Turmoil at the CDC: Politics and Public Health

This chapter examines the upheaval within the CDC following Robert Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as Health Secretary, which led to mass resignations influenced by a politically charged public health agenda. It discusses the implications of vaccine misinformation and the ensuing health crises, alongside commentary on the need for accountability in public health leadership. Additionally, the chapter touches on gun violence in America, connecting political inaction to tragic outcomes in educational settings and calling for renewed activism for change.