*[Rep.] Cheney's ousting proves the "big lie" is the Republican Party's religion.* They still seek to abolish democracy in the US, and they will tell any lies to do it.

*EU states cooperating informally to deny refugees asylum rights.*

*Chemical giants hid dangers of [PFAs] in food packaging.*

*Why is the world still being hit by wave after wave of Covid when we know how to stop it?*

*Covid pandemic was preventable, says WHO-commissioned report.*

At the start of 2020, the virus existed, but quick action could have prevented it from infecting very many people.

Originally, the flaws in the response were due to political leaders. Now, however, they have taught millions of people to believe fake news, react irrationally, and sabotage public health measures.

The next new pathogen may be even worse if we are not disciplined enough to keep it away.

US citizens: call on your congresscritter and senators to demand Israel end the practice of evicting Palestinians from Sheikh Jarrah.

Sheikh Jarrah is a part of East Jerusalem.

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