Zaid Jilani
Write about polarization for UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. Co-host of Extremely Offline, podcast about better conversations between political tribes
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Disparity Ideology, Coronavirus, and the Danger of the Return of Racial Medicine
Why "race" is less useful—both empirically and politically—than ever as a proxy for the social conditions of poverty, lack of healthcare, and mass inequality... In the past few days, liberal Democrats Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and...
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Professor Adolph Reed on the attempt to try and create sectarian frameworks for understanding the impact of the outbreak, and why they're scientifically unsound
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The law of generosity combatting coronavirus in Pakistan
As Pakistan imposes greater social distancing measures to combat coronavirus, a Muslim law of generosity is helping to save those out of work.
Elizabeth Warren takes on the Obama administration
Amid the financial crisis, Warren had become an unlikely star of the left with unambiguous moral outrage and an ability to explain complex financial topics i...
Spies, hijacks and export bans: the global battle for coronavirus equipment
Fears of shortages are driving many countries to take increasingly devious measures to secure masks and tests
Trump Seeks to Block 3M Mask Exports and Grab Masks from Its Overseas Customers
The move would significantly expand the American government’s reach and reverse President Trump’s hesitant use of the Defense Production Act.
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In NYT article on Trump imposing export controls to keep medical equipment from being sold overseas, they quote a CFR expert Jennifer Hillman who is critical of the move. They don't disclose that she has been advising the Biden campaign. nytimes.com/2020/04/03/us/… pic.twitter.com/vHRV4Jjjjm
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Syracuse’s unfair property tax system hurts poor the most; here’s what can be done (exclusive)
Some of the city’s wealthiest homeowners pay hundreds of dollars a year less than they should, year after year. It’s a hidden tax break for high-end homeowners.
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56 percent of the properties in Syracuse, NY are tax-exempt: hospitals, universities, charities. Also where a lot of the wealth is
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Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate 7 times New York's? Obesity is a factor
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/NEW ORLEANS (PIX, TV):Why is New Orleans' coronavirus death rate 7 times New York's? Obesity is a factor
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Obesity and heart disease remain a much bigger killer than just about anything else in America
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Statement from Vice President Joe Biden on Sanctions Relief During COVID-19
In times of global crisis, America should lead. We should be the first to offer help to people who are hurting or in danger. That’s who we…
Sanders Soared Back To Life. But He Couldn’t Close The Deal.
The Vermont senator's famous independence built a movement. It also made it harder for him to adapt to changing circumstances.
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The story of how Bernie Sanders -- with the lions share of money, universal name recognition, and a list of millions of backers -- was undermined by internal campaign decisions, ranging from a lack of qualified staff to constant internal bickering
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OH Gov. DeWine signs order for pause on small businesses’ rent, mortgage payments
COLUMBUS, OH (WOWK) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order to provide some assistance for small businesses with rent or mortgage payments. The order asks for a 90-day pause to …
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Mike DeWine's approach on covid-19 seems to have been quick, comprehensive, and compassionate.
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Researchers find that fear of COVID-19, not political orientation, is the main predictor of behavioral change
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Advocates want Northam to expand minimum wage bill, others say recession demands delay
Gov. Ralph Northam is facing dueling pressure campaigns to amend marquee legislation passed by the General Assembly last month raising the minimum wage to $12 an hour over three years. On one side, farmworkers are pushing for Northam to strike...
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has until April 11 to sign minimum wage legislation into law. Some business groups are urging him to delay it due to a coming downturn in the economy
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Why Don’t We Know Who the Coronavirus Victims Are?
The coronavirus is infecting and killing Americans of all races. But there’s little public data on whether the virus is having a disproportionate impact on some communities.
Key Medical Supplies Were Shipped From U.S. Manufacturers to Foreign Buyers, Records Show
U.S. firms exported large shipments of personal protective gear and respiratory equipment in recent weeks.
Zaid Jilani
My friend @lhfang tracks how American firms have shipped tons of key medical supplies overseas over the past month. I don't know if America should impose export bans but it's at least worth debating given the fact over 2 dozen other countries have.
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Interviews - Brooksley Born | The Warning | FRONTLINE | PBS
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Typically the people who point out these problems before they happen are seen as alarmist, and maybe 9 out of 10 times they are, but what about the 1?
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Best Buy to pay employees for two more weeks while stores remain closed
The electronics retailer is busy filling online orders for home office equipment and appliances.
Economic Response to the Coronavirus | Treasury.gov.au
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Australia's conservative government responding to the pandemic: "This brings the Government’s total support for the economy to $320 billion across the forward estimates, representing 16.4 per cent of annual GDP."
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Coronavirus hits the poor hardest, but the rich claim more emotional damage
It doesn’t bode well for our country’s ability to emerge from this pandemic, or deal with future crises, that so many of our most well-off people are proving to be our most emotionally fragile.
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Via @brad_polumbo, poorer Americans more likely to report they've lost income recently but less likely to report emotional harm from the viral outbreak. Seems like a case of uneven resilience
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'They see my blue eyes then jump back' – China sees a new wave of xenophobia
Fears rise that Beijing is stoking mistrust of foreigners as part of the government’s attempt to rebuild a reputation tarnished by the coronavirus crisis
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The US and most of the West have issues with discrimination but the culture of nationalism is nothing like China. What's happening there...I don't see why any part of it is worth emulating here.
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