Numerous Republican and Democrat lawmakers invested in companies that have a direct stake in the nation’s response to the COVID pandemic, according to a new analysis of federal financial records by Business Insider. In 2020, at least 13 U.S. senators and 35 representatives held shares of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) —the maker of the one-dose […]
Pentagon Considering COVID Booster Shot Mandate for Troops
The Pentagon said Friday active discussions are taking place within the department about making COVID vaccine booster doses mandatory for service members, despite thousands refusing or seeking exemptions from the initial shot requirement. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said a final decision has not been made on the matter, but added that Secretary of Defense Lloyd […]
A Letter to Send to Venues That Discriminate Against the Unvaccinated
Donald Boudreaux, senior fellow with Brownstone Institute and professor of economics, wrote a letter to send to managers of theaters, museums and public venues who exclude the unvaccinated or require proof of COVID vaccination and face masks. Use this letter should you find yourself in a situation where you’re being excluded or discriminated against at […]
Definition of “Fully Vaccinated” Will Change to Include Third COVID Vaccine Dose
It’s only a matter of time before the definition of fully vaccinated is changed to include a third dose, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Wednesday. “Right now, I don’t see that changing tomorrow or next week,” Fauci said during an appearance on CNN, but added that in his opinion, “it’s going […]
Pfizer Says Fourth COVID Booster Dose May Be Needed for Omicron Variant as Profits Soar
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said Wednesday people may need a fourth dose of its COVID vaccine sooner than expected after a preliminary study showed the new Omicron variant can undermine antibody protection in those with only doses. Pfizer and BioNTech released results from its initial lab study Wednesday showing a third dose was protective against […]