The J&J Moratorium Was a Mistake
Although the FDA rescinded the moratorium, the fear generated won’t simply dissipate.
As a primary care physician, I take care of many patients with idiosyncratic attitudes toward risk. Some smoke cigarettes, a known lethal habit, but eat only organic foods. Others avoid all vaccines despite centuries of evidence validating their substantial benefits. We can expect such idiosyncrasies from individuals, but it was a surprise and a disappointment to see such irrationality from the FDA/CDC. On April 13, those agencies decided to halt the administration of the life-saving Johnson and Johnson (J&J) COVID vaccine. They rescinded the decision ten days later.
April 23, 2021
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Ava DuVernay isnât up for an Oscar this year, but itâll probably still be a satisfying evening for the acclaimed director: She had a hand in or actively championed five films nominated for awards â genre-spanning works that take us from rural Rajasthan to South Central Los Angeles.
In a year with one of the most diverse slates of nominees ever, Ms. DuVernayâs influence is unmistakable. After a relatively brief time in the movie industry establishment â less than a decade â Ms. DuVernay has emerged as a powerful champion of talented, younger, mostly Black filmmakers. Bit by bit, sheâs building the Hollywood she wants to see.
Carrillo is a retired San Diego County Sheriff’s Department homicide detective who served 26 years. He is now the executive producer and host of “Journey for Justice” on YouTube.
The justice system has done its duty. Twelve members of the community in Minneapolis were handed the evidence as well as the law and came to the verdict as read on Tuesday, finding former police officer Derek Chauvin culpable in the death of George Floyd. The justice system worked as it was designed. Mr. Floyd’s death did not go unanswered. Through the efforts of the investigators and the district attorney, Mr. Chauvin will now face the consequences of his actions. Hopefully this process has brought some measure of closure to Mr. Floyd’s family and those of us greatly affected by his death.
Apr 22, 2021
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It’s the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, and we can finally dare to celebrate. Yes, we have a climate change crisis on our hands. Yet the White House just announced the U.S. will cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030. Solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources will power us forward.
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