Politics Disguised as Science: When to Doubt a Scientific ‘Consensus’
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Russia Then & Now: A Tale of Two Visits
Part I: 1985 In 1985 I spent 13 days in Russia — then officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.), but which I will call Russia for reader convenience. I traveled with 100 others, under the august auspices of the Smithsonian Institution. After 32 years and countless tectonic intervening events, I recently returned to what — no surprise — Read More ›
Defining Doctors Down
There was a day in the not-too-distant past when physicians were respected, even revered, as learned professionals. We understood that doctors followed a “higher calling.” Indeed, physicians were expected to adhere to a code of conduct—epitomized by the Hippocratic Oath’s venerable injunction, “do no harm.” Times have changed. The old hierarchies eroded and professional standards evolved accordingly. Some of this has obviously been Read More ›
It’s the Democrats who Collude with the Russians
Co-authored with Steve Baldwin, former Director of the Council for National Policy and former three-term California State Assemblyman, 77th district. Are those pushing the Trump/Russian collusion conspiracy living in Alice in Wonderland or what? Accepting this conspiracy narrative requires both the suspension of common sense and the collective amnesia about the history of Democrats’ actions that have earned favor from Read More ›
Feds Should Prevent Controlled-Substances Use in Assisted Suicide
As an anti-euthanasia activist since 1993, I am used to opponents stretching the truth. True to form, Barbara Coombs Lee, the head of Compassion & Choices, claimed I advocate making assisted suicide “a federal crime.” No, I don’t. I support a prohibition on using federally controlled substances such as opioids from being prescribed for assisted suicide — a different approach altogether Read More ›
Rivers Declared to be “Persons”
Register of Copyrights should be subject to same nomination and consent process as other senior government officials
Legislation that would elevate the position of Register of Copyrights has been introduced in the House of Representatives with the support of the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House judiciary committees along with 29 other cosponsors. The Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act would require that the Register must be appointed by the President and confirmed Read More ›
Stretching the Truth About Assisted Suicide
Your “Wellness” or Your Freedom
Promoting wellness is becoming a means for government and big business to exercise control over our lives. The pretext is cost-cutting—the idea that if employers and government can persuade us to live healthier lifestyles, then society will benefit from less government spending on health care and reduced business costs from lowered health-insurance premiums and fewer employee sick days. But when Read More ›