Laura Kahn
@laurakahn1.bsky.social
Policy Researcher, Educator, Author. Co-founder of the One Health Initiative. Promoting biosafety, biosecurity, and bioethics.
I will be giving a book talk on Saturday, January 10th at 2pm at the Connie Morella library in Bethesda, Maryland! share.google/CBEkMfOY4atj...
Coming on January 10, 2026
"Everything you wanted to know about coronaviruses but were afraid to ask." Laura H. Kahn MD, MPH, MPP, author of One Health and the Politic...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I will be giving a book talk on Saturday, January 10th at 2pm at the Connie Morella library in Bethesda, Maryland! share.google/CBEkMfOY4atj...
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Deeply disappointed to hear that the BBC has pushed out one of the most brilliant presenters in all of science communication for speaking with integrity and honor in support of human rights and dignity.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Deeply disappointed to hear that the BBC has pushed out one of the most brilliant presenters in all of science communication for speaking with integrity and honor in support of human rights and dignity.
Good podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
'The Interview': 3 Senators Who Quit on Why Congress Won’t Stand Up to Trump
Podcast Episode · The Daily · 12/13/2025 · 40m
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December 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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The criminal in chief.
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The criminal in chief.
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The US government is now a mafia organization.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The US government is now a mafia organization.
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A warning we have heard before. “..another pandemic is not theoretical. Rapid urbanization, ecological disruption, human mobility, climate-driven spread ..of pathogens ..from animals to humans ..increase the risk of outbreaks worldwide. #OneHealth www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...
December 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A warning we have heard before. “..another pandemic is not theoretical. Rapid urbanization, ecological disruption, human mobility, climate-driven spread ..of pathogens ..from animals to humans ..increase the risk of outbreaks worldwide. #OneHealth www.sciencemagazinedigital.org/sciencemagaz...
We need to do this in the US.
Breaking News: Following several days of massive anti-corruption protests, the government of Bulgaria has now resigned. The government that resigned was kinda pro Russian, or at least sympathetic.
December 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We need to do this in the US.
Whose health insurance premium has more than doubled thanks to the GOP?
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Whose health insurance premium has more than doubled thanks to the GOP?
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December 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The pro death and disease administration.
This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
Hepatitis B vaccine guidance set to be rolled back for US babies: what the science says
A panel of US vaccine advisers voted to rescind a recommendation that all newborns should receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The pro death and disease administration.
We’re in deep doodoo.
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We’re in deep doodoo.
Brilliant illustration!
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Brilliant illustration!
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Antibiotics sprayed on crops.
PFAS approved for commerce.
Carcinogens kept on the market.
The EPA isn’t protecting the public. It’s protecting the industries driving both a public-health crisis and an insect apocalypse.
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PFAS approved for commerce.
Carcinogens kept on the market.
The EPA isn’t protecting the public. It’s protecting the industries driving both a public-health crisis and an insect apocalypse.
apple.news/AoVwrXNDwTBa...
EPA urged to ban spraying of antibiotics on US food crops amid resistance fears — Guardian US
Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims
apple.news
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Antibiotics sprayed on crops.
PFAS approved for commerce.
Carcinogens kept on the market.
The EPA isn’t protecting the public. It’s protecting the industries driving both a public-health crisis and an insect apocalypse.
apple.news/AoVwrXNDwTBa...
PFAS approved for commerce.
Carcinogens kept on the market.
The EPA isn’t protecting the public. It’s protecting the industries driving both a public-health crisis and an insect apocalypse.
apple.news/AoVwrXNDwTBa...
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The same people who i used to fight with in the GOP, who wanted to withdraw American troops from everywhere, are now the ones justifying the murder of two survivors.
It’s almost like…. It was never about that
It’s almost like…. It was never about that
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The same people who i used to fight with in the GOP, who wanted to withdraw American troops from everywhere, are now the ones justifying the murder of two survivors.
It’s almost like…. It was never about that
It’s almost like…. It was never about that
Like the rest of this administration’s “leaders.”
A leaked 115 page report by current & former FBI personnel describes the bureau under Kash Patel as a “rudderless ship” & says he is “in over his head,” lacking the experience & bearing needed to be an effective FBI director—
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Like the rest of this administration’s “leaders.”
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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.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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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...
“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
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...
“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...
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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.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
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Soulless.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Soulless.
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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...
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
🧵🦠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...
Food recalls:
🚫Sprouts Farmers Market smoked mozzarella pasta salad🚫Scott & Jon's shrimp scampi with linguini bowls
www.cdc.gov/listeria/out...
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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)
(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
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)
(Published February)
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
Good!
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.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
We must overturn Citizens United.
November 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I agree!
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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’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
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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’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