Jill Rosenthal
@jillrose.bsky.social
Director of Public Health Policy at Center for American Progress, lover of everything outside in Maine, | opinions are mine
Experts are now saying that the general public should avoid the CDC website. Vaccine information is full of falsehoods. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/cdc-false-...
One of CDC’s final blows. And what it means for you.
Where to find trusted health information now?
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Experts are now saying that the general public should avoid the CDC website. Vaccine information is full of falsehoods. yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/cdc-false-...
Perfect example of how states are on the hook to protect the health and safety of their residents as RFK Jr fuels vaccine skepticism and dismantles the federal vaccine system. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Perfect example of how states are on the hook to protect the health and safety of their residents as RFK Jr fuels vaccine skepticism and dismantles the federal vaccine system. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
As the federal government dismantles the national vaccine infrastructure, the burden to protect and preserve access to lifesaving vaccines increasingly falls on states. Read 6 ways states can, and already are, taking action to fill the void. www.americanprogress.org/article/6-wa...
6 Ways States Can Protect Vaccine Access While the Trump Administration Dismantles the Federal System
As the federal government dismantles the country’s vaccine infrastructure, the burden of ensuring access to vaccines for flu, measles, and more is shifting to states.
www.americanprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As the federal government dismantles the national vaccine infrastructure, the burden to protect and preserve access to lifesaving vaccines increasingly falls on states. Read 6 ways states can, and already are, taking action to fill the void. www.americanprogress.org/article/6-wa...
RFK Jr. cut a CDC program that tracks foodborne illness, including cutting tracking of listeria. Meanwhile 6 people have died & at least 27 infected across 18 states due to a listeria outbreak. foodsafetynews.com/2025/09/groups-call-for-rfk-jr-to-resign-because-of-food-safety-other-concerns/
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
RFK Jr. cut a CDC program that tracks foodborne illness, including cutting tracking of listeria. Meanwhile 6 people have died & at least 27 infected across 18 states due to a listeria outbreak. foodsafetynews.com/2025/09/groups-call-for-rfk-jr-to-resign-because-of-food-safety-other-concerns/
Did you know the bill to end the shutdown eliminates rules to prevent food contamination and foodborne illnesses, even though they are increasing? And it slows efforts to regulate ultra-processed foods, even while RFK Jr touts his MAHA agenda to reduce them? www.levernews.com/shutdown-dea...
Shutdown Deal Kills Food Safety Rules
After lobbyists spent big on the Trump administration and Democratic defectors, the government funding bill cut food-contamination rules and limited ultraprocessed-food research.
www.levernews.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Did you know the bill to end the shutdown eliminates rules to prevent food contamination and foodborne illnesses, even though they are increasing? And it slows efforts to regulate ultra-processed foods, even while RFK Jr touts his MAHA agenda to reduce them? www.levernews.com/shutdown-dea...
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The Trump administration has made it clear: it wants to take food away from hungry families—it'll even go to court over it.
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Trump administration has made it clear: it wants to take food away from hungry families—it'll even go to court over it.
Please join me at the Rally for the Public’s Health if you can. Public health protects us all. It’s policies and actions to ensure access to vaccines, food safety, clean air and water, reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and so much more. Visit APHA.org/Rally to RSVP.
October 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Please join me at the Rally for the Public’s Health if you can. Public health protects us all. It’s policies and actions to ensure access to vaccines, food safety, clean air and water, reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and so much more. Visit APHA.org/Rally to RSVP.
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I'm excited to share 2 new reports from @americanprogress.bsky.social examining how private equity’s profit-driven model is reshaping U.S. health care—at the expense of patients and communities. Read more ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm excited to share 2 new reports from @americanprogress.bsky.social examining how private equity’s profit-driven model is reshaping U.S. health care—at the expense of patients and communities. Read more ⬇️
The Trump administration and RFK Jr continue to dismantle vaccine infrastructure, putting us all at risk. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off
Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Trump administration and RFK Jr continue to dismantle vaccine infrastructure, putting us all at risk. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but he's breaking his promise—and hurting millions of people in the process.
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but he's breaking his promise—and hurting millions of people in the process.
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Since everyone’s finding old and new friends, take a moment to read my story, I’m a 32yo polio survivor because I was not vaccinated. Pass on my story, repeat it, tell it to any vaccine hesitate parent. No kid deserves vaccine preventable diseases
www.voicesforvaccines.org/as-a-polio-s...
www.voicesforvaccines.org/as-a-polio-s...
I’m a Polio Survivor. I Don’t Want You to Get It.
Polio is once again a public health threat in the United States. Grace is disappointed, though not surprised.
www.voicesforvaccines.org
November 10, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Since everyone’s finding old and new friends, take a moment to read my story, I’m a 32yo polio survivor because I was not vaccinated. Pass on my story, repeat it, tell it to any vaccine hesitate parent. No kid deserves vaccine preventable diseases
www.voicesforvaccines.org/as-a-polio-s...
www.voicesforvaccines.org/as-a-polio-s...
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The Trump administration slashed the Department of Education's workforce by nearly 50%—this is a direct attack on 50 million students. @pbshoemaker.bsky.social breaks down the numbers behind these cuts:
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Trump administration slashed the Department of Education's workforce by nearly 50%—this is a direct attack on 50 million students. @pbshoemaker.bsky.social breaks down the numbers behind these cuts:
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USDA is legally required to use the contingency funds on SNAP benefits for November.
In July, President Trump and Congressional Republicans enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
The reason they aren't planning on providing SNAP benefits is that they don't want to.
In July, President Trump and Congressional Republicans enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
The reason they aren't planning on providing SNAP benefits is that they don't want to.
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
USDA is legally required to use the contingency funds on SNAP benefits for November.
In July, President Trump and Congressional Republicans enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
The reason they aren't planning on providing SNAP benefits is that they don't want to.
In July, President Trump and Congressional Republicans enacted the largest cuts to SNAP in history.
The reason they aren't planning on providing SNAP benefits is that they don't want to.
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Open enrollment for 2026 is around the corner but rising premiums & fewer options are threatening coverage for millions. Without swift Congressional action, 2026 might be the year open enrollment starts closing the door for affordable health care. www.americanprogress.org/article/open...
Open Enrollment, Closed Doors
As Affordable Care Act marketplace open enrollment for 2026 begins on November 1, Republican health policies are reducing access to affordable and comprehensive coverage for low-income Americans, youn...
www.americanprogress.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Open enrollment for 2026 is around the corner but rising premiums & fewer options are threatening coverage for millions. Without swift Congressional action, 2026 might be the year open enrollment starts closing the door for affordable health care. www.americanprogress.org/article/open...
President Trump is profiting while Americans struggle- see the numbers here ⬇️
As American families struggle with rising costs, President Trump and members of his family are raking in millions of dollars—and the number is only growing. Check out our new tracker to see how Trump is using the office of the presidency to his financial benefit: https://ampr.gs/47nd5eE
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
President Trump is profiting while Americans struggle- see the numbers here ⬇️
Speaking up for science and so much more.
October 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Speaking up for science and so much more.
My colleague @nzmurphy.bsky.social describes the huge premium increases Americans will face if Congress fails to extend premium tax credits.
Republicans in Congress had multiple chances this year to keep your premiums low—and they said NO every single time.
October 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
My colleague @nzmurphy.bsky.social describes the huge premium increases Americans will face if Congress fails to extend premium tax credits.
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Republicans in Congress had multiple chances this year to keep your premiums low—and they said NO every single time.
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Republicans in Congress had multiple chances this year to keep your premiums low—and they said NO every single time.
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Your voice matters. Find a No Kings protest near you this Saturday: https://www.nokings.org/
October 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Your voice matters. Find a No Kings protest near you this Saturday: https://www.nokings.org/
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The Trump administration is making good on its threats to fire federal workers—and it's impacting your public lands. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-government-shutdown-affects-public-land-employees-and-communities/
October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Trump administration is making good on its threats to fire federal workers—and it's impacting your public lands. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-government-shutdown-affects-public-land-employees-and-communities/
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The firing of federal workers is an unlawful abuse of power by the Trump administration—and a scare tactic to keep Democratic lawmakers from protecting Americans' health care. @gbedekovics.bsky.social explains:
October 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The firing of federal workers is an unlawful abuse of power by the Trump administration—and a scare tactic to keep Democratic lawmakers from protecting Americans' health care. @gbedekovics.bsky.social explains:
Grateful for the 15 states that have formed a public health alliance to protect the health of their communities. It's a tall order as the federal government dismantles the federal system piece by piece. www.wsj.com/health/healt...
Exclusive | Blue States Are Setting Up a Shadow Public-Health Alliance to Counter RFK Jr.
The initiative aims to help states detect and respond to disease threats in light of public-health funding cuts under President Trump.
www.wsj.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Grateful for the 15 states that have formed a public health alliance to protect the health of their communities. It's a tall order as the federal government dismantles the federal system piece by piece. www.wsj.com/health/healt...
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Trading away Americans' health to boost polluters' profits has become a daily thing for the Trump administration. They want to delay or cancel lifesaving limits on toxins dumped by coal-fired power plants into our waterways, silica dust limits that protect coal miners from black lung & more.
Trump and RFK Jr. aren't making America healthy again—in fact, they're making our nation's health care worse. @cmkelly.bsky.social explains how the administration is undermining its own MAHA agenda:
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Trading away Americans' health to boost polluters' profits has become a daily thing for the Trump administration. They want to delay or cancel lifesaving limits on toxins dumped by coal-fired power plants into our waterways, silica dust limits that protect coal miners from black lung & more.
My colleague @cmkelly.bsky.social describes how gutting protections from cancer-causing pollution, and slashing cancer research and treatment, threatens the health of Americans, including our kids.
Trump and RFK Jr. aren't making America healthy again—in fact, they're making our nation's health care worse. @cmkelly.bsky.social explains how the administration is undermining its own MAHA agenda:
October 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My colleague @cmkelly.bsky.social describes how gutting protections from cancer-causing pollution, and slashing cancer research and treatment, threatens the health of Americans, including our kids.