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Protesters demonstrate against abortion restrictions. (Photo: )

New York To Step Up Abortion Services; Open Doors to Out-of-State Women

Keith GirardMay 9, 2022

New York is set to become a haven for women in need of abortion services--including those from out-of-state. ...

HEALTHPOLITICS

A surgical nurse preps a patient in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: US Navy)

COVID-19 IS NOT OVER; New Virus Sparks 3rd Wave Just as U.S. Drops Guard

Keith GirardMarch 17, 2022

COVID-19 infections and deaths--on the decline since the Omicron variant arrived--are expected to spike again....

HEALTH

The Roberts Court, from left to right: Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor Standing from left to right: Justices Brett M. Kavanaugh, Elena Kagan, Neil M. Gorsuch, and Amy Coney Barrett. Photo: Fred Schilling)

COVID-19: Death, Illness Loom After Politically Sullied Supreme Court Strips Mandates

Keith GirardJanuary 15, 2022

The Supreme Court's conservative majority has condemned tens of thousands of Americans to COVID-19 deaths and illness and likely prolonged the pandemic for another year or more....

HEALTHPOLITICS

Pandemic Death Toll Could Hit 1 Million by Spring; Tougher Curbs on Unvaxed Needed

Keith GirardNovember 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to persist, fueled by nearly 120 million unvaccinated Americans who are allowing the virus to sustain itself and potentially incubate into new, deadlier variants....

CULTUREHEALTH

Widespread use of face masks are effective against COVID-19, new study finds. (Photo: Bratislava SG region)

Do Masks Really Work? Definitive New Study Has Answer; Refutes Right-Wing Claims

Keith GirardNovember 16, 2021

Mandatory wearing of masks and practicing social distancing with masks reduced infection rates by 93.5 percent and 98.1 percent, respectively....

HEALTHPOLITICS

The faces of COVID-19 patients, who have gone on to win the Herman Cain Freedom Award. (Photo: Reddit)

Anti-Vaxxers Dying Horrid Deaths in a Vortex of Their Own COVID-19 Lies, Disbelief

Keith GirardSeptember 7, 2021

Activist anti-vaxxers flood social media with COVID-19 lies and misinformation. Then, they die....

CULTUREHEALTH

Texas and Florida Govs. Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis have killed hundreds with their COVID policies. (Photo NYI Collage)

COVID-19 Swamps Texas, Florida; Govs. Abbott, DeSantis Must Resign Now

Keith GirardAugust 10, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis must resign and allow state lawmakers to enact emergency measures to address the surge in COVID-19 cases....

HEALTHPOLITICS

Sarah Palin advises to wear a mask, contrary to Fox News pundits. (Photo: )

Right-wing Darling Sarah Palin Refutes Fox News on Dangers of COVID-19 (video)

Keith GirardApril 1, 2021

Sarah Palin has learned the hard way that underplaying the danger of COVID-19 like many right-wing pundits, poses a serious risk to your health....

CULTUREHEALTH

Facebook, Twitter Biggest Sources of Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Info — State AGs

Keith GirardMarch 24, 2021

Facebook and Twitter are major sources of COVID-19 vaccine disinformation and are doing little to curb anti-vaxxers on their platforms....

CULTUREHEALTH

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been hit over nursing home deaths in a new state report. (Photo: Getty)

Cuomo Achilles’ Heel: Botched COVID-19 in Nursing Homes Could Dent Political Ambitions

Keith GirardJanuary 28, 2021

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's political future soared with his early handling of the pandemic, but it may also turn out to be his Achilles' heel....

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Donald Trump COVID crisis: The president has been infected by COVID-19. He is at severe risk of death. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Trump COVID Crisis: Prognosis; Next 72-Hours Could Determine Life or Death

Keith GirardOctober 2, 2020

Donald Trump’s COVID-19 symptoms have been called “mild” by the White House, but the next 48 to 72 hours will determine the president’s fate and the prognosis is not good....

HEALTHPOLITICS

Protesters gather outside the Ohio statehouse to demonstrate against coronavirus restrictions. (Photo:

Trump Self-Destructs Amid Briefings Chaos, Bizarre Tweet Backing Extremist Protests

Keith GirardApril 22, 2020

Donald Trump’s erratic COVID-19 briefings have been slowly eroding his credibility, but his bizarre “LIBERATE” tweets in support of angry mobs protesting his own policies have pushed his approval ratings to a new low in the latest polls....

HEALTHPOLITICS

William Barr (left) is falling in line behind the President on Michael Flynn, leading to calls for his resignation. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Trump Ready to Put Nation at Risk to Save His Presidency (Video)

Keith GirardMarch 23, 2020

Donald Trump appears ready to put the nation at risk to the coronavirus pandemic to restart the economy, and hopefully spark a stock market rebound that will save his battered presidency....

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Miley Cyrus is one of several artists who have canceled shows. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Coronavirus Cancellations for Musical Acts, Tours, Festivals Mounting

Keith GirardMarch 14, 2020

Musical acts around the globe are canceling or postponing tours and appearances as a result of the coronavirus crisis, which has also knocked out several major music events....

BREAKING NEWSHEALTH

Jennifer Nuzzo, a Johns Hopkins health expert, says Trump's travel ban will be ineffective against the coronavirus. (Photo: CSpan/ScreenCap)

Trump Coronavirus Travel Ban Called ‘Ineffective’ by Johns Hopkins Expert (Video)

Keith GirardMarch 12, 2020

President Trump European travel ban, announced last night (Mar. 11), is unlikely to be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus, since the illness is already circulating within the U.S. population....

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