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Officially “AB.”
The Democratic Convention begins as a television production combining live feeds, taped segments, and a telethon. / The New York Times “At a regular convention, audience reaction is a huge part of the speeches. We needed a way to do that technologically and virtually.” / The Washington Post See also: The all-
Flaming pants.
The Postal Service warns states it may not be able to meet deadlines for delivering last-minute mail-in ballots. / The New York Times Thanks to the social media panic, though, it pledges to quit removing mailboxes (for now). / The Washington Post Considering the Republican Party’s attacks on voting
The magical thinking behind QAnon
A new video by Kirby Ferguson traces the magical thinking behind QAnon and other conspiracy theories that are racking up millions of views online and slowly trickling into Congress. It requires a little familiarity with some of the stories, but frighteningly not much. Via kottke
Birth school work death.
The US Senate has now adjourned for a month—a sign that there won't be a coronavirus relief package passed this summer. / BuzzFeed News In a deal brokered by the White House, Israel and the United Arab Emirates agree to establish full diplomatic relations. / Associated Press The number
Rage of enlightenment.
A new study isolates live virus from aerosols at a distance of seven to 16 feet from patients hospitalized with COVID-19. / The New York Times Charts and maps help to explain the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. In the country’s largest county, 1 in 8
Week 10: Writers & Lovers
This week, we're discussing the second half of Lily King's Writers & Lovers. (Beware: Every possible spoiler is ahead!)
Feel the teeth.
Joe Biden picks Senator Kamala Harris for vice president, making Harris the first woman of color to be nominated for vice president by a major political party. / The Washington Post, NPR “When Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau. I watched as they took on the big banks,
The new (dating) timeline.
The world reaches 20 million confirmed coronavirus cases and is edging closer to 750,000 deaths globally. / CNN The United States’ fumbling response to the pandemic is making it one of the chief risks to a global rebound. / The Associated Press According to different indices, the American passport is fast
Your future nostalgia.
Executive actions Trump signed on Saturday may not hold water, crossing the line into congressional tax and spending powers. / The Washington Post TikTok is planning to sue the Trump administration over the president's executive order banning the service from the US. / NPR Police in Hong Kong have arrested