Author: Leslie Eastman

Leslie Eastman

I am an Environmental Health and Safety Professional, as well as a science/technical writer for a variety of news and professional publications. I have been a citizen activist since 2009, and am one of the co-founders of the San Diego-based group, Southern California Tax Revolt Coalition.

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American Media Continues to Gin up Coronavirus Vaccine Fears

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 23, 2020 22 Comments

When this history of the coronavirus is written, I believe the American media will be featured as one of its leading villains...right after China.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OZNyvxL9Q

Disney Attacks California Gov. Newsom’s COVID Rules Keeping Disneyland Shuttered

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 21, 2020 20 Comments

One activity I have planned for when the state opens back up is a trip to Disneyland. For me, a trip through the Haunted Mansion and a ride on the Pirates of the Caribbean lifts my heart and would be a great way to celebrate the end of the pandemic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvBhMjpWvmI

Fishy: China claims to be rolling along without a 2nd wave of coronavirus infections…

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 20, 2020 8 Comments

Europe is now experiencing a second wave and some nations are threatening lockdowns despite new World Health Organization recommendations. Also, cases are surging throughout the United States:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkXETqJgpBQ

Seven Nations Join U.S. in Signing “Artemis Accords” for Moon Missions

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 20, 2020 12 Comments

This week, seven nations and the United States have signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) new framework to govern lunar exploration missions.

By signing the agreement, the eight nations commit to peaceful activities on the moon and in travel to the moon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePSSazJxoWE

California election officials allow GOP’s “private” ballot boxes with safeguards

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 18, 2020 16 Comments

We have covered California's "ballot harvesting" law since 2018. The law allows third parties to collect and deliver ballots. It is suspected that implementation of those rules contributed to the loss of seven Republic congressional seats during that election, allowing the Democrats to regain the House of Representatives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl_v0yaPGyU

Shocker: NYTimes publishes piece saying experts believe pandemic will be over ‘far sooner’ than expected

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 17, 2020 35 Comments

The recent move by the World Health Organization (WHO) to recommend that nations end lockdowns as the chief means of controlling the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus was intriguing. However, in a recent piece that is nothing less than shocking, a new report from The New York Times says that experts are confident that the coronavirus pandemic will end “far sooner” than originally expected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adB8RW4I3o4

CDC Report Shows That Of COVID Infected People, 71% Had “Always” Worn Masks

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 16, 2020 57 Comments

Last week, I noted that mask mandates were not working, likely because people failed to use or maintain them properly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTSwkiWDKeo

California General Election Ballots Have Been Duplicated, Misprinted, Trashed, and Sent to the Dead

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 13, 2020 17 Comments

Using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse, California Governor Gavin Newsom mandated that all registered voters in the state receive a ballot via mail for the General Election. Now that the Nov. 3rd election is approaching rapidly, it's time to check how the approach is fairing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYdQb7fbuCo

WHO Warns Against Continuing COVID-19 Lockdowns: They Hurt the ‘Economically Vulnerable’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 12, 2020 24 Comments

There have been extremely significant developments confirming that the "science" promoting lockdowns is more political than data-driven.

https://www.amazon.com/Stakes-America-Point-No-Return-ebook/product-reviews/B084VV1P3K/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_show_all_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews

Book Review: ‘The Stakes’ by Michael Anton

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 11, 2020 6 Comments

Two months before the 2016 presidential election, an anonymously published essay titled "The Flight 93 Election" urged Americans to "charge the cockpit" by casting their votes for Donald Trump. The author of that seminal piece, Michael Anton, has followed up that pivotal essay with a gripping analysis about the tactics of the left and the consequences to the country if it prevails.

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Scarlet fever is making a comeback after a virus-caused mutation alters pathogen

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 11, 2020 17 Comments

Scarlet fever was once a leading cause of death for children across the western world, but it was nearly eradicated thanks to antibiotics. Now recent outbreaks in the United Kingdom and North East Asia are raising alarms with public health officials.

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office Tells Diners to Wear Masks “In Between Bites”

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 09, 2020 39 Comments

Late last week, the California governor's office put out a tweet advising that restaurant-goers keep their masks on while dining.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtiInz1DWuA

Over 4,000 Doctors, Public Health Professionals Sign “Great Barrington Declaration,” Urging End to COVID-Restrictions

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 07, 2020 39 Comments

Over 40,000 people, including over 4,000 epidemiologists, doctors, and public health professionals from around the world, have signed the “Great Barrington Declaration” that urges nations to return to normal life as the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gguoyHTEoU

As wildfires Incinerate Four Million Acres, California Attempts to Protect Wildlife by Banning Rat Poison

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 06, 2020 30 Comments

Wildfires continue to burn throughout California. Over 4 million acres have burnt so far, and one of the blazes now exceeds 1 million acres in size.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjYYlXZA5Iw

ICE Preparing Targeted Arrests in ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Ahead of November Election

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 04, 2020 25 Comments

The Trump administration is preparing a massive immigration enforcement campaign in October that would target arrests in U.S. cities and jurisdictions that have adopted “sanctuary” policies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4AMNDFnqtA

Trump receiving Regeneron’s experimental Covid-19 treatment

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 03, 2020 25 Comments

President Donald Trump's physician is treating the president with an experimental antibody cocktail being developed by the drug maker Regeneron, as well as zinc, vitamin D, and the generic version of the heartburn treatment Pepcid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZSxmyjKGEY

EPA Chief Wheeler Slams CA Gov. Newsom for Ban on Gas Cars, Diesel Vehicles

Posted by Leslie Eastman on October 01, 2020 33 Comments

Last week, I reported that California Gov. Gavin Nesom had signed an executive order banning the sale of new cars and diesel vehicles in the state after 2035. This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler mocked Newsom’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, saying the proposal raises “significant questions of legality.”

As California Burns, Gov. Newsom Signs Law for Transgender Prisoner Placement Based on Gender Identity

Posted by Leslie Eastman on September 30, 2020 28 Comments

Currently, two dozen significant wildfires are burning in California, including one that is threatening the state's wine country.

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