RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS

Jan 28 2026HEALTH

New Jersey's Vaccine Exemption Surge: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Vaccine exemptions in New Jersey are on the rise, and it's not just a small increase. The numbers are growing fast, especially for religious reasons. In the 2024-25 school year, nearly 25, 000 kids skipped vaccines because of their family's religious beliefs. That's a big jump from just a decade ago

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

West Virginia's Vaccine Rule: What's the Deal?

West Virginia's vaccine rules are back in the spotlight. The state's Board of Education recently made a big move. They reinstated a rule that requires kids to get certain vaccines to go to school. This happened after the state's Supreme Court stepped in. Earlier, a lower court judge had allowed par

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Jun 16 2025POLITICS

New York's Abortion Coverage Rule Faces Fresh Scrutiny

The Supreme Court has stepped in to review a New York state rule that mandates employers to include abortion coverage in their health plans. This isn't the first time the court has weighed in on this issue. The court has asked a lower court to re-examine the case, considering a recent decision that

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Vaccine Enigma: Why Massachusetts Should Reconsider its Religious Exemptions

Religious exemptions for vaccinations have been a topic of debate in Massachusetts for years, with some arguing that they infringe upon individuals' religious freedom. However, a closer examination of the issue reveals that these exemptions are not only unjustified but also put the health and well-b

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