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Trump’s Aggressive Advocacy of Malaria Drug for Treating Coronavirus Divides Medical Community
Peter Baker, Katie Rogers, David Enrich and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 minutes ago
While Dr. Anthony Fauci has urged caution in using hydroxychloroquine, some
doctors are prescribing it to patients who have the virus despite the fact
it has never been tested for it.
Like antibiotics for viruses, peace is worth some risk.
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Body of Kennedy Family Member Found in Chesapeake Bay
Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean and her 8-year-old son drifted into the bay
after paddling out in a canoe to retrieve a ball. Her body was recovered on
Monday evening.
People should not die for no good reason.
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Supreme Court Blocks Extended Voting in Wisconsin
The 5-to-4 ruling was the court’s first in a dispute arising from the
coronavirus pandemic, and suggested it may struggle to maintain an image of
nonpartisanship as election disputes arise this year.
The Republican party should have been recognized as having no standing in
the Democratic party primary.
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Wisconsin Election Fight Heralds a National Battle Over Virus-Era Voting
The state stands as a first test case in what could potentially be the
biggest voting rights clash since the passage of the Voting Rights Act of
1965.
The Republican party is acting to limit the Democratic vote.
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Wisconsin Votes Tomorrow. In Person.
The state’s Supreme Court ruled against the governor’s last-minute effort
to delay the election.
Wisconsin is voting.
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Will Wisconsin Be the Last Stand for Bernie Sanders?
If Mr. Sanders suffers another big loss there on Tuesday, it is certain to
intensify the growing calls for him to exit the Democratic presidential
race.
I can't guess.
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‘Swept Up by FEMA’: Complicated Medical Supply System Sows Confusion
The Trump administration’s new method for distributing medical supplies has
led to charges of confiscation.
FEMA is not skilled at management during emergencies.
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How the Theodore Roosevelt's Coronavirus Outbreak Became a Moral Crisis for the Military
In a profanity-laced reprimand, the acting Navy secretary criticized
sailors aboard the Theodore Roosevelt for cheering their fired captain, who
had requested more assistance to fight the infection.
The fact is there is no enemy.
Covid-19 is an untreatable contagious disease
The only available prophylaxis is social separation.
This is not available on board ship.
Captain Brett E. Crozier acted in the best interests of his ship and crew.
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Biden and Trump Speak About Coronavirus
In a rare direct conversation between the two likely presidential
opponents, the two men discussed ways of fighting the pandemic. The good
vibes did not last long.
Biden proves himself to be presidential.
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Peter Navarro Has Antagonized Multinational Companies. Now He’s in Charge.
As the United States races to secure supplies to fight the coronavirus, the
president’s trade adviser has been handed expansive authority over the
firms’ global supply chains.
Peter Navarro advocates "Devil take the hindmost".
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Wisconsin Is Set to Vote on Tuesday After Court Overrules Governor’s Postponement
Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, ordered the presidential primary and thousands
of local races delayed, but a conservative majority on the state’s Supreme
Court said he could not unilaterally reschedule elections.
The vote is in progress.
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Acting Navy Secretary, Thomas B. Modly, Slams Fired Captain as ‘Stupid’
Thomas B. Modly addressed the crew of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt in a
speech that one crew member described as “whiny, upset, irritated,
condescending.”
The Trump administration owes the former captain and his crew an apology.
I do not expect it to be a Japanese apology.
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Saving Your Local Economy, 4-6-20
This post is based on some key assumptions: You want to save and
preserve small and local businesses in your community or town. You don’t
want a local economy that consists almost entirely of chain restaurants and
big box stores and a central business district full of empty storefronts.
You value the diversity, creativity, idiosyncratic character, and
friendliness […]
Two and a fraction trillion dollars might be enough to avoid scrip if the Republicans can bring themselves to distribute it.
Scrip will probably be needed.
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April 6th US Covid-19 Data
Significant improvement in the rate of increase of both deaths and cases.
Original predictions were a peak at April 9th (0% rate), our benefactor
notes that seems unlikely, but we’re definitely moving in the right
direction. Note that when cases drop and we are taken off isolation, what
will happen is another round of infections, […]
Social distancing works.
Quarantine is an effective tactic.
sooner is better. as soon as you can is best.
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Michael Atkinson, Fired by Trump, Urges Whistle-Blowers ‘to Bravely Speak Up’
Michael Atkinson, who President Trump made clear was dismissed in reprisal
for his role in revealing the Ukraine matter, broke his silence.
Michael Atkinson deserves my thanks.
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On Politics: ‘Our Pearl Harbor Moment’
A dark week lies ahead, and Trump’s impeachment purge continues: This is
your morning tip sheet.
The numbers in New York are a bit better.
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Democratic Committee Plans $22 Million in YouTube Ads This Fall
The expenditure is the largest any Democratic organization has spent on
general election advertising so far, and far more than the party reserved
at a comparable point in 2016.
The Democrats know what needs to be done.
Trump owns this depression.
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U.S. Will Give Terrorist Label to White Supremacist Group for First Time
The designation of the Russian Imperial Movement reflects growing concerns
among U.S. officials about violent white supremacists with transnational
links.
Russia is a sovereign nation.
Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Ignoring Expert Opinion, Trump Again Promotes Use of Hydroxychloroquine
The president’s advocacy of the anti-malarial drug has created tensions in
his administration, and fears among doctors that it could unnecessarily
expose patients to risks.
It is snake oil until proven effective.
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Captain Cozier, Fired from the Carrier Theodore Roosevelt, Has Coronavirus
Colleagues say the downfall of Capt. Brett E. Crozier was charging headlong
into the Trump administration’s narrative that it had everything in the
coronavirus pandemic under control.
He saved his ship and crew.
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