Measles outbreak threatens world healthSeventeen studies conducted in seven countries, three continents, and involving hundreds of thousands of children. None of which have suggested a link between vaccines and autism.
Yet the anti-vaccination movement persists. While the majority of the Bay Area supports vaccinating their children, pockets of the U.S. are facing a resurgence of the measles virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 228 cases of measles since the start of 2019, in states like Washington, Texas, and Oregon. This is likely due to resistance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, or vaccine hesitancy, which the World Health Organization even identified as one of the top 10 global health threats of 2019. |
Editorial cartoon: Pop culture |
Celebrity opinions should not be silencedWhat do a celebrity and a senator have in common?
They're both involved in politics, of course! In recent years, one may have noticed the frequency of famous influencers speaking out in the political world, taking to television, music, books, social media, and broadcasted events to publicize their views in today's agitated climate. One may also notice discussions surrounding celebrities in the media, being called out for oversharing their political opinions, remaining suspiciously silent about them, and anything in between. |
Editorial cartoon: Climate change |
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