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Oxford University pledged to donate rights to their COVID vaccine but then sold them to AstraZeneca | Fortune

Oxford University pledged to donate rights to their COVID vaccine but then sold them to AstraZeneca | Fortune

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Advocates of cheap and widely available vaccines thought the pandemic might change business as usual. They were wrong. Oxford University surprised and pleased advocates of overhauling the vaccine business in April by promising to donate the rights to its promising coronavirus vaccine to any drugmaker. A few weeks later, Oxford—urged on by … Continue reading Oxford University pledged to donate rights to their COVID vaccine but then sold them to AstraZeneca | Fortune

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Yellen vows to set up Treasury team to focus on climate, in victory for advocates

Yellen vows to set up Treasury team to focus on climate, in victory for advocates

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The commitments mark a victory for lawmakers and advocates who want the Biden administration to enlist Treasury’s sweeping influence to address the dangers that climate change poses to the economy. Climate change can be addressed and actually benefit the economy as a whole if it’s handled properly. Perhaps Yellen is starting to … Continue reading Yellen vows to set up Treasury team to focus on climate, in victory for advocates

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Deplatforming Trump Could Work. But at What Cost? - The New York Times

Deplatforming Trump Could Work. But at What Cost? – The New York Times

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On Twitter, the Russian dissident Aleksei Navalny wrote: “This precedent will be exploited by the enemies of freedom of speech around the world. In Russia as well. Every time when they need to silence someone, they will say: ‘This is just common practice, even Trump got blocked on Twitter.’” Preventing the incitement … Continue reading Deplatforming Trump Could Work. But at What Cost? – The New York Times

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New Pentagon IG report finds that police don't need all those hand-me-downs of military hardware

New Pentagon IG report finds that police don’t need all those hand-me-downs of military hardware

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In October 2020, the Pentagon’s Inspector General released a new report titled, “Audit of Excess Property Issued Through the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Support Program.”… The demilitarization of the police is a good first step towards improving the relationship between the police and the people they serve. Source: New Pentagon IG … Continue reading New Pentagon IG report finds that police don’t need all those hand-me-downs of military hardware

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EPA finalizes scientific transparency rule limiting which studies can be used to protect public health - The Washington Post

EPA finalizes scientific transparency rule limiting which studies can be used to protect public health – The Washington Post

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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule limiting which scientific studies the agency can use in crafting public health protections. So let’s keep science out of the equation when determining if something is dangerous for you, ummm.. OK. Source: EPA finalizes scientific transparency rule limiting which studies can be used to … Continue reading EPA finalizes scientific transparency rule limiting which studies can be used to protect public health – The Washington Post

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This Year’s Underground Sensation: Modern Monetary Theory | The New Republic

This Year’s Underground Sensation: Modern Monetary Theory | The New Republic

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The economic ideas that once fueled deficit mythbusters and provided hope for a pandemic recovery have spawned a vibrant political subculture. Once people understand where money comes from then they’ll realize that we can start addressing things like climate change and student loans without causing any further hardship. Source: This Year’s Underground … Continue reading This Year’s Underground Sensation: Modern Monetary Theory | The New Republic

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27 Places Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour - The New York Times

27 Places Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour – The New York Times

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The new year brings another round of increases, nearly a decade after workers started campaigning for higher pay. By the time $15/hr become standard, it may be time to raise it to $20/hr! $20/hr is what it should be had wages increased with productivity gains over the last 50 years. Source: 27 Places … Continue reading 27 Places Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour – The New York Times

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State and local government stimulus needed to avoid long-term drag

State and local government stimulus needed to avoid long-term drag

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Budget shortfalls threaten additional job cuts, gutted social programs, and can cripple states’ abilities to conduct coronavirus vaccination programs. The time for government to do something is now. Check out how other countries are handling the pandemic: Wages subsidized by the government during pandemic: 🇨🇦 – $2,000 a month 🇯🇵 – Up … Continue reading State and local government stimulus needed to avoid long-term drag

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Which Trump allies want him to concede election and which don't - Business Insider

Which Trump allies want him to concede election and which don’t – Business Insider

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From Melania Trump to his most loyal news outlets, some of Trump’s staunchest allies are reportedly advising him to concede. Others tell him to fight. See where Trump’s closest allies stand on him conceding or fighting to retain the presidency. Source: Which Trump allies want him to concede election and which don’t … Continue reading Which Trump allies want him to concede election and which don’t – Business Insider