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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
The right simply can't let go of this deworming medication
In recent months, Republican governors in Idaho, Arkansas and Tennessee have signed bills allowing over-the-counter sales of the antiparasitic medicine ivermectin. Lawmakers from many other states, including West Virginia, South Carolina and Louisiana, are rushing to follow suit. Proponents hail these moves as a win for the 'medical freedom' movement. In reality, they symbolize the deep distrust of public health that resides at the heart of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda. It's worth reviewing how ivermectin, a decades-old livestock dewormer, became such a hot-button political issue. Initially developed for veterinary care, the medication prevents and treats heartworms in dogs, cats and farm animals such as horses, cattle and pigs. It can also cure human parasitic infections and is the treatment of choice for onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, which is the second-most common infectious cause of blindness worldwide. In the United States, ivermectin pills are approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat onchocerciasis and another parasitic infection, strongyloidiasis. Early in the covid-19 pandemic, ivermectin joined the list of possible treatments for the novel coronavirus because laboratory data showed the drug could stop virus replication in cell culture. But these findings were not replicated in human trials. Two New England Journal of Medicine articles concluded that ivermectin did not reduce emergency department visits, hospitalizations or deaths due to covid. A JAMA report examining higher doses of ivermectin also found no effect on preventing hospitalization or reducing symptom duration. A Cochrane analysis, considered the gold standard of medical reviews, assessed 11 trials and concluded there was no evidence to support the use of ivermectin for treating or preventing covid. This is how science should be done: A promising hypothesis is subjected to rigorous tests. All findings are considered equally, included the negative ones. If a drug is found to be ineffective against a certain disease, its use for that purpose is not warranted. But not everyone agreed with these core scientific principles. Despite evidence to the contrary, a group called America's Frontline Doctors continued to promote ivermectin as a 'safe and effective treatment' for covid-19. Another group, now called Independent Medical Alliance, promoted a conspiracy theory that drug companies were suppressing data that ivermectin could be repurposed for covid treatment. Legislators eager to end pandemic precautions invited these providers to speak at hearings. One physician told a Senate committee that ivermectin offered miraculous prophylaxis against the coronavirus, saying, 'If you take it, you will not get sick.' Many right-wing media influencers talked up ivermectin, including Fox News's Laura Ingraham and podcaster Joe Rogan, who said he took it himself when he had covid. By late 2021, ivermectin sales had increased to more than 10 times their pre-pandemic rates. People unable to acquire prescriptions from their doctor started buying products intended for animals, prompting the FDA to issue warnings that people were becoming seriously ill from consuming formulations meant for horses, cattle and sheep. Families desperate to save loved ones dying from covid sued hospitals to compel them to give the drug against their doctors' recommendation. In other words, ivermectin had entered the covid-19 culture war. Like masking and vaccines, the drug became a shorthand for one's political allegiance. Skeptics of vaccines began to see ivermectin as their fail-safe. If they contracted covid, they would just take it as their 'treatment.' Heck, they could even take it to prevent catching the virus, so they didn't even need masks or vaccines. They didn't trust research showing that ivermectin wasn't effective; they believed mainstream medicine was in cahoots with drug companies to 'force' vaccinations. And they could point to plenty of 'experts' who touted ivermectin as much as they did. It's not surprising that these sentiments have culminated in legislation permitting access to ivermectin without a doctor's prescription or even a pharmacist consultation. Now that advocates have notched this success, they are applying the same playbook to reduce vaccine availability. Many states have attempted to pass legislation to ban or even criminalize administration of mRNA vaccines, referring to the technological advancement that allowed scientists to develop coronavirus shots at record speed. The hypocrisy here is mind-boggling. The same people pushing for unrestricted availability to a medication also want to take away the choice to access others. Apparently, 'medical freedom' only applies to therapies that mainstream medicine advises against. These advocates are gaining ground. The federal government has announced plans to limit who can receive coronavirus vaccines, and just last week, Kennedy's Department of Health and Human Services pulled hundreds of millions of dollars previously committed to developing bird flu vaccines. We have entered the upside-down world where unproven treatments are celebrated and prevention is sacrificed on the altar of contrarianism.
Al Bawaba
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Trump's the 'Beast' car drags attention during Middle East trip: here is everything to know
Published May 15th, 2025 - 11:07 GMT ALBAWABA – Amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East and Gulf countries, he roamed the streets in his famous 'Beast' car and was welcomed by camel parades and red Tesla Cybertrucks upon his arrival in the Qatari capital, Doha. Trump's 'Beast' car attracts attention in Doha US President Donald Trump is currently on a tour of the Middle East and Gulf countries. He is accompanied by his official state car, known as 'The Beast,' also referred to as Cadillac One, First Car, or Stagecoach, which first debuted in September Trump's arrival in Doha, the capital of Qatar, the Beast was greeted and escorted by Tesla Cybertrucks, a battery-electric, full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, and the Qatari police fleet. Laura Ingraham, an American journalist and television presenter, stated: 'Qatar's police are now rolling in red Tesla Cybertrucks. Elon Musk 's ride of the future just became the official motorcade escort. Even the cops love Tesla.' Notably, Tesla's Cybertruck was first launched in the US market in late 2023. The vehicle features a body made of 3mm-thick stainless steel, giving it high resistance to shock and corrosion. It is also said to be capable of withstanding 9mm the other hand, Trump's 'Beast' car weighs between eight and ten tons. Its body is made of eight-inch armor plating, with armored floor panels designed to protect against potential bomb blasts. Sources say there is more than one 'Beast,' almost two identical versions of the same car, each valued at nearly $1.5 million. However, GM is said to have spent around $15 million on research and development for Donald Trump's 2018 Beast. Other sources revealed that Trump's 'Beast' always carries a matching blood supply for the President in case of emergencies. Also Read Boeing signs $96B jet sale deal with Qatar Airways © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia school puts up controversial ABCs display on Women's History Month, starting with 'A is for Abortion'
A public high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, decorated its history hallway with a polarizing alphabetic display for Women's History Month, beginning with "A is for Abortion." West Springfield High School lined the hallway with a display for each letter of the alphabet, representing what school officials believe are important aspects of women's history. The school told Fox News' Laura Ingraham that "The ABCs to ME" display "is a student-led history project that is part of an elective Women's History class." The "A is for Abortion" section of the display featured an image of a coat hanger and a positive pregnancy test, as well as a description of the project, which was first reported by The Daily Signal. Exclusive: Red State Suing School District For Illegally Teaching Critical Race Theory According to the project description, the display is for Women's History Month, and the Women's History class is "celebrating and bringing awareness to what it means to be a young woman today at West Springfield High School and in the world." "A" wasn't the only letter that turned heads, with former Vice President Kamala Harris being the focal point of the "H is for Hope" display. Read On The Fox News App For the "J is for Justice" display, students were shown an image of the Statue of Liberty holding a female sign instead of a torch, surrounded by transgender, Ukrainian and Palestinian flags. Prominent female Democratic Party members such as Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Michelle Obama were featured in the "L is for Leadership" section of the alphabetic display. The "ABCs to ME" display also had a spot reserved for men, seemingly criticizing them with "M is for Mansplain," a reference to the derogatory term for a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending manner. Trump Blasts Department Of Education As 'Con Job,' Says He Wants It Closed 'Immediately' "N is for NOW" highlights the progressive women's advocacy group, the National Organization for Women (NOW). In a May 2022 blog post on its website, NOW railed against the decisions made by several states to ban biological males from competing against females in sports. The post asserted that it is "simply dehumanizing and sexist to assume that because a person is AMAB* [assigned male at birth] they must have some sort of athletic advantage over cisgender women." Two letters of the alphabet were dedicated to the LGBTQ community. "Q is for Queer" and "T is for Trans Women" were shown in the display, with a transgender flag inside the circle of the female symbol being the image featured for "T." The mother of a male student attending West Springfield High School, Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, spoke with "The Ingraham Angle" on March 18, sharing a story of one of the students at the high school who allegedly ripped down the "A is for Abortion" display. Illiterate High School Graduates Suing School Districts As Ivy League Professor Warns Of 'Deeper Problem' "I just found out, a mom called me, and she told me that her son had actually ripped down the 'A is for Abortion' sign. He was upset, and he was brought into the principal's office, and they counseled him, and they said, 'Well, you had such a visceral reaction to this,' and I think that's just absurd. I mean, how could you not have an emotive reaction to this, even if the adults do? So I'm proud of the students who are stepping up and saying, 'This isn't right. This isn't the kind of school we want to be in. This is indoctrination, it's not education,'" Lundquist-Arora alleged. An email exchange between the Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Dr. Michelle Reid, and Lundquist-Arora, was provided to Fox News Digital by the concerned parent. Lundquist-Arora, a chapter leader for the conservative Independent Women's Network, asked Reid via email why the "obscene display" continued hanging in the school's history hallway, despite the fact that it seems to violate the district's own "controversial issues policy." The concerned mother also highlighted President Donald Trump's Executive Order, "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling," which she felt was violated by the school's "ABCs to ME" display. Trump's aforementioned executive order seeks to remove federal funding for schools that teach Critical Race Theory (CRT). 'Educators Will Be Fired': Republicans Cheer Trump Order Dismantling Education Department As Dems Seethe When faced with these concerns, the superintendent made no concessions regarding the appropriateness of the display, and supported the school's decision to keep the display up. "Often, women's history is excluded from traditional history texts and instruction. I respect the right of our students to respectfully share their honest, comprehensive historical perspective that is relevant to them as young adults and in keeping with the assignment guidance and expectations. This is critical thinking -- an integral part of our educational experience for our soon-to-be graduating high school students," Dr. Reid asserted in her email. The response continued, "Finally, let me be clear that our schools will remain focused on achieving a world class education for each and every student in a safe environment that values critical thinking, problem solving and creative thought provoking work. I see this student display as an example of student work that explores ideas and perspectives in a thoughtful manner and trust that this matter has been appropriately handled by school based staff – who have my full confidence." When asked for comment by Fox News Digital, Lundquist-Arora responded, "The ABCs to Me display is what happens at the intersection of politicized teaching and biased district leadership. The teacher and administrators are using students to amplify their own divisive political messages, while silencing other students' voices. Such viewpoint discrimination is unprofessional, immoral, and violates students' civil rights and their parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education." Fox News Digital reached out to Fairfax County Public Schools for comment and was directed to a statement previously provided to Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle."Original article source: Virginia school puts up controversial ABCs display on Women's History Month, starting with 'A is for Abortion'
Fox News
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Virginia school puts up controversial ABCs display on Women's History Month, starting with 'A is for Abortion'
A public high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, decorated its history hallway with a polarizing alphabetic display for Women's History Month, beginning with "A is for Abortion." West Springfield High School lined the hallway with a display for each letter of the alphabet, representing what school officials believe are important aspects of women's history. The school told Fox News' Laura Ingraham that "The ABCs to ME" display "is a student-led history project that is part of an elective Women's History class." The "A is for Abortion" section of the display featured an image of a coat hanger and a positive pregnancy test, as well as a description of the project, which was first reported by The Daily Signal. According to the project description, the display is for Women's History Month, and the Women's History class is "celebrating and bringing awareness to what it means to be a young woman today at West Springfield High School and in the world." "A" wasn't the only letter that turned heads, with former Vice President Kamala Harris being the focal point of the "H is for Hope" display. For the "J is for Justice" display, students were shown an image of the Statue of Liberty holding a female sign instead of a torch, surrounded by transgender, Ukrainian and Palestinian flags. Prominent female Democratic Party members such as Kamala Harris, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Michelle Obama were featured in the "L is for Leadership" section of the alphabetic display. The "ABCs to ME" display also had a spot reserved for men, seemingly criticizing them with "M is for Mansplain," a reference to the derogatory term for a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending manner. "N is for NOW" highlights the progressive women's advocacy group, the National Organization for Women (NOW). In a May 2022 blog post on its website, NOW railed against the decisions made by several states to ban biological males from competing against females in sports. The post asserted that it is "simply dehumanizing and sexist to assume that because a person is AMAB* [assigned male at birth] they must have some sort of athletic advantage over cisgender women." Two letters of the alphabet were dedicated to the LGBTQ community. "Q is for Queer" and "T is for Trans Women" were shown in the display, with a transgender flag inside the circle of the female symbol being the image featured for "T." The mother of a male student attending West Springfield High School, Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, spoke with "The Ingraham Angle" on March 18, sharing a story of one of the students at the high school who allegedly ripped down the "A is for Abortion" display. "I just found out, a mom called me, and she told me that her son had actually ripped down the 'A is for Abortion' sign. He was upset, and he was brought into the principal's office, and they counseled him, and they said, 'Well, you had such a visceral reaction to this,' and I think that's just absurd. I mean, how could you not have an emotive reaction to this, even if the adults do? So I'm proud of the students who are stepping up and saying, 'This isn't right. This isn't the kind of school we want to be in. This is indoctrination, it's not education,'" Lundquist-Arora alleged. An email exchange between the Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Dr. Michelle Reid, and Lundquist-Arora, was provided to Fox News Digital by the concerned parent. Lundquist-Arora, a chapter leader for the conservative Independent Women's Network, asked Reid via email why the "obscene display" continued hanging in the school's history hallway, despite the fact that it seems to violate the district's own "controversial issues policy." The concerned mother also highlighted President Donald Trump's Executive Order, "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling," which she felt was violated by the school's "ABCs to ME" display. Trump's aforementioned executive order seeks to remove federal funding for schools that teach Critical Race Theory (CRT). When faced with these concerns, the superintendent made no concessions regarding the appropriateness of the display, and supported the school's decision to keep the display up. "Often, women's history is excluded from traditional history texts and instruction. I respect the right of our students to respectfully share their honest, comprehensive historical perspective that is relevant to them as young adults and in keeping with the assignment guidance and expectations. This is critical thinking -- an integral part of our educational experience for our soon-to-be graduating high school students," Dr. Reid asserted in her email. The response continued, "Finally, let me be clear that our schools will remain focused on achieving a world class education for each and every student in a safe environment that values critical thinking, problem solving and creative thought provoking work. I see this student display as an example of student work that explores ideas and perspectives in a thoughtful manner and trust that this matter has been appropriately handled by school based staff – who have my full confidence." When asked for comment by Fox News Digital, Lundquist-Arora responded, "The ABCs to Me display is what happens at the intersection of politicized teaching and biased district leadership. The teacher and administrators are using students to amplify their own divisive political messages, while silencing other students' voices. Such viewpoint discrimination is unprofessional, immoral, and violates students' civil rights and their parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education." Fox News Digital reached out to Fairfax County Public Schools for comment and was directed to a statement previously provided to Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle."
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump scheduled to lead Kennedy Center board meeting
March 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump is scheduled to oversee a meeting at the Kennedy Center Monday for the first time since he was named chairperson by the board he installed. He is slated to tour the center and meet with the board members, whom he appointed February after removing the board members then in place. The White Housse said the visit will take place at 3 p.m. EST. Current board members include Laura Ingraham of Fox News and Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, as well as Richard Grenell, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Trump announced via Truth Social in February that he was "unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of the prestigious Kennedy Center" by the board, and that "We will make The Kennedy Center a very special and exciting place!" A number of performers and shows scheduled to appear at the Kennedy Center have since canceled, while others say their appearances were cancelled by the Center. A post to X Monday announced that the murder mystery-comedy show Shear Madness will take place as scheduled at 5 p.m.
