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The Washington Post says RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine campaign will make Americans sicker

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has already inflicted great damage upon America’s vaccine infrastructure, yet the health and human services secretary is only getting started. His next target is the system that makes vaccines economically viable. Vaccines are expensive to develop, but for them to be effective, they must also be cheap so that large populations can access them. That means manufacturers must operate at slim margins, making them particularly vulnerable to expensive lawsuits. In the 1980s, litigation was driving drug companies out of vaccine production. While immunizations save ...

Take steps to protect against identity theft

It’s Identity Theft Awareness Week. In Wisconsin, to help consumers and taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Department of Revenue are partnering to promote best practices for identity theft prevention and share trusted resources. While identity theft can occur year-round, consumers should take special care during tax season — January through April — to keep their personal information secure, the Wisconsin DOR advises in a news release. Tax-related identity theft occurs when a consumer’s Social ...

Depression impacts many lives

Ever have a downright terrible day? You’re concerned about financial problems at home, and your boss is pushing you to get that project done earlier than expected, then your car breaks down and you’ve got no way to take your kid to her basketball game. Sounds like a day that might make you feel pretty frustrated or helpless. But what if you felt frustrated, or helpless or anxious every day? It could be a sign of depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention properly notes that depression is “more than just feeling down or having a bad day.” Instead, the CDC ...

Americans deserve the truth on shootings in Minneapolis

The federal government owes Americans a thorough investigation and a truthful accounting of the Saturday morning shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti on a Minneapolis street. When the government kills, it has an obligation to demonstrate that it has acted in the public interest. Instead, the Trump administration is once again engaged in a perversion of justice. Mere hours after Mr. Pretti died, Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, declared without offering evidence that Mr. Pretti had “committed an act of domestic terrorism.” Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, offered ...

‘Rosie the Riveter’ stories wanted for event at state capital

During World War II, the “greatest generation” joined the fight both abroad and at home. When men got called into service, women had to step into the factories and shipyards to keep production going as part of the war effort. These women were represented in posters and other materials by the character “Rosie the Riveter,” with sleeve rolled up and arm flexed, saying “We Can Do It.” Now, Michigan’s manufacturing leaders and community partners want to hear family stories about these women for the annual Michigan Rosie the Riveter Day, set for Friday, March 13, at the ...

Energy firm shares safety tips to stay safe during extreme winter chill

Amid the dropping temperatures predicted for over the weekend, downstate energy firm Consumers Energy is reminding Michigan residents of best practices to stay safe during cold weather. Heat safety tips To avoid avoid catastrophic events, including structure fires and carbon monoxide leaks, Consumers Energy recommends following these safety tips: — When buying an electric space heater, make sure it has the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label. — Follow all the manufacturer’s instructions to properly use and maintain a space heater. — Keep the heater away from flammable ...