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A Missouri GOP Lawmaker, Who Runs a Construction Business, Weighs in on IVF

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1652 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Election Controversy Reproductive Rights Political Activism
  1. Senator Rick Brattin, a Missouri GOP lawmaker, lacks understanding of IVF and proposes restrictive laws around embryo storage and creation.
  2. Brattin's controversial views on abortion, rape, and IVF highlight the importance of challenging unopposed extreme positions in politics.
  3. The lack of opposition in elections can lead to extreme and harmful policies going unchallenged, emphasizing the need for diverse political representation.

Platformer’s Reporting On Substack’s Supposed “Nazi Problem” Is Shoddy And Misleading

Singal-Minded • 3933 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
📰 News Journalism Controversy Reporting Ethics Platform
  1. The controversy about Nazis on Substack led to different responses from users and platform
  2. Some publications were removed from Substack due to violation of content guidelines
  3. There were discrepancies in the reporting of the number of Nazi accounts on Substack, leading to criticism of the reporting process

Bell‘s palsy? LIONESS OF JUDAH MINISTRY asks a key question about Dr. Özlem Türeci, a Turkish-German physician, who co-created the first Pfizer COVID mRNA vaccine, who clearly has facial paralysis!

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1650 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccine Side Effects Medical Professionals COVID-19 Controversy
  1. Dr. Özlem Türeci, co-creator of first Pfizer COVID mRNA vaccine, has facial paralysis.
  2. Question raised about whether her work caused her facial paralysis.
  3. Concern about silence from medical doctors and media regarding facial paralysis.

Some thoughts on the Substack controversy

The Watch • 2631 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
💼 Business Controversy Monetization Platform Subscription Income
  1. Substack has faced controversy over hosting white supremacists and other objectionable content
  2. Switching platforms can be risky for content creators like the author due to potential loss of subscribers and audience
  3. The author suggests direct support via other payment methods for those who want to support writers on Substack without contributing to the company
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But it's GMP!

Nepetalactone Newsletter • 1670 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Science Vaccines Controversy Safety Data Analysis
  1. There are two types of scientists: those who worship hierarchy and those who understand hierarchy is a cancer to the scientific method.
  2. The EMA found several objections to Pfizer's data, showing that it did not meet GMP standards.
  3. Concerns were raised by the EMA about Pfizer's data integrity, lack of biological characterization, and inconsistencies in the data provided.

Did New Zealand's mainstream newspapers collude to collectively cancel an unobjectionable advert?

A B’Old Woman • 619 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Censorship Free speech Public Policy Controversy
  1. New Zealand's mainstream media seems to avoid controversy and only promotes certain values. This has led to a boring and uniform direction in their content.
  2. A conservative group had ads approved in major newspapers, but then all the newspapers canceled them without clear reasons, suggesting a possible collusion.
  3. The idea of 'cancellation' can affect anyone, and it's important to stand up for different viewpoints to protect everyone's rights and speech.

Maureen Binienda’s revenge tour is off to a bad start

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 216 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Elections Government Controversy Social Issues
  1. Maureen Binienda's revenge tour faced opposition and setbacks at a recent school committee meeting.
  2. The Worcester Knitty Council faced unnecessary scrutiny from city councilors, highlighting misplaced priorities.
  3. Questions were raised about the capacity of the RMV shelter to provide a safe space for transgender individuals.

The Full Audio Recording Of Judge Kyle Duncan At Stanford Law

Original Jurisdiction • 679 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Free speech Protests Judiciary Controversy
  1. Debate about Judge Duncan's appearance at Stanford Law and the disruption he faced from protestors.
  2. The audio recording captures Judge Duncan's interactions with students, criticisms, and responses to questions.
  3. The event ends with Judge Duncan thanking the Federalist Society and making a closing remark to the audience.

Self-parodic anti-free-speech grifter Alex Berenson proudly takes another messy dump on his keyboard

Beck of the Pack • 58 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics News Politics Controversy Health Opinion
  1. The article criticizes Alex Berenson for spreading unreliable information and being intellectually dishonest.
  2. Berenson's arguments about COVID-19 vaccines causing deaths are refuted by data analysts and microbiologists.
  3. The writer questions Berenson's integrity and his focus on specific controversial topics.

Science may not be able to exist on controversial issues

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 60 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🔬 Science Controversy Ideology Research
  1. Some controversial issues may not allow science to exist due to preconceived notions and ideology dominating the discourse.
  2. Activists can potentially cause harm if their actions and beliefs overshadow scientific reasoning and discussion.
  3. The dominance of preconceived notions and ideology can be observed in various narratives, such as recent reports from organizations like the NHS.

I Can’t Believe Disney Is Shutting Down My Favorite Ride, Honky Mountain

Shades of Greaves • 58 implied HN points • 30 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Controversy
  1. Disney is closing the controversial Splash Mountain ride to retheme it, sparking strong reactions from some fans who have nostalgic connections to the original ride.
  2. The Honky Mountain ride, based on a fictional Disney film celebrating white Appalachian-Americans, is being shut down, raising concerns about cultural insensitivity and stereotypes.
  3. The debate around retheming rides at Disney parks shows how nostalgic connections to these attractions can clash with evolving cultural sensitivities and social awareness.

The past steroid allegations against McLaughlin, Felix, Mu's coach

Honest Sport • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Athletics Doping Coaching Olympics Controversy
  1. Coach Bob Kersee faced steroid allegations in the late 1980s, when an athlete claimed Kersee provided him with banned substances. Even though he denied these claims, they have lingered in discussions about his coaching.
  2. Despite his controversial past, Kersee has trained successful athletes like Sydney McLaughlin and Allyson Felix without significant doping scandals in their careers. His later coaching has been marked by clean performances.
  3. In recent discussions, other coaches have come under scrutiny for doping allegations, suggesting that anti-doping authorities may need to focus on them rather than Kersee, whose athletes have largely passed doping tests.

Looking Back on the Cavinder Controversy

House of Strauss • 63 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Media Influencer Journalism Controversy Interview
  1. The author reflects on a controversial article they wrote about the Cavinder twins, TikTok stars turned influencers.
  2. Despite facing backlash, the author stands by the intent and content of their article, emphasizing the journalistic process and context.
  3. The article aimed to delve into the modern journey and business aspects of the Cavinder twins but faced criticism from the subject for not aligning with their desired narrative.

Free Speech II

Tom Thought • 19 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🎭️ Culture Discourse Social norms Freedom of Speech Controversy
  1. Cities have different approaches to free speech: some prioritize open expression even if offensive, while others value avoidance of offense.
  2. Freedom of speech is shaped by cultural norms more than legal rules, requiring a balance between expression and consequences.
  3. Creating spaces for healthy discourse involves balancing free expression with a commitment to fostering diverse ideas and viewpoints.

PostPostPost: In Defense of The Edgelord

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Ideology Controversy Critique Art Pop culture
  1. Ideology operates beneath our consciousness, influencing how we believe rather than what we believe in.
  2. The concept of the 'beautiful soul' contrasts with the edgelord, who embraces transgression and pushing boundaries without committing to a fixed ideology.
  3. Edgelords challenge norms and seek attention through shock value, but their actions can transition from provocative to dangerous when associated with extremist ideologies.

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division purchased more Clearview AI licenses

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Facial Recognition Biden administration Controversy
  1. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division bought more Clearview AI licenses for the third time under the Biden administration.
  2. Clearview AI has commercial relationships with both U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and international backlash from countries like Greece and France.
  3. Despite criticism over its origins and usage, Clearview AI received significantly more federal contracts during the first two and a half years of the Biden administration compared to the Trump administration.

Swine Flu — A National Emergency With No Evidence

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Crisis Controversy
  1. President Obama declared a national emergency in response to the swine flu epidemic, despite evidence indicating inflated statistics and limited testing.
  2. A CBS News study revealed that a small minority of probable swine flu cases actually tested positive for any form of flu, casting doubt on the accuracy of the reported cases.
  3. Swine flu hysteria led to extreme measures like closing schools and proposed forced vaccinations, highlighting the need for accurate information and balanced response.