“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” -- Robert Frost
Deaths
US: 302,750 (+3058)
World: 1,601,089 (+12,741)
Cases
US: 16,295,458 (+256,065)
World: 71,433,785 (+716,233)
Countdown 1: 25 days.
Countdown 2: 40 days.
The GOP Gives Up On Democracy. Over the last years, we’ve grown used to disillusionment and soul-crushing disappointment. But what do we make of this slouch toward raw authoritarianism? Jonah Goldberg notes that the Texas lawsuit “is a betrayal of everything defenders of federalism and the Electoral College claim to believe.” The decision by Republicans to embrace the attempt to steal the election, he writes, is “an act of cynical, unpatriotic, undemocratic hypocrisy unrivaled in American history, a pure power play on behalf of a president whose disregard for the very Constitution these people have long claimed to adore is total. It is shameful. Infuriatingly shameful.” This, however, is what happens when a political party transforms itself into a cult of personality — it becomes willing to jettison almost everything, including the constitution, democracy, and the country. All the things that used to matter? Pffft. Fiscal conservatism? Character? Free trade? The rule of law? American leadership in the world? All that’s left is an orange smudge. But, apparently, we are not done yet. — Never forget what the GOP has done to this country.
Supreme Court rejects Texas' and Trump's bid to overturn election. The court's move to dismiss the challenge is the strongest indication yet that Trump has no chance of overturning election results in court that even the justices whom he placed there have no interest in allowing his desperate legal bids to continue.
The Republican Party of Texas ponders secession.
White House chief of staff told FDA chief vaccine must be authorized Friday or he needs to resign.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19 can lead to neurological complications, including strokes, seizures and movement disorders, researchers have found. The complications, which go well beyond cognitive impairment, can occur even in moderate cases, according to a new study.
Arizona's rate of COVID-19 spread is now the nation's highest.
A small town dragged its feet on COVID-19 mask mandates. Now residents are paying the price. In communities where mask-wearing has become a political inflection point, the toll of the virus has surpassed the dark spring in America's cities.
Covid: Record deaths in Germany and Russia.
FBI issues subpoena for Texas AG records after whistleblower allegations: report. The FBI has reportedly issued at least one federal subpoena for records from the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) amid an investigation over allegations of bribery and abuse of office. — Hmm, seems Mr. Paxton is looking for a pardon with his lawsuit against swing states.
Ghislaine Maxwell to offer $28.5 million bond in effort to get out of jail.
A Michigan judge rules companies don't have to serve gay customers. The attorney general says she'll appeal.
Over the past year, hundreds of foster children in Washington state slept in hotels and offices because no foster placement was available, according to a new report.
New Batman will be black, DC Comics announces.
The Four Reasons Why Hollywood Stopped Making New Stories. From a business model perspective, this all makes perfect sense.
Hollywood Shock Turns to Full-Blown Backlash After WarnerMedia Streaming Move.
World's largest iceberg on collision course with penguin colony island. An enormous iceberg measuring roughly the length of Delaware broke off an Antarctic ice shelf in 2017. Now, that iceberg is headed directly for South Georgia Island — threatening to devastate the fragile penguin colony that calls the island home.
Hubble observes strange, distant exoplanet similar to 'Planet Nine' that may exist in our solar system.
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.
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