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🩺 Happy National Pediatrician Day! 🩺

We're proud of our pediatrician elected officials and candidates, including Dr. Kim Schrier, who is the first + only pediatrician in Congress.

Now more than ever, we need to elect more pediatricians to office to protect children's health.
January 28, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Eliminating food dyes is great but cutting funding for school lunches isn’t making kids healthy again. Blocking vaccines are making kids sick again. Measles outbreaks are making kids sick again.

The MAHA agenda is led by a bunch of hypocrites.
Republicans think RFK Jr. can help them in the midterms. Democrats worry that’s true.
Republicans believe that Kennedy’s focus on reforming America’s food has broad bipartisan appeal that can help the party hold Congress.
www.politico.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
🚨Just days after Moderna announced major breakthroughs in cancer research, the CEO said they have no plans to invest in new vaccine trials due to “US backlash”.

This is all part of RFK Jr.’s plan to stop the flow of vaccines in America.
Moderna curbing investments in vaccine trials due to US backlash, CEO tells Bloomberg TV
Moderna does not plan to ‌invest in new late-stage vaccine trials because of growing opposition to immunizations from U.S. officials, CEO Stephane Bancel said ‌in an interview with Bloomberg TV ​on Th...
www.reuters.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 PM
📝NEW MEMO: Winning the House majority requires going on offense. Here are six races to watch flying under the radar in 2026: FL-07, FL-15, MN-01, MT-01, NC-11 and AR-02. 

More here ⤵️
NEW MEMO: 314 Action Highlights Six Races to Watch in 2026 Flying Under The Radar  - 3.14 Action
Winning the House majority requires going on offense. In a new memo, 314 Action is highlighting six races with strong candidates that are flying under the radar in 2026, including FL-07, FL-15, MN-01,...
314action.org
January 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
💡NEW: The path to the House majority runs through pro-science candidates. We’re expanding the map with 6 races to watch in 2026, NOTUS reports:

🔹 Jake Johnson for MN-01
🔹 Jamie Ager for NC-11
🔹 Matt Rains for MT-01
🔹 Bale Dalton for FL-07
🔹 Col. Dr. Darren McAuley for FL-15
🔹 Chris Jones for AR-02
RFK Jr. Is Inspiring More STEM Candidates to Run. Will It Expand Democrats’ Map?
A PAC that helps elect science professionals to Congress is raising millions to help them win seats they hope to flip.
www.notus.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:58 PM
In one year, Trump and RFK Jr. terminated or froze more than 800 grants that were related to infectious diseases.

And now, we're facing the worst measles outbreak in recent United States history.

www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains
A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.
www.nature.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:07 PM
RFK Jr.'s entire health policy is bringing polio and measles back to the United States.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/h...
Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Americans cannot afford to be sick because Republicans have created a health care crisis.

We're not letting them get away with it. We're working with doctors running for office across the country.

And we’re going to do whatever it takes to get them elected.
January 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
US science after a year of Trump:

◾️More than 7,800 research grants terminated or frozen
◾️25,000+ scientists and personnel gone from agencies that oversee research
◾️Proposed budget cuts of 35% — amounting to US$32 billion

A must read from Nature:
US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains
A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.
www.nature.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Today would be the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

We've seen what happens when career politicians make health policies without understanding the science. Women die, lose children that they wanted, and face barriers to getting care.
January 22, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Losing measles elimination status isn't the "cost of doing business."

It's a public health failure—and it's on RFK Jr.'s hands.

www.statnews.com/2026/01/20/c...
Senior CDC official: Loss of measles elimination status in U.S. would be ‘cost of doing business’
The principal deputy director of the CDC said he would not view the loss of the United States' measles elimination status as a significant event.
www.statnews.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Three weeks into January, there are more measles cases in 2026 in the U.S. than in the first decade of the 21st century combined.

It's time for RFK Jr. and his anti-vaccine conspiracy theories to go.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/h...
The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback | CNN
Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been more new cases in the United States each week since.
www.cnn.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Things are getting worse for Bill Cassidy. He just lost Trump’s endorsement and American children will get sick and die because of his vote to confirm RFK Jr.

He’s a sellout.

www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate bid against Cassidy
While Sen. Bill Cassidy has maintained he will win, Trump’s endorsement of Letlow is a particular blow.
www.politico.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Congratulates to Dr. Mark Downey on his swearing into the Virginia House of Delegates

Dr. Downey is the only doctor in the Commonwealth's state legislature. We're proud to stand by him as he fights for #VAHD69!
January 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Open enrollment for Marketplace health insurance ends today — but Senate Republicans still have no plans to bring down costs for millions of families.

This health care crisis is on their hands—they had every opportunity to extend ACA tax credits but turned their back on Americans.
January 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Reposted by 314 Action
Grateful to earn the endorsement of @314action.bsky.social. I’ll keep championing evidence-based policies, strong #STEM pathways, and transparent budgeting for Wicomico students. We’ll continue building safe, supportive schools and real opportunities in STEM & CTE. Learn more: DavidPlotts.com
Re-elect David Plotts to the Wicomico Board of Education - District 7
Re-Elect David, who's running to give families an experienced voice in leadership and to ensure every child is ready for college, careers, and life.
DavidPlotts.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Today, we announce our endorsement of 59 state, local, and municipal candidates!

With power returning to the states, we need pro-science elected officials who will stand up to the Trump administration and fight for their communities.

We’re proud to support these candidates!
January 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Too bad no one warned Senator Bill Cassidy about the dangers of RFK Jr. during his hearings.

Oh wait...

thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Under Trump's EPA, the agency is no longer taking health effects into account for clean air regulations—only focusing on the costs to businesses.

This is the antithesis of why the EPA was created and a slap in the face to Americans across the country.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The antidote to RFK Jr.’s attacks on public health?

Electing Democratic doctors to office.

And in 2026, 314 Action is leading the charge. Read more from @wsj.com ⤵️

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
RFK Jr.’s Rise Drives Democratic Doctors to Run for Congress
Physician candidates for seats in Washington also cite patients’ worries about healthcare costs and coverage.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
When vulnerable Republicans try to tout their Rural Health Transformation Program ahead of the midterms—just remember: they're trying to put a bandaid over a problem they created.

www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...
New rural MN health funds welcome but won’t offset Medicaid cuts
Minnesota’s allocation from a new federal program meant to offset significant budget cuts comes in below the average.
www.minnpost.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
NEW: Dr. Thomas Fisher was endorsed by Lauren Underwood, 314 Action's Guardian of Public Health Co-Chair yesterday.

With health care on the ballot, Dr. Fisher is ready to fight for the people of #IL07. And we're proud to stand with him in this fight.
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
If RFK Jr. continues to sow distrust in safe-and-tested vaccines, measles won't be the only infectious disease on the rise.

"We will see cases of meningitis popping up. We’ll see more whooping cough...Heaven forbid we’d see polio.”

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Measles Cases Hit 34-Year High as US Vaccines Norms Crumpled
Health officials warn more diseases could spike as immunizations fade.
www.bloomberg.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
This is what happens when you gut health care.

Over a million Americans missing cancer screenings, "millions of people losing insurance and tens of thousands of preventable deaths."

www.statnews.com/2026/01/08/m...
Medicaid restrictions may lead to a million missed cancer screenings over two years: study
New Medicaid eligibility rules may cause more than a million missed cancer screenings, and more than 100 preventable deaths, new study says.
www.statnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM