As the opioid crisis continues, pharmaceutical companies continue to pay politicians to look the other way, and the federal government fails to push for legitimate solutions. (TFTP) More than 200,000 Americans have died from prescription opioid overdoses since 1999 and as the epidemic continues, it raises serious questions about why the United States government has Read More…
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Big Pharma’s Sphere Of Influence: Three Ways The Drug Industry Continues To Reign
If you’ve ever sat through the commercials for an on-air television show, you’ve likely seen advertising for prescription drugs. The ads often tell the story of a person who suffered while enjoying a common American pastime only to be miraculously cured by whatever drug is being marketed. You then hear the voiceover rush through an Read More…
While Dems Babbled About Russia, GOP Passed Trickle-Up Economics Tax Bill
Yesterday my social media feeds were ablaze with people celebrating the latest new “bombshell” Russiagate revelation, which, as always, turned out to be nothing once the facts rolled in. Less than nothing, in fact, since Trump supporters everywhere are jumping up and down on ABC’s correction of an important part of its breaking coverage of the Flynn plea that Read More…
Trouble For Big Pharma As Nearly 50% Of People Report Quitting Pills For CBD
According to a recent survey conducted by cannabis market research firm the Brightfield Group and HelloMD, an online medical cannabis community, nearly half of CBD (cannabidiol) users give up prescription drugs and over the counter medications in favor of the non-psychoactive substance. The survey of over 2,400 respondents found forty-two percent of CBD users — whether they used marijuana-derived CBD or Read More…
Jeff Sessions To Revive D.A.R.E. To Hook More Kids On Drugs And Bolster Prison Profits
In his sanctimonious quest to revive the laughably inept war on drugs, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions now champions this stellar plan: resuscitate the interventionist prevention program — proven wholly worthless by the government, itself — known as D.A.R.E. Yep — believe it or not — you heard right: D.A.R.E. Apparently deaf — or, perhaps, oblivious Read More…
Former Clinton Foundation Donors Flocking To The McCain Institute
In years past, the Clinton Foundation enjoyed significant donations from individuals and countries that sought to purchase influence in Washington. But now, the McCain Institute is their new darling, having received large sums from the likes of George Soros and Saudi Arabia. WASHINGTON, D.C.– With the Clinton Foundation standing at the heart of the many Read More…