Such as: If a fetus is legally considered a person, “What would happen to astrological signs? Would I no longer be an Aquarius?” [Slate]
pardons
DOJ Investigating ‘Bribery-for-Pardon’ Scheme Involving White House
THE FEED
biden administration
Joe Biden’s Cabinet Begins to Take Shape
department of justice
DOJ Bans Trump Aide Seeking ‘Insider Information’ on Voter Fraud: Report
vision 2020
Biden’s Vote Lead Over Trump Now More than 7 Million
coronavirus stimulus
Senate Support Grows for Bipartisan Stimulus Bill
After a run of excellent vaccine news, an adjustment
Pfizer Inc. expects to ship half of the Covid-19 vaccines it originally planned for this year because of supply-chain problems, but still expects to roll out more than a billion doses in 2021.
“Scaling up the raw material supply chain took longer than expected,” a company spokeswoman said. “And it’s important to highlight that the outcome of the clinical trial was somewhat later than the initial projection.”
Pfizer and Germany-based partner BioNTech SE had hoped to roll out 100 million vaccines world-wide by the end of this year, a plan that has now been reduced to 50 million. The U.K. on Wednesday granted emergency-use authorization for the vaccine, becoming the first Western country to start administering doses.
monoculture
The Monoliths Are Stupid and I Hate Them
late capitalism
America Has Central Planners. We Just Call Them ‘Venture Capitalists.’
troublemaker
Will Trump’s Antics Suppress Republican Turnout in the Georgia Senate Runoffs?
Perhaps a deal really is imminent
The Speaker and Leader McConnell spoke at 12:45 pm today by phone about their shared commitment to completing an omnibus and COVID relief as soon as possible.
—@Drew_Hammill
coronavirus
What You Need to Know About the Mac’s Public House Controversy
All
nature
Trump Takes One Last Shot at Nature
The Covid numbers continue to go up in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio is *very close* to saying New York City is in a second wave.
The 7-day test positivity rate hits 5.19 percent, and he again asks the elderly to stay home.
“It’s quite clear at this point that this second wave unfortunately is right upon us.”
—@emmagf
The 7-day test positivity rate hits 5.19 percent, and he again asks the elderly to stay home.
“It’s quite clear at this point that this second wave unfortunately is right upon us.”
It’s not just the U.S. mainland
Breaking: Puerto Rico imposes new COVID-19 measures from Dec. 7 to Jan. 7. Complete lockdown on Sundays except for gas stations/pharmacies/hardware stores. Marinas closed. No alcohol sold Sat-Mon. Curfew now 9 pm-5 am from Mon-Sat.
—@danicacoto
covid-19
U.S. Blows Past Daily COVID Death Record
just asking questions
Michael Cohen on How ‘Monster’ Trump Will Undermine Biden
politics
The Extensive New Scale of David Perdue’s Shady Stock Trading Revealed
2020 elections
Iowa Democratic Candidate Trailing by 6 Votes Will Appeal to the House
covid-19 stimulus
Democrats Revive Stimulus Negotiations
explainer
What We Know About the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
coronavirus
The CDC Has Relaxed Its Quarantine Guidelines
vision 2020
In 2020, the Electoral Landscape Continued to Shift
Just a tad counterproductive from David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler’s perspective
Sidney Powell, who is greeted like a rockstar by the large crowd in Georgia, just now said she would “encourage Georgians to not vote at all until your vote is secure. I mean that regardless of party.”
—@CEDickson
It is now a 52-48 Republican majority
Mark Kelly has been sworn in to the U.S. Senate.
—@kylegriffin1
georgia senate runoffs
Doug Collins’s Sacrilegious Attack on Raphael Warnock
It’s all happening
NEW: @NYGovCuomo says New York’s first vaccine delivery from @pfizer will be on December 15, with enough doses for 170,000 New Yorkers.
—@ZackFinkNews
The recommended quarantine period has shrunk
NEW: CDC quarantine guidelines
-10 days without Covid test, no symptoms (1% residual risk)
-7 days w/negative PCR or antigen test, no symptoms (5% residual risk)
For both, continue to monitor symptoms 14 days
Get tested 1-3 days before travel, 3-5 days after travel
—@shiramstein
-10 days without Covid test, no symptoms (1% residual risk)
-7 days w/negative PCR or antigen test, no symptoms (5% residual risk)
For both, continue to monitor symptoms 14 days
Get tested 1-3 days before travel, 3-5 days after travel
Same as it ever was in Georgia
* GEORGIA SECRETARY OF STATE SAYS AUTHORITIES HAVE SEEN NO SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES IN SECOND RECOUNT OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION@Reuters
—@carlquintanilla
covid-19
U.K. Is First to Grant Emergency Authorization for Western Vaccine
contested ground
Trump’s Racist Urban Myth Hides His Suburban Failures
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