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Leana S. Wen

Leana S. Wen

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Contributing Columnist, The Washington Post

Baltimore

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healthcare,Human rights culture, feminism politics, technology.

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Cryptocurrency, Investing

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Total articles 919

  • On fluoride, RFK Jr. actually has a point

    By Leana S. Wen| Washington Post Opinions Verified On fluoride, RFK Jr. actually has a point (washingtonpost.com) On fluoride, RFK Jr. actually has a point By Leana S. Wen 2025041510004500 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement last week that he will direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water prompted prominent medical and dental groups to denounce the decision as an affront to decades of public health doctrine.

    By Leana S. Wen · Washington Post Opinions

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Who are RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA moms’? They might surprise you.

    By Leana S. Wen| Washington Post Opinions Verified Who are RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA moms’? They might surprise you. (washingtonpost.com) Who are RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA moms’? They might surprise you. By Leana S. Wen 2025040917575200 As someone who finds Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stances alarming and who adamantly opposed him becoming health and human services secretary, I have been unnerved by his popularity among a group with whom I identify: mothers.

    By Leana S. Wen · Washington Post Opinions

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • On fluoride, RFK Jr. actually has a point

    By Leana S. Wen| Washington Post Opinions Verified On fluoride, RFK Jr. actually has a point (washingtonpost.com) On fluoride, RFK Jr. actually has a point By Leana S. Wen 2025041510004500 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement last week that he will direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation of drinking water prompted prominent medical and dental groups to denounce the decision as an affront to decades of public health doctrine.

    By Leana S. Wen · Washington Post Opinions

    Apr. 15, 2025

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The Washington Post

The Washington Post is a prominent newspaper in the United States, founded in 1877. It has evolved from its initial alignment with the Democratic Party to an independent stance. The newspaper has a rich history, including a significant turnaround under financier Eugene Meyer in 1933, followed by his son-in-law, Philip Graham, who became publisher in 1947. The Washington Post primarily publishes a daily newspaper that covers a wide array of topics, including national and international news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment. It also offers digital subscriptions, allowing readers to access content online and through mobile apps, featuring breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia elements like videos and podcasts. Additionally, the newspaper includes specialized sections such as The Washington Post Magazine and Style, and it hosts various events and conferences that often feature notable figures in politics and journalism.

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