Mosquitoes that spread malaria aren’t tracked in the U.S.

A ninth case of malaria diagnosed in a person who had not traveled out of the United States has experts on alert — and calling for more surveillance of the mosquitoes that spread the illness. “The time to think about the next mosquito-borne disease is not when we find a sick person. It’s now,” said… Continue reading Mosquitoes that spread malaria aren’t tracked in the U.S.

I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky | Eleanor de Jong

In my last column I wrote about the support the “periphery” could offer a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Many people with lived experience got in touch to thank me for the piece, some from psych wards, but also to remind me that a lot, if not most people with severe mental health issues,… Continue reading I’ve always had a support network to help me manage manic depression. Most aren’t so lucky | Eleanor de Jong

Democrats aren’t the only ones voting for abortion rights, Ohio shows

WASHINGTON — The fallout from the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision continued last week in Ohio where voters defeated a plan that would have made it more difficult to change the state constitution, with an amendment aimed at securing abortion rights on the ballot this fall. For years abortion has been thought of as a… Continue reading Democrats aren’t the only ones voting for abortion rights, Ohio shows

Vulnerable Republicans aren’t sold on impeaching Biden

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces unease within his ranks about impeaching President Joe Biden, with some politically vulnerable and centrist Republicans indicating they don’t believe there is enough evidence to take such a drastic step. Those Republicans are also conflicted about whether to launch a formal inquiry, typically the first step before impeachment… Continue reading Vulnerable Republicans aren’t sold on impeaching Biden

People Aren’t Buying Donald Trump’s Explanation For ‘I’m Coming After You!’ Post

Donald Trump on Saturday issued a defense of his “I’m coming after you!” threat, and many people aren’t believing it. After pleading not guilty to charges that he conspired to lie about the 2020 election results and block a peaceful transition of power ― plus being warned by the judge not to try to influence… Continue reading People Aren’t Buying Donald Trump’s Explanation For ‘I’m Coming After You!’ Post