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Why we keep going

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Katelyn Jetelina
Apr 02, 2025
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Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately. Some found out when they tried to badge in, only to be denied entry. Twelve senior leaders were offered reassignment—with just 24 hours to decide. In other words, fired without being formally fired.

It’s cruel and unnecessary—and that’s the point. It’s also dange…

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