Monthly Archives: October 2020

A phenomenon which I think is universal to all left-leaning, progressive individuals is the reactionary, right-wing relative with a penchant for inflammatory social media posts and alt-right YouTube channels. For me, this relative comes in the form of an ex-pat Great Uncle in Canada who, as expected, views the expression almost all progressive social values […]Continue reading “Thoughts on Reactionary Right-Wing Radicalism — The Amateur Sceptic”

A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in New Jersey has been charged by federal authorities for allegedly throwing away bundles of mail, including 99 general election ballots that were supposed to be delivered. US postal worker in New Jersey arrested, accused of dumping mail and election ballots — NEWS10 ABC

MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the officer charged in George Floyd’s death, was released on Wednesday after posting a $1 million bond, according to FOX 9. Floyd died May 25 after Chauvin pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. Floyd’s death was captured in widely seen bystander video that set off […]Continue reading “Derek Chauvin, officer charged in George Floyd’s death, released on bond — ConchoValleyHomepage.com”

One of the more pernicious aspects of the pandemic has been the widespread erosion of financial security. Regardless of our socioeconomic status, many of us have watched our peace of mind evaporate in recent months. Cassie Lancaster | Credit: Courtesy This is especially true—and especially urgent—for the families of college-bound high school seniors, who are… CollegeContinue reading “College Tuition & COVID — The Santa Barbara Independent”

I had not planned to post again this evening, but when this video came to my attention, I … just had to share it with you, my friends.  Please watch … Michelle Obama has always been well-spoken and passionate about the causes she believes in, and today is no exception.  For eight years, she was […]Continue reading “Wise Words From A Wise Woman — Filosofa’s Word”

While the world awaits a proven COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts are turning their attention to a shot that’s long been a key component in the public health toolbox: the flu vaccine. Experts hope this year’s flu shot can help prevent an influenza epidemic paired with another wave of coronavirus, which could overwhelm hospitals and lead… WhyContinue reading “Why This Year’s Flu Vaccine Will Be So Vital in the Fight Against COVID-19 — TIME”

The Washington Free Beacon has done a great job exposing the intentional and manipulative intents of NBC and Lester Holt during a recent town-hall event with presidential candidate Joe Biden.  At this point American media have become Pravda in their efforts to manipulate the outcome of the 2020 election. Video Recap Below: . Essentially what […]Continue reading “NBC Caught Again Manipulating Joe Biden Town Hall With Planted Audience and Advance Script… — The Last Refuge”

New U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance means a COVID-19 vaccine likely will not be approved by Election Day—which could actually be a good thing for public health. On Oct. 6, the agency posted an industry guidance document on its website asking pharmaceutical companies applying for emergency-use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine to monitor… TheContinue reading “The FDA Is Slowing Down COVID-19 Vaccine Approval. That Could Be Good for Public Health — TIME”

I woke up on Oct. 2, my mother’s first birthday since she died of COVID-19 in May, to the news that the President of the United States had tested positive. Unbelievable. And yet totally believable. The man who made fun of his opponent for wearing masks, who downplayed the risks of the virus to the… IContinue reading “I Lost My Mother to COVID-19. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You It’s Not Something to Fear — TIME”