Editorial - The HighWire

The States Suing RFK Jr. Aren’t Defending Science—They’re Defending the System

Updated 4:21 AM EDT, Thu March 12, 2026

On any given day, Americans are subjected to the tremendous disdain that Democrat-led states have towards President Trump and the actions of his administration. One such example is HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s efforts to overhaul the childhood immunization schedule in the United States. That move centers on protecting children, respecting family autonomy, aligning US…Continue reading The States Suing RFK Jr. Aren’t Defending Science—They’re Defending the System

NOW: United Airlines Faces Massive Religious Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit Over COVID Shot Mandates

Updated 5:34 AM EDT, Thu March 12, 2026

A federal appeals court just cleared the way for a mass religious discrimination lawsuit against United Airlines, making it one of the largest such cases in history due to the number of plaintiffs involved, along with its potential scope. The case centers on the airline’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate and how it handled employees seeking…Continue reading NOW: United Airlines Faces Massive Religious Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit Over COVID Shot Mandates

The Smart Pill Economy

Updated 9:15 AM EDT, Tue March 10, 2026

Big Pharma has spent decades trying to get people to take their plethora of medications. Now, the controversial industry is going a step further with “smart pills” that can report back after they’ve been swallowed. Of course, there is enormous profit involved. The global market for so-called smart pills is projected to reach $5 billion…Continue reading The Smart Pill Economy

WHO, Purdue Team Up For International Opioid Push

The year was 2016 and America was on its way to experiencing a record of over 60,000 drug overdose deaths at the time. The opioid epidemic was in full swing deeply carving out the soul of the country. That same year, the Los Angeles Times released an investigative piece titled OxyContin goes global – “We’re…Continue reading WHO, Purdue Team Up For International Opioid Push

Updated 3:27 PM EDT, Sun June 2, 2019

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Signals Opposition To California SB276

Alexei Koseff is reporting for the SFChronicle.com: Gov. Gavin Newsom threw cold water Saturday on state legislation that would tighten California’s rules on providing medical exemptions for childhood vaccinations. “I like doctor-patient relationships. Bureaucratic relationships are more challenging for me,” Newsom told reporters at the California Democratic Party convention in San Francisco. “I’m a parent.…Continue reading CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Signals Opposition To California SB276

Updated 1:38 PM EDT, Sat June 1, 2019

FDA Concerned About Safety & Efficacy of CBD, Holds Hearing

After historically failing to do proper safety testing and regulate the asbestos, tobacco, sunscreen, vaccine, medical device and other industries, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now targeting cannabidiol or CBD. Despite a search on PubMed revealing 2,414 scientific studies published in respected peer-reviewed journals involving cannabidiol, the FDA is claiming there is…Continue reading FDA Concerned About Safety & Efficacy of CBD, Holds Hearing

Updated 10:59 AM EDT, Fri May 31, 2019

Harvard Researchers: Certain ADHD Medications May Increase Risk Of Psychosis

The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention list the following numbers for ADHD in children: In 2016: Approximately 9.4% of children 2-17 years of age (6.1 million) had ever been diagnosed with ADHD, according to parent report in 2016. [Read key findings] Ages 2-5: Approximately 388,000 children Ages 6-11: Approximately 2.4 million children Ages…Continue reading Harvard Researchers: Certain ADHD Medications May Increase Risk Of Psychosis

Updated 4:53 AM EDT, Thu May 30, 2019

Why Does The US Allow Additives That Europe Says Are Unsafe?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asleep at the wheel again. The Guardian reports: Give us this day our daily foam expander. It may sound odd, but in America, your loaf of bread can contain ingredients with industrial applications – additives that also appear in things like yoga mats, pesticides, hair straighteners, explosives and petroleum products.…Continue reading Why Does The US Allow Additives That Europe Says Are Unsafe?

Updated 8:58 AM EDT, Wed May 29, 2019

Sperm Counts Are On The Decline – Could Plastics Be To Blame?

The Guardian is reporting: A recent study that tested both men and dogs added to concerns that chemicals in the environment are damaging the quality and quantity of sperm The culprits implicated are diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), used to make new plastics more pliable, and polychlorinated biphenyl 153 (PCB153), found in older plastics and electrical equipment.…Continue reading Sperm Counts Are On The Decline – Could Plastics Be To Blame?

Updated 8:08 AM EDT, Tue May 28, 2019