As you can see in the footer of this post and every Editors’ Blog post for the foreseeable future we’ve added a section of critical links about the COVID-19 Crisis. There are some key, canonical information sources I’ve already added which you can see below (you need to click through to the full post). I’ll be adding more and cycling ones in and out going forward. Some will be important articles; most will be key data sources as opposed to particular news reports. I will try to keep the list short because my goal is to keep the key information sources at your fingertips, ready at hand.
WHO Says COVID-19 Can Be Called A ‘Pandemic’ Amid Spread, Gov’t Inaction
The World Health Organization on Wednesday announced that COVID-19, the disease resulting from the novel coronavirus that spread across the globe, can be considered a pandemic.
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Dem Sens Will Urge Trump To Declare National Emergency For Coronavirus
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) will demand President Trump issue a national emergency declaration over the coronavirus outbreak, a Senate Democratic aide confirmed to TPM Wednesday.
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Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Sex Abuse Crimes
In a major victory for #MeToo advocates, disgraced Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein was handed a 23-year prison sentence on two charges of rape and sexual assault in his New York criminal trial on Wednesday morning.
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Where Things Stand: Dem Lawmakers Prep To Ask Trump For National Emergency
TPM exclusively reported yesterday that the state of Washington has discussed applying for a Medicaid waiver that would expand the state’s ability to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, but it needs a national emergency declaration from President Trump in order to do so. The Trump administration has thus far withheld making such a move.
This morning, a Senate Democratic aide confirmed to TPM that a group of lawmakers, including a Washington senator, are preparing to ask the Trump administration to declare a national emergency over the coronavirus.
Fauci On Coronavirus Outlook: ‘Things Will Get Worse’
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci agreed Wednesday morning that the worst is yet to come regarding the coronavirus outbreak.
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Report: Trump Admin Likely Postponing Tax Filing Deadline Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly leaning toward pushing back the April 15 tax filing deadline this year as part of its response to the spread of COVID-19.
Don’t Rush This
There was a push last night from Rep. Jim Clyburn for party leaders to step in and essentially call time on the Democratic presidential primary race. The call was echoed by James Carville. The race is almost certainly over in any real sense. But jumping in to shut it down would be a terrible, terrible idea.
No Live Audience At Next Primary Debate Due To Coronavirus Concerns, DNC Announces
The Democratic National Committee announced on Tuesday night that there will be no live audience at the Democratic presidential primary debate in Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday.
Virginia Dem Rep. Self-Quarantines After Dining With Coronavirus Patient
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) announced on Tuesday that he will sequester himself in his home in Virginia after having dined with a friend who ended up testing positive for COVID-19.
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