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HCQIA: The Federal Law Allowing Hospitals to Target Good Physicians and How to Reform It

Updated 4:15 AM EST, Fri December 12, 2025

By now, much of the public knows, or should know, not to step foot into a hospital without a trusted loved one or a patient advocate by their side. Many have heard the horror stories of hospitals holding people against their will, attempting to take children from parents for not consenting to treatments, or physicians…Continue reading HCQIA: The Federal Law Allowing Hospitals to Target Good Physicians and How to Reform It

ACIP December 5th, 2025: The CDC’s Most Important Vote to Date

Updated 7:46 AM EST, Wed November 26, 2025

On Friday, December 5th, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will face arguably its most important vote in recent times – the fate of the hepatitis B vaccine given on day one of life. In September, ACIP members voted 11 to 1 to delay further discussions…Continue reading ACIP December 5th, 2025: The CDC’s Most Important Vote to Date

RASMUSSEN POLL: 46% believe COVID Shot Caused a Significant Number of Unexplained Deaths

Updated 4:28 AM EST, Sun November 23, 2025

The latest Rasmussen poll speaks volumes. A major flashing warning light for public health officials and political leadership. Are they paying attention? And more importantly, will they act? Rasmussen polls are pulse checks – real-time snapshots of public sentiment and mood on key topics. The recent Rasmussen report reveals: -26% say they had minor side…Continue reading RASMUSSEN POLL: 46% believe COVID Shot Caused a Significant Number of Unexplained Deaths

Multiple Arrests Made As Californians Occupy State Capital in Protest of Medical Exemption Bill

UPDATE: 5:15 PM PST: CA Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has announced the signing of SB276 & SB714 UPDATE: 4:24 PM PST: CA Legislature suspends rules to rush SB714 through the Assembly and Senate with no option for public comment UPDATE 1:30 PM PST: CA Legislature Fast-Tracking SB714 for Simultaneous Floor Votes SB714 is the companion…Continue reading Multiple Arrests Made As Californians Occupy State Capital in Protest of Medical Exemption Bill

Updated 11:17 AM EDT, Mon September 9, 2019

Despite Arrests, Protests Continue As California Exemption Bill Awaits Gov Newsom’s Decision

By Jefferey Jaxen After early hesitation about the bill and calls for amendments, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office appears to be signaling a direction. On Friday, the LA Times claimed that Senate Bill 276 (SB 276) amendments sought by Gov Newsom had been agreed upon. The article states: “The agreement between state Sen. Richard Pan…Continue reading Despite Arrests, Protests Continue As California Exemption Bill Awaits Gov Newsom’s Decision

Updated 4:12 PM EDT, Sun September 8, 2019

Despite Corporate Threats, Moms Beat Monsanto In Quest For Truth

When common people take on multinational corporations, violent rhetoric, inhuman directives, abuse, and bullying are often the methods chosen to quell the activist spirit. In 2009, CBS News reported that pharmaceutical giant Merck made a “hit list” of doctors who criticized its deadly, and now withdrawn, drug Vioxx. The list, emailed between Merck employees, contained…Continue reading Despite Corporate Threats, Moms Beat Monsanto In Quest For Truth

Updated 11:28 AM EDT, Fri September 6, 2019

Protests Erupt Outside CA Gov Newsom’s Office Following SB276 Vote

Following today’s passage of Senate Bill 276 (SB276) out of the Senate by a vote of 27 to 11, protests erupted in the hallways, outside the chambers and eventually center outside Governor Gavin Newsom’s office. The protests are still in progress at the time of this writing. The bill now moves to the desk of…Continue reading Protests Erupt Outside CA Gov Newsom’s Office Following SB276 Vote

Updated 11:05 AM EDT, Wed September 4, 2019

California SB276 Passes Assembly, Moves to Senate

After meeting with protest late last week, California Senate Bill 276 (SB276) was heard on the Assembly floor Tuesday afternoon where it passed with a vote of 47 to 17. The proposed bill would give state public health officials the power to override the judgment of private physicians. SB276 would place the granting or withholding…Continue reading California SB276 Passes Assembly, Moves to Senate

Updated 4:27 PM EDT, Tue September 3, 2019

Opioid Makers Scramble to Settle Ahead of Ohio Trial, Purdue Mulls Bankruptcy

By Jefferey Jaxen Last week’s landmark $572 million judgement against Johnson and Johnson has triggered a torrent of PR stunts and legal maneuvers from opioid makers in the few days since the stunning decision. At a press conference immediately following the judgement on August 26, Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter was asked if this was…Continue reading Opioid Makers Scramble to Settle Ahead of Ohio Trial, Purdue Mulls Bankruptcy

Updated 12:09 PM EDT, Sun September 1, 2019