Ugh. We're so sorry to hear this! It doesn't make sense and it sadly never will. Thanks for continuing to be their advocate and fight for them ❤️

Thank you so much for covering this! Facts matter and far too many (some simply naive and overwhelmed) parents of autistic children have taken his bait. Brb while we spread this everywhere. 💅

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That. While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

After reading through the descriptions of the autism-related research projects that were cut, I was struck by how complicated the science is — especially when compared to the simple (and debunked) theory that vaccines cause autism.

www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That. While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

My latest on the Health Sec who promised to figure out what causes autism and the autism research that's been stopped along the way www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That. While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

ProPublica: RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That

by Sharon Lerner

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RFK Jr has stripped funding from more than 50 autism-related studies, including studies looking at environmental causes of autism, while Trump rolls back protections from pollution & chemicals, including some linked to autism. Source: ProPublica RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That. by Sharon Lerner, Aug. 20, 2025

Gutted: How Deeply Trump Has Cut Federal Health Agencies More than 20,500 workers have left or been pushed out of federal health agencies, a ProPublica analysis found. Staffers say the cuts will leave their agencies less equipped to conduct studies, perform...

Extensive story from ProPublica about HHS staffing cuts.

Outstanding reporting and a lot to digest.

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Heads up, team! Get it done 📣

Maybe @youthlaw.bsky.social or @aapd.com can make this story even more "exciting" by aiding this family in filing a lawsuit. Do not poke the mama bears. 🤬

Sue TF out of them. 🤬

Here's your #GoodTrouble homework for the day, folks. Get it done. Pass it on.

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Ed Department Preparing To Cut Millions In Special Education Funding, Advocates Warn Disability advocates say that the U.S. Department of Education could cancel hundreds of grants made under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in the coming weeks.

Disability advocates say that the U.S. Department of Education could cancel hundreds of grants made under the Individuals with #Disabilities Education Act in the coming weeks. #SpecialEducation

📣 NOVA schools are back in session and the Education Dept. is preparing cut their funding because they support trans students. We can't think of a better time for a reporter with some grit to tap Lindsey Burke's sis for a tell-all interview. Hot tip below 💅

It’s #AltTacoTunesday around here and as we find ourselves in these final weeks of (the weirdest ever) summer, share a tune you’ve had on replay or a brand new release you’re digging.

P.S. this feels like a chilaquiles sort of day, amirite?

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Barns Courtney - Glitter & Gold YouTube video by BarnsCourtneyVEVO

Lastly, this one has been high on our gym mix this week.

Softcult - Take It Off [official video] YouTube video by Softcult

We've recently discovered Softcult and are a little obsessed.

Stileto - Cravin (Lyrics) ft. Kendyle Paige YouTube video by Unique Vibes

Because we can't get through a single Insta post without being reminded that this song is trending. Now everyone must suffer.

Given what's unfolding in D.C., we like this for the apropos lyrics not vibes.

This entire video reinforces the fact we've never succeeded at a claw game and now our ego is triggered. Thanks. 🤣

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📣 #AltGov #AltFam #AltCitizen Regarding the arrests of D.C. homeless individuals, particularly those who are disabled, *please* drop resources we can share with their loved ones. Legal help, temporary housing, etc. in the comments 👇

Haha, right? They've nailed the quintessential *look* moms give when we've said the same thing 1,000 times with no results. 🤣

We don't know where this is going, but we're committed to the journey.

Mood 👇🏼

Winner ☝🏼

🧵🚨‼️VA/DC/MD Families: We previously shared our list of practical tips for parents and caregivers caught in a raid scenario with small children. We're both enraged & sickened to have to share these again, but we find preparedness is power in this unthinkable reality of occupation. ❤️#TheMoreYouROAR

RFK Jr. is over on Twitter telling everyone to hit the gym on the weekends.

IDK it’s almost like he doesn’t know or care that:

Many Americans don’t have weekends off

Many Americans can’t afford gym fees

Many Americans don’t have a safe place to exercise

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We're still the top Meryl. Getting there though...☕☕☕

I have a whole thread in the works about this but just didn’t have it in me this weekend y’all. Just know this “fix” isn’t gonna fix anything and will likely make things worse. I’ll try to get the thread up tomorrow to explain why. I did giggle at the headline though because it’s so true 🤣🤣🤣😩😬😑🥴😭