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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Opinion | There Is a ‘Great Silent Majority.’ But It Stands Against Trump. – The New York Times

There is a silent majority in this country, and it is arrayed against a radical, extremist minority. But it stands against Trump, not the other away around. He and his allies are and always have been in the minority, acting in ways that frighten and disturb the broad middle of the electorate. And as long as Trump cannot see this — as long as he holds to his belief in a secret, silent pro-Trump majority — he and his campaign will continue to act in ways that diminish his chance of any legitimate victory in the 2020 presidential election.

Russia accused of ‘rewriting history’ to justify occupation of Baltic states | Euronews

Estonia summoned Russia’s ambassador on Thursday to denounce “a series of fake posts” published on official social media accounts.

“Russia is trying to give the impression that legitimacy can be born at the threat of a weapon, repression by mutual agreement – this is extremely cynical,” said Estonian foreign minister Urmas Reinsalu.

 

Source: Russia accused of ‘rewriting history’ to justify occupation of Baltic states | Euronews

Vietnam Suspends Wildlife Trade As Pandemic Prods Action

It is a major victory for conservation groups who have in the past accused Vietnamese authorities of turning a blind eye to the rampant trade in endangered species inside and across its borders. “The prime minister orders the suspension of imports of wildlife — dead or alive — their eggs… parts or derivatives,” said the order released Thursday on the government website.

Source: Vietnam Suspends Wildlife Trade As Pandemic Prods Action

Open Thread | COVID-19 Kills the Young Too😢😢 — 3CHICSPOLITICO

Do not live under the delusion that COVID-19 only kills the old. Not true. Read this Twitter thread. Have your heart broken at the lives cut short. They had decades of life left. They should still be here.😢😢😢 COVID-19 doesn’t care about age. COVID-19 just wants to kill. Wear a mask. Do social distancing. Wash […]

Open Thread | COVID-19 Kills the Young Too😢😢 — 3CHICSPOLITICO

Will Workers Be Protected?

Time to end these damn wars and use the money saved where it is most needed…..in this country to help those that are paying for the wars.

In Saner Thought

This pandemic has shove unemployment up the worker’s butt and broke off……but Congress decided to step in an extend unemployment and try to help save the lives of laid off workers.

The problem is the bill that protected the workers is due to expire on 25 July, the CARES Act…….once it expires will Congress step up and protect workers again or will they decide to screw them hard like they do most of the time?

Some 25 million US workers are facing a reduction or outright elimination of a $600 weekly federal addition to state unemployment benefits when the supplemental payment authorized by Congress under the CARES Act expires on July 25.

In the midst of a raging pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, with at least 30 million out of work and new jobless claims surpassing one million a week, the supplement is all that…

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New coronavirus cases hit 905 — ORANGE COUNTY TRIBUNE

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported to the Orange County Health Authority on Thursday is 905. That’s the second time in three days when the total topped 900. Cumulative cases to date are now at 32,638. Of that, 17,091 are considered recovered. Twenty-two deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deceased from the […]

New coronavirus cases hit 905 — ORANGE COUNTY TRIBUNE

Baseball’s back: Yankees, Nationals kneel, Fauci throws first pitch in season opener – National | Globalnews.ca

The Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic — including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci — and the home team’s 2019 championship.

Source: Baseball’s back: Yankees, Nationals kneel, Fauci throws first pitch in season opener – National | Globalnews.ca