Psychological, Historical, Political, and Ethical (Video and Text)

Well, “the plague” is trending on almost all social media channels now.

A proposed revamp of a key federal survey could lead to a drastic undercount of Americans with developmental disabilities, advocates warn.

The richest man in the world was handed total control of government tech. Here’s why it failed—and why plutocrats want you to forget.

I'm logging off for a few weeks to reinforce the parts of my life I can't afford to lose. A lesson from WWII bombers on why that's the healthiest thing I can do for the fight we're in.

Professional union representation for CDC federal workers. Workplace advocacy, benefits guidance, and comprehensive member services.

Track the Trump administration’s federal funding disruptions state by state — what was cut or frozen, who it hurts, and how states are fighting back in court.

The slick voter registration website, currently being promoted to millions of people, is a digital surveillance machine.

Dr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues.

The right person at the wrong time

But you can intervene to stop wasteful spending and dangerous interventions by Vanessa McManis, Christa Reynolds, and Anonymous Experts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them.

In my brother Steve's 69 years, America went from neglect and institutions to rights and community. I fear we are heading backward.

The gunman may be gone but the people who fueled him remain in charge

As we mark the one year anniversary of the tragic shooting at CDC, we pause to remember Officer David Rose, whose selfless sacrifice saved lives, and to honor everyone whose lives were forever changed...

Forward thinking, being present, and lessons from clinical practice can help in a tough landscape

From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...

I write about politics, disability, and why America is running low on empathy — and common sense. My brother Steve, who has profound autism and echolalia, keeps me honest. If you want feel-good fluff,...

Good evening, this is Really American.

Join thousands raising red cards on July 19th when Trump presents the World Cup trophy. One gesture against corruption, broadcast to billions. #FinalRedCard

Why The Mess We're In Has Nothing To Do With Politics

Health care and human services should not become another way to make rich people richer.

“I am very, very health,” claims President Trump

Health misinformers misrepresent a study to claim that sunscreen causes skin cancer — NewsGuard’s False Claim of the Week

Fact sheet written by recent and off-duty NIH staff, edited by 27 UNIHTED

In 1995, Newt Gingrich killed the ability of the left to project power. It hasn't recovered. Plus, Trump picks a new antitrust chief, the end of cheap electronics, and the AI bubble wobbles...

What a new proposed rule from OMB could mean, and how you can help

My morning walk took me by the FDR Memorial. A reminder for all of us, especially those who lead this nation.

One-fourth of states scored in the 'low tier' of emergency preparedness

Two weeks ago, my phone started lighting up before I’d had my coffee.

How Heritage and Project 2025 are weaponizing government to strip away women's rights, votes, and freedom…

While Americans were trained to fear immigrants, trans kids, and each other, the billionaire class quietly extracted trillions from the middle class and captured the nation’s politics, media & courts…

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency “blatantly used” race, gender and protected characteristics to execute mass termination of federal grants, a judge said.

Steady heads, good news, and some questions

How to Keep Your Shit Together While the Trump Machine Tries to Break the Country

The media personality in the White House has been exposed as a crisis actor.

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This Perspective discusses the consequences on population health of recent US policies, such as those that limit funding for scientific research or affect vaccine access.

The Partnership for Public Service report includes the costs of the deferred resignation program, severance pay for laid-off civil servants and federal employees who were on paid administrative leave ...

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