Vaccine & COVID News
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Staying Free and Faithful in a Pandemic
The coronavirus crisis presents challenges to us as a nation and as individuals. There are principles we should keep in mind. Let’s remember how our nation works. We have a Constitution that assigns limited, defined powers to the federal government and leaves the rest to the states and individuals. Some governors, like J.B. Pritzker of…Star Parker -
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Winning the Coronavirus War
America has faced great challenges in the past, and we have always gotten through them stronger than we were before. From the Civil War to the Great Depression to World War II, we have been through some horrific stuff. In the Civil War alone, we lost 750,000 people, or 2% of our population at the…Neil Patel -
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The Truth Behind China’s Ineffective Anti-American Coronavirus Propaganda
For quite some time, China has been trying to undercut the foundation of American global power. Unlike Moscow’s often coarse, brutish efforts, Beijing has been stealthier than an F-35, using public diplomacy initiatives to subtly buy its way into schools, civil society, and the private sector. Now, however, the mask–and the gloves–are coming off. In the last few…James Carafano -
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Amid Coronavirus Upheaval, How to Keep Employees and Employers Connected to Jobs
The economic fallout from the national emergency over the coronavirus outbreak could last much longer than the health consequences. To limit disruption of economic activity, policymakers must act now to help families maintain their income and their connections to employment. Before the coronavirus hit the United States, first-time unemployment claims were near a half-century low….Rachel Greszler -
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Iranian Regime’s Reckless Disregard Made the Coronavirus Outbreak Worse
Iran, which faces one of the most widespread COVID-19 coronavirus outbreaks outside of China, is paying a heavy price for the mismanagement, dishonesty, and self-serving priorities of its Islamist clerical regime. Iran’s totalitarian rulers remain in denial about the scope and consequences of the pandemic, preferring to save face rather than save lives. The ayatollahs…James Phillips -
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Protecting America’s Borders Is Critical to Combating Coronavirus
In mid-March, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador closed his country’s borders to foreigners. At that point, his country had zero confirmed cases of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus. Bukele closed down schools, temporarily shut down the international airport, and banned flights from Mexico when he believed the Mexican government allowed corona-positive passengers to…Ana Quintana -
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An Alarming Study Shows We Need to Be Vigilant to Beat Coronavirus
Millions of Americans dead, thousands more waiting to die for want of medical equipment in short supply, and all because a few blithe revelers wanted to go to the bar. A recent study by Imperial College London paints a truly frightening picture of what could be. But is this even possible? In short, not likely,…Kevin Pham -
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Politicizing Pandemic? Left-Wing Groups Target White House Response to Coronavirus
Several liberal groups have launched an aggressive advertising effort attacking the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. At least two entities financed through the left-wing organization Arabella Advisors have launched campaigns politicizing the pandemic, according to the conservative watchdog group Americans for Public Trust. “This is a dark-money organization that is taking advantage of…Fred Lucas -
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Coronavirus Is the Chinese Government’s Curse Upon the World
The World Health Organization and other sensitive souls have instructed us to stop referring to the new strain of the coronavirus as the “Wuhan” or “Chinese” flu because of the racist connotations. I’m disinclined to curb my speech to placate Chinese propagandists, and it seems to me the aversion to those terms is less about…David Harsanyi -
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What Conservatives Think of Senate’s Coronavirus Aid Package
The Senate’s new coronavirus aid package is a mixed bag, according to a new report from The Heritage Foundation. “Any action that Congress takes should be targeted, temporary, and linked directly to the coronavirus epidemic in order to address the source of the economic shock while limiting any political abuse that can develop in a…Rachel del Guidice -
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Don’t Let Surprise Billing Derail Coronavirus Response
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the country, threatening lives and livelihoods alike, Congress has suddenly found its ability to legislate again. The Senate has cancelled its recess, and many lawmakers have been remarkably focused on fighting the disease and protecting Americans. Despite some delays and the usual partisan tug-of-war, lawmakers have quickly passed two important,…Jessica Anderson -
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Coronavirus Pandemic Highlights Importance of Economic Freedom
More than ever, economic freedom matters. The mysterious coronavirus, which originated in December in Wuhan, China, has engulfed countries across the globe. In dealing with an emerging pandemic such as this unpleasantly contagious one, principled approaches are essential, including keeping the crisis in context, pushing for full transparency, and ensuring international coordination and cooperation. At…Anthony B. Kim -
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Senate Bill Would Give $1,200 to Many Americans as COVID-19 Relief
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that the Senate will not leave Washington before approving an aid package to ease financial problems during the coronavirus pandemic through direct payments to individual Americans. Other provisions of the package, which has a total cost estimated at up to $1 trillion, would provide loans to airlines and…Fred Lucas -
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In Combating Coronavirus, Trump and Governors Act Constitutionally
Fox News contributor Andrew Napolitano, a former judge, recently penned an article with the provocative title “Coronavirus fear lets government assault our freedom in violation of Constitution.” Although Napolitano is right to be concerned, President Donald Trump and other federal, state, and local officials appear to be acting within the bounds of the Constitution in…John G. Malcolm -
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New State Department Warning Shows Travel Restrictions Key to Curbing Coronavirus
As the State Department warns Americans not to travel internationally and advises all Americans abroad to return home or prepare to shelter in place, the U.S. continues to expand travel restrictions as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus. That advisory Thursday afternoon from the State Department comes a day after the joint…Peter Brookes -
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Coronavirus Aid for Travel Industry: Prepayments, Tax Relief, Not Bailouts
While the coronavirus pandemic and its related effects have harmed all sectors of the economy, the transportation and hospitality industries have taken an especially hard hit. The sharp decline in consumer spending on travel—especially for leisure and large events—has thousands of companies and millions of employees on edge. It comes as no surprise that the…David Ditch -
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Trump Clears Way to Use Malaria Drug Against COVID-19
In what he called a “game-changer or maybe not,” President Donald Trump on Thursday directed the Food and Drug Administration to clear regulatory hurdles and move toward expanding use of a malaria drug to battle the coronavirus. The drug chloroquine has shown “very, very encouraging early results,” Trump said during the daily press conference on…Fred Lucas -
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CDC Data Show Younger Adults Also End Up in Hospital From Coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday released its first batch of data on coronavirus patients in the United States, showing that while older adults are more likely to experience severe problems with the virus, younger adults are also falling seriously ill. Fifty-five percent of coronavirus hospitalizations were younger than 65, with 20%…Chuck Ross -
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Coronavirus Exposes How West Coast Progressives Failed the Homeless
The coronavirus has changed almost every facet of American life. It has disrupted work routines, sent children home from school, and stress-tested the global supply chain. Medical researchers have warned for weeks that the new coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, is particularly dangerous to seniors and those with underlying health conditions. But in West…Christopher Rufo -
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What the Defense Production Act Is and How It Can Help the Government Fight COVID-19
In a White House press briefing Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that he was invoking the Defense Production Act in the event he needed to use the authorities granted in the federal statute to fight what he is now calling a “war” on COVID-19. The president indicated during the press briefing that authorities granted in…Cully Stimson