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A Tale of Two States: Pennsylvania and Florida in a Post-COVID Election

436 implied HN points • 03 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voter Turnout Political parties Voting behavior
  1. Pennsylvania has kept strong early voting rules from the pandemic, with a lot of Democrats using mail-in ballots this year. This shows their commitment to making voting easier and more accessible.
  2. In Florida, early voting is down as the state returned to stricter rules, showing that fewer people are participating compared to the pandemic. This shift may change the chances for both parties in the upcoming election.
  3. The differences in voting styles between Pennsylvania and Florida highlight how each state adapted after COVID-19, which could heavily impact the 2024 election outcomes.

Doctors Won't Listen. Is Artificial Intelligence the Answer?

356 implied HN points • 02 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Medical Ethics Healthcare policy Technology Integration AI Applications Patient Care
  1. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed flaws in the healthcare system, showing that some doctors may not always listen to their patients or critically evaluate their practices.
  2. A study found that while AI like GPT-4 can diagnose accurately on its own, doctors did not significantly improve their performance using it, possibly due to skepticism and integration issues.
  3. For AI to be effective in healthcare, there needs to be better collaboration between doctors and AI tools, focusing on trust and finding ways to integrate AI smoothly into their work.

Polls: Harris slipping! Race Tightens

178 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Polls Campaigns Candidates Immigration
  1. Polls show Kamala Harris is losing ground to Donald Trump, with the race tightening as the campaign progresses.
  2. Harris is facing criticism for not delivering on her campaign promises, which has disappointed some voters.
  3. Concerns about Harris's past support for certain policies could be used against her in the election, indicating a potential political vulnerability.
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Do you know? Is your county red or blue? Take a history tour!

118 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political trends Voting Patterns Historical Analysis
  1. You can easily see how political views in different counties have changed over time. It's interesting to watch states like Florida and California shift from one political side to another.
  2. There’s a new tool that helps visualize these political trends at the county level, making it easier to understand local changes over the years.
  3. New members have a limited-time chance to access exclusive political insights and resources, which can help them stay informed about current events.

Daily Poll Update - October 2, 2020

118 implied HN points • 02 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Polls Surveys Campaigns Public Opinion
  1. The daily updates will share the latest averages for polls leading up to the election. This will help people understand the current landscape of voter opinions.
  2. Currently, the national poll shows Harris leading Trump by a small margin. It's close, so every vote will really count.
  3. The updates will continue consistently over the next 30 days as the election approaches. It's a crucial time for voters to stay informed.

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

1982 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.

BIG WIN IN THE COURTS: Missouri v. Biden

3350 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.

Counseling a Gaslit Nation

1725 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.

BREAKING: Gorsuch Rule on Lockdowns and Mandates

3132 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Civil Liberties Supreme Court Executive orders 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.

Are We Facing Lockdowns 2.0?

2101 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

2002 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.

$10 Trillion Stolen Right Under Our Noses

1784 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.

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

971 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.

The Depravity of the Hospital Protocol

1903 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.

The Evidence is in: Masks DO NOT WORK

1586 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

Dr. Fauci Lied, People Died

1725 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.

Study: 1 in 36 Boosted with a Heart Injury

1606 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.

Drug overdose data just released by the CDC

951 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