mounting threats as climate change fuels stronger storms. Rising seas, extreme winds, and heavier rainfall now collide with political interference, gutted programs, and workforce cuts—leaving the nation at risk of repeating the same catastrophic mistakes.

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The 9 Worst RFK Jr. Decisions to Date
Guest User Guest User

The 9 Worst RFK Jr. Decisions to Date

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s actions undermine scientific progress, public trust, and the health of millions. In a mere matter of months, he’s left lasting scars on America’s public health infrastructure, while reverberating globally by undoing decades of progress in vaccination and disease prevention. These are his nine worst moves yet.

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The Avoidance Cycle
Steven Serna Steven Serna

The Avoidance Cycle

It’s been a brutal week in the fight to save science. I won’t rehash the gory details here because I’m sure you—like me—have experienced the onslaught of headlines. In these moments, there tends to be a lot of “what do we do about this” flavored conversations. So, I’m going to put my clinical psychology hat on for this post and talk about ~self-care~ in fascist takeovers.

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Science for Me, But Not for Thee
Colette Delawalla Colette Delawalla

Science for Me, But Not for Thee

At 9:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 14th, 2025, an all-female “crew” departed Earth for 10 minutes and 21 seconds via a Blue Origin space vehicle, to coast just above the Karman line, before landing safely back on solid ground. The “crew”—consisting of Gayle King, Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianna Flynn—wore space suits designed by the creative directors of Oscar de la Renta (who, notably, adorned the ladies of Trump’s circle for the Inaugural Balls) and graced the outer sphere in full glam.

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