Recall or science? Newsom’s sudden reopening push has many wondering
The Democratic governor has two things going for him: A decline in the infection rate and an increase in vaccinations.
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It’s Time to Lift the Female Lockdown
“Dear Sarah,” read the note left on the makeshift memorial, “we are so sorry. You did nothing wrong.” It was just after 5 p.m., an hour from sunset, on March 13 and women were already beginning to gather at the park in Clapham, South London, to remember Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman kidnapped from the capital’s streets on March 3. Her body was found a week later in a woodland 50 miles away, in a builder’s bag, and had to be identified from dental records.
The Vaccine-Hesitant Man of Europe
If certain corners of the French internet are anything to go by, COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe, those who refuse them risk becoming “second-class citizens,” and the country has turned into a “health dictatorship.” That such claims have gained currency in France—home to Louis Pasteur, a robust welfare state, and a universal-health-care system—would have been far-fetched 25 years ago.
3 Ways the Pandemic Has Made the World Better
This has been a year of terrible loss. People have lost loved ones to the pandemic. Many have gotten sick, and some are still suffering. Children have lost a year of school. Millions have lost a steady paycheck. Some have lost small businesses that they’d built for decades. Almost all of us have lost hugs and visits and travel and the joy of gathering together at a favorite restaurant and more.And yet, this year has also taught us much.
GOP Rep. Chip Roy Rants About China In Asian American Violence Hearing
The Texas Republican also praised lynching.
Democrats Should Keep Soaking New York and New Jersey on Taxes
They’re considering restoring a tax deduction that once benefited the upper-middle class and rich. Bad idea.
Biden administration finalizing plans to share Covid vaccine doses with Mexico and Canada
Jen Psaki said the administration is “assessing how we can loan” doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is not yet approved for use in the U.S.
Republicans Block Bill To Protect Stimulus Checks From Debt Collectors
Sen. Pat Toomey voted against Democrats’ measure, blaming them for passing a bill that lacked protections and had no GOP support in Congress.
You Might Think It Sounds Nice to Go to Hawaii. We Tried, and It Was a Disaster.
We spent most of our trip on the plane!
“Immoral & Illegal”: U.S. & U.K. Move to Expand Nuclear Arsenals, Defying Global Disarmament Treaties
The United States and the United Kingdom are facing international criticism for moving to expand their nuclear arsenals, defying a growing global movement in support of nuclear disarmament. The U.S.
Burmese Protesters Continue to Demand Democracy as Authorities “Shoot to Kill” in Sweeping Crackdown
Martial law has been declared in more parts of Burma as the military junta intensifies its crackdown following the February 1 coup. At least 217 protesters have been killed and over 2,000 have been arrested or detained since the coup began, according to one Burmese group. Protests are continuing across the country amid a crackdown on communications, in which much of Burma is under an internet blackout and independent newspapers have stopped publishing.
Stop Asian Hate: Connie Wun on Atlanta Spa Killings, Gender Violence & Spike in Anti-Asian Attacks
Deadly shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors that left eight people dead have stoked outrage and renewed fears about rising anti-Asian racism in the United States, which has already seen a rise in violence directed at Asian Americans during the pandemic.
“Your 9-Year-Old Is Already Basically a Vaccinated Adult”
Emily Oster on how families should think about risk in the final act of the pandemic.
Help! My Daughter’s Girlfriend Is Going to Prison for Armed Robbery and Murder.
She won’t break up with her.
My 8-Year-Old’s Teacher Wants Him to Do Schoolwork Over Spring Break
Shouldn’t my son get to enjoy his time off?
“Please Come to the Michael Kors Cafeteria”: Four Students on Attending High School in a Macy’s
Going back to in-person learning—with a twist.
Marvel’s Most Superhuman Feat Was Saving Itself
In the 1990s, the company went bankrupt, and the entire comic book industry was in a tailspin.
The CEO of Amtrak Thinks Americans Are Ready for Trains Again
And he says sleeper cars are making a comeback.
Democrats treading lightly on Biden’s next big health care promise
After making good on their promise to expand Obamacare, Democrats are weighing a divisive fight over the public option.
Trump encourages Americans to get the Covid vaccine
The ex-president was notably absent from a recent ad campaign. But he told Fox News that getting shots in arms was important.
FDA opens door to widespread at-home Covid-19 tests
The agency’s announcement Tuesday is aimed at making it easier to screen Americans returning to school and work, senior FDA regulators said.
I’m Ready to Admit What Kind of Sex I Want—but I’m Afraid My Small Town Will Find Out
I’m not sure how to be discreet without sacrificing clarity.
“Her Assignment, It Was Done on This Earth”: The Story of One Death Out of the 530,000 Americans We’ve Lost to COVID-19
Grappling with all we lost this past year.
Treasury secretary minimizes risk of inflation caused by Covid relief package
Janet Yellen said the greater risk was not strengthening the economy as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
Former Stockton Mayor Tubbs joins Newsom as economic adviser
He is best known for his work on a Stockton pilot project that provided $500 a month to a small group of low-income residents.
Biden’s ‘Morning in America’ moment sparks a furious debate
Another massive injection of federal cash could ignite the economy like never before. It also could drive up inflation and burst market bubbles, creating new headaches in an otherwise positive outlook.
U.S. adds a strong 379,000 jobs in hopeful sign for economy
The February gain marked a sharp pickup from the 166,000 jobs that were added in January.
NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi Says Cuomo Has Abused His Power for Years & Must Resign
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is refusing to step down despite growing calls for his resignation after multiple accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct, as well as his cover-up of thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths. Alessandra Biaggi, a New York state senator representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester, says it’s long past time for Cuomo to go and that the many scandals surrounding the governor reveal a consistent pattern.
News Roundup: Another mass murder; more confirmation of Russian disinfo; Warnock receives ovation
Today’s top stories:
• Killing spree at Atlanta massage parlors follows a year of heightened anti-Asian racism
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Even after biting incident, Major Biden still polls better than Trump’s lapdog, Lindsey
I love dogs. I didn’t used to. My wife had dogs when we started dating, and I came to love the little monsters. Now it’s hard to imagine a life without a furry friend/fiend. So when I found out dogs would be returning to the White House after a four-year hiatus, I was overjoyed.