Some parents are concerned about the recent confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a history of anti-vaccine views, to oversee the nation’s health department.
“There will ultimately be backlash to the backlash, and it’s our job to swing the pendulum back,” said Shaunna Thomas, outgoing executive director of women’s group UltraViolet.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer could be on shaky ground because of past pro-labor stances.
An emphasis on federal cost-cutting could create a complicated path forward for any effort to try to build out any new health care benefits.
Bringing a new baby into the world is often met with joy, but the wellbeing of the birthing person — and their postpartum experience — can go unnoticed.
Early care and education programs lack the substitute teaching infrastructure that is well-known in K-12 schools.
The popular public health care program for low-income Americans covers nearly half of all births in America. Almost half of the nation’s children are also enrolled in the program.
Acting Commissioner Michelle King left as Elon Musk’s DOGE sought access to a database with information about anyone with a Social Security number.
Cases from Louisiana and Texas represent the first test of a key law used to circumvent state abortion bans.