America Dissected The Problem with “Do Your Own Research”
May 8, 2025
Astra Taylor and Lindsay Muniak, prominent figures from The Debt Collective, dive into the critical issues surrounding medical debt in America. They discuss the emotional burden and stigma that accompanies debt while rallying for collective action and reform in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the aggressive tactics used by healthcare providers in debt collection and the importance of community support. Their insights shed light on the urgent need for transparent healthcare practices and systemic changes in the industry.
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Ethical Vaccine Trial Design
- Vaccines tested against existing vaccines rather than placebos ensure ethical and efficient research progression.
- This approach builds on a strong foundational placebo-controlled trial base and avoids withholding effective protection.
Undermining Vaccine Science Logic
- Testing new vaccines against prior versions relies on a logical chain back to placebo trials.
- Calls to test all vaccines against placebo aim to sow doubt rather than improve science.
mRNA Vaccines Don’t Alter DNA
- mRNA vaccines use messenger RNA to instruct cells to make viral proteins without altering DNA.
- False claims that mRNA vaccines change human genes dangerously undermine life-saving technology.