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* "Post-COVID heart damage alarms researchers: 'There was a black hole' in infected cells:" https://news.yahoo.com/post-covid-heart-damage-alarms-researchers-there-was-a-black-hole-in-infected-cells-172015067.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=1_02

* "How the Coronavirus Attacks the Brain:" https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/health/coronavirus-brain.html

* "What Happens When Children's Covid-19 Symptoms Won't Go Away:" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-happens-when-childrens-covid-19-symptoms-wont-go-away-180975761/

* "How a Choir Practice in Washington Inflamed an International Debate About COVID-19:" https://slate.com/technology/2020/09/coronavirus-airborne-debate-choir-practice.html

* "Some thoughts from active scientists on Twitter about COVID-19 by aerosol scientists and indoor air experts :" https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1301531863463256066.html

* Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S.A for 9/15/20 are 6,546,000. The death toll is 195,000. The real number is likely much higher.

* "America Is Trapped in a Pandemic Spiral:" https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/09/pandemic-intuition-nightmare-spiral-winter/616204/

* "Coronavirus cases are growing in 11 U.S. states as Fauci warns of 'disturbing' data:" https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/13/coronavirus-cases-are-growing-in-11-us-states.html

* "'Nothing more could have been done': Trump's final phone call to Woodward:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/14/politics/trump-bob-woodward-final-phone-call/index.html

* "Trump holds first entirely indoor rally in nearly three months:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/13/politics/trump-indoor-rally-coronavirus-2020/index.html

* "‘Irresponsible, arrogant’: Nevada Gov. Sisolak rips Trump for holding indoor rally:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-irresponsible-arrogant-nevada-gov-sisolak-rips-trump-for-holding-indoor-rally-91739205885

* "Joy Reid on Trump downplaying coronavirus dangers: Your President lied to you:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/joy-reid-on-trump-downplaying-the-coronavirus-your-president-lied-to-you-91364421678

* "Elizabeth Warren feels ‘deep down fury’ on Trump downplaying coronavirus:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/elizabeth-warren-feels-deep-down-fury-on-trump-downplaying-coronavirus-91467845595

* "Nancy Pelosi on Trump downplaying virus: His delay, his denial, his distortion caused deaths:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/nancy-pelosi-on-trump-downplaying-virus-his-delay-his-denial-his-distortion-caused-deaths-91468869778

* "Trump officials interfered with CDC reports on Covid-19:" https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/11/exclusive-trump-officials-interfered-with-cdc-reports-on-covid-19-412809

* "Report: Caputo Accuses Scientists Of 'Sedition,' Warns Of Leftist Revolt:" https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/michael-caputo-scientists-sedition-cdc-hhs-facebook

* "Sketchy Trump official reportedly hijacking CDC scientific reports on coronavirus:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/sketchy-trump-official-reportedly-hijacking-cdc-scientific-reports-91754565771

* "Trump official's Facebook meltdown raises concerns about CDC communications:" https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/trump-official-s-facebook-meltdown-raises-concerns-about-cdc-91759173641

* "‘Dangerous crank’: Hayes on HHS officials undermining science to boost Trump politically:" https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/-dangerous-crank-hayes-on-hhs-officials-undermining-science-to-boost-trump-politically-91744837505

* "New Research Shows Disproportionate Rate of Coronavirus Deaths in Polluted Areas:" https://www.propublica.org/article/new-research-shows-disproportionate-rate-of-coronavirus-deaths-in-polluted-areas#996219

* But don't worry, Republicans have been embezzling their health care funds for four years in hopes of hurrying their deaths. "COVID-19 has killed dozens of ground zero heroes:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/covid-19-has-killed-dozens-9-11-first-responders-n1239885

* "Pompeo bringing back 'Madison Dinners' mid-pandemic:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/pompeo-bringing-back-madison-dinners-mid-pandemic-n1239986

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* "Trump's ambassador to China unexpectedly retiring amid high tensions:" https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-s-ambassador-china-unexpectedly-retiring-election-amid-high-tensions-n1239999

* "Trump used 2018 France trip to load art from US Ambassador residence on Air Force One:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/bloomberg-trump-used-2018-france-trip-to-load-art-from-us-ambassador-residence-on-air-force-one-91274309953

* "Omarosa: We all know that Donald Trump 'is a racist':" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/omarosa-we-all-know-that-donald-trump-is-a-racist-91273285967

* "Trump mocks suggestion that white privilege exists in United States:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/trump-mocks-suggestion-that-white-privilege-exists-in-united-states-91369541513

* Apparently he hallucinated this too. "Trump boasts about getting 'Bay of Pigs award' – which doesn't exist:" https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/13/trump-bay-of-pigs-award-florida-cuba-biden

* "DOJ watchdog is investigating Roger Stone sentencing, say sources:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/justice-department-internal-watchdog-investigating-roger-stone-s-sentencing-say-n1240033

* "Sen. Sherrod Brown: The $600 unemployment benefit ‘literally kept millions’ out of poverty:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/sen-sherrod-brown-the-600-unemployment-benefit-literally-kept-millions-out-of-poverty-91368005513

* "Pence drops plan to go to fundraiser hosted by QAnon backers:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/pence-drops-plan-go-fundraiser-hosted-qanon-backers-n1239964

* "Native American Two Spirit person becomes the first openly transgender official elected in the state of Maine:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/09/12/geo-neptune-native-american-two-spirit-person-first-openly-transgender-official-elected-state-maine/

* "Tamron Hall interviews Andrew Gillum in wake of scandal:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/tamron-hall-interviews-andrew-gillum-in-wake-of-scandal-91568197798

* 45 continues to call for Republicans to commit large scale felony voter fraud in hopes of stealing the election. If they care as much about voter fraud as they claim, why don't Republicans stop committing it? "Twitter flags Trump tweet. Again.:" https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/twitter-flags-trump-tweet/story?id=72970494

* "Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps Green Party off presidential ballot and allows ballots to be mailed on time:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/14/politics/wisconsin-supreme-court-absentee-ballots-green-party/index.html

* "DeJoy Gave $600,000 to GOP After Postmaster Job Opened Up:" https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-14/dejoy-gave-600-000-to-gop-after-postmaster-job-opened-up?sref=MIBMEEoj

* Spoiler: They a bunch of incorrect information about voting in the election in it. "Federal judge temporarily blocks Postal Service from sending election mailer to more voters in Colorado:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/colorado-election-mailer-usps/2020/09/14/1b9f7e7a-f696-11ea-a275-1a2c2d36e1f1_story.html

* "Planned 9/11 military flyover prompts outrage; Mayor Bill de Blasio calls it ‘inappropriate’:" https://www.silive.com/news/2020/09/planned-911-military-flyover-prompts-outrage.html

* "‘Like an Experimental Concentration Camp’: Whistleblower Complaint Alleges Mass Hysterectomies at ICE Detention Center:" https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/like-an-experimental-concentration-camp-whistleblower-complaint-alleges-mass-hysterectomies-at-ice-detention-center/

* "Two trans women went to a wedding. Armed men stormed the building, killing one and injuring the other:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/09/12/gul-panra-pakistan-two-trans-women-wedding-armed-men-stormed-killing-one-injuring-other/

* "British Army and Disney among 132 major groups uniting to remind Boris Johnson that trans rights are human rights:" https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/09/14/gender-recognition-act-boris-johnson-business-letter-stonewall-disney-british-army-marie-curie/

* "Caster Semenya will be forced to alter her body to comfort slower runners:" https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/caster-semenya-being-forced-alter-her-body-make-slower-runners-ncna1000896

* "To Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Republicans Must Get on Board:" https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/9/13/ban-anti-lgbtq-discrimination-republicans-must-get-board

* "Part of Pier 58 collapses on Seattle waterfront, injuring 2, after removal work begins:" https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/pier-58-collapses-on-seattle-waterfront/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_tw_m&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1600041426

* "Give everybody the internet:" https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/9/10/21426810/internet-access-covid-19-chattanooga-municipal-broadband-fcc

* "How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled:" https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled

* "Trump baselessly questions climate science during California wildfire briefing:" https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/14/politics/donald-trump-wildfires-briefing-climate-change/index.html

* "Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA:" https://www.npr.org/2020/09/12/912301325/longtime-climate-science-denier-hired-at-noaa

* "Cinder and smoke, you'll ask me to pray for rain.:" https://sara.dreamwidth.org/608436.html

* "Oregon Governor: If we don’t take collective action, wildfires ‘will be the new normal’:" https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/watch/oregon-governor-if-we-don-t-take-collective-action-wildfires-will-be-the-new-normal-91568709625

* "Oregon wildfires prompt state to open first-ever mobile morgue; at least 8 dead and 50 missing:" https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2020/09/state-opens-mobile-morgue-for-victims-of-oregon-wildfires-10-confirmed-dead-and-50-missing.html

* "Centuries After Their Loss and Theft, Native American Seeds Are Reuniting With Their Tribes:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/native-seed-rematriation

* "Nigeria's opportunity for return of Benin Bronzes:" https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54117905

* "Rocky Horror Hamilton:" https://soundcloud.com/jason-specland/rocky-horror-hamilton?fbclid=IwAR38G_eCYlre9eJgJuCiwJhYmt_9FkMPnovXEVzaYeiCIvHo1WY9VjU8cUg

* "Summertime Sadness (Bardcore | Medieval Style):"

Watch on YouTube

* "Paper Planes ( M.I.A. ) - Bardcore / Medieval Version with Vocals:"

Watch on YouTube

* Sunday: I had a brutal headache today and needed a lot of extra rest, but my lungs are a lot better. some combination of the emergency medication and our smoke mitigation strategy is working. I'm still coughing and my throat is raw, but my breathing is a lot better and my ribs no longer hurt, since the coughing is a more manageable level.

* "How to Write Indigenous Characters Without Looking like a Jackass:" https://s-leary.tumblr.com/post/629109112924504064

* The Midnight Society and the the Tale of the Gendercritical Detective: https://twitter.com/midnight_pals/status/1305629229594284032

* The Midnight Society and the the Tale of the Murderer who Wore a Dresssss: https://twitter.com/midnight_pals/status/1305584800133033984

* "Beowulf Meets Dick and Jane:" https://www.icyte.com/saved/www.chivalry.com/533529

* "Sunday Sweets Celebrates International Chocolate Day:" https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2020/9/13/sunday-sweets-celebrates-international-chocolate-day

* A cool little Leverage/Umbrella Academy cross over. No sex, but references to child abuse: https://magnesiumflare.tumblr.com/post/629023251385974784/ive-already-talked-about-a-leverage-crossover

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

* "2020 wildfires in California and the west: Everything we know and how you can help:" https://www.cnet.com/how-to/2020-wildfires-in-california-and-the-west-everything-we-know-and-how-to-help/

The help links are at the bottom.



* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org

* Things you can do to help save the post office: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/626472377433358336

* "When and how to vote in all 50 states:" https://www.axios.com/how-to-vote-by-state-2020-307c3d17-ee57-4a1b-8bad-182ca1cdb752.html

* "PLAN YOUR VOTE: How to vote by mail and register to vote in each state:" https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/plan-your-vote-state-by-state-guide-voting-by-mail-early-in-person-voting-election/

* "You don't need the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your mail-in ballot:" https://news.yahoo.com/you-dont-need-the-us-postal-service-to-vote-your-mail-in-ballot-210121973.html

* Want to help people in Beirut? https://karolinadeaen.tumblr.com/post/625576504313741312

* Organizations to help trans folk: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620857152453640195/about-us

* "How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-film-police-safely

* Master Post for how to help organizations fighting Police violence: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620861026680881152/oberynmartell-list-of-black-lives-matter-and

* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/onetime.cfm?source=ADD200U0U00&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=googlepaid&utm_content=brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8D9kYu46QIVqh6tBh2WogxQEAAYASAAEgK4FfD_BwE

* "More on the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation and Reaffirmation Act:" https://amaebi.dreamwidth.org/1769250.html

* "Covid 19 Support for Indigenous Communities:" https://bibliomancer7.tumblr.com/post/616704253038395392/covid-19-support-for-indigenous-communities

* "Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief Fund:" http://www.nndoh.org/donate.html

* "NYSCI has a set of activities and resources up on their website:" https://conuly.dreamwidth.org/2999942.html

* "How to Help Librarians and Archivists From Your Living Room:" https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/archives-to-browse-from-home

* "Free Meals:" https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals

* "Learning Through Play: 101 Ways To Keep Young Minds Occupied At Home:" https://www.marksdailyapple.com/importance-of-play/

* Free lessons: https://www.mybluprint.com/

* CDC Foundation: https://www.cdcfoundation.org/give/ways-to-give

* "SUPPORT WORKERS IN CRISIS:" https://ofwemergencyfund.org/

* "Make to Give - Support Our Medical Personnel:" https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/

* "Snopes on COVID-19 Fact-Checking:" https://www.snopes.com/2020/03/20/snopes-on-covid-19-fact-checking/

* "Help the California food industry survive this crisis:" https://www.change.org/p/governor-gavin-newsom-support-the-california-food-industries-most-vulnerable-workers

* "Support Artists Impacted By the Covid-19 Pandemic:" https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser

* 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/mcgrath2020-dd-om-gsearch?utm_source=g&utm_medium=om&utm_campaign=dd&utm_content=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&refcode=om_g_dd_20190709_g-dd-namenat-search_namedon-nat_amosdn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5IL1uLKa6gIVcz2tBh1njwpEEAAYASAAEgLCYvD_BwE

* 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 help Ritchie Torres beat a homophobe in New York? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dkendorsestorres?refcode=20200605fpdn1mid

* Want to help Doug Jones defend his seat against a Trumpist homophobe? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/stand-with-doug?refcode=gaa1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx8n4rdfT6gIVvxitBh0BfQmNEAAYASAAEgJSwfD_BwE

* Want to help Sara Gideon unseat Susan Collins? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adopt-me-dem-susan-collins-seat

* 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/

* 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

Comments

Coronavirus and pollution

[claudeb]

New research? Someone I know noticed the correlation early into the lockdown this spring, simply by looking at a map of Italy. Scientists, I swear.

[bellamagic]

Glad to hear you're feeling better!