US EditionThere's no autism epidemic - stop peddling eugenics Robert F. Kennedy Jr
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Spoke at the Hubert Humphrey Building about rising autism rates reported by the CDC, stating they increased from 1 in 36 to 1 in 31 this year.
- Kennedy remarked that Black, Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder more than white children, suggesting better awareness and access to services.
- Kennedy claimed that autism 'destroys families' and stated that autistic individuals 'will never hold a job, go on dates.'
- Kennedy criticized the understanding of autism, stating it 'destroys families' and claiming that autism leads to a significantly lower life expectancy for autistic people.
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There's no autism epidemic - stop peddling eugenics Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Much of Kennedy’s rhetoric has already been debunked (Picture: Getty Images) ‘By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we’ll be able to eliminate those exposures.’ When I heard Robert F Kennedy Jr peddle what I can only describe as eugenic narratives about autism in his first press conference as Health and Human Services Secretary of the United States, I felt both anger and fear for my community. As someone with autism,…
At First HHS Press Conference, Kennedy Enrages Autism Families With Falsehoods
Conducting his first press conference as secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. moved swiftly to demonstrate yet again why he is so unfit for that critical cabinet post.In one of many egocentric abuses of his newfound power, Kennedy has directed his department’s resources away from vital research on cancer and Alzheimer’s, among other major diseases, initiating instead a massive effort to discover an environmental cause o…
Social Media Had A Lot To Say After Former NFL Network Host Rachel Bonnetta Revealed The Lifelong Disorder She's Been Battling Through
Former NFL Network and Fox Sports star Rachel Bonnetta (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Former NFL Network and Fox Sports star Rachel Bonnetta shared some personal news on social media this week. Bonnetta had “always been confused” about herself – until deciding to “learn about my brain.” The 33-year-old has announced on social media she has autism – which she calls “beautiful” and a “gift.” Bonnetta revealed that she had received an autism diagnosis a …
RFK Jr's vile untruths about autism got just the responses they deserved - 17 devastating and totally on-point takedowns
A striking difference between Donald Trump’s first and second terms in the White House is that this time he is surrounded by people too scared – or too stupid – to say no to him. Which brings us neatly to Trump’s health secretary, the anti-scientists’ anti-scientist, Robert F Kennedy Jr, who’s been wanging on about […] The post RFK Jr’s vile untruths about autism got just the responses they deserved – 17 devastating and totally on-point takedown…
Rachel Bonnetta shares autism diagnosis
Former NFL Network and Fox Sports star Rachel Bonnetta, who recently returned to sports media via Vice’s new television show, The Grudge, has shared a personal update with her social media followers. Wednesday, Bonnetta revealed that she had received an autism diagnosis a few months ago. “It has completely changed my life and the way I understand it,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachel B…
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