Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will, leaders with the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to pursuit of power and personal interest at any cost, but to the common good.
I’m beyond thrilled that my friend @JoeBiden and our first Black and Indian-American woman Vice President, @KamalaHarris, are headed to restore some dignity, competence, and heart at the White House. Our country sorely needs it.
“You spend so much of your life energy just trying to hold it together. And this is a big deal. For us just to be able to get some peace.”
Van Jones reacts after CNN projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election. https://t.co/HO9WG1KPLh
I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. https://t.co/jEczrOeFdv
“We support the right of peaceful protestors, and we hear their pleas. But what we are now seeing on the streets of our cities has nothing to do with justice or peace.”
LOCKDOWN EXTENDED ANEW. Almost 2 months under lockdown, the Philippines once again extends the enhanced community quarantine in its capital region and other areas to fight the spread of coronavirus.
Here’s what you need to know today about the pandemic (May 12, 2020).
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It’s here! The wait is over!
COVID-19 test kits developed by UP scientists ready for rollout. Currently in production are kits that can do up to 120,000 tests. These are expected to be cheaper and quicker in delivering results.
Mabuhay! READ: https://t.co/dBlbCYDWUH
The FDA announced its approval of the use of the first rapid diagnostic test that could detect coronavirus in approximately 45 minutes. Authorization was made Friday and tests will begin shipping next week, according to the company manufacturing the tests https://t.co/2uIN9s4izz
For months, there were rumors that Microsoft was gearing up to take on Apple's AirPods with wireless earbuds of its own. On Wednesday, Microsoft finally offered a first look at the new product. https://t.co/JFGxgihW9O