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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 1d

The story of a massive win by Democrats on Tuesday is being touted in every news outlet.
This is a win for democracy & a glimmer of hope for all, including Rs who voted against their own interests & now feel the pain of Trump '47.
Now let's get government open & lower those damn health care costs!

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 8d

So after 29 years of no testing of nukes by superpowers, Donald Trump has just ordered U. S. resumption of nuclear arms testing.
To @realDonaldTrump : starting testing again is unjustified & will permanently disqualify you from being considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. I hope you understand that.

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 10d

In UCAP’s October update, we report from Lviv, where we arrived two days after a massive Russian attack on civilian targets, the largest strike in the region since the full-scale invasion began.
Read more here: bit.ly/4oE8886
@ukrainecap.bsky.social www.ucap.help

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 14d

Russian drones hit 2 kindergartens in past 24 hours. One in Kharkiv hit in broad daylight, but 30 kids in destroyed school survived in the underground shelter. This can't go on. Ukraine must be given assets and permissions to defend itself. Children & families need security & normalcy. UCAP.help

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 15d

I never do this, but I’m repeating this post:
“RFK, Jr., as a senior government official, may be in clear violation of a number of criminal & civil statues. (Conspiracy to Defraud; Making False Statements; False Claims Act; Public Health Service Act, etc.).
Is there a lawyer who can check this out?”

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 15d

BTW, the AMA could have derailed this unqualified candidate’s nomination, and could demand his firing now. But they’re too busy trying to protect their $250 million + exclusive medical billing/ coding contract with the feds. How disappointing!

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 15d

He’s repeatedly shown his proclivity to misinform,create dangerous myths abt vaccines & terrify pregnant women with unfounded notions that Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism.
That could be in violation of a criminal statue for a public official! Could one of you lawyers out there check it out?

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 15d

HHS is preparing to release new nutrition guidelines that may include bringing whole fat dairy products back to school meals & recommending red meat. Both highly controversial ideas, both without adequate scientific justification.
Here’s the problem for HHS Scty Kennedy: We just can’t trust him!

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 17d

Coming up on MSNBC at 1:45 PM ET, I’ll be joining Chris Jansing to discuss our recent trip to Ukraine and UCAP’s ongoing work in the region to help displaced children. @ukrainecap.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin... @msnbc.com

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 22d

Got it. Thanks

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 22d

Ukrainians, soldiers and civilians, men, women and children, are dying to preserve their sovereignty & freedom. But they also stand strong defending democracy from Russian aggressors & war criminals. And that’s on our behalf (U.S., Europe, etc.), as well as their own.
We can not abandon them…

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 22d

SO, lawyers out there: RFK, Jr., as a senior government official, may be in clear violation of a number of criminal & civil statues. (Conspiracy to Defraud; Making False Statements; False Claims Act; Public Health Service Act, etc.).
Can someone take this on?
RFK must go; lives are truly at stake.

Jr.as

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 22d

*We have largest measles outbreak (inc. 3 deaths) since declared eliminated in 2000
*Deliberation misinformation, i.e., outright lies, from HHS undermining vaccine confidence
*Massive cutbacks in critical research and CDC staff are & will be endangering lives
* Lies abound re. Tylenol & autism

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 27d

Donald Trump was so gleeful about his "capturing a Kennedy" into his inner circle that he tolerates a grossly flawed misfit to run his massive health agency.
I predict that POTUS will eventually regret making RFK, Jr. his health czar and, ultimately, fire the most unqualified HHS Scty in history.

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 27d

Circumcision & Tylenol produce autism!? HHS Scty RFK, Jr. has once again shown that there's actually no bridge too far in his insane pursuit of public pronouncements based on deliberate disinformation.
He's an incurable madmen who occupies the most influential public health platform in the world...

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · 29d

Today I visited sites of civilian targets in Sunday's Russian air attack on Lviv,Ukraine. In the rubble of a flattened home are toys, baby carriage & shards of an exploded missile. A 15 yo girl & family died there on Sunday. America must stand with & support this democratic ally!

See www.UCAP.help

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 27

We return to Ukraine next week to check some of our projects supporting the needs of children impacted by war. Millions suffer from trauma & school disruption.3,000 kids have been killed or injured & 20,000 abducted.

Ukraine is a young vibrant democracy on the rise!
Please support
wwww.UCAP.help

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 25

At Clinton Global Initiative meeting today. Extraordinary reports from people & organizations doing humanitarian work across the globe, including where poverty is crushing & war is raging.
I helped lead a session on supporting Ukrainian kids impacted by a war that must end! Check out: www.UCAP.help

Ukraine Children Support | Ukraine Children's Action Project

Help children in Ukraine during this devastating time with Ukraine Children's Action Project's Ukraine children relief fund. Visit our site to learn more.

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 25

“Parents: don’t listen to POTUS or RFK, Jr.!
Why? 1. They’re NOT doctors 2. they don’t understand science or public health & 3 they were flat wrong!”
That paraphrases what I said on MSNBC after the disgraceful clown show of a WH briefing about unverified connections between Tylenol & autism. Awful!

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 22

UCAP is on the ground, funding recovery programs for children, resources to equip educators, and support for frontline families to help children stay resilient and hopeful. More in UCAP's latest update: bit.ly/4mdz2Sz

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 22

In recent months, child casualties have risen, schools and hospitals have come under attack, and trauma remains widespread across Ukraine.

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 18

Former CDC head,Dr. Susan Monarez,a true public health scientist,testified before a Senate panel today.
Scty RFK,Jr fired her because she refused to “pre-approve” new vaccine guidelines BEFORE data was shown.
It’s America in Wonderland where competence & truth is punished & incompetence is rewarded.

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 18

Andrew: RFK, Jr. is public health wrecking ball with enormous authority to create super dangerous policies and a global platform to promote absolute nonsense on an unprecedented scale. Can’t believe Sen. Cassidy and his Republican colleagues actually voted to confirm this charlatan.

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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · Sep 15

BREAKING NEWS- this is today’s Trump news: Shutting down the war on cancer but dropping explosives on boats in the Caribbean.

Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 18

On Thursday & Friday CDC’s newly reconstituted immunization advisory committee, filled with RFK Jr’s favorite vaccine denialists, is poised to recommend grossly irresponsible changes to vaccine schedules that will make millions of kids way more vulnerable to deadly, otherwise preventable, diseases.

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Irwin Redlener @irwinredlener.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thanks, Claudia. And I have no idea what to say to our children and grandchildren…
But we must find the words and the way back from the brink. I’m still hopeful.

claudiayer.bsky.social @claudiayer.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you Dr Redlener

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