The Wellness Hustle

An editorial illustration showing RFK Jr. in a dramatic, theatrical pose at a podium marked “Health Freedom,” with collapsed government structures, falling paperwork, and supplement bottles symbolizing unregulated wellness products. In the background, disabled children, community clinics, and educational systems appear neglected. The image uses satirical exaggeration to critique how branding and profit have taken priority over genuine public health solutions.

How RFK Jr. Turned “Health Freedom” Into a Brand—and a Business “We don’t have a health care system—we have a sick care system.” —Robert F. Kennedy Jr. That line sounds good. Like something you might nod along to over coffee with a friend or colleague. Like a truth someone finally had the guts to say […]

Head Starts Denied, Fresh Food Replaced, Silence Sustained

A satirical cartoon illustration of a food pyramid made of ultra-processed items like soda, chips, and supplements. At the top, a suited bureaucrat holds a wearable fitness tracker and waves a flag labeled “Food Freedom.” Below, disabled families are blocked by fences labeled “Medicaid Cuts” and “Program Delays.” A large billboard in the background reads, “We Can’t Afford Fresh Food—But We Can Afford to Monitor You.”

Field Dispatch: Volume III The Darker Side of the Spectrum | July 13, 2025 While the media churns over headlines, hearings, and campaign chaos, the real machinery of this administration grinds on. Each week, we trace the policies, silences, and actions that most impact disabled Americans, non-speaking autistics, and families living at the edge of […]