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

Attention Deep State: Could Hemp Solve Your Climate Crisis?

In 1937, hemp—which comes from the same species of plant as marijuana—was criminalized in the United States under the Marijuana Tax Act despite possessing none of the psychoactive properties found in marijuana. Following that, hemp was classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 solely because of its association with…Continue reading Attention Deep State: Could Hemp Solve Your Climate Crisis?

Updated 7:03 AM EST, Thu February 13, 2025

The Hidden Dangers of Black Plastic

Plastic pollution has become one of the most critical environmental issues of our lifetime, contributing to numerous human health concerns. In addition to microplastics, one of the most disturbing types of plastic is black plastic, commonly used in food packaging, electronics, and household items. Even though it might seem like just another type of plastic…Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Black Plastic

Updated 2:10 AM EST, Tue February 11, 2025

WHY the War on Farmers? Is the ‘Net Zero’ Attack on Farmers About Global Population Control?

The recent Telegraph headline rang out of England recently with unsettling tones: Tenth of farmland to be axed for net zero. “More than 10 percent of farmland in England is set to be diverted towards helping to achieve net zero and protecting wildlife by 2050, the Environment Secretary will reveal on Friday. Swathes of the countryside…Continue reading WHY the War on Farmers? Is the ‘Net Zero’ Attack on Farmers About Global Population Control?

Updated 8:47 AM EST, Fri February 14, 2025

Unacceptable: CDC Fails to Back Up Claim That COVID-19 Jabs Do Not Alter DNA

As humanity nervously awaits to see what will transpire from Big Tech’s frightening recent announcement of individualized, AI-created mRNA vaccines to cure cancer, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is unable to supply Del Bigtree’s Informed Action Consent Network (ICAN) with any records to support its bold claim that the mRNA “COVID-19…Continue reading Unacceptable: CDC Fails to Back Up Claim That COVID-19 Jabs Do Not Alter DNA

Updated 3:02 AM EST, Thu February 6, 2025

Melatonin is Crucial for Proper Sleep and Disease Management, Including Cancer

Melatonin—a hormone essential for regulating the body’s circadian rhythm, or internal 24-hour clock—is crucial for healthy sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological changes. Produced by the brain in response to darkness, it largely impacts sleep patterns by signaling when it’s time to rest. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland in the brains of vertebrates and…Continue reading Melatonin is Crucial for Proper Sleep and Disease Management, Including Cancer

Updated 3:55 AM EST, Tue February 4, 2025

FDA Study Finds Best-Selling Asthma Drug Linked to Serious Mental Health Issues

FDA researchers have uncovered new evidence of a molecular link between one of the best-selling drugs in U.S. history—an asthma medication initially developed by Merck and marketed under the brand name Singulair (montelukast)—and severe mental health issues in some patients. Nonetheless, according to Reuters, the FDA does not intend to update the label of montelukast…Continue reading FDA Study Finds Best-Selling Asthma Drug Linked to Serious Mental Health Issues

Updated 4:09 AM EST, Thu January 30, 2025