In every election cycle, it seems like the same issues come up again and again—border control, immigration, and personal attacks between candidates. While these topics may be important, the way candidates go back and forth with accusations and finger-pointing does nothing to truly address the underlying issues affecting the quality of life for everyday Americans. It’s time we moved past these political games and started addressing real, substantial issues that impact our health and well-being.
One of the most concerning failures of recent times is the cancellation of the world’s most important cancer research program by the Biden-Harris administration. This program had the potential to affect the health of every man, woman, and child in America. The research conducted by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) provided clear evidence that cell phone radiation can cause cancer and potentially links the rise in countless medical disorders to prolonged exposure to radiofrequency (RF) radiation. Yet, this critical research was shut down by the Biden-Harris administration, and few are even talking about it.
This is not a scientific debate anymore—the risks of wireless radiation have been proven with overwhelming evidence. The issue now is how our policymakers choose to respond. Will they act to protect public health, or will they continue to ignore the facts because of corporate influence? The American people deserve leaders who prioritize their health and well-being, and it’s time to hold those in power accountable.
It’s alarming that the United States, one of the most powerful countries in the world, depends on third-world nations for research into one of the biggest environmental disasters in human history. Electrosmog, or the excessive exposure to electromagnetic radiation, has become a pervasive issue, affecting biological processes and contributing to chronic diseases. Yet, our own government has chosen to look the other way and defund the critical research needed to understand and mitigate these impacts.
RFK Jr.’s Landmark FCC Lawsuit: A Fight for Safer Standards A key turning point in the fight for stricter cell phone safety standards came when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. led a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The court ruled that the FCC had failed to update its safety guidelines, which were last revised in 1996, despite overwhelming scientific evidence of non-thermal effects of radiation.
Judge Robert L. Wilkins, who presided over the case, put it bluntly: “The FCC ignored the extensive evidence presented by the petitioners that exposure to RF radiation at levels below the Commission’s current limits may cause negative health effects, particularly for children.” This statement encapsulates the core issue—the health of our children is being put at risk by outdated guidelines that focus solely on heating effects, ignoring the biological harm caused by prolonged exposure to low-level radiation.
Despite this ruling, nothing has changed. RFK Jr. called it “one of the greatest public health failures in modern history,” and he’s right. The FCC’s guidelines are not only outdated but also based on flawed research that disregards the mounting evidence of how radiation can harm developing bodies, especially children.
Key Points from the FCC Lawsuit:
- Outdated Standards: The FCC’s guidelines haven’t been updated since 1996, despite the explosion of wireless technology and increased usage among children.
- Scientific Neglect: The FCC dismissed thousands of independent studies showing health risks, focusing only on thermal effects while ignoring non-thermal effects such as DNA damage and oxidative stress.
- Court’s Ruling: The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC must provide a clearer explanation for maintaining its outdated guidelines in light of the extensive evidence showing harm to children.
The Dangers for Children Are Real Children are particularly vulnerable to RF radiation for several reasons:
- Thinner Skulls and Developing Brains: Children’s bodies are more sensitive to radiation. Their thinner skulls and still-developing brains make them more susceptible to the deeper penetration of electromagnetic waves.
- Increased Lifetime Exposure: Since children start using cell phones at an early age, their cumulative exposure to radiation over a lifetime is significantly higher. This makes early precautions essential to minimize exposure.
- Reproductive Health Risks: Carrying phones in pockets, especially near reproductive organs, can cause long-term harm. For boys, it can damage sperm health, while for girls, it may interfere with ovarian function, leading to future fertility issues.
The mounting evidence is undeniable. RF radiation exposure is linked to DNA damage, oxidative stress, and hormonal disruption—all factors that contribute to chronic diseases. In 2018, the NTP study provided direct evidence that even low-level radiation can cause cancer. The study found an increased incidence of malignant brain tumors in rats exposed to cell phone radiation, leading many scientists to question the safety of cell phones for humans.
We need to demand that our leaders address these real issues. This election is not just about partisan politics or empty promises—it’s about the future of public health and the quality of life for millions of Americans. The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to end critical cancer research is a major public health failure, and none of the candidates are talking about it.
Our votes matter. We need to elect leaders who will restore funding to essential health research and hold regulatory bodies accountable to protect us from proven risks. It’s time to put an end to the political bickering and focus on real, substantial issues that affect us all—starting with the health of our families and the safety of our environment.