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Cholera is Making a Comeback — and the World Doesn’t Have Enough Vaccines by Ellen Ioanes May 2, 2024 Introduction: (Vox) Amid a global resurgence of cholera, the world is fighting with one hand tied behind its back. The global stockpile of the oral cholera vaccine — a supply whose needs are diffic...

Corporate Profiteering Schemes That Drive Inflation Detailed at Senate Hearing by Brett Wilkins May 2, 2024 Introduction: (Common Dreams) Progressive policy experts took aim at corporate greed and profiteering during a Thursday U.S. Senate hearing on "shrinkflation," the process of reduci...

The DEA Is Finally Reclassifying Pot as Less Dangerous by Julia Métraux April 30, 2024 Introduction: (Mother Jones) On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing that cannabis be reclassified from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, a class...

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy Source: AP Read more: https://apnews.com/article/united-methodist-lgbtq-clergy-general-conference-acabe18fe22b6838e3005ad8895534fa Stories directly citing the AP suffer the disadvantage that the links are often disabled over time. There was ...

Donald Trump Will Speak at the Libertarian Convention. by Tim Murphy May 1, 2024 Introduction: (Mother Jones) On Wednesday, the Libertarian Party revealed a special guest speaker at its convention in late May. Surprise! It’s former President Donald Trump. “This momentous occasion will mark the firs...

The NYPD’s “Outside Agitators” Narrative Is an Excuse for Force by Inae Oh May 2, 2024 Introduction: (Mother Jones) The morning after the New York Police Department arrested pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, the city’s mayor appeared satisfied. “This is not a department that was de...

The Inside Scoop on How America Became Obsessed With Protein by Elana Spivack May 1, 2024 Introduction: (Inverse) America can’t get enough protein. From whey smoothies to protein-packed pancakes, pasta, and ice cream, the muscle-building macronutrient has become the guaranteed solution to all healt...

Tuesday, April 30 NPR/PBS/Marist General Election: Trump vs. Biden Trump 48, Biden 50 Biden +2 General Election: Trump vs. Biden vs. Kennedy vs. West vs. Stein Trump 42, Biden 42, Kennedy 11, West 2, Stein 2 Tie Real Clear Politics summary: https://www.realclearpolling.com/latest-polls NPR/PBS/Mari...

Regulating Cholesterol Levels Might be the Key to Improving Cancer Treatment April 30, 2024 Introduction: (Eurekalert) A team of researchers from Aarhus University has made a remarkable discovery that could improve cancer treatment and the treatment of a number of other illnesses. The key lies in r...

NYPD Officers Descend on Columbia University Campus to Clear Protest by Phil Helsel April 30, 2024 Introduction: (NBC) After the NYPD entered campus tonight, Columbia blamed the actions of protesters for the situation. “We regret that protesters have chosen to escalate the situation through their a...