Articles by: Janine Griffiths

Lisa Edwards

US Grandmother Ignored, Mocked, and Left for Dead Outside Hospital

Lisa Edwards needed help. Instead, she was mocked, dismissed, and left to die outside of a hospital despite begging the police and medical staff for help. On February 5, 2023, 60-year-old Lisa Edwards suffered a medical emergency outside Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Instead of receiving urgent medical care, she was arrested by Knoxville police officers, who[Read More…]

US government paves the way for sewage in drinking water

US government paves the way for sewage in drinking water

In a controversial ruling that has sparked widespread concern, the US Supreme Court has effectively cleared the way for more raw sewage to end up in the nation’s drinking water. A 5-4 decision on March 4, 2025, has severely limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to regulate sewage discharges into rivers, lakes, and other water sources that supply millions[Read More…]

Concerns Raised Over Trans Police Officers Conducting Strip Searches of Women

Concerns Raised Over Trans Police Officers Conducting Strip Searches of Women

  Police forces across England and Wales have quietly updated policies allowing transgender officers to conduct strip searches on detainees of the gender they identify as, even if they have not undergone surgery. The change has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing it undermines women’s rights and could erode public trust in law enforcement. According to recent reports, transgender women—biological[Read More…]

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

Helen Jones, a 54-year-old grandmother from Stockport, was visited by police after sharing critical posts about local Labour politicians on Facebook. Her comments focused on a scandal involving politicians exchanging controversial messages on WhatsApp. The police visit followed a complaint made by a person who found the posts offensive. Though no crime was committed, the visit left Jones feeling intimidated.[Read More…]

Schoolchildren Predict a Future of Lab Meat and Insects

Schoolchildren Predict a Future of Lab Meat and Insects

A group of schoolchildren in Londonderry has buried a time capsule under the site of a new urban farm, filled with their thoughts on what people will eat in the future. But their predictions—featuring lab-grown meat, 3D-printed meals, and even insects—raise questions about whether these ideas are truly their own or a reflection of a wider push toward engineered food[Read More…]