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The Federal Government’s Response to Covid
The congressional Covid-19 select committee held a hearing on the federal government’s response to the pandemic. Three witnesses selected by the Republican majority spoke: physicians Jay Bhattacharya, Martin Kulldorff, and Marty Makary. The hearing “perpetuated the narrative that they were ignored and silenced––though we know that they advised governors and President Trump.”
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Groups Calling for End to Yemen War Which Has Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The Norwegian Refugee Council states: “The international community today showed it has abandoned Yemen at this crucial crossroads, with a mere quarter of the amount needed to support the millions of Yemenis who require urgent assistance. This is woefully inadequate and gives the signal that some humans are less valuable than others.”
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Carter Blocked Abourezk’s Resolution to Hostage Crisis
In 2002, Abourezk went on a delegation to Baghdad organized by the Institute for Public Accuracy, meeting with the Iraqi leadership. Just after that delegation, the Iraqi government allowed the weapons inspectors, which Bill Clinton had withdrawn in 1998, back into the country. Some hoped the invasion, which took place almost exactly 20 years ago, could be prevented, but George W. Bush proceeded regardless.
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Mask Mandates: Bret Stephens Gets It Wrong
The New York Times ran a misleading opinion piece by Bret Stephens this week on the benefits of mask mandates. Public health experts quickly responded to clarify the issue.
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Biden: * “Must Negotiate” on Ukraine * Caving to Israel on Iran War Threats
“NATO’s relentless escalation of its proxy war in Ukraine has endangered world security, while escalating inflation and lowering living standards for working people in the United States. Though we all deplore the illegal Russian invasion, we must accept that there can be no final victory over a nuclear armed power. Continued NATO arms deliveries will only prolong the suffering of Ukrainians, while risking global nuclear war.”
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“Dangerous and Unethical”: New York Removes Mask Mandate for Health Care Settings
New York State lifted its blanket mask mandate for health facilities last week. Advocates say that lobbyists have pushed against Covid workplace protections, arguing workplaces should defer to CDC guidance. But CDC guidance has gotten weaker and weaker over time.
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Train Disaster: Causes and Solutions
“Rail workers — who have been blocked by the Biden White House in seeking basic workplace guarantees such as sick leave — can’t be the only force holding rail carriers accountable in critical matters of public safety. The Department of Transportation — which has long treated rail carriers as clients rather than regulatory subjects — needs to meet the present public-safety crisis with more extensive and robust regulatory measures.”
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NATO’s Sweden and Finland Campaign
Neither the mainstream media nor politicians have the civil courage to address the conflict. It’s only about the war and only about Russia/Putin who must be punished, no matter the price to be paid by future generations. If we survive. …
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Ohio Train Derailment: Braking Systems and Health Impacts
Days after a train derailment prompted a “controlled release” of chemicals onboard, residents of East Palestine, Ohio are no longer under an evacuation order. But residents are now reporting sore throats, burning eyes, and respiratory issues; local wildlife––including thousands of fish, backyard chickens, and a skulk of foxes––have also been reported sick or dead.
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Video: Israeli Military Assault Palestinian Human Rights Defender, Even with New Yorker Reporter on Hand
The Israeli military assaulted UN-Recognized Human Rights Defender Amro on the closed Shuhada Street in occupied Hebron. The assault, which was caught on camera in a viral video, happened in front of New Yorker correspondent Lawrence Wright, who said the Israeli military misrepresented the incident.
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