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Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84
He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.The New York Times - 7h -
Public Health Journal Won't Be Complicit in Trump Admin's Censorship
This is a MedPage Today story. Studies censored by government employees will have a tough time getting published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), the journal's leadership said ...ABC News - 8h -
How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.
A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.ABC News - 14h -
Europe’s illiberal strongmen sit on volcanoes of public discontent
Mass protests in Serbia illustrate that democracy and clean government are precious ideals in bullied societiesFinancial Times - 17h -
Trump turns up the heat on public broadcasters
President Trump and his allies are showing renewed vigor as they set their crosshairs on a longtime target for the right: public media. Recent moves by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ...The Hill - 17h -
Satisfaction with public education at record low: Gallup
A Gallup poll released Wednesday found satisfaction with public education is at a record low as the Trump administration eyes shuttering the Department of Education. The annual Mood of the Nation ...The Hill - 19h -
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds
Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates evolving conditions.CNBC - 1d -
CDC webpages go dark as Trump targets public health information
Resources for contraception, gender-affirming care, STIs and HIV flicker in and out of existence or vanish completely. Several federal government websites and databases dedicated to public health ...The Guardian - 1d -
Confusion over federal funding freeze prompts public health concerns
Public health experts worry the confusion stirred by a Trump administration funding freeze memo will not end quickly, harming public health services. “It’s really hard to tell what’s actually ...The Hill - 3d -
RFK Jr. 'would be a disaster' if he ran HHS, says public health expert
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, is grilled on his vaccine skepticism during his first Senate confirmation hearing. Dr. Amesh ...NBC News - Jan. 29 -
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.Wired - Jan. 29 -
David Sedaris: ‘I’m shocked by people who take selfies in public. I’d sooner masturbate in public’
The US humourist on men’s shorts, cringeworthy moments – and why he wants to fist-fight Dick Van Dyke. You just got back from Egypt. What was that like? . There are 6 million cats in Egypt that ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
McCarthy launching public affairs firm with political allies
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is launching a public affairs firm with several of his political allies following his departure from Congress. Watchtower Strategy will be a “full-service ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92
A blunt-speaking, Bronx-born labor leader, he successfully pushed to legalize undocumented union members but fought a losing battle against globalization.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Lady Gaga 'prayed' for Trump election loss, says LGBTQ advocates will 'stick together'
Lady Gaga says she "prayed" that President Trump wouldn't win a second term in office but that she'll continue to speak out in support of the LGBTQ community. "The main thing is I have so much ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Wall Street Journal labels RFK Jr. 'dangerous to public health' ahead of hearings
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is coming out in opposition to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "Senate ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Trump halts new renewables on public lands
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pauses renewables approvals on public land, water The Trump administration is pausing approvals for new renewable energy ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Advocates ‘deeply worried’ as Trump’s justice department halts new civil rights cases
Call to stop civil rights cases follows order putting staff on federal DEI programs on leave as a prelude to shutting programs down. US politics live – latest updates The Department of Justice ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Trump’s suspension of refugee program leaves advocates in turmoil but unsurprised
Groups worked furiously before inauguration to settle refugees, before order to halt all arrivals on Wednesday. US politics live – latest updates Advocates warned the Trump administration’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Trump’s suspension of refugee program puts Afghans and others in potential danger, advocates say
The swift suspension of the program surprised and alarmed advocates, leaving some refugees who were already in transit to the U.S. stranded.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Tensions over how Southport details went public
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Advocates rue Trump immigration plan 'calculated to create fear'
President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Advocates launch Medicaid defense
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates roll out efforts to shield Medicaid Liberal advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to protect the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Why Crypto Advocates Say Trump Shouldn’t Have Launched His Own Cryptocurrency
President Trump’s newly released memecoin could ultimately help delegitimize the rest of the digital currency ecosystem.Inc. - Jan. 21 -
Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says
The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Starmer to make statement on Southport public inquiry
The prime minister is due to speak after Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to the murders of three girls last year.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Ed Martin, advocate for Jan. 6 defendants, named D.C.'s interim U.S. attorney, overseeing Capitol riot cases
Ed Martin, a conservative activist who has been on the board of a group supporting Jan. 6 defendants, has been named to head the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump's global health influence
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Keir Starmer orders public inquiry into Southport attack
PM says country ‘failed in its duty’ after teenager admits murdering three girls at children’s holiday club. Keir Starmer has ordered a public inquiry into the failings that allowed an “extremely ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Sirianni's confounding public behavior is relished by his players
Sirianni often takes the heat for his players' missteps even when it makes him look foolish. His players know it.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Fixing the missing ‘N’ in ‘NPR’: Public media must serve the American public at large
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NPR must seek to understand the reasons it is regularly targeted by reflecting on its name and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Pasadena public health emergency over wildfire ashes
Pasadena, California, residents are under a public health emergency over concerns of ashes from the Eaton fire affecting the air quality. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports. Also, meteorologist ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Food safety advocates expect a smooth transition away from the newly banned Red No. 3
Because the artificial dye is prohibited in the E.U. and elsewhere, many food and beverage makers already have recipes without it that they can use for U.S consumers.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
With federal gun control on ice, advocates look to other solutions for school shootings
Advocates are urging greater action against school shootings in 2025, saying the only way to slow the bloodshed is a combination of moves from legislators, schools and parents. Multiple trackers ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Carter's grandson: He was the same in public and private
Jason Carter, the former president's grandson, delivered a eulogy filled with humor and personal remembrances on Thursday, telling mourners that the 39th president was the same man in public as he ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk, privacy advocates say
So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Taxpayer Advocate urges Congress to preserve IRS funding for service, technology
The National Taxpayer Advocate has urged Congress to preserve IRS funding for taxpayer service and technology amid Republican scrutiny.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Remembering Jimmy Carter's public health legacy
From fighting tropical diseases to championing mental health care, Jimmy Carter's decades of public health work reflect a legacy of enduring change.CBS News - Jan. 7