In a surprising move, health experts at the CDC have been instructed to halt the release of any new studies or news releases that include certain terms deemed to be “woke.”
Under the new directive, terms like “transgender,” “LGBT,” “pregnant people,” and “immigrant” must be removed from any pending publications.
The mandate is part of a broader initiative stemming from an executive order by President Donald Trump.
CDC Staff Respond to Directive
Dr. Sam Posner, the CDC’s associate director for science, informed employees via email on Friday that any language promoting or potentially promoting gender ideology must be eliminated.
This directive is in line with Trump’s recent efforts to root out what his administration deems “gender ideology extremism” within federal agencies.
The order has led to the removal of several health resources on the CDC website, with many of these now showing error messages or warnings about being “archived” or “modified.”
Criticism from Health Experts
The decision to remove these terms has sparked significant backlash from health professionals and experts within the CDC and other agencies.
Critics argue that this move is a form of censorship that attempts to erase certain groups of people from public discourse.
Dr. Richard Besser, a former acting CDC director, called the removal of transgender health information “unbelievable,” emphasizing the harmful effects of the government’s attempt to erase vulnerable populations from the conversation.
Wider Impact Across Government Agencies
This is not just a CDC issue. The directive extends beyond the health agency to include other federal departments.
For example, employees at the USDA have been instructed to remove content related to climate change from public websites.
Furthermore, the new executive order mandates that federal workers remove their pronouns from email signatures and adhere to a rigid definition of biological sex
. As a result, federal employees are raising concerns that essential information may be hidden from the public, potentially putting individuals’ health and safety at risk.
The Political Backdrop and Continuing Controversy
These recent actions are part of a broader push by President Trump’s administration to shift federal policy on a number of issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Health experts and government workers are voicing their alarm over these developments, citing potential harm to mental health and public trust in government-run services.
This unfolding situation continues to stir debate over the balance between political ideology and the need for clear, inclusive, and scientifically accurate health information.
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