Tag Archives: anti-vax

RFK Laughably Declares “I Have Never Been Anti-Vax”

The Independent reports: Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr baselessly claimed in a congressional hearing on Thursday that he has never been anti-vaccine. Mr Kennedy testified before the House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government where House Republicans had invited him to testify about being censored by the Biden administration and tech companies. Mr Kennedy, currently a …

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MTG: “Far, Far Left” RFK Jr Is Fooling Many Republicans

“I agree with Bobby Kennedy on a lot of things. But I tell you what, I think there’s a lot of Republicans that have been fooled by him. He’s not a Republican, everyone. He’s very much a Democrat. And some of his policies are far, far left. They’re not the policies I want. They should not be the policies that …

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RFK Jr. Tries To Walk Back Claim About COVID And Jews

Posted today to Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Twitter account: The @nypost story is mistaken. I have never, ever suggested that the COVID-19 virus was targeted to spare Jews. I accurately pointed out — during an off-the-record conversation — that the U.S. and other governments are developing ethnically targeted bioweapons and that a 2021 study of the COVID-19 virus shows that COVID-19 …

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Judge Won’t Lift Ban On Social Media Outreach By Feds

Bloomberg News reports: A federal judge in Louisiana denied a request by the US government to delay an order he imposed last week banning federal agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies. The Justice Department is expected to ask the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene after US District Court Judge Terry Doughty on Monday refused …

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Trump Judge Blocks Feds From Social Media Outreach

The Washington Post reports: A federal judge on Tuesday blocked key Biden administration agencies and officials from meeting and communicating with social media companies about “protected speech,” in an extraordinary preliminary injunction in an ongoing case that could have profound effects on the First Amendment. The injunction came in response to a lawsuit brought by Republican attorneys general in Louisiana …

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RFK Jr Super PAC Claims It’s Raised Over $10 Million

The New York Times reports: A political action committee supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign has raised a total of $10.25 million, one of its leaders said on Monday, a signal that his long-shot challenge to President Biden has gained traction among donors, including many Republicans. The precise level of fund-raising by the super PAC, American Values 2024, will …

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RFK Spox: Calling Him Anti-Vax Is A Left-Handed Smear

The Daily Beast reports: In an interview with The Atlantic’s John Hendrickson, [former Rep. Dennis] Kucinich said calling RFK Jr. anti-vax is “a left-handed smear” and “a clipped assessment that has been used for political purposes by the adherents of the pharmaceutical industry who want to engage in a sort of absurd reductionism.” Instead, he suggested, Kennedy Jr. stands for …

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RFK To Host Event With “Vax Makes You Magnetic” Nut

Via press release from Robert Kennedy Jr: Mr. Kennedy will meet with leading critics of prevailing health policy including Dr. Joe Mercola, Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, Dr. Pierre Kory, Dr. Patrick Gentempo, Maureen McDonnell, Del Bigtree, Mikki Willis, Sayer Ji and others. Anticipate a lively give-and-take involving topics rarely addressed in mainstream policy conversations. Mr. Kennedy is known for his controversial …

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Trump: “It’s Not A Great Thing To Talk About” The Vax

“I have a Democrat friend who is very smart. He said, ‘I don’t understand one thing about you. I watch your rallies, they’re incredible. You talk about defeating ISIS, you talk about taxes, you talk about regulation, you talk about everything. You never said — I’ve never heard you talk about the incredible job did you with the vaccines.’ “Because, …

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Notorious Anti-Vax Rioter Sentenced To Only 10 Days

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports: A prominent right-wing and anti-vaccine activist from South Jersey will serve 10 days behind bars for her role in some of the most brutal fighting during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors likened Stephanie Hazelton, 51, of Medford — who also goes by the moniker Ayla Wolf — to “a commander …

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Quack Dr. Drew Airs Anti-Vax Claim About Jamie Foxx

The Daily Beast reports: Was Jamie Foxx left “partially paralyzed and blind” after a stroke in April? That’s the wholly unsubstantiated claim now being floated by a gossip columnist who appeared on longtime reality TV host Dr. Drew’s online talk show this week to link Foxx’s mysterious medical emergency to the COVID vaccine he was allegedly “forced” to get. A.J. …

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British Anti-Vaxxers Found Guilty Of 5G Terrorism Plot

The BBC reports: Two anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists have been found guilty of offences in connection with a plot to destroy 5G mobile phone masts. Darren Reynolds, of Newbould Crescent, Sheffield, was found guilty of six terror offences at Leeds Crown Court. Christine Grayson, of Boothwood Road, York, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit criminal damage. Reynolds and Grayson discussed …

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Irish Extremist Sued For Publishing Photo Of Teenage Suicide Victim, Claiming He Was Killed By COVID Vax

The Irish Times reports: A woman whose son died by suicide is suing former journalist Gemma O’Doherty over the use of his photograph and linking his death to the Covid-19 vaccine. Diego Gilsenan, of Kingscourt, Co Cavan, was 18-years-old when he died in August 2021. His mother, Edel Campbell, has now initiated High Court proceedings against Ms O’Doherty as publisher …

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Prominent Anti-Vax Doctor Dies Of Something [VIDEO]

The Daily Dot reports: Dr. Rashid Buttar was one of the most prolific purveyors of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and the vaccine. His outlandish claims, such as that everyone who took the vaccine will die by 2025, and large online following, earned Buttar a spot on the Center for Countering Digital Hate’s “Disinformation Dozen,” a list of 12 influencers responsible …

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Former Rep. Dennis Kucinich To Run RFK Jr.’s Campaign

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports: Dennis Kucinich, the former Cleveland mayor and U.S. congressman, has joined Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. Kennedy, the son of the former U.S. attorney general and environmental lawyer who’s become well known as an anti-vaccine activist, is mounting a longshot challenge against President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic primary. Kucinich, who ran for …

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Ruling: Alberta Premier Breached Ethics For Hate Pastor

The CBC reports: Alberta’s ethics commissioner says Danielle Smith, in her capacity as premier, contravened the Conflicts of Interest Act in her interactions with the minister of justice and attorney general in relation to criminal charges faced by Calgary street preacher Artur Pawlowski. “In the whole scheme of things, it is a threat to democracy to interfere with the administration …

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Flynn Launches Dating Site For Anti-Vax “Pure Bloods”

Current reports: Former Trump National Security Director Michael Flynn is one of the stars of the Christian nationalist “ReAwaken America” tour. He is also the a “founding member” and president of the advisory board for “4thPURE” a dating and community site for anti-vaxxers. You can become a “monthly member” of 4thPURE for $19.95 a month or a “founding member” of …

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Pew Research: 21% Still Oppose COVID Vaccinations

Pew Research reports: With the U.S. national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic now at an end, Americans have sorted themselves into three groups based on their vaccination decisions. Roughly a third of U.S. adults (34%) are enthusiastic about the vaccines and up-to-date, being fully vaccinated and having gotten a recent booster shot. A similar share of the public …

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Appeals Court OKs Hate Group’s Anti-Vax/Jesus Lawsuit

Courthouse News reports: A federal appeals court ruled Monday that former government employees who refused the Covid-19 vaccine because of concerns over the use of fetal stem cells during development can pursue a religious discrimination lawsuit against San Francisco. The Ninth Circuit overruled a Northern District of California court decision to deny accommodations for city employees seeking religious exemption from …

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Anti-Vaxxer To Deliver Florida College Commencement

Florida Politics reports: A medical advisor who supported Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-lockdown policies during the pandemic will speak at New College’s commencement. Dr. Scott Atlas will address graduates on May 17 at the Sarasota campus. “Dr. Atlas’ perspective and resume are impressive; he is a champion and fighter for free speech and a renowned national leader,” said Richard Corcoran, Interim …

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