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

Colorado Sponsors Give No Advanced Notice to Public, Attempting to Rush HB 1312 Vaccine Bill

UPDATE 4/2: HB 1312 IS BEING REPORTED DEAD BY THE DENVER POST Without prior warning or notice to the public, Colorado’s highly controversial House Bill 1312 was just read and introduced in the Colorado Senate and will have a hearing today May 1, 2019 in the Finance Committee after the full Senate adjourns for the…Continue reading Colorado Sponsors Give No Advanced Notice to Public, Attempting to Rush HB 1312 Vaccine Bill

Updated 2:03 PM EDT, Wed May 1, 2019

Sharyl Attkisson on Measles Facts and Misconceptions in a Near-Hysterical Media Environment

By Sharyl Attkisson You probably know that the U.S. has broken the record for number of measles cases in recent years. You also likely know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says “high coverage” with measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective way to limit the spread of measles. Here are some…Continue reading Sharyl Attkisson on Measles Facts and Misconceptions in a Near-Hysterical Media Environment

Updated 7:27 AM EDT, Wed May 1, 2019

Bayer can absorb Roundup costs of 5 billion euros, but not 20 billion – Moody’s

BERLIN (Reuters) – Bayer could absorb litigation costs of up to 5 billion euros (£4.3 billion) to settle ongoing lawsuits linked to its Monsanto weed-killer Roundup, credit rating agency Moody’s said on Tuesday. But if payouts reach 20 billion euros – a possible scenario according to analysts – the German pharmaceuticals company is in danger…Continue reading Bayer can absorb Roundup costs of 5 billion euros, but not 20 billion – Moody’s

Updated 11:29 AM EDT, Tue April 30, 2019

Study estimates 15,000 cancer cases could stem from chemicals in California tap water

A new study finds that drinking tap water in California over the course of a lifetime could increase the risk of cancer.Researchers from the environmental advocacy group Environmental Working Group estimated that the contaminants found in public water systems in California could contribute to about 15,500 cancer cases there over the course of a lifetime. These contaminants include chemicals…Continue reading Study estimates 15,000 cancer cases could stem from chemicals in California tap water

Updated 6:26 AM EDT, Tue April 30, 2019

Roundup Cancer Attorneys Release New Monsanto Papers Documents

April 24, 2019 – Los Angeles, California – – The law firm of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman made public today hundreds of pages of newly de-classified internal Monsanto documents, including company email exchanges, reports, studies and other memoranda. Carey Gillam writes:Newly released internal Monsanto records show fresh evidence of the measures the company has taken…Continue reading Roundup Cancer Attorneys Release New Monsanto Papers Documents

Updated 4:28 AM EDT, Tue April 30, 2019

Did JetBlue Profile Its Jewish Passengers?

A passenger on a JetBlue flight stopped at John F. Kennedy International Airport tonight at about 9 p.m. was evaluated and cleared following concerns that they were infected with measles, officials said. The plane was secured at a JFK handstand area after it landed in New York from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, WPIX…Continue reading Did JetBlue Profile Its Jewish Passengers?

Updated 10:34 AM EDT, Mon April 29, 2019