Melissa's Musings(My opinionated view of life)

Indictment of Donald Trump: He Had It Coming - DER SPIEGEL : The indictment of Donald Trump was long overdue. In a constitutional democracy, nobody can stand above the law.

Donald Trump indicted on criminal charges in hush money payment case – live : The move to indict Trump is historic as no former president has ever been criminally charged

Galloping Grant: the day a sitting president of the US was arrested | US news | The Guardian : President Ulysses S Grant’s penchant for speeding in his horse-drawn carriage landed him in trouble with police in 1872

Trader Joe's - Your Neighborhood Grocery Store : Trader Joe's -    To Our Valued Customers: We have been alerted by our supplier of  Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend  (SKU# 51191) that product with  BEST BY  dates of  04/25/24, 05/12/24, 05/23/24, 05/30/24,  and  06/07/24  may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. No illnesses have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. If you purchased any Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, please do not eat it. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at  (626) 599-3817  [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time] or  send us an email . We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

Molly Farrell and Jie Park: Benjamin Franklin’s Guide to Arithmetic and Abortifacients on Livestream : Watch Clark University Live and On-Demand's Molly Farrell and Jie Park: Benjamin Franklin’s Guide to Arithmetic and Abortifacients on Livestream.com.

National Council of Jewish Women | Israel rally remarks from NCJW CEO Sheila Katz - National Council of Jewish Women : National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz spoke at Sunday, March 12’s protest of Israeli Finance Minister Belazel Smotrich, including his threats to women’s rights, alongside the Progressive Israel Network and UnXeptable. We’ve shared the full transcript of her remarks below. NCJW doesn’t normally protest government officials or elected… As a Zionist, this situation is very distressing.  Because if Israel continues on its downward trajectory, we (the USA, ) cannot be its ally. That's the honest truth.  Smotrich is a shanda.  He has no Jewish values. 

GH Foods NW, LLC Recalls Ready-to-Eat Salad with Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Food Safety and Inspection Service : 9.2 oz. plastic clamshell packages containing “TRADER JOE’S LEMON CHICKEN & ARUGULA SALAD” with “BEST BY 03/06/23” and lot code GHNW 059-06.

Statement on 'Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses' review | Cochrane

Judge in Texas schedules Wednesday hearing on abortion pill mifepristone case - The Washington Post : Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk took the highly unusual steps in hopes of minimizing protests and threats in connection with the case, people familiar with the plan said. Only medical professionals should be able to have that power.  We need to change this.

Nationwide shortage of asthma medication albuterol could worsen in hospitals - ABC News : Asthma medication albuterol has been facing a shortage since the fall -- and experts say it could get worse after a major supplier closed its facilities.

Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state | AP News : TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a year after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an expected GOP presidential contender, signed a ban on abortions after the 15-week mark of pregnancy, he’s showing support for an even stricter ban introduced this week by state lawmakers.

Smiling Sphinx Statue Unearthed in Egypt | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine : Researchers suspect the Roman-era limestone figure may depict the emperor Claudius

Jeep Recalls 69,000 Wranglers & Gladiators Over Potential Manual Transmission Fires For The Second Time : In February 2023, Jeep had to briefly pause its shipments of Wranglers and Gladiators with manual transmission over a recurring issue that has not been completely solved since its last recall. Jeep had previously issued a recall on six-speed Wranglers ...

Mediterranean and MIND diets reduced signs of Alzheimer's in brain tissue, study finds | CNN : People who most closely followed the plant-based Mediterranean and MIND diets had fewer plaques and tangles, key signs of Alzheimer's, in their brains at autopsy, a new study says.

Meet the Jewish Members of the 118th Congress

Biden cyber strategy a 'game changer' and 'revolutionary,' industry pros say | SC Media : Many industry professionals viewed the Biden administration’s cybersecurity strategy as a positive step, but warned of the investment that will be needed to carry it out.

Pritzker, Raoul cite founding fathers in Illinois assault weapons ban defense - Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker condemns Walgreens for blocking abortion pills in states where Republicans object - Chicago Sun-Times : The decision prompted immediate condemnation from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who plans to meet with Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer about the decision Friday afternoon. The policy change was made after 20 Republican attorneys general wrote the company a letter threatening legal action.

For Ben Franklin, abortion was basic arithmetic : NPR

How Two Jewish Bible Scholars Got an Audience with the Pope - Word&Way

Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care, including for trans adults Texas is really the worst state in the Union for respecting human rights.  It's a state run by LCWT...low-class, white trash. Texas, Florida, and their ilk are ruining the USA, and I am literally going to have to find another country to immigrate to. Sadly, Israel is out, as it is being ruined by the far-right, and the Israeli Trump.  (Also, as I read in a recent opinion piece written by an Israeli Jew, it is the worst country for antisemitism.  Ironic, isn't it?  That's what happens  when you don't have the right people run the country.