Daily Archives: July 22, 2019

2019-07-22: News Headlines

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2019-07-22). The Herpes Vaccine and Some of the Most Bizarre Human Experiments You Most Likely Never Heard of. globalresearch.ca Herpes also known as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) a disease dating back centuries and is one of the oldest diseases known to man. In ancient Greece, the term "herpes" was first categorized for migratory (basically creeping or crawling) skin lesions. …

California Nurses Association (2019-07-22). Registered Nurses Applaud Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust's Decision to Buy Watsonville Community Hospital. indybay.org July 19, 2019 – Registered nurses, doctors, community activists, and residents applaud Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust's decision to exercise its right of first refusal to buy Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) from Quorum, announced the California Nurses Association today.

The Canary (2019-07-22). Health warning as heatwave due to sweep the UK. thecanary.co England's chief nurse has urged people to check on their neighbours as a heatwave hits parts of the UK for the start of the school summer holidays.Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England, said people should take care as temperatures rise, while Asthma UK urged sufferers to keep up their medication.The mercury is expected to hit 34C (95F) in London on Wednesday as Downing Street prepares for the arrival of a new prime minister.A dog enjoys the sea during sunny conditions in Camber, East Sussex (Gareth Fuller/PA)May said: "Like lots of people I'm looking forward to having fun in the sun with family and friends…

Staff (2019-07-22). Media Insist on Repackaging Terrifying Stories as 'Uplifting'. truthdig.com "No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so employees at Home…

Staff (2019-07-22). Media Insists on Repackaging Terrifying Stories as 'Uplifting'. truthdig.com "No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so employees at Home…

Staff (2019-07-21). Which 2020 Democrats Are Taking Money From the Health Care Industry? truthout.org | | Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) called on fellow Democratic presidential candidates to reject contributions from the healthcare industry last week, a renewed effort to distinguish himself from a progressive field that has often adopted his policy positions. | The Vermont senator's announcement came days after campaig…

Alan MacLeod (2019-07-21). Media Just Can't Stop Presenting Horrifying Stories as 'Uplifting' Perseverance Porn. fair.org by Alan MacLeod "No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so emp…

Alan MacLeod (2019-07-21). Media Just Can't Stop Presenting Horrifying Stories as 'Uplifting' Perseverance Porn. fair.org "No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so employees at Home…

Staff (2019-07-20). "The Squad" Keeps the Focus on Bold Policies to Fight Inequality. truthout.org | | "We are one of the wealthiest countries in the history of this world. And yet millions of adults in the United States still don't have health insurance," Rep. Ilhan Omar told an audience of her Minnesota constituents on Thursday evening. | A day after the president of the United States incited rallygoers to chant "send her home," the congresswoman was in her home district, hosting a policy-heavy…

Bruce E. Levine (2019-07-19). The Groundbreaking Public Health Study That Should Change U.S. Society—But Won't. counterpunch.org What variable is associated with a 12 times greater likelihood of a suicide attempt—and also doubles the likelihood of cancer, heart disease, or stroke? In the late 1990s, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study revealed a stunningly powerful relationship between childhood trauma and later adult emotional difficulties and physical health problems. Two decades after the More

Staff (2019-07-18). Headlines for July 18, 2019. democracynow.org House Lawmakers Vote to Table Trump Impeachment Resolution, Trump Renews Racist Attacks on Four Progressive Congresswomen, Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill Affirming the Right to Boycott, House Votes to Bar Trump's Planned Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, U.S. to Deploy 500 Troops to Saudi Air Base, Sudan's Military Rulers Agree to Share Power with Civilian Protesters, United Nations Declares Global Health Emergency as Ebola Spreads, Puerto Ricans Demand Resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló over Hateful Messages, AG Barr & Commerce Secretary Ross Held in Contempt of Congress, Sen. Rand Paul Blocks Vote on S…

Staff (2019-07-17). Amazon Workers Demand Fair Pay & Conditions as Company Continues Undercutting Rivals. democracynow.org While online shoppers around the world flocked to Amazon's mega-sale "Prime Day" this week, the retail giant faced growing outrage from protesters, workers and lawmakers for its unsafe working conditions and collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Demonstrators in Seattle delivered a petition with over 270,000 signatures to Amazon headquarters demanding it stop exploiting workers and cooperating with ICE. Lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar, co-signed a letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration demanding a full investigation into Amazon's wor…

splcenter (2019-07-12). Weekend Read: Jim Crow's fingerprints are on Florida's new voting law. splcenter.org Voting is not a privilege but a right that is essential for a healthy, well-functioning democracy.

Isiah Holmes (2019-07-10). Racism: Milwaukee's Public Health Emergency. progressive.org One of the most segregated cities in the United States takes on racism as a health issue.

2019-07-22: Social Media Postees

Media Insists on Repackaging Terrifying Stories as 'Uplifting'
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-07-22
"No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so employees at Home…
truthdig.com/articles/media-insists-on-r…

Media Insist on Repackaging Terrifying Stories as 'Uplifting'
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-07-22
"No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so employees at Home…
truthdig.com/articles/media-insists-on-r…

The Herpes Vaccine and Some of the Most Bizarre Human Experiments You Most Likely Never Heard of
Timothy Alexander Guzman | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-22
Herpes also known as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) a disease dating back centuries and is one of the oldest diseases known to man. In ancient Greece, the term "herpes" was first categorized for migratory (basically creeping or crawling) skin lesions. …
globalresearch.ca/herpes-vaccine-some-most-bizarre-human-experiments-you-most-likely-never-heard/5684237

Registered Nurses Applaud Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust's Decision to Buy Watsonville Community Hospital
California Nurses Association | indybay.org | 2019-07-22
July 19, 2019 – Registered nurses, doctors, community activists, and residents applaud Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust's decision to exercise its right of first refusal to buy Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) from Quorum, announced the California Nurses Association today.
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/07/19/1882485…

Health warning as heatwave due to sweep the UK
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2019-07-22
England's chief nurse has urged people to check on their neighbours as a heatwave hits parts of the UK for the start of the school summer holidays.Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England, said people should take care as temperatures rise, while Asthma UK urged sufferers to keep up their medication.The mercury is expected to hit 34C (95F) in London on Wednesday as Downing Street prepares for the arrival of a new prime minister.A dog enjoys the sea during sunny conditions in Camber, East Sussex (Gareth Fuller/PA)May said: "Like lots of people I'm looking forward to having fun in the sun with family and friends…
thecanary.co/discovery/news-discovery/2019/07/22/health-warning-as-heatwave-due-to-sweep-the-uk/

Media Just Can't Stop Presenting Horrifying Stories as 'Uplifting' Perseverance Porn
Alan MacLeod | fair.org | 2019-07-21
by Alan MacLeod "No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so emp…
fair.org/home/media-just-cant-stop-prese…

Which 2020 Democrats Are Taking Money From the Health Care Industry?
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-07-21
| Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) called on fellow Democratic presidential candidates to reject contributions from the healthcare industry last week, a renewed effort to distinguish himself from a progressive field that has often adopted his policy positions. | The Vermont senator's announcement came days after campaig…
truthout.org/articles/which-2020-democra…

Media Just Can't Stop Presenting Horrifying Stories as 'Uplifting' Perseverance Porn
Alan MacLeod | fair.org | 2019-07-21
"No… it's not awesome at all. It's a painful indictment of the state of healthcare in America," reads the first comment under this tweet by Fox 5 DC ( 5/28/19). | "THIS IS AWESOME!" That's how Fox 5 DC described its story ( 5/28/19) about Logan Moore of Cedartown, GA, a disabled two-year-old whose parents were unable to afford to buy him a walker, so employees at Home…
fair.org/home/media-just-cant-stop-prese…

"The Squad" Keeps the Focus on Bold Policies to Fight Inequality
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-07-20
| "We are one of the wealthiest countries in the history of this world. And yet millions of adults in the United States still don't have health insurance," Rep. Ilhan Omar told an audience of her Minnesota constituents on Thursday evening. | A day after the president of the United States incited rallygoers to chant "send her home," the congresswoman was in her home district, hosting a policy-heavy…
truthout.org/articles/the-squad-keeps-th…

The Groundbreaking Public Health Study That Should Change U.S. Society–But Won't
Bruce E. Levine | counterpunch.org | 2019-07-19
What variable is associated with a 12 times greater likelihood of a suicide attempt–and also doubles the likelihood of cancer, heart disease, or stroke? In the late 1990s, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study revealed a stunningly powerful relationship between childhood trauma and later adult emotional difficulties and physical health problems. Two decades after the…
counterpunch.org/2019/07/19/the-groundbr…

Amazon Workers Demand Fair Pay & Conditions as Company Continues Undercutting Rivals
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-07-17
While online shoppers around the world flocked to Amazon's mega-sale "Prime Day" this week, the retail giant faced growing outrage from protesters, workers and lawmakers for its unsafe working conditions and collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Demonstrators in Seattle delivered a petition with over 270,000 signatures to Amazon headquarters demanding it stop exploiting workers and cooperating with ICE. Lawmakers, including Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ilhan Omar, co-signed a letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration demanding a full investigation into Amazon's wor…
www.democracynow.org/2019/7/17/amazon_wo…

Weekend Read: Jim Crow's fingerprints are on Florida's new voting law
splcenter.org | 2019-07-12
Voting is not a privilege but a right that is essential for a healthy, well-functioning democracy.
splcenter.org/news/2019/07/12/weekend-re…

Racism: Milwaukee's Public Health Emergency
Isiah Holmes | progressive.org | 2019-07-10
One of the most segregated cities in the United States takes on racism as a health issue.
progressive.org/dispatches/racism-milwau…