01 April 20
Paul Krugman | Covid-19 Brings Out All the Usual Zombies
Paul Krugman, The New York Times
Krugman writes: "Let me summarize the Trump administration/right-wing media view on the coronavirus: It's a hoax, or anyway no big deal. Besides, trying to do anything about it would destroy the economy. And it's China's fault, which is why we should call it the 'Chinese virus.'"
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A Honduran migrant wears a mask while waiting in line to plead for asylum in Tijuana, Mexico. (photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
The Evidence for Everyone Wearing Masks, Explained
German Lopez, Vox
Lopez writes: "There is evidence that more mask use by the greater public could prevent the spread of coronavirus."
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A Honduran migrant wears a mask while waiting in line to plead for asylum in Tijuana, Mexico. (photo: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Communities Enduring Racism and Poverty Will Suffer Most Due to COVID-19
Democracy Now!
Excerpt: "What we're seeing here is just an utter lapse in federal leadership."
Tela Troge, right, a lawyer who was in court with others, left, who came to support the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe at a hearing over land rights in Taunton, Massachusetts, on 5 February. (photo: Philip Marcelo/AP)
Trump Administration Revokes Tribe's Reservation Status in 'Power Grab'
Guardian UK
Excerpt: "A tribe is losing reservation status for its more than 300 acres in Massachusetts, raising fears among Native American groups that other tribes could face the same fate under the Trump administration."
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Medical workers outside Elmhurst Hospital Center, in the Queens borough of New York City, on March 26, 2020. (photo: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images)
FBI Warns of Potential Surge in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Amid Coronavirus
Josh Margolin, ABC News
Margolin writes: "Federal law enforcement is warning of an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans as the coronavirus crisis continues to grow, according to a new FBI analysis."
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Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. (photo: AP)
Children Political Prisoners Face Hell in Egypt
Amir Malik, teleSUR
Malik writes: "The Egyptian military is 'detaining children, disappearing and torturing them,' said a joint report released this week by Human Rights Watch and Belady."
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A sign marks the ground covering TransCanada's Keystone I pipeline outside of Steele City, Nebraska on April 21, 2012. (photo: Lucas Oleniuk/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Keystone XL Pipeline Construction to Forge Ahead During Coronavirus Pandemic
Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch
Rosane writes: "The company behind the controversial and long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline announced it would proceed with the project Tuesday, despite concerns about the climate impacts of the pipeline and the dangers of transporting construction crews during a pandemic."
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