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Making medication more accessible through telemedicine

February 6, 2024

During the Covid public health emergency, the federal government took several steps to make it easier to access health care via telemedicine. Most of those measures have ended. But one of the regulations that Biden held in place allows many controlled substances like Adderall for ADHD treatment, testosterone for gender-affirming care and buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder to be prescribed without first having an in-person visit. In-person-visit requirements have traditionally been used to prevent fraud and abuse.

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The Cost-Effective Wisdom of Universal Basic Healthcare

February 6, 2024

Explore the cost-effective wisdom of universal basic healthcare in this article. Discover how preventive care, reduced emergency room visits, and societal equality contribute to long-term savings and improved public health outcomes.

The Appeal to Fear Fallacy: Understanding Its Influence and Pitfalls

February 5, 2024

Explore the insidious influence of the Appeal to Fear fallacy in rhetoric and persuasion. Learn how it manipulates emotions, distorts perceptions, and undermines rational discourse, and discover strategies to counter its deceptive tactics for informed decision-making.

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How Universal Basic Income (UBI) Empowers Environmental Sustainability

February 5, 2024

Explore how Universal Basic Income (UBI) can empower individuals to prioritize environmentally friendly choices, fostering sustainability through financial security, innovation, conscious consumption, education, and lifestyle changes. Discover the transformative potential of UBI in shaping a greener future for our planet.

The Economic Impact of Universal Basic Healthcare: A Cost-Saving Revolution

January 16, 2024

Explore the potential economic impact of Universal Basic Healthcare in the United States. Despite logistical challenges, recent studies project annual savings of $500 billion, challenging the notion that UBH is a financial burden. Discover how administrative efficiency, preventive care, and negotiating power could revolutionize the nation’s healthcare system, leading to a healthier population and substantial cost savings for American taxpayers.

Universal Basic Healthcare: Ensuring Healthcare Accessibility for All and its Societal Benefits

January 16, 2024

Explore the societal benefits of Universal Basic Healthcare (UBH) in our latest article. Discover how ensuring healthcare accessibility for all leads to improved public health, reduced economic burden, enhanced educational attainment, social equality, and more. Uncover the downstream effects of UBH on building a healthier, more inclusive, and resilient society.

Fact-Checks: Faulty Science Underpins Florida Surgeon General’s Call to Halt mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination

January 16, 2024

The COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives, according to multiple studies. Despite this, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo issued a statement on Jan. 3 calling for a halt in the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.

Universal Basic Income (UBI) and Human Dignity: A Path to Independent Basic Needs Fulfillment

January 16, 2024

Explore the transformative impact of Universal Basic Income (UBI) on human dignity. Discover how UBI, by ensuring every individual’s access to basic needs, fosters autonomy, reduces stigma, and enhances mental well-being, creating a more inclusive and harmonious society. Join the conversation on how UBI can be a catalyst for positive change and a pathway to a dignified and equitable future.

Financing Universal Basic Income: A Comprehensive Approach

January 15, 2024

Explore the financial landscape of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in the U.S. Discover estimated costs, potential savings from universal healthcare, welfare service consolidation, and technological advancements. Delve into the proposal of a Value-Added Tax (VAT) on national GDP for budget balancing. Uncover intangible benefits, including reduced poverty and crime, contributing to an enhanced quality of life. Gain insights into a comprehensive approach to financing UBI and its potential societal impact.

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Universal Basic Income: A Catalyst for Adaptability in the Gig Economy Era

January 9, 2024

Discover the transformative power of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in enhancing adaptability to the dynamic gig economy. Explore how UBI fosters financial security, encourages risk-taking, and promotes lifelong learning, shaping a resilient workforce for the future.

Singing on Trump? Stunning report reveals top WH aide spilling the beans to Jack Smith

January 8, 2024

Stunning new details about what Trump said on January 6th, what he did or didn’t do. ABC News reporting Trump’s former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, Dan Scavino, testified about it all to Jack Smith. Sources telling ABC Scavino told Smith’s investigators that as the violence began to escalate that day, Trump “was just not interested” in doing more to stop it. NBC News has not independently confirmed this reporting. Former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman,, former Senator Claire McCaskill, and The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig join Ali Velshi on Deadline White House with reaction.

Fmr. federal prosecutor: ‘Uphill battle’ for Trump as he tries to argue presidential immunity

January 5, 2024

Former federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin and New York Times investigative reporter Susanne Craig join Ana Cabrera for the latest on Trump’s packed January schedule of courtroom cases.

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‘I never thought I’d be here’: Fmr law enforcement officers reflect on Jan 6, three years later

January 5, 2024

Three years after the January 6 insurrection, former DC Metro & Capitol police officers, Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, Ret. Officer Michael Fanone & Officer Harry Dunn, join Morning Joe reflect on the traumatic events and its lasting impact— highlighting the ongoing challenges in accountability and narrative of the day.

Debunking Bogus Claim of ‘Bipartisan’ Support for Mayorkas Impeachment Hearings

January 5, 2024

Legislators often tout support for some piece of legislation as bipartisan, even if only a few members from the opposing party back it. But in an announcement about committee hearings to investigate the possible impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, one Republican is taking claims of bipartisanship to absurd new lengths.

Unveiling Epstein’s List: Resurfacing the Allegations of the Trump-Epstein Rape Case

January 4, 2024

Explore the resurgence of the Donald Trump/Jeffrey Epstein rape case following the release of Epstein’s list. Uncover the overlooked scandal that raises questions about accountability, justice, and the influence of power during Trump’s time in the White House.

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Facing jail risk, Trump busted for U.S. adversaries routing millions to Trump Org during presidency

January 4, 2024

Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million in payments from foreign governments, during two of his four years in the White House, according to a new House report. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the findings, and wider significance of legal bans on foreign payments, as foreign forces try to use money to corrupt politicians in both parties.

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Prescription for Change: Tackling America’s #1 Cause of Bankruptcy with Universal Basic Healthcare

January 3, 2024

Explore the alarming impact of medical expenses on bankruptcy in the United States and discover how Universal Basic Healthcare (UBH) could offer a transformative solution. Learn how UBH can provide financial security, emphasize preventive care, stimulate the economy, and streamline healthcare administration, creating a resilient and accessible healthcare system for all citizens.

Fake News Alert: Posts Use Transposed Mugshot of Epstein to Target Kamala Harris

January 3, 2024

A federal judge has ordered the release of documents that will identify scores of accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s associates. The order has led many social media users to share a digitally manipulated image that purports to show Vice President Kamala Harris posing with Epstein. The original photo showed Harris with her husband, Douglas Emhoff.

Murder at the State of the Union? Nightmare Trump scenarios outlined in DOJ coup case

January 2, 2024

In a new filing, Jack Smith outlines what could happen if Donald Trump is granted immunity in the Jan. 6 coup case, saying “the Nation would have no recourse to deter a President from inciting his supporters during a State of the Union address to kill opposing lawmakers… to ensure that he remains in office unlawfully.” MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the limits of legal immunity and is joined by former prosecutor Renato Mariotti.

Unleashing Economic Resilience: The Flexible Shield of Universal Basic Income

January 2, 2024

Discover the transformative power of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in our latest article. Explore how UBI offers a flexible response to economic changes, shielding citizens from vulnerabilities, fostering resilience, and promoting innovation in the face of uncertainties.