Monday, September 20, 2021

And another day  Covid deaths, infections increasing ‘exponentially,’ a vaccine for 5-11 year olds, a memo that should concern every American, the far-right goes local, TX abortion law gets applied, and a Russian shooting comes to a close:

“Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts... perhaps the fear of a loss of power.” -- John Steinbeck

Deaths

US: 694,619 (+6133 over 3 days)

World: 4,713,290 (+29,413 over 3 days)

Cases

US: 43,107,628 (+473,574 over 3 days)

World: 229,817,390 (+1,891,412 over 3 days)

COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu. COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

Covid-19 infections have continued to increase "exponentially" among children across the US, and now account for nearly 26% of all cases reported nationwide, according to data published Monday.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11. Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

Memo shows Trump lawyer's six-step plan for Pence to overturn the election. A conservative lawyer working with then-President Donald Trump's legal team tried to convince then-Vice President Mike Pence that he could overturn the election results on January 6 when Congress counted the Electoral College votes by throwing out electors from seven states, according to the new book "Peril" from Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. -- Americans need to realize how close the country came to being taken over by this coup attempt.

Not much happened at the “Justice for J6” rally. But the far right’s focus is elsewhere. Far-right groups are pushing Trump-style election lies at the local level.

Texas doctor who says he performed abortion sued in first known challenges under new law. -- And the plaintiff opposes the law.

Oregon school employee suspended for going to work in blackface. The employee of Mabel Rush Elementary School wore the blackface to evoke the memory of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and protest a vaccination mandate for all public school employees in Oregon. -- The world we live in gets crazier every day.

Shooting at Russian university leaves 6 dead, 28 hurt. A student opened fire Monday at a university in Russia, leaving six people dead and 28 hurt, before being shot by police and detained, officials said.

Mental health takes a toll on the incarcerated — and their families. Having a loved one who is incarcerated can be emotionally stressful. The experience, though, is not rare. More than half of all Black American women, for example, have at least one incarcerated family member, and that experience can cause high levels of depression and psychological distress.

Nearly 800 school buildings in Washington state have “poor” ratings for their HVAC systems, according to state data.

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

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