“Pandemic relief by country (up to % of wages):
Japan: 100% of wages
Netherlands: 90%
Norway: 90%
Germany: 87%
France: 84%
Italy: 80%
UK: 80%
Canada: 75%
...
America: 0%” -- Robert Reich
Deaths
US: 324,869 (+1468)
World: 1,699,560 (+7788)
Cases
US: 18,267579 (+189,811)
World: 77,169,391 (+549,246)
Countdown 1: 16 days.
Countdown 2: 31 days.
More than 1 million people have passed through U.S. airport security checkpoints in each of the past two days in a sign that public health pleas to avoid holiday travel are being ignored, despite an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases. — Americans are such selfish people. And yes, capitalism breeds selfishness.
US army scientists examine new UK coronavirus variant to see if it might be resistant to vaccine.
CDC advisory group: Older adults, front-line essential workers to get Covid vaccine next.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues new recommendations on getting a Covid-19 vaccine for those with a history of allergies.
Anti-vaccination groups target local media after social media crackdowns. — There are not “two sides” here. Don’t let anti-vaxxers try to convince you otherwise.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new lockdown as COVID cases surge, says there is "no alternative".
Congress reaches deal on $900 billion Covid-19 relief package.
Congress to approve $1.375 billion for border wall in 2021.
Trump's talk of martial law sends White House staffers rushing to the press.
Early voting changes in Georgia counties are suppressing turnout, advocates warn. -- That was the plan.
Bar complaint filed against Trump attorneys in Arizona. Two former presidents of the Arizona State Bar and five other attorneys have jointly filed an ethics complaint against 21 attorneys who went to court on behalf of President Donald Trump and the Arizona Republican Party after the 2020 election.
GOP lawmakers are showing up more frequently on Newsmax. — Right-wing extremism at its finest. Newsmax makes Fox News look like a legitimate news operation.
Recall effort against California governor an attempt to 'destabilize the political system,' analysts say.
Billions of tons of carbon are locked away in environments that are being destroyed. If we protect them, they can help tackle climate change. If we lose them, the impact on the planet could be devastating:
Comedian Eddie Izzard receives wave of support for using she/her pronouns. "I’m genderfluid. I just want to be based in girl mode from now on," Izzard said on the Sky Arts program "Portrait Artist of the Year."
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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