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Happy New Year from The Harts (and the newest addition to the family!)

1965 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
  1. The Hart family welcomed a new baby boy named Ellis Philip Hart on December 20th.
  2. This was a big surprise as after having 5 girls, they were expecting another daughter.
  3. The new baby boy, Ellis, weighed 11.5 lbs at birth and both mom and baby are doing well.

Counseling a Gaslit Nation

1709 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abuse Pandemic response Politicians Media
  1. Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where a person causes someone to question their sanity, memories, or perception of reality.
  2. Being subtle in manipulation can be just as harmful as blatant abuse.
  3. In situations of societal-level abuse, it may be necessary to break off contact to protect oneself.
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BIG WIN IN THE COURTS: Missouri v. Biden

3321 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Government censorship Court ruling Freedom of Speech
  1. The Fifth District Court ruling in Missouri v. Biden prevents government parties from censoring American citizens.
  2. The court's modified injunction prohibits government entities from coercing or significantly encouraging content-moderation decisions on platforms.
  3. Individuals including White House officials and CDC employees are specifically named in the court order.

Biden's Blunders vs. Trump's Turmoil: A Political Showdown

511 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
  1. A special counsel decided not to press charges against Biden due to significant memory lapses during interviews.
  2. Obama faced significant down-ticket losses during his presidency, with nearly 1,000 seats lost over eight years.
  3. There is a concern that Trump's actions in the White House may disqualify him for a second term.

Debunking the Mask Mandate: A Systematic Review of COVID-19 Child Masking

963 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23
  1. A systematic review found no strong evidence to support children wearing masks to reduce virus transmission.
  2. No significant connection was found between child mask-wearing and transmission or infection rates in 16 studies.
  3. Policy decisions regarding children wearing masks should be based on rigorous evidence weighing potential harms and benefits.

Are We Facing Lockdowns 2.0?

2083 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic response Lockdowns Vaccines Immunity
  1. Major media outlets are echoing the need to stop the spread of Covid to reduce strain on hospitals.
  2. There are concerns about the possibility of another lockdown due to rising Covid cases and the emergence of new variants.
  3. Lockdowns had significant negative impacts on liberty and prosperity, with no apologies or accountability from those in charge.

CDC Now Refusing New COVID Vaccine Adverse Event Reports in Its V-Safe Program

1985 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccine Safety Public Health Data Collection Medical Ethics
  1. CDC has stopped collecting adverse event reports for COVID vaccines on its V-safe website, directing users to the FDA's VAERS website instead.
  2. CDC not accepting new safety reports on potentially risky mRNA Covid-19 injections, raising concerns about monitoring safety of a new technology.
  3. Contrastingly, NHTSA continues to accept safety reports for a 30-year-old vehicle, highlighting the importance of ongoing safety data collection.

Drug overdose data just released by the CDC

943 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
  1. CDC released drug overdose data for the past 12 months, showing over 100K deaths still
  2. California has seen an increase in overdose deaths while Florida has seen a decrease
  3. States like West Virginia, Oregon, and Nevada have reported significant year-over-year increases in overdose deaths

$10 Trillion Stolen Right Under Our Noses

1768 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
💰 Finance Economy Public Policy Inflation Wealth Inequality Government spending
  1. Over $10 trillion was spent on the COVID-19 pandemic, with $6 trillion from CARES Act and $4 trillion from Biden's administration.
  2. Money was stolen through fraud and embezzlement during COVID relief, with the effects leading to inflation and societal wealth disparity.
  3. The spending spree due to the pandemic led to significant financial losses, missed opportunities, and wealth redistribution, impacting many aspects of people's lives.

BREAKING: Gorsuch Rule on Lockdowns and Mandates

3105 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Civil Liberties Supreme Court Constitution
  1. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch speaks out against lockdowns and mandates, highlighting the erosion of civil liberties during the Covid era.
  2. Gorsuch consistently defended the Constitution and challenged Covid restrictions on religious liberty.
  3. Gorsuch's opinions underscore the need to balance public health concerns with protecting individual freedoms and the importance of robust debate in decision-making.

The Evidence is in: Masks DO NOT WORK

1572 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Safety Research Pandemic Masks
  1. The Cochrane Review found little evidence that masks are effective against viral transmission
  2. A new study focused on dozen research to determine the impact of masks on spread of infectious respiratory diseases
  3. Confidence intervals in the report show a relative paucity in the effectiveness of masking

The Depravity of the Hospital Protocol

1886 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🏥 Health Politics Campaign
  1. Billboard campaign in Ridgefield, NJ highlights deadly hospital protocol during COVID.
  2. Federal government incentivized hospitals to use Remdesivir and ventilators, leading to medical harm.
  3. FormerFeds Freedom Foundation seeks justice for loved ones lost due to hospital protocol and aims to raise awareness through billboards and other initiatives.

Study: 1 in 36 Boosted with a Heart Injury

1592 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Myocarditis
  1. A study found that 5.1% of medical workers experienced elevated cardiac troponin levels after vaccination.
  2. Within the same study, 2.8% of participants experienced a vaccine-associated myocardial injury.
  3. The study emphasizes the risk of heart injury from COVID-19 vaccines, especially mRNA-1273.

Dr. Fauci Lied, People Died

1709 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Health Politics
  1. An unredacted email sheds light on Dr. Fauci's actions and his team's redaction abuse.
  2. The email reveals discussions on the origins of the virus and suspicions due to experiments in Wuhan University.
  3. This email uncovers contradictions to Dr. Fauci's past statements.

How Did Remdesivir Obtain Approval for Kidney Disease?

1493 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Treatment Lawsuit FDA Approval
  1. Remdesivir, a controversial drug, was approved by the FDA for COVID treatment in kidney patients.
  2. Family members of patients express anger and grief over the use of Remdesivir, linking it to worsened health conditions and deaths.
  3. Financial incentives and hospital protocols played a significant role in the administration of Remdesivir, raising concerns about ethics and patient care.

The Aussies Take on the Vaccine

1297 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
  1. A Senate committee in Australia confronted Pfizer and Moderna executives on the vaccine.
  2. The committee discussed indemnity and the responsibility of these companies towards injuries.
  3. There were exchanges on stopping transmission of Covid.

If I Interviewed Trump About Covid…

1179 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
  1. The pandemic heavily impacted Trump's chances of re-election.
  2. Questions surrounding Trump's response to the pandemic are raised, including his pivot in approach.
  3. There are speculations about covert operations, censorship, and international coordination during the pandemic.

Covid Controls, the Cello, and Me

1100 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
  1. Charles Krblich's personal cello journey reflects the impact of the pandemic on the arts community.
  2. Despite disruptions, the power of music and human connection prevails through dedication and resilience.
  3. The story emphasizes the importance of staying connected to the magic and essence of art in times of chaos.

What They Meant by Essential and Nonessential

1847 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Government Social Issues Civil Rights Democracy
  1. The distinction between essential and nonessential work was decided by a previously unknown agency called CISA.
  2. The terms essential and nonessential reshaped the commercial world in unprecedented ways.
  3. The categorization of essential and nonessential roles reveals a societal divide between those considered indispensable and those perceived as dispensable.

Pandora’s Jar is Opened Again

1081 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
  1. The story of Prometheus and Pandora is used to explore the consequences of human pursuit of knowledge and power.
  2. The characters in the movie depict the interplay between those who seek knowledge and those who seek power, particularly in times of war.
  3. The parallels drawn between the characters in the movie and current events reflect on the potential dangers of the pursuit of knowledge and power in modern society.