Voices, The Peoples News
January 29, 2021
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 To Inform and Educate
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# Indigenous / Global
# Animals / Pets / Food Recalls
Deadly Dog and Cat Food Recall Expands: More Brands and Over 1000 Lots https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/recall-expands/
Outgoing Administration Gave Thumbs Up to Migratory Bird Massacre. It’s Time to Reverse the Damage.
https://www.ecowatch.com/migratory-bird-species-protection-2650169096.html
# CoronaVirus
COVID-19 vaccines are rolling-out. Is it time to talk about immunity passports?
https://www.zmescience.com/other/pieces/immunity-passports-pandemic-28012021/
What people might not be allowed to do if they don’t get vaccinated https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/06/what-people-might-not-be-allowed-to-do-if-they-dont-get-vaccinated.html
Health care worker dies after second dose of COVID vaccine, investigations underway https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/26/health-care-worker-dies-after-second-dose-of-covid-vaccine-investigations-underway/
After 110K virus deaths, nursing homes face vaccine fears https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-vaccine-nursing-homes-pfizer-8b7899de1c214989bb5fb16305b9c44e
After $100K Donation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Taps Supermarket for Vaccine Distribution. Some say that giving Publix the only vaccines in Palm Beach will widen racial disparities in vaccine administration.
https://truthout.org/articles/after-100k-donation-fl-gov-desantis-taps-supermarket-for-vaccine-distribution/
New York May Have Underreported COVID Deaths at Nursing Homes by 50 Percent New York reports nursing home deaths differently than other states, which may be obscuring the actual death count.
https://truthout.org/articles/new-york-may-have-underreported-covid-deaths-at-nursing-homes-by-50-percent/
Experts Say We Must End Big Pharma Monopoly on COVID Vaccine Supply and Price. Leaders in the Global South and global health advocates are increasingly decrying vaccine hoarding by richer countries.
https://www.democracynow.org/2021/1/28/coronavirus_vaccine_hoarding_mohga_kamal_yanni
This is how America gets its vaccines. The Biden administration has inherited a web of tech systems and policies that it must navigate to meet its goal of administering 100 million doses in the first 100 days.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/01/27/1016790/covid-vaccine-distribution-us/?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=6c06d8c1f3-briefing-dy-20210128&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-6c06d8c1f3-43812897
Unlocking US vaccine distribution. Most successful vaccine rollouts in
US: 4 state strategies
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/most-successful-vaccine-rollouts-in-us-4-state-strategies.html
U.S. supply of COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be limited at first, CDC is providing recommendations to federal, state, and local governments about who should be vaccinated first.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations.html
The White House said it was unlocking a vaccine reserve — but it was reportedly already empty https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/white-house-said-unlocking-vaccine-170030454.html
Johnson & Johnson vaccine 66 percent effective, drops against South Africa variant https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/536441-johnson-johnson-vaccine-66-percent-effective-drops-against-south-africa
Second California patient dies soon after COVID-19 vaccination, investigations underway https://www.ocregister.com/2021/01/26/health-care-worker-dies-after-second-dose-of-covid-vaccine-investigations-underway/?fbclid=IwAR10W7Vsl7guIWqKPOC61mGuvMdy1Odto9dm8pNAbTV-sIbHonxZ3PpWalE
California resident dies several hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/California-vaccine-death-COVID-Placer-County-15895656.php
4th Zimbabwean Cabinet Official Dies of COVID-19; WHO Begins Probe into Pandemic Origins in Wuhan https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-cabinets-harare-southern-africa-coronavirus-pandemic-5680a7e0435e14b20d631d35db39bb9e
Share the Technology: Experts Say We Must End Big Pharma Monopoly on COVID Vaccine Supply & Price https://truthout.org/video/experts-say-we-must-end-big-pharma-monopoly-on-covid-vaccine-supply-and-price/?amp
COVID-19 Is an Unprecedented Tragedy; It Also Made Medical History https://www.insidesources.com/covid-19-is-an-unprecedented-tragedy-it-also-made-medical-history/
Lawsuits about state actions and policies in response to the coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021
https://ballotpedia.org/Lawsuits_about_state_actions_and_policies_in_response_to_the_coronavirus_(COVID-19)_pandemic,_2020-2021
How the superrich are scheming to get the vaccine before you. As the U.S. continues its fraught vaccine rollout, orderly, fair, and ethical distribution remains a moving target.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90598457/how-the-super-rich-are-scheming-to-get-the-vaccine-before-you
Why some coronavirus variants are more contagious—and how we can stop them https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2021/01/why-some-coronavirus-variants-are-more-contagious/
New COVID cases plunge 25 percent or more as behavior changes https://norwalkreflector.com/news/301129/new-covid-19-cases-plunge-25-or-more-as-behavior-changes/
Time to double mask or upgrade masks as coronavirus variants emerge, experts say https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-double-mask-variants-mutations-20210128.html
U.S. Cases of Troubling South African Variant Found in S.C.: The two U.S. patients have no history of travel, indicating that the variant was already present in the United States.
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-usa/us-finds-first-cases-of-south-african-covid-19-variant-in-south-carolina-idUSL1N2K32K6
What is double-masking? Here’s how it can keep you safer from the coronavirus. With the news being dominated by coronavirus variants that are reportedly more contagious, it’s time to revisit the steps we are taking to protect ourselves.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/skbaer/double-masking-coronavirus-variants
Lawmakers in more than half the states are moving to curtail emergency powers their governors have used to combat the coronavirus pandemic in increasingly fraught clashes over the balance of power between legislatures and the executive https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/536479-legislators-go-after-governors-to-rein-in-covid-19-powers
# Economy / Trade
10,000 stores are expected to close in 2021, as pandemic continues to pummel retailers https://www.firstinsight.com/press-coverage/10000-stores-are-expected-to-close-in-2021-as-pandemic-continues-to-pummel-retailers
Schumer to Republicans: COVID Relief Bill Is Happening, With or Without You Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said his “preference” was a bipartisan deal, but if Republicans block or stall, he’ll move forward without them.
https://truthout.org/articles/schumer-to-republicans-covid-relief-bill-is-happening-with-or-without-you/
Schumer warns Dems could go-it-alone on coronavirus relief as soon as next week https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/536280-schumer-warns-dems-could-go-it-alone-on-coronavirus-relief-as-soon-as-next
In California, COVID-19 is exacerbating housing inequities. Indigenous activist Jackie Fielder believes she has a solution.
https://patch.com/california/across-ca/it-time-decolonize-housing-market
As Americans await coronavirus stimulus checks, Biden offers $4B to migrant countries –Meanwhile, many Americans have not yet received their $600 stimulus check https://www.legitgov.org/americans-await-coronavirus-stimulus-checks-biden-offers-4b-migrant-countries
The GameStop Craziness Pulls Back the Curtain on the Stock Market. Day traders with apps have occupied Wall Street—and shown it to be a sham.
https://prospect.org/power/gamestop-craziness-pulls-back-curtain-on-stock-market/
Democrats are moving quickly to lay the groundwork for passing additional coronavirus relief, with or without help from Republicans.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/536422-democrats-ready-to-bypass-republicans-on-covid-19-relief-bill
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining
Lakota Tribes Call on Biden to Shut Down DAPL https://www.democracynow.org/2021/1/28/lakota_tribes_call_on_biden_to
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Litigation on the Dakota Access Pipeline https://earthjustice.org/features/faq-standing-rock-litigation
As Biden Issues Groundbreaking Climate Orders, Activists Push to Ban Fracking https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21012021/biden-executive-orders-climate-change/
How Wyoming’s Black coal miners shaped their own history. Many early Wyoming coal towns had thriving Black communities.
https://medium.com/high-country-news/how-wyomings-black-coal-miners-shaped-their-own-history-54e70ce86b11
The governor of Texas issues executive orders authorizing state agencies to sue the federal government over the Biden administration’s efforts to fight climate change if they limit oil and gas production in the state.
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/28/abbott-biden-energy/
Gov. Abbott calls Biden’s energy plan a ‘hostile attack,’ vows to sue https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Gov-Abbott-calls-Biden-s-energy-plan-a-15906623.php
Biden Calls on Congress to End $40 Billion in Taxpayer Subsidies for Fossil Fuels https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/01/27/denouncing-handouts-big-oil-biden-calls-congress-end-40-billion-taxpayer-subsidies
# Environment / Climate / Interior
EPA Launches Environmental Justice Investigation in Chicago https://www.ecowatch.com/environmental-justice-chicago-2650168769.html#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20EPA%20launched%20an,city’s%20Southeast%20Side%20last%20year.
‘A sacrifice zone’: Why did a Chicago community of color get saddled with a polluting scrapyard?
https://www.injusticewatch.org/news/2021/epa-investigation-southeast-side-chicago-scrapyard/
Can the new president overcome systemic environmental racism?
https://energynews.us/digests/can-the-new-president-overcome-systemic-environmental-racism/
# Food / GMOs / Chemicals
Biden Plan Could Improve Health, Reduce Racial Disparities With WIC Investment. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has a proven record of improving lifetime health for women and their young children.
https://truthout.org/articles/biden-plan-could-improve-health-reduce-racial-disparities-with-wic-investment/
As payments dwindle, farmers drop out of USDA conservation program https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2152414285806/as-payments-dwindle-farmers-drop-out-of-usda-conservation-program
# Gov / Politics
Biden Signs Sweeping Executive Orders on Climate and Science https://www.ecowatch.com/joe-biden-climate-crisis-orders-2650167632.html
At Least 30,000 GOP Voters Have Left the Party Since the Capitol Breach.
The sudden change in party affiliations, however, does not necessarily translate to more Democratic-leaning voters.
https://truthout.org/articles/at-least-30000-gop-voters-have-left-the-party-since-the-capitol-breach/
AOC Asks Who’s Leading the House GOP — Kevin McCarthy or Peddlers of QAnon?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) made the comments while discussing QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
https://truthout.org/articles/aoc-asks-whos-leading-the-house-gop-kevin-mccarthy-or-peddlers-of-qanon/
House Democrat touts resolution to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress. “Her very presence in office represents a direct threat against the elected officials and staff who serve our government, and it is with their safety in mind, as well as the security of institutions and public servants across our country,” Gomez https://thehill.com/homenews/house/536226-house-democrat-touts-resolution-to-expel-marjorie-taylor-greene-from-congress
45 Republican Senators Vote Against Trump Impeachment Trial, Say It’s.
Unconstitutional. The 55 – 45 decision suggests that Trump will not be convicted in an impeachment trial https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/26/us/biden-trump-impeachment
Trump establishes ‘Office of the Former President’ in Florida https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/535771-trump-establishes-office-of-the-former-president-in-florida
Maricopa County Votes to Perform Forensic Audit of Machines Used in November Election https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/arizona/articles/2021-01-26/arizona-county-to-audit-machines-used-in-november-election
Hostility Between Congressional Republicans and Democrats Reaches New Lows Amid Growing Fears of Violence https://www.pehalnews.in/hostility-between-congressional-republicans-and-democrats-reaches-new-lows-amid-growing-fears-of-violence/496782/
How McConnell Derailed Trump’s Impeachment Trial Before It Started https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/536408-how-mcconnell-derailed-trumps-impeachment-trial-before-it-started
Trump is Now Obsessed With Getting Rid of Liz Cheney: Cheney was one of ten House GOPers to vote for Trump’s impeachment earlier this month—now he wants revenge.
https://www.bluemountaineagle.com/news/national/trump-and-allies-target-liz-cheney-after-impeachment-vote/video_694fbfc9-c9a1-5627-89a7-801cfca53046.html
Center-right Republicans fear party headed for disaster. The Republican Party is riven by internal tensions, and moderate voices fear it is headed for disaster at the hands of the far right.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/536410-the-memo-center-right-republicans-fear-party-headed-for-disaster
Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is increasingly becoming a liability for her GOP colleagues because of a string of controversies that have thrown the conference off message and led to repudiations by Republican leaders.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/536355-gop-has-growing-taylor-greene-problem
House Republicans are voicing frustrations with Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), underscoring divisions in the conference in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/533440-gop-lawmakers-voice-frustration-with-leadership-response-to-trump-riots
Pelosi Slams GOP for Embracing QAnon Rep. and Her Vile Posts. The QAnon congresswoman has “liked” Facebook posts calling for Pelosi to be executed and filmed herself harassing a Parkland teen.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/nancy-pelosi-slams-gop-for-embracing-marjorie-taylor-greene-after-vile-posts
Republicans Come Crawling Back to Trump 3 Weeks After Riots. “We’re stuck with [Trump],” one longtime Republican operative said, citing recent conversations with pollsters, lawmakers, and major donors.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/three-weeks-after-capitol-riot-republicans-come-crawling-back-to-trump
Lone Star State Lawmaker Pushes Texas to Leave United States. The bill is tied to the Texas Nationalist Movement that’s made trips to Moscow, received a “small grant” from the Kremlin and funding from the Anti-Globalist Movement of Russia.
https://www.newsweek.com/kyle-biedermann-texas-state-rep-who-marched-capitol-introduces-bill-secede-union-1565159
Though it is still early, it already seems that when it comes to policy regarding the Middle East and Iran, the Biden Administration, just like the Trump Administration before it, will be taking orders from the Israeli government.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/still-early-but-signs-point-to-an-israel-first-biden-presidency/274892/
We Are Entering a New Totalitarian Era: Anybody who is in opposition to the hegemony of the neoliberal project is going to experience the heavy hand of the state https://www.blackagendareport.com/ajamu-baraka-we-are-entering-new-totalitarian-era
Capitol police chief calls for permanent fencing, back-up security https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/536349-capitol-police-assessment-calls-for-permanent-fencing-back-up
Biden administration pauses Trump’s corrupt foreign weapons sales
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/biden-administration-pauses-arms-sales-to-gulf-states-for-further-review-01611779399
‘Stabbed with a metal fence stake’: Much of the information and videos that have come out revealed the January 6 attack was much darker, more violent, and more organized than many initially believed. Here are 7 disturbing details about the Capitol attack we’re now learning https://www.alternet.org/2021/01/capitol-2650159453/
While America Was Sleeping: America is awakening from a long, troubled sleep to discover that the world has changed beyond all recognition.
https://www.salon.com/2021/01/26/while-america-was-sleeping_partner/
# Law Enforcement
Exposed: Proud Boys Hate Group Leader Enrique Tarrio Was “Prolific” FBI & Police Informant https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/01/28/tarr-j28.html
Two Texas Teens Charged in Brutal Murder of UberEats Driver https://www.crimeonline.com/2021/01/28/breaking-two-juveniles-arrested-for-brutal-murder-of-uber-eats-driver-mom-of-three-found-dead-in-entryway/
Cop Body-Cam Caught Capitol Rioters Trampling Woman Who Died https://abc7.com/us-capitol-riot-rosanne-boyland-donald-trump-supporter-family/9497193/
# Legal / Judicial / DOJ
Convicted Killers of Daniel Pearl Told They Can Go Free. Pearl’s family lawyer, Faisal Siddiqi, said they were in “complete shock” at the decision, calling it a “travesty of justice.”
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/28/asia/daniel-pearl-pakistan-intl-hnk/index.html
# LGBTQ
Scientists who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) are more likely to experience harassment and career obstacles than their non-LGBTQ colleagues.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00221-w
# Marijuana / Hemp / CBD Oil
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) included marijuana legalization as a priority in his 2021 legislative agenda.
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/pennsylvania-governor-includes-marijuana-legalization-in-2021-priority-list/
The Drug Enforcement Administration is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by hemp industry organizations that are challenging its extraction rules.
https://lacannabisnews.com/dea-wants-second-hemp-rule-challenge-tossed/
SCP Moves Beyond COVID-19 Barriers to Lead the Agricultural Industry Forward!
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAMS/bulletins/2bc8cf0
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) said it is time to legalize marijuana and divert people away from prison for drug offenses, among other criminal justice reforms.
https://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/rep-jamaal-bowman-biden-centering-racial-justice-in-executive-actions-a-first-step-100074053621
# Medical / Health
Dr. Peter Hotez: “Globalized Anti-Science Movement” Threatens Pandemic Response & Public Health https://www.democracynow.org/2021/1/28/covid_19_vaccination_rollout_peter_hotez
Biden to Reverse “Global Gag Rule,” Expand Reproductive Healthcare in U.S.
https://www.democracynow.org/2021/1/28/headlines/biden_to_reverse_global_gag_rule_expand_reproductive_healthcare_in_us
Biden signed an order directing federal agencies to open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges from Feb.
15 to May 15 in response to the coronavirus pandemic and to review existing policies put in place under the Trump administration that limited access to health care.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/536340-biden-signs-healthcare-executive-actions-to-undo-the-damage-caused-by
US drug prices more than twice as high than in 32 countries https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2021/01/28/drug-prices-rand-oecd-generics/
# Military / DOD
Reflections on the changing nature of U.S. militarism.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2021/01/24/trumps-empire-reflections-on-the-changing-nature-of-u-s-militarism/
More Military Influence and Spending Has Not and Will Not Make Us Safer.
As the Biden years begin, it’s time to give some serious thought to how to demilitarize our democracy.
https://truthout.org/articles/more-military-influence-and-spending-has-not-and-will-not-make-us-safer/
Is US defense spending too high, too low, or just right?
https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/is-us-defense-spending-too-high-too-low-or-just-right/
The United States Doesn’t Spend Enough on Its Military. Our future, and the future of our allies, depends on stronger, and yes, more expensive, armed forces.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/11/military-spending-the-case-for-spending-more-not-less.html
The Pentagon tried to bury an alarming survey about widespread racism in the ranks https://taskandpurpose.com/news/pentagon-hide-survey-racism/
# Science
Despite rising numbers of support dogs, many universities remain unprepared for their presence on campus and in laboratories. Scientists who use animal helpers are working to open the doors for researchers and their canine companions.
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/the-challenges-of-bringing-service-dogs-into-the-lab-64812
# Security
DHS Issues New Terror Advisory on ‘Domestic Violent Extremists’ Who ‘Object to Presidential Transition’
https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/national-terrorism-advisory-system-bulletin-january-27-2021
# Social
How formerly incarcerated people are helping fix America’s massive waste problem. The 1-year-old company Formr sells furniture made by formerly incarcerated people, using discarded materials from construction sites.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90598982/how-formerly-incarcerated-people-are-helping-fix-americas-massive-waste-problem
Deadly COVID Mutations Can’t Stop the Party in Florida. Extra-contagious variants and a messy vaccine rollout meet plenty of booze-fueled mayhem.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/deadly-coronavirus-variant-mutations-cant-stop-the-party-in-florida
# Technology
Point: Biden Should Revoke Section 230 Before We Lose Our Democracy. Big Tech is allowing bad actors to misuse their platforms and refuse to fix their numerous problems.
https://www.insidesources.com/point-biden-should-revoke-section-230-before-we-lose-our-democracy/
Counterpoint: Repealing Section 230 Would Limit Americans’ Speech https://www.insidesources.com/counterpoint-repealing-section-230-would-limit-americans-speech/
Israeli digital forensics company Cellebrite has been quietly providing law enforcement agencies with the tools to retrieve data from any device for years, but they want you to know they’re on the right side of the law.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/cellebrite-spyware-israel-privacy/274854/
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