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Happy Easter! To all celebrating, I send wishes for a holiday filled with blessings, joyous community, and the beauty of springtime.

Please note that, due to last weekend’s rain, many of our community Easter egg hunts and activities were rescheduled to this Saturday. These events are generally limited to local residents, so please check your village or town website or social media for details.

 

 

Presidential Primary Election

Last Day to Vote: Tuesday, April 2

Early voting in the 2024 Presidential Primary will finish on Saturday, March 30. There is no early voting on Easter Sunday, March 31. Westchester County residents can cast their ballots at any of 24 early voting centers. For a schedule, list of locations, and other information, visit Early Voting 2024 at the Westchester County Board of Elections.

Presidential Primary Day is Tuesday, April 2. The polls will be open from 6 AM to 9 PM. Voters can confirm their polling place here.

Please note that, in New York State, only registered Democratic and Republican voters are eligible to vote in their respective party’s presidential primary.

For all other voting information, visit the Westchester County Board of Elections.

 

 

Green Energy Milestone

As we continue to make progress toward the State’s Climate Act goals, the New York Independent System Operator reported on Monday that New York recently set new records for hourly wind and solar generation. Wind power facilities generated 2,176 megawatts during the 1 PM hour on Saturday, March 9 and served 12% of system load. Behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter solar resources generated 3,832 megawatts during the 12 PM hour on Tuesday, March 12 and served 21% of system load. One megawatt is approximately the amount of electricity required to supply 800 to 1,000 homes.

 

 

Move Over Law Takes Effect

Help keep our roadways safe! With the new Move Over Law, drivers are now required to slow down or move over when any vehicle is stopped on the side of the road. Formerly covering emergency, hazard, highway, and towing vehicles, this law has been expanded to apply to all vehicles. Learn more here.

 

 

Preventing Insurance Charges 
after the Death of a Spouse

The Assembly has passed legislation that would require auto insurers provide supplemental spousal liability insurance to insured drivers that have a spouse (A.9407). This bill is intended to ensure that only those that need such coverage would automatically receive it. In addition, it gives any insured driver the option to purchase supplemental spousal liability insurance coverage upon written request and requires insurers to notify insureds upon policy issuance, renewal, or amendment about the inclusion or availability of supplemental spousal liability coverage.

 

 

HEAP Extended through April 12

Governor Hochul has announced a second round of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) — with applications accepted through April 12. New Yorkers who have used up their regular and first emergency benefits may apply. HEAP, which is overseen by the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance, is federally funded and can help eligible New Yorkers heat and cool their homes. Learn more and apply for HEAP here.

 

 

Railroad Accessibility Survey

The MTA is committed to increasing the accessibility of its system and would like to hear directly from residents on their priorities as they use our railroads. Please take ten minutes to complete the Spring 2024 Railroad Accessibility Survey. The feedback gathered will inform how MTA programs and initiatives can be improved for its ridership. Take the MTA Spring 2024 Railroad Accessibility Survey here.

 

 

NYMTC Online Public Forums

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) invites you to join a series of Online Public Forums where you can share your insights on critical transportation issues, needs, and opportunities in the areas of freight, active transportation, and accessibility services with regional transportation experts.

Information shared during these 90-minute interactive virtual forums will be collected and used in the update of Moving Forward 2055, the next Regional Transportation Plan for New York City, Long Island, and Lower Hudson Valley.

Listed below are the topics, dates, and meeting links. Visit NYMTC’s movingforward2055.org for updates and to learn more.

Moving Freight – NYMTC Regional Freight Forum

A conversation with regional experts and participants on how trends in manufacturing, cargo delivery, and consumer behavior could impact the region’s transportation system and change personal and business transportation needs. Click to join: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00–4:30 PM or 7:00–8:30 PM.

Moving Actively – NYMTC Regional Active Transportation Forum

A conversation with regional experts and participants on active transportation (biking, walking, or rolling) trends, priority projects, and gaps in safe connections for all users. Click to join: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 3:00–4:30 PM or 7:00–8:30 PM.

Moving Accessibly – NYMTC Regional Human Services Transportation Forum

A conversation with regional experts and participants on mobility needs for human services transportation, healthcare transportation access, and transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Click to join: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:00–4:30 PM or 7:00–8:30 PM.

 

 

Westchester County 
Community Needs Assessment 

The Westchester County Department of Planning is crafting its Consolidated Plan, a five-year plan to assess affordable housing needs and development goals in the 31 municipalities that make up the Urban County Consortium. The Plan defines strategies to address housing, community development needs, and current market conditions for all of the municipalities in the Urban County Consortium. Once completed, the plan helps to inform the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on how federal funding should be allocated through the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs over the next five years.

To ensure the success of the next Consolidated Plan, the Westchester County Planning Department is seeking community input from residents, business owners, nonprofits, and public housing authorities through online surveys.

The communities that make up the Westchester Urban County Consortium are: Ardsley, Bedford, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hasting-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Lewisboro, Mamaroneck Town, Mamaroneck Village, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Salem, Ossining Town, Ossining Village, Peekskill, Pelham Village, Pleasantville, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Town, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe, and Yorktown.

Complete a survey as a community resident

Complete a survey as a stakeholder 
(nonprofit organization, business owner or public housing authority)

 

 

Fair & Affordable Rental Housing

Last Call: Applications Due April 2

  

In late Spring 2024, 79 residential units and 8 affordable rental units will be ready for occupancy at the newly constructed Pleasantville Lofts. The affordable units are available by lottery to households at or below 80% of Westchester County’s Area Median Income adjusted by household size. The Pleasantville Lofts affordable units include one studio, five one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units.  Utilities are not included in the rent.

Applications are due April 2, 2024. Qualified applicants will be placed in a lottery, which will be held in the weeks following the application deadline. Applications received after the deadline will be added to a waitlist.

To apply online or to download an application, brochure, or additional information, visit Housing Action Council at www.housingactioncouncil.org, email at hac@affordablehomes.org, or call 914-332-4144.

 

 

Upcoming Job Fairs

 


Clean Energy Careers Job & Resource Fair
Wednesday, April 3 – 2–7 PM
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
78 N. Broadway, White Plains

 


Untapped Solutions Job & Resource Fair
Wednesday, April 10 – 10 AM–2 PM
Yonkers Public (Riverfront) Library
1 Larkin Center, Yonkers

 


Diverse Abilities Job Fair
Tuesday, April 30 – 11 AM–3 PM
Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue, White Plains

 
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NOROVIRUS COMES BACK. COVID INFECTIONS, HOSPITALIZATIONS AT 9-MONTH LOW

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TRADITION OF EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE RETURNS TO WHITE PLAINS NY USA

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GREETS THE SUNRISE THE MESSAGE OF EASTER

WPCNR SUNRISE. By John F. Bailey. Easter Sunday March 31, 2024:

I have missed it for two years. The Easter Sunrise Service at First Baptist Church.

When I was a kid in the 1950s, I used to play in an ensemble at the Flag Hill sunrise service which gave a magnificent view of the sunrise looking East. Our high school band group played “Christ is Today,” and a host of other hymns for the citizens who would troop up to the hill.

This morning about 40 persons appeared trudging in to the grounds of the church at 6 AM Easter Morning as the sun warmed up  for its appearance with its glow of orange on the eastern horizon for its big day: Easter Sunday morning.

Rarely is the sun ever brighter on this morning of mornings. It is the Star.  This morning the sun never missed a cue. In celebrating the literal and figurative  return of the sun to the dawn as the halfmoon descended into the receding night, the sun dazzled its majesty casting hope across the land and the congregations of two churches combined to celebrate the day of hope.

I have broken up the segments of the service into 4 sections s that deliver first in English from Reverend Frank Fraley  of First Baptist Church and Reverend Ever Magana speaking in Spanish

REVEREND FRANK FRALEY LEFT OPENS THE SUNRISE SERVICE THIS MORNING WITH  REVEREND EVER MAGANA .  IN THE SECOND VIDEO, THE TWO MINISTERS SPEAK ON THE MEANING OF THE SUNRISE (VIDEO BY WPCNR)

THE MEANING OF EASTER (VIDEO BY WPCNR)

 

 

The Daffodils had their moment in the sun, stretching out in full Easter Glory, they once again show their doughty grit enduring the coldest wettest windiest March I have seen, maybe not statistically, but the plants once again are coming back strong. Toughest plants in town.

This morning sunrise service was the  first sunrise service at  First Baptis for Reverend Fraley as Pastor of First Baptist Church since taking the pulpit last year.

It was also the First Sunrise Service  and service for him at First Baptist for Reverend Magana who has participated in many sunrise services in New York City at the 102nd Street walkway which he told me gives a magnificent view of the sunrise looking East. It was the first official  service for Reverend Magana, too at the church  who starts his position as Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church tomorrow.

Reverend Fraley was ecstatic “to see the sun shining on so many happy faces this morning.”

REVEREND FRALEY WELCOMES HIS  NEW ASSOCIATE PASTOR REVEREND EVER MAGANA

 

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TONIGHT: HEZI ARIS JOURNALIST, REPORTER, NEWS MEDIA PIONEER INTERVIEWED BY JOHN BAILEY ON PEOPLE TO BE HEARD AT 7 PM EDT

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MR. ARIS, A REPORTER FOR 23 YEARS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, THE FIRST LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE FOUNDER INTERVIEWED PREVIOUSLY TALKS ABOUT JOURNALISM TODAY, WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT, POLITICS, TRUTH AND THE STATE OF WHERE JOURNALISM IS TODAY IN THIS INTERVIEW GRANTED LAST FALL.

SEE IT TONIGHT ON WHITE PLAINS TV’S “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” AT 7 ON FIOS CH 45 AND IN WHITE PLAINS OPTIMUM CHANNEL 76

 

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HOT CROSS BUNS — AN EASTER TRADITION!

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This Hot Cross Bun, (I ate this morning) is from The Kneaded Bread Port Chester, NY USA on Main Street.

 

“Hot Cross Buns” Lyrics

Hot cross buns!
Hot cross buns!
One ha’ penny, two ha’ penny,
Hot cross buns!
If you have no daughters,
Give them to your sons
One ha’ penny,
Two ha’ penny,
Hot Cross Buns!

REMEMBER?

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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE RETURNS TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 6 AM SUNDAY

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03/31/2024 EASTER SUNDAY
LAST SUNRISE SERVICE HELD AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WAS APRIL 17, 2022. THE  SERVICE RETURNS TOMORROW ON EASTER SUNDAY AT 6 A.M. IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD.
Join us for our Easter Sunrise service at 6:00 am and discover the exciting program and activities planned for the day. Come and be a part of this special celebration as we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We look forward to seeing you there for a day filled with worship, fellowship, and joy.
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WHITE PLAINS WEEK TONIGHT 7:30 PM EDT THE MARCH 29 REPORT. COUNTYWIDE FIOS CH 45, WP OPTIMUM CH 76 & WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG

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THE RIDGEWAY FLOODS AGAIN

THE MOVIES ARE BACK IN WHITE PLAINS NY USA

NEW SITE PLAN FOR 500 APARTMENTS ON WESTCHESTER AVE

NEW PLAZA PLAN FOR CITY CENTER

PLANNING BOARD TO WRITE COMMON COUNCIL DETAILING DOUBTS, CONCERNS ABOUT ONEWHITEPLAINS PLAN

THE PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

 

JOHN BAILEY AT THE CITY LIMITS

JOHN BAILEY AND THE NEWS EVERY WEEK

ON WHITE PLAINS WEEK FOR 23 YEARS

THE WHITE PLAINS WEEK

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THE RETURN FROM CALVARY. GOOD FRIDAY

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WPCNR NEWS & COMMENT. By John F. Bailey. MARCH 29, 2024  Republished 9:30 A.M. E.D.T. from WPCNR of the Distant Past.:

It is late afternoon now in  the  Jerusalem of 33 A.D. Jesus of Nazereth has died on the cross in between two thieves. The three crosses can be seen on the distant hill.

He died 1,191 years ago on that cross today. There was no CNN, No Fox News, showing live coverage, no internet, no newspapers,radio or television. No Twitter or Facebook. No Instagram,Skype, or Google.

Nevertheless the message of the man who died on Calvary (The Place of the Skull) spread around the world without mass communication.

His followers, twelve of them were so devoted to His message of love and code of behavior they became the first pacifist activists who spread a message the man they called their Lord had preached to them.

He was Jesus of Nazareth.  He had no last name.

Today He is now known all over the world for the message he delivered.

Whether you believe He is the Son of God, or not, He ranks as one of the foremost influences on mankind. More than Plato, more than Socrates, more than any leader or politician, or entertainer whoever lived.

His selfless acts of embracing lepers, the poor, those who sinned were unique.

Such compassion for the downtrodden was unheard of during the time He lived.

It was a time of slavery. No human rights. No care for the sick. When cities were razed and populations slaughtered or enslaved much like the genocides of today.

Jesus of Nazareth introduced a new philosophy that spread throughout the world after His death by crucifixion on this day (maybe, we do not know the exact date), because the community leaders of his own people thought him —

a threat to their power. And that fear that this simple man was a threat should be a lesson to us all.

If you live by His philosophy of forgiveness you are a person at peace with yourself.

If you accept those who are different from you without  fear or prejudice, you are a force for spreading His message of peace towards others and good will.

If you help the poor and the sick because you sympathize with them, you are following His way.

If you stand up for truth, point out what is wrong as He did with the Pharisees. You are doing his will. (But they will kill you.)

If you go about doing good for the sake of doing good, you are following His virtue of selflessness.

Jesus of Nazareth’s message whether divine or a code of how we conduct our lives resonated with millions and it spread.

There is no denying He is one of the great philosophers of the human experience, kin to Socrates, the other giant of antiquity thought.

The above print of “The Return from Calvary” painted by Herbert Schmalz shows the last hours of Jesus of Nazareth’s crucifixation around 33 A.D. on Calvary Hill, “the place of the Skull” outside of Jerusalem late in the day He was crucified.

The description on the print describes the somber scene:

The darkness which was on the earth (during His suffering) is clearing away.

One long, dark cloud is hanging over the city like a pall.

The Virgin Mother, weighted down by fatigue and grief, knowing not wither she goes, is being led up some steps, toward “his own” home, by St. John and Mary Magdalene.

In the distance on the top of Cavalry, you can make out the three crosses.

The grief so eloquently captured by this print depicts the very personal loss all of us endure when someone we love passes away, realizing our loss because of all they did for us.

Jesus of Nazareth was a human being who affects us to this day.

One of the great gifts of this man, Jesus of Nazareth, is the celebration of humanity and capacity to care and feel for others that aids persons whether they believe He was the Son of God or not. Or that you will have eternal life if you believe in him.

His philosophies of care, courage, compassion and benevolent action serve their practitioners well because they leave a great personal satisfaction in the heart, the mind, and the spirit.

You do not have to second guess yourself, when you do what is right, humane, merciful, and serves the less fortunate without superiority with nothing to gain for yourself. And if you do not do what is right, if you weaken, you always regret it and remember when you failed to do right. I do remember those times when I personally failed to do right.

The peace of mind of action is the least of the  great gift of Jesus of Nazareth whose death on the cross is marked this day.

If you act as Jesus did, you will be remembered by all you meet fondly and lovingly, and be comforted that you will live in memories of those you have  touched with your love and kindness and caring  for eternity to the end of the age.

His simple teachings have great power. Use them. Implement them.

They give meaning to our mystery of life.

They give meaning and purpose to anyone’s life.

For 2,000 years they have made a violent world a better place.

He died today on the cross.

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MARCH 29–THE RETURN FROM CALVARY — GOOD FRIDAY

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WPCNR NEWS & COMMENT. By John F. Bailey. MARCH 29, 2024  Republished 9:30 A.M. E.D.T. from WPCNR of the Distant Past.:

It is late afternoon now in  the  Jerusalem of 33 A.D. Jesus of Nazereth has died on the cross in between two thieves. The three crosses can be seen on the distant hill.

He died 1,991 years ago on that cross today.

There was no CNN, No Fox News, showing live coverage, no internet, no newspapers,radio or television. No Twitter or Facebook. No Instagram,Skype, or Google. NO “x”.

Nevertheless the message of the man who died on Calvary (The Place of the Skull) spread around the world without mass communication.

His followers, twelve of them were so devoted to His message of love and code of behavior they became the first pacifist activists who spread a message the man they called their Lord had preached to them.

He was Jesus of Nazareth.  He had no last name.

Today He is now known all over the world for the message he delivered.

Whether you believe He is the Son of God, or not, He ranks as one of the foremost influences on mankind. More than Plato, more than Socrates, more than any leader or politician, or entertainer whoever lived.

His selfless acts of embracing lepers, the poor, those who sinned were unique.

Such compassion for the downtrodden was unheard of during the time He lived.

It was a time of slavery. No human rights. No care for the sick. When cities were razed and populations slaughtered or enslaved much like the genocides of today.

Jesus of Nazareth introduced a new philosophy that spread throughout the world after His death by crucifixion on this day (maybe, we do not know the exact date), because the community leaders of his own people thought Him —

a threat to their power. Fear that this simple man was a threat should be a lesson to us all.

If you live by His philosophy of forgiveness you are a person at peace with yourself.

If you accept those who are different from you without  fear or prejudice, you are a force for spreading His message of peace towards others and good will.

If you help the poor and the sick because you sympathize with them, you are following His way.

If you stand up for truth, point out what is wrong as He did with the Pharisees. You are doing his will. But they who disagree with you will kill you. Wreck your reputation, Do anything to discredit you.

If you go about doing good for the sake of doing good, you are following His virtue of selflessness.

Jesus of Nazareth’s message whether divine or not or just a code of how we conduct our lives resonated with millions and it spread.

There is no denying He is one of the great philosophers of the human experience, kin to Socrates, the other giant of antiquity thought.

The above print of “The Return from Calvary” painted by Herbert Schmalz shows the last hours of Jesus of Nazareth’s crucifixion around 33 A.D. on Calvary Hill, “the place of the Skull” outside of Jerusalem late in the day. He was crucified.

The description on the print describes the somber scene:

The darkness which was on the earth (during His suffering) is clearing away.

One long, dark cloud is hanging over the city like a pall.

The Virgin Mother, weighted down by fatigue and grief, knowing not wither she goes, is being led up some steps, toward “his own” home, by St. John and Mary Magdalene.

In the distance on the top of Cavalry, you can make out the three crosses.

The grief so eloquently captured by this print depicts the very personal loss all of us endure when someone we love passes away, realizing our loss because of all they did for us.

Jesus of Nazareth was a human being who affects us to this day.

One of the great gifts of this man, Jesus of Nazareth, is the celebration of humanity and capacity to care and feel for others that aids persons whether they believe He was the Son of God or not. Or that you will have eternal life if you believe in him.

His philosophies of care, courage, compassion and benevolent action serve their practitioners  well because they leave a great personal satisfaction in the heart, the mind, and the spirit.

You do not have to second guess yourself, when you do what is right, humane, merciful, and serves the less fortunate without superiority with nothing to gain for yourself. And if you do not do what is right, if you weaken, you always regret it and remember when you failed to do right. Your sins of not doing right linger in your memory like a cancer of the spirit.

The peace of mind of action is the least of the  great gift of Jesus of Nazareth whose death on the cross is marked this day.

If you act as Jesus did, you will be remembered by all you meet fondly and lovingly, and be comforted that you will live in memories of those you have  touched with your love and kindness and caring  for eternity to the end of the age.

His simple teachings have great power. Use them. Implement them.

They give meaning to our mystery of life.

They give meaning and purpose to anyone’s life.

For 2,000 years they have made a violent world a better place.

He died today on the cross.

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FLAWED STUDIES QUESTIONING SAFETY OF FIRST ABORTION PILL AT HEART OF SUPREME COURT ABORTION-BY-MAIL CASE RETRACTED–WHY?RETRACTED BY PUBLISHER OF

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Two retracted studies at the Supreme Court this week

Public health touches all aspects of our lives, not just during a pandemic. Thanks to your feedback, this newsletter will continue with Covid-19 updates and address other public health topics, too. To choose what topics land in your inbox, click HERE.

This week the Supreme Court heard a case about access to the first pill used in most medication abortions in the U.S.: mifepristone. Their decision should come down in June or July.

At the center of this case, the defendant argued that the FDA ignored safety concerns when it eased restrictions on the use of mifepristone. The defendants relied heavily on a few studies that claimed the abortion pill was unsafe.

However, in a stunning turn of events, the publisher of these scientific studies (SAGE) retracted them last month due to methodological and ethical concerns.

Why were these retracted? (What does that even mean?) And what are the implications? 

Retractions are very rare

A retraction is the removal of a published article from a scientific journal. This is a big deal as it doesn’t happen because of some small error. A retraction can be done by the authors (realization of a huge error) or by the publisher (over ethical concerns, fraud, plagiarism, etc.). 

It’s unusual for a scientific paper to be retracted (about 1 in 1000), but the rate is increasing. Misconduct accounts for the majority of retractions.

Number of retracted articles for specific causes by year of retraction. National Academies of Science Convening. Source here.

Behind the abortion study retractions

The two studies used in this week’s Supreme Court case were peer-reviewed and published in 2021. After publication, though, other scientists started voicing major concerns about the statistical methods (and thus questioning the conclusions).

One external group took a deep dive and published their concerns in a pre-print in another journal. They found:

  • The codes used to define “abortion-related” emergency room visits were inaccurate. For example, the study used medical codes for ectopic pregnancies that naturally occurred, not caused by abortions.
  • Findings were presented in a deceiving way, like using dual y-axes on one graph. The left panel on the figure below is what was published. It shows abortions are leading to a lot of emergency room visits. However, when the y-axis is displayed properly on the same scale, abortions lead to a very small number of ED visits. 

Figure Source: Upadhyay et al, 2024; Annotations by YLE

After these concerns were raised, SAGE asked for a review of the articles post-publication. They had two subject matter experts and one independent statistical reviewer take a look. Then SAGE retracted the paper based on three major factors:

  1. Methodological and statistical concerns. Specifically, “unjustified or incorrect factual assumptions,” “material errors,” and “misleading presentations” of data that “demonstrate a lack of scientific rigor and invalidate the authors’ conclusions in whole or in part.”
  2. Ethical considerations. The authors were members of three pro-life advocacy organizations, despite declaring no conflicts of interest in the study.
  3. More ethical considerations. The peer reviewer (who is supposed to be an unbiased third party) didn’t disclose their conflict of interest— that they know the authors personally.

SAGE did not publish the experts’ peer review, which is normal practice. However, given the stakes of this case, it could be coming.

Implications can be long-lasting

Clinical guidance and policy are (ideally) built on decades of research and consideration of the totality of evidence. In the case of mifepristone, more than 100 studies show it’s safe—in fact, safer than Tylenol—with only a few dissenting studies. Some dissenting studies have now been retracted due to methodological and ethical issues.

However, big mistakes can make it past the peer-review process, and, in some rare cases, “mistakes” are intentional and egregious. Even if studies are retracted, they can do a lot of harm (just look at the Wakefield study on autism and the MMR, for example).

Bottom line

A lot of emotion and opinions surround abortion. But I hope we can all agree that we need a solid foundation of data to make smart policy decisions. This bedrock is highly dependent on ethical scientists and a strong review process.

It’s shocking that these studies reached the Supreme Court and were used as a source for decision-making.

Love, YLE and HM

Heidi Moseson, PhD, MPH is a reproductive epidemiologist and scientist at Ibis Reproductive Health. She studies abortion access in the U.S. with a particular focus on self-managed abortion with medications.

“Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” is written by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, M.P.H. Ph.D.—an epidemiologist, wife.. During the day, she is a senior scientific consultant to several organizations, including CDC. At night, she writes this newsletter. Her main goal is to “translate” the ever-evolving public health world so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support this effort, subscribe below:

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Heidi Moseson, PhD MPH

Heidi is an epidemiologist who studies medication abortion safety and effectiveness, access, and models of care.
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