See also Bernie Sanders’ concession speech – inspiring call for an ongoing movement and Democratic unity Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential race NBC News, by Jane C. Timm & Allan Smith, April 8, 2020, 8:24 AM PDT Bernie Sanders is ending his presidential campaign, he announced on Wednesday. The Vermont independent senator’s 2020 bid started … Continue reading Bernie Sanders out – Joe Biden presumptive nominee
DeSmogBlog, by Dana Drugmand, April 2, 2020 Thousands of Americans are dying, millions have filed for unemployment, and frontline health care workers are risking their lives as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the U.S. In the midst of this crisis, the fossil fuel industry, particularly the oil and gas sector, has been actively seeking both financial relief and … Continue reading Under Cover of Pandemic, Fossil Fuel Interests Unleash Lobbying Frenzy
Vallejo Times-Herald, by Michael Nowels, April 2, 2020 Americans across the country, many of whom are facing dire financial situations amid the COVID-19 crisis, are eagerly awaiting payment from the federal government’s stimulus package. In fact, if unemployment spikes in California and the United States are any indication, the situation is urgent for millions. But … Continue reading How to get your coronavirus stimulus check quickly
Editor: Also of interest, see Washington Post, “Our only good news: Toilet paper won’t run out – How Americans fell for toilet paper“. – R.S. Store shelves remain mostly bare throughout Bay Area San Jose Mercury News, by John Woolfolk, 3/26/20, updated 3/2720 Toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other hygiene essentials began flying off store … Continue reading Coronavirus: Why is there still no toilet paper in stores?