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CDC Employees Face Censorship Amid Health Data Concerns

2/3/2025

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CDC employees are now facing a daunting challenge: retracting articles that include "forbidden terms" such as gender and LGBT, a move tied to President Trump's policies. This directive has sparked confusion and fear among staff, as vital demographic data is crucial for understanding health disparities. Experts caution that this censorship could jeopardize public health initiatives.

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CDC employees are now facing a daunting challenge: retracting articles that include "forbidden terms" such as gender and LGBT, a move tied to President Trump's policies. This directive has sparked confusion and fear among staff, as vital demographic data is crucial for understanding health disparities. Experts caution that this censorship could jeopardize public health initiatives.