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RFK WATCH: New Polls Show Majority of Americans Don’t Trust RFK Jr.

“It doesn’t take a doctor to see that RFK Jr. is leading us down a dangerous path and is endangering millions of Americans’ health,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “The research shows that this isn’t a right or left issue. His incompetence and malicious ignorance are destroying our public health agencies as he boots our top scientists and undermines trust in expertise. It’s past time for RFK Jr. to resign or be fired — for our national security and public health.”

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RFK WATCH: 314 Action Launches New Website,“RFK Watch” Exposing Dangers of RFK Jr.

314 Action today launched RFK Watch, a new accountability campaign exposing Robert F. Kennedy as America’s most dangerous Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary. RFK Watch comes following a press conference today with Protect Our Care, Senators, and all six members of Congressional Democratic Doctors Caucus.

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314 Action Fund Announces New Slate of Over 100 Local Endorsements in 2025

314 Action Fund today announced the endorsement of 16 downballot candidates in 12 different states, bringing the total number of endorsed local candidates to 129 this year. This slate includes three Guardians of Public Health—two physicians and a nurse practitioner who are answering the call to serve while 314 Action Fund works to elect 100 new doctors up and down the ballot by 2030. This new slate continues to demonstrate our commitment to supporting a pipeline of new Democratic leaders committed to protecting science and health care.

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314 Action Blasts RFK Jr. for Blaming Mass Shootings on Anti-Depressants

After the tragic mass shooting in Minnesota yesterday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went on Fox News this morning to blame anti-depressants for school shootings. 314 Action Executive Director Erik Polyak released the following statement in response:

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314 Action Condemns RFK Jr.’s Takeover of CDC

“The CDC is on fire — and RFK Jr. is the arsonist. He’s torching the agency in the middle of a five-alarm blaze by firing and forcing out the very experts who’ve spent their lives keeping Americans safe from outbreaks and epidemics. America has never been more vulnerable than it is today.

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The Bulwark: Democratic Doctors Are Pouring Into Politics. Thank Trump and RFK Jr.

As Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. systematically attack public health, gut Medicaid, and allow Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire, doctors and health care professionals are stepping up to lead. Earlier this year, 314 Action launched Guardians of Public Health—a new $25 million campaign to elect 100 new doctors, nurses, and public health experts to federal, state, and local offices. With more doctors than ever running for office, The Bulwark has declared 2026 the “Year of the Doctor” — at 314 Action is paving the way.

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314 Action Fund Announces $1 Million Campaign to Support California Redistricting Efforts and Flip The House

314 Action Fund will go all-in to support California’s redistricting efforts and elect STEM candidates to replace 5 vulnerable Republicans 314 Action Fund today announced its $1 million campaign to support California’s redistricting efforts and elect STEM candidates across five California districts. The pro-science PAC has played a major role in cycle after cycle, raising and spending […]

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NEW ANALYSIS: Dr. Amy Acton Strongest Candidate in Race for Ohio Governor

A new memo analyzing recent statewide polling finds Dr. Amy Acton effectively tied with Vivek Ramaswamy and in a double digit lead over Tim Ryan (52% to 38%). Acton is emerging as the clear frontrunner in the race for Ohio governor with a stronger approval rating than any candidate in either party, and survey results […]

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STATEMENT: 314 Action Blasts Appointment of Project 2025 Fixer to Lead Statistics Bureau

“It’s like hiring a flat-earther to run NASA” In a Truth Social post late today, Trump announced he’s appointing the Heritage Foundation’s Chief Economist EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In response, 314 Action Executive Director Erik Polyak released the following statement: “Bad job numbers? Don’t worry—Donald Trump just appointed a guy […]

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ICYMI: Representative Underwood Joins 314 Action’s Guardians of Public Health As Program Expands

Earlier this week, 314 Action announced the expansion of the Guardians of Public Health campaign with Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) joining on as a new National Co-Chair. Building upon the energy and response from doctors, 314 Action broadened the initiative, encouraging nurses, health care professionals, and public health experts to join the movement and run for office.

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