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Trump Proceeds With Post-Impeachment Purge Amid Pandemic
The president’s decision to fire the intelligence community’s inspector
general under cover of darkness indicated that his hunt for those he
considers disloyal continues.
It is not surprising. Donald Trump continues to degenerate.
2
In Congress, Doctors Are Pressing for a More Aggressive Coronavirus Response
There are about two dozen medical professionals in Congress, including 17
doctors, plus a former health secretary. Some are trying to shape the
coronavirus response.
Donald Trump is still not listening.
3
Biden Has Talked to Sanders About Process for Picking a VP
On a virtual fund-raiser, Mr. Biden also mused aloud about filling
positions like secretary of state, attorney general and chief of staff, but
said, “I haven’t asked anybody yet.’’
The presidential campaign is paused.
Joe Biden is doing necessary things.
4
How Black Girls Get Pushed Out of School
The debate about the school-to-prison pipeline has largely been centered on
boys. Meet the author and academic who has worked to change that.
This is not justice.
Equality is all we can ask.
Equality is all we can do.
5
Open Thread
Please us the comments to discuss NON-COVID=19 topics.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
6
The Growing Culture of Secrecy at Guantánamo Bay
The war court where the men accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks
are on trial operates under classification rules that are inconsistent,
complex and sometimes absurd.
The prison at GUANTÁNAMO BAY is a war crime.
7
College Made Them Feel Equal. The Virus Exposed How Unequal Their Lives Are.
When they were all in the same dorms and eating the same dining hall food,
the disparities in students’ backgrounds weren’t as clear as they are over
video chat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Other_Half_Lives
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+the+other+half+lives+photos&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBoM_28NHoAhUNbc0KHdVMBEwQ_AUoAXoECAwQAw&biw=1271&bih=862
Until diversity is recognized it does not matter.
8
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Is Trying to Lead in a Pandemic Without Picking Sides
The Texas governor hasn’t defied President Trump, like some of his fellow
Republican governors have. He also hasn’t ignored public health
recommendations. He’s aiming for crisis management that doesn’t rock the
boat.
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas will be assigned a side by Donald Trump when Texas does not try to restart the economy.
9
When the Face of America Falls Ill: A Virus’s Toll on Diplomats
State Department employees are vulnerable and stressed by the coronavirus
as it sweeps around the world, prompting thousands of American citizens to
return to the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burkina_Faso
Testing for Covid-19 is rare in most of the world.
Trump still does not believe.
10
Barr Expands Early Release of Inmates at Prisons Seeing More Coronavirus Cases
The attorney general directed the Bureau of Prisons to prioritize the early
release of some prisoners from federal correctional institutions in
Louisiana, Connecticut and Ohio.
I am surprised at Barr.
11
Administration Turns to Private Firms to Help Process Small Business Aid
The Small Business Administration is hiring companies, some with political
connections, to ensure it can handle the flood of applications for help in
the wake of the economy’s stall.
There has been little slack in the federal government.
There are no more deficit hawks.
12
Tensions Persist Between Trump and Medical Advisers Over the Coronavirus
The president’s public refusal to wear a mask was the latest way he has
cast doubt on their recommendations.
I would welcome Trump deathly ill.
President Pence is still frightening.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
13
A Debate Over Masks Uncovers Deep White House Divisions
The Trump administration remains deeply divided over whether to tell all
Americans to cover their faces in public to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Trump does not believe or understand the reports.
14
Life, Covid-Free, After 22 Days in the Hospital
Mark Frilot, and his wife, Heaven, became ambassadors of a sort — of the
seriousness of coronavirus — to their conservative Louisiana community.
It is not news today.
15
National Security Court Orders Deeper Look at 29 F.B.I. Wiretap Applications
The rare public order follows an inspector general’s findings of pervasive
problems with how the bureau has prepared applications to wiretap people.
The F.B.I. has been careless.
16
F.D.A. to Allow Use of KN95 Masks Approved by China
The masks are almost identical in performance to the N95 masks that
hospitals and other institutions are struggling to find.
Rational.
17
The Navy Fired Captain Crozier After His Letter on the Coronavirus. Hear How the Crew Responded.
The rousing show of support provided another gripping scene to emerge from
the coronavirus pandemic: the rank and file cheering a boss they viewed as
putting their safety ahead of his career.
Captain Crozier appears to have been blowing the whistle on his admiral.
18
During a Pandemic, an Unanticipated Problem: Out-of-Work Health Workers
Across the country, plunging revenues from canceled nonemergency medical
appointments have forced hospitals to furlough or cut the pay of doctors,
nurses and other staff.
Hospital management has been poor.
19
Trump Seeks to Block 3M Mask Exports and Grab Masks From Its Overseas Customers
The move would significantly expand the American government’s reach and
reverse President Trump’s hesitant use of the Defense Production Act.
This problem is probably going to court.
20
Pete Buttigieg’s Next Move: A PAC Called Win the Era
Donors have been told that the group will support candidates, specifically
in down-ballot races, it hopes will become future leaders.
Good luck to him.
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