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

Pennsylvania Approves Police Reform Bill Requiring Employment Records From Officers Seeking New Jobs

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The state of Pennsylvania is taking baby steps towards weeding out the “bad apples” (in a bunch that’s more spoiled throughout than people want to admit, but whatever) plaguing police departments by requiring officers applying for new positions to reveal previous employment records. And I know what you’re thinking:…

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Immigrants in Ohio | American Immigration Council

The top countries of origin for immigrants were India (11 percent of immigrants), Mexico (8 percent), China (6 percent), the Philippines (3 percent), and Canada (3 percent).

Source: Immigrants in Ohio | American Immigration Council

United We Vote – HeadCount

In an effort to support grassroots movements everywhere, we are offering resources to anyone wishing to register voters in public spaces – whether it be a rally, in a community meeting, in a classroom, a place of worship or a local business. We aim to empower individuals and groups, and drive positive outcomes out of the painful moments so many have endured on the path to change.

Source: United We Vote – HeadCount

Savannah mayor hits Kemp for overriding local mask mandates: He ‘does not give a damn about us’ | TheHill

“It is officially official. Governor Kemp does not give a damn about us. Every man and woman for himself/herself. Ignore the science and survive the best you can,” Savannah Mayor Van Johnson (D) tweeted Wednesday evening.

“In #Savannah, we will continue to keep the faith and follow the science. Masks will continue to be available!” he added.

 

Source: Savannah mayor hits Kemp for overriding local mask mandates: He ‘does not give a damn about us’ | TheHill

Hackers Convinced Twitter Employee to Help Them Hijack Accounts – VICE

The accounts were taken over using an internal tool at Twitter, according to the sources, as well as screenshots of the tool obtained by Motherboard. One of the screenshots shows the panel and the account of Binance; Binance is one of the accounts that hackers took over today. According to screenshots seen by Motherboard, at least some of the accounts appear to have been compromised by changing the email address associated with them using the tool. In all, four sources close to or inside the underground hacking community provided Motherboard with screenshots of the user tool. Two sources said the Twitter panel was also used to change ownership of some so-called OG accounts—accounts that have a handle consisting of only one or two characters—as well as facilitating the tweeting of the cryptocurrency scams from the high profile accounts.

Source: Hackers Convinced Twitter Employee to Help Them Hijack Accounts – VICE

I covered America’s coronavirus outbreak for months. Then I caught the disease – ABC News

I’m not sure where I crossed paths with COVID-19. But five days after we got back from President Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I hit a brick wall.

I woke up in the middle of the night to a tightening grip on my airways, a deep burning sensation when trying to swallow, a throbbing headache right behind the eyeballs and total exhaustion.

Getting up the next morning, I was dizzy, unable to stand for long, simple tasks were difficult and everything just hurt. I felt like I had been pummelled with a baseball bat.

If we weren’t amid a global pandemic, which I’ve been covering as the ABC’s North America correspondent, I would have convinced myself it was just a bad case of the flu.

 

Source: I covered America’s coronavirus outbreak for months. Then I caught the disease – ABC News

8 world leaders seek equal access to Covid-19 vaccine, Justin Trudeau says it will save lives – world news – Hindustan Times

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the world leaders in demanding equitable access to coronavirus disease vaccine when it is developed. He co-authored an article on the issue along with leaders of Spain, New Zealand, South Korea, Ethiopia and three other countries which seeks cooperation from various countries in manufacturing and distributing a Covid-19 vaccine.

Source: 8 world leaders seek equal access to Covid-19 vaccine, Justin Trudeau says it will save lives – world news – Hindustan Times