White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials Biden on FDA and CDC Authorizing Updated COVID-19 Vaccines This week, we begin a new phase in our COVID-19 response. We are launching a new vaccine – our first in almost two years – with a new approach. For Americans, that means one COVID-19 shot, once a year, each fall. Starting this week, at tens of thousands of convenient pharmacies, doctor’s offices, community health centres, and other places, Americans aged 12 and older can go get this new fall COVID-19 vaccine. The new vaccines provide the strongest protection from the new Omicron strain of the COVID virus, which did not exist when the original vaccine was developed. As the virus continues to change, we will now be able to update our vaccines annually to target the dominant variant. Just like your annual flu shot, you should get it sometime between Labor Day and Halloween. It’s safe, it’s easy to get, and it’s free. Go to Vaccines.gov to find a locati...
Shadows of Funding: Unmasking the Hidden Backers Fueling Australia's Pro-Palestine Fury
Y Palestine Action Group Sydney Unpacking the Palestine Action Group : Funding, Faces, and the Australian Pro-Palestine Movement In the heart of Australia's bustling cities, voices rise in unison, chanting for justice and peace in Palestine. The Palestine Action Group (PAG), also known as Palestine Action Group Sydney, has become a prominent force in organizing these protests. But who funds this grassroots powerhouse, and who are the people filling the streets? Amidst debates about their origins and participants' appearances, let's dive into the facts behind PAG's operations and the diverse crowds they attract. What is the Palestine Action Group? PAG PAG is an Australian activist organization dedicated to advocating for Palestinian rights . They focus on highlighting Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank , organizing rallies, sit-ins, and awareness campaigns. It's important to distinguish them from the UK-based "Palestine Action," a separat...