Thursday, June 11, 2020

And another day with racists and a virus comes to a close:

“Truth is powerful and it prevails.” -- Sojourner Truth

Deaths

US: 116,034 (+904)

World: 423,823 (+4930)

Countdown: 145 days.

Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The rally will take place on Juneteenth, the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. Tulsa, as you know, has its own troubling history on race.

Attendees of President Trump's upcoming rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, must agree not to sue the campaign if they contract coronavirus. -- Can’t make this shit up.

'I can't breathe,' Oklahoma man tells police before dying. 'I don't care,' officer responds. Newly released video of the 2019 incident shows officers restraining Derrick Scott, 42, who is heard asking repeatedly for his medicine and saying he can’t breathe.

Tulsa police release body cam video of officers handcuffing black teenagers for jaywalking. — Yes, jaywalking. No racist bullshit going on here. Move along, people.

Women Have Always Been a Part of White Supremacy.

The Coronavirus Is Still Killing Thousands of Americans Every Week, But Trump Isn’t Very Interested.

U.S. could reach 200,000 coronavirus deaths in September. New Mexico, Utah and Arizona each saw its number of cases rise by 40% for the week ended Sunday, according to a Reuters analysis. Florida and Arkansas are other hot spots.

Arizona is the most worrisome new Covid-19 hot spot. Coronavirus cases have nearly doubled in two weeks, and hospitalizations are also on the rise.

Nashville mayor delays next stage of reopening after coronavirus cases rise.

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says ‘we can’t shut down the economy again’. — The Trump administration has no plan for dealing with Covid-19. He’s counting on you forgetting about it and just get out there and spend your money. Our economic system was never set up to benefit us. It helps the rich get richer.

Data from 15M phones shows some Americans are gathering at pre-pandemic levels.

South Korean doctors have found certain underlying conditions that may make some COVID-19 patients more severely affected by the disease, a professor at Yeungnam University Medical Center said.

The nation's top military official has apologized for taking part in President Donald Trump's walk from the White House to St. John's Church for a controversial photo op after authorities used pepper balls and smoke cannisters to disperse largely peaceful protesters. "I should not have been there," said Gen. Mark Milley

Neo-Nazi Websites Growing in Brazil Mirrored in Bolsonaro’s Speech, NGO Notes. The number of websites preaching white supremacy has grown since 2019 and is fed by the President and other supporters' statements and deeds, say scholars.

House lawmakers introduce a bipartisan bill to remove Confederate names from military bases.

Fox News' Tucker Carlson again loses advertisers after racist comments. — A man full of hatred. 

NASCAR driver Ray Ciccarelli says he's leaving at end of the season, citing disagreement with flag policy.

Democrats challenge rule that could toss 'thousands' of Arizona votes.

Trump Brags That His Company Never Asked for Federal COVID Relief. It Did. Not only did the president lie, he did it while promoting the reopening of one of his golf courses.

The Smithsonian started saving signs from Black Lives Matter protests outside the White House.

UN expresses 'horror' at reported mass graves' discovery in Libya.

Trump loses appeal in New York tax case, must hand over returns. The president's lawyer said he would appeal the case to the Supreme Court.

Sex Work is Real Work, and it's Time to Treat it That Way.

Many Coloradans who use cannabis daily believe it is safe to drive under the influence and say they would like to see empirical evidence that proves otherwise before changing their behavior, a new CDOT study says.

The University of Washington announced Thursday it has removed the requirement of standardized tests scores like the SAT and ACT for incoming students beyond fall 2021.

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.