More companies and state/city governments attempt to force COVID shots onto US citizens
The Biden administration recently announced federal government workers and active members of the US military will be required to take the shot. The news was announced in late July. The Department of Veteran Affairs also announced mandatory COVID shots for its 115-thousand employees. The announcement was made following a wave of companies and state governments requiring the shot for employees. California’s governor announced mandatory shots for state workers or weekly tests and masks required indoors. New York City’s mayor Bill de Blasio announced mandatory shots or tests for municipal workers, health care workers, and teachers. (The city will also require vax cards to enter gyms and dine in restaurants). Mainstream media and the Biden Administration claim the rise in the Delta variant is due to those who have not received the shot. Some companies across the US are beginning to require the shot for employees despite the CDC and several accredited organizations now admitting the Delta variant is rising due to breakthrough cases. Harvard Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Mina and Dr. Eric Topol of Scripps Research institute have both recently reported again a drop in the effectiveness of COVID shots. Recently here in Charlotte state health employees confirmed 50 employees and nine patients tested positive for COVID at Atrium Hospital in Pineville; 35 of those employees had received the shot.
State officials seek legal boycott of Ben & Jerry’s in Florida
State officials in Florida are looking into ways to boycott ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. The state has anti-boycott laws that can punish companies for engaging in political boycotts. There are some conflicting reports about who initiated the boycott. Founders Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield claim they no longer control the company but stand by the decision to boycott Israel.
The two owners had previously claimed making this decision was the hardest decision they have ever made in the company’s history. The parent company that owns Ben & Jerry’s also claims they are fully committed to doing business with Israel despite Ben & Jerry’s decision (implying they did not make the decision to boycott). The company pulled its product from the West Bank and East Jerusalem claiming the area is “occupied by Israel”. The efforts are believed to be in support of the BDS movement, which encourages economic boycotts against Israel.
Medical student sues following treatment by school for his pro-life stance
A medical student who says he was kicked out of school just before graduation has filed a lawsuit. Austin Clark recently filed a lawsuit against some employees of the University of Louisville Medical School. The student says the school’s president and several staff members harassed and demeaned him for his beliefs. Clark, who is a Christian, says the abuse started after he hosted a pro-life rally on campus. The student was represented by Alliance Defending Freedom prior to the rally due to protests from the school’s staff and students. Clark says following the pro-life rally he was attacked by professors, one professor referred to him as stupid and asked if his brain was working. Mr. Clark says he was later given a failing grade in a class even though there was clear evidence that he passed the course. The University of Louisville medical school released a statement saying they will not comment on the case since it is currently in litigation.
SNBC health report doctors are giving a warning about sunscreen
According to research several popular sunscreen brands have an ingredient considered a potential carcinogen. Scientists recently petitioned the FDA to remove products by Coppertone, Banana Boat, and Neutrogena citing a possibly dangerous ingredient. Researchers at nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory believe the ingredient octocrylene could be harmful to the body’s organs and cause a risk of cancer. The organization along with other prestigious universities released reports claiming this finding should be considered a serious concern. Among the claims researchers say too much of the chemicals in these sunscreens are absorbed by the body warranting further testing of ingredients. Vitamin D from the sun is one of the most effective ways to absorb the nutrient. If you wear sunscreen some naturopaths advise natural alternatives to sunscreen. Eating the right foods: nuts, seeds, coconut oil, and avocados have omega fatty acids which help protect the skin naturally. Other oils such as Carrot Seed Oil, Red Raspberry Seed oil, Wheat Germ oil, sesame oil and coconut oil are considered natural sunscreens. Aloe Vera and wearing protective clothing when outdoors is also considered an alternative to using sunscreen.