When Faith Meets Federal Health: RFK Jr. and the Erosion of Public Science
TL;DR
An essay argues that RFK Jr., in his role at HHS, uses Christian nationalist rhetoric and a wellness agenda to undermine scientific expertise, cut federal health funding, and expand religious vaccine exemptions, framing public health as a spiritual battle. The piece contends this approach erodes trust in science, weakens health protections, and pushes Americans toward private or faith-based health solutions, with measles outbreaks and deeper health inequities as consequences.
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