Editorial - The HighWire

Eyes on the Road, Camera in Your Face: Europe’s Surveillance Cars Are Coming for America

Updated 1:03 PM EDT, Mon July 13, 2026

Pay attention. Europe is now tracking distracted drivers. That’s right, effective July 7, 2026, a mandatory small camera monitors every move of the person behind the wheel in all new cars sold across the European Union. Pointing straight at the driver, the camera tracks their eyes, the tilt of their head, and the direction in…Continue reading Eyes on the Road, Camera in Your Face: Europe’s Surveillance Cars Are Coming for America

Regenerative Agriculture Gets The Trump Executive Order Treatment…But Is It Enough?

Updated 5:46 AM EDT, Mon July 13, 2026

Many who understand the cumulative harms of compounding crop chemical exposure in our food supply point to (organic) regenerative agriculture as a better way forward. A new Executive Order by President Trump looks to advance the practice of regenerative agriculture in America by acknowledging: “These practices strengthen soil health, lower input costs, improve chemical efficiency…Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture Gets The Trump Executive Order Treatment…But Is It Enough?

Not Broken, Betrayed: How the System Killed 12-Year-Old London Gadd

Updated 7:12 AM EDT, Wed July 8, 2026

London Izabella-Ryén Gadd was just 12 years old when she died. She was a bright, empathetic, and deeply loved young girl who locked arms with her mom when they walked together and felt everything more deeply than most. Looking back at her life, it is clear that London was not a broken child. When she…Continue reading Not Broken, Betrayed: How the System Killed 12-Year-Old London Gadd

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