Increase in tobacco industry’s influence on policy: report
Tobacco Industry’s Role in U.S. Health Policy Grows, Report Finds A recent report from Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) indicates that the tobacco industry’s influence over public health policymaking in the U.S. is on the rise. According to ASH’s Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025, shared with The Hill, the United States scored 89 out […]
Fencers Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Against USA Fencing Regarding Transgender Policy
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against USA Fencing U.S. Olympic fencer Margherita Guzzi Vincenti, along with fellow fencers Emma Griffin and Patricia Hughes, has initiated a class action lawsuit against USA Fencing. The lawsuit challenges the organization’s decision to permit men to compete in women’s categories, despite proclaiming these events as “women only.” This legal action […]
Vice President JD Vance’s Policy Event with Breitbart News Moved to November 20 in Washington
Breitbart to Host Vice President Vance Event Breitbart News will hold a policy event featuring Vice President J.D. Vance on November 20 in Washington, D.C. During this gathering, the vice president will outline the Trump administration’s policy achievements over the last nine months, such as ending foreign conflicts and economic successes at home. Originally, Mr. […]
New chair elected by USA Fencing amid controversy over previous trans athlete policy
New Chairman for USA Fencing USA Fencing has appointed a new chairman following the decision of the previous chairman not to seek re-election this weekend. The organization confirmed that Scott Rogers, a former Paralympic wheelchair fencing athlete, will take over from Damian Lehfeldt. According to a statement released by USA Fencing last Friday, “On October […]
NATO Stops Russian Jets as Rutte Confirms Shoot-Down Policy
Lithuania has raised concerns over Russian aircraft infringing on its airspace, a situation that seems to be escalating recently. On Thursday, a NATO Eurofighter Typhoon intercepted two Russian planes—a fighter jet and a tanker—near Lithuania. This interception occurred amidst ongoing NATO discussions about how to handle the growing number of incursions by various aircraft, including […]
Court rules against Biden administration’s transgender healthcare policy
Federal Judge Overturns Transgender Health Care Protection Rule A federal judge recently nullified a rule from the Biden administration that aimed to extend federal anti-discrimination protections to transgender health care. The ruling stated that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) “overstepped its authority by enforcing regulations that redefine sex discrimination and prohibit gender […]
Federal judge overturns Biden administration’s transgender healthcare policy
Federal Judge Overturns Biden-Era Rule on Transgender Health Care A federal judge has ruled against a Biden administration regulation that expanded anti-discrimination protections in transgender health care. The court found that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) “overstepped its authority” by redefining sex discrimination to include gender identity discrimination. This decision came from […]
Brewery in Ohio’s new policy on children leads to heated online discussions among patrons
Ohio Brewery’s Child Policy Sparks Debate A recent post about Eastside Brewing Company in Ohio has stirred quite a conversation about kids in bars and breweries. The brewery, located in Reynoldsburg, announced it would prohibit children and unaccompanied minors after 7 p.m., a decision that attracted a lot of comments online. On October 15, the […]
Trump’s refugee policy aims to restore a white America
Reports indicate that President Trump may be considering a policy that would prioritize white Christians who wish to become refugees in the United States, particularly from South Africa and Europe. If implemented, this could represent a significant step back for diversity in the country. According to a document obtained by The New York Times on […]
Health policy should be based on scientific evidence rather than beliefs.
Concerns Over Health Policy and Vaccine Guidance What if the U.S. entered a new “Golden Age,” similar to what President Trump suggested? While some may find that appealing, public health officials are anxiously waiting for a significant outbreak to occur. This uncertainty stems from a lack of respect for science in health policy-making, severely impacting […]