The American Academy of Pediatrics Punished Me For Speaking Up About Gaza
The author, a pediatrician, was removed from their leadership role in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for speaking out against the organization's handling of the Gaza genocide. The AAP had previously apologized for its historical racism but failed to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been accused of moral failure for not speaking out against the Gaza genocide. The author, a board-certified pediatrician, was removed from their leadership role for urging the AAP to follow its stated principles on health equity. The AAP had previously apologized for its historical racism in 2020. In 2024, over 100 pediatricians sent a letter to the AAP Board and CEO, stating that unless the organization advocated for all children, it did not represent them. The AAP leadership seemed unconcerned about losing members. The author's removal was part of a larger pattern of complicity from the organization.
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