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Protect the Vulnerable?

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May 18, 2020 I will admit that every day of this triggers A lot of emotions. It’s hard to hear how everyone should be “in it together,” or that we have to “protect the vulnerable,” with nobody comprehending that this … Continue reading

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The Slippery Slope of Censoring So-Called “Pseudoscience”

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February 3, 2020 The day before yesterday, an article came out in the U.K. Telegraph stating that the U.K. might soon make it a criminal offense to post “anti-vaccine propaganda” on social media. This was Crush’s response on her Facebook page. It was … Continue reading

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Your Perception of My Story Is Irrelevant

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January 13, 2020 Does the post-holiday season have you down? If so, I get it. Who else has had their dreams for the new year stomped on by those who are supposed to love you the most? I was determined … Continue reading

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Vaccine Bullying Swells the Ranks of Vaccine Choice Activists

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October 9, 2019 Eight years ago, I wrote about how the folks in charge were not happy because 1 in 10 families were choosing an alternative vaccine schedule. Almost a decade later, with even more vaccines added, I would venture … Continue reading

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“Anti-Vaccine Extremist” Speaks Out

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July 26, 2019 On July 21, 2019 the UK news organization The Guardian reported Technology used to counter violent messages online from Islamic State and the far right is being adapted to counter the spread of “anti-vax” conspiracy theories. TMR’s … Continue reading

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Because We Love Them SO Much

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June 2, 2019 I’m sitting in the airport waiting for my flight and processing all that has happened in the past three days. I feel strangely emotional. I feel tears starting to form in my eyes as I think of … Continue reading

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Rockland County Exec Punishes Jewish Constituents by Ruining Passover

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March 26, 2019 I live in upstate New York, one county away from Rockland County. My children have not been vaccinated since my about-to-be-20-year-old daughter was a baby for both religious and medical reasons. My world was rocked yesterday when … Continue reading

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I’m Not Afraid of Measles; I’m Afraid of Hatred

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February 15, 2019 I am normally a pretty chill person when it comes to the whole “anti-vaxxers” nonsense. I’ve spent so many years in this conversation that most of the nasty articles and vile comments and heartache just roll right off … Continue reading

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The Spirit of the TMR Auction: Love in Action

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June 15, 2018 I finally had the opportunity to sit down and go through the TMR auction. Not to sound silly, but I was overwhelmed with pride. First of all, the gals who take their time to manage it all . … Continue reading

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“Anti-Vax” Community: A Drama-Free Zone?

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June 6, 2018 This community is tough. It’s an amazing community, but tough. When you have a group of parents who spend 24/7/365 in constant battle mode (schools, doctors, government, etc.), you have to know that nobody is coming in … Continue reading

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