Measles and other childhood illnesses had nearly been eradicated until RFK Jr. came on the scene. Now these illnesses are coming back, in large part due to his pernicious influence.
Boycotting the measles vaccine under RFK Jr.'s leadership also has led to parental failures to have children vaccinated for other contagious diseases like whooping cough, diptheria, tetanus, and polio, leading to a resurgence of all these harmful, sometimes fatal, childhood illnesses.
RFK Jr. has claimed that a 2005 influenza vaccine triggered his own spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological voice disorder causing his now strained, raspy speech. So he has often warned against vaccines, though has been forced to tone down his remarks lately, especially since illness and deaths have been occurring among unvaccinated children.
The National Library of Medicine warns that measles can be trasmmitted several days both before and after the rash appears. The NLM also declares: "Vaccines are the most effective public health measures against infectious diseases. Measles, a highly contagious acute viral respiratory infection, is a major cause of mortality and morbidity, particularly among children younger than five. It can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, diarrhea, dehydration, ear infections, and irreversible vision loss."
The measles vaccine, part of the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine for children, is highly effective, according to the CDC. Two doses of the vaccine are 97% effective at preventing measles, probably for a lifetime — and even one dose is 93% effective.
Severe cases of measles require hospitalization. Based on historical data, the CDC has estimated that approximately 1 in 4 of cases of measles in the US result in hospitalization, and 1 in 1000 cases result in a death. If that is your child, it doesn't matter what the odds are, so if you want to prevent your child's illness or death, get them the MMR vaccine.
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In U.S. history, "Camelot" refers to the glamorous, idealistic, yet brief presidency of John F. Kennedy (JFK), a term popularized by his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, after his 1963 assassination to evoke the legendary noble court of King Arthur, symbolizing youth, hope, and chivalry in a golden, but tragically cut-short, era.
JFK's daughter Caroline. now age 68. the former US ambassador to Japan, is still carrying the
Kennedy family torch,
Here was President John F. Kennedy with daughter Caroline. 
And here was his brother Robert.
I shook hands with RFK Jr.'s father Robert years ago in Sacramento, California, when he was campagning there for president, just one day before his assassination.
RFK seemed like a fairly reasonable guy whom I had planned to vote for after brother John had been assassinated. While his father and uncle, both Democrats, were killed, RFK Jr. has survived, crossing-over now to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party. In my opinion, he has added nothing positive to the Kennedy family legacy.
Donald Trump claims to still enjoy a great deal of "silent support" from Americans, something not discoverable by ordinary measures. How then does he know if the usual measures don't show it?
Trump Complains About ‘Fake Polls’ Showing Approval Rating Is Underwater at Angel Families Ceremony
Donald Trump has often touted his substantial "silent support" and routinely calls out "fake polls."
We'll have to see how other Republicans do at the midterms, since Trump's name won;t be on the ballot.
(If Republicans don't actually do so well, Trump will then allege "fraud.")
In December 2025, the White House announced its decision to change the name of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts to the Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. The change was voted on unanimously by the Kennedy Center board of trustees, handpicked by Trump himself, according to reports. A spokesperson for the Washington, D.C. building said the name change “honors Trump’s work at the center since taking over early in his second term.”
Since so many performers have refused to appear at the newly re-named center, it is being closed for at least 2 years, reportedly for "renovations."
Trump often wears a red "Gulf of America" hat to promote his new name for the Gulf
of Mexico.
DOJ Removes Accusations Against Trump From Epstein Files
DOJ Withheld Epstein Files Including Allegations That Trump Sexually Abused a Minor, Report Claims
New reporting from NPR alleges that the Department of Justice withheld 50 pages of FBI interviews and notes related to allegations that a woman made against the president.
Best for Trump to just remove that reference.
Donald Trump has aimed highly personal attacks at the Supreme Court justices who voted
to strike down his signature economic policy, namely, global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law. Then he slapped 15% on tariffs anyway in defiance of the Court's order. What can be done if the president deliberately defies a Supreme Court order? Just lock him up and throw away the key?
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to
Donald Trump always manages to keep himself in the headlines.
The boast was made during Trump's State of the Union address to Congress, where he spoke
for almost 2 hours. There were constant objections by lawmakers throughout his long speech.
“This is the golden age of America,” the 79-year-old president proclaimed during
his State of the Union address, “We’re winning so much that we really don’t know
what to do about it.”
Wash. Post,
Will that actually stop him? Probably not.
Federal judge rules Trump admin may not remove people to third countries
without due process
CBS News
A federal judge in Boston ruled on February 25, 2026, that the Trump administration's policy
of rapidly deporting migrants to third countries without giving them a chance to
object to safety risks is invalid and violates due process. This ruling is expected to be
appealed to the Supreme Court.
Trump says Muslim lawmakers should be sent 'back from where they came' after
State of the Union clash.
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Gallup reports: About 6 in 10 U.S. adults, 57%, favor the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Trunp is
unlikely
to advocate that. However, he still supports Netatnyahu,
100%.
As of early 2026, American sympathies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict show 41%
sympathizing more with Palestinians and 36% with Israelis, according to Gallup News.
Unfortunately, Donald Trump's alliance with Netanyahu has allowed Trump to keep
funnelling money to Israel to protect the prime minister from arrest, despite ample evidence
against him.
Here's what Google says: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three corruption cases involving exchanging political favors for gifts, positive media coverage, and regulatory benefits from wealthy supporters, which he denies,
echoing Trump by calling it a "witch hunt". Additionally, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has
sought arrest warrants against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes, including using starvation as a
weapon and intentionally targeting civilians during the conflict in Gaza.
Previously on these pages,
I've called out both Trump and Netanyahu as untrustworthy "birds of a feather."
Amnesty International has issued this urgent action against Israel
On December 27, 2024, Israeli forces raided Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit
Lahia, Gaza, and arbitrarily detained its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a respected
pediatrician providing care amid bombardment and shortages at the last major hospital in
northern Gaza. He has now been detained for over a year without charge or trial under
Israel’s abusive Unlawful Combatants’ Law, and a lawyer reports he has been subjected to
torture and other ill-treatment in detention.
We urge members to send messages of solidarity to Dr. Abu Safiya and his
family. Your support shows that he is not alone and that we are continuing to take action on
behalf of his human rights.
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans' sympathies have shifted in the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Now 57% of Americans favor an independent Palestinian state.
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POLITICO: Trump’s next tariff fight: Keeping the money
After Trump’s Supreme Court tariff defeat, administration officials are devising legal strategies
to let the president keep some — or maybe even most — of the revenue.
Express, Mike Johnson warns: Midterms could spark 'end of Trump presidency'
Wash. Post,
Americans Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers Under Trump
I've often lived abroad myself and also speak Spanish, so I've even considered leaving
now myself.
But just recently in my late 80's, I've also bought a house in rural West Virginia where I am
living with my son and his dog. My daughters and grandkids, as well, all live in this country.
So it would hard for me to pull up stakes once again. Therefore, I'll just have to tough it out
like all other Americans, hoping to survive to the end of Trump's presidency, living long
enough to see him gone, gone, gone, so I can die in peace.
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Nancy Guthrie's family has offered a substantial reward for her recovery.
Neighbors have left flowers not knowing whether Nancy is still alive.
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