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Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable
Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable Polarization is not inevitable at the local level, where communities with fewer than 50,000 residents are more resilient to partisan dysfunction. Local governments deal with concrete issues that keep leaders’ attention focused on specific problems, rather than lengthy ideological debates, which can reduce polarization. The national […]
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RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations
RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and replaced them with new members, sparking concerns about scientific integrity and vaccine recommendations. The ACIP plays a crucial role in […]
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Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency
Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency The Trump administration laid off thousands more employees at the CDC on April 1, 2025, as part of its workforce reduction. Anadolu/Getty Images The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for […]
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