The CDC Forgot Its Job, Now MSNBC Is Furious That Someone Else Remembered

At one time, the CDC was held in high esteem by the government and the public. When malaria was out of control in the Deep South, the CDC rose to national prominence because of its work for disease prevention and scientific integrity.

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We trusted the CDC like we trust our fire departments: competent, nonpartisan, and laser-focused.

However, after trying to flatten the curve and get the booster or lose your job, a crack finally appeared.

This crack wasn’t small or a misunderstanding. The foundation cracked when science became politicized, dissent became silenced, and the CDC began to shape guidance for public health.

Political narratives outweighed objective safety metrics. That was never more obvious during COVID-19.

A few years later,

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