The Hound 9/8

Hi there,

It’s Monday. Today we’re talking about RFK Jr.’s own family urging him to resign as Health Secretary, and Florida officials admitting they did no analysis before eliminating school vaccine mandates — and more.

We’re also calling out media outlets that are treating Kennedy’s family’s extraordinary statement as routine. Add your name to demand they report on these resignation calls with the seriousness public health deserves.

🖊️ Add your name to join the chorus of voices calling on RFK Jr. to resign from his post immediately.

Read about this, and more, with today’s stories:

RFK. Jr’s family members say he is a ‘threat’ to Americans’ health and call for his resignation (AP)

Florida Surgeon General Admits He Banned Vaccine Mandates Based on Vibes (Mother Jones)

Trump’s DOJ Wants to Deprive Trans People of the Right to Self-Defense (The Intercept)

Under Trump, the Federal Trade Commission is abandoning its ban on noncompetes (NPR)

Plastic Recycling Is Mostly Fictional. Trump’s EPA Approves. (Jacobin)

Democrats Bet Briefly Preventing a Health Insurance Apocalypse Is Good Politics (The American Prospect)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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