Maxwell R. Rowshandel

Recent Actions by the Trump Administration Target Children with Disabilities Proposed rules, reductions in force, threaten roughly 100,000 children who rely on Supplemental Security Income, plus others in need of support and

The Trump Admin's shameful attacks on kids with disabilities are happening on every front: legislation (OBBB), regs, and RIFs. The Social Security Administration's new proposed rule to limit SSI eligibility is yet another example. 1/ firstfocus.org/update/recen...

I got a bonus and a raise. Then DOGE fired me for ‘performance.’ Trump and Musk are lying to get rid of people like me.

Thank you Home of the Brave for giving me the opportunity to share my story. I am honored to be part of an initiative to amplify the voices of federal workers who serve the American people as they are being threatened, bullied, and illegally fired: open.substack.com/pub/ofthebra...

Maxwell - Home of the Brave Maxwell, a former CDC employee and Presidential Management Fellow, was illegally fired twice under the guise of “efficiency”. Despite receiving promotions and performance bonuses, Maxwell and many of ...

The Trump administration didn’t just illegally fire me once—it fired me twice. I recently spoke to Home of the Brave about my experience and how the gutting of the CDC under the guise of "efficiency" threatens the health of all Americans: ofthebrave.org/testimonials...

Chaos and Confusion: The future of childhood vaccines in an anti-vax Administration The Advisory Council of Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets tomorrow and many experts fear it will vote to  remove or delay recommendations for the

The Advisory Council of Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets today, and vaccines that save childrens' lives are at risk of becoming unavailable. Read more about it in my blog with Averi Pakulis: firstfocus.org/update/chaos...

FDA greenlights sale of e-cigarettes, threatening another generation with addiction and cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given an official thumbs up for the continued marketing and sale of five controversial Juul e-cigarette

The FDA green-lit the sale of e-cigarettes, threatening another generation with addiction and cancer. Read more in my blog with Averi Pakulis: firstfocus.org/update/fda-g...

YouTube video by Federal Workers Against DOGE Former CDC employee Maxwell Rowshandel on Supporting Federal Workers

Check out this message from @maxwellrowshandel.bsky.social, former CDC employee, on challenges federal workers face and how to support them.

Excerpt from launch event for the “I Do Solemnly Swear” audio series.

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#idosolemnlyswear #werefuse #doge

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In February, I was fired by the Trump administration. This summer I spoke to More Perfect Union about my experience and how RFK Jr.’s HHS is threatening health and safety. www.instagram.com/reel/DHWEljB...

COVID-19 vaccines for healthy kids & pregnant women have been removed from CDC’s recommended schedule despite ongoing risks like long COVID and MIS-C. Experts warn.

Our latest analysis explains how this endangers children & undermines vaccine confidence.
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Trump Administration’s removal of COVID-19 from recommended childhood vaccines endangers children, families, and confidence in all vaccinations | First Focus on Children On May 27th, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commission...

The Trump Administration’s removal of COVID-19 from recommended childhood vaccines endangers children, families, and confidence in all vaccinations. Read more from @firstfocus.bsky.social: