Congressional Democrats call for an investigation of the postmaster general over cost-cutting measures that have delayed delivery of mail-in ballots. / The Washington Post The postmaster general refutes accusations that he's beholden to Trump. / The News & Record See also: What Democrats must do to save the
The White House and Democrats seem resigned to the likelihood that Congress can't reach a stimulus deal amid the economic crisis. / The Washington Post Note: Congress can’t even agree on the kind of thermometer to use to test lawmakers for coronavirus symptoms. / The Washington Post Incidentally, the
A different shot of the explosions in Beirut: "As bride Dr. Israa Seblani stood smiling in a square close to the couple's wedding venue, the blast could be heard and the bouquet and the bottom of her dress were blown away in the aftermath that saw damage
NPR's "Code Switch" does a good video episode to explain why, until recently, it's been a lot easier in the running community to talk about safety for white women than for runners of color. Via Drawing Links
Following the massive blast in Beirut that killed 135 people and injured thousands, people are accusing the government of negligence over the storage of ammonium nitrate. / Associated Press Related: Mapping the damage from the Beirut explosion. / The New York Times Defense Secretary Mark Esper refutes Trump's claim that
Two months down, one to go. Welcome to August at Camp ToB 2020, where we're discussing the first half of Writers & Lovers by Lily King.
A massive explosion in Beirut kills at least 100 people and injures more than 4,000. Photos show a city in tatters. / BBC News, Al Jazeera A study finds Americans feel overwhelmed by the volume and speed of news they see online. / Knight Foundation How to evaluate COVID-19 news?
A short demonstration by Nigerian artist Patrick Onyekwere: how to draw hyperrealistic portraits with a ballpoint pen.
The chief adviser to the Trump administration's accelerated vaccine program says media scrutiny into his pharma stock ownership could delay a vaccine. / BuzzFeed News How the pandemic defeated America: chronically underfunded public health and an unhealthy population. / The Atlantic See also: Trump has signed an executive order to
Six months into a respiratory pandemic, people are still doing surprisingly little to mitigate airborne transmission. / The Atlantic A school that opened in Indiana this week had to quarantine students within hours. / The New York Times A school superintendent in Arizona: “I’m worried. I’m worried about everything.” / The
