To the Melody of ‘Satisfaction’ By Laurie Baron I can’t get no Ivermectin, I can’t get no Ivermectin. ‘Cause I search and I search and I search and I search. I can’t get no, I can’t get no When I’m drivin’ in my car, and Fauci talks on the radio. He’s tellin’ me to go and get my Covid vaccination. To prevent future ventilation. I can’t get no, no, no, … [Read more...] about Satire: Ivermectin
Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court’s rightward lurch put Roe v. Wade on the brink
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - During a 2016 presidential debate, then-candidate Donald Trump made a statement that seemed brash at the time: If he were elected and got the chance to nominate justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion would be overturned. By this time next year, with the court having tilted … [Read more...] about Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court’s rightward lurch put Roe v. Wade on the brink
REPORTERS DESERVE PRAISE FOR TOUGH COVERAGE OF BIDEN
by Carl Golden At one point in his running, four-year war with the news media, former President Donald Trump referred to it as “the enemy of the people,” a remark which rightfully drew a cascade of denunciations from news organizations, academics, members of Congress and the punditocracy which inhabits cable television opinion studios. The remark was needlessly … [Read more...] about REPORTERS DESERVE PRAISE FOR TOUGH COVERAGE OF BIDEN
TEXAS ABORTION LAW (CARTOON)
When human life begins is a question of politics – not biology
Science can observe these various phases of fetal development but cannot determine when human life begins. UrsaHoogle/E+ via Getty Images Sahotra Sarkar, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts A Texas law that aims to eliminate almost all abortions in the state is part of a long-standing nationwide movement to restrict the right to … [Read more...] about When human life begins is a question of politics – not biology
Texas gets U.S. Supreme Court’s nod to keep strict abortion ban
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Texas abortion ban that is the strictest in the United States in almost half a century will remain in place for the foreseeable future after a U.S. Supreme Court decision that raised questions about how it will rule on another upcoming case on women's rights. The court's move late Wednesday to leave … [Read more...] about Texas gets U.S. Supreme Court’s nod to keep strict abortion ban
Afghanistan- A Lesson in Nation-Building
Afghanistan was a series of blunders right from the beginning. Our goal in invading this primitive Islamic nation, or rather a conglomeration of Islamic tribes, was to hunt down Osama Bin Laden and members of Al Qaeda to punish them for 9/11. We also wanted to make certain that Afghanistan would no longer be a sanctuary for extremist Islamic Groups intent on damaging America … [Read more...] about Afghanistan- A Lesson in Nation-Building
New WHO hub is a vital weapon to combat health pandemics
A new exceptionally significant step in the long combat against COVID-19 and its devastating variants has occurred with the inauguration of a scientific Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin, Germany. This is a vital science-based step that will greatly help to prevent recurrence of politically-charged intractable controversies similar to those over the … [Read more...] about New WHO hub is a vital weapon to combat health pandemics
TURN OUT THE LIGHTS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
I have a very non-bold prediction. A year from now, a majority of Americans will be satisfied with the way President Biden handled the withdrawal out of Afghanistan. And those still giving him low marks won’t remember why. Case in point: We lost fewer Americans in Afghanistan than we lost to Covid during the Trump presidency (sic), a virus he admitted he downplayed. Ask a … [Read more...] about TURN OUT THE LIGHTS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Roe v. Wade in Grave Danger as Supreme Court Lets Texas Abortion Ban Take Effect
"Access to almost all abortion has just been cut off for millions of people. The impact will be immediate and devastating." by Jake Johnson Common Dreams A draconian Texas law banning abortions beyond around six weeks of pregnancy took effect at midnight after the conservative U.S. Supreme Court did not act to block it on Tuesday, a decision that could have major … [Read more...] about Roe v. Wade in Grave Danger as Supreme Court Lets Texas Abortion Ban Take Effect
Texas’s near-total abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Chung and Gabriella Borter (Reuters) -A Texas ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect on Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court did not act on a request by abortion rights groups to block the law, which would prohibit the vast majority of abortions in the state. Abortion providers worked until almost the midnight deadline, when … [Read more...] about Texas’s near-total abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction
Dance non-stop for 12 days and 12 nights? One man did it.
Is it possible for a person to dance non-stop for 12 days and 12 nights? Well, it depends on which 12 days and 12 nights. According to the British book Murders Myths and Monuments of North Staffordshire, in the year 1752 CE, a man in the British village of Endon bet that he could dance non-stop from the evening of September 2nd to the morning of September 14th. That is … [Read more...] about Dance non-stop for 12 days and 12 nights? One man did it.
Disastrous Forest Fire At Lake Tahoe Was Inevitable
A disastrous forest fire at Lake Tahoe was inevitable. Climate change isn't necessarily the reason, although it is a contributing factor. Before explaining why a fire was inevitable, consider the following report from ABC News: "A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds … [Read more...] about Disastrous Forest Fire At Lake Tahoe Was Inevitable
Biden fends off criticism of U.S. exit from Afghanistan
Published by Reuters(Reuters) -President Joe Biden took responsibility on Tuesday for the tumultuous U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan, saying it was the best available option after a leading Republican foe described it as a self-inflicted wound that had made America less safe. Earlier in the day, the Taliban celebrated their victory over the United States, firing guns into the … [Read more...] about Biden fends off criticism of U.S. exit from Afghanistan
Why are Hospitals Changing their HVAC Design for Better Flexibility?
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored what disease experts already knew about how vital airflow and filtration are in preventing the spread of illness. Now, hospitals are reinventing their heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve air quality and aid in recovery. Upgrades allow facilities to manage airflow more effectively and prevent diseases from … [Read more...] about Why are Hospitals Changing their HVAC Design for Better Flexibility?
Explainer: What happens now that U.S. troops have left Afghanistan?
Published by Reuters(Adding dropped word in first paragraph) By Idrees Ali and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For the first time since 2001 there are no American troops in Afghanistan after the United States completed the evacuation of most of its citizens and thousands of at-risk Afghans. More than 114,000 people have been airlifted from Kabul airport in the past two … [Read more...] about Explainer: What happens now that U.S. troops have left Afghanistan?
Afghanistan: Military Mission Completed, Diplomatic Mission Continues
The last U.S. military aircraft has left Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport according to Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of U.S. Central Command, in a video conference that just concluded, marking the end of America’s longest war, a war that sadly took the lives of nearly 2,500 U.S. troops. It closes a chapter in U.S. military history "likely … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Military Mission Completed, Diplomatic Mission Continues
Anti-vaccination anti-mask political activist leaders and talk show hosts dropping like flies due to Covid
There's a parade of stories about anti-vax activist leaders and right-wing talk show hosts dropping like flies due to Covid. These are the folks who've led rallies or, in the case of the talk show hosts, pooh-poohed or even opposed vaccinations and mask wearing. You can't exactly call them "the best and the brightest." Each story is sad and alarming: how many of their … [Read more...] about Anti-vaccination anti-mask political activist leaders and talk show hosts dropping like flies due to Covid
As recall looms, California governor aims to galvanize Democrats
Published by ReutersBy Sharon Bernstein SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom and his supporters are stepping up their fight against a Republican-backed recall with a barrage of door knocks, text messages and outreach to communities of color as opinion polls show the Democrat in danger of losing. The group Voto Latino exclusively told Reuters it plans … [Read more...] about As recall looms, California governor aims to galvanize Democrats
‘Didn’t need to happen’: Pentagon seeks answers for deadly attack
Published by ReutersBy Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - By Wednesday night, U.S. intelligence agencies were near certain that an attack was imminent outside Kabul airport, triggering a State Department warning to American citizens to leave the area immediately. Just over 12 hours later, a suicide bomber walked through the large crowds to a gate manned by U.S. troops and … [Read more...] about ‘Didn’t need to happen’: Pentagon seeks answers for deadly attack