The flaming cheeks.
What happened when the United States’ emergency aid money ran out: eight million people entered poverty. / The New York Times
Public health officers across the country rush to plan for the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine. / NPR
How the CDC was felled by a virus, the president, and “the capitulation of its own leaders.” / ProPublic
Dr. Fauci says Americans may need to “bite the bullet” on large gatherings for Thanksgiving this year. / CBS News
Here is a $275 roast chicken from one of the world's best restaurants (when sold as a meal kit). / Bloomberg
Savannah Guthrie gives President Trump one of the toughest grillings he has faced, with questions about white supremacy, taxes, and Covid-19 deaths. / The Washington Post
Senator Ben Sasse, the Nebraska Republican, says Trump offends voters so broadly he may cause a “Republican blood bath” in the Senate. / The New York Times
See also: Five ways Trump can still win. / BBC News
Trump will never concede, but he might leave the White House happily (perhaps with a self-pardon) because it’s his most lucrative path. / NPR, The Atlantic
Kyrgyzstan’s president says he’s quitting to avoid bloodshed. It’s the third time in 15 years “that a leader of the Central Asian country has been ousted by a popular uprising.” / The Associated Press
Two months since the beginning of immense protests, the Belarusian government and protesters have reached a stalemate. / The Ballot
Young Nigerians are protesting across the country against rampant police brutality. / Quartz
Boris Johnson says to prepare for a no-trade deal Brexit in 10 weeks. / Reuters
Headline of the week? “Brazilian police catch senator hiding cash between his buttcheeks, source says.” / Reuters
Another contender: “One word creates ownership fishhook in Wellington anarchist fire house.” / Stuff
For folks in the United States, today is the last day to complete the census. / The US Census Bureau
The musical heritage of the US is full of hate. The famed Dust-to-Digital record label—and its fans—are struggling to address it. / The New York Times
“Grocery Store,” a collaborative musical created on TikTok. / Twitter
And now for a brief chat with a new Sustaining Member, Liz R.!
Hi, Liz. How did you hear about TMN? A coworker-turned-friend introduced me to the Tournament of Books and I remind her each year how thankful I am that she did (thanks Katie!). I have since evangelized the T.B to anyone that mentions to me that they have read any book ever.
Lol. Well, we hope you're enjoying the Super Rooster. The Super Rooster is bringing so much joy to my weekday mornings in this season—it's such a comfort in a time when literally nothing else seems to be bringing comfort. In normal tournament times, I am guilty of skimming the judgments or reading pieces of the comments between tasks at work, but for the Super Rooster, I'm challenging myself to read the judgment slowly and thoroughly over a cup of coffee each morning. On Monday, I was nearly brought to tears by this simple ritual!
Monday was a particular good judgment! I was not particularly attached to either book, but perhaps that's what helped me realize that almost more than reading and the books themselves, what I love the ToB is the conversations with other people about reading and how we incorporate it into our lives. I connected so deeply with what Brandon Lueken said in the commentary: "The ToB gives little windows into other people's habits as readers, their views, and that's valuable. The good discussions and observations make me want to keep reading and keep participating in the ongoing discussion around literature and the stories we tell." After reading that, I became a Sustaining Member (and bought a bunch of merch to support my ToB evangelism). I think that right now, amid a global pandemic pushing us into isolation, and with political tensions dividing communities, supporting and engaging with groups and organizations that bring people together is more important than ever. I am so very thankful to have the Super Rooster and the ToB community to engage with this fall!
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