A group of restaurants and businesses have filed suit against Mayor Bill de Blasio in opposition to a mandate requiring proof of vaccination at city eateries, gyms, movie theaters and other establishments, new court papers show.

The businesses argue that the mandate violates their constitutional rights and unfairly targets certain establishments but not others like churches, grocery stores, schools, offices and medical facilities, the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Staten Island Supreme Court alleges.

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Coronavirus

Senate hearing examines ‘available evidence’ on the origins of COVID-19

The Senate Homeland Security Governmental Affairs committee held a hearing and debate Tuesday morning regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing included two scientists who believe a zoonotic origin is the most likely explanation and two scientists who believe the virus was generated in a lab before leaking to the public. Gregory KoblentzContinue reading Senate hearing examines ‘available evidence’ on the origins of COVID-19

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Health & Nutrition

USDA Claims Authority to Combat Bird Flu, Trains APHIS with FEMA Protocols

H5N1 fears are ramping up as the USDA seeks to give FEMA training to the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The notice appeared in the federal register and stated, “APHIS is assuming responsibility for providing certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-related training to APHIS employees. The training consists of courses such as IntroductionContinue reading USDA Claims Authority to Combat Bird Flu, Trains APHIS with FEMA Protocols

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Vaccines

“Godfather of Vaccines” Dr. Stanley Plotkin Admits to Inadequate Vaccine Safety Testing

Del Bigtree, the CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), triumphantly proclaimed, “We win,” following the admission from Dr. Stanley Plotkin that vaccines haven’t been adequately tested for safety. Bigtree addressed the published paper authored by Dr. Plotkin and others with stunning admissions regarding the lack of safety testing for vaccines that have beenContinue reading “Godfather of Vaccines” Dr. Stanley Plotkin Admits to Inadequate Vaccine Safety Testing

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Science & Tech

USDA Reopens Comment Period for Deregulation of Gene-Edited Plants

The deregulation of gene-edited plants is on the USDA agenda, and the public comment period has been extended by 21 days. The comment page has yet to be posted on the Federal Register. CRISPR is a new technology that is being used in agriculture to modify plants. “New Gene Technologies” or NGTs are how big agricultural companies like Bayer areContinue reading USDA Reopens Comment Period for Deregulation of Gene-Edited Plants

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Environment

Bayer Pushes for Liability Shield Against Glyphosate Lawsuits Amid Controversy and Lobbying Efforts

Bayer/Monsanto continues their push to create a liability shield against lawsuits for harm caused by Roundup and the primary chemical gglyphosate. The House Agriculture Committee approved language in the farm bill that would provide pesticide and herbicide manufacturers with complete immunity from charges. Bayer’s lobbying efforts at the state level failed in various states, includingContinue reading Bayer Pushes for Liability Shield Against Glyphosate Lawsuits Amid Controversy and Lobbying Efforts

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Policy

Controversial California Law on Pronoun Changes Sparks Lawsuit and Business Exit

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into California law that allows schools to keep secrets from parents regarding children’s pronoun changes. The law has been denounced by opponents who say it is a blatant violation of parental rights. The school has important information about the mental health of a student and this law encourages teachersContinue reading Controversial California Law on Pronoun Changes Sparks Lawsuit and Business Exit

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