Nicole Lafond
Where Things Stand: COVID Is Over But Also Don’t Sue Me If It’s Not Actually Over 
Every major news outlet has some sort of headline on this news today. It’s too juicy to resist.
Where Things Stand: This Will Be Rich
President Trump is heading to Dallas, Texas today to participate in some friendly roundtable discussions on reopening the country and to attend a fundraising dinner at a private residence.
Where Things Stand: This Alleged ‘Double Standard’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stood on the Senate floor this morning, nobly calling out the “double standard” he thinks is being applied to protests amid COVID-19.
Where Things Stand: Media Mistakes Embolden Another Trumpian
Regardless of who-pitched-who, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) clearly knew what he was doing — and what he was getting away with — with his New York Times op-ed pushing the use of military force against protesters demonstrating against police brutality and the death of George Floyd.
Where Things Stand: New Zealand Gets It Right
After imposing a strict lockdown across the country early-on in the coronavirus outbreak, New Zealand seems to be the first country around the globe to fully eradicate COVID-19.
Where Things Stand: Why Is Rand Paul Opposing An Anti-Lynching Bill?
Where Things Stand: McConnell’s Weak Jab
The Senate majority leader rarely straightens his spine to break with President Trump. And when he does, you can always expect push back about as stiff as a wet noodle.
Where Things Stand: Voters Speak On Injustice
Protesters weren’t the only people demanding justice last night.