Today’s Action: Mask up and get vaccinated!
EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on US travelers
Today's Top Stories:
Rep. Jim Jordan suddenly remembers at least one other call with Trump on Jan. 6
The House Select Committee revealed just days ago that it would seek phone records and other communications as part of its probe. Interesting timing, Jim!
Take Action: Demand Rep. Jim Jordan resign after witnesses say he covered up serial sexual abuse on Ohio St. campus.
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Ron DeSantis gets dismantled on national TV
Florida leads the nation in COVID hospitalizations, but that isn't stopping the Republican governor from politicizing the crisis and selling obnoxious anti-science merchandise to stuff his campaign coffers.
Get your copy of "Obie is Man Enough," by Schuyler Bailar — the first transgender NCAA athlete and renowned inclusion advocate
OD Action Pick: "A heartfelt coming-of-age tale about a young trans athlete; readers will be rooting for every one of Obie’s wins, in and out of the pool." –School Library Journal
Ida makes catastrophic landfall, knocks out power for all of New Orleans
The National Hurricane Center warned of a dangerous storm surges and flash floods around southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi after Ida made landfall as one of the strongest storms in US history.
Take Action: Tell Congress to strengthen and expand Social Security!
Notorious North Korea nuclear reactor reportedly back up and running
Oh, good.
Lake Tahoe threatened by massive wild fire, thousands more ordered to flee
All residents on the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin were warned to evacuate the region, after fire officials had stressed for days that protecting the area was their top firefighting priority.
White House calls for state, local eviction moratoriums after Supreme Court ruling
The White House called for "urgent help" from governors and mayors to help struggling renters, encouraging officials to issue their own state and local eviction moratoriums after the high court's six conservative justices blocked the president's targeted federal freeze.
Take Action: Add your name to call for Congress to make the Child Tax Credit permanent!
Republicans pull shameless stunt over vaccines
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Unbelievable
3rd conservative radio host who condemned vaccines dies of COVID
Marc Bernier, a mainstay on talk radio in Daytona, is the third right wing radio personality to die from coronavirus who vehemently rejected vaccines.
Rand Paul claims scientists won't study horse deworming drug ivermectin's use as a potential COVID cure because of their "hatred for Trump"
Sure, Rand, whatever you say.
US killed suspected suicide bombers plotting another attack on the Kabul airport
There are reports that the drone strike also resulted in the deaths of Afghan civilians, including children.
Take Action: Call on the US to immediately bring in more Afghan refugees!
Fauci backs vaccine mandate for school children: "A good idea"
The nation's top infectious disease expert recognized the idea would be met with lots of resistance but he said that the government has long mandated vaccines for children to attend school.
Seriously?
Yes. Seriously.
Hope...
Today’s Action: Mask up and get vaccinated!
As the Delta variant surges throughout the country, we desperately need a new way to message masking up and getting vaccinated. We are far, far away from the necessary numbers to reach herd immunity and protect our most vulnerable. As our ICUs fill up — overwhelmingly with unvaccinated Americans — children who cannot get vaccinated are increasingly among the gravely ill.
We have an obligation to take all necessary precautions to slow the spread of this pandemic. And let’s be honest, it’s not that hard.
Get the free shot and put a piece of cloth over your face. You know, so you don’t accidentally kill your neighbor.
Follow the updated CDC guidelines and mask up indoors, even if you’re vaccinated. While you’re on the website, check out their recommended conversation points for talking to a loved one about getting vaccinated!
There is still so much misinformation about masks and the vaccines. While you might already be vaccinated and following updated CDC guidelines, the likelihood of you being just a few degrees of separation from someone who isn’t is high. If every reader sets an example by wearing their mask, or asking unvaccinated loved ones to talk to their primary care doctor about vaccination, the chance of flattening the curve would increase exponentially.
Another COVID wave is scary, and we need all hands on deck to fight it and protect our neighbors. You can absolutely make a difference by following the science and opening constructive dialogue.
Take a few moments to review and share the updated CDC guidelines to mask up indoors, even if you’re vaccinated. Then, check out the CDC’s suggested talking points to help drive up vaccination rates!
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