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The only national organization working to recruit, train and elect scientists and doctors. #ElectScientists

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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 20h
🗞️: “The landscape is fertile for Democratic scientists and doctors to win,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, president of 314 Action.
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Doctors Run for Congress as Healthcare Costs Hit Voters (1)
A crop of doctors running for Congress this election cycle hope that their healthcare experiences will connect to voters worrying about the rising cost of insurance and prescription drugs.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 21h
“We don’t know what this is, but they do,” said 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton. Following the death of a Russian plague researcher, 314 Action calls on the Trump admin to demand transparency, instead of rolling out the red carpet for Putin.
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National Pro-Science Group Calls On Trump Admin To Do More, Demand Transparency From Putin Following Russian Plague Death - 3.14 Action
“Monitoring the situation is not a public health strategy,” says 314 Action President Last week, a Russian plague researcher died following exposure to pneumonic plague, prompting local authorities to...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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314 Action Slams Trump’s Offensive Slur in South Carolina Senate Race - 3.14 Action
In a Truth Social post on Monday night, Donald Trump weighed in on the U.S. Senate race in South Carolina as polls tighten between pediatrician and mom, Dr. Annie Andrews and heir-apparent Darline Gra...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Our perverted, pedophile President has resorted to name-calling and juvenile insults because his candidate can’t win on the issues.” Read our statement on Trump’s offensive slur #SCSEN ⤵️
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
‼️It’s official! 314 Action Fund has surpassed 500+ endorsed candidates this cycle—the largest class of doctors, nurses, scientists and public health experts to run, ever.
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314 Action Fund Surpasses 500 Downballot Endorsements As STEM Candidates Take Fight To The States - 3.14 Action
The Path to Democratic Majorities in AZ, MI and WI — and Holding Minnesota — Runs Through STEM Candidates 314 Action Fund has now endorsed over 500 Democratic scientists, doctors, and STEM professiona...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: A 5th person has died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state health department confirmed—while RFK Jr. has been busy grandstanding at his MAHA-palooza this week. Full statement ⤵️
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Pennsylvania Reports Fifth Measles Death Amid Worst Outbreak in U.S. - 3.14 Action
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed a grim milestone recording the fifth measles-associated death in the worst measles outbreak the state has seen in 35 years. 943 cases, 176 hospitali...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨NEW: The Senate HELP Committee has voted to advance former Fox News contributor and supplement promoter Nicole Shapier to serve as America’s doctor. What could possibly go wrong?
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Senate committee advances Dr. Nicole Saphier’s nomination for surgeon general
A radiologist and former Fox News Channel contributor, Saphier is President Donald Trump’s third nominee for surgeon general.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT 314 Action Fund is proud to endorse ER nurse Mitchell Berman with 23 years’ experience in healthcare. This is a very close race and Democrats a chance to flip the district for the first time since 1994.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Minutes into his “Fireside Chat” with JD Vance at the MAHA Action Summit, Secretary Kennedy told Americans not to trust their doctors and spread 2020-style misinformation amid the worst measles outbreak in 30+ years. Right on schedule!
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Making America healthier is not a red or blue agenda—and @abdulelsayed.bsky.social is proving that. We can all get on board with tackling Big Pharma, removing toxic chemicals from agriculture and making healthy food affordable.
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Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health policy platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🚨ENDORSEMENT 314 Action Fund is proud to endorse Kristina Knickerbocker to flip 10th Congressional District. As a nurse, she has dedicated her life to protecting access to healthcare for patients while her opponent voted to take healthcare away from 438,000 Ohioans. Let’s turn OH-10 blue!
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT 314 Action Fund is proud to add 23 Democratic scientists to our slate of candidates running for state and local office this cycle—investing downballot is a down payment on our future.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Posting this for no particular reason
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Kevin Kiley really doesn’t want you to see this. 🦆🦆🦆
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🚨Today’s hearing made clear that Dr. Heidi Overton is not prepared to lead the FDA. She gave rehearsed answers, and refused to say she’d stand up to Trump when he’s wrong. Senators should not confirm Heidi Overton to lead the FDA.
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Trump’s Nominee for Head of the FDA ‘Can’t Tell A Fact From A Lie’ - 3.14 Action
Today, Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faced intense questioning from Senators on the HELP Committee ahead of a confirmation vote. Senators on bo...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
❌ 760,000 ACA enrollees purged ❌15% increase in premiums projected for 2027 ❌ 10 million Americans at risk of losing coverage on Jan. 1 with new Medicaid work requirements Republicans are making this healthcare crisis even worse. #ElectScientists.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
America has led the world in scientific research and medical breakthroughs for centuries. This politically motivated overhaul of NIH threatens to put a stranglehold on innovation and treatments. Approval for grants should not be based on political whims.
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This Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Medical Research
Future cures and America’s innovation lead are in jeopardy thanks to Donald Trump and Russ Vought’s latest scheme.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In the middle of a 35-year measles outbreak, we need scientific leadership, not more deadly rhetoric. But HHS Secretary RFK Jr. decided to speak today at the anti-vaccine organization that launched his career. 314 Action calls on Kennedy to resign: www.314action.org/news/rfk-jr-...
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RFK Jr. Headlines Anti-Vaccine Group He Founded In The Middle of Deadly Measles Outbreak - 3.14 Action
Shaughnessy Naughton of 314 Action Calls on Secretary Kennedy to Resign Following Health Secretary’s Return To Children’s Health Defense  In the middle of the largest and deadliest measles outbreak in...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The median member of Congress is in their 60s. We need leaders in Congress who have trained a model, audited an algorithm or shipped a line of production code to regulate AI, not more lawmakers who still print out their emails.
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An aging Congress attempts to regulate AI without using it
Critics say it's impossible for politicians to grasp how rapidly AI is changing if they don't use it.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👾 314 Action is proud to launch The Innovation Majority today, a multi-million dollar recruitment campaign to elect data scientists, computer engineers and AI researchers to Congress by 2028. Read more ⤵️
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Democratic group aims to recruit AI whistleblowers to run for office
314 Action Fund is launching a campaign to recruit potential electoral candidates who have AI experience.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Pennsylvania just recorded its 4th measles death. This is a disease we know how to prevent—but we can’t do that if RFK Jr. keeps running his mouth. Our message to Secretary Kennedy: Shut up or get out of the way.
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“Shut Up Or Get Out Of The Way”: Our Message To RFK Jr. As Pennsylvania Confirms Two More Measles Deaths - RFK Jr. Watch
Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and local coroners confirmed two more measles-associated deaths, bringing the total number of deaths from
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Over the weekend, Pennsylvania recorded its 3rd measles death. The deadly outbreak is only going to get worse. No one should die from measles in 2026.
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Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles
The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said in a Facebook post in which he called the death “measles-related.”
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
When asked about RFK Jr.’s record of political interference with the former CDC Director during her confirmation hearing, Erica Schwartz said, “he'd never ask me to do that.” One month later, he is meddling in the science again.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🚨NEW: CDC Director Erica Schwartz “agreed with Kennedy’s directive and implemented it without objection” to remove Pennsylvania’s measles deaths from CDC tally. This is damning.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kennedy asked to remove Pennsylvania measles death from CDC tally, sources say
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked his new CDC director to remove a reference to two Pennsylvania deaths from the agency’s online measles tally after he questioned whether the disease c...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
For the first time since Obamacare, Democrats have a chance to lead healthcare reform that doesn't just reset the table. We're electing a new class of doctors and scientists to fix our broken healthcare system with popular, bipartisan solutions.
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Healthcare tops the Democrats’ to-do list if they win control of the House in 2026
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party would unify around undoing Trump’s Medicaid cuts and reviving ACA funds that the GOP ended. Some Democrats want to go bigger.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🧂CHASER: CDC removed two measles deaths in PA from its national tally, a decision that came from new director Erica Schwartz after RFK Jr. disputed the reports.
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The CDC hasn’t added 2 deaths to its measles database. Here’s why.
The deaths have been at the heart of a bitter political dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💉SHOT: “I will never compromise on the science” — CDC Director Erica Schwartz on rejecting political meddling
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT As Trump and RFK Jr. ramp up their attacks on vaccines, healthcare and research funding, 314 Action is proud to add 39 scientists to our downballot slate to hold the line.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
RFK Jr. lied and Americans died.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Governor Josh Green went to Samoa to clean up RFK Jr.’s mess and administer vaccines before more people died from measles. Read our joint statement:
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Governor Josh Green, M.D. and 314 Action Release Joint Statement on U.S. Measles Deaths and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Record - 3.14 Action
Following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s visit to Samoa to promote vaccine misinformation, the island experienced a devastating measles outbreak that infected more than 5,000 people and killed 83. Hawaii Gov...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
314 Action led renewed calls for RFK Jr.’s resignation as he continues his attacks on the MMR vaccine, following reports of two new measles deaths in Lancaster, PA this week. More in @newrepublic.com ⤵️
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RFK Jr. Resignation Calls Grow as Two People Die From Measles
The health secretary firmly owns this crisis after undermining vaccines over and over again.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It’s Darline vs. The Doctor in South Carolina: ☑️ Voters trust their own doctor (90%) more than career politicians ☑️ Dr. Andrews got more votes in her primary than Darline ☑️ GOP‘s healthcare plan for SC? Don’t go to the doctor. The choice is clear.
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ICYMI: Darline Graham Wants To Deny South Carolinians Affordable Healthcare, Even After Losing Both Parents To The Same Broken System - 3.14 Action
In her victory speech on Tuesday night, Sen. Darline Graham attacked Dr. Annie Andrews’ support for expanding healthcare access. In the same breath, Graham described how both of her parents worked whi...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
How many more people need to die? Resign RFK Jr.
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‘How Many More People Need to Die?’ Calls for RFK Jr. to Resign Grow After Two Measles Deaths | Common Dreams
Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years. Unvaccinated individuals in Lancaster County affected. Measles cases on the rise in 2026.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🚨BREAKING: 314 Action urges RFK Jr. to resign, again. “Measles is officially out of control.” Two more people have died. Both were unvaccinated. Read our statement ⤵️
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314 Action Urges RFK Jr. To Resign, Again. - RFK Jr. Watch
Measles is Out of Control as Two More People Die.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
✅ FACT CHECK: Trump claimed kids are getting pumped with so many vaccines, it could fill a soda bottle. The truth? There are approximately 4,000 doses in a soda bottle. One vaccine is about 1/10th of a milliliter. @protectourcare.org
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
America is sicker because of RFK Jr. #ElectScientists
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🚨NEW: Clinical trials have resulted in major breakthroughs showing mRNA vaccines can be used to treat cancer. We should be boosting funding for scientific research, not slashing billions from it.
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Doctors explain how Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest form of skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
An anti-vax, anti-abortion operative should not be running the nation’s top health agency. 314 Action urges the Senate to reject Heidi Overton’s nomination for FDA Commissioner. Full statement ⤵️
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314 Action Calls On Senate To Reject Trump's Expected FDA Pick Heidi Overton - 3.14 Action
Anti-Vax, Anti-Abortion Operative Should Not Be Running the Nation’s Top Health Agency Donald Trump today announced he plans to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide with no a...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Heidi Overton is widely regarded as her predecessor, Dr. Marty Makary’s protege, supports the reduction of childhood vaccines and is a prominent anti-abortion advocate. If nominated, she’ll just be more of the same.
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Trump to nominate Heidi Overton to lead the FDA
Overton, a physician, is a White House aide who often briefs Trump on health issues.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🎉Congratulations to Bale Dalton on his victory in #FL07. As NASA's former Chief of Staff, Bale will bring his proven problem-solving and discipline to Congress. He outraised Cory Mills by a 4:1 margin and built a coalition of voters who are done with career politicians.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks is trying to spin her record, but the truth remains: 🔴Voted against capping insulin at $35 🔴Voted for $1T in cuts to Medicaid 🔴Put rural Iowa hospitals at risk 🔴Caused 111,000 Iowans to lose healthcare
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
"When you elect scientists and doctors with the right values, you will get better results.” 📰More from @jilldlawrence.bsky.social at @latimes.com about 314 Action's work to restore healthcare, lower costs, fight corruption and demonstrate competence in Congress. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Contributor: This year, the keyword for Democrats is 'competence'
In a post-truth era, look for the candidates driven by facts and science.
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Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
How Democrats can avoid a civil war: look for reality-based fighters committed to facts, truth, accountability and renewal. And stop trashing each other. @314action.bsky.social is setting a good example. My latest, at the @latimes.com www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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Contributor: This year, the keyword for Democrats is 'competence'
In a post-truth era, look for the candidates driven by facts and science.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
RFK Jr.'s NIH has become a "graveyard for grants." Under RFK Jr. and Trump, hundreds of grants are in limbo, including research into: ❌ Maternal health ❌ Contraceptive use ❌ Aging ❌ Dementia ❌ Opioid abuse www.notus.org/health-scien...
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‘Graveyard for Grants’: NIH Is Holding Up Medical Research Funding
Hundreds of grants, including for maternal health, contraceptives and drug abuse, are in limbo, subject to political reviews.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🚨 We are proud to endorse a new slate of Democratic scientists and doctors running for state, local, and municipal offices! Change begins at the local level. These leaders will use their experience to find lasting solutions for their community, rooted in evidence.
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Lisa Kennedy Sheldon for NH @lisa4nh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
@314action.bsky.social is dedicated to electing scientists and STEM professionals who are committed to evidence-based policy making and strengthening our healthcare system. As a long-time nurse and proud member of the scientific community, I’m deeply honored to have their support! #believescience
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🚨NEW: CDC Director Erica Schwartz was sworn into office TWO DAYS after Trump's anti-vax EO—and has been silent since. It's time for Dr. Schwartz to respond. We deserve to know if she's fighting to protect childhood vaccines—or if she's unfit to lead.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"If you want healthcare that’s affordable, if you want medical advice that is science-based, we need to have accountability." It's time to oust the Republicans who support these public health attacks —and replace them with pro-science candidates. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
President Donald Trump pivoted the nation’s attention back to vaccines this week with an executive order that aims to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate v...
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Dr. Miller-Meeks betrayed her Hippocratic Oath by cutting $1 trillion to Medicaid. Instead of fighting for Iowans, she's sided with insurance companies. The path to the House runs through #IA01—and we're not letting Miller-Meeks hide from her record. www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healt...
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Dems attack GOP doctor for Medicaid cuts in tight Iowa House race
Democratic PAC 314 Action is investing $750,000 in ads against Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), making healthcare the central issue.
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314 Action @314action.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social on his victory in #MN01! MN-01 has been red for 7 years—but Jake is going to be the one to flip it. Because voters know Jake is a leader who will stick to Minnesota values, stand up for them, and deliver. Onto November! 🔥
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