Alan Meisel News Today

Readers discuss the justice’s acceptance of gifts and whether better ethical standards are needed. Also: Ageism and Biden; whistle-blowers; flawed health treatments.

Readers discuss a plan to forgive up to $20,000 in debt and offer alternative proposals. Also: Polio vaccinations; praise for Dr. Fauci.

Readers hope for a smooth confirmation process, object to “identity politics” and suggest Anita Hill as a nominee. Also: Voting rights; Covid ethics.

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: DNC anti-misinformation push doesnt involve reading private texts CLAIM: The Democratic National Committee is working with the Biden administration to monitor private citizens SMS communications in a move to crack down on anti-vaccine text messages. THE FACTS: The DNC ...

Nashville Tennessean As coronavirus cases drop off and restrictions lift nationwide, many employers are bringing their workforce back to the office. But flaring tensions over COVID-19 vaccine mandates, along with confusion over state and federal laws, have some on edge about whats legal.  Heres what to know about the laws and guidelines surrounding COVID-19 vaccines in Tennessee. Can employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations?  Private employers are allowed to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, bu...

The claim: HIPAA prevents anyone from asking if you are vaccinated Vaccine opponents, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., are using the occasion to resurrect the false claim that the HIPAA federal privacy law protects individuals from being asked about their vaccination status. On May 18 several GOP members refused to wear masks on the House floor in defiance of House rules on mask-wearing, including Greene. When asked if she was vaccinated, Greene told reporters that asking abo...