RF Safe

Electromagnetic radiation is the invisible backbone of modern civilization: from mobile phone signals and Wi-Fi connections to satellite communications and radio broadcasts, our daily lives revolve around technology that relies on traveling electromagnetic waves. Yet few people ponder the underlying physics that empowers these marvels. How exactly do electric and magnetic fields “detach” from wires […]

Our relationship with wireless technology is both empowering and unsettling. On one hand, smartphones and wireless broadband have opened new worlds of convenience and communication—our personal and professional lives often depend on lightning-fast connections. On the other hand, legitimate concerns about the health and environmental effects of these ever-present radiofrequency (RF) signals have surfaced. Governments, […]

Why “Live Free or Die” Matters Now More Than Ever Imagine living in a place whose state motto is “Live Free or Die,” a proud reminder that individual liberties are sacrosanct. You’d expect any threat to public safety—particularly one that might affect children in their schools—would be vigilantly investigated, right? That’s exactly what happened in […]

How Entropic Waste, Unheeded Science, and a Forgotten Mandate Imperil Our Future The Silent Disconnect It’s a crisp morning at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) building in Washington, D.C. Across the plaza stands a small protest: parents, teachers, and concerned citizens clutch homemade signs reading “Stop the Towers” and “Protect Our Children.” They are angry, […]

A Silent Crisis In a modest suburban home, a child struggles to finish her homework. She fidgets restlessly, losing track of her thoughts. Her mother sighs—another recommendation for ADHD testing. Across the country, in a high-rise apartment, a father notices his toddler no longer meets his gaze or giggles at bedtime stories. The doctors mention […]

A Future in Peril A mother tries to calm her nine-year-old daughter whose mind is racing, her body twitching with a seemingly boundless energy yet unable to complete even the simplest tasks. A father notices his once-inquisitive toddler drifting away—no longer meeting his gaze, no longer captivated by the family’s bedtime stories. Doctors offer labels—ADHD, […]

A MOUSE THAT FORGOT ITS CHEESE Somewhere in a Yale laboratory, a pregnant mouse is quietly bombarded by radiofrequency (RF) signals. She doesn’t look unusual: her fur is sleek, her movements agile. The real surprises come after her pups are born. They grow up confused, agitated—easily distracted and prone to bizarre lapses in memory. In […]

A Deep Dive into the Invisible Forces Shaping—and Threatening—Our Children’s Future In a cramped university lab half a century ago, a scientist named Harold Burr posited a revolutionary idea: that all living organisms are guided by “fields” of bioelectricity. While genetic codes provided raw materials, he suggested that an invisible tapestry of electrical patterns shaped […]

Michael Levin’s research emphasizes that bioelectricity is a universal signaling modality, integral to cellular communication, tissue patterning, and overall morphogenesis. His studies have revealed how cells use membrane voltage gradients (Vmem) not only to maintain their individual states but also to coordinate collective behaviors. This framework positions bioelectric potentials as a “language” through which cells […]

The document titled “Field-mediated Bioelectric Basis of Morphogenetic Prepatterning: A Computational Study” delves into how bioelectric fields contribute to the organization and development of cellular patterns during morphogenesis. It emphasizes the role of bioelectric communication as a control system that helps regulate spatial and temporal processes during development. Here’s an explanation and how this could […]

A Playbook of Deception In the early 1990s, researchers stumbled upon unsettling evidence that cell phone radiation might damage DNA. Instead of championing further investigation, certain industry insiders actively engaged in a campaign to sow doubt. One newly exposed internal document—nicknamed the “Wargame” memo—pulls the curtain back on an orchestrated effort to manipulate public perception […]

In 1993, the FDA’s internal memo revealed a startling truth: microwaves from devices like cell phones could “strongly suggest” an ability to accelerate cancer development. That finding alone should have triggered sweeping public health reforms, new research, and updates to safety standards. Instead, in the years that followed, laws were passed that effectively silenced public […]

In 1993, two FDA scientists issued a memo that should have sparked sweeping action. Their internal analysis concluded that microwaves could “accelerate the development of cancer.” Yet instead of making this urgent finding public, the FDA downplayed the risks and shifted focus to uncertainty and reassurance. This memo, now revealed through a Freedom of Information […]

A Crisis No One Saw Coming A child lost. A father forever changed. A nation deceived by laws that contradict each other at its very core. For more than three decades, Americans—especially children—have lived under the ceaseless hum of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), emitted from the ubiquitous cell towers, routers, and wireless devices woven into modern […]

In 1995, John Coates faced an unspeakable tragedy: his firstborn daughter succumbed to a neural tube defect at birth. Rather than surrender to grief, John channeled his pain into a personal vow—“to fight the ignorance” that had taken her life and ensure that other families wouldn’t suffer the same preventable harm. That promise led him […]

Few narratives in public-health advocacy are as deeply personal or heartrending as the origin story of RF Safe. Founded by John Coates, RF Safe traces its inception to a defining moment of profound sorrow—the loss of Coates’s daughter, Angel Leigh Coates, to a rare neural tube defect (NTD) at birth. What began as a father’s […]

They say the greatest threats are those we cannot see. For over three decades, millions of Americans—especially children—have lived under a silent assault, bathed in invisible currents of electromagnetic radiation emitted by cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, and an ever-growing galaxy of wireless devices. As autism rates and neurological disorders skyrocket, one of the most confounding […]

For over 30 years, Americans have unknowingly lived under laws that strip away their constitutional freedoms while exposing their families to unchecked health risks. Our First and Tenth Amendment rights have been quietly eroded by a single, unconstitutional law—Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This law has paved the way for the unchecked […]

Dear President Trump, In 1968, Congress demonstrated true foresight by enacting Public Law 90-602 (Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act), mandating federal agencies to protect Americans from the potential dangers of electronic radiation. This law required the FDA to research, regulate, and educate the public about radiation risks, ensuring that technological advancement did not […]

By John Coates, Founder of RF Safe My name is John Coates, and I am the founder of RF Safe. My journey in this fight began with loss. I wasn’t able to protect my first child, Angel Leigh Coates, from the risks of RF radiation. Out of ignorance, I didn’t know the dangers that were […]

There’s no denying it anymore—autism rates are rising, year after year, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. In the face of this alarming trend, one fact becomes clear: our current system is broken, and it won’t be fixed until Americans regain their freedom to question technology on the grounds of health concerns. This […]

“If your child or grandchild won’t look you in the eyes, ask yourself: why didn’t you speak up? Not speaking up has consequences.” —A Parent’s Plea I. A SILENT EPIDEMIC America is facing a hidden crisis—one that stretches from suburban schoolyards to the corridors of Washington, D.C. It’s a crisis built on disregarded laws, corporate […]

In 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-602, known as the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act. This landmark legislation was a bold step forward, mandating research, public education, and regulatory oversight to ensure that electronic products emitting radiation, from X-rays to microwave ovens, would not harm human health. It was a proactive, science-first approach, […]

There’s a disturbing truth buried in the layers of bureaucracy, lobbying, and regulatory loopholes that govern wireless radiation in America: the very laws meant to protect us have been undermined by unconstitutional amendments and industry-driven policies that prioritize profit over public health. In 1968, Congress passed the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act (Public […]