Bill to eliminate religion as reason not to vaccinate kids dies after failing to win support

By Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ. Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Religion will remain a valid excuse for parents to avoid laws requiring their children be vaccinated to attend public schools in New Jersey — at least for now — after state lawmakers failed to muster enough to … Continue reading Bill to eliminate religion as reason not to vaccinate kids dies after failing to win support →

Who Killed the Knapp Family?

Across America, working-class people — including many of our friends — are dying of despair. And we’re still blaming the wrong people. By Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The New York Times Mr. Kristof is an Opinion columnist. Ms. WuDunn is a business consultant. YAMHILL, Ore. — Chaos reigned daily on the No. 6 school bus, with working-class boys … Continue reading Who Killed the Knapp Family? →

Opioid Deaths Rise When Auto Plants Close, Study Shows

Research found 85 percent more deaths among those of prime working age in places where car factories closed compared with where they stayed open. By Niraj Chokshi The New York Times. Dec. 30, 2019 The last two decades have brought both a sharp decline in automaking jobs in the United States and the rise of … Continue reading Opioid Deaths Rise When Auto Plants Close, Study Shows →