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3. That would be so great
Tue Aug 20, 2024, 03:55 PM
Aug 2024

I remember seeing her videos during the dark days of the pandemic. Her empathy and her ability to inspire kids were quite moving:



Unfortunately, she was basically hounded out of her public health job by right-wing anti-science idiots:
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/dr-amy-acton-orders-pressure/95-444266a1-bdf0-497a-8db6-c737bf7bfca6

She has a remarkable life story and an impressive record in medical and philanthropic work:
https://www.newyorker.com/news/us-journal/how-america-can-avoid-dual-cataclysms

I hope it works out for Dr. Acton to run and serve as Ohio governor. Whatever she does, I’m sure she’ll find a way to make a difference.

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