Cuts to science & research
A deliberate war on knowledge
From pediatric cancer research to respiratory vaccine funding to fueling the worst measles epidemic in decades–the safety of our families and our kids is under assault by rank incompetence and cruel indifference.
The facts are clear
Science and reason under attack
Lifesaving research and basic medical science is under assault and our communities are less healthy and less safe as a result.
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1000 NIH grants and 160 clinical trials
The termination of more than 1000 NIH grants has resulted in the cancellation of more than 160 clinical trials.
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5,000
The number of U.S. kids diagnosed with brain tumors each year. To many of them and their families, these cuts have been devastating. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, a respected network of researchers and hospitals stopped taking new patients in 2025.
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What we know
The war on knowledge and science is pure recklessness
From preventing heart disease to preventing domestic violence, these cuts are an affront to our health and safety.
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50% and %40
The attempted respective cuts to the CDC and NIH by the aAdministration
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Thousands laid off
From the NIH, CDC, and FDA, including vital staff and senior researchers.
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Research matters for public safety
The administration has cancelled an NIH grant to help early career clinicians measure and help prevent intimate partner violence against pregnant women– which is the leading cause of death of pregnant and postpartum women. Several rape crisis centers were subject to funding freezes.
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Measles is back
The largest outbreak since it was declared eliminated in 2000
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Shredding vaccine science
The federal agencies trusted with researching, implementing and encouraging vaccinations are now full of anti-vaccine activists instead of qualified professionals
In the news
Cruel and Stupid are a deadly combination
Horror stories from around the country as these cuts and policies unleash real danger in our communities
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