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Supreme Court Says New York Can’t Limit Attendance In Houses of Worship Due To COVID
Justices said the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order limiting attendance in places of worship violates the First Amendment. Continue Reading Supreme Court Says New York Can’t Limit Attendance In Houses of Worship Due To COVID
Educators And Native Leaders Recommend Bringing Anti-Racism To The Thanksgiving Table
This year Thanksgiving comes as chronically under-resourced Native populations are contracting COVID-19 at record rates. In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Native Americans are 3.5 times more likely to get COVID-19 than white people. Continue Reading Educators And Native Leaders Recommend Bringing Anti-Racism To The Thanksgiving Table
Want To Know Whether You’ve Been Exposed To COVID-19? This App Could Help
University students and staff in the Pacific Northwest are giving a trial run to a smartphone app that tells you if you were recently near someone who just tested positive for COVID-19. State health departments are rolling out similar apps across the country to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Continue Reading Want To Know Whether You’ve Been Exposed To COVID-19? This App Could Help
President Trump Pardons Michael Flynn, Who Pleaded Guilty To Lying About Russia Contact
President Trump has pardoned his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador. It was announced on Twitter. Continue Reading President Trump Pardons Michael Flynn, Who Pleaded Guilty To Lying About Russia Contact
Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk. Continue Reading Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk
Further Proof That 2020 Stinks: More People Are Dying During The Pandemic, Not Just From COVID
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, it’s now increasingly apparent that 2020 will be remembered for an unusually high death toll — not just from COVID-19. In the medical field, deaths above what you would normally expect are called “excess deaths.” Continue Reading Further Proof That 2020 Stinks: More People Are Dying During The Pandemic, Not Just From COVID
U.S., Russian Navies Involved In Brief Confrontation At Sea
Russia says it “chased off” a U.S. Navy ship in contested territory in the Sea of Japan, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow. Continue Reading U.S., Russian Navies Involved In Brief Confrontation At Sea
Across The Northwest And Nation, A ‘Steady And Alarming’ Loss Of Health Officials As COVID Surges
Lori Freeman calls the loss of top public health officers across the country “steady and alarming.” Freeman heads the National Association of County and City Health Officials. More than 70 have been fired, left or plan to leave their posts since the pandemic began in the U.S. In fact, so many are leaving, she’s keeping a spreadsheet. Continue Reading Across The Northwest And Nation, A ‘Steady And Alarming’ Loss Of Health Officials As COVID Surges
President-Elect Joe Biden To Begin Formal Transition Process After OK From GSA Head
President Trump, who still hasn’t conceded, says he’s “recommending” the GSA begin “initial protocols” to kick-start the transfer of power. The GSA chief says her decision was reached independently. Continue Reading President-Elect Joe Biden To Begin Formal Transition Process After OK From GSA Head
Board Of Canvassers Certifies Joe Biden’s Election Victory In Michigan
The certification vote follows weeks of attempts by President Trump to overturn his opponent’s win. Three members voted in favor of certification, and one abstained. Continue Reading Board Of Canvassers Certifies Joe Biden’s Election Victory In Michigan
Possible Native American Interior Secretary ‘Would Mean A Lot To Indian Country,’ Rep. Haaland Says
Dozens of House Democrats have called on President-elect Joe Biden to make the New Mexico congresswoman the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history. Continue Reading Possible Native American Interior Secretary ‘Would Mean A Lot To Indian Country,’ Rep. Haaland Says
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign’s Bid To Delay Vote Certification In Pennsylvania
In a blistering decision, a federal judge ruled that the campaign’s complaint was “unsupported by evidence” and essentially asked the court “to disenfranchise almost seven million voters.” Continue Reading Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Campaign’s Bid To Delay Vote Certification In Pennsylvania
