Kennedy pick for health chief sparks derision in US politics
The piece mocks Robert F Kennedy Jr in a potential role heading the Department of Health and Human Services. It critiques his past claims, alleged scandals, and controversial stance on vaccines and 5G. It suggests Democratic Kennedys fear Trump could empower him to push his ideas.
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Department of Health and Human Services
Trump
Kennedy
Journal
New York Post
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New York Magazine
Ol’ Kennedy
Children’s Health Defense
World Health Organization
Alex Jones
Kennedy confirmation would endanger health and democracy
Kathleen Parker argues that Kennedy misuses science to attack vaccines and public health. She notes his legal actions against vaccines and ties to Trump, urging scrutiny of his record and warning that his confirmation would harm national health and governance.
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters under 250 words and reserves the right to edit for brevity accuracy and taste. Include signature full home address and telephone for verification by mail fax or email letters chroniclet com to reach the Editorial Page Editor.
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ERA ratification skirmish shows partisan norms under strain
George Will analyzes Democratic pressure on Biden to order Archivist Shogan to certify ERA ratification, noting legal deadlines, court rulings, and mixed signals from leaders. He argues the ERA stalled by design and progressives seek to rewrite constitutional change through presidential action, risking norm erosion.
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Joe Biden
Biden
Colleen Shogan
Shogan
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Supreme Court
Virginia
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Justice Department
Office of Legal Counsel
Ferriero
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Georgetown Law
U.S
Kirsten Gillibrand
D-N.y
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Roe v. Wade
ERA Resuscitation Project
William J. Bosanko
Trump
Loyalty programs not so loyal to customers
A hotel chain loyalty tale mocks fees and perks. The writer recounts a Florida stay where water costs points differ by status, only direct bookings earn points, and a 15th Honors-versary feels hollow. Frustration with modern loyalty schemes and hidden terms shines through.
Actor Finn Wolfhard’s 22nd Birthday Noted In Almanac
Almanac entry for December 23 2024 marks Finn Wolfhard turning 22. It lists today as the 358th day of 2024 and the third day of winter, with birthdays including Joseph Smith Madam C J Walker Norman Maclean Akihito Harry Shearer Wesley Clark Susan Lucci Bill Kristol Jim Harbaugh Eddie Vedder and Finn Wolfhard. It also notes a 2006 sale of an original handwritten copy of A Visit From St Nicholas for 280000 dollars and mentions Norman Maclean. The moon phase is between last quarter on December 22 and new moon on December 30.
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Norman Maclean
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Wesley Clark
Susan Lucci
Bill Kristol
Jim Harbaugh
Eddie Vedder
Finn Wolfhard
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