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Tens of millions of Americans are unhappy with both the Democratic and Republican parties. A public policy scholar looks at the structural barriers to giving voters a third choice — even when a billionaire like Elon Musk wants to start one.
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Elon Musk’s plans for a new political party will likely be derailed by a US political system hostile to new voices
The Republican and Democratic parties are united in protecting their chokehold on American politics, despite the view by America’s founders that ...
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A staggering 10-20% of Americans report a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% actually have one. This misconception can lead to less effective treatments and increased antibiotic resistance, a pharmacist explains #news #health #medicine
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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure
As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it’s gotten a lot easi...