Trump stops Dr. Fauci from explaining views on controversial drug

Trump stops Dr. Fauci from explaining views on controversial drug

Hydroxychloroquine is President Trump’s therapy-of-choice for coronavirus, despite Dr. Fauci’s insistence that we don’t (yet) have the evidence to support that opinion.

What the preppers got wrong

People are isolating because we share a common goal, not because we distrust each other.

Fear of coronavirus spreading through prisons and into general population

Prisons are nearly perfect breeding grounds for coronavirus: the population lives in close-quarters, with people who don’t necessarily have access to soap, or hand sanitizer, or good healthcare. Hallways are small and tight, by design.

Why the coronavirus is tanking the stock market, explained simply

The fear is that the coronavirus is spreading, and will lead to more widespread slowdowns in the economy as people are pulled out of economic activity as they’re stuck at home, discouraged from going to restaurants, afraid to visit malls, and more.

Dixie Chicks are back

The Dixie Chicks dropped “Gaslighter,” a new, very personal single that explores lead singer Natalie Maines’ ugly and public divorce.

Coronavirus made simple

The CDC does not suggest wearing a mask if you’re healthy (a virus is too small to be filtered by a “regular” mask).

Online child abuse images on the rise, mostly on Facebook

The problem is so horrifying that people have been slow to confront it–including those in the government who need to approve funding to combat it. No surprise, the problem has exploded.

Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault defense and victim blaming

Weinstein accusers—more than 80 in total–began the #MeToo movement in 2017.

#DisbarBarr Justice Department intervenes for the President in Roger Stone sentencing

The Justice Department overruled its own federal prosecutors’ recommendation for sentencing for Roger Stone after President Trump tweeted his displeasure.

Driverless delivery coming in hot in Houston

A driverless delivery vehicle just received a first-ever approval from the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to hit the streets even though it doesn’t meet federal safety standards for cars and trucks.

Homeless students in public schools on the rise

The number of students living unsheltered–on the streets, in cars, etc–increased by 137% to more than 102,000 in the past three years.

2020 election: Iowa results are…still…not…in…

In Iowa, at 1,678 precinct locations, at public libraries and school gymnasiums, politically active neighbors got together to decide which Democratic candidates would hit the Iowa launchpad toward nomination.

John Bolton’s book undermines key defense

According to Dershowitz, even if Bolton’s accusations were true, the actions are not impeachable because a president can act in a way that supports his ability to remain in power.

Coronavirus update as 4 US states confirm cases

We get coronaviruses all the time, including the common cold and even the flu, which are generally more annoying than dangerous.
But three times in recent history, coronaviruses have become deadly.

Impeachment: day one discord and new polling figures

Rules drafted by Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell were released as a new poll finds that 69% of Americans say that testimony from new witnesses should be allowed.

Houston Astros’ cheatin’ ways

Sign stealing is decoding the hand signals that are sent to and from the pitcher to indicate what type of ball he’s sending.

Democratic debate rules allow about half the candidates to participate

Debates have the potential to perform CPR on dying campaigns. They bump poll numbers and donations and voter interest in those critical early states. Yet, some candidates get left out.

Golden Globes go vegan

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association statement: “The climate crisis is impossible to ignore and after speaking with our peers, and friends in the community, we felt challenged to do better. “The decision to serve an entirely plant-based meal was embraced by our partners at the Beverly Hilton, and represents a small step in response to a big problem.”

Heading for #ww3

The MQ-9 Reaper was used in the airstrike on General Soleimani outside Baghdad International Airport.

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Trump stops Dr. Fauci from explaining views on controversial drug

What the preppers got wrong

Fear of coronavirus spreading through prisons and into general population

Why the coronavirus is tanking the stock market, explained simply

Dixie Chicks are back

Coronavirus made simple

Online child abuse images on the rise, mostly on Facebook

Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault defense and victim blaming

#DisbarBarr Justice Department intervenes for the President in Roger Stone sentencing

Driverless delivery coming in hot in Houston

Homeless students in public schools on the rise

2020 election: Iowa results are…still…not…in…

John Bolton’s book undermines key defense

Coronavirus update as 4 US states confirm cases

Impeachment: day one discord and new polling figures

Houston Astros’ cheatin’ ways

Democratic debate rules allow about half the candidates to participate

Golden Globes go vegan

Heading for #ww3

Christmas sweaters add to plastic pollution