And another day of tougher measures, America’s long history of voter suppression, shootings, trans reporters, Chinese policy, protests, explosions, a crippling cyberattack, and free menstrual hygiene products in WA school bathrooms comes to a close:
“One of the biggest political divides cuts across the political spectrum: how seriously a problem is the GOP's authoritarian turn. There are leftists, liberals and conservatives who think it's not a big deal. And there are leftists, liberals and conservatives who think it is.” -- Jeet Heer
Editorial: It is a big deal.
Deaths
US: 595,588 (+677)
World: 3,296,591 (+12,864)
Cases
US: 33,454,581 (+35,755)
World: 158,312,868 (+782,139)
Mask and distancing restrictions may be relaxing across much of the country, but it’s been another tough semester on many college campuses, where COVID-19 spikes have meant even tougher measures.
America's long history of Black voter suppression. A timeline of new and old efforts to limit the political power of Black Americans and other voters of color.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is receiving protection from the Arizona Department of Public Safety after fielding multiple death threats amid the election audit in Maricopa County.
4-year-old girl, two women shot in New York's Times Square.
Multiple people injured in Florida mall shooting.
Amid Wave Of Anti-Trans Bills, Trans Reporters Say 'Telling Our Own Stories' Is Vital. At least 35 states are considering bills that target transgender youth, according to the bipartisan Freedom For All Americans campaign. The bills range from restricting what team trans athletes can compete on to making it nearly impossible for those under 18 to receive gender-affirming health care. A handful of states have signed some of these bills into law, the latest being Tennessee. News organizations report on these bills every day, and more often than not, the reporters telling these stories don't have firsthand experience living as a trans person. But for those who do, they say it adds to their reporting and helps build trust with their sources.
The Chinese policy that makes Uyghurs feel like hostages in their own homes. Her four "guests" are Chinese government cadres who lived in her home for 10 days every month for two years before her family fled, she said. "We must pretend that we are happy," Dawut explained from Washington DC, where she lives in exile.
Thousands of Colombians are protesting across the country against a government they feel has long ignored their needs, allowed corruption to run rampant and is so out of touch that it dared propose tax increases during the coronavirus pandemic.
At least 30 people have been killed and 52 others wounded in an explosion near a high school for girls in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Afghan officials said Saturday.
Schools in Washington will have to supply students with free menstrual hygiene products in bathrooms starting in 2022.
Major US pipeline forced to halt operations after crippling cyberattack. One of the largest pipelines in the U.S. was forced to halt some of its operations Friday after a crippling cyberattack on its energy infrastructure.
'Outcomes they've been wanting for their kids for years': How horses are helping children with disabilities learn.
After years of entertaining fans under the big top — and a few years in retirement — these former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus elephants are settling into their new home at a wildlife refuge in Florida.
RIP Tawny Kitaen. She was 59.
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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