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With the passing of the 2024 election cycle, the language of hate, racism, indifference, and cruelty is becoming emboldened once again (https://bit.ly/3ZgkNEh), as are threats of violence (https://bit.1y/3Zg6Z]T). Immigrants and sexual minorities are afraid of what will come next (https:// bit.ly/3V2mgfc; https://bit.ly/40RVj10), and potential appointees to the new administration are already espousing the changes they plan to make post-inauguration (https://bit.Iy/3AVbC2T).
We will continue to witness in real-time attempts to dismantle trust in medicine and the public health infrastructure, and we could very well see some infrastructure removed. The future is not certain, however, and although it seems bleak, | feel that championing and safeguarding health for everyone is the surest path forward. As the Publications Director at the American Public Health Association, my department will continue to work with our A/PH and book editors and authors to provide the best science and authoritative knowledge on public health policy and initiatives. We will strive to ensure these necessary resources are available...