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Pedro Molina Cartoon Highlights Health Risks in RFK Jr. Cooking Show

Pedro Molina’s latest cartoon for Daily Kos, titled 'Dangerous to your health,' satirizes the launch of a cooking show by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The visual commentary, published on September 18, 2026, uses the format of a culinary program to critique current public health policies and dietary recommendations under the administration. The piece is categorized under health, food, and healthcare tags, reflecting ongoing debates about the intersection of nutrition, government guidance, and public safety.

24 days ago•Source: Daily Kos

Weekly roundup: Healthcare limits, gun laws, and major US updates

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6.06 min•1 year ago

Weekly roundup: Healthcare limits, gun laws, and major US updates

The proposed megabill narrowly passed the Senate, aiming to cut nearly $930 billion from Medicaid and healthcare programs over a decade, which could increase the uninsured rate and complicate access to healthcare. It also includes measures to relax gun regulations and restructure the ATF, alongside other legislative and policy changes. The bill's passage faces political challenges and concerns about its impact on healthcare and public safety.

via NPR