April 29, 2021: News Roundup

Katie’s Takes: 100 Days of an Adult in the Room Biden gave a speech to congress last night, most years this would be called the State of the Union address, but in 1981 we stopped calling it that in a President’s first year, because he doesn’t know yet. So, we have the Speech to Congress.

April 28, 2021: News Roundup

Katie’s Takes: It’s not all bad Covid news today New guidance from the CDC is that if you are fully vaccinated you don’t have to mask up outside, unless you are in a crowd. We are slowly learning more about the vaccines and their effects on the spread of covid, so expect these guidelines to

April 27, 2021: News Roundup

Katie’s Takes: You know, at least the actual plague rats had an excuse Pfizer is currently trialing a single pill that can be given at the first sign of covid infection. This pill works by targeting the main protease (an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides.) of SARS-CoV-2. When the protease is inhibited, it

April 26, 2021: News Roundup

Katie’s Takes: Good morning readers, let’s get started. I look forward to the day I don’t have a Covid header In Michigan the hospitals are filling up with younger patients. Nurses are exhausted and worn out. I can’t even imagine how hard it is to hear you need another ICU bed, and there just isn’t

April 24, 2021: News Roundup

Katie’s Takes: Retire the Phrase, it turns out people don’t avoid the plague either Japan is under their 3rd emergency in Tokyo due to Covid. Reminder, the Olympics are supposed to be held there in just 3 months. However, mask-wearing, staying home, and other measures will remain non mandatory, so I guess there will be

April 23, 2021: News Roundup

Katie’s Takes: As It Was In The Time Of The Plague An unvaccinated nursing home worker basically infected a whole nursing home with covid. Most of the residents who tested positive had been vaccinated, and thus avoided serious complications, however 2 residents did die during this time. One vaccinated and one not. Are we betting

April 22, 2021: News Roundup

The Headlines Covid ‘The system has collapsed’: India’s descent into Covid hell US has the opportunity to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic but a major challenge lies ahead, expert says Federal Inspectors Fear More Vaccines Were Exposed to ContaminationTo repeat, or not to repeat — that’s the question for next school year Qidiots Arrest Warrant Issued

April 21, 2021: News Roundup

The Headlines: George Floyd Chauvin received three guilty verdicts for one crime. Here’s why and what it means for his sentence. The law delivered justice to George Floyd. America’s political leaders are up next How a teenager’s video upended the police department’s initial tale. Tucker Carlson says protests intimidated Derek Chauvin jury into guilty verdict:

April 20, 2021: News Roundup

The Headlines Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs ‘anti-riot’ bill that grants civil immunity to drivers who hit protesters and protects police budgets from being cut Adam Toledo case proves why media outlets shouldn’t uncritically amplify initial police statements on police violence ‘60 Minutes’ interview reveals Oath Keepers military are being trained by police Proposed bill

What’s Up with Russia?

I want to start this off being like “Trump has been under Moscow’s thumb since 1987. Do YoUr ReSeArCh!” But, we all know I’m not going to leave it like that that. I do not think we can start any of this discussion without going WAY back to make some connections. We certainly can’t ignore