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Politico Analysis: Vaccine Lotteries Aren’t Working

Politico reports: State efforts to juice Covid-19 vaccination rates through million-dollar lotteries haven’t reversed the steep decline in adults seeking out shots when many pockets of the country remain vulnerable to the coronavirus. While Ohio did see a two-week bump in adult vaccination rates last month after becoming the first state to offer sizable cash prizes, the pace of vaccinations …

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Anti-Vax NFL Star: I May Die Of COVID But I’d Rather Die Actually Living, Steer Clear Of Me If You’re Scared

“Hi, I’m Cole Beasley and I’m not vaccinated. I will be outside doing what I do. I’ll be out in public. If you’re scared of me then steer clear, or get vaccinated. “I may die of COVID, but I’d rather die actually living. I have family members whose days are numbered. “If they want to come see me and stay …

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DeSantis Shrugs Off Variant Warnings As Scare Tactics

Miami’s NBC News affiliate reports: As the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday labeled the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus a “variant of concern,” Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed the potential impact it could have on the state. DeSantis avoided directly answering a reporter’s question about whether the state needs to do more to prepare for the …

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Anti-Vax Nutbags Protest Foo Fighters Concert [VIDEO]

Variety reports: Anti-vaccine protesters congregated outside of Foo Fighters’ show at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Calif. on Tuesday night (June 15). What looked like several dozen protesters carried signs reading “Foo Fighters fight to bring segregation back” and “event for vaccinated only, unvaccinated not allowed,” according to several Twitter posts. One Instagram post appeared to picture former child …

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Supermarket Cashier Dead In Georgia Mask Dispute, Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Shot Twice, Suspect Shot

Atlanta’s ABC News affiliate reports: Authorities are on the scene of a shooting that left a sheriff’s deputy injured and a cashier dead Monday afternoon. A spokesperson said a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reserve unit deputy and two others – a man and woman – were injured during the shooting at the Big Bear Supermarket near South DeKalb Mall off …

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CBS Poll: 29% Of GOP Voters Still Won’t Get Vaccinated

CBS News reports: A CBS News/YouGov poll found that 52 percent of Republicans are either fully or partially vaccinated, while 6 percent planning to be vaccinated and 6 percent are undecided. Twenty-nine percent do not plan to be vaccinated, the poll found. Among those in the poll who said they would not get vaccinated or are still undecided, the most …

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Federal Court Tosses Vaccine Suit By Hospital Workers

USA Today reports: In the first federal ruling on vaccine mandates, a Houston judge late Saturday dismissed a lawsuit by hospital employees who declined the COVID-19 shot – a decision that could have a ripple effect across the nation. The case involved Houston Methodist, which was the first hospital system in the country to require that all its employees get …

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GOP Ohio Gov Condemns Pending Anti-Vaccine Bill

The Columbus Dispatch reports: Gov. Mike DeWine came out against a controversial bill that would weaken Ohio’s vaccination laws. On Thursday, DeWine said he opposes House Bill 248 and asked Ohioans to think of the impact vaccines have had on society. Hearings on House Bill 248 have drawn national attention as advocates have spread misinformation and conspiracies. Testimony from Dr. …

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Carlson: Vax Is Causing “Massive Increase In Deaths”

Media Matters has the transcript: TUCKER CARLSON (HOST): So, what is the harm rate from the COVID vaccines? What’s the harm rate? You’re not allowed to ask, have you noticed that? They’ll shout at you if you ask. Several weeks ago, we quoted numbers from the administration’s own reporting system, VAERS, that show a massive increase in deaths from this …

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OR House Expels Rep Who Colluded With Extremists

Oregon Public Radio reports: State Rep. Mike Nearman became the first person ever expelled from the Oregon Legislature on Thursday, following revelations he helped plan an armed incursion in the state Capitol late last year. In a widely anticipated vote, the Oregon House approved a resolution that formally found Nearman’s act of opening a Capitol door for a far-right crowd …

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Man Charged With Stealing Over 500 Blank Vax Cards

From the Los Angeles County DA’s office: Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a Los Angeles County contract worker was charged today for allegedly stealing hundreds of blank vaccine cards from a COVID-19 vaccination center at the Pomona Fairplex. “Selling fraudulent and stolen vaccine cards is illegal, immoral and puts the public at risk of exposure to …

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Anti-Vax Nurse Fails In Vax Magnetism Demo [VIDEO]

“Yes, vaccines do harm people. By the way, I just found out something when I was on lunch, and I want to show it to you. We were talking about Dr. Tenpenny’s testimony about magnetic vaccine crystals, so this is what I found out. “I have a key and a bobby pin here. Explain to me here why the key …

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Texas Hospital Suspends 178 Vax-Refusing Employees

The Washington Post reports: A Houston-based hospital system suspended more than 170 health-care workers who did not comply with the organization’s vaccine mandate, the system’s CEO said Tuesday, a day after employees protested the requirement outside a medical center. While 24,947 of Houston Methodist’s employees were fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus by Monday’s deadline, 178 employees did not get …

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Magneto Trends On Twitter Due To Anti-Vax Nutbag

The X-Men character Magneto is trending on Twitter this morning thanks to anti-vax crackpot Sherri Tenpenny. Yesterday I gave you a partial quote from her testimony before the Ohio legislature and now we’ve got the video. “I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures all over the internet of people who have had these shots and now they’re magnetized They can put …

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Anti-Vax Nut Testifies That Vaccine Magnetizes Humans: Keys And Forks Stick To You, You Can Interface With 5G

Cleveland’s NBC News affiliate reports: A Cleveland doctor and anti-vaccine advocate went on a rant about 5G internet and metal objects sticking to the bodies of vaccinated people while giving testimony at an Ohio House Health Committee meeting Tuesday. “I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures all over the internet of people who have had these shots and now they’re magnetized. …

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Texas Gov Signs Bill Banning Businesses From Requiring Vax Proof, Penalties Include Loss Of Operating License

The Texas Tribune reports: Texas businesses that require customers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be denied state contracts and could lose their licenses or operating permits under legislation Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Monday. “Texas is open 100%, and we want to make sure you have the freedom to go where you want without limits,” Abbott said before …

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Pharmacist Gets Three Years For Wrecking Vax Doses

NBC News reports: A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced the Wisconsin pharmacist who destroyed 500 Covid-19 vaccine doses to three years in prison, according to NBC affiliate WTMJ of Milwaukee. Back in January, Steven Brandenburg agreed to plead guilty to two counts of attempting to tamper with consumer products with reckless disregard. Brandenburg intentionally removed doses of the Moderna vaccine …

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Branch Covidian Pastor: The World Has Enough “Fag Sissy Preachers,” It Needs Men With “Callused Knees”

“The world needs manly preachers. There’s enough fag, queer, skinny-jeaned, homo-effeminate, sissy preachers out there with makeup and mascara on their eyes for the camera. “Isn’t about time you get some sweat on your forehead? Isn’t about time you get some dirt under your nails and get some grease on your hands? Isn’t about time you get some blood on …

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Anti-Vax Nutbag Naomi Wolf To Headline Fundraiser On Juneteenth Because “We’ve Been Enslaved By Govt”

The Flashpoint reports: Three groups opposed to Covid restrictions, masks, and vaccines are hosting conspiracy theorist Naomi Wolf for a fundraiser entitled “Liberate Our Five Freedoms.” The event is going to be held on Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of chattel slavery in the US. Event organizer Kathryn Levin told me that in her view, it’s appropriate. “The 19th …

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Anti-Vax Hospital Employees Protest Jab Mandate

The New York Times reports: Dozens of staff members at a Houston-area hospital protested on Monday night against a policy that requires employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The hospital, Houston Methodist, had told employees that they had to be vaccinated by Monday. Last month, 117 employees filed a lawsuit against the hospital over the vaccine policy. Houston Methodist employees …

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