Paul Lombardo: Reckoning with the Dark History of Eugenics
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Howie and Harlan are joined by legal historian Paul Lombardo to discuss his work exploring the role of the legal and medical establishments in eugenics and sterilization in the United States. Harlan reports on his new research on post-vaccination syndrome, a constellation of chronic symptoms experienced by some people after getting the COVID-19 vaccine; Howie discusses the science behind a measles outbreak in Texas.
Links:
Anxiety in Academia
Yale Office of the President: Our commitment to our research mission
Post-Vaccination Syndrome
“Immune markers of post vaccination syndrome indicate future research directions”
Eugenics in America
U.S. Supreme Court: Buck v. Bell, 274 U.S. 200 (1927)
“Clarence Thomas tried to link abortion to eugenics. Seven historians told The Post he’s wrong.”
Paul Lombardo: Three Generations, No Imbeciles
Paul Lombardo: “Republicans, Democrats, & Doctors: The Lawmakers Who Wrote Sterilization Laws”
Measles and Herd Immunity
“West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases, including some people who said they were vaccinated”
“Supreme Court rejects challenge to Connecticut law that eliminated religious vaccination exemption”
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