Editorial - The HighWire

The UN’s “Non-Binding” Pandemic Declaration: Sequence In, Shot Out

Updated 2:36 PM EDT, Wed October 21, 2026

On October 12, with little to no media coverage, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response. The vote was 153 in favor and 3 against. The United States, Israel, and Argentina voted no, and New Zealand and Paraguay abstained. The scant headlines moved on within a day,…Continue reading The UN’s “Non-Binding” Pandemic Declaration: Sequence In, Shot Out

The Kind of People Who Build Bridges for Animals

Updated 6:14 AM EDT, Tue October 20, 2026

Three mule deer wandered up to a brand-new bridge near Grass Lake, in the far north of California, and walked across it. The bridge was built just for them, and other animals, and a trail camera caught them taking advantage of it. Remarkably, the bridge was not even finished being built when they used it.…Continue reading The Kind of People Who Build Bridges for Animals

From Lockdowns to Large Language Models: How AI Became the Post-COVID Companion We Never Asked For

Updated 5:54 AM EDT, Mon October 19, 2026

The Trillion-Dollar AI Boom Built on a Generation Already Isolated by COVID The date was May 11, 2023, and the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially ended in the United States. An entire generation of children and adolescents had been artificially masked and forced onto devices for their education and socialization. Already struggling with mental…Continue reading From Lockdowns to Large Language Models: How AI Became the Post-COVID Companion We Never Asked For

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Smart Pill Economy

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

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

Copper vs. The Medical Machine

Back in the day, copper didn’t need a glossy ad campaign or some TV doctor promoting its many healing benefits. For thousands of years, it just did the job—straightforward and with no frills. Folks figured out early that tossing water into copper pots kept the gut-rot at bay when indoor plumbing was a pipe dream…Continue reading Copper vs. The Medical Machine

Updated 4:25 AM EST, Thu March 5, 2026

The Germ Is The Alibi

What drives disease? With roots dating back to the mid-19th century, the germs vs. terrain debate often fuels discord. Sure, many have heard the discussion, which centers on whether specific microorganisms or “germs” are the primary cause of disease, and on the terrain theory, which holds that disease arises primarily from an imbalance or poor…Continue reading The Germ Is The Alibi

Updated 7:45 AM EST, Tue March 3, 2026

Sky Spies With Feathers

Somewhere in Moscow, a pigeon is doing what pigeons do—flapping, gliding, showing off that smug “I own this city” energy—except this one is wearing a tiny backpack, carrying a camera, and taking directions from a neural implant. That’s the claim, anyway. A Russian neurotech firm called Neiry has been making headlines for a project called…Continue reading Sky Spies With Feathers

Updated 5:55 AM EST, Thu February 26, 2026