I'm So Far Behind Y'all

[gwydion]

* "HIV activist murdered in stabbing rampage used his dying moments to describe his attacker:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/03/19/melbourne-stabbing-hiv-activist-chris-polden-tributes-murder-thorne-harbour-health/

* I'm going to section off coronavirus stuff in the aggregation between the dotted lines, so people who need to skip can skip without losing the other stuff.

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* "Wuhan Reports No New Coronavirus Cases:" https://time.com/5806180/wuhan-china-covid19-no-new-cases/

* "China to report first day of no new coronavirus infections since crisis began:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/china-to-report-first-day-of-no-new-coronavirus-infections-since-crisis-began-80952389811

* "Scientists say mass tests in Italian town have halted Covid-19 there:" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/18/scientists-say-mass-tests-in-italian-town-have-halted-covid-19

* "Italian town's success suggests testing, containment key to COVID-19 fight:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/italian-town-s-success-suggests-testing-containment-key-to-covid-19-fight-80952389719

* "South Korea has 'passed the peak' of the coronavirus outbreak, health minister hopes:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/09/asia/south-korea-coronavirus-intl-hnk/index.html

* "Germany expands border controls for EU travelers, minister says:" https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-closing-borders-to-eu-travelers-minister-says/

* "Italy virus deaths rise by record 475 in a day:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51952712

* "How Singapore stayed one step ahead of the virus:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51866102

* "Hong Kong and Tokyo airports are handling coronavirus very differently.:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/asia/japan-coronavirus-intl-hnk/index.html

* "US, Canada are closing shared border to nonessential travel:" https://apnews.com/47f7d6b0de23ad98a6742aa725b30435

* "US Air Force Flew Half a Million Coronavirus Test Swabs From Italy to Tennessee:" https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2020/03/us-air-force-flew-half-million-coronavirus-test-kits-italy-tennessee/163879/

* "Are Hospitals Near Me Ready for Coronavirus? Here Are Nine Different Scenarios.:" https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/covid-hospitals

* "There Aren’t Enough Ventilators to Cope With the Coronavirus:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/business/coronavirus-ventilator-shortage.html

* "Grim future for beleaguered hospitals seen in lag time from infections to critical illness:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/grim-future-for-beleaguered-hospitals-seen-in-lag-time-from-infections-to-critical-illness-80951365737

* "Failure to identify, isolate coronavirus infections puts U.S. on dark path:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/failure-to-identify-isolate-coronavirus-infections-puts-u-s-on-dark-path-80951365903

* "11 coronavirus charts everyone should see:" https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/3/12/21172040/coronavirus-covid-19-virus-charts

* "Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/14/health/coronavirus-asymptomatic-spread/index.html

* "These simulations show how to flatten the coronavirus growth curve:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

* "Senate passes coronavirus package as Treasury proposes rescue with emergency checks:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/18/congress-emergency-coronavirus-stimulus-package-135444

Really what we need is the 1000.00 check every month for everyone for two years to get us over the whole length of the crisis. Half ass isn't going to solve it.

You know, universal basic income, like I said at the beginning.

* "Coronavirus layoffs surge across America, overwhelming unemployment offices:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/17/coronavirus-layoffs-america-unemployment-134819

* ...And Rand Paul made no friends at work that day. "Senate coronavirus vote delayed after Rand Paul pushes doomed amendment:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-coronavirus-bill-vote-delayed-after-rand-paul-pushes-doomed-n1162356

* "Anti-gay Republican congressman votes against coronavirus support bill because it ‘redefines family’:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/03/18/republican-congressman-andy-biggs-coronavirus-support-bill-family-anti-lgbt-arizona/

* "Trump Finally Takes COVID-19 Seriously. That's Scary.:" https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/3/18/trump-finally-takes-covid-19-seriously-thats-scary

* "Trump Sought to Expand Virus Drug Tests Over FDA Objections:" https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-sought-to-expand-virus-drug-tests-over-fda-objections-11584545251

* "Trump considers mobilizing National Guard for coronavirus response:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/17/trump-national-guard-coronavirus-134434

* "IRS and Social Security close field offices across the country as some federal services start shrinking in response to the coronavirus:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/irs-and-social-security-close-field-offices-across-the-country-as-federal-services-start-contracting-to-contain-the-coronovirus/2020/03/17/b612958e-6864-11ea-9923-57073adce27c_story.html

* "Seven states doing surprisingly little to curb spread of coronavirus:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/seven-states-doing-surprisingly-little-to-curb-spread-of-coronavirus-80951877857

* "'Recipe for disaster:' The spread of coronavirus among detained populations:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-recipe-for-disaster-the-spread-of-coronavirus-among-detained-populations-80947781758

* "Chris Hayes on whether we can battle the virus and allow normal life to continue:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/chris-hayes-on-whether-we-can-battle-the-virus-and-allow-normal-life-to-continue-80945733993

* "Simon Property Group closes all of its U.S. malls due to coronavirus. See the list of closed locations.:" https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/18/coronavirus-mall-closings-simon-closing-malls-starting-wednesday/2867904001/

* "Amazon warehouses receive only vital supplies in U.S., Europe amid coronavirus:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-amazon-com/amazon-warehouses-receive-only-vital-supplies-in-u-s-europe-amid-coronavirus-idUSKBN2142IM

"Amazon defined several categories as essential products that can continue shipping, including baby products; health and household items; beauty and personal care; grocery; industrial and scientific; and pet supplies. Books are included as well."

* "Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams become first members of Congress to test positive for coronavirus:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politics/mario-diaz-balart-coronavirus/index.html

* "Lord Fowler, health secretary during the AIDS crisis, has some sage advice for fighting coronavirus:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/03/19/lord-fowler-health-secretary-aids-crisis-lessons-coronavirus-public-health-england/

* "Poll: Nearly 1 In 5 Households Has Lost Work Because Of Pandemic:" https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/817158521/poll-nearly-1-in-5-households-have-lost-work-because-of-pandemic

* "NYSE to temporarily close floor, move to electronic trading after positive coronavirus tests:" https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/18/nyse-to-temporarily-close-trading-floor-move-to-electronic-trading-because-of-coronavirus.html

* "Trump on 'Chinese virus' label: 'It's not racist at all':" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/18/trump-pandemic-drumbeat-coronavirus-135392

* "Preacher claims coronavirus is God’s punishment for same-sex marriage – despite it being banned in China and Italy:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/03/19/evangelical-perry-stone-coronavirus-god-punishment-same-sex-marriage-china-italy/

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* "Dow tumbles again, nearly wiping out gains of Trump’s presidency:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/18/donald-trump-stock-market-dip-135807

* "OPM chief Dale Cabaniss abruptly resigns:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/17/opm-chief-resigns-134541

* "Trans Judge Candidate Wins, Anti-LGBTQ Congressman Loses in Illinois:" https://www.advocate.com/election/2020/3/18/trans-judge-candidate-wins-anti-lgbtq-congressman-loses-illinois

* "With masks at the ready, ICE agents make arrests on first day of California coronavirus lockdown:" https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-17/for-ice-agents-its-business-as-unusual-day-after-sweeping-coronavirus-order

* "U.K. to Make PrEP Available to Every English Person:" https://www.advocate.com/news/2020/3/18/uk-make-prep-available-every-english-person

* So an essential piece for connecting the shower is defective. They are going to see if Amazon will replace it, but what with the plague... Anyway, the bath is usable again once the caulk dries, and once they get or make a replacement, they'll come back and finish the other bits and bobs, but really, I can start moving things back where they go.

* "In Coronavirus Quarantine? You Can Virtually Tour These Museums From Home:" https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/03/16/in-coronavirus-quarantine-you-can-virtually-tour-these-museums-from-home/#54df9df27a3a

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* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.

* Register to vote: https://vote.gov/

* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey

* The Indivisble guide exists to help you organize effective resistance: https://indivisible.org/

* Here’s a list of vulnerable republican senators up for election this year:

Martha McSally - Arizona
Susan Collins - Maine
Cory Gardner - Colorado
Thom Tillis - North Carolina
Pat Roberts - Kansas
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler - Georgia
Joni Ernst - Iowa

Here’s a list of vulnerable democratic senators that NEED votes to keep their seats:

Doug Jones - Alabama
Gary Peters - Michigan

* Want to get rid of Mitch McConnell? Help Amy McGrath: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/am-website?refcode=website-nav

* Want to get rid of Lindsey Graham? Help Jaime Harrison: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_harrison_fr_q12019_jaime-a?refcode=MS_AD_D-DD_2019.03.08_X_GG_KW__X__eyJjcmVhdGl2ZSI6IkFkZCBEb25hdGlvbiBOb3ciLCJhdWRpZW5jZSI6IkphaW1lSGFycmlzb24ifQ&recurring=TRUE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn4a_583I5gIVC8RkCh0MowFeEAAYASAAEgIXZfD_BwE

* There's a decent chance of flipping this Senate seat blue. Want to help? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ads-mek-egsearch_dtd?refcode=ads-200108-gs-evergreensearch-dtd-natl-mix-8753679275-87807510469-410037583123-%2Bmark%20%2Bkelly%20%2Bdonate&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpKSR192K5wIVAsNkCh0EeAFSEAAYASAAEgLY7fD_BwE

* Want to support Christy Smith in the primary for Katie Hill's seat?: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dw_ca25

* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can not protest in person, here are some other options:

Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.

This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/

Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/

* Some RL friends of mine who were barely scraping by just lost one of the part time jobs they collectively hold and it's really fucking things up for them. These are good people, who do so much for others. Want to help? https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-gig-worker-get-through-the-winter/share

* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion

* If you are interested in helping, right now the Cat thing we need most is:
https://www.chewy.com/wellness-core-signature-selects/dp/147047

The dry food I was going to try is this one: https://www.chewy.com/blue-buffalo-wilderness-flatland/dp/176663

* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/2108835.html