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Laura Kahn
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Policy Researcher, Educator, Author. Co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Promoting biosafety, biosecurity, and bioethics.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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What a photograph.

“Nearly two dozen arrested as faith leaders protested outside a federal immigration facility near Chicago…”

Arrested large amounts of peaceful clergy face first on pavement is a pretty good sign you’re not the good guys in the story. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
November 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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The Sociopath-In-Chief couldn't be bothered to even turn his head in the direction of a man in the midst of a medical emergency who collapsed in his office. Completely incapable of empathy, the EPSTEIN Files can't be released soon enough.

25/47
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Soulless.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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🧵🦠There is an ongoing listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta that has caused 25 hospitalizations and 6 deaths across 18 states.

Food recalls:

🚫Sprouts Farmers Market smoked mozzarella pasta salad🚫Scott & Jon's shrimp scampi with linguini bowls

www.cdc.gov/listeria/out...
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Prepared Pasta Meals
Information about Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals.
www.cdc.gov
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to our analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.

(Published February)
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Good!
BIG NEWS buried amid the blue wave: @govwesmoore.bsky.social announces that Maryland is IN when it comes to redrawing maps for 2026. "Come next November in Maryland, we will have fair maps."
November 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I agree!
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans agree that spending by wealthy donors and corporations in our elections gives rise to corruption — including majorities of Republican and independent voters.

Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.

We must overturn Citizens United.
November 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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Louisiana’s worst whooping cough outbreak in decades: 387 cases, 2 infant deaths.

After Surgeon General Ralph Abraham paused vaccine promotion, cases surged and the public was left in the dark.

Antivaxx politics cost lives.

Nice article from @rosemarywestwood.bsky.social
Louisiana officials waited months to warn public of whooping cough outbreak
After a whooping cough outbreak killed two infants, Louisiana health officials waited months to officially alert physicians or do public outreach. That's not the typical public health response.
www.npr.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Air traffic controllers better get paid before Thanksgiving. What a way to run the country! www.cnn.com/2025/10/27/u...
Air traffic control staffing problems spiked over the weekend, raising concerns about growing disruption | CNN
Air traffic controller staffing shortages worsened over the weekend as the nation’s government shutdown hit its fourth week, leading to delays and anxiety, and experts say it won’t get better until ai...
www.cnn.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This is an outrage!!!
TRUMPSTEIN SCREWS THE ELDERLY AGAIN
Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries, BUT THE MEDICARE PREMIUM HIKE WILL WIPE THAT AWAY.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/b...
Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The destruction of the US public health system is devastating.
Terrifying. An Associated Press investigation found more than 420 bills attacking longstanding public health protections such as vaccines, milk safety and fluoride have been introduced in statehouses across the US so far this year. Around 30 bills in 12 states have already been enacted or adopted.
October 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Perfect for No Kings Day
As "No Kings Day" draws to a successful close, a reminder of the delirious, mad real king, George III, America said "no" to before it said "no" to the delirious, mad wannabe king today, Donald Trump. (Jonathan Groff is insanely good in this.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5JA...
You'll Be Back - Hamilton (Original Cast 2016 - Live) [HD]
YouTube video by Asaki Takaya
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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It’s painfully clear. By refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, Speaker Johnson’s covering up Jeffrey Epstein’s global sex-trafficking ring.

Hey GOP: Bring back the House, cancel your health care cuts, reopen the government and release the files.
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Data from 2023. The good ‘ol days. 🤦‍♂️
Measles and pertussis are already on the rise.
Sadly we won’t see these numbers ever again, except for maybe SP, unless it escapes some lab freezer or closet (remember that one?).
October 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I’m living car free for 5 years!
“Living car-free is the most impactful behavior by far in terms of reducing emissions.”
🚲🥗🚗 Small choices matter, but big change happens when systems support them.

WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.

See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC
October 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
One Health in action! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/s...
In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Posted to her Instagram account on 9/21/2025
Jane Goodall Institute 🇨🇦
October 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My latest blog, available at laurakahn.com/blog-post-10...
The Importance of Vaccines - One Health Science Policy Blog
laurakahn.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Good news!
The Waorani people of Ecuador won a historic court case blocking oil companies from entering 180,000 hectares of their ancestral land in Pastaza. The ruling, upheld on appeal, set a precedent for indigenous free, prior, and informed consent.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waorani...
October 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.

Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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It certainly appears the United States murdered an innocent fisherman who was a husband and father to four children, claimed he was a "narco-terrorist," posted a video of the execution, and then made jokes about it
September 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
An amazing breakthrough!
“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”

What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC
www.bbc.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM