Morning Wire discusses the harmful effects of lockdowns, controversial recruitment practices of Tyson Foods, tragic death of Nex Benedict, challenges in school reopenings, media narrative on tragic deaths, and the impact of biased reporting.
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Extended school closures during the pandemic resulted in significant academic setbacks, widening the gap in test scores, particularly impacting students in high poverty districts.
Tyson Foods recruitment of illegal immigrants has sparked controversy, with critics raising concerns about incentivizing illegal immigration and potential harm to American workers.
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Impact of School Closures during the Pandemic
The New York Times reports that extended school closures during the pandemic led to significant academic setbacks for students. Remote learning caused a widening gap in test scores, particularly affecting kids in high poverty districts. Studies from Stanford and Harvard, along with testing data, highlighted the negative impact of remote learning on academic achievement. The Times emphasized that fear should not dictate future policy decisions during similar crises.
Tyson Foods' Recruitment of Illegal Immigrants
Tyson Foods is facing criticism for recruiting illegal immigrants to work in their facilities. Offering perks like legal assistance and benefits, Tyson aims to hire a substantial number of migrants. Critics argue that this recruitment strategy incentivizes illegal immigration and harms native-born American workers by potentially undercutting wages. The move has triggered backlash, with concerns raised about the impact on American jobs and the closure of a Tyson facility in Iowa.
Misleading Narrative Surrounding Oklahoma Teen's Death
Initial reports of a non-binary teen's death attributed it to anti-trans violence, sparking media attention. However, an autopsy revealed that the teen died from an intentional drug overdose and not due to physical trauma. Despite lacking evidence linking the death to gender identity, media outlets focused on a narrative suggesting a connection. This case underscores the dangers of sensationalized reporting and using tragic events to promote certain agendas, potentially inflaming social divisions unnecessarily.
The legacy media now admits lockdowns were harmful, Tyson foods recruits “asylum seekers” and Nex Benedict suicide. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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