An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Rescind funding for discredited autism-vaccine advocates

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It is deeply concerning that taxpayer funds are being allocated to revisit the thoroughly debunked link between autism and vaccines. David Geier has a troubling history of unethical and questionable practices, including publishing retracted studies, operating without proper medical licensing, and promoting unproven and potentially harmful treatments. Enabling individuals who spread misinformation poses risks to public health and undermines trust in scientific institutions. Investing resources to re-examine a settled issue seems like a wasteful allocation of funds that could be better directed towards legitimate research into the actual causes of and therapies for autism spectrum disorder. This decision calls into question the judgment and motivations behind such an ill-advised move that disregards overwhelming scientific consensus. Families affected by autism deserve credible research efforts, not the perpetuation of discredited theories. I urge you to reconsider providing a platform to discredited figures and instead prioritize evidence-based policies that truly serve the public interest.

▶ Created on March 28, 2025 by Diana

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