Tag Archives: COVID 19

Trump’s administration knew what would happen and ignored it

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Naomi

How Trump’s White House fucked up on the pandemic by paying no attention to a precise warning prepared by actual scientists in the administration (at least one of whom is no longer working in government). This New York Times article … Continue reading →

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And now for something really silly: hair & makeup in plague days

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Naomi

I first picked up hints of a growing crisis on Facebook. Then an observant person (me) noticed something different about TV news shows. And now men are expressing agita on Twitter. A couple of weeks ago I observed two little … Continue reading →

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Sweden’s approach to the coronavirus

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Naomi

An interesting piece in today’s Times. Sweden is, unlike its neighboring Scandinavian countries, not directing social distancing or other stringent mandates. I read the article with a sort of, “Hmm.” But then I read this with a sort of, “Whoa!” … Continue reading →

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