You’re right. Women are leaving the workforce in record numbers and kids of color are disproportionately effected by closures. The push to reopen schools is rooted in a desire to end the sexism and racism endemic in the closures.
Lucy, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Breaks my heart. I can be heartbroken for you & so many others *AND* be happy that these kids-a very different demographic than our parents-can CHOOSE to play if they feel safe & experience this joy. Both feelings can co-exist.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court once again blocks a court challenge to the state's November vote. It is worth reading conservative Justice Brian Hagedorn's blistering decision. Here's a sampling:
@JamaalBowmanNY @AndeWall The unpopular truth: Obama calls the “defund the police” slogan snappy, bc while discussing police budgets is probably a great idea, the word “defund” means to cut off funds completely...that’s not fun for all the likes and stuff though, so carry on
BREAKING: Liberty QB Malik Willis has tested positive for COVID, multiple sources confirm to ASOR. His status for Saturday's game at Coastal Carolina is in jeopardy.
https://t.co/MJnVRGPW3X
BREAKING: The Justice Department hasn't found widespread voting fraud that could have changed the outcome of the election, Attorney General Barr says. https://t.co/ShyNLSRKJ4
BREAKING: CA churches asking #SCOTUS to block Gov Newsom's orders that severely limit (or completely ban) their ability to meet for in-person worship file final reply w the Court. "No pastor, church, or parishioner in America should have to choose between worship and prison."
By design, you do not live in a country where the government has the unilateral ability to prohibit the exercise of many personal freedoms in the name of what’s “best for society” in their determination. This has resulted in the healthiest and wealthiest “lower class” in history.
Next time one of these corporations tries to sanction a U.S. state for protecting life or religious liberty, remember this story: https://t.co/nAI7pVkfPv
Dr. Fauci: "The default position should be to try as best as possible within reason to keep the children in school or to get them back to school [...] if you look at the data the spread among children and from children is not really big at all"
@megdod524 @FatherTim "according to the Governor it may be unsafe to go to church, but it is always fine to pick up another bottle of wine, shop for a new bike...Who knew public health would so perfectly align with secular convenience?" This disparate treatment discriminates against religion.
-Gorsuch