Archive | February, 2026

By Lewis Perdue “Whether it’s from plastic water bottles or all of the things that we eat that are packed in plastic that absorb a lot of those chemicals from the plastic wrapping, even in organic food that is stamped [organic] the BPAs travel through the plastic.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Children’s Defense […]

In early 2025, the MAHA movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appeared poised to launch a comprehensive regulatory assault on endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Central to this platform was Bisphenol A (BPA), a ubiquitous petrochemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. However, by January 2026, the rhetoric surrounding BPA has been largely […]

“Most foods as purchased and consumed are processed to some extent. For this reason, accounts that are critical of ‘processed food’ are not useful — From”Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them.” “Diets restricted to unprocessed food would be less diverse and less secure. Foods benefit, and are made more available, when processed […]

The Great Scrub: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Rhetorical Pivot When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. transitioned from the firebrand environmental activist of the 2024 campaign trail to the formal wood-paneled offices of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 2025, he didn’t just change his job title; he changed his vocabulary. The shift represents […]

Mike Tyson’s support for Donald Trump is more of a lifelong personal alliance than a formal political role. While he does not often appear at traditional rallies, he uses his significant media presence to defend Trump, particularly to the Black community and on health-related policy. 2024 Campaign and 2025 Inauguration During the 2024 election, Tyson […]