An ER doctor and health policy expert has drawn a parallel between the government’s rhetoric surrounding the shutdown and policies rooted in eugenics. The expert claims that the administration’s focus on who “deserves” healthcare echoes discriminatory practices of the past, including the eugenics movement in the 1920s and 30s, and the Nazis. The doctor argues that the potential implications of the shutdown, particularly concerning access to healthcare and immigration, could have serious, life-threatening consequences. Despite political discourse, federal law, specifically the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTLA), mandates treatment for all, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
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Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, former Director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, resigned this week, citing concerns about Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s rhetoric. Daskalakis alleged Kennedy’s statements regarding genetics, the H5N1 bird flu, and measles reflect eugenicist ideologies. Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, has been criticized for potentially implementing policies that contradict scientific consensus and make vaccines harder to obtain. Daskalakis’ resignation letter accused Kennedy of prioritizing political agendas over the well-being of vulnerable populations, while the White House praised Kennedy as a valuable asset to the administration.
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The subject of the NIH’s Autism Registry immediately brings to mind the chilling echoes of history, a time when difference was seen as a threat, and those deemed “undesirable” were targeted. The very idea of an autism registry, in the current political climate, ignites a primal fear: that it could become a tool for discrimination and, potentially, something far worse. The concerns raised aren’t simply theoretical; they are rooted in the actions of those who, throughout history, sought to control and eliminate those they deemed “unfit.” The historical context of the registry, and who is backing it, makes it difficult to ignore the possibility of a sinister agenda.… Continue reading
A planned $50 million autism research study, utilizing a large database of autistic individuals, has sparked significant controversy. While the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) denies creating a registry, the planned “real-world data platform” raises concerns regarding data misuse, privacy violations, and potential stigmatization of autistic individuals. A petition garnering tens of thousands of signatures prompted HHS to seemingly backtrack, yet critical questions remain unanswered about data security and opt-out options. Experts warn that the project’s aggressive timeline and lack of robust ethical safeguards could jeopardize future autism research and harm the autistic community.
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A newly revealed report exposes Darren Beattie, acting undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs at the State Department, as having repeatedly advocated for the sterilization of those he deems “low-IQ.” Beattie, a former Trump speechwriter fired for attending a white nationalist conference, has made numerous social media posts expressing such views and suggesting incentives for higher-IQ individuals to have more children. These comments directly contradict Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s past condemnation of similar population control policies and his recent assertion of equality for all. The State Department has yet to comment on the matter.
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The Japanese government launched a compensation program for victims of forced sterilizations and abortions under the now-repealed eugenics law, offering 15 million yen to sterilization victims and 2 million yen to those forced to undergo abortions. This action follows a 2024 Supreme Court ruling deeming the law unconstitutional and aims to compensate those not involved in existing lawsuits. The program, with applications open until January 16, 2030, provides significantly higher compensation than previous state benefits and includes free legal assistance for applicants. The government publicly apologized for its role in these past human rights violations.
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Simone and Malcolm Collins, prominent advocates of the pronatalist movement, have proposed a “pronatalist” city-state to counter an anticipated demographic collapse. The couple, who have four children, proposed a dystopian-like model city-state where human reproductive biology is modified, the value of voting rights is determined by an individual’s perceived societal value, and the city-state is run by an executor or “dictoar”. Immersed in the rejection of traditional conservatism, the Collinses’ proposal was formulated for a supposed wealthy investor, who later turned out to be an undercover researcher from the UK-based anti-racism group, Hope Not Hate. Despite the proposal not being pitched, Simone and Malcolm Collins have said they stand by its core tenets. Their views align closely with those expressed by political figures like J.D. Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk.
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