Morning Wire COVID Origin Revelations & Catholic Hospital Trans Treatments | 6.13.23
Jun 13, 2023
A groundbreaking investigation links COVID-19 to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, raising alarms about potential military involvement. Meanwhile, controversy brews as a major Catholic health network is accused of providing transgender surgeries to minors, challenging Church teachings. The tech industry grapples with layoffs, sparking debates on the need for more foreign workers and the contentious H-1B visa program. Tune in for a deep dive into these pressing issues and their implications for healthcare and immigration.
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COVID-19 Origins
- COVID-19 likely originated from Chinese military bioweapon research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, potentially starting in 2016.
- The research may have been partially funded by the U.S. and involved gain-of-function experiments on coronaviruses.
Catholic Hospitals and Transgender Services
- Common Spirit, the nation's largest Catholic health network, provides transgender surgeries and puberty blockers, contradicting church guidance.
- Two hospitals, St. Francis Memorial and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, offer these services, earning perfect scores from the Human Rights Campaign.
Tech Layoffs and Foreign Workers
- Tech companies lobby to increase H-1B visas for foreign workers despite mass layoffs.
- Critics argue this prioritizes cheaper labor over American workers, potentially suppressing wages.