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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: Can’t Get Online to Obtain Obamacare? Go The Paper Route

• November 7, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Affordable Care Act, African American History, American History, American Politics, Black People, Class, Health Care/The Public Option, History, Medicaid/Medicare, Obama Administration, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: ACA, Badger Care, Bobby Jindal, California, Canada, CGI Federal, Cheryl Campbell, Development Seed, Health Insurance Marketplace, Humana, Kathleen Sebelius, Kentucky, Obamacare, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Scott Walker, Super Chief, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Unity, Wisconsin Job Center

Vietnamese Fishermen, Shrimpers, Locked Out of Gulf Clean Up Efforts; Others Are Getting Sick

• May 26, 2010 • 3 Comments

Posted in American History, American Politics, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Education, Environmental Crimes, Health, New Orleans, Obama Administration, The Mainstream Media (MSM), The View, Women
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The Katrina Pain Index

• August 24, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Class, Crime, Education, Gentrification, Health, History, Hurricanes, Joblessness, New Orleans, Obama Administration, Race, The Economy, The Stimulus Bill
Tags: "Katrina Pain Index 2009", After Katrina, Bill Quigley, Bobby Jindal, Counterpunch, Davida Finger, FEMA, FEMA Trailers, GNOCDC, Governor Bobby Jindal, Greater New Orleans Community Data Center, Homeowners, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Survivors, ICF International, Louisiana, New Orleans, Renters, The Brookings Institution, The Road Home, The Stimulus Plan

GOP Holding Up HHS Secretary-Designate Sibelius’ Confirmation During Flu Crisis

• April 28, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Health, Obama Administration
Tags: Abortion, AIDS, Al Franken, Alaska, Bird Flu, Bobby Jindal, Fear, GOP, Health and Human Services, Kansas, Kathleen Sibelius, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mitch McConnell, Mt. Redoubt, Norm Coleman, Pyrrhic Victory, Ralenza, Republicans, Rhodes Scholar, Ronald Reagan, Susan Collins, Swine Flu, Tamiflu, The Right, U.S. Geological Survey, Virus, Volcano Preparedness

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As Hot Spots Shift, Pandemic Enters a New Phase May 29, 2020
Some Americans face economic ruin with government aid set to end. Masks become a flash point for businesses, and the C.D.C. proposes changes that would remake the workplace.
Indian Casinos in California Reopen, Defying the Governor May 28, 2020
Some casinos swung open their doors last week despite health concerns. “This virus does not recognize jurisdictional boundaries,” Gov. Gavin Newsom wrote to tribal leaders.
George Floyd Protests in Minneapolis: Live Updates May 29, 2020
Protesters breached a police precinct, clashing with officers as demonstrations escalated for a third night after Mr. Floyd’s death. Rallies were also held around the country.
An ‘Avalanche of Evictions’ Could Be Bearing Down on America’s Renters May 28, 2020
The economic downturn is shaping up to be particularly devastating for renters, who are more likely to be lower-income and work hourly jobs cut during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Live: Global Updates May 29, 2020
The Boston Marathon has been canceled for the first time. A French study found that 1 in 10 diabetic Covid-19 patients died within a week of hospitalization.
Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips May 29, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also criticized Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, who has opened an investigation into the firing of the State Department inspector general.
National Guard Called as Minneapolis Erupts in Solidarity for George Floyd May 29, 2020
Violence in the streets prompts officials to call in troops and vow a swift federal review of troubling videotaped arrest.
Explaining President Trump's Executive Order Targeting Social Media May 28, 2020
The president wants to narrow legal protections for companies like Twitter after it began appending fact-check labels to his postings.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: global deaths near 360,000 as Philippines has biggest daily spike in cases May 29, 2020
Up to six people can gather in UK parks from Monday; Donald Trump says he would take hydroxychloroquine again; drug combination triples death risk in cancer patients Global report: France to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions and open restaurants US job losses pass 40m as coronavirus crisis sees claims rise 2.1m in a week Coronavirus Australia live news: Vict […]
Global report: Philippines opens up despite record cases, as outbreaks hit Asia May 29, 2020
Manila’s 12 million residents to enjoy free movement as daily infections pass 500; Mumbai’s hospital close to collapse; South Korea records dozens more casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Philippines president has announced plans to ease one of longest and toughest coronavirus lockdowns in the world despite the country seeing […]
Patients share beds as coronavirus cases overwhelm Mumbai’s hospitals May 29, 2020
As India’s pandemic continues, in some areas the healthcare system is close to collapseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn Mumbai’s Sion hospital emergency ward there are two people to a bed. Patients, many with coronavirus symptoms and strapped two to a single oxygen tank, were captured lying almost on top of each other, top-to-to […]
Trump campaign attempts to remove satirical cartoon from online retailer May 28, 2020
Cartoonist Nick Anderson calls president ‘adolescent’ after work parodying bleach-injection claim sparked a legal manoeuvreThe Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Nick Anderson has described Donald Trump as an “adolescent wannabe authoritarian”, after the US president’s re-election campaign failed to pull one of Anderson’s cartoons mocking Trump’s inaccurate suggest […]
George Floyd killing: fires erupt in Minneapolis as third night of protests rock city – live May 29, 2020
Minnesota governor has called on the national guard and Minneapolis has declared a local emergencyTwo officers involved previously reviewed for use of forceCoronavirus – latest global updatesGet a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First Thing newsletter 4.41am BST The Guardian’s Chris McGreal is at the precinct. The 3rd precinct police station bu […]
Trump signs executive order to narrow protections for social media platforms May 29, 2020
Move comes amid president’s feud with Twitter after it fact-checked him for the first timeDonald Trump has fired a shot across the bows of “big tech” companies by signing an executive order that aims to narrow their protections from liability over the content posted on their services.The move came as the US president stepped up his attacks against social med […]
Hong Kong crisis: China pledges to 'support' territory's police as US warned not to interfere May 29, 2020
Hardening of positions comes after international outcry over China’s parliament voting to proceed with controversial national security lawsChina’s public security ministry has pledged to “guide and support” the Hong Kong police force after parliament in Beijing approved a decision to impose a new national security law on the semi-autonomous territory.The mov […]
Palace letters: high court rules Queen's secret correspondence in lead-up to Whitlam dismissal are commonwealth records May 29, 2020
Historian Jenny Hocking wins landmark case after campaigning for release of secret letters between monarch and then Australian governor general Sir John KerrThe historian Jenny Hocking has won a landmark high court case in her bid to secure sensitive correspondence between the Queen and former Australian governor general Sir John Kerr about the dismissal of […]

The BBC

George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes May 29, 2020
Crowds appear to have seized a police station, in protests over the death of a black man in custody.
Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row May 28, 2020
The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets.
Online child abuse rising during lockdown warn police May 28, 2020
Police forces across the world are warning criminals are using the restrictions to target children.
Moscow more than doubles city's Covid-19 death toll May 28, 2020
Officials now say 1,561 people died from the disease in April - not 639 as initially announced.
Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters May 29, 2020
The Queen's letters about the 1975 sacking of Australia's PM will be made public after a legal fight.
Men hired for sexual fantasy break into wrong house May 28, 2020
The pair, hired for role play involving a broom, mistakenly went to the wrong house with machetes.
Hong Kong: US and allies defend 'bastion of freedom' May 28, 2020
The joint statement comes as the UK says it could extend visa rights to overseas passport holders.
Coronavirus: France to reopen cafes, bars and restaurants May 28, 2020
Paris is no longer a virus hotspot but will need careful monitoring, PM Edouard Philippe says.