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By oracknows on April 28, 2015. Ive written on multiple occasions of what I like to refer to as "antivaccine dog whistles." In politics, the term "dog whistle" refers to things politicians can say to certain groups, usually groups with odious views, that they are with them without actually echoing the views for which the group at which the dog whistle is aimed. The intended target audience gets the message, while those not familiar with the issues either dont get the message or...

Op-Ed: On the Need for Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines State Senator Patrick Joyce. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Sen. Patrick Joyce th State Senate District ENEWSPF- One thing is on my constituents’ minds these days, besides this recent cold snap: When can I and my loved ones get the COVID-19 vaccine? There are no easy answers to that question right now. But rest assured, we are demanding answers. I was part of a long Illinois Senate committee hearing earlier this month where we brought in the Governo...