Just Following Orders
It is ironic that nearly every great societal accomplishment in history has been born out of revolution. Both governmentally as well as in science, art and literature. Progress has always been revolutionary.
Greed: Doctors take money from pharmaceutical firms…
Imagine if your car mechanic took $10,000 a year from Michelin tires for “consulting” and then tended to recommend their tires over Pirelli — even if the latter are on sale or better quality or both.
The Germ Hypothesis Part 1
Did Pasteur and Koch provide the necessary scientific evidence required in order to confirm the germ hypothesis? What does it take to accept or reject a hypothesis? How does a hypothesis go on to become a scientific theory?
Raw Milk at the Crossroads, Again
The current bird flu fracas is just another Crossroads, U.S.A., a bunch of lies fostered by a dishonest dairy industry taking aim at the competition.
When Your Rulers Ignore Voters But Are Terrified Of Protesters
The difference between liberals and rightists on middle east policy is that rightists openly believe middle easterners are apelike savages who should be beaten into submission or eliminated, whereas liberals believe exactly the same thing but have the decency to lie about it.
Congress Must Stop Electronic Animal ID Mandate
You may have heard that the last omnibus funding bill included electronic ID, which is unfortunately true … but it still hinges on the USDA rule going into effect. So we can still stop it if Congress takes action in the Farm Bill!
A Friendly Chat About “Viral” Genomes
Those who are beholden to the absolute power of genomic data somehow fail to understand a fundamental logical point: you cannot obtain a genome from something that does not exist.
Big Chem Wants Legal Immunity from Pesticide Injuries
Taking notes from the vaccine manufacturers’ playbook, Big Chem is working to win legal immunity for the damages caused by pesticides. Action Alert!