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There's no question where Cheryl Hines stands on vaccines now
MSNBC· 2025-11-12 23:24
Public Health & Political Landscape - The report focuses on Cheryl Hines' increasing involvement in the antivaccine movement, particularly her support for her husband, Robert F Kennedy Jr, and his organization, Children's Health Defense (CHD) [1] - CHD reportedly amassed tens of millions of dollars during the pandemic by disseminating vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories [1] - Hines is described as embracing the role of a political spouse and lending her celebrity status to the antivaccine movement [1] Children's Health Defense (CHD) - CHD is identified as the country's largest and most profitable antivaccine organization [1] - The organization is accused of spreading misinformation about childhood illnesses, including a measles outbreak in Texas where two children died [1] - CHD reportedly brought in tens of millions of dollars during the pandemic [1] Cheryl Hines' Involvement - Hines publicly distanced herself from her husband's antivaccine views in the past, but is now actively participating in antivaccine events [1] - Hines attended a private dinner for CHD as the guest of honor and received a standing ovation [1] - Hines thanked CHD for supporting families with children injured by vaccines and encouraged attendees to donate [1] - Profits from book sales at the event were reportedly donated to CHD [1]
Why the conspiratorial right rallied around a flock of ostriches
MSNBC· 2025-11-10 23:24
For months, I've been glued to what's happening at a small ostrich farm in Canada. As bird flu tore through a flock at Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia last year, regulators ordered a slaughter. But what should have been a routine disease response, it's sad, but a fact of life for farmers, turned into something else entirely.These farmers refused to comply. They dragged the government to court, and they built a following of antivaccine activists, farright media, and anti-government groups who turn ...