A top U.S. military official confirmed Russia offered to pay the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers, but said there was no evidence it resulted in deaths https://t.co/fZuEankcS0
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) July 8, 2020
Author: susie
So I signed this letter
And all hell broke loose. Apparently I am a wealthy, privileged, and powerful public intellectual (hah!) who is plotting against BLM and trans people — pretty much proving the point of the letter. (Guilt by association!)
In case you’re interested, the specific reason I signed is a clause that’s included in most book contracts now that allows a publisher to cancel a book contract in cases of public condemnation — i.e. Twitter mobs. Not actual crimes, but social media. Sigh:
An open letter published by Harper’s Magazine, signed by luminaries including Margaret Atwood and Wynton Marsalis, warned of an "intolerant climate" in the culture. The debate started immediately. https://t.co/iTs62iWxJ3
— New York Times Arts (@nytimesarts) July 8, 2020
Your morning snack
Mary Trump: "For some of the Trump kids, lying was a way of life … For Donald, lying was primarily a mode of self-aggrandizement meant to convince other people he was better than he actually was." https://t.co/dJNEtNgbfy
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 7, 2020
What is life
George Harrison:
Daydream believer
The Monkees:
Queen of hearts
Juice Newton:
Thanks, global warming!
Health officials in Florida have sounded the alarm over the discovery of a rare, brain-eating amoeba in the county that encompasses Tampa and several other cities. https://t.co/H2AFeCtNxb
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) July 6, 2020
So much winning
“If the goal was to optimize the likelihood of figuring out the best treatment options, the system is off course.” — former @US_FDA commissioner Robert Califf in @matthewherper's analysis of #Covid19 clinical trials to date.
— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) July 6, 2020
In short: Not efficient. https://t.co/CFAwG1MgDM
They think we’re as stupid as they are
The HEROES Act is sitting on his desk. https://t.co/09FvuRcbax
— David Cicilline (@davidcicilline) July 6, 2020
Free falling
Doctors say the US is in a 'free fall' with coronavirus as 32 states struggle with higher rates of infection https://t.co/uHx9RB8X1T
— Seth Hurwitz (@mild7) July 6, 2020